1968 Chevy K10 SWB Overlander
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snekvasil
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Rod Tube
Last time I was in Montana, I saw a rod tube on top of a Subaru and thought that it was a good idea. So...I had some free time this week and headed to the hardware store. I picked up a 10' section of 6" diameter PVC pipe, a cap end, and a male/female threaded end. I cut it down to be the length of my rack (around 75") and then capped it off on both ends. I then painted it with Rustoleum paint + primer that adheres to plastic.
Then mounted it on the truck using cable ties...and tested it out with my rod! I'm hoping to get 3 rods in there, staggered. I took the truck out for a spin after to make sure it was secure and wouldn't move. I had to play with the cable ties a bit, but it's not going anywhere now.
Now I'm ready for my favorite time of the year--trout fishing!:coffeedrink:
Last time I was in Montana, I saw a rod tube on top of a Subaru and thought that it was a good idea. So...I had some free time this week and headed to the hardware store. I picked up a 10' section of 6" diameter PVC pipe, a cap end, and a male/female threaded end. I cut it down to be the length of my rack (around 75") and then capped it off on both ends. I then painted it with Rustoleum paint + primer that adheres to plastic.
Then mounted it on the truck using cable ties...and tested it out with my rod! I'm hoping to get 3 rods in there, staggered. I took the truck out for a spin after to make sure it was secure and wouldn't move. I had to play with the cable ties a bit, but it's not going anywhere now.
Now I'm ready for my favorite time of the year--trout fishing!:coffeedrink:
snekvasil
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Exhaust Headers
Also...my family all chipped in together and bought me these Langdon Stovebolt headers for my birthday. I'm getting them installed tomorrow. I'm so appreciative of my amazing mom, brother and sister. They've helped me out in so many ways. I probably wouldn't have purchased these headers for a long time (if at all) just because it wasn't a big priority for my budget.
I'll try to get a sound clip up tomorrow!
Also...my family all chipped in together and bought me these Langdon Stovebolt headers for my birthday. I'm getting them installed tomorrow. I'm so appreciative of my amazing mom, brother and sister. They've helped me out in so many ways. I probably wouldn't have purchased these headers for a long time (if at all) just because it wasn't a big priority for my budget.
I'll try to get a sound clip up tomorrow!
east_tn_81
Adventurer
That Chevy looks great. You have all the essentials without all the extra crap. Keep up the great work.
snekvasil
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New Exhaust
Got this older guy named Tom Collins to do my header and exhaust system installed. He was super fast and very reasonable...he said he's been doing this kind of work for 40+ years. I don't think I've heard an inline 6 sound so sweet. Unfortunately, I couldn't upload a vid or audio link...so here are the pics at least. I've always loved the look of the exhaust exiting in front of the rear wheel, so that's what I went with. The charcoal headers on the block look pretty awesome, too, in my opinion.
Got this older guy named Tom Collins to do my header and exhaust system installed. He was super fast and very reasonable...he said he's been doing this kind of work for 40+ years. I don't think I've heard an inline 6 sound so sweet. Unfortunately, I couldn't upload a vid or audio link...so here are the pics at least. I've always loved the look of the exhaust exiting in front of the rear wheel, so that's what I went with. The charcoal headers on the block look pretty awesome, too, in my opinion.
Larry
Bigassgas Explorer
That looks really cool! Ole inlines can sound sweet on duals when done right and I’m sure if this guy has been doing it for 40 years he knows what he is doing. Oddly, I6’s on twice pipes sound better than V6’s…especially 4.3Ls. Must be the firing order and large bore size of the 292. Can’t wait to hear it once you get a video uploaded.
I haven’t had time to visit the Portal as much as I used to but I’ve been trolling with my phone and watching your truck come along. It looks great!
Looky what I bought the other day….. a solid runner 1969 292! I have no idea what I’m going to do with it but it will be cool once I figure it out. If I built a 2wd I have a 700R4 or NV3500 to pick from....if it ends up being a 4x4 I have a SM465/NP205 laying around waiting for a project. I’ve always been a big fan of 292s
I haven’t had time to visit the Portal as much as I used to but I’ve been trolling with my phone and watching your truck come along. It looks great!
Looky what I bought the other day….. a solid runner 1969 292! I have no idea what I’m going to do with it but it will be cool once I figure it out. If I built a 2wd I have a 700R4 or NV3500 to pick from....if it ends up being a 4x4 I have a SM465/NP205 laying around waiting for a project. I’ve always been a big fan of 292s
snekvasil
Adventurer
Awesome!!!! Honestly, I had never seen a 292 before I got this 68 truck. It's a really cool looking engine. What's the benefit of putting a SM465/NP205 behind one?
snekvasil
Adventurer
Thanks, chilli =)
nmatcek
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Larry
Bigassgas Explorer
LOL, the benefit of the 465/205 is I have them on-hand taking up space in the garage. Your 420/Rockwell 221 are good stuff too….don't worry you're not missing out on anything.
snekvasil
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you know me too well :ylsmoke: