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my67chevytruck 03-15-2010 10:53 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Progress is progress, as long as its on the "Chev-a-dectomy-a-potomous-a-saurus-rex-da-dactile-orangeus-colorus-money-pitacus" , and not the self accelerating one!

Slick67 03-15-2010 07:13 PM

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Here are the updates! A couple of pics of progress.
Installed my flywheel and drained my torque converter some so I wouldn't be pouring out trans fluid everywhere.
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Pulled out the dusty transmission and cleaned it up (cleaned and painted months ago) and butted it up to the engine. After 4 trips to the auto supply store I finally got the right trans mount.
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Got it in the frame rails with no problems, only took about 40 minutes. Took my time so I wouldn't scratch the paint! The brake booster is going away and will be replaced with a hydrobooster to clean things up. All was well until I attempted to fit the headers........no fit, back to searching for some shorties.
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Just another pic for your viewing pleasure.
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And another. The weight of the engine lowered the front down about an inch so with everything on the front installed it should sit right where I want it. Note the pictures hanging on the back wall of the shop! Also installed the seat so I could do a little imaginary cruising!
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67-C10 03-15-2010 07:34 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
You have to be itching to drive this. It's looking great. Hopefully ordering my paint this week.

VA72C10 03-15-2010 07:57 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Looks great man! Love it. A mix of the new and the old. Great style! Sorry bout the headers....which ones were they?

nuke1 03-15-2010 10:10 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Now that is what i am talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kev2809 03-15-2010 10:58 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
woot!! thats what i like to see! looks great david

whiteyandreddy 03-16-2010 01:26 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Looks great! I agree you have to be anxious to drive this truck!

my67chevytruck 03-16-2010 07:35 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Nice progress David... your getting closer each time.... Imaginary cruizing sounds fun! :lol:

Slick67 03-16-2010 08:30 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by 67-C10 (Post 3862426)
You have to be itching to drive this. It's looking great. Hopefully ordering my paint this week.

Hellz yeah! Thanks. What did ya decide on?

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Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3862466)
Looks great man! Love it. A mix of the new and the old. Great style! Sorry bout the headers....which ones were they?

Thanks dude! The headers were Gibson for 88 and up, bought them prematurely and didn't do enough research.....lesson learned the hard way.

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Originally Posted by nuke1 (Post 3862771)
Now that is what i am talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lookin better, gotta keep up with you!

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Originally Posted by kev2809 (Post 3862923)
woot!! thats what i like to see! looks great david

Still have so much to do on the engine, HEI, carb, headers, all the pulleys and belts and power steering, alternator.........does it ever end?!?!?!

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Originally Posted by whiteyandreddy (Post 3863216)
Looks great! I agree you have to be anxious to drive this truck!

It's killin me.......I am getting really excited, maybe another couple of months.

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck (Post 3863368)
Nice progress David... your getting closer each time.... Imaginary cruizing sounds fun! :lol:

Thanks Heath. It has been a long time just to get to this point, but worth it. Glad I slowed down on it to build it like I wanted.

67cheby 03-16-2010 09:53 AM

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Looking Awesome !!!

Slick67 03-17-2010 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 3863504)
Looking Awesome !!!

I appreciate it! Hard work is payin off!

Slick67 03-17-2010 08:13 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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This pic shows how much the c-notch helped and how low it sits in the rear now. I am almost 5'11'' and the top of the cab sits level with my shoulder. Picture credit goes to my girlfreind Christy.
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VA72C10 03-17-2010 08:22 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Looking great. Yeah, I was loading parts into my bagged longbed (sitting on the bagged frame) and it was so nice to be able to drop them over the side of the bedsides with no problem because it's so low....:lol:

VA72C10 03-17-2010 08:28 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
From no tuck
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...5&d=1256606320
to tuck :chevy:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1268870702

Slick67 03-17-2010 10:11 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3866392)

Yeah! You can see I gained.....uh lost at least two inches! Made a big difference with the notches. :metal:

my67chevytruck 03-17-2010 10:32 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
nice work David!

67cheby 03-18-2010 09:51 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
looking awesome man

nuke1 03-18-2010 02:26 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
David, your truck makes me jealous, yours is painted and looking good, mine runs but is nowhere near done, if ever! Keep it up, you are doing a great job, btw, I will get you do do a sketch of the camaro, pm you later.

19723DR 03-18-2010 06:51 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Man! That's looking great! I'm really diggin' the air cleaner. :metal:

Slick67 03-18-2010 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 19723DR (Post 3868355)
Man! That's looking great! I'm really diggin' the air cleaner. :metal:

Oh yeah, can't say I have ever seen another so I'm diggin it too!! Thanks bro!!

Puropedo 03-19-2010 01:06 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Man bro, that truck is looking sweeet! I knew the engine scoop mod would look bad ass!...Good job!...:smoke:

Slick67 03-19-2010 11:34 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 3867544)
looking awesome man

Can't wait to gitter done!

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Originally Posted by nuke1 (Post 3867953)
David, your truck makes me jealous, yours is painted and looking good, mine runs but is nowhere near done, if ever! Keep it up, you are doing a great job, btw, I will get you do do a sketch of the camaro, pm you later.

Ha. Yeah right Nuke, like mine comes close to yours! We'll see how it turns out.

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Originally Posted by Puropedo (Post 3869253)
Man bro, that truck is looking sweeet! I knew the engine scoop mod would look bad ass!...Good job!...:smoke:

Thanks for the compliments! When I have people like you and James and Heath saying that, it must be coming out alright for my first build. That scoop was a true brainfart, but I must say it was a cool idea and I thought it would be original. Gotta figure out a good way to attach it to make it look like it's "floating" on top of the motor.

nuke1 03-20-2010 09:22 AM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
David, what are you using for an air cleaner. that will really make or break the bank for mounting it.

Slick67 03-20-2010 05:23 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by nuke1 (Post 3871199)
David, what are you using for an air cleaner. that will really make or break the bank for mounting it.

I am using a 6.5 inch round Mr. Gasket that I will probably have to cut down about 1 inch (maybe). The scoop is about 2.5 inches from the top to bottom and the cleaner is about 4 inches tall. The scoop is about 14 inches wide. I am thinking of using a little longer stud for my carb and making 2 braces one for the front and back that will hold the scoop just about .25 of an inch above the air cleaner. Bolting it to the carb studs should be sturdy and installing and removing should not be too hard.

mcbassin 03-20-2010 08:56 PM

Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Looking good! You'll be on the road in no time.


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