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67ChevyRedneck · 10-03-2012, 08:49 PM

Love your build. Great work. That's also one of my favorite stock colors.

C10_ustacould · 10-03-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Love your build. Great work. That's also one of my favorite stock colors.

I like it too, a have recently seen a few trucks with fresh paint in that color and, although it is down the road a bit, I look forward to the day mine is clean, straight, and shiny.

ChillWinstonC20 · 10-04-2012, 07:59 AM

Sounds great! And IMHO I love the patina as it sits. Very nice.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-04-2012, 08:57 AM

Sounds great Ernie! You drivin' it to BK this weekend?

Rusbuilt · 10-04-2012, 09:11 AM

I love this stepper! Great work!

C10_ustacould · 10-04-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Sounds great Ernie! You drivin' it to BK this weekend?

I'd like to, but might have to stay close to home for family stuff. I also have an issue with it not wanting to idle in gear. Not sure if it is a signal issue or if the converter is too tight for the cam. Will look at it tonight...

big_al_71 · 10-04-2012, 09:26 AM

This is a very nice truck!!!!!

The engine sounds good...

**Hart_Rod** · 10-04-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

I'd like to, but might have to stay close to home for family stuff. I also have an issue with it not wanting to idle in gear. Not sure if it is a signal issue or if the converter is too tight for the cam. Will look at it tonight...

I have a neighbor that has been tuning LS's for 12 years. Let me know if you want to set something up with him.

C10_ustacould · 10-04-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I have a neighbor that has been tuning LS's for 12 years. Let me know if you want to set something up with him.

That might be what I need, but I am going to check for vacuum leaks and other easy stuff first. Does he do tuning on the side or is it his day job?
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C10_ustacould · 10-04-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChillWinstonC20

Sounds great! And IMHO I love the patina as it sits. Very nice.

Thanks, I like the patina too and it will stay this way until it needs to be painted to avoid damage to the sheetmetal.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I love this stepper! Great work!

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. It has been a lot of work.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

This is a very nice truck!!!!!

The engine sounds good...

Thanks Al, it seem very quiet after cranking it with open headers

, but I like it too.

C10_ustacould · 10-06-2012, 10:56 PM

Gonna be hard to sleep tonight. Meeting up with the tuner tomorrow to try and correct a couple of issues I am having. It wants to die when I come to a stop, and it shifts way too quickly. It's in high gear by 25 mph under part throttle! I did get a couple things done today. I changed the oil and installed the front sway bar. It's good to have it drivable, and I am enjoying tying up the loose ends...

**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-07-2012, 06:48 PM

Man im jealous

C10_ustacould · 10-07-2012, 08:14 PM

Many thanks to Hart_Rod for introducing me to John Weeks who tuned my truck this afternoon! It has really improved how it runs. For those of you who are doing an LS swap, spend the money for a driving tune. He was able to see what the engine and transmission were doing from idle to WOT to cruise. He made adjustment to the fuel curve, timing, and shift points. It made a HUGE difference! I have a few things to change, including building an air intake system, and after that he is going to do a final tune. Anyway, one step closer to Cruisin' the Coast!!

NewType72 · 10-08-2012, 12:57 AM

awesome man

hows the sway bar I bet its a HUGE improvement if im not mistaken

C10_ustacould · 10-08-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

awesome man

hows the sway bar I bet its a HUGE improvement if im not mistaken

It makes a big difference, makes me wonder if a rear sway bar would be a good idea.

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NewType72 · 10-08-2012, 01:08 AM

get one and tell me how it works out I'm definitely interested in one myself as well as an adjustable panhard bar since my p.o.'s solid one has my whole rear end off

dliving69 · 10-08-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Buddy Buckets are all done! Well, not totally done, I have to build a new handle. Pics...

Those look awesome! Great build so far, working my way through it one page at a time!

C10_ustacould · 10-08-2012, 05:47 PM

Put a few miles on her today, probably 50 or 60. Was a great time, snapped a few pics before I put her away.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-08-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Put a few miles on her today, probably 50 or 60. Was a great time, snapped a few pics before I put her away.

Were you happy with the way it was running? Did you figure out the rear gear? Are you ready for CTC?????

C10_ustacould · 10-08-2012, 07:00 PM

Yes, I am happy. But, there is a caveat. It started making some rocker/lifter noise. Thinking about pulling a valve cover and checking torque on the rockers. If that checks then I will throw in some Lucas oil treatment and see if it helps. I did figure the gear, it's a 3.73. Ready for CTC? We'll have to see...

