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Pontiac1976 · 07-24-2009, 06:01 PM

I hear you know what you mean. Your doing a great job. All the good luck to you.

texascowboy · 07-26-2009, 11:35 PM

Glad to see that some things don't change. hope everything on that monster works out for ya. Ive been working on mine, had to replace the flywheel just a few days ago, keep having problems with the starter and it hanging up or grinding, so I just broke down and put a new one on it. That was not fun by myself....

anyway next project is brakes and radaitor.....

its always something...

oh well at least I'm keeping busy..LOL

David Hall · 07-31-2009, 08:49 AM

I ordered the front and rear bumbers monday, was only able to mount the rear though. I was surprised at quality, fitment will take a little nursing to get it just right.

I'll post up some pictures when i get them installed.

texascowboy · 08-09-2009, 09:04 PM

.....so how is the nursing going??? haven't heard from ya, just curious how things are going?? how the project going?

David Hall · 08-10-2009, 12:06 PM

I'm not quite satisfied with the rear, it sits (looking from the rear) to the left about 1/4 " more than the right side.. I'll have to take more measurements, the bed maybe sitting to far to the left and the bumper is correct.

The front went on and looks perfect.

Also installed the stainless braided fuel line along with fuel filter. The combo I decided to go with uses AN fittings, fuel filter and line with the Endura finish...Looks sweet

I still cant post any pictures because I've been attending job related schools lately.

texascowboy · 08-10-2009, 10:10 PM

glad to hear at least the front is done, I had the same problem when I put my bumper on, everything was straight but I had to use spacers and it worked out good. wish you the best.

School....

...

...that's a bad word!!!j/k hope it goes well for you.

David Hall · 09-18-2009, 11:29 AM

I've been busy as hell lately, but here's some progress pictures.

1. Front & Rear bumpers mounted
2. Fuel line completed and installed
3. Radiator, fan and pulleys installed
4. Windshield wiper system installed
5. Cowl screen and cover installed
6. Autometer sending units installed

Currently working on the distributor and should have it in by the end of the weekend

Pontiac1976 · 09-19-2009, 11:58 PM

looking good!!

The Carpenter · 10-26-2009, 06:35 PM

I think that truck is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen. Really.

David Hall · 11-01-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks.
Would be posting progress pics but the camera batteries quit taking a charge.
The truck is coming along slowly but at least its coming together.

I'm surprised at how long all the little things take to get just right.

David Hall · 11-02-2009, 08:48 AM

Here's some pictures taken over the weekend. I'm on my 2nd radiator overflow bottle that leaks, so that will have to come back out. I spent most of sunday getting the gauge cluster ready, still needs a little work and I want it in for the initial start up to help monitor the engine. I'm going with the idiot light set up and AutoMeter oil pressure / water temp gauges. Still up in the air where exactly to mount the gages, any ideas?

MSD Distributor installed
MSD Plug wires installed
Throttle and Transmission Cable installed
Yellow Optima battery and cables installed
Moroso air cleaner installed

07-24-2009, 06:01 PM	#76
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Aug. 21, 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 402	I hear you know what you mean. Your doing a great job. All the good luck to you. __________________ 77GMC 1/2 ton Pu 454 Has been my daily driver since 98-04,other then oil changes tune up.I put a new fuel pump timeing on the motor.UP date front clip to 84 clip a 89van F bumper was put on.Took out the 454 to try to save on fuel.I put 85 305 SS motor,still using the 77 3core rad.I had to do work to the right brace for the bumper and drill new holes, on the bumper.I had to make new top braces to hold the top of the rad.It's a flatbed home made bed all steel this.Make a great work beanch

08-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#81
texascowboy Registered User Join Date: Oct. 23, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 180	glad to hear at least the front is done, I had the same problem when I put my bumper on, everything was straight but I had to use spacers and it worked out good. wish you the best. School..........that's a bad word!!!j/k hope it goes well for you.

09-18-2009, 11:29 AM	#82
David Hall Registered User Join Date: Jun. 3, 2008 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 238	I've been busy as hell lately, but here's some progress pictures. 1. Front & Rear bumpers mounted 2. Fuel line completed and installed 3. Radiator, fan and pulleys installed 4. Windshield wiper system installed 5. Cowl screen and cover installed 6. Autometer sending units installed Currently working on the distributor and should have it in by the end of the weekend Attached Thumbnails

09-19-2009, 11:58 PM	#83
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Aug. 21, 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 402	looking good!! __________________ 77GMC 1/2 ton Pu 454 Has been my daily driver since 98-04,other then oil changes tune up.I put a new fuel pump timeing on the motor.UP date front clip to 84 clip a 89van F bumper was put on.Took out the 454 to try to save on fuel.I put 85 305 SS motor,still using the 77 3core rad.I had to do work to the right brace for the bumper and drill new holes, on the bumper.I had to make new top braces to hold the top of the rad.It's a flatbed home made bed all steel this.Make a great work beanch

11-02-2009, 08:48 AM	#86
David Hall Registered User Join Date: Jun. 3, 2008 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 238	Progress Pics Here's some pictures taken over the weekend. I'm on my 2nd radiator overflow bottle that leaks, so that will have to come back out. I spent most of sunday getting the gauge cluster ready, still needs a little work and I want it in for the initial start up to help monitor the engine. I'm going with the idiot light set up and AutoMeter oil pressure / water temp gauges. Still up in the air where exactly to mount the gages, any ideas? MSD Distributor installed MSD Plug wires installed Throttle and Transmission Cable installed Yellow Optima battery and cables installed Moroso air cleaner installed Attached Thumbnails

07-26-2009, 11:35 PM	#77
texascowboy Registered User Join Date: Oct. 23, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 180	Glad to see that some things don't change. hope everything on that monster works out for ya. Ive been working on mine, had to replace the flywheel just a few days ago, keep having problems with the starter and it hanging up or grinding, so I just broke down and put a new one on it. That was not fun by myself.... anyway next project is brakes and radaitor..... its always something... oh well at least I'm keeping busy..LOL

07-31-2009, 08:49 AM	#78
David Hall Registered User Join Date: Jun. 3, 2008 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 238	I ordered the front and rear bumbers monday, was only able to mount the rear though. I was surprised at quality, fitment will take a little nursing to get it just right. I'll post up some pictures when i get them installed.

08-09-2009, 09:04 PM	#79
texascowboy Registered User Join Date: Oct. 23, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 180	.....so how is the nursing going??? haven't heard from ya, just curious how things are going?? how the project going?

08-10-2009, 12:06 PM	#80
David Hall Registered User Join Date: Jun. 3, 2008 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 238	I'm not quite satisfied with the rear, it sits (looking from the rear) to the left about 1/4 " more than the right side.. I'll have to take more measurements, the bed maybe sitting to far to the left and the bumper is correct. The front went on and looks perfect. Also installed the stainless braided fuel line along with fuel filter. The combo I decided to go with uses AN fittings, fuel filter and line with the Endura finish...Looks sweet I still cant post any pictures because I've been attending job related schools lately.

10-26-2009, 06:35 PM	#84
The Carpenter Registered User Join Date: Mar. 23, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 20	I think that truck is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen. Really.

11-01-2009, 10:12 AM	#85
David Hall Registered User Join Date: Jun. 3, 2008 Location: Chesterfield Va. Posts: 238	Thanks. Would be posting progress pics but the camera batteries quit taking a charge. The truck is coming along slowly but at least its coming together. I'm surprised at how long all the little things take to get just right.

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