What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 159 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

54belair · 07-04-2016, 07:54 PM

My 1406 has been off and sitting almost 4 years. Took it apart today, cleaned and started re assembly. It had jets in wrong, check ball missing and about 1/8 inch crud in the float bowls. It didn't run that great then---maybe better now!!

**Mike_The_Grad** · 07-04-2016, 09:11 PM

Very productive 4th. Revealed my torn th350 old style dipstick, leading me to discover I had an extra quart in the trans. After letting it sit over night (while also cleaning up original ground straps,re-sealing my ball and socket header collectors, unclogging trans vent, clean and regap the even numbered spark plugs (drivers side was lastweek.) Checking plug wires for resistance and replace #8 wire. After all said and done, was able to chirp the tires second and third gear without mashing the pedal. That's a first for me. Stock th350 stock 3.07 rearend and .040 over on my 350 sbc with comp cam kit. LWB factory over load leaf springs.

**ohboy321** · 07-04-2016, 10:26 PM

I made a major adjustment to my timing and wow what a difference.

The truck is new to me and I have only suspected that the 327 may have a cam in it. I set it to the factory spec of 2* BTDC with less than stellar results.

It has a Holly Street Dominator intake, a Holly street carb, and I just added a Street Fire HEI distributor, but it just didn't have any get up and go. It hesitated a lot on acceleration.

I poked around the web and read that setting it to 14-16* BTDC with an unknown cam would be a good starting point.

The difference is huge, which I think confirms that it does have a cam in it.

We have a major hill in town that I could not go up without down shifting...now I can fly up that hill and accelerate...lots of giddy up now!

I will make some more adjustments over time, but am very glad this engine has come alive.

72freak · 07-04-2016, 10:36 PM

Today the inter-cooler and condenser were mounted, turbo pipes mounted, emergency brake run, exhaust re hung and managed to get the steering hooked up.

**Mike_The_Grad** · 07-04-2016, 11:07 PM

Pictures. 1st. MY Custom/10 LWB w/factory overload rear leafs.
2nd. A little time lapse with some words I found appropriate.(Instagram post.)

VWNate1 · 07-05-2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_The_Grad

Pictures. 1st. MY Custom/10 LWB w/factory overload rear leafs.
2nd. A little time lapse with some words I found appropriate.(Instagram post.)

It's a sad dog that won't wag it's own tail......

jpoole · 07-05-2016, 05:03 PM

Got the new valve covers and air cleaner on.

JG67 · 07-05-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jpoole

Got the new valve covers and air cleaner on.

That is one nice looking bay...

hdff · 07-05-2016, 06:18 PM

Changed a fan belt after getting it back from getting motor work. New cam, intake, Holley carb, rolled rockers, torque converter, motor mounts and headers. Very happy with the outcome........

**Already Gone** · 07-05-2016, 06:29 PM

Peeled off the old split chipped tailgate letters and put new ones on.

**RodnRudy** · 07-05-2016, 07:16 PM

Drove to the alignment shop and got that taken care of. Painted the tail lite and back up lite housings silver and installed the new Lokar accelerator cable.

SKT · 07-05-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jpoole

Got the new valve covers and air cleaner on.

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Originally Posted by hdff

Changed a fan belt after getting it back from getting motor work. New cam, intake, Holley carb, rolled rockers, torque converter, motor mounts and headers. Very happy with the outcome........

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Those are some great looking engine bays!

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**dflarsen77** · 07-05-2016, 07:45 PM

Got the title transferred into my name. I'm always scared when I buy a car from an individual that somehow it's going to come up as a salvaged title or something at the DMV. But I was fine. And if you're in CA, always use the online appointment system. In & out in 10 minutes. Speaking of which, now I want a cheeseburger from In & Out!

66clow · 07-05-2016, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dflarsen77

Got the title transferred into my name. I'm always scared when I buy a car from an individual that somehow it's going to come up as a salvaged title or something at the DMV. But I was fine. And if you're in CA, always use the online appointment system. In & out in 10 minutes. Speaking of which, now I want a cheeseburger from In & Out!

Just went thru this same thing in LA. Your always afraid until you get that tag in your hands. I bought a truck from a guy in Phoenix with a truck last titled in Utah by someone else. He never transferred the title so no telling what could have come up. It all worked out and an in and out burger sounds good to me as well. Most folks on here have no idea what we are talking about.: )

**Stocker** · 07-05-2016, 08:53 PM

Went to move the truck into the carport to install the new 3-point belts..... no start. Cranks good and fires up momentarily with starting fluid, then dies. I recently replaced the fuel filter so that should be good. Maybe a bad fuel pump, it's many years old. Didn't really want to work on this in the gravel at the edge of the street but it looks like that's my only option. Will break out the vacuum/pressure gauge tomorrow and see what we have.

**dflarsen77** · 07-06-2016, 04:30 PM

Do you ever go out to start poking around on your truck, because for instance you know there's something fishy, and you do sort of a fact finding mission? And your fact finding mission makes your heart drop a little bit? Had one of those today, but I'm excited because I have the wacky wiring basically figured out.

