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**Palf70Step** · 04-25-2021, 06:39 PM

After finally getting some rods, jets and springs in , plus all this rain getting done, I was able to continue my tuning on the ole Edelbrock carb. Seems like I finally found the sweet spot and it runs good. I was really nervous at messing it up, but She is running smooth. Definitely not an economy thing. The 250s never were that great, but I am back to getting what I did before the rebuild/hop-up. at 70-75 cruising it seems to be about 11 with the AC on, 13-14 without AC. Not to bad for an aero cinderblock with crappy rear gears (2.73) and an automatic.

I am still glad I kept the 6, but I think if I ever redo it, I'll got with a V8. Now it is just drive it. Once the rain left us yesterday, I got some good behind the wheel time. Love cruising the ole dude.

OutlawDrifter · 04-25-2021, 08:55 PM

Sounds like you're getting it dialed in!

**Palf70Step** · 05-23-2021, 02:33 PM

Good stretch of the legs yesterday and today. Took the truck for a club meet in northern Louisiana (300 ish miles) She cruised real good and no breakage, while sort of. Looked down after a fuel stop and noticed something a bit a miss. Guess I need to dig thru my stuff for another pointy thing.

Here is some pictures from the stuff that was there.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UvAmHJxM45RPrPnc9

**Palf70Step** · 05-29-2021, 05:55 PM

The drivers side window regulator finally gave out. Got the new one and rubbers in yesterday so I tackled it today. Had to remove all the guts as rubbers were also damage and it made for the use of less "adjectives" during the work process, although several were used especially during the disassembly. It has been a while (15 or so years) since I done one with manual windows.

Everything out (1st & second pic). The regulator was so tight even multiple lubes wouldn't help free it up to work smooth.

Cleaned the window track part up and lube it up with lithium grease.

The new one was hard to find (everyone back ordered, but found one on ebay. It seems good. Hopefully China doesn't bite to bad on this one. (Pic 4).

All back together with new rubbers and felts. (pic 5).

Later I got the inside panels on and all seems to be well in the world again.
Next is seeing if I can change out the speedo pointy thing.

OutlawDrifter · 05-29-2021, 07:03 PM

It's amazing how well a good working manual window works! The ones in my old '79 K10 almost went up and down on their own.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-30-2021, 12:17 AM

Looks great Bill! I like the manuals personally, but I'm old school...

**Palf70Step** · 05-30-2021, 07:31 AM

I do too, but the newer vehicles electric ones are easier to change out.

**Boog** · 05-30-2021, 08:26 AM

Things were much simpler back then. I recently replaced the lift mechanism in the least used door on my 06 crew cab. It's a cable and pulley system for crying out loud!

**Palf70Step** · 06-08-2021, 11:17 AM

As mentioned in an earlier post, my speedometer needle broke from all the bouncing it did because of the speedo cable (that is my guess since lubricating it a while back helped for a short while). I got into the dash today and pulled out the speedo. I had an extra needle, but my guess is it is from a 67-72 era speedo as the mount was wrong. I decided to just swap out the whole unit with a spare I had. I wanted to kinda keep the original since that is the correct mileage, but I was afraid I would break the pointer removing it. So swap the buggers out. Marked the original mileage on the back of the newer speedo. She's all back in just awaiting the arrival of the new speedo cable. Hopefully by this weekend.

So now I got a working winder again and hopefully a working (though slightly off) speedo.

OutlawDrifter · 06-08-2021, 11:20 AM

It's always a gamble when dealing with the needles Bill!

One of the many reasons I would rather do a cluster swap in a 95+ GMT400, you can swap the odometer over very easily.

**Palf70Step** · 07-07-2021, 01:00 PM

Haven't been able to do much but drive it lately, and not that much because of the weather and house work. Between all our downpours I had a bunch of trees trimmed and cleared out around the 81's house, otherwise know as my shop. I got so tired of cleaning up what seemed like tons of acorns every year, so now they are out of the way.

Also the old Dodge daily was acting up and I didn't like it enough to put more money into it, so it went to a mopar guy and I picked this little ride up. Tied for the newest daily driver I have ever had. My rice-a-roni ride, 2006 Nissan Frontier. Could not find a regular cab Chevy/GMC that was worth the money or had less than a gazillion miles on them.

If it every quits raining enough, I'll get the 81 and the Nissan shined up good. Maybe next week will be dry.

OutlawDrifter · 07-07-2021, 01:03 PM

I'm sure it will make you a good DD Bill!

