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my67chevytruck · 03-20-2008, 05:54 PM

looking good.

stonewall618 · 03-20-2008, 07:07 PM

nice... i want to get one.... does it help with handling? the sway bar

milled · 03-21-2008, 05:19 AM

Hey What type of seats are those?

Man they would fit the bill for me.

cameeks · 03-21-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonewall618

nice... i want to get one.... does it help with handling? the sway bar

When I corner hard I don't have alot of body roll any more. Also When I go over the railroad tracks the front end doesn't bounce as much. I'm going to do a rear sway bar later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by milled

Hey What type of seats are those?

Man they would fit the bill for me.

They are '99-'02 Chevy truck seats

stonewall618 · 03-21-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeks

When I corner hard I don't have alot of body roll any more. Also When I go over the railroad tracks the front end doesn't bounce as much. I'm going to do a rear sway bar later.

ya thats what i need...when i take a turn my body moves from one side to the other... and it causes my back tires to rub om my wheel wells... its now worse with the new tires...that are bigger and wider... im going to but 1.5" wheel spacers and hope that it is enough to stop it from doing it...and also give it a really awesome stance

HuggerCST · 05-20-2008, 07:41 PM

Lookin good Chris. I like what you did with the fuel filler, I never thought of putting it there.

68c10guy · 06-16-2008, 02:29 PM

where did you get the speaker baffles from? And do you know if they come in a 6x9?

cameeks · 06-16-2008, 02:42 PM

I got them HERE

JCA1972 · 06-21-2008, 05:49 PM

Great work, your truck is coming along nicely.

ChevyDude · 06-21-2008, 07:47 PM

Improvements, ya gotta love em'... Great Job!!!

2ndCIB · 07-23-2008, 06:43 PM

Great thread, answered a lot of the things I've been thinking of. Have you got a guess on MPG?

cameeks · 07-24-2008, 04:45 AM

My speedometer is off now since I changed the transmission so I dont know for sure but on highway I think I'm at around 12mpg with the trans slipping and the engine not running to good. I'm buying a rebuilt long block and a transmission from eatmyshift.com today to replace what I have now.

cameeks · 08-09-2008, 02:28 PM

I have some updates

I bought the transmission I have been talking about on here for a while now. I got the 700r4 from eatmyshift.com and had them install their T/C lock-up kit and TCI's constant pressure valve body. This is going to be so much easier to install then the last 700r4 that I got out of a '91 short bed. The lock-up just wires into a keyed power spot on the fuse block and the T/V cable with the new valve body is just to set the shift points now.

I had to get a rebuilt long block 350 to put in because I was having oil pressure problems and the intake lifter on the number 5 cylinder got dished out by the cam.

I'll post some pics up when I get it finished and running.

allen123 · 08-13-2008, 01:55 PM

Very nice build its moving along good.
I'll be keeping a eye on it.

texanidiot25 · 08-14-2008, 03:48 AM

Good to see progress on it!

cameeks · 08-15-2008, 01:38 AM

I took a few days off to get it finished but for some reason after lunch I get tired of working on it and get a mental block on what I should do next.

All I have left is:

*Bend the new lines for the transmission
*transfer the speedo gear from my old transmission
*hook up my shifter linkage
*run the wire for my T/C lock-up
*put oil in the engine
*prime the engine
*put the valve covers on
*hook up the thermostat wire
*put the radiator in and hook up the heater hoses
*put the alt. on and belts
*mount the headers
*install the battery
*put the transmission fluid in
*and break in the cam

Not a whole lot

**gregfull** · 08-15-2008, 02:30 PM

Gotta get it going! There are some swap meets coming up, you need to drive it to the next board meet. Focus man, Focus.

cameeks · 08-21-2008, 05:07 AM

Well I got it running Saturday. I just have some minor leaks to take care of but everything is running great. Besides the belt squeal That I have tried over and over again to get rid of.

Here are a few posts of pictures for you to look at that I took while I was working on it. I found out that my lifter was the problem for my engine messing up. Pic below

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9teen69 · 11-24-2008, 11:51 PM

Great mods to the truck, you did a lot of things I'm wanting to do to my 69.

NWD02 · 12-25-2008, 02:24 AM

Looking good.... I'm not to far from you.

Simplysamoan · 04-29-2009, 02:45 PM

What year blazer gas tank did you purchase to mount between the rear frame rails? How did the TV cable work out to the 700r4?

