1979 Chevy build

[nbpro]

awsome truck keep up da good work

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

I like this, ALOT!

[54Caddy]

Thanks man i need to get an updated picture with the beauty rings on it looks alot better. By the way Jeff how hard is it for the install of the resessed gauges, using the factory wiring thinking of ordering your brackets.

[54Caddy]

well my dad and my buddy jake and i went for a cruise today. We went to Kaweah Lake nice little drive for the day. I took some pictures of our trucks together and on the way back i stoped in Lemon Cove at this old service station for rent or sale. Took some pictures while there. Let me know what you guys think of the pictures. Thanks Brandon.

[mcbassin]

Hey, Great pictures of the trucks. Thanks for sharing. Looks like some fun.

[luifer76]

Truck looks really good bro, i just went through the whole build and the truck came long ways man keep up the good work and keep the pics coming....

[54Caddy]

Sure will having some issues with it right now if the fuel sending unit doesn't fix it then the only thing left would be that some how the cam lobe for the fuel pump rod is messed up, with only 25,000 or so on the enigne i dont see how it could be that. If it is then i will be getting it towed over to my gpas and will start swaping in the mild built 350 i have ready for it.

[notyo_cheez]

Won't say the the fuel pump lobe is flat, has never happened to me but stranger things have happened. If you have never dropped the tank it's a good start if the fuel pump is being starved, the filter sock might be clogged or the tank might have a collection of debris on the floor.

My '81 has dual 16 gl tanks which I'm not going to bother doing anything with them, it's been sitting for over ten years more than likely wet. Found an eBay store that has the new 16 gls in virgin steel for about $65 where everyone else has them for close to $100. Might want to start fresh especially with the new E15 and E85 fuels, or you'll probably have this problem again down the road. It will cost about as much to flush and repair/recoat an old tank compared to geting a new one. Just a suggestion.

You can also look at the replacement tanks in polyurethane for $150 (I like).

[54Caddy]

Well i finally did the swap ive been talking about. I droped in the 350 that i have had built for the past few years. I fully rebuilt this engine. I has a rv cam in it the block is out of an 89 and the heads are off a 69 camero X vin heads. Engine runs strong. Put all new parts: starter, flexplate, arp flexplate bolts, edelbrock endurashine intake with arp stainless manifold bolts and many other parts. Been driving it around with the new engine for a week so i cleaned it all up and took some pictures today let me know what you guys think.

[54Caddy]

Next up will be either a performer or a thunder avs endurashine carb. Right now im looking at aluminum radiators because during swap i noticed that it is leaking so need to put a new one before my trip to la for the brothers truck show. Will be getting the exhaust done wensday while im at work. For now just taking off the cat and stock muffler and putting a glass pack and have the exhaust exit in same location.

[luifer76]

the trucks looks really good bro... keep up the good work.....

[trout]

Originally Posted by luifer76

the trucks looks really good bro... keep up the good work.....

looks good love the hubcaps

[54Caddy]

thanks man. A luifer are you taking your truck to the brothers truck show i will be there would be nice too see your truck man.

[notyo_cheez]

Nice. The dog dish caps and beauty rings on blacked out rims is a nice touch.

[54Caddy]

thanks man there stock 6 inch wide wheels. had them powder coated black and added the caps and rings. Running a 245/60/15 on them

[luifer76]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

thanks man. A luifer are you taking your truck to the brothers truck show i will be there would be nice too see your truck man.

im not sure bro i will have to look at my schedule at work since im never off weekends..... its on july 10th right?

[54Caddy]

Yea its on a Sunday. Getting truck all dialed in for the trip
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[luifer76]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Yea its on a Sunday. Getting truck all dialed in for the trip
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i would have to check bro at work but i would love to go man if i end up going i would take a couple trucks with me.....

[54Caddy]

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[54Caddy]

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[made2drag]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

damn captkaos is the ****!! i talked to him monday and he had the kick panels with him the next evening they were at my door step thanks man good guy to deal with. So i got my kick panels for my truck. They are nice and a good price. So today i cut the holes for the speakers and mocked up the speakers in them. I wont be putting them in the truck just yet because im getting the interior done and these will be getting covered also. Here are some pictures of the kick panels and of my good old bedroom workshop, Apartment living got to love it ahaha what ever gets the job done right.

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i like your kick panels.....where can i get some?

[54Caddy]

Got them from 73-87chevytrucks.com hes a board member, good service man heres a link check out all his parts. fast shipping too.
Kick Panels

[made2drag]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Got them from 73-87chevytrucks.com hes a board member, good service man heres a link check out all his parts. fast shipping too.
Kick Panels

hey man thanks!

[54Caddy]

no problem bud. Oh and updates are on there way got a lot to do before the cpp show down south so you guys should see lots of NOS gmc stuff going back on the truck. one more emblem to find, finally going back to its true roots.

[54Caddy]

Well here are the first updates. Its going to be a good week getting things done before show. I bought 36sq ft of dynamat and went to town covering cab. wanted floor boards full coverage and decide under the seat to do the patches you see. i have some left over for doors. I also rewired all my audio system. very pleased with my install took some time but well worth it sounds alot better now. i sanded down a few spots and sprayed the floor with rustoleum.