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mcmlxix · 09-20-2003, 09:14 PM

I just got the first chance to drive my truck. I drove it to get it inspected. I had "new" wheels and tires put on. I say new but it's actually some used tires mounted on a set of 1996 Impala SS rims I had. 275/55/17 Dunlops. I took pics and will post them on Monday. (forgot the cable to the digital camera)

The front end is shot. It will need a complete rebuild. For now I just bought 4 shocks and the center drive shaft bearing... and a headlight ....

gashog · 09-20-2003, 09:50 PM

Maiden Voyages are always cool, even better when they make it home under their own power.

Iron-Butt · 09-20-2003, 10:51 PM

I just put SS Impala wheels on my truck. I went with Kuhmo Stx tires. 255/50/17. There is a picture of it on the 60-66 board.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-21-2003, 11:09 AM

Sweet first ride's are alway's neat... I alway's have that feeling down inside ,is it gonna go or are the wheel's gonna depart!!!

mcmlxix · 09-21-2003, 11:26 PM

Ok. I just took it for a 130 mile trip. In order to get it ready I changed all 4 shocks. Much Better. I had to replace a headlight. done. Then was the center support bearing. Not fun. The support bearing went fine, but you have to remove the universal joint. I hate them.. after pounding the S#!% out of it I was only able to get it half apart. I also dented the shaft in the process. I took it to have someone heat it with a tourch to get it out. Then I went to put the new one in ... it doesnt fit(too long).. either the clips are a few thousandths too fat or maybe it was because I opted for the Heavy Duty one from the parts store ... Since I figured grinding the clips seemed like a bad idea, i ground the caps .. only the raised lip .. about the thickness of a credit card ... only then did i get them to fit... long story even longer .. I think I feel a vibration .. but since this is the only the second time driving the truck .. who knows what its from ...

To top it all off .. I am about 100 miles into the 130 .. and Fzzzttt .. some thing shorts .. I loose my tail and brake lights .. my interior goes black ... I have head lights and signals ... grrrr... the horn keep buzzing on and off .. and i mean buzz... (i thought that was odd) .. so I drove the rest of the way with the turn signal on ... people mus of thought I was an ASS!!

Well I guess I have something to do after work Monday ....

I'll get pics ASAP ....

mcmlxix · 09-23-2003, 05:59 PM

Well the short was the dome light wire that was pinched between the cab and the gas tank behind the seat ....

Now I hear a noise from the drive shaft. I hope I put the center bearing in ok. Thats what it sounds like.

Here is a pic to compare the wheels & tires that came with it and the new wheels & tires.

Iron-Butt · 01-07-2004, 08:29 PM

ttt

**old Rusty C10** · 01-07-2004, 08:47 PM

aaah thres nothing like the first ride! and bein king of the road for a day
**** that truck is SWEET!!!

*Randy70C-10* · 01-07-2004, 11:15 PM

Nice!

Hooter · 01-08-2004, 02:41 AM

how's the backspacing on those impala rims?

mcmlxix · 01-08-2004, 10:50 AM

I dont'k know what the back spacing measures, but they fit great. Even with the 275 wide tires there is still an inch and a half space between the rubber and the inside edge of the bed on the rear. The front fits well also, no rubbing, lock to lock... If I can remember to, I'll take a pic from the back to show the tire widts and spacing ....

Paul72 · 01-08-2004, 11:20 AM

Congrats on the voyage! I have been there on many occasions where it's one thing after another on a trip. But I always come back, giving it another chance. I think I'm more forgiving of my truck than I am of anything else!

**CPNE** · 01-08-2004, 11:25 AM

Damn fine truck and sits right too! Don't worry about the gremlins, you'll get them worked out.

krue · 01-08-2004, 06:11 PM

Good looking truck, and any trip that you can drive home from is a good one.

09-20-2003, 09:14 PM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Maiden Voyage I just got the first chance to drive my truck. I drove it to get it inspected. I had "new" wheels and tires put on. I say new but it's actually some used tires mounted on a set of 1996 Impala SS rims I had. 275/55/17 Dunlops. I took pics and will post them on Monday. (forgot the cable to the digital camera) The front end is shot. It will need a complete rebuild. For now I just bought 4 shocks and the center drive shaft bearing... and a headlight .... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

09-20-2003, 09:50 PM	#2
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	Maiden Voyages are always cool, even better when they make it home under their own power. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

09-20-2003, 10:51 PM	#3
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	I just put SS Impala wheels on my truck. I went with Kuhmo Stx tires. 255/50/17. There is a picture of it on the 60-66 board. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

09-21-2003, 11:09 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Sweet first ride's are alway's neat... I alway's have that feeling down inside ,is it gonna go or are the wheel's gonna depart!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-21-2003, 11:26 PM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Update Ok. I just took it for a 130 mile trip. In order to get it ready I changed all 4 shocks. Much Better. I had to replace a headlight. done. Then was the center support bearing. Not fun. The support bearing went fine, but you have to remove the universal joint. I hate them.. after pounding the S#!% out of it I was only able to get it half apart. I also dented the shaft in the process. I took it to have someone heat it with a tourch to get it out. Then I went to put the new one in ... it doesnt fit(too long).. either the clips are a few thousandths too fat or maybe it was because I opted for the Heavy Duty one from the parts store ... Since I figured grinding the clips seemed like a bad idea, i ground the caps .. only the raised lip .. about the thickness of a credit card ... only then did i get them to fit... long story even longer .. I think I feel a vibration .. but since this is the only the second time driving the truck .. who knows what its from ... To top it all off .. I am about 100 miles into the 130 .. and Fzzzttt .. some thing shorts .. I loose my tail and brake lights .. my interior goes black ... I have head lights and signals ... grrrr... the horn keep buzzing on and off .. and i mean buzz... (i thought that was odd) .. so I drove the rest of the way with the turn signal on ... people mus of thought I was an ASS!! Well I guess I have something to do after work Monday .... I'll get pics ASAP .... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

09-23-2003, 05:59 PM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Well the short was the dome light wire that was pinched between the cab and the gas tank behind the seat .... Now I hear a noise from the drive shaft. I hope I put the center bearing in ok. Thats what it sounds like. Here is a pic to compare the wheels & tires that came with it and the new wheels & tires. Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

01-07-2004, 08:29 PM	#7
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	ttt __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

01-07-2004, 08:47 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	aaah thres nothing like the first ride! and bein king of the road for a day **** that truck is SWEET!!! __________________ 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!!

01-07-2004, 11:15 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Nice!

01-08-2004, 02:41 AM	#10
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	how's the backspacing on those impala rims? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-08-2004, 10:50 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	I dont'k know what the back spacing measures, but they fit great. Even with the 275 wide tires there is still an inch and a half space between the rubber and the inside edge of the bed on the rear. The front fits well also, no rubbing, lock to lock... If I can remember to, I'll take a pic from the back to show the tire widts and spacing .... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

01-08-2004, 11:20 AM	#12
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Congrats on the voyage! I have been there on many occasions where it's one thing after another on a trip. But I always come back, giving it another chance. I think I'm more forgiving of my truck than I am of anything else! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-08-2004, 11:25 AM	#13
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Damn fine truck and sits right too! Don't worry about the gremlins, you'll get them worked out. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-08-2004, 06:11 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Good looking truck, and any trip that you can drive home from is a good one. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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