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| | Forums66 Topics126,776 Posts1,039,271 Members48,100 | Most Online2,175 Jul 21st, 2025 | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | Since my truck was BACKED into my garage and up on jack stands, I cut and welded my exhaust so it pointed forward. Less exhaust fumes go into the garage that way.
Anyway, I pulled my 65 C10 short step off the stands and drove it today for the first time ever with my freshened up 250ci and brand new rebuilt Camaro T5 transmission. Lot's of fun. Here's the VIDEO.
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| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 | Most excellent. I can tell you had a blast. Neighbors probably think you are insane but we get it. 1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | There will only be one first drive, congrat's. Wheels look good too  John | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | There will only be one first drive, congrat's. Wheels look good too  John John, You must not be a well informed individual. First off, the name "Hooligan" is a compliment in the South! Second, We all drive our trucks without doors down here in South Carolina. That's just how it's done. LOL!
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| | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | When I was teaching a Community Education body shop class, the commander of the Nashville Tennessee SWAT team drove a Pontiac Firebird in about that shape 10 miles across town every Wednesday night to my shop to work on it. "Who's gonna arrest me- - - -I'll shoot 'em!" Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 72 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 72 | Looks like you had a fun time! The 250 sounds and looks good! | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | Hey - good stuff!
How did the transmission do?
Thanks for sharing.
-W | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | Hey - good stuff!
How did the transmission do?
Thanks for sharing.
-W Hey there Woog! So far the T5 has been performing flawlessly. With NO doors, windshield, lights, speedometer, horn, license plates or E-brake I figured 25MPH would be easier to explain to the police should they take an interest, so I barely even touched 3rd gear. It does shift well in all gears while up on the jack stands however.
I sent you a PM. | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Awesome! Just absolutely awesome!!!
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