Wife and I picked up a Tacoma crew cab for her daily, has been a great pickup.

**Corts60** · 07-11-2021, 10:51 AM

I had a tundra daily driver a long time ago and I loved it. Great ride, comfortable.

I’m sure the Nissan will do you just fine. Also great work on that regulator. Messing with the windows in these things is my least favorite task on the whole truck.

**Palf70Step** · 07-23-2021, 04:33 PM

Nothing big. Took the old Jimmy out of shop so I could work on the Rice-a-Roni in shade and with a fan blowing air. Stretched the legs out on the 81 also by going to a lunch meet up with some car folks.

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2021, 07:47 PM

Today started our 8 day event know as Cruising the Coast. So for the next 8 days I get to hang out with 9K+ classic and cool vehicles. Had some light showers earlier today, but it looks good. Too many photos already to go thru, but here is a couple
My 81 Stepside
Couple of our club members
HuggerCST's 70
Bowtie468's Big 10 Squarebody
Ernie' (Kinda could ir ustacould something like that) son 68 Stepside
and Just a cool dually I saw.

Its going to be a good week!

62 short step · 10-03-2021, 08:04 PM

See y'all Wednesday!

LT7A · 10-04-2021, 11:01 PM

Cool! I look forward to hearing and seeing more.

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2022, 03:05 PM

Well, time to end the chapter on this one. I really don't have time or place for 2 projects, so she is off with thenew owner in LA. Now I can focus on the 70.

Rich84 · 01-19-2022, 03:14 PM

Sorry to see her go. Good Luck with the 70.

OutlawDrifter · 01-19-2022, 03:49 PM

Another one sent back to the wild!

Good luck on the project!

**Corts60** · 01-19-2022, 07:59 PM

Hate to see a sweet little truck like that go Bill, but I’m sure the new owner will treat her right. I wish I could’ve kept all my trucks!!

LT7A · 01-24-2022, 02:39 AM

Oh man, you're stronger man than me. I can't never sell any of my rides, and that was such a tidy one. Simple and clean and you kept it so well. Okay though, time to move on. I look forward to following your efforts on the new 70.

04-25-2021, 06:39 PM	#201
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy After finally getting some rods, jets and springs in , plus all this rain getting done, I was able to continue my tuning on the ole Edelbrock carb. Seems like I finally found the sweet spot and it runs good. I was really nervous at messing it up, but She is running smooth. Definitely not an economy thing. The 250s never were that great, but I am back to getting what I did before the rebuild/hop-up. at 70-75 cruising it seems to be about 11 with the AC on, 13-14 without AC. Not to bad for an aero cinderblock with crappy rear gears (2.73) and an automatic. I am still glad I kept the 6, but I think if I ever redo it, I'll got with a V8. Now it is just drive it. Once the rain left us yesterday, I got some good behind the wheel time. Love cruising the ole dude. Attached Images __________________ 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!

04-25-2021, 08:55 PM	#202
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Sounds like you're getting it dialed in! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

05-23-2021, 02:33 PM	#203
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Good stretch of the legs yesterday and today. Took the truck for a club meet in northern Louisiana (300 ish miles) She cruised real good and no breakage, while sort of. Looked down after a fuel stop and noticed something a bit a miss. Guess I need to dig thru my stuff for another pointy thing. Here is some pictures from the stuff that was there. https://photos.app.goo.gl/UvAmHJxM45RPrPnc9 Attached Images __________________ 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!

05-29-2021, 05:55 PM	#204
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy The drivers side window regulator finally gave out. Got the new one and rubbers in yesterday so I tackled it today. Had to remove all the guts as rubbers were also damage and it made for the use of less "adjectives" during the work process, although several were used especially during the disassembly. It has been a while (15 or so years) since I done one with manual windows. Everything out (1st & second pic). The regulator was so tight even multiple lubes wouldn't help free it up to work smooth. Cleaned the window track part up and lube it up with lithium grease. The new one was hard to find (everyone back ordered, but found one on ebay. It seems good. Hopefully China doesn't bite to bad on this one. (Pic 4). All back together with new rubbers and felts. (pic 5). Later I got the inside panels on and all seems to be well in the world again. Next is seeing if I can change out the speedo pointy thing. Attached Images __________________ 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!

