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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 | After 4 years of repair rebuild and cleanup I started the old girl up today.
I put 10 gallons of fresh premium grade gas in the tank and after cranking with no plugs and checking the compression in all cyls all at (90 to 95 not to bad for being cold, I'll check again with the engine warmed up). The fuel pumped into the bowl and up to the carb. A little dribble of gas down the air cleaner and with choke out fingers crossed I stomped on the starter. Within a couple of turns over what a amazing sound and feeling. I still have a couple of issues with electrical but SHE'S RUNNING. My goal this year has been to have it ready for History Road show at Reynolds Museum on June 10-11. See you there Howie and Fox looking forward to it!
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Awesome! I just started mine up after rebuilding it over the winter. No better feeling than hearing he come to life.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 | I thought I could hear engine purring and a shout of joy!
See you in June.
Howie
1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | I sure hope you jumped into the air, fist pumped, clicked your heels together and jumped around like a school kid... I do every time an engine I resurrect breaths again. Dirt bikes, sleds, trucks, it doesn't really matter. It really is an awesome feeling. I am also looking forward to the show in Wetaskiwin. See you boys there. | | |
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