03-20-2008, 05:54 PM	#26
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03-20-2008, 07:07 PM	#27
stonewall618 Just loves his truck. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cleburne, TX Posts: 263	Re: Project "Old Blue" nice... i want to get one.... does it help with handling? the sway bar __________________ Gold 1969 c10 LWB--350 gm crate motor 30"muds on the back...with aluminum rims with black and red Chevy bowtie center caps that look awesome! EAGLE SCOUT FTW!!!

03-21-2008, 05:19 AM	#28
milled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: arvada colorado Posts: 105	Re: Project "Old Blue" Hey What type of seats are those? Man they would fit the bill for me. __________________ 1970 k20 350 4speed hd44 14b Circumventing the language filter is against site rules

05-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#31
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Project "Old Blue" Lookin good Chris. I like what you did with the fuel filler, I never thought of putting it there. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-16-2008, 02:29 PM	#32
68c10guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 165	Re: Project "Old Blue" where did you get the speaker baffles from? And do you know if they come in a 6x9?

06-16-2008, 02:42 PM	#33
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" I got them *HERE* __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

06-21-2008, 05:49 PM	#34
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Project "Old Blue" Great work, your truck is coming along nicely. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

06-21-2008, 07:47 PM	#35
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project "Old Blue" Improvements, ya gotta love em'... Great Job!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-23-2008, 06:43 PM	#36
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	Re: Project "Old Blue" Great thread, answered a lot of the things I've been thinking of. Have you got a guess on MPG?

07-24-2008, 04:45 AM	#37
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" My speedometer is off now since I changed the transmission so I dont know for sure but on highway I think I'm at around 12mpg with the trans slipping and the engine not running to good. I'm buying a rebuilt long block and a transmission from eatmyshift.com today to replace what I have now. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

08-09-2008, 02:28 PM	#38
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" I have some updates I bought the transmission I have been talking about on here for a while now. I got the 700r4 from eatmyshift.com and had them install their T/C lock-up kit and TCI's constant pressure valve body. This is going to be so much easier to install then the last 700r4 that I got out of a '91 short bed. The lock-up just wires into a keyed power spot on the fuse block and the T/V cable with the new valve body is just to set the shift points now. I had to get a rebuilt long block 350 to put in because I was having oil pressure problems and the intake lifter on the number 5 cylinder got dished out by the cam. I'll post some pics up when I get it finished and running. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

08-13-2008, 01:55 PM	#39
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: Project "Old Blue" Very nice build its moving along good. I'll be keeping a eye on it. __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

08-14-2008, 03:48 AM	#40
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Project "Old Blue" Good to see progress on it!

08-15-2008, 01:38 AM	#41
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" I took a few days off to get it finished but for some reason after lunch I get tired of working on it and get a mental block on what I should do next. All I have left is: Bend the new lines for the transmission transfer the speedo gear from my old transmission hook up my shifter linkage run the wire for my T/C lock-up put oil in the engine prime the engine put the valve covers on hook up the thermostat wire put the radiator in and hook up the heater hoses put the alt. on and belts mount the headers install the battery put the transmission fluid in and break in the cam Not a whole lot __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

08-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#42
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Project "Old Blue" Gotta get it going! There are some swap meets coming up, you need to drive it to the next board meet. Focus man, Focus. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban



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08-21-2008, 05:07 AM	#43
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" Well I got it running Saturday. I just have some minor leaks to take care of but everything is running great. Besides the belt squeal That I have tried over and over again to get rid of. Here are a few posts of pictures for you to look at that I took while I was working on it. I found out that my lifter was the problem for my engine messing up. Pic below __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

08-21-2008, 05:08 AM	#44
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

08-21-2008, 05:09 AM	#45
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

08-21-2008, 05:10 AM	#46
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Project "Old Blue" __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

11-24-2008, 11:51 PM	#47
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Project "Old Blue" Great mods to the truck, you did a lot of things I'm wanting to do to my 69. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

12-25-2008, 02:24 AM	#48
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Project "Old Blue" Looking good.... I'm not to far from you.

04-29-2009, 02:45 PM	#49
Simplysamoan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 7	Re: Project "Old Blue" What year blazer gas tank did you purchase to mount between the rear frame rails? How did the TV cable work out to the 700r4?

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