Javier Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Its hard to get rid of stuff especially when it has tons of emotional value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Yeah it is. We picked up the engine today. We need to put new valve covers on it and possibly a new rear main seal. The engine ran strong previously, it would light up the tires in the previous truck it was in up to third gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Well not as bad as the "fix" gm had for my grand prix it's known to have issues with valve covers leaking the front valve cover the worst as its transversely mounted V6. It was bad enough that they were having engine fires so gm had a recall the fix was to change the way the spark plug wires ran and not fix the problem of the oil leak on the non GTP supercharged cars the supercharged cars did get new gaskets.One of the things that drive you nuts about automakers!!! It's sad to see her slowly die the heart is in good shape but the body is failing it needs a new front wheel bearing bad, and the shocks on the back replaced, I don't have a "shop" to work in during the winter so repairs are more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 This one was as close to burning as one could get. The exhaust manifold wan cherry red and then it blew spewing oil everywhere. My uncle thought he was going to have to watch it burn. The front fenders have holes rusted in them big enough to fit your arm into. The rocker panels are gone. The truck used to belong to a local drilling company and it spent most of its life behind the drill rig going to Arkansas back and forth. It has been behind the rig so much that the chrome is gone off of the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Dealership=Stealership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 We have the brakes ready now, the front end is painted and ready to go except we need new bearing races for the wheel bearings. The interior guy has started on the interior, so far he has the door panels and headliner done. We should have the emergency brake ready by tomorrow, we need it to get the truck registered for the NSRA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 The seats are done now. Here is what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Wow those seats are hot. Good stuff Nicholas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks Javier. The interior is almost ready for the carpet. I will probably be out more this week since we are supposed to get more snow and ice tomorrow. I think we have missed one month of school due to the weather already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Its got that milwaukee fuel color scheme going on, I bet theres a lightning bolt somewhere on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 looking good keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Black and red is a great scheme for a 30's piece. Looks great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I never realized that Javier! Maybe we can get sponsored. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 We finally have dads truck running now. It smokes like a freight train due to the oil everywhere. It was one thing after another with it. The fuel pump went out on it, the new pump wouldn't fit so we had to get yet another one. The starter went out this evening as we were almost done. It should be good now though. Next for that is to see why the old engine puffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 The head liner is installed and the rest of the interior should be in by the end of the week. Next week is supposed to be in the 50s so we will paint the frame and rear end hopefully. We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. After that all that is left will be the window cranks and door handles which we will pick up Sunday, the engine, transmission, wiring and, plumbing the fuel and brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 That's great to hear. I don't know about restoring old cars but can you wire the doors to have "modern" tech like electric windows, door locks and even motorized mirrors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 You can do the power windows and possibly locks but I don't think we will have side mirrors. They make kits for the windows but I'm not sure about the locks. We aren't interested in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 That's great to hear. I don't know about restoring old cars but can you wire the doors to have "modern" tech like electric windows, door locks and even motorized mirrors?You could do it, but if you ever plan to show the car you're sunk. Shows are all about being true to original. Plus, it's not going to be a daily driver. Lack of modern convenience is all part of the experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Umm... You haven't seen an original compared to this one yet. Mag wheels weren't original, nor the small block or the 3 inch chop of the cab. If it was an original it would be a big no on the power windows. For the sake of keeping it simple we are keeping manual windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 The more mechanical things are, the less of a chance for electrical screw ups haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well one regulator is stripping out but we have a new one ordered. Oddly enough it was the passenger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 The interior is almost done. All that is left is to put the door panels in and the seats and that is it for the interior. It looks great so far. It was the upholstery guys last car that he was doing. All that is left is to paint the frame and rear end and put new gaskets and the cam and valve train in the engine and put the new heads on and then wire it up (aftermarket wiring harness) and that will be all of the big items done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Sound great. Can't wait to see some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I would have took some today but we took the door panels to the guy to get them covered. I will try to take some Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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