I found this:

I had noted it before, but after realizing a couple things, I figure the truck has probably been hit in the front. The wiring harness that runs from the driver to passenger side at the radiator support is completely replaced with just white wire for each one. The driver side engine mount only has 1 bolt on the top, 2nd one isn't there. The bumper is a 73+. And then that beautiful obvious crack/wrinkle around the hole to the rear of the passenger side engine mount. But at least I know. When I get the body off the frame (someday!) to refinish, I can get the dimensions straightened. I mean, it seems fine, so it's probably totally good, right?

But the wiring in general is a rat's nest. The best thing I found today though was this:

It's a little toggle under the column. First note, this truck was converted to HEI. So after tracing the wires, this toggle is connected like such. The white braided resistor wire from the harness (that lowers voltage for the old points distributor) runs to a splice, where one end goes to THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP (!) and the other end to the toggle switch. Then the other end of the toggle comes back into the engine compartment and runs to THE DISTRIBUTOR AND THE CHOKE! There was a great deal of laughter after the small amount of cursing. PO shenanigans, they're the best! I figure it's a low tech anti-theft device. But definitely getting replaced.

Caddylackn · 07-06-2016, 06:38 PM

Yabba dabba do. Barney can now power the truck. Next weekend the driver side and Fred gets to help power also.

**GR8-68** · 07-06-2016, 08:01 PM

Uhoh, your floor fell out !!

I love this thread, it is great to see what everyone is doing with their trucks

mud.man.rj · 07-06-2016, 08:46 PM

There sure is some interesting things to see, I looked under my 79 3/4 ton I just bought and see the body lift and cab mounts are nasty looking under the back of the cab, the fun is just begun..

RickDeVon · 07-06-2016, 09:24 PM

Started making changes to this all stock ride...Stovebolt 6 HEI and a Webber 32/36 carb with electric choke...runs smoothly and starts easier ...still have to plug the hole in the side of valve cover...may be time to clean this engine up ...

jpoole · 07-07-2016, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickDeVon

Started making changes to this all stock ride...Stovebolt 6 HEI and a Webber 32/36 carb with electric choke...runs smoothly and starts easier ...still have to plug the hole in the side of valve cover...may be time to clean this engine up ...

Hi Rick, may want to stick a breather on there instead of plug as it looks like you have a PCV valve.

OregonNed · 07-07-2016, 10:39 AM

Getting closer to the wood installation. Trying to get the final push down to painting the bed - working with three other guy's schedules to cooperate.

RickDeVon · 07-07-2016, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpoole

Hi Rick, may want to stick a breather on there instead of plug as it looks like you have a PCV valve.

You are correct...working on that now...trying to find one that I can replace the oil fill cap with...

scooterpimp · 07-07-2016, 10:57 PM

Spent today doing the old fashioned splitting ,cleaning , bolting & welding of my 71's trailing arms. Have to finish welding other arm in the morning , was sweating so bad my welding helmet lense kept flooding. Just like me to start a welding project on the hottest day of the year! Lol.

scooterpimp · 07-07-2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickDeVon

Started making changes to this all stock ride...Stovebolt 6 HEI and a Webber 32/36 carb with electric choke...runs smoothly and starts easier ...still have to plug the hole in the side of valve cover...may be time to clean this engine up ...

Hows the acceleration after hei/carb upgrade? Any bogging/sputtering?

07-04-2016, 07:54 PM	#3951
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My 1406 has been off and sitting almost 4 years. Took it apart today, cleaned and started re assembly. It had jets in wrong, check ball missing and about 1/8 inch crud in the float bowls. It didn't run that great then---maybe better now!! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

07-04-2016, 09:11 PM	#3952
Mike_The_Grad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 582	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Very productive 4th. Revealed my torn th350 old style dipstick, leading me to discover I had an extra quart in the trans. After letting it sit over night (while also cleaning up original ground straps,re-sealing my ball and socket header collectors, unclogging trans vent, clean and regap the even numbered spark plugs (drivers side was lastweek.) Checking plug wires for resistance and replace #8 wire. After all said and done, was able to chirp the tires second and third gear without mashing the pedal. That's a first for me. Stock th350 stock 3.07 rearend and .040 over on my 350 sbc with comp cam kit. LWB factory over load leaf springs. __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB - Mine 1964 C/10 LWB - My Dad's Instagram: Mike_The_Grad

07-04-2016, 10:26 PM	#3953
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 276	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I made a major adjustment to my timing and wow what a difference. The truck is new to me and I have only suspected that the 327 may have a cam in it. I set it to the factory spec of 2* BTDC with less than stellar results. It has a Holly Street Dominator intake, a Holly street carb, and I just added a Street Fire HEI distributor, but it just didn't have any get up and go. It hesitated a lot on acceleration. I poked around the web and read that setting it to 14-16* BTDC with an unknown cam would be a good starting point. The difference is huge, which I think confirms that it does have a cam in it. We have a major hill in town that I could not go up without down shifting...now I can fly up that hill and accelerate...lots of giddy up now! I will make some more adjustments over time, but am very glad this engine has come alive.

