Starting my 90 stepside build

[87montecarlomrc]

Ive been on this site for a few months now and love it so far but havent started a thread of my progress so I figured i would start, i bought 1990 silverado in October 2010 for 1200 bucks i believe, and it was a plain Jane old truck with a v6 that was wore out at the time
The day I bought it

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-424d-6a5c.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-4277-3456.jpg

After driving it around for a month or so I knew that v6 wasn't enough for me so I found this rebuilt 350 that wasn't nothing special but better then the v6

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-4309-56be.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-4325-ff70.jpg

After the motor was in I slowly started doing body work with a roll pan,light bar and pulling the trim off slowly,

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-444a-e191.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-446d-30f2.jpg

This truck is my daily driver now so it takes time to get things done to it but it's coming along and I'm starting on the interior now which I don't have pictures yet but I'll try to get some later today if I can, and I have some 15x10 wheels for it that I need to get tires for and I'm going with a 2/4 drop in the next few months hopefully,, I'll keep you guys posted with my progress, tell me what you guys think of it so far,
Thanks for looking

[87montecarlomrc]

Here's a few more pictures of my truck and how it looks now

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-46e0-ffcb.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-4769-ae25.jpg

[87montecarlomrc]

Here's a few of the interior I took today, sorry for the crappy pictures, it was a bright day and my phone wouldn't adjust, but my interior is getting done in black and white, it's starting to look good, just need to finish the passenger door panel and the carpet,
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0890-e0fa-9a93.jpg
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[87montecarlomrc]

Hey I have a small update, I have a new performer intake and accel distributor to put in my truck, I'm hoping for some pretty good gains since I have a single plain street master intake on it now, which is a terrible intake to have,

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0afe-8f43-c712.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0afe-8f5c-e956.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0afe-8fee-11e3.jpg
^^^ this is the intake I have now

[quick66ss]

What kind of shifter are you using?

[DT LEONARD 26]

nice dash
i painted mine white also

[87montecarlomrc]

What kind of shifter are you using?


It was out of a 84 camaro, and I added a 9 inch extension so it wasn't so low, it looks a little goofy to some people but it's pretty fun to drive

[87montecarlomrc]

nice dash
i painted mine white also

I really like it, it's something different

[98BlackSierra]

It looks good, but the only thing that throws off the front end is the painted fascia. I think it looks better black.

[87montecarlomrc]

I have a question for you guys, I'm putting some 15x8s on the front and 15x10 in the rear, what would be a good tire size for them, my truck use to have the wheels on there but the tire size was off and I'm not 100% sure what to go with

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0afe-19fb-0c08.jpg
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^^ that was with the wheels on it to test fit them

[87montecarlomrc]

I'm wanting to change my rear end out or just re gear it, which is easier?? I wouldnt think just putting some 3:73 gears wouldn't that hard but I've never done it before so I was wondering if anyone had any advice, and also what are the spline count of the axle shaft was, thanks in advance guys

[Showmek1500]

Truck looks nice. Is your bumper pushed up in front, especially so on driver side?

[87montecarlomrc]

Truck looks nice. Is your bumper pushed up in front, especially so on driver side?

Yes it has a dent in the bumper and the mount is bent lol, I haven't messed with it, I'm looking at a paintable smooth bumper and wanting to paint the hole front white to match the truck, but I haven't decided fully on that

[Showmek1500]

Looks great regardless! Keep up the good work

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man

[87montecarlomrc]

I need some help on trying to decide what to do, ok I have these autometer gauges (speedo,tach,fuel gauge,temp) and I'm not forsure if I want to put them in my truck or not, there's a guy on this site that has done it (mosthated89) and it looks awesome , the only issue is the speedo is mechanical and my moonie speedo is electric isn't it??? How would I go about this and fixing? I think it would make it stand out If I could do it
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd08e4-6557-0488.jpg
^^ those are my gauges from another old project
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd08e4-659e-9496.jpg
^^ I borrowed this from mosthated89's lol

[87montecarlomrc]

Hey guys I have some small update on my truck, I swapped over the intake and distributor, I think it runs alittle better, also order some new tires but haven't had time to put them on my wheels yet, and I also smoothed out my stock bumper and painted the front grill. I like how it looks so far, still have tons to do but I'm hopping to order my 4/6 drop this weekend and get all that done, I'll keep u guys posted on my progress as I get it done
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd09a7-004a-feff.jpg
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89 silverado stepside, stock 350 edlebrock performer intake, holley carb, lowered with 2" shackles for now 3/4 in the near future

