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**old Rusty C10** · 07-12-2009, 06:20 PM

My buddy and i installed the right tank for the rebuild od the fuel system and in the process broke the crossover valve so we just bought one of them to install tonight
In addition my buddy cut the tailgate protector for the bedliner we bought from ScottH and installed that along with the new tailgate
Tonight we will install the steering wheel too
yall?

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2009, 07:50 PM

Back to life- It's been two years (at least) since my 77 Cheyenne went down. Today I decided despite the heat, it was time to resurrect it back to life.

For those that don't know the whole story let me back track. I volunteered to judge a High School car show for a buddy of mine that is a Auto Tech teacher. On the way home, the truck over heated. I discovered that I had a blown water pump gasket and he went home on a rollback wrecker.

My spare time has been devoted to traveling with my daughter while she tours the country playing volleyball. Between running an ever growing small company, and spending time with family I had no spare time for my 77.

Two Summers ago I did pull the water pump and replace the gasket. After I got it running I realized both exhaust doughnut gaskets were blown. I finally found replacements for them and got them partially installed. I was called away and never got back to finish the job.

Call it lazy, busy, or just mental block but two Summers rolled by and I never touched the truck. It wasn't until I recently won the Air Ride Tech contest that I was motivated to get him back on the road.

I put the doughnut gaskets back in only to find a collector gasket broken. I located a replacement and finally got it installed today.

After a jug of fresh Castrol was installed, and everything double checked it was time to bring him back to life. Unfortunately the Ramjet wanted to be stubborn and wouldn't take prime.

While researching the problem and testing the fuel pump, I determined it was just empty fuel lines and manged to get him to start hitting on 2-3 then 4 cylinders. After several cycles of off-on-start fuel finally found all 8 injectors and the motor begin to smooth out.

I double checked everything once more, aired up a low tire and took him out for a spin. The old gas didn't smell too good so I topped off the tank with a few gallons of high octane.

After a nice drive through the country, he starts with a bump of the key, and revs quick once again.

What did you get done?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvuOGMsVrxI

tvblazer78 · 07-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Ken Happy you got it going again. Look and sounds good..

Well my wife just about left me today, I told her that I would not buying any new project before we buy a new house. Well I found this and could not pass it up for the money. It's a 96 with 180,000 and trans is not going into 4th, but it was to good to be true.. Here is some pics and I can not put any money into it or my wife will walk out on me.

cochino12 · 07-12-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

After a nice drive through the country, he starts with a bump of the key, and revs quick once again.

What did you get done?

Glad to hear you got it on the road again Ken

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Ken Happy you got it going again. Look and sounds good..

Well my wife just about left me today, I told her that I would not buying any new project before we buy a new house. Well I found this and could not pass it up for the money. It's a 96 with 180,000 and trans is not going into 4th, but it was to good to be true.. Here is some pics and I can not put any money into it or my wife will walk out on me.

I love a two door tahoe, there is a guy in town here that is trying to get me to trade my k5 for his 2wd tahoe. What are the "future" plans?

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2009, 08:30 PM

But you bought it for her didn't you...

tvblazer78 · 07-12-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

But you bought it for her didn't you...

No she has a newer Yukon, I don't think she will go for that.

Adam,

I hope to start on it next fall and it will be a some what like my blazer but a newer one. I may put it on air, I am trying not to think about it to much right now, if I do I know what will happen..

bagged74 · 07-12-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Back to life-

After a nice drive through the country, he starts with a bump of the key, and revs quick once again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvuOGMsVrxI

way to go bro!

CSGAS · 07-12-2009, 08:57 PM

I sealed up a leak I found in my radiator.

I also worked on adjusting my shift linkage to get smoother (not quite smooth yet) action out of all three speeds plus reverse--thanx go to Green Machine's FAQ and Tech thread on that!

I drove to the nearest grocery store...and sprung a different leak in the radiator!

smashingchuck · 07-12-2009, 09:30 PM

Spent most of the week end at Pinks All Out. Saw some pretty fast cars to say the least.

Also got some work done on the truck today. Updates are in my build thread.

