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LT7A · 06-05-2018, 11:02 AM

The truck looks really good and sits nicely. Congratulations on the motor start up. Sorry I can't help with the info you need on the air intake and hydroboost system. My truck had a 6.2 diesel but it was replaced with a gas 454 before I got it. It has hydroboost, but I haven't had to bleed it yet.

MrFinland · 06-11-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

The truck looks really good and sits nicely. Congratulations on the motor start up. Sorry I can't help with the info you need on the air intake and hydroboost system. My truck had a 6.2 diesel but it was replaced with a gas 454 before I got it. It has hydroboost, but I haven't had to bleed it yet.

Thanks a lot, LT7A! We still have no brakes, but we will try two different ways. Hopefully succeeds. It would be nice to see pictures of your truck.

**lowbrow454** · 06-11-2018, 01:16 AM

Such a clean build. Love it.

MrFinland · 06-11-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lowbrow454

Such a clean build. Love it.

Thaks a lot, lowbrow454!

MrFinland · 06-11-2018, 03:38 PM

Some updating. Tailgate installed.
I had to modify the inner fenders. I had to drill a lot of new holes and weld the wrong holes. Really frustrating!! But fortunately my daughter helped me!

I hope tomorrow will get them from the painter.

MrFinland · 06-15-2018, 03:25 PM

Something has happened:
1. The inner fenders painted.
2 and 3. The inner fenders installed.
4. Front bumper and lower grille panel installed.
5. Finally, we found the rear bumper brace kit for sale. My brother picked up for those yesterday.

MrFinland · 06-21-2018, 06:40 PM

The front is almost ready. The rear bumper and lights are now installed. Glow plugs work now.

Jaysonb · 06-22-2018, 07:43 PM

Looks excellent! Very nice work!

MrFinland · 06-23-2018, 05:21 AM

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Looks excellent! Very nice work!

Thank you very much Jayson!

Dads79GMC · 06-25-2018, 10:07 PM

Grille looks great with that gray!!

MrFinland · 06-28-2018, 05:43 AM

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Grille looks great with that gray!!

Thanks Mike! I also like that grille and front.

Ski-me · 06-26-2018, 04:09 PM

My what a build! I just went through the whole thing.....great motivation!!

You've really done an excellent job. Love the Crane lifting the engine out. There's something you don't see every day!

MrFinland · 06-28-2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski-me

My what a build! I just went through the whole thing.....great motivation!!

You've really done an excellent job. Love the Crane lifting the engine out. There's something you don't see every day!

Thank you very much Jeff! My brother has done half.

MrFinland · 07-06-2018, 04:28 PM

We washed the truck for the first time. We've been driving a bit, but something small stuff still needs to be fixed.
Last pictures, when my brother testing the first time after the restoration.

MrFinland · 07-06-2018, 04:58 PM

Rear end looks like this. Only new seal and new oil.
The washer does not work, we have to fix it. Some meter lights does not work and we have to be fixed those.

MrFinland · 07-14-2018, 09:08 AM

Yesterday I started a summer vacation, and we went to inspect (hope, this is correct word) the truck. It's been 12 years since last time. Now we have permission to drive by truck.
A few mistakes came to light as we drove the car on the road. The drive shaft keeps the sound and the engine is not adjusted correctly. The engine vibrates as it drives harder.

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2018, 05:00 PM

That is one beautiful looking undercarriage!

MrFinland · 07-18-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

That is one beautiful looking undercarriage!

Thank you very much Bill!

Dads79GMC · 08-12-2018, 10:41 AM

Ilkka, it looks awesome!!! Mike

MrFinland · 08-14-2018, 01:44 PM

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Ilkka, it looks awesome!!! Mike

Thank you very much Mike!

jkk · 08-20-2018, 07:05 AM

Very nice work you have done a great job...………….what's next? lol

MrFinland · 08-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Very nice work you have done a great job...………….what's next? lol

Thanks a lot, jkk! Next we have to fix all the little things. For example; side molding, fender emblems, interior, etc., etc.

...or do you mean what is the next project?

Next project is my own BMW 325i -89 (in the middle of picture). Hopefully it's not in so bad condition than Chevy was...

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2018, 07:53 AM

MrFinland · 08-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks Bill!

MrFinland · 08-23-2018, 03:28 AM

Now we have new license plate frames. Maybe black text and gold emblems is better?? Let see, if I modification them.

06-05-2018, 11:02 AM	#1
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,580	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland The truck looks really good and sits nicely. Congratulations on the motor start up. Sorry I can't help with the info you need on the air intake and hydroboost system. My truck had a 6.2 diesel but it was replaced with a gas 454 before I got it. It has hydroboost, but I haven't had to bleed it yet.

06-11-2018, 01:16 AM	#3
lowbrow454 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 145	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Such a clean build. Love it. __________________ '75 C10 SWB 454 '75 K10 SWB "The Gilded Turd" '77 K5 Blazer Chalet #0661 Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=776072 '79 K10 Bonanza

06-11-2018, 03:38 PM	#5
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Some updating. Tailgate installed. I had to modify the inner fenders. I had to drill a lot of new holes and weld the wrong holes. Really frustrating!! But fortunately my daughter helped me! I hope tomorrow will get them from the painter. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

06-15-2018, 03:25 PM	#6
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Something has happened: 1. The inner fenders painted. 2 and 3. The inner fenders installed. 4. Front bumper and lower grille panel installed. 5. Finally, we found the rear bumper brace kit for sale. My brother picked up for those yesterday. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

06-21-2018, 06:40 PM	#7
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland The front is almost ready. The rear bumper and lights are now installed. Glow plugs work now. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

06-22-2018, 07:43 PM	#8
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Looks excellent! Very nice work! __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

06-25-2018, 10:07 PM	#10
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Grille looks great with that gray!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

06-26-2018, 04:09 PM	#12
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland My what a build! I just went through the whole thing.....great motivation!! You've really done an excellent job. Love the Crane lifting the engine out. There's something you don't see every day! __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

07-06-2018, 04:28 PM	#14
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland We washed the truck for the first time. We've been driving a bit, but something small stuff still needs to be fixed. Last pictures, when my brother testing the first time after the restoration. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

07-06-2018, 04:58 PM	#15
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Rear end looks like this. Only new seal and new oil. The washer does not work, we have to fix it. Some meter lights does not work and we have to be fixed those. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

07-14-2018, 09:08 AM	#16
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Yesterday I started a summer vacation, and we went to inspect (hope, this is correct word) the truck. It's been 12 years since last time. Now we have permission to drive by truck. A few mistakes came to light as we drove the car on the road. The drive shaft keeps the sound and the engine is not adjusted correctly. The engine vibrates as it drives harder. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

07-15-2018, 05:00 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland That is one beautiful looking undercarriage! __________________ 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!

08-12-2018, 10:41 AM	#19
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Ilkka, it looks awesome!!! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-20-2018, 07:05 AM	#21
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Very nice work you have done a great job...………….what's next? lol

08-20-2018, 07:53 AM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland __________________ 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!



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08-23-2018, 03:28 AM	#25
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Now we have new license plate frames. Maybe black text and gold emblems is better?? Let see, if I modification them. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

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