[87montecarlomrc]

Got my tires mounted today, looks tons better, I'm glad I didn't order my lowering kit cause it would of been to much for the front, I have the center caps but there not in the pictures
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0a33-49c0-1549.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0a33-49eb-75ed.jpg


89 silverado stepside, stock 350 edlebrock performer intake, holley carb, lowered with 2" shackles for now 3/4 in the near future

[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0a33-4a45-4f74.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0a33-4a6a-c886.jpg


89 silverado stepside, stock 350 edlebrock performer intake, holley carb, lowered with 2" shackles for now 3/4 in the near future

[S.Wells]

Looking good,

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[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man, it actually looks alot better in person, theses pictures make it look terrible lol


89 silverado stepside, stock 350 edlebrock performer intake, holley carb, lowered with 2" shackles for now 3/4 in the near future

[dsptech]

Looks pretty good.
Inspiring me to get started on my 88 stepside.

[87montecarlomrc]

Looks pretty good.
Inspiring me to get started on my 88 stepside.

Thanks man, you should start on yours, I've sold all my other projects just for my truck, it's alot of fun

[87montecarlomrc]

I did alittle to the truck yesterday, I decided to dye the carpet in the truck, it's not to bad looking right now but it only has one good pass over it, it was that bright red and I went with black I'll try to post some pictures later before I put more coats

[1990 GMC]

What tire size did you end up getting for the rear?

[87montecarlomrc]

I ended up getting 275/60/15s for the rear, and on a 10" wheel, I love how it looks

[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0b94-c65c-f25f.jpg
There's the best picture I could get from my phone today, the sun was to bright and making my dash just glow lol, you can still see some red in the carpet alittle but I still have some touch up spots nothing crazy

[1990 GMC]

Lookin good. I got the same wheel/tire combo the bf goodrich white lettered 275/60/15

[87montecarlomrc]

Well I ordered my 95-98 gmc grill with billet inserts, hoping to be here by Friday when I'm off work, it will look a lot beter then the 90 chevy grill

[87montecarlomrc]

It came in today, I'm going to to get it rdy for paint tomorrow
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934819-2a51-b513.jpg

[87montecarlomrc]

Here is some pic with the grill in I like it slot
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934813-e477-b392.jpg

[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934813-e4ae-a1e1.jpg

[cdbformula]

Nice ride. I have an 89 that I'm getting ready to start on. How did you mold in the roll pan? Is it holding up good?

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man, the 1st time I did the roll pan I used a thin coat of fibererglass and thin coat of Bondo but it didnt hold up very long, the 2nd time I used more fiberglass to make it tougher and I made some bracing for it and its working out good so far, I dont have any recent pic of it done

[87montecarlomrc]

Well I ordered my corvette servo yesterday, should be here Friday hopefully, hoping it will help my shifts out alittle

[chevychris]

awesome job on your truck

i've got an '89 stepside that i've done a ton of stuff too.

i think i might have to start a thread of my own!!

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man, its a working progress for sure and you should start one , you can see your progress you have done

[87montecarlomrc]

Servo came in today and I installed it, took about 45 mins, it wasn't to hard at all, took it for a test drive and it seems pretty nice for 20 bucks, well worth it.

http://img.tapatalk.com/a693481d-3166-bf59.jpg

[SUPREME DREAM]

Looking good bro:cool:

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man

[87montecarlomrc]

I worked on my ac this weekend, had to go buy a new condenser but its nice having ac, makes it nice to drive, I also did a good tune on it and I'm getting around 14 mpg which isn't bad for about 70% city and 30% highway and being carb'd,

[jdusty914]

Where did you get the grill from? I like the progress of your truck so far.

[87montecarlomrc]

I got the grill from car parts.com I think and the billet insert from ebay

[87montecarlomrc]

I did some photoshoping today of the truck with about a 4/6 drop or so, its not the best job I've done but it gave me an idea
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934219-8d17-44a1.jpg

[blue-bandit]

Drop fits it well. Are you sticking with those wheels and tires or are you going a different route?