05-29-2021, 07:03 PM	#205
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy It's amazing how well a good working manual window works! The ones in my old '79 K10 almost went up and down on their own. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

05-30-2021, 12:17 AM	#206
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Looks great Bill! I like the manuals personally, but I'm old school... __________________ 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

05-30-2021, 07:31 AM	#207
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy I do too, but the newer vehicles electric ones are easier to change out. __________________ 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!

05-30-2021, 08:26 AM	#208
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Things were much simpler back then. I recently replaced the lift mechanism in the least used door on my 06 crew cab. It's a cable and pulley system for crying out loud! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-08-2021, 11:17 AM	#209
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy As mentioned in an earlier post, my speedometer needle broke from all the bouncing it did because of the speedo cable (that is my guess since lubricating it a while back helped for a short while). I got into the dash today and pulled out the speedo. I had an extra needle, but my guess is it is from a 67-72 era speedo as the mount was wrong. I decided to just swap out the whole unit with a spare I had. I wanted to kinda keep the original since that is the correct mileage, but I was afraid I would break the pointer removing it. So swap the buggers out. Marked the original mileage on the back of the newer speedo. She's all back in just awaiting the arrival of the new speedo cable. Hopefully by this weekend. So now I got a working winder again and hopefully a working (though slightly off) speedo. Attached Images __________________ 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!

06-08-2021, 11:20 AM	#210
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy It's always a gamble when dealing with the needles Bill! One of the many reasons I would rather do a cluster swap in a 95+ GMT400, you can swap the odometer over very easily. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

07-07-2021, 01:00 PM	#211
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Haven't been able to do much but drive it lately, and not that much because of the weather and house work. Between all our downpours I had a bunch of trees trimmed and cleared out around the 81's house, otherwise know as my shop. I got so tired of cleaning up what seemed like tons of acorns every year, so now they are out of the way. Also the old Dodge daily was acting up and I didn't like it enough to put more money into it, so it went to a mopar guy and I picked this little ride up. Tied for the newest daily driver I have ever had. My rice-a-roni ride, 2006 Nissan Frontier. Could not find a regular cab Chevy/GMC that was worth the money or had less than a gazillion miles on them. If it every quits raining enough, I'll get the 81 and the Nissan shined up good. Maybe next week will be dry. Attached Images __________________ 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!

07-07-2021, 01:03 PM	#212
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy I'm sure it will make you a good DD Bill! Wife and I picked up a Tacoma crew cab for her daily, has been a great pickup. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

07-11-2021, 10:51 AM	#213
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy I had a tundra daily driver a long time ago and I loved it. Great ride, comfortable. I’m sure the Nissan will do you just fine. Also great work on that regulator. Messing with the windows in these things is my least favorite task on the whole truck. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-23-2021, 04:33 PM	#214
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Nothing big. Took the old Jimmy out of shop so I could work on the Rice-a-Roni in shade and with a fan blowing air. Stretched the legs out on the 81 also by going to a lunch meet up with some car folks. Attached Images __________________ 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!

10-03-2021, 07:47 PM	#215
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Today started our 8 day event know as Cruising the Coast. So for the next 8 days I get to hang out with 9K+ classic and cool vehicles. Had some light showers earlier today, but it looks good. Too many photos already to go thru, but here is a couple My 81 Stepside Couple of our club members HuggerCST's 70 Bowtie468's Big 10 Squarebody Ernie' (Kinda could ir ustacould something like that) son 68 Stepside and Just a cool dually I saw. Its going to be a good week! Attached Images __________________ 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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10-03-2021, 08:04 PM	#216
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy See y'all Wednesday! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

10-04-2021, 11:01 PM	#217
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Cool! I look forward to hearing and seeing more.

01-19-2022, 03:05 PM	#218
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Well, time to end the chapter on this one. I really don't have time or place for 2 projects, so she is off with thenew owner in LA. Now I can focus on the 70. Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-19-2022 at 04:56 PM.

01-19-2022, 03:14 PM	#219
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,692	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Sorry to see her go. Good Luck with the 70.

01-19-2022, 03:49 PM	#220
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Another one sent back to the wild! Good luck on the project! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

01-19-2022, 07:59 PM	#221
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Hate to see a sweet little truck like that go Bill, but I’m sure the new owner will treat her right. I wish I could’ve kept all my trucks!! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-24-2022, 02:39 AM	#222
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Palf's Little Blue Jimmy Oh man, you're stronger man than me. I can't never sell any of my rides, and that was such a tidy one. Simple and clean and you kept it so well. Okay though, time to move on. I look forward to following your efforts on the new 70.

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