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OhioDan · 11-06-2004, 07:11 PM

After a final adjustment on the valves. Replaced the plugs. Dropped in the distributor. Connect the wires. Alittle gas in the carb. And with a turn of the key, be damned if it didn't start right up. It's alive. After being down and tore apart for 11 years, she was ressurected from the dead. First signs of life from the ole girl came at about 1:00-1:30 P.M. Came to life with a roar from her new Flowmaster mufflers. After the break in period, she settled down and let me fine tune and adjust as needed. Sure is great to hear her voice after all this time. Now I'll have to finish the bed and get her some new tires. Renews my interest in "GETTIN HER DONE"! Can't wait to get back at it tomorrow and get some more done. Drivin her to Mike's(Fine69) place next year, is closer to reality. Time to wash up and eat. Just had to tell someone!

75-K5 · 11-06-2004, 07:14 PM

Awesome, another Midwest truck resurrected!

BET68 · 11-06-2004, 07:41 PM

I BET THAT SOUND WAS GREAT. CAN'T BLAME YOU FOR WANTING TO TELL SOMEONE,KEEP US ALL POSTED!!

69ChevyLB · 11-06-2004, 07:52 PM

Wish I could say the same. Last step was filling it with antifreeze before turning the key. Filled it up and had antifreeze running out of one of the waterpump gaskets and the thermostat housing. The guy that put the engine together used silicone on them but theyr'e still leaking. It had just gotten dark and I was tired so it'l have to wait until tomorrow.

**jamie72** · 11-06-2004, 08:32 PM

cool dan,
can`t wait to see it in person.
jamie

**Palf70Step** · 11-06-2004, 08:35 PM

Congrats! It's always nice for those things that get our blood pumpin and get us into the trucks again!!

ChevyDude · 11-06-2004, 08:56 PM

Congrats....I too look forward to bringing my 71' Red SWB back to life this coming Spring!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-06-2004, 09:44 PM

Congradulations!!! That is awsome!! I am waiting to get the front end parts painted on mine so I can fire it up... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**BIG ORANGE** · 11-06-2004, 09:46 PM

Dan that is GREAT,nothing like getting reved up again after a slump period,I know just how you feel.Keep up the good work the payoff will be awsome!!!!!!!!!

68C15 · 11-06-2004, 10:08 PM

let me get this straight. it started right up with out any problems or leaks! either you are very good & did everything just right or you are God.
this reminds me of a quote from the old TV show "The A Team"
"I love it when a plan comes together"
whatever you do, dont get excited & accidently miss something

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-06-2004, 10:43 PM

Nice looking gmc congrat's on getting her running ...

glock35ipsc · 11-06-2004, 10:58 PM

Congrats!!!! Looks like a sweet ride, I am getting closer to doing the same....one bolt at a time!

R 78 PROJECT · 11-07-2004, 02:09 AM

The love affair has been re-kindled,now you will not want to stop the long awaited and fast heart beat every time your with her under the hood.

krue · 11-07-2004, 02:25 AM

Great deal man! Eleven years is a long time to wait to hear that beautiful sound.

big blue 72 · 11-07-2004, 03:24 AM

Hey Dan!
Congrats! she is lookin' good!
glad you got 'er done .

OhioDan · 11-07-2004, 04:45 AM

Big Blue 72, I'm a long way from being done, but ya know, they're right? There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

68C15, yea, there was one leak. Forgot to tighten the fuel line. But other than that, no problem.

Now I can get serious about the interior.

whitesswj · 11-07-2004, 05:00 PM

mine should be alive tommorrow, i hope, i'm tired of driving my wifes goober mobile around,

looks good - real good, sswj

weasel29gm · 11-07-2004, 10:46 PM

Thats great Dan!!!!!! Glad your '' gitin' er done '' !!!!!

kxmotox247 · 11-08-2004, 09:41 AM

Awesome!

11-06-2004, 07:11 PM	#1
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	And On Saturday She Rose From The Dead! After a final adjustment on the valves. Replaced the plugs. Dropped in the distributor. Connect the wires. Alittle gas in the carb. And with a turn of the key, be damned if it didn't start right up. It's alive. After being down and tore apart for 11 years, she was ressurected from the dead. First signs of life from the ole girl came at about 1:00-1:30 P.M. Came to life with a roar from her new Flowmaster mufflers. After the break in period, she settled down and let me fine tune and adjust as needed. Sure is great to hear her voice after all this time. Now I'll have to finish the bed and get her some new tires. Renews my interest in "GETTIN HER DONE"! Can't wait to get back at it tomorrow and get some more done. Drivin her to Mike's(Fine69) place next year, is closer to reality. Time to wash up and eat. Just had to tell someone! Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-06-2004, 07:14 PM	#2
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	Awesome, another Midwest truck resurrected! __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

11-06-2004, 07:41 PM	#3
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	I BET THAT SOUND WAS GREAT. CAN'T BLAME YOU FOR WANTING TO TELL SOMEONE,KEEP US ALL POSTED!! __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:

11-06-2004, 07:52 PM	#4
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	Wish I could say the same. Last step was filling it with antifreeze before turning the key. Filled it up and had antifreeze running out of one of the waterpump gaskets and the thermostat housing. The guy that put the engine together used silicone on them but theyr'e still leaking. It had just gotten dark and I was tired so it'l have to wait until tomorrow. __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

11-06-2004, 08:32 PM	#5
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	cool dan, can`t wait to see it in person. jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

11-06-2004, 08:35 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Congrats! It's always nice for those things that get our blood pumpin and get us into the trucks again!! __________________ 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!

11-06-2004, 08:56 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Congrats....I too look forward to bringing my 71' Red SWB back to life this coming Spring!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-06-2004, 09:44 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Congradulations!!! That is awsome!! I am waiting to get the front end parts painted on mine so I can fire it up... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-06-2004, 09:46 PM	#9
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Dan that is GREAT,nothing like getting reved up again after a slump period,I know just how you feel.Keep up the good work the payoff will be awsome!!!!!!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-06-2004, 10:08 PM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	let me get this straight. it started right up with out any problems or leaks! either you are very good & did everything just right or you are God. this reminds me of a quote from the old TV show "The A Team" "I love it when a plan comes together" whatever you do, dont get excited & accidently miss something __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

11-06-2004, 10:43 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Nice looking gmc congrat's on getting her running ... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-06-2004, 10:58 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Congrats!!!! Looks like a sweet ride, I am getting closer to doing the same....one bolt at a time! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-07-2004, 02:09 AM	#13
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	The love affair has been re-kindled,now you will not want to stop the long awaited and fast heart beat every time your with her under the hood. __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

11-07-2004, 02:25 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Great deal man! Eleven years is a long time to wait to hear that beautiful sound. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-07-2004, 03:24 AM	#15
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Hey Dan! Congrats! she is lookin' good! glad you got 'er done .



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11-07-2004, 04:45 AM	#16
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Big Blue 72, I'm a long way from being done, but ya know, they're right? There is a light at the end of the tunnel. 68C15, yea, there was one leak. Forgot to tighten the fuel line. But other than that, no problem. Now I can get serious about the interior. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-07-2004, 05:00 PM	#17
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	mine should be alive tommorrow, i hope, i'm tired of driving my wifes goober mobile around, looks good - real good, sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

11-07-2004, 10:46 PM	#18
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Thats great Dan!!!!!! Glad your '' gitin' er done '' !!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-08-2004, 09:41 AM	#19
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,396	Awesome! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

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