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Possmguts · 03-14-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

No, I am not going to leave it that way. I just wanted to get the bugs worked out on the truck before I take it to the muffler ship for the tail pipes.

good deal man... I bought mine with the turn downs like that and just drove it over the summer untill I talked myself into the frame off. Im going to do like a 6x3 inch oval side dump in front of the drive tires.

gdavis · 03-15-2015, 11:29 PM

Yea I under stand about the dust. My shop is just a canopy without a concrete floor. I hope to have the truck running in a few weeks. George

gdavis · 03-16-2015, 11:33 PM

Today I finished sand blasting my rally style wheels and painted then satin black. Tomorrow I go looking for four tires I can use on the wheels. I also received the oil pressure line today. I will install it tomorrow and then I can start my engine, keep your fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong. It is getting real close to a driver guys.

gdavis · 03-17-2015, 05:42 PM

I found my tires today. 265 R75x15 So I will pick them up after I get the engine running. These are the rally wheels that I sand blasted and painted.

gdavis · 03-19-2015, 07:05 PM

Going to pick up all the fluids tomorrow for the engine start. keep your fingers crossed.

Mustard72 · 03-20-2015, 08:16 PM

I bet you're getting pretty excited now. Heck , a bunch if us are probably pretty excited for you.

Possmguts · 03-20-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

I bet you're getting pretty excited now. Heck , a bunch if us are probably pretty excited for you.

Yeah, what he said

gdavis · 03-20-2015, 10:37 PM

got all the fluids in the truck. I will start the engine Monday. Got to do another job this week inn.

gdavis · 03-22-2015, 07:07 PM

got tied up this week in moving someone. Monday I will crank the truck.

colgad · 03-22-2015, 10:09 PM

265 R75x15's are pretty tall (30.7) George. Is that what size you had before?

swamp rat · 03-22-2015, 11:39 PM

George,

Are you gonna pull the distributor and prime the oil system before you start it? I cant recall if its freshly rebuilt or not but its been about 2-3 years since its been run so it wouldn't hurt if even if its not rebuilt.

If it is a fresh break in be sure to run it at about 2000 rpm for 20 minutes to break in the cam. got to keep that oil splashing on the cam during break in.

colgad · 03-22-2015, 11:44 PM

George if you need a priming shaft I have one you can use.

kowboy63 · 03-23-2015, 09:08 PM

Anticipation....the suspense is killing us.

Seriously, I hope everything works as it should, I have enjoyed following this build.

gdavis · 03-24-2015, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by colgad

265 R75x15's are pretty tall (30.7) George. Is that what size you had before?

I went down to 235 instead of 265
I wanted to crank the engine today, But it rained and just didn't feel like getting my back side wet. maybe tomorrow.

gdavis · 03-25-2015, 12:57 AM

always something getting in the way. I did not get to crank the truck today . One day maybe.

gdavis · 03-26-2015, 01:07 AM

I am still waiting for my tires to get here. So nothing done on the ole girl today.

**Dustmaker65** · 03-28-2015, 10:29 PM

so does Patches run?

gdavis · 03-29-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

so does Patches run?

not yet. I am planning on starting it Tuesday. Going to get my tires in the morning. So Tuesday looks like the day.

sduckworth13 · 03-31-2015, 11:10 AM

Cool, good luck George. I've been watching your build for awhile. It'll be cool to see you driving it.

gdavis · 04-01-2015, 06:18 PM

IT"S A RUNNER!!!!!!!!!!
I finally got the ole girl running. I had to but another HEI distributor from a local supplier.
The MSD distributor was no good that I bought from a fellow board member 1 1/2 years ago. Guys check out the parts you buy and not just put them up somewhere. I also bought a set of four cragar 8" black wheels and center caps with new lug nuts

gdavis · 04-01-2015, 06:27 PM

here is the video of the truck running. I still have to put my rails back on the truck to separate the wires a little. To make it look clean. I will mount the tires on the rims Friday. Will post how they look on Friday. I can't up load the video something about a security token and ideas

notchbackgta · 04-01-2015, 06:32 PM

Probably just needed to replace the module in the distributor, they are cheap and easy to get. You could have put in a GM one even

kowboy63 · 04-01-2015, 08:09 PM

Congratulations on getting your truck running!!!!

