poorboy 64 GMC update

[gabe2000]

previous owner weld a sheet of metal the bed, I just decide to keep. (no money) time to sand again.( I hate it)

[Clyde65]

You go guy! nice progress.

[onequickchevy]

Good progress, I bet that bed weighed a ton though!
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[Rannos]

Originally Posted by gabe2000

previous owner weld a sheet of metal the bed, I just decide to keep. (no money) time to sand again.( I hate it)

I bought my truck off of a small farm in Elgin Texas and the PO had welded a 1/2" steel plate in floor of the bed. Truck looked like it had been lowered 2" in the rear till I took that bed off.

[gabe2000]

here's update for the last 2 weeks.

[gabe2000]

Dame chickens they all over the engine. who want chicken soup?

More sandin, more sanding, more sanding and bondo work. for the past 10months.

[gabe2000]

I'll have an update soon.

[gabe2000]

here's an update but I need help.

[gabe2000]

1 question: Can somebody what sealant to use for the vent window?
2 question: How to troubleshoot the ignition switch? My truck will not turn on and I suspect the switch? I left the switch on over night and from there is does not turn on. I am using a screw driver to make the starter make contact. Engine turns but I am not getting combustion. Might be carbarnator? years not being used.

Any help will do. thx

[gabe2000]

So what kind of sealant do I use? and from where do I buy it?

[onequickchevy]

The vent window has a rubber gasket and requires no sealant to my knowledge. As far as the ignition switch goes, if I understand the question, the engine turns over but does not fire? If that is the case, pull out a spark plug, ground it on the block, or nearest metal spot and crank over the engine. You should get a spark. Do you have electronic ignition or points? It could be you need to sand the point, or replace them. Let us know some more info, and you will get the help you need.

[Clyde65]

Vent window only has rubber, no sealant.

Since you have an automatic, check to see if the neutral safety switch is moved or not connected or bad.

[gabe2000]

I was reading this link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471
(wing,vent window rebuilt forum)
and I guess I am using the wrong term. Its not the vent window channel, it's the glass window. I order this from MCL complete kit and it did not came with it.

I am converting the truck to auto but I'll check the points and surf the web for instruction on how to replace them. I bought feeling and points but I was told if there's no burn mark and spark plug are sparking then it not the points. They do have a "light" spark.

[Clyde65]

if your talking about the glass fitting into the wing window frame, still no silicone, you use the glass "tape" that is basically thin rubber and you sorta jam it in the groove....gently.

Umm if your barely getting spark, check your coil too, it could be bad.

[gabe2000]

Where can I buy the glass tape for the wing glass? MCL does not have it.

[Dino Driver]

If you are still running points and condensor then I would say to look there first. If you leave the ignition on for a long period of time without the motor running you will burn the points out if the points are "made". Leaving the ignition on can also damage the condensor.

On another note: Bad grounds are usually the first things to happen in an electrical system. Make sure all contacts and tight, clean and free of chicken feathers!

[gabe2000]

its been a long hard week. this what I did: installed captain fab's steering bx adaptor, installed sway bar, installed the heater system and I got the truck to turn the engine with the key switch(ignition)!!!!!!...but it was about to start and there was a spark by the battery and its dead again!!!

anyway Where can i buy the wing window gasket????

[Dino Driver]

Brothers Trucks has then and they are on sale. Click the link -------> http://www.brotherstrucks.com/products.asp?dept=712

[knuckledragger]

i have a roll of the tape if you want it.Pm me for my phone #.
Dan