Slick 60's

orangeRcode wrote:

chris401 wrote:Pulled engine. Has a slight miss.

Ventilation hole!

Yeah, happened last year. Recently able where I can get out and work with help. I have been starting it and moving it around under its own power.

AS requested!


Edited because the picture didn't work. I'll have to get Momma to do it tonight.

chris401 wrote:

orangeRcode wrote:

chris401 wrote:Pulled engine. Has a slight miss.

Ventilation hole!

Yeah, happened last year. Recently able where I can get out and work with help. I have been starting it and moving it around under its own power.

Finally tore it down. Salvaged five rods.
Replacement 352 underway.

Back on the road. Edelbrock SP2P on the 352 should get some decent mileage. After I plumb in the cockpit oil preasure gauge and get it registered it will be done. The factory air cleaner does not fit the Rochester, it will go on when I am finished with the 390 cfm 4v Holley. May even trim a foot off the vacuum line.

Ok I know...Old topic, but still fun... so, the only thing I don't care for in the '65s & '66s over the '61s-'64s was the change from the cable-operated air vents to the reach-down style air vents; particularly on the passenger side... WAY out of reach. I was able to acquire a set of the old style vents with the cables and with a little fabrication, was able to fit them properly. Of course, the passenger side cable in it's proper location was still out of reach, so I came up with the idea of acquiring a second set of '65/'66 deluxe heater cables with the under-dash bracket, and if the bracket is mounted on the dash above the accelerator, the temp cable is a good length to run across to the RH vent and the vent can now be operated as easily as the LH vent. I even found a matching dash bezel that says "RIGHT AIR". Then, just find something to put in the other side of the bracket; I used a cargo light switch. Sometimes its the little details that make your days.

http://s788.photobucket.com/user/f25065 ... sort=3&o=3

Norm

f25065 wrote:Ok I know...Old topic, but still fun... so, the only thing I don't care for in the '65s & '66s over the '61s-'64s was the change from the cable-operated air vents to the reach-down style air vents; particularly on the passenger side... WAY out of reach. I was able to acquire a set of the old style vents with the cables and with a little fabrication, was able to fit them properly. Of course, the passenger side cable in it's proper location was still out of reach, so I came up with the idea of acquiring a second set of '65/'66 deluxe heater cables with the under-dash bracket, and if the bracket is mounted on the dash above the accelerator, the temp cable is a good length to run across to the RH vent and the vent can now be operated as easily as the LH vent. I even found a matching dash bezel that says "RIGHT AIR". Then, just find something to put in the other side of the bracket; I used a cargo light switch. Sometimes its the little details that make your days.

http://s788.photobucket.com/user/f25065 ... sort=3&o=3

Norm

Did your truck come with the underdash heater switches?

Originally, no... it just had the basic heater where you reached underneath to the heater box to turn the defrost on and off. I got a deluxe heater box with all the control cables and installed it some time ago. I got a second set of deluxe heater controls from a parts guy recently in Sacramento for the one long cable and bracket.

Can you add deluxe heater controls to a standard heater box?

Norm Now that's an idea worth stealing, did you get the right air bezel from Robert in Sacramento?
Have you been to his new location?
Thanks for the inspiration.
John

Absolutely nothing.

Scheming as to which way I am going to swap out the once great working new generator for a new FORD alternator. Want to keep the idiot light. And I really don't want a GM alt on there this time. I have a one wire gm on my other and willing to try something else. Thinking Mummert has the best bracket setup. but not the cheapest.
forgot to mention-292 yblock of course.

Chris; Seems like you could add a temp control cable if you changed out the valve under the hood but for the DEF to control via cable, you'd need the deluxe box... no way to swing the DEF lever on a standard heater box via cable, I don't think. Swapping out the box isn't too big a deal though.

John; I got the second set of controls from Robert up there... actually paid about the same for the two cables and bracket than I did for the stupid bezel on evilBay. Pretty rare tho I guess... I've personally never seen one before or since. I haven't been up there but have the invite from the man... I definitely want to go check it out.

This is the "new" controls. Just kinda playing, learning how to post pics.

f25065 wrote:Chris; Seems like you could add a temp control cable if you changed out the valve under the hood but for the DEF to control via cable, you'd need the deluxe box... no way to swing the DEF lever on a standard heater box via cable, I don't think. Swapping out the box isn't too big a deal though.

I was not aware there were OEM controls for slicks. I plan on making my heater box and underdash AC one box and those OEM controls would be perfect.

not today but did this last weekend... Warriors Path State Park Tennessee... had almost 200 trick or treaters Friday night...

Anthony... I like your rig! The vintage camper is really cool.

Norm

I am with Norm, but I Love your camper!! I have been searching for one since I seen yours. It has made me change my mind on shorting and riding my ranger. Now just the camper and 4x4 is the route I am going. Thank you! You have saved me tons of work.

thanks guys.. I built her for this purpose.. and Norm.. the vent cable idea is great.. after installing an old under dash unit for A/C in the cab under the glove box, there is no way I can get to that vent... keep an eye on CL for those old campers Walking W, they are out there.. it will be up around Detroit next June... that will be one of many next year I hope.. we will be back at Warriors Path TN in October.. hope to do at least 5 of these long week end trips..