07-04-2016, 10:36 PM	#3954
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today the inter-cooler and condenser were mounted, turbo pipes mounted, emergency brake run, exhaust re hung and managed to get the steering hooked up. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-04-2016, 11:07 PM	#3955
Mike_The_Grad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 582	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pictures. 1st. MY Custom/10 LWB w/factory overload rear leafs. 2nd. A little time lapse with some words I found appropriate.(Instagram post.) Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB - Mine 1964 C/10 LWB - My Dad's Instagram: Mike_The_Grad Last edited by Mike_The_Grad; 07-04-2016 at 11:10 PM. Reason: Gotta love those sideways pictures...

07-05-2016, 05:03 PM	#3957
jpoole Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the new valve covers and air cleaner on. Attached Images

07-05-2016, 06:18 PM	#3959
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed a fan belt after getting it back from getting motor work. New cam, intake, Holley carb, rolled rockers, torque converter, motor mounts and headers. Very happy with the outcome........ Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-05-2016, 06:29 PM	#3960
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Peeled off the old split chipped tailgate letters and put new ones on. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-05-2016, 07:16 PM	#3961
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove to the alignment shop and got that taken care of. Painted the tail lite and back up lite housings silver and installed the new Lokar accelerator cable.

07-05-2016, 07:45 PM	#3963
dflarsen77 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the title transferred into my name. I'm always scared when I buy a car from an individual that somehow it's going to come up as a salvaged title or something at the DMV. But I was fine. And if you're in CA, always use the online appointment system. In & out in 10 minutes. Speaking of which, now I want a cheeseburger from In & Out!

07-05-2016, 08:53 PM	#3965
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to move the truck into the carport to install the new 3-point belts..... no start. Cranks good and fires up momentarily with starting fluid, then dies. I recently replaced the fuel filter so that should be good. Maybe a bad fuel pump, it's many years old. Didn't really want to work on this in the gravel at the edge of the street but it looks like that's my only option. Will break out the vacuum/pressure gauge tomorrow and see what we have. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-06-2016, 04:30 PM	#3966
dflarsen77 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Do you ever go out to start poking around on your truck, because for instance you know there's something fishy, and you do sort of a fact finding mission? And your fact finding mission makes your heart drop a little bit? Had one of those today, but I'm excited because I have the wacky wiring basically figured out. I found this: I had noted it before, but after realizing a couple things, I figure the truck has probably been hit in the front. The wiring harness that runs from the driver to passenger side at the radiator support is completely replaced with just white wire for each one. The driver side engine mount only has 1 bolt on the top, 2nd one isn't there. The bumper is a 73+. And then that beautiful obvious crack/wrinkle around the hole to the rear of the passenger side engine mount. But at least I know. When I get the body off the frame (someday!) to refinish, I can get the dimensions straightened. I mean, it seems fine, so it's probably totally good, right? But the wiring in general is a rat's nest. The best thing I found today though was this: It's a little toggle under the column. First note, this truck was converted to HEI. So after tracing the wires, this toggle is connected like such. The white braided resistor wire from the harness (that lowers voltage for the old points distributor) runs to a splice, where one end goes to THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP (!) and the other end to the toggle switch. Then the other end of the toggle comes back into the engine compartment and runs to THE DISTRIBUTOR AND THE CHOKE! There was a great deal of laughter after the small amount of cursing. PO shenanigans, they're the best! I figure it's a low tech anti-theft device. But definitely getting replaced.

07-06-2016, 06:38 PM	#3967
Caddylackn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 171	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yabba dabba do. Barney can now power the truck. Next weekend the driver side and Fred gets to help power also. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Custom Camper C20; Factree Air, 350/TH400/Dana 70U with C30 wheel cylinders, Disk brakes, H4 conversion, headlight relay mod, 3G 135 amp alternator. 7500 GVW

07-06-2016, 08:01 PM	#3968
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Uhoh, your floor fell out !! I love this thread, it is great to see what everyone is doing with their trucks __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-06-2016, 08:46 PM	#3969
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? Chapter II There sure is some interesting things to see, I looked under my 79 3/4 ton I just bought and see the body lift and cab mounts are nasty looking under the back of the cab, the fun is just begun.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.



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07-06-2016, 09:24 PM	#3970
RickDeVon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started making changes to this all stock ride...Stovebolt 6 HEI and a Webber 32/36 carb with electric choke...runs smoothly and starts easier ...still have to plug the hole in the side of valve cover...may be time to clean this engine up ... Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 I6 250 TH350 power steering and power breaks...

07-07-2016, 10:39 AM	#3972
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Getting closer to the wood installation. Trying to get the final push down to painting the bed - working with three other guy's schedules to cooperate. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-07-2016, 10:57 PM	#3974
scooterpimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Newark ,Delaware Posts: 158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Spent today doing the old fashioned splitting ,cleaning , bolting & welding of my 71's trailing arms. Have to finish welding other arm in the morning , was sweating so bad my welding helmet lense kept flooding. Just like me to start a welding project on the hottest day of the year! Lol.

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