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mehoff400 · 04-11-2016, 08:49 PM

was able to fire it up today and let it run for a little. i saw the temp gauge pined so i turned it off but i think it was just cause it was so low on coolant. would of messed with it some more but battery is about dead and buddy has battery charger.

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-11-2016, 09:20 PM

Cool! Hope to see some footage!

mehoff400 · 04-12-2016, 09:10 PM

messing with it more today and i think i have a bad temp gauge. the gauge shows its overheated quicker than 2 min of starting the engine. crack the radiator and the coolant is very cold. any replacements or way of testing?

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-13-2016, 12:34 AM

Maybe try a new sending unit?

mehoff400 · 04-15-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Maybe try a new sending unit?

currently has a new sending unit. does it have anything to do with the placement of the sending unit? my 230 it was on the thermostat housing. with the 250 out of the nova i got its right above the intake/exhaust. i am wondering if the placement is heating up the sending unit?

mehoff400 · 04-15-2016, 09:48 PM

hood is on and ready for a test drive

62stepside longbox · 04-16-2016, 04:11 PM

Awesome! So how Was the drive with the new t5?

mehoff400 · 04-16-2016, 04:17 PM

i drove it up the street a couple times and back. LOVE it so far just a little worried about going to far with my temp gauge not working correctly. i just picked up a laser temperature gun and going to flush the system to make sure its not clogged up with anything. i had some steam from under the hood but with no overflow bottle i believe its just from the overflow tube.

62stepside longbox · 04-16-2016, 04:25 PM

The "steam" could be smoke from the engine getting hot and burning the paint off. It happens really easily on the exhaust manifold.

mehoff400 · 04-16-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

The "steam" could be smoke from the engine getting hot and burning the paint off. It happens really easily on the exhaust manifold.

yea that was my second thought. i just wanted to make sure. other than that it was running great.

mehoff400 · 04-17-2016, 06:56 PM

got a laser temp gun and everything looks good. took some water out of the radiator due to not having an overflow bottle. took her on 2 10 mile drive and nothing but a smile on my face having this T-5 is so worth it!!! i haven't taken it on the freeway yet but around town it sure is great. i need to get a couple things on order a longer speedo cable. and would like to get a stock tac

mehoff400 · 04-20-2016, 11:25 PM

today i tackled the headlights. they would start turning on and off after turning on for 1 min. added an upgraded wiring with relays in them problem solved and brighter lights. now to figure out what is going on with my rear turn signals. front will work as usual but the rear both will flash i have already replaced the turn signal switch in the column .. any suggestions?

scoot_mcgrute · 05-02-2016, 06:30 PM

Curious what you did for the HEI power wire. I'm getting close to that step on my 66 and not sure 100% how to go about it. Did you replace the wiring from the bulkhead connector to the fuse panel too?

Truck looks great!

mehoff400 · 05-02-2016, 09:21 PM

i can't help ya with that one. when i bought the truck it already had a HEI in it. i am sure tj's chevy can help ya out.

i do want to give an update i have been doing a couple freeway trips with the T-5 now. man this thing is just a cruiser now i can drive anywhere and not worry about a thing. before with the 3 speed i was worried about some step hills in my area. now its no issue and i am passing cars with ease. anyone looking to do the T-5 it is well worth it in my book.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-02-2016, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mehoff400

i can't help ya with that one. when i bought the truck it already had a HEI in it. i am sure tj's chevy can help ya out.

i do want to give an update i have been doing a couple freeway trips with the T-5 now. man this thing is just a cruiser now i can drive anywhere and not worry about a thing. before with the 3 speed i was worried about some step hills in my area. now its no issue and i am passing cars with ease. anyone looking to do the T-5 it is well worth it in my book.

T-5 or tremec for the win! lol I can't wait to test my TKO out.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-02-2016, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

Curious what you did for the HEI power wire. I'm getting close to that step on my 66 and not sure 100% how to go about it. Did you replace the wiring from the bulkhead connector to the fuse panel too?

Truck looks great!

I wired mine from the ignition side of the starter solenoid. Seemed to work nice.

scoot_mcgrute · 05-04-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

I wired mine from the ignition side of the starter solenoid. Seemed to work nice.

Heck, I thought it would be harder than that!

Mehoff, you're on PNWJeep too aren't you?

mehoff400 · 05-04-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

Heck, I thought it would be harder than that!

