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Driveway Dreams · 06-28-2010, 05:26 PM

Oh...don't worry. I will share my findings.
And yes, this place is awesome!!

54Caddy · 06-28-2010, 05:36 PM

hahah you better! and yea this site is!

Driveway Dreams · 07-05-2010, 10:53 PM

What a difference a good distributor will make! I got this distributor from Clay (6772owner) and just got it in this afternoon...wow! I am not sure if its the weight set, the fact that it is all tight, or that my old one was that shot but it helped a ton!
OLD: under load only pulled to about 3g when pushed hard. And that took forever, babying it.
NEW: Can pull 4500 under load, does it quick, and has "snap" to the skinny pedal. Pretty cool! Now to figure out fuel...

joe231 · 07-05-2010, 11:49 PM

right on!!
I think we need a burnout video now

menace121978 · 07-06-2010, 07:25 AM

thats great news buddy! sounds like the toybox is going to be ready to roll. whats up with the fuel?

JohnC · 07-06-2010, 11:42 AM

Cool glad it solved your problem!

Driveway Dreams · 07-06-2010, 05:28 PM

I am really grateful for the help that everyone gives here! Thank you all! I don't have any way to take and/or post a video. Maybe this weekend. I don't usually do burnouts per-say but I will see about getting you guys something. As for the fuel, I still have a crappy pump that shuts down on me at random.

JohnC · 07-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

..... As for the fuel, I still have a crappy pump that shuts down on me at random.

That just makes the drive interesting.

cochino12 · 07-06-2010, 05:35 PM

Bring it down next weekend and I'll swap a new pump in for you and you can get the patch panel on the blazer

. glad to hear you got it running better

Driveway Dreams · 07-06-2010, 11:48 PM

I wish I'd have time this weekend. The show and cruise are this in Loveland. And my wife's aunt, uncle & cousin are dropping in on us for 2 days. Plus I gotta work on moving. I will probably end up just not cruising it.

STOCKISH · 07-07-2010, 08:13 AM

Now you know a 6.0 swap would fix all that distributor and fuel pump issues!

JohnC · 07-07-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Now you know a 6.0 swap would fix all that distributor and fuel pump issues!

Man you're causing trouble in all the threads.

Driveway Dreams · 07-07-2010, 04:51 PM

Um, hi local salvage yard...I guess Josh is buying all these LS/4L80 parts for me. Awesome huh? I will pick them up as soon as you have them pulled.

STOCKISH · 07-07-2010, 08:45 PM

Anything for you Gerald! Shoot, I could even make you a good deal on my 86 and then you could have both!

Driveway Dreams · 07-07-2010, 10:10 PM

Did I say before that this place is awesome? Josh, there is just one big flaw to all of this...I'm so broke I can't even pay attention. I can't afford the new fuel pump, how will I pay for that primadonna?

*Stitch* · 07-07-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Man you're causing trouble in all the threads.

Tell me about it

STOCKISH · 07-08-2010, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Did I say before that this place is awesome? Josh, there is just one big flaw to all of this...I'm so broke I can't even pay attention. I can't afford the new fuel pump, how will I pay for that primadonna?

What kind of fuel pump you needing? I will get you a new one at my wholesale cost and ship it to ya! Let me know buddy.

Driveway Dreams · 07-08-2010, 08:37 AM

I appreciate the offer. I can use wholesale pricing through work, I just can't afford it even still. I want to just get a blazer tank and set up the OE in tank pump. But that's a matter of finding one again. Or, I can replace the inline one I have with a good inline, that should work fine as well.

STOCKISH · 07-08-2010, 08:58 AM

Yeah the Blazer tank would be cool for sure.

Driveway Dreams · 08-12-2010, 11:46 PM

I have an update! Adam SBtork hooked me up! I now have a Weiand dual plane intake, a Carter 600 w/ e-choke, and got a nice HEI dizzy, with GM performance wires. Now, I just need to find the time to swap that 355 in and sell my 350. I can't wait.

And, a local buddy of mine who does upholstery work,is starting his own business. He is gonna do my truck for the portfolio! That will happen soon enough too, just need a few bucks for materials.

Slow progress is still progress right? Thanks again Adam. Pics to come next week when the computer is set up again. Its still down from the move.

54Caddy · 08-13-2010, 12:15 AM

ever get that tank in??

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Driveway Dreams · 09-12-2010, 11:18 PM

Ok, so it isn't a Blazer tank update. But it is 2 other updates none the less!

The first: I got some free seat belts from Adam, Cochino12. I thought I would dye them Black as they were Dark Blue. FAIL! Results to follow...Showing the wash, the dye, the rinse, and the old vs new.

Driveway Dreams · 09-12-2010, 11:25 PM

I got a wild hair and a bomb can this afternoon. So, the family & I went out to stripe the truck. Did some "hockey stripes" and even incorporated (into the paint) the old V8 emblems like I used in the "in memory of" stickers for my Grandpa. The stripes turned out pretty good for an hours work in the driveway. What do you guys think?

