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| | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | I have been trying to get the truck running for 6 months now, but major wiring issues have kept her down... The points were fried, distributor was 180 out, plug wires hooked up to the wrong location on the cap, ignion wires cut under the dash, and lots of "jumpers" everywhere. I had a friend come down from Canada for New Years and we spent all weekend going through the truck... Just this morning, I replaced the plugs and pumped the throttle and hit the remote starter and she chugged to life! A little 265 with the exhaust rusted out just past the exhaust manifold. Good morning neighbors!  I just wanted to give some thanks to all those who gave me good advice, especially Old Sub, and Red 58!! You two were very helpful!! Now I need to get some exhaust welded into this thing, and a tranny installed, and and and  Dano
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | good for you Dano! and yer welcome! nothing like the sound of raw combustion to make ya forget all the tribulations Bill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 183 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 183 | Congrats! A good way to "start" the new year. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | That sounds like a much better noise to make at New Years than what those those crazy noisemakers that used by everyone else, produce! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | Just like a new baby being born !!! Congrads!!!!
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Must be able to cook , clean , sew , tune engines and polish trucks. Must have old Stovebolt and garage. Please send picture of old Stovebolt and garage.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 | I recently got my '54 GMC running, I know the feeling, it's GREAT!!!!! Congrats. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | Excellent! Good luck with the rest of the work too.
I will be trying to get my 57 running in a few weeks. I hope mine cranks as good as yours did.I have no idea how many years it has been since it ran, or if it will run at all.I think mine was put out to pasture because the rear axle gears are shot, so I am in hopes the motor & transmission are workable. (I just bought it so I have no history on it.)
1957 Chevrolet 1/2-ton Stepside LB in the Gallery My Photobucket shots The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 | It just wanted you to know it was happy to be 50!
1963 Chevy C-10 Fleetside 1970 C-30 Dump Truck 2025 Silverado High Country 2500 Diesel 2012 Indian Chief Vintage serial #002 motorcycle 1946 Indian Chief, 1947 Indian Chief w/sidecar,2014 Indian Chieftain, 2015 Indian Scout | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 | Congrats MrDanB. I just got my 41 cabover to start after who knows how long. Wonderful feeling huh! I had to drive mine about 20 yards without braks just cuz....well, closer to the shop was my validation.
Happy to hear you got it to fire. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 96 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 96 | Happy new year MrDanB.
Feels good to hear those old enginses run.
They were really built right. It's amazing how easy they are to work on and how tough they are.
Heck, mine started after sitting for 9 years with a crankcase full of water!!
Good lick. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | On the plates, it appears that it hasn't been tabbed since '96... I have a SM420 and a driveline I need to install, but the old stock rear doesn't have any yoke or gears. I should be able to "drive her 20 yards towards the shop" in the next month or so Thanks for all the well wishes. It was alot of frustration, but it is starting to pay off!! Dano
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Hey Dan Happy New Year and Congratulations!
I thought I heard something a little different yesterday!
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