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Andy4639 · 03-19-2018, 04:24 PM

Went to the Myrtle beach car show this past weekend.

I found the back S/S simulators for $50.00 for it. Look a lot better now to get the fronts.

Andy4639 · 03-19-2018, 06:52 PM

Got home today and decided it was time to start on the exshaust manifolds. I got the passenger side almost off. If it's not raining tomorrow I'll get under it and take the drop downs loose and it will be off.
It had 3 of the bolts rusted so bad the heads where gone. Had to use the rounded off sockets to get them off. One rang the head off. I hope after I get the manifold off I can get the stud out.
Both sides have only 2 studs holding the down pipes and it noisey!

**Steeveedee** · 03-19-2018, 10:43 PM

Soak the snot out of 'em with Kroil or some such, and use plenty of heat...outside, unless you wanna die from the fumes. If you can find some left hand drill bits https://www.harborfreight.com/left-h...-pc-61686.html so that when you end up drilling them out, that if the drill catches and backs them out, you won't have to hammer in an Easy Out.

Nice looking wheels, BTW.

67_C-30 · 03-19-2018, 11:12 PM

Cool looking ramp truck! It looks like a longer version of Brutus.

Andy4639 · 03-20-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Cool looking ramp truck! It looks like a longer version of Brutus.

Thanks guy's. I sure hope I can get the one stud out after I remove the manifold. I soaked them good with Kroil a few weeks ago. I need to soak them again but the bolts came right out after I got the sockets for rounded off bolt heads. That one bolt was the only problem one. The bolts had been in so long that they had no head on them for a regular socket to grab.

My bed is a little over 19' if I remember right.

Andy4639 · 03-22-2018, 09:33 PM

Got insurance back on the ramp so I started working on it again. Took the old manifolds off. Both of them only had 2 studs holding the exhaust pipes on. I started the process of taking them off!
Man what a nightmare. Both of them ended up fighting me. The passenger side only one bolt but the drivers side had 2. Both center bolts where bent opposite of each other. I finally got enough room to cut them off and just barely did have enough stud to back them out with! I tapped all the holes and cleaned them good afterwards. I also did new spark plugs since I broke one on the passenger side getting it off. So it should be good to go by lunch time I hope.
Next will be installing the 2 front tires then the tilt column.

**VetteVet** · 03-22-2018, 10:00 PM

You sure that truck didn't come from Michigan Andy?

Andy4639 · 03-22-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VetteVet

You sure that truck didn't come from Michigan Andy?

It sure could have!

Andy4639 · 03-23-2018, 08:59 PM

Finished up the drivers side exhaust today and got the 2 front tires on it as well. Filled it up with premium gas also.
Going to try and get the new door rubbers I bought installed tomorrow.
That tag is pure gold! Wel maybe pure rust!

Barnfind46 · 03-24-2018, 01:28 PM

" I love ramp trucks and I cannot lie!"

03-19-2018, 04:24 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Ramp got a little loving Went to the Myrtle beach car show this past weekend. I found the back S/S simulators for $50.00 for it. Look a lot better now to get the fronts. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-19-2018, 06:52 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ramp got a little loving Got home today and decided it was time to start on the exshaust manifolds. I got the passenger side almost off. If it's not raining tomorrow I'll get under it and take the drop downs loose and it will be off. It had 3 of the bolts rusted so bad the heads where gone. Had to use the rounded off sockets to get them off. One rang the head off. I hope after I get the manifold off I can get the stud out. Both sides have only 2 studs holding the down pipes and it noisey! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-19-2018, 10:43 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Ramp got a little loving Soak the snot out of 'em with Kroil or some such, and use plenty of heat...outside, unless you wanna die from the fumes. If you can find some left hand drill bits https://www.harborfreight.com/left-h...-pc-61686.html so that when you end up drilling them out, that if the drill catches and backs them out, you won't have to hammer in an Easy Out. Nice looking wheels, BTW. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-19-2018, 11:12 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Ramp got a little loving Cool looking ramp truck! It looks like a longer version of Brutus. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-22-2018, 09:33 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ramp got a little loving Got insurance back on the ramp so I started working on it again. Took the old manifolds off. Both of them only had 2 studs holding the exhaust pipes on. I started the process of taking them off! Man what a nightmare. Both of them ended up fighting me. The passenger side only one bolt but the drivers side had 2. Both center bolts where bent opposite of each other. I finally got enough room to cut them off and just barely did have enough stud to back them out with! I tapped all the holes and cleaned them good afterwards. I also did new spark plugs since I broke one on the passenger side getting it off. So it should be good to go by lunch time I hope. Next will be installing the 2 front tires then the tilt column. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-22-2018, 10:00 PM	#7
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,703	Re: Ramp got a little loving You sure that truck didn't come from Michigan Andy? __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-23-2018, 08:59 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ramp got a little loving Finished up the drivers side exhaust today and got the 2 front tires on it as well. Filled it up with premium gas also. Going to try and get the new door rubbers I bought installed tomorrow. That tag is pure gold! Wel maybe pure rust! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-24-2018, 01:28 PM	#10
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Ramp got a little loving " I love ramp trucks and I cannot lie!" __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

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