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70GMCer · 06-06-2018, 12:44 PM

Everyday I've been finding all kinds of Redneck, Shade Tree BS on this truck I bought.

Here's the latest....A glass fuel line filter with the rubber gas line laying on top of the muffler. Unreal !!!!

Yesterday, found the drive shaft had the wrong U-Joint installed at the rear & without the cup clips installed. Also someone had replaced the drive shaft yoke & stick welded it to the shaft.

It is so messed up, had to get another shaft made.....$320.00 ticket added.

Ah....the fun.....

**Palf70Step** · 06-06-2018, 01:16 PM

Glad you found the issues vefore they lead to something more catastrophic.

70GMCer · 06-06-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Glad you found the issues vefore they lead to something more catastrophic.

I know, right

Glad I used a trailer to bring the truck home

**hatzie** · 06-06-2018, 02:40 PM

Manufactured homes are that kind of fun too. I've bought three for rentals.
Owner installed mobile home water heaters and furnaces are generally the most Mickey Mouse bubba engineered abortions I've had the misfortune to see. The "professional electricians" work that Bubba did is right behind em.

I shouldn't complain much. I knew exactly how screwed up things were when I bought em. It cut the prices down considerably. They were structurally sound just had issues that scared away the unwashed masses.
I did about two weeks of work on each one and they were clean, safe, and making me money.

andyh1956 · 06-06-2018, 03:58 PM

There should be a "Bubba" thread all it's on. I'm sure we could keep each other entertained for days...

RADustin · 06-06-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by andyh1956

There should be a "Bubba" thread all it's on. I'm sure we could keep each other entertained for days...

sadly, I feel like square bodies in particular are the most often victim of some bass ackwards repairs. Seems like 67-72 get the most respect with other GM trucks following suit. And our beloved squares bringing up the rear.

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2018, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by andyh1956

There should be a "Bubba" thread all it's on. I'm sure we could keep each other entertained for days...

Hey hey hey....my real name is Bubba.

And I dont do such things... Maybe a "backwoods engineering" or "idiot fixes" thread???

ha ha...

Bubba

**hatzie** · 06-06-2018, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Hey hey hey....my real name is Bubba.

And I dont do such things... Maybe a "backwoods engineering" or "idiot fixes" thread???

ha ha...

Bubba

We really do need a Hillbilly Engineering thread.
Should be quite entertaining.

No offense meant to you guys that got saddled with Bubba.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gbtm-93oqE

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

We really do need a Hillbilly Engineering thread.
Should be quite entertaining.

No offense meant to you guys that got saddled with Bubba.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gbtm-93oqE

My thoughts exactly! I tell people that mom and dad didnt like me, thats why they named me "Bubba."

Bubba

Dead Parrot · 06-06-2018, 07:43 PM

Is that a leak stain on that muffler? If that filter was on the suction side of things, at least that is what it was designed for. It gets really scary when someone posts a picture of one sitting on top of the motor clearly on the pressure side of the fuel pump.

natedogg · 06-06-2018, 10:46 PM

I feel your pain. I've bought several 81-87 Chevy GMC trucks to fix up and sale. Everyone one them has had some kind of hacked up rigged issues. The #1 issue I run into is the engine harness is hacked up and 2nd would be the wrong spark plug wires rigged up with zip ties. This 84 GMC I recently acquired is one of the nicer trucks I've had as it is 90% original, however someone put plug wires on it that came off some Chrysler product that said MOPAR.

**Wgesnerjr** · 06-07-2018, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RADustin

sadly, I feel like square bodies in particular are the most often victim of some bass ackwards repairs. Seems like 67-72 get the most respect with other GM trucks following suit. And our beloved squares bringing up the rear.

Well, I think it would be a close tie between trucks and F-body Firebirds and Camaros. It seems the 2nd gen 1970-1981 really were almost comically abused to the point of non-fiction. I am always on the hunt for one and have seen some pretty bad Craigslist ads.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...607314396.html

70GMCer · 06-07-2018, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

We really do need a Hillbilly Engineering thread.
Should be quite entertaining.

No offense meant to you guys that got saddled with Bubba.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gbtm-93oqE

Agreed......Start a "Thread" and call it "Designer Hacks"

That way, it won't offend anyone. Wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings on here.....lol

I think that would be a fun topic....

RADustin · 06-07-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

Well, I think it would be a close tie between trucks and F-body Firebirds and Camaros. It seems the 2nd gen 1970-1981 really were almost comically abused to the point of non-fiction. I am always on the hunt for one and have seen some pretty bad Craigslist ads.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...607314396.html

can't argue with you there. I was thinking mostly along the lines of the GM truck line up. But those poor f-bodys...

I guess not everything is a 55/56/57 chevy.

70GMCer · 06-07-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RADustin

can't argue with you there. I was thinking mostly along the lines of the GM truck line up. But those poor f-bodys...

I guess not everything is a 55/56/57 chevy.

..

Matt Man · 06-07-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Everyday I've been finding all kinds of Redneck, Shade Tree BS on this truck I bought.

Here's the latest....A glass fuel line filter with the rubber gas line laying on top of the muffler. Unreal !!!!

