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Spoof · 03-20-2011, 09:53 AM

Let me introduce the finished product of ten years of sporadic effort and expense.
99.9% complete, everything new or rebuilt with the exception of the rear differential and axles.
She makes some disconcerting noises during her shakedown drives and the shift points aren't right, but am I happy? You know it !!. The Ramjet is a great motor. I can't remember anticipating spring like this since I don't know when.
The only thing left to do is get the gauges functioning right, esp. the confounded tach.
Thanks for validating my truck love and helping me out all these years guys.

dave2953 · 03-20-2011, 09:57 AM

Beautiful truck!!! You should be proud...awesome job! What kind of noises?

packrat42 · 03-20-2011, 10:01 AM

Looks good to me

tow guys · 03-20-2011, 10:02 AM

WoW! That is really pretty! Nice job

rcrahn · 03-20-2011, 10:17 AM

Excellent job! How about some pics of that motor?

oldblue1968chevy · 03-20-2011, 11:22 AM

thats a nice GMC

Beat68CST · 03-20-2011, 11:30 AM

What a beaut!

RCbowtie69 · 03-20-2011, 11:33 AM

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!

Shaky · 03-20-2011, 11:42 AM

Looks excellent. Need pics of RamJet installed in truck.

**Tom Vogel** · 03-20-2011, 12:08 PM

WOW! That's Hot!
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VA72C10 · 03-20-2011, 12:22 PM

Super transformation! We need more pictures

bigguy69 · 03-20-2011, 12:57 PM

Spoof · 03-20-2011, 01:54 PM

Thanks for all the kind comments.
Here are some more pics. The ramjet is first rate, couldn't be happier with the quick starts, even idle, acceleration etc. The power is good but it's still in "green" mode so it won't really open up yet. I'm looking forward to getting some nice valve covers, pulleys etc to dress it up with.
Regarding the strange noises. The engine is fine...but there is a racket coming from the trans at times. When the engine heats up the torque converter/flexplate can start to squeal in a strange way (cracked?) Under heavy acceleration there is a clatter which sounds a lot like detonation, but I don't think it is. It also appears my starter isn't fully disengaging. The trans is a new B&M 350 and the starter is a new GM hi torque mini starter.
All in all not the dramas I was expecting for a shakedown cruise.

Spoof · 03-20-2011, 01:56 PM

A couple more

VA72C10 · 03-20-2011, 02:52 PM

super clean! love the interior!!!

franky69c10 · 03-20-2011, 03:19 PM

Wow super clean
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o6r1man · 03-20-2011, 03:25 PM

I dig it man! Great work!!!

**72 Super** · 03-20-2011, 03:31 PM

Your truck really turned out nice! I would say the 10 wait and hard work payed off, very nice. That is the color combo my 72 came with.

Ray

mightymouse · 03-20-2011, 03:36 PM

very nice i like it makes me wanna work on mine

674x4ton · 03-20-2011, 04:58 PM

Ten years of hard labor ,has paid off.--Enjoy

BlackTopMotors · 03-20-2011, 05:02 PM

I'm taking notes! Sweeeeeet Ride!

eagleuh1 · 03-20-2011, 05:40 PM

Very nice build. What gas tank is that?

jhwkns · 03-20-2011, 08:42 PM

Super Nice! WTG

Andy4639 · 03-20-2011, 09:10 PM

Very nice job. Love the fuely! Great job!

hotrod farm truck · 03-20-2011, 09:15 PM

Very nice. I know you can't wait to spin a tire.

03-20-2011, 09:53 AM	#1
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Before and (ten years) After Let me introduce the finished product of ten years of sporadic effort and expense. 99.9% complete, everything new or rebuilt with the exception of the rear differential and axles. She makes some disconcerting noises during her shakedown drives and the shift points aren't right, but am I happy? You know it !!. The Ramjet is a great motor. I can't remember anticipating spring like this since I don't know when. The only thing left to do is get the gauges functioning right, esp. the confounded tach. Thanks for validating my truck love and helping me out all these years guys. Attached Images __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-20-2011, 09:57 AM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Before and (ten years) After Beautiful truck!!! You should be proud...awesome job! What kind of noises? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-20-2011, 10:01 AM	#3
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: Before and (ten years) After Looks good to me __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

03-20-2011, 10:02 AM	#4
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Before and (ten years) After WoW! That is really pretty! Nice job __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org

03-20-2011, 10:17 AM	#5
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Before and (ten years) After Excellent job! How about some pics of that motor?

03-20-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Before and (ten years) After thats a nice GMC __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-20-2011, 11:30 AM	#7
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Before and (ten years) After What a beaut!

03-20-2011, 11:33 AM	#8
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Before and (ten years) After NICE!!!!!!!!!!!

03-20-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Before and (ten years) After Looks excellent. Need pics of RamJet installed in truck. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

03-20-2011, 12:08 PM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Before and (ten years) After WOW! That's Hot! Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2011, 12:22 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Before and (ten years) After Super transformation! We need more pictures __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-20-2011, 12:57 PM	#12
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Before and (ten years) After __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-20-2011, 01:54 PM	#13
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Before and (ten years) After Thanks for all the kind comments. Here are some more pics. The ramjet is first rate, couldn't be happier with the quick starts, even idle, acceleration etc. The power is good but it's still in "green" mode so it won't really open up yet. I'm looking forward to getting some nice valve covers, pulleys etc to dress it up with. Regarding the strange noises. The engine is fine...but there is a racket coming from the trans at times. When the engine heats up the torque converter/flexplate can start to squeal in a strange way (cracked?) Under heavy acceleration there is a clatter which sounds a lot like detonation, but I don't think it is. It also appears my starter isn't fully disengaging. The trans is a new B&M 350 and the starter is a new GM hi torque mini starter. All in all not the dramas I was expecting for a shakedown cruise. Attached Images __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-20-2011, 01:56 PM	#14
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Before and (ten years) After A couple more Attached Images __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-20-2011, 02:52 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Before and (ten years) After super clean! love the interior!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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03-20-2011, 03:19 PM	#16
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Before and (ten years) After Wow super clean Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

03-20-2011, 03:25 PM	#17
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: Before and (ten years) After I dig it man! Great work!!! __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

03-20-2011, 03:31 PM	#18
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,691	Re: Before and (ten years) After Your truck really turned out nice! I would say the 10 wait and hard work payed off, very nice. That is the color combo my 72 came with. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-20-2011, 03:36 PM	#19
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: Before and (ten years) After very nice i like it makes me wanna work on mine

03-20-2011, 04:58 PM	#20
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: Before and (ten years) After Ten years of hard labor ,has paid off.--Enjoy

03-20-2011, 05:02 PM	#21
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Before and (ten years) After I'm taking notes! Sweeeeeet Ride!

03-20-2011, 05:40 PM	#22
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Before and (ten years) After Very nice build. What gas tank is that?

03-20-2011, 08:42 PM	#23
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Before and (ten years) After Super Nice! WTG __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-20-2011, 09:10 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,943	Re: Before and (ten years) After Very nice job. Love the fuely! Great job! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-20-2011, 09:15 PM	#25
hotrod farm truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: reidsville north carolina Posts: 64	Re: Before and (ten years) After Very nice. I know you can't wait to spin a tire.

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