Thanks for all of your help!

Portmod7 · 10-09-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Put a few miles on her today, probably 50 or 60. Was a great time, snapped a few pics before I put her away.

I am VERY jealous right now! Yours is a GREAT inspiration for mine, I need to get rolling!

Where'd you come up with that rear bumper, and are you happy with the quality? I ask because a lot of people seem to have bad experiences with the reproductions, I guess they bow in the middle? Yours looks good, and I need one!

C10_ustacould · 10-09-2012, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the compliment! I bought the rear bumper through GMC Paul's. I am very happy with it, it fits well and the price was fair. Good luck with your build!

Portmod7 · 10-09-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Thanks for the compliment! I bought the rear bumper through GMC Paul's. I am very happy with it, it fits well and the price was fair. Good luck with your build!

That's who I was planning to get mine from. Thanks!

C10_ustacould · 10-09-2012, 10:30 PM

Checked the valve train and didn't find anything out of the ordinary. Put a quart of Lucas in the engine for insurance. I'm going to drive it to work in the morning, so that will be a good test. Getting excited about Cruisin' the Coast!

1lo67 · 11-21-2012, 01:16 PM

Nice 68, love the way it turned out.. I have its twin sitting in the garage same color and all... waiting dropmember parts to come in.
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10-03-2012, 08:49 PM	#201
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Love your build. Great work. That's also one of my favorite stock colors. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-04-2012, 07:59 AM	#203
ChillWinstonC20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cbus, OH Posts: 48	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Sounds great! And IMHO I love the patina as it sits. Very nice.

10-04-2012, 08:57 AM	#204
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Sounds great Ernie! You drivin' it to BK this weekend? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-04-2012, 09:11 AM	#205
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I love this stepper! Great work! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-04-2012, 09:26 AM	#207
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" This is a very nice truck!!!!! The engine sounds good... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-06-2012, 10:56 PM	#211
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Gonna be hard to sleep tonight. Meeting up with the tuner tomorrow to try and correct a couple of issues I am having. It wants to die when I come to a stop, and it shifts way too quickly. It's in high gear by 25 mph under part throttle! I did get a couple things done today. I changed the oil and installed the front sway bar. It's good to have it drivable, and I am enjoying tying up the loose ends... Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

10-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#212
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Man im jealous

10-07-2012, 08:14 PM	#213
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Many thanks to Hart_Rod for introducing me to John Weeks who tuned my truck this afternoon! It has really improved how it runs. For those of you who are doing an LS swap, spend the money for a driving tune. He was able to see what the engine and transmission were doing from idle to WOT to cruise. He made adjustment to the fuel curve, timing, and shift points. It made a HUGE difference! I have a few things to change, including building an air intake system, and after that he is going to do a final tune. Anyway, one step closer to Cruisin' the Coast!! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

10-08-2012, 12:57 AM	#214
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" awesome man hows the sway bar I bet its a HUGE improvement if im not mistaken __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-08-2012, 01:08 AM	#216
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" get one and tell me how it works out I'm definitely interested in one myself as well as an adjustable panhard bar since my p.o.'s solid one has my whole rear end off __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-08-2012, 05:47 PM	#218
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Put a few miles on her today, probably 50 or 60. Was a great time, snapped a few pics before I put her away. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

10-08-2012, 07:00 PM	#220
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Yes, I am happy. But, there is a caveat. It started making some rocker/lifter noise. Thinking about pulling a valve cover and checking torque on the rockers. If that checks then I will throw in some Lucas oil treatment and see if it helps. I did figure the gear, it's a 3.73. Ready for CTC? We'll have to see... Thanks for all of your help! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 10-08-2012 at 07:45 PM.

10-09-2012, 03:24 PM	#222
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Thanks for the compliment! I bought the rear bumper through GMC Paul's. I am very happy with it, it fits well and the price was fair. Good luck with your build! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

10-09-2012, 10:30 PM	#224
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Checked the valve train and didn't find anything out of the ordinary. Put a quart of Lucas in the engine for insurance. I'm going to drive it to work in the morning, so that will be a good test. Getting excited about Cruisin' the Coast! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-21-2012, 01:16 PM	#225
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Nice 68, love the way it turned out.. I have its twin sitting in the garage same color and all... waiting dropmember parts to come in. Posted via Mobile Device



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