Yesterday, found the drive shaft had the wrong U-Joint installed at the rear & without the cup clips installed. Also someone had replaced the drive shaft yoke & stick welded it to the shaft.

It is so messed up, had to get another shaft made.....$320.00 ticket added.

Ah....the fun.....

You have got to be kidding me....:

like others said, good thing you noticed that I would be giving the rest of that truck a VERY good look over if it was me.

I guess I can throw in my hilbilly engineering award. I had a 70 el camino that I bought that had really bad brakes when I went to change the booster and master cylinder the previous owner decided to bungee cord the brake pedal so it would return to its up travel. Now I admit I would have never thought of that...

70GMCer · 06-07-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

You have got to be kidding me....:

like others said, good thing you noticed that I would be giving the rest of that truck a VERY good look over if it was me.

I guess I can throw in my hilbilly engineering award. I had a 70 el camino that I bought that had really bad brakes when I went to change the booster and master cylinder the previous owner decided to bungee cord the brake pedal so it would return to its up travel. Now I admit I would have never thought of that...

Good idea LOL.... I bet you never knew that was the rare option on "F" Bodies lmao

Dead Parrot · 06-07-2018, 02:10 PM

After a friend of mine took his newly acquired car for the obligatory 'How fast will it go' run on country roads, he found the screwdriver that was replacing one of the rear leaf spring shackle bolts. Look that truck over real close!

**Gregski** · 06-08-2018, 12:09 PM

toss that glass filter - they suck I had so many problems with mine I rebuilt the carb only to find that stupid filter was at fault, wen't out and bought one of them plastic ones instead and the truck runs like a Champ

70GMCer · 06-08-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

toss that glass filter - they suck I had so many problems with mine I rebuilt the carb only to find that stupid filter was at fault, wen't out and bought one of them plastic ones instead and the truck runs like a Champ

I TOTALLY got rid of it !!

IMHO, this filter rates right there with that Edelbrock foam air filter. One backfire, & up she goes in flames....

Now, let me see what other surprises I can find.....

RotaryRocketeer · 06-08-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

I TOTALLY got rid of it !!

IMHO, this filter rates right there with that Edelbrock foam air filter. One backfire, & up she goes in flames....

Now, let me see what other surprises I can find.....

I learned about that foam filter the hard way once.... Good times.

andyh1956 · 06-08-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

toss that glass filter - they suck I had so many problems with mine I rebuilt the carb only to find that stupid filter was at fault, wen't out and bought one of them plastic ones instead and the truck runs like a Champ

Why'd you tell him that? You know you can't put a PLASTIC fuel filter on top a Muffler!

06-06-2018, 01:16 PM	#2
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06-06-2018, 02:40 PM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: Just STUPID !!!! Manufactured homes are that kind of fun too. I've bought three for rentals. Owner installed mobile home water heaters and furnaces are generally the most Mickey Mouse bubba engineered abortions I've had the misfortune to see. The "professional electricians" work that Bubba did is right behind em. I shouldn't complain much. I knew exactly how screwed up things were when I bought em. It cut the prices down considerably. They were structurally sound just had issues that scared away the unwashed masses. I did about two weeks of work on each one and they were clean, safe, and making me money. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

06-06-2018, 03:58 PM	#5
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Just STUPID !!!! There should be a "Bubba" thread all it's on. I'm sure we could keep each other entertained for days...

06-06-2018, 07:43 PM	#10
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,473	Re: Just STUPID !!!! Is that a leak stain on that muffler? If that filter was on the suction side of things, at least that is what it was designed for. It gets really scary when someone posts a picture of one sitting on top of the motor clearly on the pressure side of the fuel pump.

06-06-2018, 10:46 PM	#11
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: Just STUPID !!!! I feel your pain. I've bought several 81-87 Chevy GMC trucks to fix up and sale. Everyone one them has had some kind of hacked up rigged issues. The #1 issue I run into is the engine harness is hacked up and 2nd would be the wrong spark plug wires rigged up with zip ties. This 84 GMC I recently acquired is one of the nicer trucks I've had as it is 90% original, however someone put plug wires on it that came off some Chrysler product that said MOPAR. Attached Images

06-06-2018, 12:44 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Just STUPID !!!! Everyday I've been finding all kinds of Redneck, Shade Tree BS on this truck I bought. Here's the latest....A glass fuel line filter with the rubber gas line laying on top of the muffler. Unreal !!!! Yesterday, found the drive shaft had the wrong U-Joint installed at the rear & without the cup clips installed. Also someone had replaced the drive shaft yoke & stick welded it to the shaft. It is so messed up, had to get another shaft made.....$320.00 ticket added. Ah....the fun..... Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-07-2018, 02:10 PM	#18
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,473	Re: Just STUPID !!!! After a friend of mine took his newly acquired car for the obligatory 'How fast will it go' run on country roads, he found the screwdriver that was replacing one of the rear leaf spring shackle bolts. Look that truck over real close!

06-08-2018, 12:09 PM	#19
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,803	Re: Just STUPID !!!! toss that glass filter - they suck I had so many problems with mine I rebuilt the carb only to find that stupid filter was at fault, wen't out and bought one of them plastic ones instead and the truck runs like a Champ



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