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ItsRandy · 09-18-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

That is sweet! What exhaust are you running?
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Hooker SuperComp headers 3.5" collectors, 3" DynoMax mufflers with 3" pipe turned down dumping in front of the rear end.

GCncsuHD · 09-19-2013, 08:28 AM

Was helping my Aunt clean out her garage when my wife said "hey this looks like it came off your truck" Sure enough it was the piece of missing trim from the drivers side quarter panel on my 67!

That's the good news...the bad news is I came home with a lot of junk from that garage

Albeit really old, really cool junk. Such as a 3' Prestone Antifreeze wall thermometer, Craftsman tool box, vintage tools, antique wooden ice box refrigerator, fishing rods and some chairs my great grandfather restored including a high chair my great-great-great grandfather sat in as a baby!

DUALLYTIME · 09-19-2013, 09:26 AM

Hey guys new member here thought this would bee a good place for a first post. Did not do anything today on my 1970 3/4 ton dually i'm trying to restore but took all last week off and managed to replace both floor pans,inner/outer rockers,both cab corners,rebuild lower pass side a-piller, and por-15 the firewall and under the floors. Got alot done but wish i had time to stay with it. Not a body guy more mechanical so i can't wait to see how it truns out ?

legotech7 · 09-19-2013, 11:52 AM

Hay DUALLYTIME, good deal, don't for get to post some pics.......

ole dollor · 09-19-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DUALLYTIME

Hey guys new member here thought this would bee a good place for a first post. Did not do anything today on my 1970 3/4 ton dually i'm trying to restore but took all last week off and managed to replace both floor pans,inner/outer rockers,both cab corners,rebuild lower pass side a-piller, and por-15 the firewall and under the floors. Got alot done but wish i had time to stay with it. Not a body guy more mechanical so i can't wait to see how it truns out ?

welcome to the forum , and we do like lots of pic's ....

jmorri34 · 09-19-2013, 04:18 PM

Installed a new set of 3/4 length ceramic coated headers, have an extra pair of stainless ones now if anyone needs any.Installed my Autometer tach, now just have to iron out the carb issues( runnin fat!!). Gonna gt the new exhaust installed on monday hopefully

mud.man.rj · 09-19-2013, 07:57 PM

Welcome DUALLYTIME, show us a few pic's so we know what we are looking at, we do like to share.
Mudman.

iceship · 09-19-2013, 10:21 PM

Checked gas mileage. .... 7.6 mpg
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mud.man.rj · 09-19-2013, 11:35 PM

iceship, how can your mileage be so bad, what engine and gear ratio plus trans are you running, seems sooo low.

Elliot949 · 09-20-2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

iceship, how can your mileage be so bad, what engine and gear ratio plus trans are you running, seems sooo low.

I can't answer for him but my 67 with a 327 4 barrel carb, turbo 400, and Eaton 457 gears running down the road get about 6 mpg...

iceship · 09-20-2013, 09:01 AM

Carb quick fuel 4bbl double pump... headers. ... good tune up is nexted .. fingers crossed
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In The Ten Ring · 09-20-2013, 09:28 AM

Whoa! And I thought my truck was bad at 12 mpg!

legotech7 · 09-20-2013, 10:47 AM

Why is everyone getting such crappy mpg's? Is it the carb settings? I just have a 2 brl. Rochester on my 350, but I'm getting at least 15.......

Lou Boffa · 09-20-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by legotech7

Why is everyone getting such crappy mpg's? Is it the carb settings? I just have a 2 brl. Rochester on my 350, but I'm getting at least 15.......

Same here.

In The Ten Ring · 09-20-2013, 11:25 AM

Could be rear end: I have a 3 speed on column, 4:11. 250 I6 with Rochester Monojet. It's also anything but "flat" on these roads.....

mud.man.rj · 09-20-2013, 05:05 PM

Just seems so weird on the mileage, I get at least 10mpg and 8 on a bad throttle day with hills like Sanfransisco here and have a min of 480hp 454 with big 38.5" tires (heavy) in a 4x4 so still don't get it. Plus I don't putter around but drive it. Tune up is spot on always though.

Patina'd_402 · 09-20-2013, 06:12 PM

Installed a B&M Megashifter.
The cab still needs the Stick shift hole sealed, Dynamat, Padding, and carpet.

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Patina'd_402 · 09-20-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Just seems so weird on the mileage, I get at least 10mpg and 8 on a bad throttle day with hills like Sanfransisco here and have a min of 480hp 454 with big 38.5" tires (heavy) in a 4x4 so still don't get it. Plus I don't putter around but drive it. Tune up is spot on always though.

Its that 465.... The granny low makes a HUGE difference.
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mud.man.rj · 09-20-2013, 06:31 PM

I run a sm465 also in my gas pig, the Megashifter looks killer, sits up just nice, not to low or high, good choice, does take up a bit of the the box part though doesn't it, how does it work for you.

