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VA72C10 · 10-16-2009, 10:51 PM

It's not working. Photobucket linked works but the attachments aren't right now.

hotrod 80 · 10-25-2009, 02:37 AM

Bumping this for an update . I Imagine you've been busy . Just checkin on you man .

NWD02 · 10-25-2009, 04:09 PM

Nothing lately... Here's the pictures I've been wanting to post of the seat and valve cover my wife bought me.

NWD02 · 10-25-2009, 04:14 PM

The truck will really be slowing now.... Last Thursday, October 22 , at 6:19 PM we have a new addition to the family. Our new daughter, Madison Lynn, joined us very healthy, weighing 7 pounds and 12 ounces. She was 19 inches long.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2009, 04:29 PM

Congratulations on your new daughter. I really like the seats and valve covers!!!

VA72C10 · 10-25-2009, 04:30 PM

Looking at the valve covers; what provision do they have for breather/pcv/oil fill

NWD02 · 10-25-2009, 04:38 PM

They're machined on the top of each side above the "C" area. It's a flush fitting breather plug, PCV has the hole and grommet, I just haven't finished the rest.

jdcole · 10-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWD02

The truck will really be slowing now.... Last Thursday, October 22 , at 6:19 PM we have a new addition to the family. Our new daughter, Madison Lynn, joined us very healthy, weighing 7 pounds and 12 ounces. She was 19 inches long.

Congrats on the babygirl. My son was also born on Oct 22. Just turned 13. Time sure does fly.

hotrod 80 · 10-25-2009, 07:06 PM

I knew you had been busy .

franky69c10 · 10-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Congrats on ur lil girl , ur truck is coming out real good and clean cant wait till this badboy is done

MisterE72 · 10-25-2009, 11:37 PM

Congratulations on your baby girl. My wife really wants a daughter and after 3 tries we have 3 boys. I love it. Your truck is one of my favorites. Keep us posted on any progress.

my67chevytruck · 10-26-2009, 09:52 AM

Congrats Nick! She's an angel!

Truck is looking good...... Want to trade for a Mini-Van ?

j/k!

jorgensensc · 10-26-2009, 01:13 PM

AWESOME MAN!!!! Glad to hear it!! She is absolutely beautiful! Now I'm gonna have to drive down there to see that girl (and the truck of course)!!!!!
Shawn

mbgmike · 10-30-2009, 06:47 PM

You should have named her Michael

NWD02 · 10-31-2009, 01:06 AM

Hahaha, like the HIPPY I buy parts from? Where's all my window parts? Did they come in yet? I need to make progress before I spend all my money on diapers. HAHAHAHA

NWD02 · 12-01-2009, 02:47 AM

I finally have some "good times" in the truck. I installed the radio tonight. I need to put the knobs on and check over everything but it sounds decent. It's the retrosound radio with a chrome face and I only put the double 4 1/2 speaker setup under the dash which is good enough for me and my wife to hear. If you're in a car next to me.... get your own radio, haha. I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.

my67chevytruck · 12-01-2009, 08:28 AM

progress is progress Nick... got any pics on how you ran the Ron Francis wiring etc.

NWD02 · 12-02-2009, 11:01 PM

I'm assuming the previous owner had put a long tail automatic tranny in my truck before I bought it. Since it was such a wreck with no motor or trans I'm not sure. I put a short tail TH400 and the drive shaft I had was a little short. I had a new one made thats a weee bit larger, haha. I'll probably put the other on in the classifieds for anyone wanting to convert to a one piece and running a long tail trans. Here's a few pictures, notice a difference in size?

my67chevytruck · 02-17-2010, 09:12 AM

any progress?

NWD02 · 02-23-2010, 12:53 AM

Not lately... this weather, work, and school has been keeping out of the garage.

NWD02 · 03-03-2010, 09:47 PM

Ok, I know this is going to shock everyone.... I actually did a little work on it tonight. It's probably at lease 3-4 months since I touched it. Tonight I was working on the trottle linkage. I used a 6cyl rod, cut it down, and threaded it. Then using a universal cable kit, I robbed a few connection pieces from it. I'll have to check it out better in daylight and make sure everything is good on it. Here's a few pictures, not the best but they'll do.

my67chevytruck · 03-03-2010, 09:49 PM

looking good Nick....
I would like to see how you ran the Ron Francis wiring harness through the firewall etc.

NWD02 · 03-03-2010, 09:59 PM

I'll take some close up pics. Inside the air vent on the driverside kickpanel i drilled 2 holes and put some rubber gromets. All the wires that go the to grille/core support (lights, elec fan, horn, etc.) went through one of them. All the wires running to the rear of the truck went through the other and into 3/8 hard line, which I ran down the frame of the truck to the rear. I drilled 2 holes in the lower part of my firewall, where I placed to bulkheads. I used stainless lines I had made to connect to each one. One of the lines goes to the top of the intake for all of the motor wires. The other is going to go to the passengerside of the bellhousing with the starter wires. Probably not the best way to do it all but I just kind of went with it. I'm considering eventually putting one of the old school huge cadillac style air cleaners so it'll hide the intake, I hope.

NWD02 · 03-03-2010, 10:01 PM

Look at the engine pictures on page 9 and you'll see the bulkheads directly below whre the gas pedal linkage mounts to the firewall.

my67chevytruck · 03-03-2010, 10:03 PM

Thanks Nick, looking forward to the pics, we will be ordering a harness from Mike and will need all the ideas i can get for the wiring part..

