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**Madkidd007** · 06-15-2019, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

If I had known what a pain it would be to install an edelbrock on a stock cast iron sbc manifold I wouldn't have done it. But the carb was free and I learned a few things along the way in addition to how to do a carb rebuild.

I read that I needed a spacer to keep the carb from overheating. Bought one, and learned that Square bore and Spread bore are not the same. So then I needed an adapter plate kit. The one I bought wasn't machined properly so I had to grind down the bolt heads so they fit into the adapter plate. The carb studs were cheap-o and I stripped one. So I got a better quality set and installed them (after the pic below).

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Not that it matters now. But if you have to do this again or end up with a vacuum leak. You could just drill out the holes in the spacer and run long studs all the way from the intake thru the spacer and carb. Also a “base gasket” is what I used to run, thicker and less prone to leaks while spacing the carb up. Looks like you’ve got it handled but just sharing thoughts if you end up redoing the setup or a leak arises

**68bowtie** · 06-16-2019, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Madkidd007

Not that it matters now. But if you have to do this again or end up with a vacuum leak. You could just drill out the holes in the spacer and run long studs all the way from the intake thru the spacer and carb. Also a “base gasket” is what I used to run, thicker and less prone to leaks while spacing the carb up. Looks like you’ve got it handled but just sharing thoughts if you end up redoing the setup or a leak arises

Great point!

**68bowtie** · 07-19-2019, 08:22 PM

Carb installed.

Gear oil.

Brakes bled.

Tail lights installed.

Not 100% finished... but it's driving again!

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-20-2019, 09:37 AM

Looks good, I'm glad you got it drivable.

**Madkidd007** · 07-20-2019, 03:22 PM

This really makes me wish i still had my 69 C30 but you can only drive so many vehicles at once.

**rustytruck50** · 07-22-2019, 04:06 PM

That's one of the most satisfying feelings, after alot of sweating, swearing, etc

**68bowtie** · 07-26-2019, 01:15 AM

For my wife (she is from Texas)

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**68bowtie** · 08-04-2019, 11:17 PM

Flaps are in. Just need to fab up some brackets...

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**Ol Blue K20** · 08-05-2019, 09:01 AM

Those are going to look nice.

**68bowtie** · 11-02-2019, 12:34 PM

It’s bed time boys and girls…

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**68bowtie** · 11-02-2019, 11:10 PM

Didn’t quite get as much done as I wanted today, but made some decent progress. Just need to weld up a few more tacks and prep the rear brace, which will be bolted in place to box in the wood. Tried to keep everything as low profile as possible, and tight with the outer tire width.

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cornerstone · 11-03-2019, 11:24 AM

LOVE this truck! And of course God bless Texas.

**68bowtie** · 11-09-2019, 11:21 PM

Made some more progress today. Rear brace is installed (removable for wood access), welded on d-rings, drilled holes for all the lights, and did some light sanding to get off the mill scale. Halfway installed the class IV receiver. Of course I ran out of weld wire in the middle of everything, but you gotta expect things like that.

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CG · 11-10-2019, 08:49 PM

Great job. I really like this truck!

**68bowtie** · 11-10-2019, 09:14 PM

Thanks guys!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-11-2019, 08:13 AM

Nice work it's looking great. I can't wait to see some wood on it.

**68bowtie** · 11-17-2019, 09:10 PM

7'x11' +/-

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**3757chevy** · 11-17-2019, 09:55 PM

Very Nice! Been worth watching this thread , Thanks for the updates.

flashed · 11-17-2019, 10:06 PM

Wow , the bed turned out nice , just need a Headache Rack to keep that cab nice .

AJohn6 · 11-17-2019, 10:20 PM

The C30 looks amazing. I wished I could have found one nearby for a reasonable price. I am doing a C10 on a 2014 1-ton chassis instead and my on the 1-ton chassis is a ratty rust bucket. Haha

Keep up the great work!

**3757chevy** · 11-17-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Wow , the bed turned out nice , just need a Headache Rack to keep that cab nice .

