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swamp rat · 10-02-2010, 11:06 PM

I like it! I wonder if my K&N filter will fit into my stock air cleaner housing now so i can make one someday... I forgot the dim's for ther stock airfilter, I have one of these, probably the 4207:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...cc_elite.shtml

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2010, 09:07 AM

Very Nice!!

brn agn · 10-17-2010, 08:34 PM

It was well past time to replace the exhaust on the old truck. After getting quotes for $350-$550 at local shops, I decided to try to save a buck. I purchased a Heart Throb kit without mufflers and picked up 2 Dynomax Turbo Mufflers from Rock Auto. Here is what $230 worth of exhaust looks like:

Here are a couple of pictures of the old exhaust. It necked down to 2" in several places and the passenger side pipe intersected the driver's side at a 90 degree angle.

I didn't follow the directions very well that came with the new kit. I wanted the exhaust to dump straight down after it got past the rear axle. In order to make this work, I had to turn the mufflers up on end. I know it is not ideal, but it works. I also cut the end of the tail pipes off and rotated what was left to achieve the look I wanted.

Here are my closing thoughts: I had to modify the passenger side down pipe by adding 3" into the pipe right after it exited the manifold. This was needed in order to clear the transmission linkage. I also had to rework the 45 degree angle on this same pipe. I'm not blaming this on the kit, I may have overlooked something simple or was a result of mismatched parts on my truck. Regardless, it was not a big deal to perform this modifications.

It should also be noted that I am still learning how to piece exhaust together, which can be seen in the symmetry between the left and right side pipes/outlets. I test fit the pipes a couple of hundred times, but it still isn't perfect. That is a little frustrating, but I am treating the project as a learning experience.

Oh yeah, the best part is that the truck no longer sounds like a school bus! It has a much deeper tone at idle. I haven't driven it too far, but once I get the mufflers broken in, I will get a sound clip posted.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2010, 08:45 PM

Looks good to me! I hope to see this thing in person soon with all the great changes/upgrades you've made since i've seen it.

franky69c10 · 10-17-2010, 08:54 PM

Lookn good
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brn agn · 10-17-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good to me! I hope to see this thing in person soon with all the great changes/upgrades you've made since i've seen it.

We definitely need to meet up again sometime.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-17-2010, 10:44 PM

I love your truck, great job!

ripdog28 · 10-18-2010, 02:02 PM

Excellent job on the exhaust.

jacobriley · 10-18-2010, 03:52 PM

Nice looking truck... the twin to mine (except i'm missing a few pieces of trim

)

69 CST

jacobriley · 10-18-2010, 05:35 PM

oops.... double post

brn agn · 10-18-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobriley

Nice looking truck... the twin to mine (except i'm missing a few pieces of trim

)

69 CST

Wow, they do look like twins. That is awesome!

bigguy69 · 10-18-2010, 07:59 PM

your exhaust and truck both look great!!!!!!!

brn agn · 10-18-2010, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the kind comments everyone. I tried to get a sound clip today of the new exhaust, but the digital camera I am using is better for pictures and not sound. I may try again later in the week.

mcbassin · 11-29-2010, 01:01 AM

Super work on the new exhaust. You saved some serious $$ doing it yourself. Bet you got a few good burns out of the deal.

Splash4195 · 11-29-2010, 01:16 AM

Wow I like this build!

alsriv2 · 01-13-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn agn

We definitely need to meet up again sometime.

Hello guys! I have been following this project for awhile now and you have done some great work! I live in Maryland and work in Virginia. I would enjoy meeting up with you sometime to see your project in person.
I am heading over to Afghanistan very soon, so I will be following this from afar, but not to worry, when I come back, my '69 396 will be completed and I will be able to take it on a road trip.
My truck has some hidden rust issues that I will have to tackle soon and your build thread and pics will be a great use as I tackle a project that I never had the nerves to start.

AL
'69 GMC 2500 Longhorn
'69 Chevy CST 396

brn agn · 01-13-2011, 01:09 PM

Al, First and foremost, thank you for serving and protecting me and my family!

I am always up for meeting with fellow truck owners/board members. You are welcome to check out my amateur work. VA72C10 mentioned a meet this spring in Virginia. It is tempting for me to cruise up there during that time. I would like for him to check out the old truck too since he owned it before me.

matthew20061 · 01-13-2011, 06:43 PM

Wow this is a great build, love the way you fixed the rust and repaired it but yet the exterior looks completely original and patinaed!

gcburdic · 01-13-2011, 08:05 PM

I can tell ya first hand that this truck is awesome...Jesse has done an extremely good job keeping it patina'd and repairing the rust....then dropping in the 327

brn agn · 01-13-2011, 09:48 PM

Thanks Geoff...you are way too nice. I was just thinking that you have ridden in my truck several times now and I haven't experienced the Mistress from the passenger's seat. I need to bum a ride off you the next time I am near your house!

327? What are you talking about? The valve cover decal says "307".

gcburdic · 01-15-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn agn

Thanks Geoff...you are way too nice. I was just thinking that you have ridden in my truck several times now and I haven't experienced the Mistress from the passenger's seat. I need to bum a ride off you the next time I am near your house!

327? What are you talking about? The valve cover decal says "307".

Load up buddy...maybe a work weekend at my house

Oops...the '0' and '2' are awful close on the number pad!!!....sorry thought it really was a 327

oldblue1968chevy · 01-15-2011, 04:51 PM

Man, when did you build the dual snorkel air cleaner??!?! Lookin' really good buddy!

brn agn · 01-15-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Oops...the '0' and '2' are awful close on the number pad!!!....sorry thought it really was a 327

It must be a really rare 307, because it is the only one I have seen that is missing accessories holes in the heads.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Man, when did you build the dual snorkel air cleaner??!?! Lookin' really good buddy!

