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**RenoKeene** · 08-01-2012, 09:19 AM

VIDEO ADDED! We fired up the 402 last night for the first time since the rebuild (about a year ago). No fuel line from the pump to the carb yet so it was the old pour the gas in the carb trick, fired right up! Really loud with open headers but very cool to finally hear it run. Huge weight off my chest! Shouldn't be too long now until I finish this build up, then its time to show this thing off....WOOOHOOO!
Sorry but I was too busy to take pics or video so here are some teaser shots, the front end pic is from Monday and the engine pic is from a couple weeks ago.

Sequoyah · 08-01-2012, 09:33 AM

looks like a nice clean build

**Stocker** · 08-01-2012, 09:59 AM

Beautiful truck -- I bet that sounded fantastic with open headers!

**RenoKeene** · 08-01-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sequoyah

looks like a nice clean build

Thanks. Since this is my first shot at restoring anything I have been real picky about the quality of all the parts and pieces I used, lots of NOS and high end OEM. Should be a pretty special truck when its finished being a factory Big Block A/C unit. This forum made it a lot easier than it could have been. Thanks to all who have helped so far.

black_sheep454 · 08-01-2012, 10:14 AM

Congrats
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OJ1988 · 08-01-2012, 12:42 PM

Looks good! Congrats on the fire up, fired mine up for the first time last week.

**RenoKeene** · 08-01-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OJ1988

Looks good! Congrats on the fire up, fired mine up for the first time last week.

It feels really good to succesfully fire your rebuilt engine for the first time!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-01-2012, 02:45 PM

Wow!! Looks great!! Fitting and installing the wood on the stepper I am working on is my next major project. Hope it looks half as good as yours does.

WES

bruceman1968 · 08-01-2012, 03:23 PM

Reno, Wow!! The truck looks great, and the interior is beautiful. I really like the way the interior came out. Nice job!

**RenoKeene** · 08-01-2012, 04:03 PM

Thanks Wes, assemble everything lose then tighten it all up. I got this cypress and SS goodies from Bedwoodandparts.com, real nice stuff.

Thanks Bruceman, I'll be heading your way for some beach photos when I'm done. Maybe we could hookup with the Bigsnookmaster and do some cruzing.

original-71 · 08-01-2012, 04:13 PM

very nice

ts71281 · 08-01-2012, 04:29 PM

What headers are you running on that 402? Would you be as so kind as to post up some pictures of them from the side? I would like to see what kind of clearance you have.

**70cst** · 08-01-2012, 06:56 PM

Very very nice

doubleb's69 · 08-01-2012, 07:25 PM

Man Reno that truck is sweet! I love everything about it, especially being that its a GMC. I also like the dual snorkel air cleaner.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-01-2012, 08:18 PM

That's great you got him running! I remember when you got it painted, I've loved this truck since then.

no moa · 08-01-2012, 09:14 PM

Awesome! What a beautiful truck
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**Hart_Rod** · 08-01-2012, 09:15 PM

Very nice!!!
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**special-K** · 08-01-2012, 09:57 PM

Sounds real good!I mean,looks real good. I think I can hear it looking at the pictures.

slowyellow · 08-01-2012, 10:11 PM

Truck looks outstanding man. And I'm diggin the interior!

**leddzepp** · 08-01-2012, 11:11 PM

VERY nice! Very original, with some nice custom touches that look like they belonged there in the first place.

bruceman1968 · 08-02-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Thanks Bruceman, I'll be heading your way for some beach photos when I'm done. Maybe we could hookup with the Bigsnookmaster and do some cruzing.

Sounds good man, just let us know when your heading this way.

**RenoKeene** · 08-02-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ts71281

What headers are you running on that 402? Would you be as so kind as to post up some pictures of them from the side? I would like to see what kind of clearance you have.

Hooker long tube truck headers, plenty of clearance. I'll post up some pics for you in a day or two.

jjzepplin · 08-02-2012, 08:31 AM

That truck looks very very nice! How long have you been working on it?

**RenoKeene** · 08-02-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

That truck looks very very nice! How long have you been working on it?

I've been working on this one for about 18 months. I have a full time job and a large local family so only get to work on it a couple hours a day after work and on the weekends, pending family activities etc.
My dad and I also restored my 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper that I will be pulling behind my 70 GMC (painted to match the truck). Throw in my 67 slant back hauler and my brother's 70 BB Sierra Grande and you could say my plate is full.

lolo33 · 08-02-2012, 11:17 AM

where did you find your 6 lugs racing wheels ? In France, I can't find a site which is able to send it to France.
what are dimensions (15 X 8 ?)
what are dimensions of tires ?

08-01-2012, 09:19 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Its ALIVE! VIDEO ADDED! We fired up the 402 last night for the first time since the rebuild (about a year ago). No fuel line from the pump to the carb yet so it was the old pour the gas in the carb trick, fired right up! Really loud with open headers but very cool to finally hear it run. Huge weight off my chest! Shouldn't be too long now until I finish this build up, then its time to show this thing off....WOOOHOOO! Sorry but I was too busy to take pics or video so here are some teaser shots, the front end pic is from Monday and the engine pic is from a couple weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 08-06-2012 at 12:07 PM. Reason: Video added

08-01-2012, 09:33 AM	#2
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Its ALIVE! looks like a nice clean build __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

08-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#3
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08-01-2012, 12:42 PM	#6
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08-01-2012, 03:23 PM	#9
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08-01-2012, 04:03 PM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Its ALIVE! Thanks Wes, assemble everything lose then tighten it all up. I got this cypress and SS goodies from Bedwoodandparts.com, real nice stuff. Thanks Bruceman, I'll be heading your way for some beach photos when I'm done. Maybe we could hookup with the Bigsnookmaster and do some cruzing. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-01-2012, 04:13 PM	#11
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08-01-2012, 04:29 PM	#12
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Re: Its ALIVE! What headers are you running on that 402? Would you be as so kind as to post up some pictures of them from the side? I would like to see what kind of clearance you have.

08-01-2012, 06:56 PM	#13
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08-01-2012, 07:25 PM	#14
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08-01-2012, 08:18 PM	#15
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08-01-2012, 09:14 PM	#16
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08-01-2012, 09:15 PM	#17
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08-01-2012, 09:57 PM	#18
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