Mehoff, you're on PNWJeep too aren't you?

yes, yes i am!

scoot_mcgrute · 05-05-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mehoff400

yes, yes i am!

Thought so! I used to be but haven't logged in for a while and forgot my password.

mehoff400 · 05-18-2016, 08:22 PM

Just installed a speedometer cable today i ordered a clifford intake and headers holley carb and new air cleaner here is the air cleaner.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-18-2016, 09:14 PM

Air cleaner is Sharp!

mehoff400 · 06-14-2016, 09:16 PM

new converted 3 barrel holley 600 carb.

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-14-2016, 09:36 PM

rusty76 · 06-16-2016, 08:45 PM

Really cool truck.

powell72 · 06-17-2016, 12:14 AM

Digging it, definitely my style of build.

04-11-2016, 08:49 PM	#26
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side was able to fire it up today and let it run for a little. i saw the temp gauge pined so i turned it off but i think it was just cause it was so low on coolant. would of messed with it some more but battery is about dead and buddy has battery charger. __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

04-11-2016, 09:20 PM	#27
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 65 long bed step side Cool! Hope to see some footage! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-12-2016, 09:10 PM	#28
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side messing with it more today and i think i have a bad temp gauge. the gauge shows its overheated quicker than 2 min of starting the engine. crack the radiator and the coolant is very cold. any replacements or way of testing? __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

04-13-2016, 12:34 AM	#29
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 65 long bed step side Maybe try a new sending unit? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-15-2016, 09:48 PM	#31
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side hood is on and ready for a test drive __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

04-16-2016, 04:11 PM	#32
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: 65 long bed step side Awesome! So how Was the drive with the new t5? __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-16-2016, 04:17 PM	#33
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side i drove it up the street a couple times and back. LOVE it so far just a little worried about going to far with my temp gauge not working correctly. i just picked up a laser temperature gun and going to flush the system to make sure its not clogged up with anything. i had some steam from under the hood but with no overflow bottle i believe its just from the overflow tube. __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

04-16-2016, 04:25 PM	#34
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: 65 long bed step side The "steam" could be smoke from the engine getting hot and burning the paint off. It happens really easily on the exhaust manifold. __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-17-2016, 06:56 PM	#36
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side got a laser temp gun and everything looks good. took some water out of the radiator due to not having an overflow bottle. took her on 2 10 mile drive and nothing but a smile on my face having this T-5 is so worth it!!! i haven't taken it on the freeway yet but around town it sure is great. i need to get a couple things on order a longer speedo cable. and would like to get a stock tac __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

04-20-2016, 11:25 PM	#37
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side today i tackled the headlights. they would start turning on and off after turning on for 1 min. added an upgraded wiring with relays in them problem solved and brighter lights. now to figure out what is going on with my rear turn signals. front will work as usual but the rear both will flash i have already replaced the turn signal switch in the column .. any suggestions? __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

05-02-2016, 06:30 PM	#38
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: 65 long bed step side Curious what you did for the HEI power wire. I'm getting close to that step on my 66 and not sure 100% how to go about it. Did you replace the wiring from the bulkhead connector to the fuse panel too? Truck looks great! __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

05-02-2016, 09:21 PM	#39
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side i can't help ya with that one. when i bought the truck it already had a HEI in it. i am sure tj's chevy can help ya out. i do want to give an update i have been doing a couple freeway trips with the T-5 now. man this thing is just a cruiser now i can drive anywhere and not worry about a thing. before with the 3 speed i was worried about some step hills in my area. now its no issue and i am passing cars with ease. anyone looking to do the T-5 it is well worth it in my book. __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

05-18-2016, 08:22 PM	#45
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side Just installed a speedometer cable today i ordered a clifford intake and headers holley carb and new air cleaner here is the air cleaner. __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck

05-18-2016, 09:14 PM	#46
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 65 long bed step side Air cleaner is Sharp! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-14-2016, 09:16 PM	#47
mehoff400 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 362	Re: 65 long bed step side new converted 3 barrel holley 600 carb. __________________ 66 c10 patina 250 T-5 My truck



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06-14-2016, 09:36 PM	#48
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 65 long bed step side __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-16-2016, 08:45 PM	#49
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06-17-2016, 12:14 AM	#50
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 65 long bed step side Digging it, definitely my style of build. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

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