Thanks for the compliment. I threw the dual snorkel air cleaner together last summer.

RCbowtie69 · 01-22-2011, 10:01 PM

hey again,just to say u are looking good,i check u out in 2-28-10 & u ask me if was heading to the auto fair,my computer when down at that time & so i couldn't reply to your reply,just want to say that your truck is cool & i still love the wheels u have,Keep on Truckin''

oldblue1968chevy · 01-22-2011, 10:20 PM

Ha, lil sleeper eh?

Looks good, any pix from dual snorkel conversion?

10-02-2010, 11:06 PM	#176
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project Charity Case I like it! I wonder if my K&N filter will fit into my stock air cleaner housing now so i can make one someday... I forgot the dim's for ther stock airfilter, I have one of these, probably the 4207: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...cc_elite.shtml __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-03-2010, 09:07 AM	#177
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Project Charity Case Very Nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-17-2010, 08:34 PM	#178
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project Charity Case It was well past time to replace the exhaust on the old truck. After getting quotes for $350-$550 at local shops, I decided to try to save a buck. I purchased a Heart Throb kit without mufflers and picked up 2 Dynomax Turbo Mufflers from Rock Auto. Here is what $230 worth of exhaust looks like: Here are a couple of pictures of the old exhaust. It necked down to 2" in several places and the passenger side pipe intersected the driver's side at a 90 degree angle. I didn't follow the directions very well that came with the new kit. I wanted the exhaust to dump straight down after it got past the rear axle. In order to make this work, I had to turn the mufflers up on end. I know it is not ideal, but it works. I also cut the end of the tail pipes off and rotated what was left to achieve the look I wanted. Here are my closing thoughts: I had to modify the passenger side down pipe by adding 3" into the pipe right after it exited the manifold. This was needed in order to clear the transmission linkage. I also had to rework the 45 degree angle on this same pipe. I'm not blaming this on the kit, I may have overlooked something simple or was a result of mismatched parts on my truck. Regardless, it was not a big deal to perform this modifications. It should also be noted that I am still learning how to piece exhaust together, which can be seen in the symmetry between the left and right side pipes/outlets. I test fit the pipes a couple of hundred times, but it still isn't perfect. That is a little frustrating, but I am treating the project as a learning experience. Oh yeah, the best part is that the truck no longer sounds like a school bus! It has a much deeper tone at idle. I haven't driven it too far, but once I get the mufflers broken in, I will get a sound clip posted. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-17-2010, 08:45 PM	#179
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Charity Case Looks good to me! I hope to see this thing in person soon with all the great changes/upgrades you've made since i've seen it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2010, 08:54 PM	#180
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project Charity Case Lookn good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

10-17-2010, 10:44 PM	#182
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project Charity Case I love your truck, great job! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-18-2010, 02:02 PM	#183
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Project Charity Case Excellent job on the exhaust. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

10-18-2010, 03:52 PM	#184
jacobriley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 46	Re: Project Charity Case Nice looking truck... the twin to mine (except i'm missing a few pieces of trim ) 69 CST

10-18-2010, 05:35 PM	#185
jacobriley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 46	Re: Project Charity Case oops.... double post Last edited by jacobriley; 10-18-2010 at 05:36 PM.

10-18-2010, 07:59 PM	#187
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Project Charity Case your exhaust and truck both look great!!!!!!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

10-18-2010, 08:55 PM	#188
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project Charity Case Thanks for the kind comments everyone. I tried to get a sound clip today of the new exhaust, but the digital camera I am using is better for pictures and not sound. I may try again later in the week. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

11-29-2010, 01:01 AM	#189
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Charity Case Super work on the new exhaust. You saved some serious $$ doing it yourself. Bet you got a few good burns out of the deal. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-29-2010, 01:16 AM	#190
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Project Charity Case Wow I like this build!

01-13-2011, 01:09 PM	#192
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project Charity Case Al, First and foremost, thank you for serving and protecting me and my family! I am always up for meeting with fellow truck owners/board members. You are welcome to check out my amateur work. VA72C10 mentioned a meet this spring in Virginia. It is tempting for me to cruise up there during that time. I would like for him to check out the old truck too since he owned it before me. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

01-13-2011, 06:43 PM	#193
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Project Charity Case Wow this is a great build, love the way you fixed the rust and repaired it but yet the exterior looks completely original and patinaed! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver



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01-13-2011, 08:05 PM	#194
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project Charity Case I can tell ya first hand that this truck is awesome...Jesse has done an extremely good job keeping it patina'd and repairing the rust....then dropping in the 327 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-13-2011, 09:48 PM	#195
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project Charity Case Thanks Geoff...you are way too nice. I was just thinking that you have ridden in my truck several times now and I haven't experienced the Mistress from the passenger's seat. I need to bum a ride off you the next time I am near your house! 327? What are you talking about? The valve cover decal says "307". __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

01-15-2011, 04:51 PM	#197
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project Charity Case Man, when did you build the dual snorkel air cleaner??!?! Lookin' really good buddy! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-22-2011, 10:01 PM	#199
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project Charity Case hey again,just to say u are looking good,i check u out in 2-28-10 & u ask me if was heading to the auto fair,my computer when down at that time & so i couldn't reply to your reply,just want to say that your truck is cool & i still love the wheels u have,Keep on Truckin''

01-22-2011, 10:20 PM	#200
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project Charity Case Ha, lil sleeper eh? Looks good, any pix from dual snorkel conversion? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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