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Kim57 · 03-25-2012, 10:37 AM

That came out real nice.
Kim

jimig1 · 03-25-2012, 10:47 AM

Thanks guys. This is the first motor I have ever done. I'm waiting for my new oil pan.

jimig1 · 04-01-2012, 06:46 PM

Motor is finished and put back together. I think it came out pretty good

jimig1 · 04-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Pulled the cab off the frame again. Started running fuel lines.

jimig1 · 04-01-2012, 06:51 PM

More fuel lines and the motor and trans are back in hopefully for that last time.

Rude Dude · 04-01-2012, 06:52 PM

I agree looks good just needs one more thing! Just kidding

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_11040.php

jimig1 · 04-01-2012, 06:53 PM

Serpentine belt setup on.

jimig1 · 04-01-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I agree looks good just needs one more thing! Just kidding

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_11040.php

I plan to replace the valve covers but they are not in the budget atm.

Kim57 · 04-01-2012, 07:04 PM

Looking good.
Kim

jimig1 · 04-04-2012, 10:44 PM

Would this work for brake lines? The front I was thinking about mounting underneath the frame but I for got to snap a pic.

jimig1 · 04-04-2012, 10:47 PM

Got the trans mount bolted in new headers and part of the fuel line installed and the kick down cable installed

Kim57 · 04-04-2012, 11:21 PM

That's looking real nice.
Kim

Dads Burb · 04-05-2012, 01:22 AM

Man are you doing some nice work.

Where did you get the battery box? I can see where you mounted it, how do you access the battery?

jimig1 · 04-05-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads Burb

Man are you doing some nice work.

Where did you get the battery box? I can see where you mounted it, how do you access the battery?

Thanks! I have never done a project like this before. I had done some body work before. I has been quite an undertaking. I'm in crunch mode now I want it to be drive-able in 76 days.

I got the box off of eBay I had seen them on other sites but they wanted way too much money for them. I want to say it was ~$60. I can snap a few pics tonight when I get home. The box will drop out of the bracket so I just have to crawl under there and drop it down. The first location I had it mounted in interfered with the bracket for the step.

_Ogre · 04-05-2012, 01:19 PM

i like the copper engine
has your wife seen it yet

might want to spray some primer on your cab,
these cool nights and warm days will bite you in the butt

jimig1 · 04-05-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

i like the copper engine
has your wife seen it yet

might want to spray some primer on your cab,
these cool nights and warm days will bite you in the butt

Yep and she hates it.

I told her she'll never look under the hood any ways.

I'm hoping to get the primer on soon

jimig1 · 04-06-2012, 10:04 AM

@Dads Burb

Here are the pics of the battery box

jimig1 · 04-06-2012, 10:06 AM

Worked on some brake lines last night. Making the 45 degree double flares are a PITA. Took about 2 hrs to do this.

jimig1 · 04-10-2012, 12:49 PM

Front brake lines are run. got new headers that are more out of the way of the steering

jimig1 · 04-10-2012, 12:51 PM

another shot of the steering. Got a air cleaner and water neck.

yawdie1 · 04-10-2012, 02:31 PM

Wow you've been busy! Looking awesome! Can't wait to see it driving.

jimig1 · 04-10-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yawdie1

Wow you've been busy! Looking awesome! Can't wait to see it driving.

Thanks I try to get out there every day and do something. I wish it would warm up so I can get some body work done.

_Ogre · 04-11-2012, 12:19 AM

you going to c-notch that bad boy?
with the complete bed it will drop a couple more inches.
i have a 3'' notch and still hit

yawdie1 · 04-11-2012, 03:23 PM

did you use aluminum or steel lines for the brake lines?

jimig1 · 04-11-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

you going to c-notch that bad boy?
with the complete bed it will drop a couple more inches.
i have a 3'' notch and still hit

I was not planing on it.

03-25-2012, 10:37 AM	#176
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd series That came out real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-25-2012, 10:47 AM	#177
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Thanks guys. This is the first motor I have ever done. I'm waiting for my new oil pan. __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-01-2012, 06:46 PM	#178
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Motor is finished and put back together. I think it came out pretty good Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-01-2012, 06:48 PM	#179
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Pulled the cab off the frame again. Started running fuel lines. Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-01-2012, 06:51 PM	#180
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series More fuel lines and the motor and trans are back in hopefully for that last time. Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-01-2012, 06:52 PM	#181
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: 55 2nd series I agree looks good just needs one more thing! Just kidding http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_11040.php __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

04-01-2012, 06:53 PM	#182
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Serpentine belt setup on. Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-01-2012, 07:04 PM	#184
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd series Looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-04-2012, 10:44 PM	#185
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Would this work for brake lines? The front I was thinking about mounting underneath the frame but I for got to snap a pic. Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#186
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Got the trans mount bolted in new headers and part of the fuel line installed and the kick down cable installed Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-04-2012, 11:21 PM	#187
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd series That's looking real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-05-2012, 01:22 AM	#188
Dads Burb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 63	Re: 55 2nd series Man are you doing some nice work. Where did you get the battery box? I can see where you mounted it, how do you access the battery?

04-05-2012, 01:19 PM	#190
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55 2nd series i like the copper engine has your wife seen it yet might want to spray some primer on your cab, these cool nights and warm days will bite you in the butt __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-06-2012, 10:04 AM	#192
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series @Dads Burb Here are the pics of the battery box Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#193
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Worked on some brake lines last night. Making the 45 degree double flares are a PITA. Took about 2 hrs to do this. Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin



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04-10-2012, 12:49 PM	#194
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series Front brake lines are run. got new headers that are more out of the way of the steering Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-10-2012, 12:51 PM	#195
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 55 2nd series another shot of the steering. Got a air cleaner and water neck. Attached Images __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

04-10-2012, 02:31 PM	#196
yawdie1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 65	Re: 55 2nd series Wow you've been busy! Looking awesome! Can't wait to see it driving. __________________ 1950 chevy PU work in progress.

04-11-2012, 12:19 AM	#198
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55 2nd series you going to c-notch that bad boy? with the complete bed it will drop a couple more inches. i have a 3'' notch and still hit __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-11-2012, 03:23 PM	#199
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