Wow! That's gonna be really cool when it's done!

Thanks, we didn't get the bed on last weekend. Maybe this weekend...

Bed is on, but something isn't right. Wheels aren't centered. All I can think of, my father built the frame and set everything up based on a brand new set of late 70's T/A leaf springs. Then swapped to 88'-98' GM truck leafs during the build. I'm wondering if the springs are enough different to throw things off that much.

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I like it ,that is a similar color to my wife's Malibu vert ,boy I miss my truck and the prospects of it getting finished is slim. At least you are making major progress .

John, you have been way way way to patient waiting on your truck. It's time to bring it home and take it to someone else. When I put my car in the body shop I had it in writing when I was getting it back. I know you might be getting a good deal, but it has gone beyond that.

Ray ,unfortunately Im in too deep with this shop to take it to another one . After doing a great job on our Chevelle twice ,I thought I could trust them as we had become good friends ,or so I thought .If it leaves now in its current state it will never get finished as I cant afford to start over and it is worth very little as a project so it will likely just be piled in a corner of my shop or sold off slowly in pieces .I try to not even go by the shop anymore as I dont really want to see it.

Sorry to hear that Flash, maybe you need to make a trip over a couple of times a week checking on the progress, it might light a fire under them. Sometimes being a pest will get them moving again on it. By not going over there they might figure you have lost interest in it.

Ray ,I got a little good news on my truck late yesterday from my tennant who works at the shop. He has been working on my cab all last week and he hopes to have it ready for paint soon . Im still trying to stay away ,they know Im not happy with them . My tennant is a good guy and he really wants to get my truck done but he is at the mercy of the shop owner .If they can get the cab done and back on the frame ,the bed can go on and then if I have to bring it home it can easily be finishrd later. Im just going to wait and see what happens ,but Im not holding my breath.

I wish you luck my friend, that they will move on it for you.

John, more pictures soon - I promise! The hood needs to be blocked and primered one more time, then it is ready for paint. The doors and tailgate are painted and on the truck. Figured the bed out and got it lined up. The old man was over thinking things, it was a simple fix.

Looking forward to more pics ,just got back from visiting my truck at the shop .They are making good progress on it finally .The cab is back on the frame ,the bed is on ,both wearing nice red paint ,the wiring harness is installed from the firewall to the tail lights ,the new rear sliding window is in ,the new cargo light installed ,the new tilt column is in ,the Vintage Air is installed in the cab .I dropped off the new tach dash ,vinyl floor mat ,windshield ,dash pad ,BuddyBucket seat ,stereo and speakers ,dynamat type sound deadener and some other small parts .Im hoping mine will be done by early spring .

Got the hood blocked and painted Sunday. Going to flip it over and paint the underside Thursday. In about two weeks the shift linkage should be buttoned up and the rest of the sheet metal hung. Then it will be uncovered and I can take more pictures. Hoping it is "done" by next spring. (March or April)

Just as an FYI - I have those same wheels on my 71 Corvette and found out the hard way that some wheel cleaners are pretty harsh. Be careful what you use on them as something I had from one of the reputable detailing suppliers (Poorboys, etc.) had some kind of very harsh chemical that oxidized the aluminum immediately. I took me hours to try to polish the lip back.... I haven't even tried to get the inner barrels polished back yet and the spokes have some light streaking from where the cleaner sat too long in certain places. Normally I soak all four wheels first and then go back and start cleaning them so unfortunately I didn't even get lucky enough to only do this to one, but rather all four. The cleaner I used was something I have been using for a while on my Fiancé's 06 TL as well as my 2012 Acura TL with no adverse effects. I was so pissed I threw the bottle out and don't remember what it was but want to say it was a heavy duty wheel cleaner from Poorboy's.... Sonax works well though!

Just something to think about.


