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AJohn6 · 04-22-2014, 04:09 PM

This thing is looking amazing. Are you still working on the tranny program? I got my '09 dialed in pretty good but I am still not happy with my power downshift.

This truck has a lot of parts that I am interested in. The Dakota Digital gauges you have how did you work the OBDII interface? Also, did you get the boost referance gauge from DD? I may have missed it, but how did you hook the paddle shifter up to the trans and is it the only thing used to shift the trans?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-22-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by boynton

I am using the auxiliary cooler from a 3/4 ton truck that will hopefully sit right in front of the ac condenser and get fresh air through the grill in combination with the trans cooler that is built into the radiator. Speedway also has a few nice coolers that can be mounted in the fuel rail. I think I have a nib extra 18" aluminum if you are interested.

Do you have pictures of this?

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Originally Posted by AJohn6

This thing is looking amazing. Are you still working on the tranny program? I got my '09 dialed in pretty good but I am still not happy with my power downshift.

This truck has a lot of parts that I am interested in. The Dakota Digital gauges you have how did you work the OBDII interface? Also, did you get the boost referance gauge from DD? I may have missed it, but how did you hook the paddle shifter up to the trans and is it the only thing used to shift the trans?

Still playing with the tranny. I used this software program to help withe tuning the shift points and the TCC lock up:

http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showth...Table-Software

I used the Dakota digital BIM -01-1 OBDII interface. I have a NGK wideband that has a display and plugs into my HPTuners interface so I can also datalog it. The paddle shifters have a wireless interface that connects to the Tap up Tap down (TUTD)wire the Speartech pulled when he build my harness. The only way an A6 can be shifted "manually" is with a TUTD switch.

jmedero · 04-22-2014, 01:41 PM

It's just for show. This truck does not run on gas... It runs on plutonium. He has one of these in the buddy console

**Hart_Rod** · 05-13-2014, 11:41 AM

No big updates. Just fine tuning a few things. The new tank and filler tube are working great. I have filled it several times and other than having to be careful when it's almost full, I have had zero problems.

68Gold/white · 06-21-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

No big updates. Just fine tuning a few things. The new tank and filler tube are working great. I have filled it several times and other than having to be careful when it's almost full, I have had zero problems.

Are the filler/cap assy from Boyds, also???

Job well done!!!

**Hart_Rod** · 06-21-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Westcoastpainter

Hey Rod,

nice build so far! love the power plant and all the goodies! Now I'm just a little foggy about your oil pans. are you running a sts-v pan on the 6L80 and a Ctsv pan on the motor? Im building a 6.0 lq4 drop member 70 swb with a 6L80e as well, need the most clearance as possible obviously so I'm just trying to confirm.
or are you running a camaro pan on the 6.2? I know it was earlier in the thread its just so many pages to sift through! Nice DD also! those taillights look different to me, maybe just real new camaro?! Thanks Rod in advance. Derek

Thanks Derek. If you are running the PB extreme dropmember, you will need to use the Camaro FBody oil pan (98-02), that's what's on my son's truck with the LS1 and PB stuff. Here's the oil pan on my gold 68 (factory front crossmember):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTS-V-OIL-PA...93ab02&vxp=mtr

and the tranny pan:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Trans-O...ed8365&vxp=mtr

Make sure you get the matching tranny filter to go with it.

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Are the filler/cap assy from Boyds, also???

Job well done!!!

I made the filler tube from a piece of 2" exhaust pipe and the cap came from West Marine. It's a gas filler for a boat.

**thelonerife** · 05-13-2014, 05:38 PM

Those gauges would look good in my truck lol.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-18-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Those gauges would look good in my truck lol.

, yes they would,

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Picked up some bling bling for the truck yesterday. Do you guys think it will look out of place?

Hatzman · 05-18-2014, 02:10 PM

I wouldn't do it Rob, looks too... Country? Even for the "farm" truck.
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likaroc13 · 05-18-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

, yes they would,

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Picked up some bling bling for the truck yesterday. Do you guys think it will look out of place?

That'd be great for the sleeper look, but you gotta think they'd know something is up when they see those huge meats you're rolling in the rear.

Oh, & I'm sure it doesn't sound too sleeper-ish either?

C10_ustacould · 05-18-2014, 02:59 PM

I'm waiting for pics with the topper on the truck!

Rusbuilt · 05-18-2014, 03:39 PM

^^^^me too!!

**Hart_Rod** · 05-18-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatzman

I wouldn't do it Rob, looks too... Country? Even for the "farm" truck.
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Originally Posted by likaroc13

That'd be great for the sleeper look, but you gotta think they'd know something is up when they see those huge meats you're rolling in the rear.

Oh, & I'm sure it doesn't sound too sleeper-ish either?

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

I'm waiting for pics with the topper on the truck!

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

^^^^me too!!

Here you go.....

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BigMike · 05-18-2014, 06:09 PM

I say roll with it. It looks old school country cool.

Can you give us a full side shot of the whole truck with the topper?

Mike

C10_ustacould · 05-18-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMike

I say roll with it. It looks old school country cool.

Can you give us a full side shot of the whole truck with the topper?