10-16-2009, 10:51 PM	#226
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Finally seeing some progress... It's not working. Photobucket linked works but the attachments aren't right now. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2009, 02:37 AM	#227
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Bumping this for an update . I Imagine you've been busy . Just checkin on you man . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-25-2009, 04:09 PM	#228
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Nothing lately... Here's the pictures I've been wanting to post of the seat and valve cover my wife bought me. Attached Images

10-25-2009, 04:14 PM	#229
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... The truck will really be slowing now.... Last Thursday, October 22 , at 6:19 PM we have a new addition to the family. Our new daughter, Madison Lynn, joined us very healthy, weighing 7 pounds and 12 ounces. She was 19 inches long. Attached Images

10-25-2009, 04:29 PM	#230
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Congratulations on your new daughter. I really like the seats and valve covers!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2009, 04:30 PM	#231
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Looking at the valve covers; what provision do they have for breather/pcv/oil fill __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2009, 04:38 PM	#232
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... They're machined on the top of each side above the "C" area. It's a flush fitting breather plug, PCV has the hole and grommet, I just haven't finished the rest.

10-25-2009, 07:06 PM	#234
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Finally seeing some progress... I knew you had been busy . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#235
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Congrats on ur lil girl , ur truck is coming out real good and clean cant wait till this badboy is done __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 Last edited by franky69c10; 10-25-2009 at 08:33 PM.

10-25-2009, 11:37 PM	#236
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Congratulations on your baby girl. My wife really wants a daughter and after 3 tries we have 3 boys. I love it. Your truck is one of my favorites. Keep us posted on any progress.

10-26-2009, 09:52 AM	#237
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Congrats Nick! She's an angel! Truck is looking good...... Want to trade for a Mini-Van ? j/k! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-26-2009, 01:13 PM	#238
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Finally seeing some progress... AWESOME MAN!!!! Glad to hear it!! She is absolutely beautiful! Now I'm gonna have to drive down there to see that girl (and the truck of course)!!!!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-30-2009, 06:47 PM	#239
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Finally seeing some progress... You should have named her Michael

10-31-2009, 01:06 AM	#240
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Hahaha, like the HIPPY I buy parts from? Where's all my window parts? Did they come in yet? I need to make progress before I spend all my money on diapers. HAHAHAHA

12-01-2009, 02:47 AM	#241
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... I finally have some "good times" in the truck. I installed the radio tonight. I need to put the knobs on and check over everything but it sounds decent. It's the retrosound radio with a chrome face and I only put the double 4 1/2 speaker setup under the dash which is good enough for me and my wife to hear. If you're in a car next to me.... get your own radio, haha. I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.



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12-01-2009, 08:28 AM	#242
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally seeing some progress... progress is progress Nick... got any pics on how you ran the Ron Francis wiring etc. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-02-2009, 11:01 PM	#243
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... I'm assuming the previous owner had put a long tail automatic tranny in my truck before I bought it. Since it was such a wreck with no motor or trans I'm not sure. I put a short tail TH400 and the drive shaft I had was a little short. I had a new one made thats a weee bit larger, haha. I'll probably put the other on in the classifieds for anyone wanting to convert to a one piece and running a long tail trans. Here's a few pictures, notice a difference in size? Attached Images

02-17-2010, 09:12 AM	#244
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally seeing some progress... any progress? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-23-2010, 12:53 AM	#245
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Not lately... this weather, work, and school has been keeping out of the garage.

03-03-2010, 09:47 PM	#246
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Ok, I know this is going to shock everyone.... I actually did a little work on it tonight. It's probably at lease 3-4 months since I touched it. Tonight I was working on the trottle linkage. I used a 6cyl rod, cut it down, and threaded it. Then using a universal cable kit, I robbed a few connection pieces from it. I'll have to check it out better in daylight and make sure everything is good on it. Here's a few pictures, not the best but they'll do. Attached Images

03-03-2010, 09:49 PM	#247
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally seeing some progress... looking good Nick.... I would like to see how you ran the Ron Francis wiring harness through the firewall etc. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-03-2010, 09:59 PM	#248
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... I'll take some close up pics. Inside the air vent on the driverside kickpanel i drilled 2 holes and put some rubber gromets. All the wires that go the to grille/core support (lights, elec fan, horn, etc.) went through one of them. All the wires running to the rear of the truck went through the other and into 3/8 hard line, which I ran down the frame of the truck to the rear. I drilled 2 holes in the lower part of my firewall, where I placed to bulkheads. I used stainless lines I had made to connect to each one. One of the lines goes to the top of the intake for all of the motor wires. The other is going to go to the passengerside of the bellhousing with the starter wires. Probably not the best way to do it all but I just kind of went with it. I'm considering eventually putting one of the old school huge cadillac style air cleaners so it'll hide the intake, I hope.

03-03-2010, 10:01 PM	#249
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Look at the engine pictures on page 9 and you'll see the bulkheads directly below whre the gas pedal linkage mounts to the firewall.

03-03-2010, 10:03 PM	#250
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Thanks Nick, looking forward to the pics, we will be ordering a harness from Mike and will need all the ideas i can get for the wiring part.. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

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