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**ChiefRocka** · 04-29-2007, 11:31 PM

**ChiefRocka** · 04-30-2007, 11:54 PM

It's almost ready....runs and sounds good, just can't drive it yet...no brakes !!

I had DAVID and GARY over but they couldn't figure it out......not even KITT had a clue !!!

John

**slepysal** · 05-01-2007, 12:27 AM

watcha talking bout chief .................

**ChiefRocka** · 05-02-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

watcha talking bout chief .................

What do you mean ??

Anyway, I figured out my brake problem.

I installed a new ignition tumbler and new door locks as well...all with matching keys. Now you actually have to use a key to start it !!

Now just need a few more little things and it's ready to drive.

I reinstated my insurance so I'm good to go there.

I also ordered some of those LED taillight....I put them on today..man they are BRIGHT !!! I went with the clear ones, but now I wish I would of gone with the red ones. It looks ok though.

I still need a overflow reservoir bottle for the radiator.

Little things here and there.....It needs a bath and the white wall scrubed.

More pics soon.....

John

slammed1966chevy · 05-03-2007, 09:17 AM

cool

xtreme80 · 05-04-2007, 05:26 PM

Any updates?

**slepysal** · 05-04-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

watcha talking bout chief .................

Thats for the pic of Gary "Whatcha talikon bout Willis"
Any ways good to hear !!! ready for Cinco de Mayo ?

62 short step · 05-04-2007, 10:11 PM

Bring on the tacos and tequila!!

hewlett2002000 · 05-04-2007, 10:33 PM

i mexican stold my taco and ****ed up my chevy!!!

salazar44 · 05-05-2007, 12:09 AM

hey chief... i dont really dig the lettering on the PCB board of the LED lights. Kinda sucks huh.

**slepysal** · 05-05-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

i mexican stold my taco and ****ed up my chevy!!!

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm yea ok

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-05-2007, 03:05 AM

nice truck man, engine looks *****in to, if just scrubin the whites dont get 'em as clean as youd like take some fine sand paper and rub 'em down and theyll be nice and bright white, that is if you didnt know that already

and a beercan makes good overflow bottle, yes i said a beercan, ive got a 24oz tallboy can for mine

slammed1966chevy · 05-05-2007, 11:08 AM

hmm interesting ill have to use a beer can on mine .

six4flat · 05-05-2007, 07:08 PM

i new that was your truck today over at the car show, wasnt sure though...........looks good

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-06-2007, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by slammed1966chevy

hmm interesting ill have to use a beer can on mine .

copycat

slammed1966chevy · 05-06-2007, 09:00 AM

Hey i think it would be cool to do to my truck lol soory if i am copying off of you but it would look cool on my truck

**ChiefRocka** · 05-06-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by six4flat

i new that was your truck today over at the car show, wasnt sure though...........looks good

I thought that was you too...I'm sorry man, I should of introduced myself...that was kinda rude of me. Just wasn't sure....

I like the flatty, bro..that s#its sick !!!!!

John

**ChiefRocka** · 05-06-2007, 11:46 AM

Here are some update pics...
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Battery wiring.....
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My buddy Rich hooked me up with a catch tank.....
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Here's a shot of the engine. Notice the brakelines...I had to swap them at the ports cause they were backwards...I'll clean that up eventually....Also that aircleaner element is way too big....
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Thats about it for now......
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John

**ChiefRocka** · 05-06-2007, 11:54 AM

I took it out this weekend...Ran really good.

Installed some new guages as well.

That 6-cylinder Radiator is working out great. Temp wont go over 180, charge'n at over 14.5 volts, and I got 50-60 PSI of oil pressure at idle.

Not too bad.

My front seal of my three speed is leaking like mad....should of repaired that already, but pull'n the tranny is no big deal, so I'll do that soon.

When I pulled the engine..there was no pilot bushing in the end of the crank, so the tranny shaft was like wobble around. That probably screwed the seal.

Anyway, guys thats it for now !!!!

THANKS AGAIN FELLAS FOR ALL THE PROPS, MODIVATION, AND TECH SUPPORT !!!!!! YOU GUYS WERE A HHHHUUUUUUUUIGGGGEEE HELP !!!!!!

See you at VACAVILLE !!!!!!

hewlett2002000 · 05-06-2007, 12:16 PM

great job. i love it. no fan shroud? and it stays cool with the 6 cylinder radiator?

**ChiefRocka** · 05-06-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

great job. i love it. no fan shroud? and it stays cool with the 6 cylinder radiator?

I was surprised my self....I ran it in the shop idleing for days...Drove it hard everywhere....will not go over 180.