Threw one in of the kids working on my boy's bike.

menace121978 · 09-13-2010, 07:32 AM

looks sweet Gerald!

i like that a lot

love the pic of the kiddo's. that bike getting a complete overhaul!

06-28-2010, 05:26 PM	#126
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Oh...don't worry. I will share my findings. And yes, this place is awesome!! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

06-28-2010, 05:36 PM	#127
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: The Toybox hahah you better! and yea this site is! __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

07-05-2010, 10:53 PM	#128
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox What a difference a good distributor will make! I got this distributor from Clay (6772owner) and just got it in this afternoon...wow! I am not sure if its the weight set, the fact that it is all tight, or that my old one was that shot but it helped a ton! OLD: under load only pulled to about 3g when pushed hard. And that took forever, babying it. NEW: Can pull 4500 under load, does it quick, and has "snap" to the skinny pedal. Pretty cool! Now to figure out fuel... __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-05-2010, 11:49 PM	#129
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The Toybox right on!! I think we need a burnout video now __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-05-2010 at 11:49 PM.

07-06-2010, 07:25 AM	#130
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The Toybox thats great news buddy! sounds like the toybox is going to be ready to roll. whats up with the fuel? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-06-2010, 11:42 AM	#131
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The Toybox Cool glad it solved your problem!

07-06-2010, 05:28 PM	#132
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox I am really grateful for the help that everyone gives here! Thank you all! I don't have any way to take and/or post a video. Maybe this weekend. I don't usually do burnouts per-say but I will see about getting you guys something. As for the fuel, I still have a crappy pump that shuts down on me at random. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-06-2010, 05:35 PM	#134
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: The Toybox Bring it down next weekend and I'll swap a new pump in for you and you can get the patch panel on the blazer . glad to hear you got it running better __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-06-2010, 11:48 PM	#135
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox I wish I'd have time this weekend. The show and cruise are this in Loveland. And my wife's aunt, uncle & cousin are dropping in on us for 2 days. Plus I gotta work on moving. I will probably end up just not cruising it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 07-06-2010 at 11:52 PM.

07-07-2010, 08:13 AM	#136
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The Toybox Now you know a 6.0 swap would fix all that distributor and fuel pump issues! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-07-2010, 04:51 PM	#138
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Um, hi local salvage yard...I guess Josh is buying all these LS/4L80 parts for me. Awesome huh? I will pick them up as soon as you have them pulled. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-07-2010, 08:45 PM	#139
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The Toybox Anything for you Gerald! Shoot, I could even make you a good deal on my 86 and then you could have both! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-07-2010, 10:10 PM	#140
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Did I say before that this place is awesome? Josh, there is just one big flaw to all of this...I'm so broke I can't even pay attention. I can't afford the new fuel pump, how will I pay for that primadonna? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-08-2010, 08:37 AM	#143
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox I appreciate the offer. I can use wholesale pricing through work, I just can't afford it even still. I want to just get a blazer tank and set up the OE in tank pump. But that's a matter of finding one again. Or, I can replace the inline one I have with a good inline, that should work fine as well. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-08-2010, 08:58 AM	#144
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The Toybox Yeah the Blazer tank would be cool for sure. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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08-12-2010, 11:46 PM	#145
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox I have an update! Adam SBtork hooked me up! I now have a Weiand dual plane intake, a Carter 600 w/ e-choke, and got a nice HEI dizzy, with GM performance wires. Now, I just need to find the time to swap that 355 in and sell my 350. I can't wait. And, a local buddy of mine who does upholstery work,is starting his own business. He is gonna do my truck for the portfolio! That will happen soon enough too, just need a few bucks for materials. Slow progress is still progress right? Thanks again Adam. Pics to come next week when the computer is set up again. Its still down from the move. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-13-2010, 12:15 AM	#146
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: The Toybox ever get that tank in?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

09-12-2010, 11:18 PM	#148
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Ok, so it isn't a Blazer tank update. But it is 2 other updates none the less! The first: I got some free seat belts from Adam, Cochino12. I thought I would dye them Black as they were Dark Blue. FAIL! Results to follow...Showing the wash, the dye, the rinse, and the old vs new. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-12-2010, 11:25 PM	#149
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox I got a wild hair and a bomb can this afternoon. So, the family & I went out to stripe the truck. Did some "hockey stripes" and even incorporated (into the paint) the old V8 emblems like I used in the "in memory of" stickers for my Grandpa. The stripes turned out pretty good for an hours work in the driveway. What do you guys think? Threw one in of the kids working on my boy's bike. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 09-12-2010 at 11:26 PM. Reason: spelling

09-13-2010, 07:32 AM	#150
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The Toybox looks sweet Gerald! i like that a lot love the pic of the kiddo's. that bike getting a complete overhaul! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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