1969 c-10

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Well I've been dealing with the Terminator X Max since Friday night. The handheld fires up and cannot connect to the ecu. I've tried every trick I've found on the internet, and NO BEUNO!

Not a single led on the ecu has so much as flickered.

I've flashed the hand held unit, it updated, but still no communication. Tried with a PC- nope.
Unless someone here can provide some insight, It's looking like a 3 hour call to Holley tomorrow and send the never used ecu in for service

I wish I had saved the $$ and used the factory ecm and crusty wiring

[DanStokes]

That's a great idea. I used a $8 garden sprayer, tire valve and a psi guage. If/when mine explodes, I'm going to copy yours.

Unless the wife has a pressure cooker she never uses!

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Neat project. Here is the pre oiler I made:

That's a great idea. I used a $8 garden sprayer, tire valve and a psi guage. If/when mine explodes, I'm going to copy yours.

[DanStokes]

Neat project. Here is the pre oiler I made:

That'll work too!

[74NovaMan]

Neat project. Here is the pre oiler I made:

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

The pre-oiler is necessary for an LS. I killed 2 of them by not pre-oiling although I pulled the plugs and sun them up until I had indicated oil pressure. They were from LKQ and I worked with their tech guy who sent a 3rd one and we decided between us to pre-oil the new one. I made mine out of ME's old pressure cooker and it works great (air pressure on top of the oil to push it thru the system). As result, LKQ now requires pre-lubing on an LS or they won't warrant the engine.

Thanks for the input Dan.

I have read and heard similar accounts regarding pre-oiling.
My engine is a LQ4 from a wrecked truck.
It's been sitting in my shop almost 3 years.
I will pre oil it before it's test fire for sure.

[DanStokes]

The pre-oiler is necessary for an LS. I killed 2 of them by not pre-oiling although I pulled the plugs and sun them up until I had indicated oil pressure. They were from LKQ and I worked with their tech guy who sent a 3rd one and we decided between us to pre-oil the new one. I made mine out of ME's old pressure cooker and it works great (air pressure on top of the oil to push it thru the system). As result, LKQ now requires pre-lubing on an LS or they won't warrant the engine.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

When I was down with the flu, I clearly spent too much time on the internet
OK, to be honest, I'm sick and tired of crawling on the floor. I've been putting off a few things I need to make.

This still needs the tabs welded from the outside, it's a tank at 3/8" thick x 36" x 48" x 6"
I got an email from the vendor offering a nice discount for a cancelled order situation.






On the truck front, I still haven't started the engine.
I did hang the passenger side sheet metal to do a final confirmation of fitment.
Also, for better leverage to snatch out a little crease on the door.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

That Falcon is such a score! Can't wait till its its turn

Thanks!
It was an unexpected purchase, and I'm hurting for space, but you just don't see these for sale.
I'm pretty sure there were less than 2000 produced.
It's had a lot done to it, none of quite finished. LOL

[cstmwgn]

That Falcon is such a score! Can't wait till its its turn

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

The C-10 has been patiently waiting for some affection.
I have started the dreaded wiring and plumbing.
I want to fire this thing up before it gets enclosed much more.
I've never heard this engine run.
Don't laugh at my garden sprayer aka "pre-oiler" gizmo.
I borrowed the idea from the internet. I'll let you know if it works.

This project is officially out of control....I mean, I didn't even plan on painting it when I brought it home.







It's getting a bit chaotic under here too.








The Falcon Delivery was getting JEALOUS.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Holy CRAP! the last 7 months have been a blurrrr.

The flag count has passed the 400 mark including a few to keep for us LOL!!!





Had this Falcon follow me home
It came with a 302, SFI bellhousing, flywheel, and 2 mostly JUNK 2 door parts cars, I still need a WC T5 or a C6 if I have to go that way.
Stand by, this one is still outside.





Last week, I made a 750 mile round trip intending to buy a crew cab, square body ramp truck.
The truck was so far below the pics and description, I didn't even make an offer. That was a day killer!

I have been able to hit a lick on the c10 here and there.
I have the bed jammed out and started the FINAL assembly (I hope)

It's nice to be back in my wheelhouse .... literally :-)

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

They look great! If the juice is not worth the squeeze, charge more and / or figure out how to stream line production.

Thanks!
The deal with this was my friend bid the job as flat units with some gimmicky fractal burning etc.
The 3d machining I introduced to the project added time and some steps to the process that we agreed to not charge for THIS TIME.
The customer is aware that if he requests more the price will be more.
I'm not sure I'm willing to drive the 80 miles a day to do it again.
I AM however considering a MAJOR CNC upgrade. If that happens, GAME ON!

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Very Nice !!
Interesting 3D twist!!
I'm sure this is a Retirement Supplemental Income Project.
So How Much are they Selling Them For?
Would make some Nice Xmas Gifts for my Family Members

I am "semi-retired". I still make all kinds of signs and take limited custom furniture orders.
The customer never told us what his retail price would be.
Based on the very few I've seen around, I'd guess $150-$180 at this size, but just a guess.

[Russell]

They look great! If the juice is not worth the squeeze, charge more and / or figure out how to stream line production.