S10Fan · 07-12-2009, 09:56 PM

After replacing the doors, fenders, inner fenders, hood, and bumper this past week I finally got the Heap back together. Thursday was spent shooting the dash, steering column, and steering wheel. Friday allowed for some fine tuning on the body gaps and getting the dash back together. I took the old girl on a 350 mile run saturday and she did just fine.

I know, you guys need pics, it rained most of today so I'll get some tomorrow and post'm up.

SCOTI · 07-12-2009, 10:01 PM

SWEET SIXTEEN! We did the daughters birthday festival. We rented a party bus & took the group out for some fine dining, crusing, & then to the local entertainment joint for bowling, games, go-karts, & laser tag.
Why does this kid have such a big grin??

ghettoluxury · 07-12-2009, 10:01 PM

Replaced the front axle shafts that I broke about a month ago. I also did a radiator and tranny flush on my Honda

SCOTI · 07-12-2009, 10:02 PM

Ahhh . . .... Maybe this had something to do w/it!

SCOTI · 07-12-2009, 10:08 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Yep . . ... I've already gotten my hands on it

! Like a Rockstar baby!

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2009, 10:09 PM

Don't let my daughter see that pleeease. She has wanted an H3 forever. Love the Rockstars on it.

SCOTI · 07-12-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Don't let my daughter see that pleeease. She has wanted an H3 forever. Love the Rockstars on it.

I'm pretty sure a mutual friend was going to personally e-mail the pics directly to your daughters cellular device

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**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2009, 10:34 PM

Actually I was going to buy her one until the gas went ballistic. She loves her Saturn, but still wants an H3. Looks like a good Graduation present.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-12-2009, 10:35 PM

Changed the oil and filter on the Dually and replaced a few old vacuum lines. Gonna work on the Suburban next weekend, hadn't been cranked up in a looooooooong time.

flamingbig10 · 07-13-2009, 02:10 AM

went swimming most of the weekend and went to a trades day and got a chevy bowtie decal for my truck to go on the back glass

dga93 · 07-13-2009, 02:23 AM

Finally got my new transmission and put it in! im back on the road..
now i have to fix the rattling doors lol

glock35ipsc · 07-13-2009, 09:10 AM

Friday I got the Alpine installed:

Saturday I installed the trouble light that I took out of the Burb, and painted the rear frames of the wing windows:

My 6 year old daughter wanted to help take the Burb apart, I'm not gonna say no to that!

Saturday afternoon/evening, went cruizing with some of the local gang:

Sunday we took the truck to Denver to board member Lemield's house and picked up this door jack. This will be a huge help in rebuilding the door hinges:

Then I stuffed myself stoooopid at dinner, had a good moderators meeting in chat, then went to bed.

osaltyone · 07-13-2009, 11:09 AM

bagged the front of mine with the ART kit over the weekend.

smashingchuck · 07-13-2009, 11:11 AM

welcome to the site. Are you planning on running a sway bar again? Looks real nice.

D13 · 07-13-2009, 11:38 AM

Took the wife out for 16th anniversery dinner on Friday.
Swapped intake gaskets on the 99 5.3 Saturday, took 3 cans of carb cleaner to get the tthrottle body decent, did not fix my miss, so next it's injectors and feul rails (they're rusted! Incredible).

Finished the exterior of my parts shed, next some lvelelling of the saned then a wood floor with plastic an da bunch of shelves and I can start to empty the collapsed shed, the garage, the back seat of the 99, the front seat of the 87, and all the other little hidey holes for parts.

**N2TRUX** · 07-13-2009, 12:00 PM

Welcome to the forum osaltyone.

07-12-2009, 06:20 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	What did you get done 7/12/09 edition My buddy and i installed the right tank for the rebuild od the fuel system and in the process broke the crossover valve so we just bought one of them to install tonight In addition my buddy cut the tailgate protector for the bedliner we bought from ScottH and installed that along with the new tailgate Tonight we will install the steering wheel too yall? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Ken Happy you got it going again. Look and sounds good.. Well my wife just about left me today, I told her that I would not buying any new project before we buy a new house. Well I found this and could not pass it up for the money. It's a 96 with 180,000 and trans is not going into 4th, but it was to good to be true.. Here is some pics and I can not put any money into it or my wife will walk out on me. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 07-12-2009 at 08:24 PM.

