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Post by hill64step on Jul 28, 2009 14:37:03 GMT -7
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Post by trevota on Jul 29, 2009 20:30:14 GMT -7
looks like ya got alot of work ahead of you. look forward to the progress pics
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Post by Scooter3 on Jul 29, 2009 21:37:07 GMT -7
After you start working on it for a while the "suprise" will turn into "well that figures". Don't get discouraged with it because if these trucks were easy everyone would have one.
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Post by hill64step on Jul 30, 2009 14:44:53 GMT -7
Yeah. I've been working in paint and body since I was in high school, and I worked in a hot rod shop so I know how it is lol. We were just suprised that we didn't notice it a long time ago. I think I'm gonna call a friend of mine to come look at that monstrosity of a tear. He's a really good body man, and really good with metal so it may be a breeze for him to fix.
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Post by hill64step on Oct 7, 2009 11:07:04 GMT -7
Body panels are turning out pretty good...  and we picked up a few parts at the auto fair in Charlotte last month   New bumpers, grille, headlamp bezels, door sills, new headboard for the bed, and a new tailgate. Getting ready to get the bed apart to start working on it, and get the cab off the frame. I also picked up some paint to test. Somewhat close to the factory green color, but a little more flashy. |
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Post by riverracer on Oct 7, 2009 20:20:13 GMT -7
Looks like you're progressing, looks good!...
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Post by hill64step on Oct 8, 2009 11:44:28 GMT -7
Thanks. I've been tossing around ideas for the suspension and an engine swap. Getting excited.  |
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Post by goldandwhite on Oct 8, 2009 13:52:56 GMT -7
It's interesting to see a truck restored in detail like you are doing. Please keep the pictures coming as you progress.
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Post by riverracer on Oct 11, 2009 5:27:37 GMT -7
Thanks. I've been tossing around ideas for the suspension and an engine swap. Getting excited. You could bolt everything on a 72 chassis and you'll have disc brakes, just a thought!.. What size is the motor???... |
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Post by hill64step on Oct 16, 2009 18:04:07 GMT -7
I'm not exactly sure on the size of the motor. I know it isn't the original motor that came in the truck. Seems like my dad told me it came from a 70s model? Is there an easy way to tell?
We are planning for disk brakes. I have a front/rear set of Baer big brakes from another car I own that I plan on selling. Once they sell I'll put that money towards brakes for the truck. We already have plans to swap out rear ends which will give us the newer 5 lug rear. I'll be a lot happier with 5 lug too because that will give me more wheel options.
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Post by riverracer on Oct 17, 2009 5:27:20 GMT -7
I'm not exactly sure on the size of the motor. I know it isn't the original motor that came in the truck. Seems like my dad told me it came from a 70s model? Is there an easy way to tell? Well, if it's a 292 it'll be a tall block with 6" tall side covers, if it's a 194-250 it'll be a standard low deck with 4" side covers!. Block number by th right motor mount will ID it also!... |
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Post by hill64step on Oct 20, 2009 13:44:40 GMT -7
He said it's a 250. It's a pretty good motor. Has electronic ignition.
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Post by riverracer on Oct 22, 2009 21:26:59 GMT -7
He said it's a 250. It's a pretty good motor. Has electronic ignition. I'm sure it has an HEI on it, you gonna put a small block in it or you gonna use the 6??.. |
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Post by hill64step on Oct 23, 2009 8:27:26 GMT -7
I'm wanting to go with a genIII motor. I've been watching craigslist/ebay/ect. for vortec motors.
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Post by riverracer on Oct 23, 2009 18:18:14 GMT -7
I'm wanting to go with a genIII motor. I've been watching craigslist/ebay/ect. for vortec motors. You willing to sell the 6??.. |
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