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1981 GMC Stepside...

Here are some more.
Yup, did the sewing myself too.

what else do I have in here ?

some recent updates.

And what I did today.

This ride is not going to be anything fancy....
I'm still open to suggestions at this point. I know to some of you it ain't a Hot Rod but is what I had to start with.

Feedback welcome...

Hey, if it's a Hot Rod to you, that's really all that matters!!!!! I still build MY cars to make ME happy!!! If nobody else likes them, too bad!!! Do what you want and do it the best you can, that's all that counts.....

What's wrong with it? I think it's coming along very nicely. My only suggestion would be to deep six the spark plug wires if they are Accell's.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Hey, if it's a Hot Rod to you, that's really all that matters!!!!! I still build MY cars to make ME happy!!! If nobody else likes them, too bad!!! Do what you want and do it the best you can, that's all that counts.....

Yep perfect statement .

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

What's wrong with it? I think it's coming along very nicely. My only suggestion would be to deep six the spark plug wires if they are Accell's.

Man do I know what you mean about Accel wires. I've been beating my self over the head trying to find the low speed misfire in my truck. finally bought a set of stock wires for the 390 and replaced the plugs and presto, no more misfire.

Originally Posted by Oldf100fordman

Man do I know what you mean about Accel wires. I've been beating my self over the head trying to find the low speed misfire in my truck. finally bought a set of stock wires for the 390 and replaced the plugs and presto, no more misfire.

Duane, I've had nothing but problems with Accell plug wires. For about the same money you can get Taylor Spiral Cores. I have found Accell's to have over 5k resistance per foot and the most I found with Taylor's was 500 ohms in the longest wire.

Lookin' good so far.

Is that a regular Singer sewing machine or an upholstery model?

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NTFDAY and Oldf100fordman, what kind of problems were you having with the Accel plug wires?

I'm on my 2nd set of 8.8mm's and they're working well.

Running an MSD 6al and Mallory Unilite distributor fwiw.

NTFDAY and Oldf100fordman, what kind of problems were you having with the Accel plug wires?

I'm on my 2nd set of 8.8mm's and they're working well.

Running an MSD 6al and Mallory Unilite distributor fwiw.[/QUOTE]

I've had problems with their Super Stock series. I had one set that the resistance/impedance on a couple of the wires was over 10k and I've never found a set that didn't have at least 1k. Also went through two of their Super Coils that would break down when they got hot.

Thanks for all the replies guys.
I am indeed building it the way I want. Tickled with the way it turned out soo far. And just to put everyones mind at ease, those are Taylor wires.
Sorry that I couldn't post more pics but a lot of my folders were empty for some reason. I'm in the process of fabbing up a bolt in C-notch kit for suspension travel in the rear. And hope to cut the frony coils in the next week or so. See how it sits and go from there.

I'm also wanting to make some custom fabbed "Stacks" for it. I just gotta be different. Anyone here ever done something like that ?

All input is gladly accepted.

Almost forgot, it is a regular singer that I was using. I also have an industrial machine at work...

I just started fabbin up everything for my home built C-notch kit, any advice is welcome as always.

I'm pretty sure the iron I have is plenty strong. Take a look and let me know.