**zicc1835** · 04-01-2015, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

IT"S A RUNNER!!!!!!!!!!
I finally got the ole girl running. I had to but another HEI distributor from a local supplier.
The MSD distributor was no good that I bought from a fellow board member 1 1/2 years ago. Guys check out the parts you buy and not just put them up somewhere. I also bought a set of four cragar 8" black wheels and center caps with new lug nuts

those Cragars are gonna look awsome..... congrats on lighting her up

swamp rat · 04-01-2015, 11:07 PM

Yahoo!!!!! Congrats!

03-15-2015, 11:29 PM	#2327
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Yea I under stand about the dust. My shop is just a canopy without a concrete floor. I hope to have the truck running in a few weeks. George __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 03-16-2015 at 11:29 PM.

03-16-2015, 11:33 PM	#2328
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I finished sand blasting my rally style wheels and painted then satin black. Tomorrow I go looking for four tires I can use on the wheels. I also received the oil pressure line today. I will install it tomorrow and then I can start my engine, keep your fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong. It is getting real close to a driver guys. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-17-2015, 05:42 PM	#2329
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I found my tires today. 265 R75x15 So I will pick them up after I get the engine running. These are the rally wheels that I sand blasted and painted. Attached Images __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-19-2015, 07:05 PM	#2330
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Going to pick up all the fluids tomorrow for the engine start. keep your fingers crossed. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-20-2015, 08:16 PM	#2331
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 I bet you're getting pretty excited now. Heck , a bunch if us are probably pretty excited for you. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

03-20-2015, 10:37 PM	#2333
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 got all the fluids in the truck. I will start the engine Monday. Got to do another job this week inn. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-22-2015, 07:07 PM	#2334
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 got tied up this week in moving someone. Monday I will crank the truck. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-22-2015, 10:09 PM	#2335
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: 1968 265 R75x15's are pretty tall (30.7) George. Is that what size you had before? __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

03-22-2015, 11:39 PM	#2336
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1968 George, Are you gonna pull the distributor and prime the oil system before you start it? I cant recall if its freshly rebuilt or not but its been about 2-3 years since its been run so it wouldn't hurt if even if its not rebuilt. If it is a fresh break in be sure to run it at about 2000 rpm for 20 minutes to break in the cam. got to keep that oil splashing on the cam during break in. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-22-2015, 11:44 PM	#2337
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: 1968 George if you need a priming shaft I have one you can use. __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

03-23-2015, 09:08 PM	#2338
kowboy63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 193	Re: 1968 Anticipation....the suspense is killing us. Seriously, I hope everything works as it should, I have enjoyed following this build.

03-25-2015, 12:57 AM	#2340
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 always something getting in the way. I did not get to crank the truck today . One day maybe. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-26-2015, 01:07 AM	#2341
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I am still waiting for my tires to get here. So nothing done on the ole girl today. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

03-28-2015, 10:29 PM	#2342
Dustmaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marquette Heights, IL. Posts: 1,135	Re: 1968 so does Patches run? __________________ Jimmy Hoelzel

03-31-2015, 11:10 AM	#2344
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: 1968 Cool, good luck George. I've been watching your build for awhile. It'll be cool to see you driving it. __________________ Scott



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04-01-2015, 06:18 PM	#2345
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 IT"S A RUNNER!!!!!!!!!! I finally got the ole girl running. I had to but another HEI distributor from a local supplier. The MSD distributor was no good that I bought from a fellow board member 1 1/2 years ago. Guys check out the parts you buy and not just put them up somewhere. I also bought a set of four cragar 8" black wheels and center caps with new lug nuts Attached Images __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

04-01-2015, 06:27 PM	#2346
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 here is the video of the truck running. I still have to put my rails back on the truck to separate the wires a little. To make it look clean. I will mount the tires on the rims Friday. Will post how they look on Friday. I can't up load the video something about a security token and ideas __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

04-01-2015, 06:32 PM	#2347
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: 1968 Probably just needed to replace the module in the distributor, they are cheap and easy to get. You could have put in a GM one even

04-01-2015, 08:09 PM	#2348
kowboy63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 193	Re: 1968 Congratulations on getting your truck running!!!!

04-01-2015, 11:07 PM	#2350
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1968 Yahoo!!!!! Congrats! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

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