In The Ten Ring · 09-20-2013, 07:23 PM

I tried to pick up my rebuilt carb but the guy was out.

Patina'd_402 · 09-20-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Megashifter looks killer, sits up just nice, not to low or high, good choice, does take up a bit of the the box part though doesn't it, how does it work for you.

Thanks

Truck hasnt even fired yet.
Still buttoning it up.

The shifter is SUPER nice.
Did i mention it was only $80 ?

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AustinScott · 09-20-2013, 10:49 PM

I bought her a garage buddy...

Scott

heathbirkendahl · 09-20-2013, 11:12 PM

Installed new marker and bumper lights.
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ItsRandy · 09-21-2013, 12:39 AM

Finished color sanding another panel...almost done.

CSGAS · 09-21-2013, 09:19 AM

I got revenge on a shopping cart!!!

09-19-2013, 08:28 AM	#7952
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Was helping my Aunt clean out her garage when my wife said "hey this looks like it came off your truck" Sure enough it was the piece of missing trim from the drivers side quarter panel on my 67! That's the good news...the bad news is I came home with a lot of junk from that garage Albeit really old, really cool junk. Such as a 3' Prestone Antifreeze wall thermometer, Craftsman tool box, vintage tools, antique wooden ice box refrigerator, fishing rods and some chairs my great grandfather restored including a high chair my great-great-great grandfather sat in as a baby! __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s Last edited by GCncsuHD; 09-19-2013 at 08:38 AM.

09-19-2013, 09:26 AM	#7953
DUALLYTIME Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Inola, OK Posts: 11	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hey guys new member here thought this would bee a good place for a first post. Did not do anything today on my 1970 3/4 ton dually i'm trying to restore but took all last week off and managed to replace both floor pans,inner/outer rockers,both cab corners,rebuild lower pass side a-piller, and por-15 the firewall and under the floors. Got alot done but wish i had time to stay with it. Not a body guy more mechanical so i can't wait to see how it truns out ?

09-19-2013, 11:52 AM	#7954
legotech7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kannapolis NC Posts: 193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hay DUALLYTIME, good deal, don't for get to post some pics.......

09-19-2013, 04:18 PM	#7956
jmorri34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 479	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a new set of 3/4 length ceramic coated headers, have an extra pair of stainless ones now if anyone needs any.Installed my Autometer tach, now just have to iron out the carb issues( runnin fat!!). Gonna gt the new exhaust installed on monday hopefully

09-19-2013, 07:57 PM	#7957
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Welcome DUALLYTIME, show us a few pic's so we know what we are looking at, we do like to share. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-19-2013, 10:21 PM	#7958
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Checked gas mileage. .... 7.6 mpg Posted via Mobile Device

09-19-2013, 11:35 PM	#7959
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! iceship, how can your mileage be so bad, what engine and gear ratio plus trans are you running, seems sooo low. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-20-2013, 09:01 AM	#7961
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Carb quick fuel 4bbl double pump... headers. ... good tune up is nexted .. fingers crossed Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2013, 09:28 AM	#7962
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Whoa! And I thought my truck was bad at 12 mpg!

09-20-2013, 10:47 AM	#7963
legotech7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kannapolis NC Posts: 193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Why is everyone getting such crappy mpg's? Is it the carb settings? I just have a 2 brl. Rochester on my 350, but I'm getting at least 15.......

09-20-2013, 11:25 AM	#7965
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Could be rear end: I have a 3 speed on column, 4:11. 250 I6 with Rochester Monojet. It's also anything but "flat" on these roads.....

09-20-2013, 05:05 PM	#7966
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Just seems so weird on the mileage, I get at least 10mpg and 8 on a bad throttle day with hills like Sanfransisco here and have a min of 480hp 454 with big 38.5" tires (heavy) in a 4x4 so still don't get it. Plus I don't putter around but drive it. Tune up is spot on always though. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-20-2013, 06:12 PM	#7967
Patina'd_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Liberal Capitol of Commiefornia Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a B&M Megashifter. The cab still needs the Stick shift hole sealed, Dynamat, Padding, and carpet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400. Last edited by Patina'd_402; 09-21-2013 at 01:42 PM.

09-20-2013, 06:31 PM	#7969
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I run a sm465 also in my gas pig, the Megashifter looks killer, sits up just nice, not to low or high, good choice, does take up a bit of the the box part though doesn't it, how does it work for you. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-20-2013, 07:23 PM	#7970
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I tried to pick up my rebuilt carb but the guy was out.



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09-20-2013, 10:49 PM	#7972
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought her a garage buddy... Scott __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

09-20-2013, 11:12 PM	#7973
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09-21-2013, 12:39 AM	#7974
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished color sanding another panel...almost done.

09-21-2013, 09:19 AM	#7975
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got revenge on a shopping cart!!! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

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