07-12-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition But you bought it for her didn't you... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-12-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition I sealed up a leak I found in my radiator. I also worked on adjusting my shift linkage to get smoother (not quite smooth yet) action out of all three speeds plus reverse--thanx go to Green Machine's FAQ and Tech thread on that! I drove to the nearest grocery store...and sprung a different leak in the radiator! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

07-12-2009, 09:30 PM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Spent most of the week end at Pinks All Out. Saw some pretty fast cars to say the least. Also got some work done on the truck today. Updates are in my build thread. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

07-12-2009, 09:56 PM	#10
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition After replacing the doors, fenders, inner fenders, hood, and bumper this past week I finally got the Heap back together. Thursday was spent shooting the dash, steering column, and steering wheel. Friday allowed for some fine tuning on the body gaps and getting the dash back together. I took the old girl on a 350 mile run saturday and she did just fine. I know, you guys need pics, it rained most of today so I'll get some tomorrow and post'm up. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

07-12-2009, 10:01 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition *SWEET SIXTEEN!* We did the daughters birthday festival. We rented a party bus & took the group out for some fine dining, crusing, & then to the local entertainment joint for bowling, games, go-karts, & laser tag. Why does this kid have such a big grin?? Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-12-2009 at 10:06 PM.

07-12-2009, 10:01 PM	#12
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Replaced the front axle shafts that I broke about a month ago. I also did a radiator and tranny flush on my Honda __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

07-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Ahhh . . .... Maybe this had something to do w/it! Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-12-2009, 10:08 PM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yep . . ... I've already gotten my hands on it ! Like a Rockstar baby! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-12-2009, 10:09 PM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Don't let my daughter see that pleeease. She has wanted an H3 forever. Love the Rockstars on it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-12-2009, 10:34 PM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Actually I was going to buy her one until the gas went ballistic. She loves her Saturn, but still wants an H3. Looks like a good Graduation present. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-12-2009, 10:35 PM	#18
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Changed the oil and filter on the Dually and replaced a few old vacuum lines. Gonna work on the Suburban next weekend, hadn't been cranked up in a looooooooong time. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

07-13-2009, 02:10 AM	#19
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition went swimming most of the weekend and went to a trades day and got a chevy bowtie decal for my truck to go on the back glass __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-13-2009, 02:23 AM	#20
dga93 newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wise Virginia Posts: 122	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Finally got my new transmission and put it in! im back on the road.. now i have to fix the rattling doors lol



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07-13-2009, 09:10 AM	#21
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Friday I got the Alpine installed: Saturday I installed the trouble light that I took out of the Burb, and painted the rear frames of the wing windows: My 6 year old daughter wanted to help take the Burb apart, I'm not gonna say no to that! Saturday afternoon/evening, went cruizing with some of the local gang: Sunday we took the truck to Denver to board member Lemield's house and picked up this door jack. This will be a huge help in rebuilding the door hinges: Then I stuffed myself stoooopid at dinner, had a good moderators meeting in chat, then went to bed. __________________ *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 Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-13-2009 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Spelling

07-13-2009, 11:09 AM	#22
osaltyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 406	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition bagged the front of mine with the ART kit over the weekend.

07-13-2009, 11:11 AM	#23
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition welcome to the site. Are you planning on running a sway bar again? Looks real nice. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

07-13-2009, 11:38 AM	#24
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Took the wife out for 16th anniversery dinner on Friday. Swapped intake gaskets on the 99 5.3 Saturday, took 3 cans of carb cleaner to get the tthrottle body decent, did not fix my miss, so next it's injectors and feul rails (they're rusted! Incredible). Finished the exterior of my parts shed, next some lvelelling of the saned then a wood floor with plastic an da bunch of shelves and I can start to empty the collapsed shed, the garage, the back seat of the 99, the front seat of the 87, and all the other little hidey holes for parts. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

07-13-2009, 12:00 PM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 7/12/09 edition Welcome to the forum osaltyone. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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