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shortbed70 · 08-13-2008, 08:04 PM

You know that saying if it aint broke dont fix it (and its other endings) Well My starter went out so I took it off and then noticed one trailing arm was swollen from rust between the two halfs so I started taking that off to beat the rust out of it and fix then my spring pops out (cut) so I removed both rear springs well I got tired of climbing over the tail gate so it came off and I noticed one of the holder wheels was frozen solid and While I was waiting on parts ( going on vacation in TN to buy parts) I decided to set my new intake on to see about hood clearence and fabbing brackets for kickdown cable and making new throttle rod to clear linkage bracket and after knocking my head on the hood twice It came off..... How does this happen. Well I think I might as well keep going pull the M\T and bed and front fenders and get started on the frame. Heres some pics. Oh yea didn't get a pic but I started making a new trans crossmember also.

joe231 · 08-13-2008, 08:32 PM

Just keeps snoballin' huh?

kdrodworks316 · 08-13-2008, 10:54 PM

If it aint broke, fix it till it is.

TimE · 08-14-2008, 12:48 AM

And just think, a few hours ago you had a driveable truck.

steverino66 · 08-14-2008, 01:22 PM

I can relate - 1 step forward, 2 steps back

MacAttack · 08-14-2008, 03:17 PM

shortbed70, you’re making me feel better about my project. I know exactly what you’re saying. A "simple engine rebuild" has turned into a nearly $6,000 overhaul. Hang in there, Buddy.

(Mac)

shortbed70 · 08-14-2008, 06:36 PM

Well you know I didn't want to start the teardown to bare frame yet being now is a good time to have it up and running but when it's like this outside its hard to stop driving it just to take it apart but since I'm this far along I think its going to come all the way apart to do everything. LIST

Floor pans DR\PASS,c-notch rear,disc up front,p\s conversion,clean and paint frame, clean and paint motor along with re gasket and ad some flash,put a few more parts in trans,redo suspension. I've been debating taking it apart for another reason...I priced all the metal panels I want to fix cab and clip not alone all the body work stuff...But thats another post. Tracking spending!

08-13-2008, 08:04 PM	#1
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	You know the saying... You know that saying if it aint broke dont fix it (and its other endings) Well My starter went out so I took it off and then noticed one trailing arm was swollen from rust between the two halfs so I started taking that off to beat the rust out of it and fix then my spring pops out (cut) so I removed both rear springs well I got tired of climbing over the tail gate so it came off and I noticed one of the holder wheels was frozen solid and While I was waiting on parts ( going on vacation in TN to buy parts) I decided to set my new intake on to see about hood clearence and fabbing brackets for kickdown cable and making new throttle rod to clear linkage bracket and after knocking my head on the hood twice It came off..... How does this happen. Well I think I might as well keep going pull the M\T and bed and front fenders and get started on the frame. Heres some pics. Oh yea didn't get a pic but I started making a new trans crossmember also. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274 Last edited by shortbed70; 08-13-2008 at 08:08 PM.

08-13-2008, 08:32 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: You know the saying... Just keeps snoballin' huh? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-13-2008, 10:54 PM	#3
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: You know the saying... If it aint broke, fix it till it is. __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

08-14-2008, 12:48 AM	#4
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: You know the saying... And just think, a few hours ago you had a driveable truck.

08-14-2008, 01:22 PM	#5
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: You know the saying... I can relate - 1 step forward, 2 steps back

08-14-2008, 03:17 PM	#6
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: You know the saying... shortbed70, you’re making me feel better about my project. I know exactly what you’re saying. A "simple engine rebuild" has turned into a nearly $6,000 overhaul. Hang in there, Buddy. (Mac) __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-14-2008, 06:36 PM	#7
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: You know the saying... Well you know I didn't want to start the teardown to bare frame yet being now is a good time to have it up and running but when it's like this outside its hard to stop driving it just to take it apart but since I'm this far along I think its going to come all the way apart to do everything. LIST Floor pans DR\PASS,c-notch rear,disc up front,p\s conversion,clean and paint frame, clean and paint motor along with re gasket and ad some flash,put a few more parts in trans,redo suspension. I've been debating taking it apart for another reason...I priced all the metal panels I want to fix cab and clip not alone all the body work stuff...But thats another post. Tracking spending! __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274



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