Mike

X2... but so far I think it looks cool. Some big (20") truck ralleys would look cool with the topper.

mcbassin · 05-18-2014, 11:56 PM

Heck yeah Rob! you're ready to go camping at the lake now

Hatzman · 05-19-2014, 12:53 AM

Guess I'm the odd ball here! Heck no! Pull that thing off.

chevyguy_72 · 05-19-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatzman

Guess I'm the odd ball here! Heck no! Pull that thing off.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-19-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMike

I say roll with it. It looks old school country cool.

Can you give us a full side shot of the whole truck with the topper?

Mike

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

X2... but so far I think it looks cool. Some big (20") truck ralleys would look cool with the topper.

Same here on the ralleys....:9

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Heck yeah Rob! you're ready to go camping at the lake now

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Hatzman

Guess I'm the odd ball here! Heck no! Pull that thing off.

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Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

Different strokes I guess. Cool thing is, I can pull it off in 5 minutes,

Here are some better pictures.

SeTx67 · 05-19-2014, 09:51 AM

Lose the camper IMO

smbrouss70 · 05-19-2014, 09:53 AM

I LOVE it!

Twisted78SS · 05-19-2014, 10:23 AM

I say run with it.. While I love the truck without, it really should throw some youngsters into a tizzy when you have smoke billowing out the back hatch!.. and all they see are the black marks in front of them..

Greywolf200 · 05-19-2014, 11:10 AM

A friend of mine recently bought a 2014 GMC with your combo and says he hates it, the transmission that is. Says it is all time searching for gears. When you slow down instead of coasting it downshifts and increases engine speed and is really annoying. When he reported it to dealer, they said it is a common complaint and can't anything be down about it. Have you experienced similar problems?

Thanks,

slowcpe · 05-19-2014, 11:12 AM

I like it more than I thought I would. Every since I saw a pic of my grandpa's truck with a shell on it, I've been sorta looking for one.

shearjs · 05-19-2014, 12:07 PM

I'm digging it!

04-22-2014, 04:09 PM	#1
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: 68 S/C update..... This thing is looking amazing. Are you still working on the tranny program? I got my '09 dialed in pretty good but I am still not happy with my power downshift. This truck has a lot of parts that I am interested in. The Dakota Digital gauges you have how did you work the OBDII interface? Also, did you get the boost referance gauge from DD? I may have missed it, but how did you hook the paddle shifter up to the trans and is it the only thing used to shift the trans? __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

04-22-2014, 01:41 PM	#3
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: 68 S/C update..... It's just for show. This truck does not run on gas... It runs on plutonium. He has one of these in the buddy console __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

05-13-2014, 11:41 AM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: 68 S/C update..... No big updates. Just fine tuning a few things. The new tank and filler tube are working great. I have filled it several times and other than having to be careful when it's almost full, I have had zero problems. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-13-2014, 05:38 PM	#7
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 68 S/C update..... Those gauges would look good in my truck lol. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-18-2014, 02:10 PM	#9
Hatzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 179	Re: 68 S/C update..... I wouldn't do it Rob, looks too... Country? Even for the "farm" truck. �� __________________ Steve ___________________________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618848

05-18-2014, 02:59 PM	#11
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: 68 S/C update..... I'm waiting for pics with the topper on the truck! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-18-2014, 03:39 PM	#12
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: 68 S/C update..... ^^^^me too!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-18-2014, 06:09 PM	#14
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: 68 S/C update..... I say roll with it. It looks old school country cool. Can you give us a full side shot of the whole truck with the topper? Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

05-18-2014, 11:56 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 68 S/C update..... Heck yeah Rob! you're ready to go camping at the lake now __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-19-2014, 12:53 AM	#17
Hatzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 179	Re: 68 S/C update..... Guess I'm the odd ball here! Heck no! Pull that thing off. __________________ Steve ___________________________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618848

05-19-2014, 09:51 AM	#20
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05-19-2014, 09:53 AM	#21
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 68 S/C update..... I LOVE it! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-19-2014, 10:23 AM	#22
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 68 S/C update..... I say run with it.. While I love the truck without, it really should throw some youngsters into a tizzy when you have smoke billowing out the back hatch!.. and all they see are the black marks in front of them.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

05-19-2014, 11:10 AM	#23
Greywolf200 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 132	Re: 68 S/C update..... A friend of mine recently bought a 2014 GMC with your combo and says he hates it, the transmission that is. Says it is all time searching for gears. When you slow down instead of coasting it downshifts and increases engine speed and is really annoying. When he reported it to dealer, they said it is a common complaint and can't anything be down about it. Have you experienced similar problems? Thanks, __________________ Jack Byrd '70 Chev Custom SWB(new to me), 307CID(added Weiand Stealth, headers and Edelbrock Performer carb, up to 17 MPG now), 700R4 '76 Airstream Argosy MH(want a longer one), 454CID, TH400

05-19-2014, 11:12 AM	#24
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 68 S/C update..... I like it more than I thought I would. Every since I saw a pic of my grandpa's truck with a shell on it, I've been sorta looking for one. __________________ 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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05-19-2014, 12:07 PM	#25
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: 68 S/C update..... I'm digging it! __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

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