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Alan, if you convert to the disc's (which I would too) you should need to replace the front wheels too. Up through 71 ( I think might have been 72) they used 1/2" studs, after that they went to 9/16".
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Thanks a lot! Now I want a wrecker again. Looking good.
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That will be nice!
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I researched the engine and it's a GM Goodwrench crate 350 Cubic inches 4.00" Bore, 3.47" stroke 8.5:1 compression ratio. 250 HP @4300 rpm 350 ft. lbs of torque @ 3600 rpm ( These Numbers obtained with a Quadrajet Carb,1 5/8" headers , and an Edelbrock Performer intake part # 2101) Engine consists of the following parts: Block -part # 10066034, casting # 10066036 2 piece rear main seal 4 bolt main Crankshaft- # 3932444 Nodular Iron 1985 and older flywheel bolt pattern. Powdered Metal Connecting rods- # 10108688 Cast Aluminum Pistons-#12514101 G.M. High Volume Pump Oil Pump- part # 12555284 Hydraulic Flat tappet Camshaft- #14088839 Intake Lift-.383" Exhaust Lift-.401" Intake Duration @ .050"- 194 Exhaust Duration @.050"- 202 Lobe Seperation-112 This cam Has a mechanical Fuel Pump Lobe. This is a low end Torque oriented camshaft. Cylinder Heads- part # 14034808, casting #33417369, 1.94" Intake valve, 1.50" Exhaust Valve, 76cc Combustion Chamber, 7 Bolt style Exhaust Flange Standard, 85' and prior intake manifold bolt pattern. Perimeter bolt style Valve Covers. This head is very similar to the old #882 castings from the 1970's Also got the wrecker in the shop for a little while. |
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Picked up some west coast mirrors today and hung one temporarily to see how it looks.
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Aaargh, can't stand drillin dem der holes.
Take it you've sat and scoped'em out to see how much you can see. If they work then they're a keeper. |
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Looks good Alan.
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Man I love wreckers! My uncle has been in the business for over 40yrs so I have it in my blood a little. Can't wait to see you make some progress on this thing.
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If you ever have a little free time you should ride up to Chattanooga and check out the International Towing and Recovery museum. There are some nice restored wreckers of all sizes there.
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Alan,the bodyshop sent the doors home with me today if you still want to look at them for your truck.
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Shannon and I went and picked some parts off a 1969 GMC up today. The cab, inner fenders, rad support and sheet metal has surface rust and minimal rot. The outer rocker is the only parts that have any holes to mention. The cab has a new windshield and gasket. I also picked a C30 roof skin with cab lights that I might put on this cab. The only problem is the cab has perfect patina and if I did the roof it would mess up the patina. |
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It is about to get Real!!! :metal:
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I washed everything with a red pad and Ajax. http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/y...pse4f9ba7e.jpg http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/y...psb33c62ba.jpg |
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Thats some good looking sheetmetal you found .
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dayum! That's a whole 'nother truck. I see a frame-off restoration coming!
BTW---You are bringing a tear to my eye! I spent most of 1971 and 1972 driving a dark green '68 C30/Holmes 440 around southeast Texas. Some of the best times of my life. It was a 307 2bbl, of course no overdrive, and prob a 4.10---it was literally foot-to-the-floor most of the time (typical kid driving a company truck). That little engine never skipped a beat! |
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Does the Ajax leave any type of film after rinsing?
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Cool truck. I saw one in a Scrap yard last week. It has had a much harder life that yours.
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I cut the donor roof off today. The front corners are paper thin. Still deciding if I will use it or not. There was a NOS cab light kit on ebay for $240. While it was a little pricey I debated too long. I went to get it and it sold. |
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Seems it would be alot easier to use the light kit from the donor rather than the whole roof panel. Just drill 5 holes (OK and the mounting holes) and swap the wiring over.
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Now see, there in lies presumptuousness.
I've never seen a top with molded bases for the running lights. From my '66 to my modern '06 they were all just smooth lids. Now, I can understand why one would want to preserve the original molded roof lights. I've read a lot of your posts and I was wondering why you did not take the easy route. Now I know you were aspiring to loftier aspirations. Any way you could post a pic of the molded base? I'd like to see it, others too I presume. Love to read your posts. Dave. |
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