[87montecarlomrc]

I think I'm going to stick with these wheels till maybe I can find some other 15" cause I like the old school look with the wide tires, everyone in my town has the 20's or 22's and they all look the same, I'm wanting to be different for now

[87montecarlomrc]

Well I ordered my drop kit today, I was going to go with a 4/6 drop but the tires are to Wide in the rear so i went with a 3/4 and will possibly take out the bottom leaf spring if Its still to high, I hope it will soften my ride alittle if I take a leaf out because it rides so rough and hard now,
Ill probly put the kit on in about 2 or 3 weeks and will paint the frame while Im at it,
Ill post pictures of my progress

[87montecarlomrc]

It's in!!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/636633ee-688a-e1a2.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/636633ee-6898-f947.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

Go it all installed now, I like it a lot, I'm wanting to pull the bottom leaf out to lower the rear just alittle more, what do you guys think
http://img.tapatalk.com/63663753-cfa3-f2b2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/63663753-cfc1-d815.jpg
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[julscruiser]

Nice work youve done so far.

[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934811-d697-40a7.jpg

Ordered this tailgate relocator today, should b here next week and ill try and get it put on next weekend, I haven't ever done one before so we will see how it turns out

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[minorobsession]

I did one, my tailgate is warped bad. I think when I try again i'm going to use the new epoxy panel adhesive instead of welding to reduce the risk of warping the gate. It's a long flat surface to get looking right.

[87montecarlomrc]

That's what I'm leaning toward doing to, what kind of epoxy was you thinking about using?

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[SoLowItsSic]

Looking good. I think if you tinted your tails and left the reverse light white it'd make a nice touch for your truck.

[87montecarlomrc]

That might be something I might try, I haven't really decided what I'm going to do with the tail lights, I thought bout shaving them or just get some new led replacement ones

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[87montecarlomrc]

Well I got a burst of energy today before work and started my tailgate I got it about 90% done, still have to smooth a spot or 2
http://img.tapatalk.com/a693481b-c57e-2162.jpg

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It's all primer for now till I get more time but it looks pretty good, now I just need to figure out how to do my roll pan, anyone have any pointers how to smooth it out, my rollpan Is metal and bed is fiberglass(obviously)

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[lastfrontier907]

trucks looking good. I'm actually trying to find the best way to attach my metal roll pan to my step side. i just don't want cracks over time.

[deez25]

Truck is looking great. I really like this body style.

[87montecarlomrc]

trucks looking good. I'm actually trying to find the best way to attach my metal roll pan to my step side. i just don't want cracks over time.

Man if you figure out a way then get back with me because Im not forsure what else to try,

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[87montecarlomrc]

Truck is looking great. I really like this body style.

Thanks man

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[87montecarlomrc]

I'm also starting to look for some rims, not forsure on the size yet but I'm thinking some 20s maybe, I think it would just fit it better, I wasn't going to go down that road but it would really stand out more I think

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[deez25]

I just sold my '97 sierra recently. it was white ext. cab and had some nice 20's on it :). if i still had it i'd sell you the wheels.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/ezell11/IMG_0098.jpg

[87montecarlomrc]

It looks good man

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[Tblais89]

love the color scheme and intake! careful with the rollpan, mines already cracking real bad and it's only been 3 months :(

[87montecarlomrc]

love the color scheme and intake! careful with the rollpan, mines already cracking real bad and it's only been 3 months :(


How did u end up doing your rollpan?

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[87montecarlomrc]

I did a lot of cleaning today under the hood, the simple green became my friend, it sure looks a lot better in person lol

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/06/urube8eh.jpg

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[LowExpectations]

Your project is coming along nicely man! I love my 89 stepside and if there is anything that I can help you with let me know. :cool:

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man,

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[891TON]

love it man. Its coming along real nice. Mine was just like that before I started wheeling it.

[87montecarlomrc]

Lol I can see yours has changed a little since you've starting wheeling

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[87montecarlomrc]

Well I'm starting to get to the point where my truck is needing some better paint on her, this will be the hardest part so I'm going to need some help.
I've been thinking about going back white and I'm thinking about a 2 tone or even a semi gloss black, I don't have a color in mind right now, I'm kind of open for any suggestions,
I'll post a few trucks I like that I robbed from other threads or just google searching

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/8epumu9a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/any5a9ep.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/egymybab.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/za6etehe.jpg


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[GMCNuneZ71]

looking great

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man

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[jmig]

Here's a suggestion:rolleyes:
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/jmiglets/IMG_3970.jpg

[87montecarlomrc]

O man trust me I love your truck to, I would do it if my buddy's iroc camaro wasn't painted like that

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/21/y2yguju5.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

Well today I tested some paint I had laying around, and the one I like is a metallic silver, I painted a spot and cleared it, it's nothing crazy but it's a pretty color, tell me what you guys think

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/22/qy8ehugu.jpg

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[julscruiser]

look sharp, you thinking whole truck in that?

