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Mykids69 · 04-28-2020, 09:45 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264437360524

I just got a set from a guy here in Nor Cal. $169 with free shipping. He also does the ones with holes and triangular cutouts.

Mine came raw steel and require a small amount of trimming on the core support.

gringoloco · 04-30-2020, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykids69

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264437360524

I just got a set from a guy here in Nor Cal. $169 with free shipping. He also does the ones with holes and triangular cutouts.

Mine came raw steel and require a small amount of trimming on the core support.

Awesome, thanks. Sorry for the hijack

gringoloco · 04-30-2020, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykids69

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264437360524

I just got a set from a guy here in Nor Cal. $169 with free shipping. He also does the ones with holes and triangular cutouts.

Mine came raw steel and require a small amount of trimming on the core support.

Awesome, thanks. Sorry for the hijack

**nlped** · 05-18-2020, 09:36 PM

^^^ No harm. I’m not being very diligent about working on Walter. Someone need to buy or trade me for him!!!???

**nlped** · 10-07-2020, 10:27 PM

I still haven’t done anything with Walter, but I did add a new Chevy to the toy barn.

SCOTI · 10-07-2020, 11:58 PM

Uh-oh. Looks like fun.

**1971Stepside** · 10-08-2020, 09:26 AM

Nice toy! That will distract you from the truck I'm sure

**nlped** · 11-01-2020, 09:25 PM

I got everything sorta caught up and now Walter is the project now up and running. It’s now got to get up, running and functioning.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-02-2020, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I got everything sorta caught up and now Walter is the project now up and running. It’s now got to get up, running and functioning.

I'm sure Walter will like some attention. He's probably probably been a little jealous.

**nlped** · 11-04-2020, 07:59 PM

Got him split back apart. I’m going to get all the plumbing in place on the chassis, ie: brake, fuel & air lines. I also decided that the current trans crossmember was NOT going to work with the chevelle headers and the PorterBuilt dropmembers. So, I got an eBay special and it appears to be exactly what I needed to keep the exhaust tucked up tight.

**nlped** · 11-05-2020, 11:28 PM

No pictures but I got the high pressure fuel filter mounted. The lines to and from the Boyd EFI tank are made. The rear brake line is mostly made and the new transmission crossmember is finalized. Then I’ll get the airlines run. I’ll have to pull the motor and trans to get the front brake lines built. Then full disassembly and paint of the frame followed by final reassembly of the rolling chassis.

SCOTI · 11-06-2020, 10:42 AM

Trans x-member looks decent. Source details?

**nlped** · 11-15-2020, 05:53 PM

I keep looking at this project and thinking that I’m kinda uncomfortable with it. I really believe I’m going to sell the entire rolling PorterBuilt chassis minus this built rearend & brakes (and motor, trans & fuel system of course). Then just build Walter as a static drop with EFI big block, overdrive and big brakes. I really am to damn old for all this airride, fancy suspension stuff. I just wanna drive Walter.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-15-2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I keep looking at this project and thinking that I’m kinda uncomfortable with it. I really believe I’m going to sell the entire rolling PorterBuilt chassis minus this built rearend & brakes (and motor, trans & fuel system of course). Then just build Walter as a static drop with EFI big block, overdrive and big brakes. I really am to damn old for all this airride, fancy suspension stuff. I just wanna drive Walter.

I agree, Walter is cool but a fun driver and less work is going to be wonderful!!

SCOTI · 11-15-2020, 11:56 PM

Nothing wrong w/that option either.

TA_C10 · 11-16-2020, 01:19 PM

You certainly don't want to get done and not be happy with it. Either way, it's gonna be cool truck

**nlped** · 11-22-2020, 09:00 PM

I suck at staying focused...

cornerstone · 11-22-2020, 11:46 PM

SQUIRREL!!!

I can't blame ya man. A nice 2002 is hard to come by.

**nlped** · 11-22-2020, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

SQUIRREL!!!

I can't blame ya man. A nice 2002 is hard to come by.

My thoughts precisely. It had been sitting since 2009. 1994 2 years before that. Empty the gas tank, new gas and a battery...drove it on & off the trailer.

**nlped** · 03-17-2021, 04:46 PM

Okay, I have been terrible at staying focused on Walter! I have finally split him back apart and started on brake, fuel and trans cooler lines. The trans cooler setup is done, the rear brake hard line is run from the crossmember to the firewall location and the fuel lines & filter are run up to the motor, but not finalized as I used the Holley Sniper setup on my 63-1/2 Falcon

. So, I will be purchasing another Sniper EFI setup and I am going to go ahead and get the Sniper specific distributor, coil and ignition box so I will be able to control the timing like I have on the Falcon. Once I get that done, I will work on getting the air lines run.

Maybe, just maybe, I will stay focused this time. Sucks not having help or more motivation

**regan wilson** · 03-17-2021, 07:55 PM

Stay focused. No Skewrls! The BMW can wait. Walt needs your attention.

Chevys4life · 03-18-2021, 10:47 AM

It seems like all car guys have the focus problem when they have several projects. Some times it's good to take a break from the project and then go back as long as it isn't too long!!!!

**nlped** · 05-31-2021, 12:16 AM

Almost sold Walter and all his related parts for a fair’ish price. But, I realized very quickly that I’d never be able to replace him, much less build one like I’ll have when I finish this build. Walter is staying home!!! (Unless somebody offers better money...).

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-31-2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Almost sold Walter and all his related parts for a fair’ish price. But, I realized very quickly that I’d never be able to replace him, much less build one like I’ll have when I finish this build. Walter is staying home!!! (Unless somebody offers better money...).

I hope Walt couldn't hear you talk about selling him!

slowcpe · 08-10-2021, 10:29 AM

Understand the motivation and distractions

I haven't logged in here in a while and went back and re-read my Chester build thread and I've been debating engine swaps for 3 years now

Since I've last been on here I've upgraded my daily 2x, sold my sxs and bought another boat. The only good thing is my truck is still running and driving, it just loses bodily fluids regularly and makes funny noises.

I started to think about selling my truck over the last month for something completely different. Took the truck to dinner 2x this past week and now I'm logged back in ready to dive into it again. Now I need motivation to stay on it.

Love the BMW btw.

04-28-2020, 09:45 PM	#1
Mykids69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 174	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short https://www.ebay.com/itm/264437360524 I just got a set from a guy here in Nor Cal. $169 with free shipping. He also does the ones with holes and triangular cutouts. Mine came raw steel and require a small amount of trimming on the core support. __________________ 68' C20 Custom Camper 350ci/turbo 400 Mine 69' C10 long bed 380 hp 350ci/turbo 400 Son's 70' C10 long bed Orchard Barn Find Project Sold

05-18-2020, 09:36 PM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short ^^^ No harm. I’m not being very diligent about working on Walter. Someone need to buy or trade me for him!!!??? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-07-2020, 10:27 PM	#5
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I still haven’t done anything with Walter, but I did add a new Chevy to the toy barn. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-07-2020, 11:58 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Uh-oh. Looks like fun. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-08-2020, 09:26 AM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Nice toy! That will distract you from the truck I'm sure __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-01-2020, 09:25 PM	#8
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I got everything sorta caught up and now Walter is the project now up and running. It’s now got to get up, running and functioning. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-04-2020, 07:59 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Got him split back apart. I’m going to get all the plumbing in place on the chassis, ie: brake, fuel & air lines. I also decided that the current trans crossmember was NOT going to work with the chevelle headers and the PorterBuilt dropmembers. So, I got an eBay special and it appears to be exactly what I needed to keep the exhaust tucked up tight. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-05-2020, 11:28 PM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short No pictures but I got the high pressure fuel filter mounted. The lines to and from the Boyd EFI tank are made. The rear brake line is mostly made and the new transmission crossmember is finalized. Then I’ll get the airlines run. I’ll have to pull the motor and trans to get the front brake lines built. Then full disassembly and paint of the frame followed by final reassembly of the rolling chassis. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-06-2020, 10:42 AM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Trans x-member looks decent. Source details? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-15-2020, 05:53 PM	#13
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I keep looking at this project and thinking that I’m kinda uncomfortable with it. I really believe I’m going to sell the entire rolling PorterBuilt chassis minus this built rearend & brakes (and motor, trans & fuel system of course). Then just build Walter as a static drop with EFI big block, overdrive and big brakes. I really am to damn old for all this airride, fancy suspension stuff. I just wanna drive Walter. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-15-2020, 11:56 PM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Nothing wrong w/that option either. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-16-2020, 01:19 PM	#16
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short You certainly don't want to get done and not be happy with it. Either way, it's gonna be cool truck __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

11-22-2020, 09:00 PM	#17
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I suck at staying focused... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-22-2020, 11:46 PM	#18
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short SQUIRREL!!! I can't blame ya man. A nice 2002 is hard to come by. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-17-2021, 04:46 PM	#20
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Okay, I have been terrible at staying focused on Walter! I have finally split him back apart and started on brake, fuel and trans cooler lines. The trans cooler setup is done, the rear brake hard line is run from the crossmember to the firewall location and the fuel lines & filter are run up to the motor, but not finalized as I used the Holley Sniper setup on my 63-1/2 Falcon . So, I will be purchasing another Sniper EFI setup and I am going to go ahead and get the Sniper specific distributor, coil and ignition box so I will be able to control the timing like I have on the Falcon. Once I get that done, I will work on getting the air lines run. Maybe, just maybe, I will stay focused this time. Sucks not having help or more motivation Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 03-17-2021 at 04:56 PM.



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03-17-2021, 07:55 PM	#21
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,532	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Stay focused. No Skewrls! The BMW can wait. Walt needs your attention. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

03-18-2021, 10:47 AM	#22
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 647	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short It seems like all car guys have the focus problem when they have several projects. Some times it's good to take a break from the project and then go back as long as it isn't too long!!!!

05-31-2021, 12:16 AM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Almost sold Walter and all his related parts for a fair’ish price. But, I realized very quickly that I’d never be able to replace him, much less build one like I’ll have when I finish this build. Walter is staying home!!! (Unless somebody offers better money...). __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-10-2021, 10:29 AM	#25
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Understand the motivation and distractions I haven't logged in here in a while and went back and re-read my Chester build thread and I've been debating engine swaps for 3 years now Since I've last been on here I've upgraded my daily 2x, sold my sxs and bought another boat. The only good thing is my truck is still running and driving, it just loses bodily fluids regularly and makes funny noises. I started to think about selling my truck over the last month for something completely different. Took the truck to dinner 2x this past week and now I'm logged back in ready to dive into it again. Now I need motivation to stay on it. Love the BMW btw. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

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