However, it might warm up a little once the hood goes back on !!!

Also, I have just water in the there as well. I've been draining/adding water to clean it out. Then I will add the 50/50

John

**slepysal** · 05-06-2007, 02:38 PM

Nice job John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cobblemizer · 05-06-2007, 02:44 PM

Any pic's of the exhaust. I love the truck and have been following the progect start to finish. I just inhereted a 63 stepside from my late father and cant wait to start working on it.

slammed1966chevy · 05-06-2007, 08:22 PM

you truck is looking Sweet Chief !

, i cant wait for mine to be at the stage were your truck is right now

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-07-2007, 03:44 AM

truck looks sic, hood? what hood? dont need no hood, i always love goin without it, i just dont have the place to put my truck to feel comfortable leaving it outside without it on overnight, and how is the airfilter to big? looks good to me, better hp and mpg to and just for fun heres a pic of my beercan for those that didnt believe me

04-29-2007, 11:31 PM	#201
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 12-01-2012 at 10:08 AM.

04-30-2007, 11:54 PM	#202
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... It's almost ready....runs and sounds good, just can't drive it yet...no brakes !! I had DAVID and GARY over but they couldn't figure it out......not even KITT had a clue !!! John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

05-01-2007, 12:27 AM	#203
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... watcha talking bout chief .................

05-03-2007, 09:17 AM	#205
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... cool

05-04-2007, 05:26 PM	#206
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Any updates?

05-04-2007, 10:11 PM	#208
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Bring on the tacos and tequila!!

05-04-2007, 10:33 PM	#209
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... i mexican stold my taco and ****ed up my chevy!!! __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-05-2007, 12:09 AM	#210
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... hey chief... i dont really dig the lettering on the PCB board of the LED lights. Kinda sucks huh. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-05-2007, 03:05 AM	#212
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice truck man, engine looks *****in to, if just scrubin the whites dont get 'em as clean as youd like take some fine sand paper and rub 'em down and theyll be nice and bright white, that is if you didnt know that already and a beercan makes good overflow bottle, yes i said a beercan, ive got a 24oz tallboy can for mine __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-05-2007, 11:08 AM	#213
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... hmm interesting ill have to use a beer can on mine .

05-05-2007, 07:08 PM	#214
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... i new that was your truck today over at the car show, wasnt sure though...........looks good

05-06-2007, 09:00 AM	#216
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey i think it would be cool to do to my truck lol soory if i am copying off of you but it would look cool on my truck

05-06-2007, 11:46 AM	#218
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Here are some update pics... - - Battery wiring..... - - My buddy Rich hooked me up with a catch tank..... - - Here's a shot of the engine. Notice the brakelines...I had to swap them at the ports cause they were backwards...I'll clean that up eventually....Also that aircleaner element is way too big.... - - Thats about it for now...... - - John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-31-2007 at 09:34 AM.

05-06-2007, 11:54 AM	#219
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I took it out this weekend...Ran really good. Installed some new guages as well. That 6-cylinder Radiator is working out great. Temp wont go over 180, charge'n at over 14.5 volts, and I got 50-60 PSI of oil pressure at idle. Not too bad. My front seal of my three speed is leaking like mad....should of repaired that already, but pull'n the tranny is no big deal, so I'll do that soon. When I pulled the engine..there was no pilot bushing in the end of the crank, so the tranny shaft was like wobble around. That probably screwed the seal. Anyway, guys thats it for now !!!! THANKS AGAIN FELLAS FOR ALL THE PROPS, MODIVATION, AND TECH SUPPORT !!!!!! YOU GUYS WERE A HHHHUUUUUUUUIGGGGEEE HELP !!!!!! See you at VACAVILLE !!!!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-06-2007 at 11:56 AM.

05-06-2007, 12:16 PM	#220
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... great job. i love it. no fan shroud? and it stays cool with the 6 cylinder radiator? __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.



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05-06-2007, 02:38 PM	#222
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Nice job John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-06-2007, 02:44 PM	#223
Cobblemizer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 64	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Any pic's of the exhaust. I love the truck and have been following the progect start to finish. I just inhereted a 63 stepside from my late father and cant wait to start working on it.

05-06-2007, 08:22 PM	#224
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... you truck is looking Sweet Chief ! , i cant wait for mine to be at the stage were your truck is right now

05-07-2007, 03:44 AM	#225
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... truck looks sic, hood? what hood? dont need no hood, i always love goin without it, i just dont have the place to put my truck to feel comfortable leaving it outside without it on overnight, and how is the airfilter to big? looks good to me, better hp and mpg to and just for fun heres a pic of my beercan for those that didnt believe me __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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