My triumph of the day.

[bobbie]

@scot71 Next you need to video your dad’s reaction when it starts!!

 

[scot71]

@scot71 Next you need to video your dad’s reaction when it starts!!

I'll try to do that.

 

[scot71]

Well, I finally got to show my dad that the truck was running. I would have recorded his reaction, but my dad really doesn't show alot of emotion. So it really wasn't worth it. He was definitely happy to hear it running again, and I could definitely tell that he liked what I had done (he thanked me several times for getting it going). It made me so happy to do this for him and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I can't wait till we can get the brakes fixed and actually take it for a drive. Hopefully that will happen soon.

 

[rkluck]

Great job! I love old vehicles and working on them. Those were the days!

 

[zipper]

@scot71 Very nice truck! There is a lot to be said about modern auto technology...but I miss big wide open engine bays and the ease of working/fixing/tuning pre 80's stuff with one coil, an adjustable distributer and setting/balancing twin carbs etc. I spent my teenage years, in the 70's, first by holding the drop light and back wrench and then learning to lay up fiberglass, body work, paint and then racing it in SCCA events. I learned a lot from my dad that later helped me repair my own up until i sold the 78 GMC and bought a new 96 GMC not much to do but plugs, oil and filters. One more time...very nice truck.

 

[scot71]

@scot71 Very nice truck! There is a lot to be said about modern auto technology...but I miss big wide open engine bays and the ease of working/fixing/tuning pre 80's stuff with one coil, an adjustable distributer and setting/balancing twin carbs etc. I spent my teenage years, in the 70's, first by holding the drop light and back wrench and then learning to lay up fiberglass, body work, paint and then racing it in SCCA events. I learned a lot from my dad that later helped me repair my own up until i sold the 78 GMC and bought a new 96 GMC not much to do but plugs, oil and filters. One more time...very nice truck.

Thanks @zipper!

 

[DidierAubin87]

You did good job! Old vehicle does not mean bad. . Your dad must feel proud of you haha