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This stuff! Do not use this on uncoated wheels!! Of course it says it in the instructions, but I had already been using it regularly and didn't even think about it.
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The wheels were on his green 72' first, I never used anything but soap and water on them. And an old toothbrush to get in the nooks and crannies. I think he has had those wheels and tires for roughly 6 years now.

This will have to do for now brotha John...

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It looks great ,tell me about those wheels . One of these days Im going to learn to post pics and show some of mine .

The wheels are 17X8 Torque Thrusts. Kinda wish they were 9" wide. They used to be on his green 72'.

Hood and wiper cowl are on. I will try to get some pictures posted soon. Still need to finish the wiring and assemble the rest of the interior. Also, the front coil springs are too stiff. Going to swap them out with a different set and hope it corrects the ride height. If anyone needs some brand new springs for a 2nd gen Camaro with a BBC - holler.

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flash are you drooling yet ??

Oh yes ,I have been .

Any updates on the truck ?

Not much to report, carpet is done, headliner is in. Between weather, and my father not feeling well... not a lot has gotten completed.

Going to attempt to fix the oil leak tomorrow. Then on to the fuel leak. Fun stuff...

Hoping it will start right up and run after those two things are addressed. ::fingers crossed::

Im still tuned in .

Loose oil filter... the old man is slipping. :( Tightened the filter, topped off the oil, started right up. :banana:

Still chasing the fuel leak. And damnit if it doesn't have a transmission leak. It appears the top oil cooler line on the trans is hitting the floor of the cab. Going to get after it again this weekend.

Dont feel bad ,we are still chasing small problems on mine too . Im waiting on a new radiator and fan clutch so that we can get the air operational .I just finished cleaning mine for use in a wedding on saturday .Keep us posted on your progress .

flash you are using the truck for a wedding.

No Ms Grumpy ,not me ,Im loaning it to a friend for his sons wedding ,the couple is getting married saturday in a rustic old barn on his grandpa's old farm and they want to use the bed of the truck to accept the gifts and then use it as their get away truck leaving the reception . Im honored that they wanted my truck for such a special occasion .

All leaks fixed yesterday. Huge relief! Now just to work down the check list and tie up loose ends. I'll take more pictures when there's something to see.

Looking forward to more pics ,Im loving mine ,its finally finished completely .We had to add a 4 core aluminum radiator and a new fan to satisfy the Vintage Air .

This truck already has a big aluminium radiator and dual fans. I expect it to run nice and cool.

flash do you have any pictures of the truck being used at the wedding. It would be cool to post some.

Not much new to report. The fly by wire set up is on the fritz. It was working, stopped responding. Reading up on trouble shooting methods because I have never dealt with this before. Also, the transmission only has reverse. The builder believes that the grease he uses to hold the ball bearings in during assembly has dried up.

We've been busy with my car and the Lemans lately. Once I get the gas pedal and throttle body to communicate with one another, the rest should fall into place.

Long overdue update...

Found a huge vacuum leak, reset the computer - throttle fixed. Next was the fans not working, with help of a good friend/wiring guru - we were able to determine something in the harness wasn't right. We did some wiring of our own and got the fans functioning properly.

Now the transmission, the original rebuilder has fallen ill and was unable to help resolve the issues. Today I went with my father to Monster Transmissions in Brooksville, FL. We picked up a 4L65E good to 550 HP. And dropped off the "core" out of his truck. Very professional operation and friendly staff. Now... to find the time to get over there and install it.

We have a different set of wheels on order as well. Just not happy with having to use spacers. The new wheels are having to be built, so it will be 4-6 weeks. Wheel Vintiques is the vendor.

Transmission is in and has forward gears, huge victory. I found yet another vacuum leak today and fixed it. Wrapping up the A/C lines and charging the system soon, then the seat can go in. Still no wheels yet...

Congrats ,mine has been back in the shop for far too long again ,its eating water pumps ,gone through 3 in under 1000 miles .It seems the pulleys are too deep and rubbing holes in the pumps ,I sure do miss it.