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pritch · 04-16-2005, 10:22 PM

After spending the winter rebuilding the 230 I6, it's finally going. I had been going nuts chasing down a back-firing problem for the last little while. I had tried everything I could think of at least twice, and as I was adjusting the valves EXACTLY like the book said (following the firing order) I realized I had #2 & 4 plug wires reversed. Switched them around and now it's running like a top. I put about 50 miles on it today, and it never missed a beat. If the weather is nice tomorrow, I'll get it cleaned up and post some pics.

1STtimePRo'71 · 04-16-2005, 10:26 PM

Congrats, Cant Wait For THE Pics.

MARIOS68PANEL · 04-16-2005, 11:05 PM

Cant wait to see it.

krue · 04-16-2005, 11:22 PM

J/K, glad it was an easy fix.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 04:28 PM

Here are a few pics.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 04:35 PM

A 230 in a 250 block.

I know, but that's what I had to work with.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 04:39 PM

Another

pritch · 04-17-2005, 04:46 PM

One more. See the second exhaust dump? Whoever did this did a good job, but it dumps directly onto the clutch bellcrank. I guess he musta had an automatic trans.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 05:13 PM

I hate that old f@rd being in this pic.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 05:16 PM

From the front.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 05:22 PM

Inside

pritch · 04-17-2005, 05:30 PM

I think this is a dealer-added security device. It is a key switch that activated some kind of alarm. The little black box was gone when I got her, but every door and the hood has little like dome-light switches and all the wires from these run to where the thing was mounted, on the D/S fender, up near the firewall.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 05:46 PM

Interior

pritch · 04-17-2005, 05:50 PM

Other side. Disregard cheesy toyota seats and cheesier $10 autozone seat covers. Their days are numbered.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-17-2005, 05:52 PM

Congrats on getting her running looks like a nice pannel..

vtblazer · 04-17-2005, 05:59 PM

I'm luvin' it.

Have one in VA just waiting for me to pick up.

I've officially been motivated, thanks.

beagler · 04-17-2005, 06:15 PM

I like that ash tray! were'd ya get it?

**Palf70Step** · 04-17-2005, 08:20 PM

That panel looks great. Someday I think there will be one at my place too if I have my way.

Longhorn Man · 04-17-2005, 08:26 PM

Maannnnn... that is an awsome panel truck.
On the stripe on the side, what is the immage on the back behind the rear wheel?
Interesting how the stock horn button is on the camaro steering wheel, did you do that? Does it work?
That is an awsome wagon, I am really starting to like the long roofs...both with and without windows.
For a quick and dirt cheap improvement, sand that rusty front bumper and paint it white.

pritch · 04-17-2005, 09:23 PM

Thanks, guys. She still needs an awful lot of work, but it's coming together. My immediate goal was to get a good running engine, so I can drive her around some this summer. I plan on doing a frame-off, but not 'till probably winter after next. Lots of parts shopping. I want to have most of what I need before hand.

beagle- I got that ash tray drink holder from Athey's, through the board here. I love it. Easy install, except go easy with the rubbing compound on the ashtray face. I rubbed the color clean off mine before I knew it.

Longhornman- I'd like to say that image is some ultra-custom little graphic, but sadly that stripe is a decal, and what you are seeing is where gas has overflowed and ate it away. And the paint. Right down to the primer. And no, my horn button don't work. There is a thin bead of black silicone holding it on. I didn't know what the steering was off of, I pulled it off a '69 1 ton in a boneyard. I needed one-any one-quick and that was the first one I found.

04-16-2005, 10:22 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Got my Panel on the road today (New Pics) After spending the winter rebuilding the 230 I6, it's finally going. I had been going nuts chasing down a back-firing problem for the last little while. I had tried everything I could think of at least twice, and as I was adjusting the valves EXACTLY like the book said (following the firing order) I realized I had #2 & 4 plug wires reversed. Switched them around and now it's running like a top. I put about 50 miles on it today, and it never missed a beat. If the weather is nice tomorrow, I'll get it cleaned up and post some pics. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green Last edited by pritch; 04-17-2005 at 05:24 PM.

04-16-2005, 11:05 PM	#3
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Cant wait to see it. __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

04-16-2005, 11:22 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	J/K, glad it was an easy fix. __________________ "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"

04-17-2005, 04:28 PM	#5
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Here are a few pics. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green Last edited by pritch; 04-17-2005 at 04:31 PM.

04-17-2005, 04:35 PM	#6
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	A 230 in a 250 block. I know, but that's what I had to work with. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-16-2005, 10:26 PM	#2
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Congrats, Cant Wait For THE Pics. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

04-17-2005, 04:39 PM	#7
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Another __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 04:46 PM	#8
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	One more. See the second exhaust dump? Whoever did this did a good job, but it dumps directly onto the clutch bellcrank. I guess he musta had an automatic trans. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:13 PM	#9
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	I hate that old f@rd being in this pic. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:16 PM	#10
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	From the front. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:22 PM	#11
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Inside __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:30 PM	#12
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	I think this is a dealer-added security device. It is a key switch that activated some kind of alarm. The little black box was gone when I got her, but every door and the hood has little like dome-light switches and all the wires from these run to where the thing was mounted, on the D/S fender, up near the firewall. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:46 PM	#13
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Interior __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:50 PM	#14
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Other side. Disregard cheesy toyota seats and cheesier $10 autozone seat covers. Their days are numbered. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-17-2005, 05:52 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Congrats on getting her running looks like a nice pannel.. __________________ 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..



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04-17-2005, 05:59 PM	#16
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	I'm luvin' it. Have one in VA just waiting for me to pick up. I've officially been motivated, thanks.

04-17-2005, 06:15 PM	#17
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04-17-2005, 08:20 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,947	That panel looks great. Someday I think there will be one at my place too if I have my way. __________________ 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!

04-17-2005, 08:26 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Maannnnn... that is an awsome panel truck. On the stripe on the side, what is the immage on the back behind the rear wheel? Interesting how the stock horn button is on the camaro steering wheel, did you do that? Does it work? That is an awsome wagon, I am really starting to like the long roofs...both with and without windows. For a quick and dirt cheap improvement, sand that rusty front bumper and paint it white.

04-17-2005, 09:23 PM	#20
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Thanks, guys. She still needs an awful lot of work, but it's coming together. My immediate goal was to get a good running engine, so I can drive her around some this summer. I plan on doing a frame-off, but not 'till probably winter after next. Lots of parts shopping. I want to have most of what I need before hand. beagle- I got that ash tray drink holder from Athey's, through the board here. I love it. Easy install, except go easy with the rubbing compound on the ashtray face. I rubbed the color clean off mine before I knew it. Longhornman- I'd like to say that image is some ultra-custom little graphic, but sadly that stripe is a decal, and what you are seeing is where gas has overflowed and ate it away. And the paint. Right down to the primer. And no, my horn button don't work. There is a thin bead of black silicone holding it on. I didn't know what the steering was off of, I pulled it off a '69 1 ton in a boneyard. I needed one-any one-quick and that was the first one I found. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

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