[87montecarlomrc]

Yea I'm thinking the hole truck,

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[87montecarlomrc]

And maybe do a black pinstripe down the side with blacked out tail lights maybe,

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[julscruiser]

pinstripe be nice, something to break up just solid color

[87montecarlomrc]

I ordered a new smoothy bumber and new filler pieces and new fender, trying to get the body straight before I paint it, still haven't totally decided on color, but I also found this from a member on here and its badass,

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/19/yga6ujus.jpg

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[1slow96]

Cant wait to see this project finished! Coming along nicely

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man, I appreciate it

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[87montecarlomrc]

The new bumper and filler pieces just came in they look really good, after I get these installed I'm going to redo the hole interior, I'm pricing everything I need, it should cost a pretty penny lol

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/20/nu3unyza.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

Got the bumper and filler pieces on and figured out my brackets are twicked a little so I need to order then so the bumper will set right, still looks better but u can tell from the pic it's tilted forward

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/21/umygadu3.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

Well I got a hood today, it's alittle different then other cowls I've seen but I like it and will change the look of my truck

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/26/e4ebyza4.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/26/sypu5y3a.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

I won't be able to get it painted or installed till the mid of next week but when I get it on there ill post some pictures

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[shakedown067]

Nice looking hood. I like the lower profile of the cowl induction!

[87montecarlomrc]

Me to man, it's more round then the ones I've seen recently

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[tank454]

Well today I tested some paint I had laying around, and the one I like is a metallic silver, I painted a spot and cleared it, it's nothing crazy but it's a pretty color, tell me what you guys think
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/22/9u7e2eqa.jpg

I love it

[87montecarlomrc]

Got a few better pic of it today, and started alittle sanding
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/da7a5esu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/radesesy.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/utemu7y8.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/29/e8eba5uv.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/29/esu7ujuj.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/29/uvuzaver.jpg

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[91blkstpsd]

What brand hood is that? I have a reg style steel cowl but may need the extra clearance underneath of the one you posted. Looks good

[87montecarlomrc]

I'm not forsure on the brand, it doesn't have any name on it or anything, I've tried to look up pictures but I haven't been able to find any similar, it is a fiberglass bolt on that's really light

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[87montecarlomrc]

Well I was off today and thought I would do some tinkering, I had some semi gloss black paint so I wanted to paint th hood it only has one thin coat to see if I like it , it's different
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/01/e8y9aru5.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/01/hazupepa.jpg

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[bagged22s]

needs more low installed.

[87montecarlomrc]

Are you talking about dropping it more?

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[87montecarlomrc]

The rollpan is a metal one from lmc, it looks good but it's hard to bond the metal to the bed without it cracking

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[87montecarlomrc]

Got me some camaro bucket seats from a 92, I needa go get this weekend hopefully and then start building a console, I've been searching the site for some good ideas on a custom console, I may have a few in mind, here are the seats I got
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/14/enury4ut.jpg


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[87montecarlomrc]

I only got one seat mounted up but I like it, had to order another seat mount for the passenger side from speedway, should b here Monday, sorry for the bad pictures

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/01/e9a6yqun.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/01/ba2u4e7u.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

I had to order a passenger side seat mount and just got it in but haven't had time to put it in the truck, but I did get my console started its not done but it's getting close here's a few pic
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/06/8ugu4y2u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/06/5yze7yja.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

Finally got a decent picture of the other seat installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/04/uvymu7uj.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/04/qymyzyny.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

I was bored today so I took some pictures

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/requre4u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/my8arete.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/aqebe8e2.jpg
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[87montecarlomrc]

Did a few things today, I repainted my interiors piece that was all white and done it black, it looks a lot better, ill post pictures tomorrow and also ordered a new stereo, a pioneer, it's pretty nice

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-P9400BH

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[87montecarlomrc]

Started tearing into the new motor, looks super clean, I'm pretty impressed, I have a list of parts I'm about to start ordering for it
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/30/y2ymu8uj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/30/ydutenug.jpg

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[91chevyss]

looks good man I have a 91 chevy thats a work in progress may post some pics. but i had a question wondering if you know anything about carbs i see you have a holley but i have an edelbrock 750 with an edel torker intake, but im experiencing popping through the carb with quicks snaps of the throttle not sure if its timing. i like those seats does it make you sit any lower.