Somethin' where you can still see that cab.

**rustytruck50** · 11-21-2019, 07:40 PM

Good looking truck..the effort has definitely paid off!

**Palf70Step** · 11-22-2019, 10:11 AM

The bed came out really nice. A super nice truck!

cornerstone · 11-22-2019, 11:18 AM

You've really made this a special truck. I'd love to have that as a daily driver.

**68bowtie** · 12-14-2019, 09:05 PM

Thanks everyone.

Finally reinstalled fender emblems (blech). What a pain. Had to recruit my wife to help at one point (small hands).

Also, discovered a pinhole heater core leak, so got that going too.

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07-19-2019, 08:22 PM	#103
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Carb installed. Gear oil. Brakes bled. Tail lights installed. Not 100% finished... but it's driving again! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-20-2019, 09:37 AM	#104
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Looks good, I'm glad you got it drivable. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-20-2019, 03:22 PM	#105
Madkidd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Locust grove, Ga Posts: 2,236	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) This really makes me wish i still had my 69 C30 but you can only drive so many vehicles at once. __________________ 70 C10 highschool truck now C20 cummins powered 72 Crew Denali, Bigger, Stronger, Faster, well you get the point..... the ole 65 continental Syclone killer AWD T56 LS Paypal please pay as Goods&Services Madkidd00000007@yahoo.com

07-22-2019, 04:06 PM	#106
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) That's one of the most satisfying feelings, after alot of sweating, swearing, etc __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

07-26-2019, 01:15 AM	#107
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) For my wife (she is from Texas) __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

08-04-2019, 11:17 PM	#108
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Flaps are in. Just need to fab up some brackets... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

08-05-2019, 09:01 AM	#109
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Those are going to look nice. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-02-2019, 12:34 PM	#110
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) It’s bed time boys and girls… __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-02-2019, 11:10 PM	#111
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Didn’t quite get as much done as I wanted today, but made some decent progress. Just need to weld up a few more tacks and prep the rear brace, which will be bolted in place to box in the wood. Tried to keep everything as low profile as possible, and tight with the outer tire width. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-03-2019, 11:24 AM	#112
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) LOVE this truck! And of course God bless Texas. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

11-09-2019, 11:21 PM	#113
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Made some more progress today. Rear brace is installed (removable for wood access), welded on d-rings, drilled holes for all the lights, and did some light sanding to get off the mill scale. Halfway installed the class IV receiver. Of course I ran out of weld wire in the middle of everything, but you gotta expect things like that. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-10-2019, 08:49 PM	#114
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,767	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Great job. I really like this truck! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

11-10-2019, 09:14 PM	#115
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Thanks guys! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-11-2019, 08:13 AM	#116
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Nice work it's looking great. I can't wait to see some wood on it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-17-2019, 09:10 PM	#117
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) 7'x11' +/- __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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11-17-2019, 09:55 PM	#118
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,834	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Very Nice! Been worth watching this thread , Thanks for the updates. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-17-2019, 10:06 PM	#119
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Wow , the bed turned out nice , just need a Headache Rack to keep that cab nice .

11-17-2019, 10:20 PM	#120
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) The C30 looks amazing. I wished I could have found one nearby for a reasonable price. I am doing a C10 on a 2014 1-ton chassis instead and my on the 1-ton chassis is a ratty rust bucket. Haha Keep up the great work! __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

11-21-2019, 07:40 PM	#122
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Good looking truck..the effort has definitely paid off! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-22-2019, 10:11 AM	#123
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,586	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) The bed came out really nice. A super nice truck! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-22-2019, 11:18 AM	#124
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) You've really made this a special truck. I'd love to have that as a daily driver. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

12-14-2019, 09:05 PM	#125
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: Project “Blue Bomb” (rebirth of a 1970 c30) Thanks everyone. Finally reinstalled fender emblems (blech). What a pain. Had to recruit my wife to help at one point (small hands). Also, discovered a pinhole heater core leak, so got that going too. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

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