buds truck Posted July 12, 2012 Report Posted July 12, 2012 and I did it alllll by myself...LOL!!! She runs strong and sounds good. I have a leak around the thermostat housing (tried using a GM small block housing, not a good idea apparently), but other than that, its a go!!! This is great motivation!! I have a couple of videos and as soon as I can figure out how to put them on this site I will. Anyone know how???? Quote
pflaming Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 I know the feeling. The first time mine backfired I was excited but when it starts up . . . almost as good as first ___________. The engine today the road next. Welcome to the club!!!!! Quote
karl head Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 Congratulations your deserve a couple of good woots lol...... Karl Quote
buds truck Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Posted July 13, 2012 for those of you who don't know, this is a 1968 318 motor in a Dakota chassis. Quote
48Dodger Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 AWESOMENESS MY FRIEND!!!!!!! You've waited a long time..... Congratulations! 48D upload to youtube and post a link here...... Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 congrats! One of the best feelings in the world! Quote
TexasPilothouse Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 Congrats man, can't wait till my rig is ready to go! I would bet the best way to post a video would be to post it on YouTube then copy and paste link. Just a thought. Can't wait to see it! Landon Quote
48Dodger Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 HA HA.....Thumbs up and a Ta Da.....you miss your calling as an actor Bud! 48D Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 Cool! Looks like it was ready to go. It wanted to pull out of the garage everytime you goosed the throttle. Merle Quote
buds truck Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Posted July 13, 2012 last year they wouldn't give me the time off, but this year that week will be on my first choice list. It might not be done, but it WILL be driveable and safe.... Quote
pflaming Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 Neighbor abandoned a snoozer next door and it woke me up around 2:00 am. So I checked the forum while he barked. Since my wife was sleeping I watched you 'start' that engine without the sound. I almost woke her up when I started to laugh! But you prevailed. Great work and thank you for 4 minutes of silent laughter. Paul Quote
buds truck Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Posted July 13, 2012 funny????? I thought it was quite touching...... Quote
pflaming Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Oh I forgot to note: for a 'husky' fellow, you have a quick reflex! That was when I almost lost it !!!!!!!! Edited July 13, 2012 by pflaming Quote
buds truck Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Posted July 13, 2012 see.... I told you it was "touching".... as far as "husky"..... you shoulda seen me before I lost the 50 lbs........ Quote
pflaming Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 Last one to the Clement's BBQ buys! See you there. We'll pitch a tent for you and "leave the light on". Quote
buds truck Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Posted July 13, 2012 so, Paul, I gotta know..... is yours running yet or did I beat ya to it???? LOL Quote
pflaming Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Here are my answers Youtube: Dodge Engine Start-up There are two videos: one may be call Dodge Flattie 6 under pflaming family. Enjoy Edited July 13, 2012 by pflaming Quote
buds truck Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Posted July 13, 2012 somehow I was of the mindset that we were neck and neck on the "getting it started" thing..... looks like you beat me by a couple of "days"........ Quote
pflaming Posted July 13, 2012 Report Posted July 13, 2012 If I recall, the race was to get our trucks on the street. I have been on the street, but without brakes. I picked up new front hoses an hour ago, will install them in the morning, bleed, and test. I had Charlie's kit on, checked it all out, then put on new shocks! Dang, I had the calipers in the wrong direction so had to dismantle it all and switch sides with Charlie's mounting plates, calipers, et.al. The struggles of a novice, but as stated before, 'failure is not an option'. In short, I haven't won yet but getting closer. Quote
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