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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: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Well I took my driveshaft to the shop today to be shortened. It was almost dark when I got back home but the urge to put it in was overwhelming so I hastily installed it and under the cover of darkness, thank God for street lights, I drove it down the street!! (note to self.. will drive better when the transmission is full of fluid) I would have gone farther but I didn't have the headlights hooked up. Man what a blast! Finally after over two years it moved (and stops) under its own power!! The were plenty of things that I noticed that have to be done, mainly figure out why it wants to die when in gear, but boy do I feel great. Can't wait till morning to start tweeking!
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 104 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 104 | Congratulations! Thats what this is all about, the sense of accomplishment after unending work. Now the real work begins! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 | keep us posted, progess being made thats the best thing, don't forget the camera we want pics | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Way to go man!! I watched the video and was hoping you were going to take us inside and go for a cruise. Maybe next time.
Congrats on a job well done. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | THAT IS TOO COOL ROB !!!! Way to go !! Congratulations! 
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | That's what it's all about, PASSION! Way to go! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 | Hey, congratulations Robert. The maiden voyage is always and adventure even if taken a bit too early. Hopefully your engine dying while in gear isn't the result of those gears not being pre-lubed prior to use.
Tried to watch the video but my java scrip blocker doesn't seem to like it. Great to see that Webshots is now allowing video nevertheless--just goes to show you how in touch I am lately!
Good luck and enjoy the truck,
Don
My 1941 in the Stovebolt Gallery
My Photo AlbumBut I tried, didn't I? ... At least I did that. RP McMurphy
The past belongs to the future...but only the present can preserve it.
Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | That video is of the temporary exhaust I have in place for the time being. I'll post a video of my next drive after I make some repairs & adjustments.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | That's cool, Robert! I've had that experience once before & I can relate to how great it feels to get in, hit the key & take the first drive down the street! You've come a long way...Congrats!!   | | |
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