[87montecarlomrc]

Thanks man and it sounds like maybe it's out of time just alittle bit, is it hard starting when its warm?

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[87montecarlomrc]

Finished puting the motor together today since it was nice

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/03/rudehaha.jpg

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[87montecarlomrc]

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[91chevyss]

I dont recall when it started doing it but it was hard to start when it was warm and i didnt have a timing light so i just moved it back some. and when i finally got a timing light i checked it and it was around twelve but it was takin its time to start once it warmed up but it was popping then so i moved it down to 8 degrees and still popping. not sure on the complete cam specs but took it to the machine shop and the lift is .488. im not sure if its because i dont have a stall or something wrong with the timing or carb but when i drive it and go to pull off it tries to cut off i kinda half to floor it. what do you recommend the timing should be at. thanks for the help. when are you going to put the engine in? did you ever think about 295/50/15 and then lower it a little more?

[87montecarlomrc]

I would say put the timing at 8 degrees but since its already there u can always try and go to 6 and see how that does, are you unplugging your vacume advance when your timing it?

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[87montecarlomrc]

Well I swapped motors this weekend, still have some tuning and bugs to work out, it seems to be pretty stout motor, I'm about to upload pictures

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[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/11/2epy8u3y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/11/y6ygunut.jpg


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[87montecarlomrc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/11/ahuqusam.jpg

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[91chevyss]

would i be losing anything like performance or gas milege going to 6 degrees or is it normal to go that low. thanks for the help. my electric water pump burnt up so i had to order new water pump front asembly so maybe it will be in tomorrow and i can mess with the timing. if it stops popping at 6 degress would there be something wrong. motor looks good by the way.

[91chevyss]

got my new motor and stuff for my water pump yesterday but it was raining so couldnt get nothing done went out there today and managed to get it put on. started the truck and hooked the vacuum for the dist back up and sprayed some carb cleaner around intake and carb and didnt get anything that i could tell but i noticied when revving quick and it pops if i hold it the popping stops it like it catches up. not sure if that would be distributor or carb or something. it doesnt pop if i gradually press the throttle. wasnt able to take cap off distributor to look for anything started raining. anyone know what it could be should i buy a new dist. thanks

[91chevyss]

heres a vid of what it is doing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk7q0_snXy0

[87montecarlomrc]

Your truck sounds good man, but I would say it's still to far advance just by a few degrees or maybe your carb is to big

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[91chevyss]

Could you tell what it was doing? It may be the carb I hope I can try my father in laws 600 edelbrock this weekend. It may not be a pop its like its not getting enough or too much gas when it goes to seconderies or something. I dont think its internal or atleast not but when i put the cam in I put a double roller in with it. I would like to figure it out. Is it normal for carbs to do that? Would vortecs help if I kept the same carb. Would too much gas cause backfire instead of what im experiencing. Is it that the engine is getting to much air but shouldnt the secs be vacuum and only pull what it needs? sorry for all the questions. thanks for the help.

[87montecarlomrc]

Decided to clean her up since its nice out for once
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/18/puqerura.jpg



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[Regulator_16]

Looks great! what did you use to paint the interior? any certain type/brand of paint? did you fiberglass anything?

-Regulator_16

[87montecarlomrc]

Been awhile since I've posted any progress on my truck, got some good things done to it, I got my interior close to being done and all done in black, also got me some new 22" rims, now I'm wanting to lower it some more, maybe a 5/8 havent decided on that, tell me what you all think,,

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[87montecarlomrc]

I need to lower it more, its killing me lol, I want to do 5/8 but ive read it makes it not very drivable, does anyone have any experience with a 5/8??

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[87montecarlomrc]

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[maddmax]

tuck looks great!!! Needs more low though!!!

[87montecarlomrc]

I no, I want to go with a 5/8 drop but don't know how it will ride

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