Double Dingo's 1965 3/4 Ton "Crusty Biscuit"

[84-C20]

I just want to say that I really enjoyed catching up in your thread and it's good to see you getting going here!

 

[DoubleDingo]

I just want to say that I really enjoyed catching up in your thread and it's good to see you getting going here!

Hey stranger! Good to have you back!

Thanks for stopping in and sharing some kind words.

I forgot we have a school bus road-e-o to attend tomorrow, I need to get all my stuff ready to go so when we get back I can take the sawzall out and make some cuts to free up the bound up metal. I need to locate my 4-inch grinders as well, I'm sure I'll need one of those while I'm in there.

 

[Frankenchevy]

I have to admit, I have had a feeling of blah for a few months, trying to figure out why or what was causing that. I think it was the huge weight of too much to do and too little time, then spinning my wheels on the days I had available, or ready to go and bad weather outside so no progress.

I think we’ve all been there. What helps me is to write down an outline the night before to help put my mind in order and at ease. Each project in descending order of importance, or sometimes I put the quick tasks first for mental wins. Then I break down the project into steps. If any materials are needed, I try to get them the night before. I find it’s best to get after it first thing in the morning to keep my momentum going.

 

[DoubleDingo]

I think we’ve all been there. What helps me is to write down an outline the night before to help put my mind in order and at ease. Each project in descending order of importance, or sometimes I put the quick tasks first for mental wins. Then I break down the project into steps. If any materials are needed, I try to get them the night before. I find it’s best to get after it first thing in the morning to keep my momentum going.

Good info right there. I have a list, but it's an old list, and like everything else I put away, I have no idea where it is now...lol... The joys of having a small house(960sf) and enough stuff for a house twice the size along with a garage and storage sheds and a shop. Things get lost very easy. Each time I "organize" it is even worse. Part of my near future forward movement on this project is to drag out every single box, tote, bag, tool box, tool, consumable, etc and go through them and consolidate, toss, etc and make sure I know where everything is even if I have draw a danged map...lol...

The old list I mentioned, while still valid, it needs to be edited to add any new items, and to see if any of the old items can be checked off/crossed out.

 

[Frankenchevy]

Good info right there. I have a list, but it's an old list, and like everything else I put away, I have no idea where it is now...lol... The joys of having a small house(960sf) and enough stuff for a house twice the size along with a garage and storage sheds and a shop. Things get lost very easy. Each time I "organize" it is even worse. Part of my near future forward movement on this project is to drag out every single box, tote, bag, tool box, tool, consumable, etc and go through them and consolidate, toss, etc and make sure I know where everything is even if I have draw a danged map...lol...

The old list I mentioned, while still valid, it needs to be edited to add any new items, and to see if any of the old items can be checked off/crossed out.

I had to do that as well. It’s so hard for me to get rid of something I think is still of use, or may be in the future. I get that from my parents who both grew up extremely poor.

It feels good to be organized though, and I try to donate/give away as much as possible to avoid the guilt of throwing something away.

It is fun to find something you forgot you had, but it sucks to find something that was in decent shape several years ago only to find it rusted/rotten/weather damaged/etc. and know someone could have put it to better use.

 

[DoubleDingo]

I had to do that as well. It’s so hard for me to get rid of something I think is still of use, or may be in the future. I get that from my parents who both grew up extremely poor.

It feels good to be organized though, and I try to donate/give away as much as possible to avoid the guilt of throwing something away.

It is fun to find something you forgot you had, but it sucks to find something that was in decent shape several years ago only to find it rusted/rotten/weather damaged/etc. and know someone could have put it to better use.

Being poor does change one's outlook on keeping or tossing.

 

[legopnuematic]

And what doesn't help is working on vehicles it's not the worst idea to hold onto old parts even if replacing with new for reference or incase the new parts are no good (which unfortunately seems to be happening more and more)

 

[DoubleDingo]

The road-e-o ended up being an all day event. Usually they're over around 14:00. Yesterday we left around 17:00. It was a good day. But between being on my feet all day, walking all over the place, and getting sunburnt, today is a do nothing day. Sorry Crusty, no love today...lol...

 

[1low4x4]

And what doesn't help is working on vehicles it's not the worst idea to hold onto old parts even if replacing with new for reference or incase the new parts are no good (which unfortunately seems to be happening more and more)

I've got a pile of old parts off my 65 engine just for this reason. Gaskets and all

 

[1low4x4]

This project keeps throwing me curves, but I am making progress. Still need to post up some photos. It's been crazy busy for me lately so I haven't brought the data cord to get access to my phone at work. Almost to the point where I can fully assemble the engine. Found out yesterday that it's a 2 bolt main. The one-piece oil pan gasket I bought was wrong for the front of the pan. Fortunately Oreilly's was open, so out of pure curiosity I asked for a 72 Camaro oil pan gasket and it fit like a glove. A few more items to clean and prep and paint, then to bolt on and I can fire it up. Unfortunately it's too many items as a whole to be done in time for my road trip, so I'll be renting a car instead. Probably better though. To drive this beast I calculated refills at the pump roughly every 180 miles, or 3 hours of driving, which was 9ish on the approach, so double that to make it 19, and assume the worse case scenario for gas prices at just over $3 and it came out to around $1,2** for fuel alone. I miss the days of filling 2 tanks for $40. I promise to post up some photos the next time I make a progress report, so bear with me, I know how we like the porn I know you'll like the engine cleaned up. Just wish I could do the whole engine bay but that can wait for a later date.

I didn’t realize two and four bolt mains had different one piece oil pan gaskets

 

[bucket]

I didn’t realize two and four bolt mains had different one piece oil pan gaskets

They aren't. The pan/timing cover fitment changed around '74.

 

[Frankenchevy]

And what doesn't help is working on vehicles it's not the worst idea to hold onto old parts even if replacing with new for reference or incase the new parts are no good (which unfortunately seems to be happening more and more)

I installed a brand new AC Delco EGR valve on our 88 burb. Only after installation did I think to see if it held vacuum…Nope. Pulled it off and put the old one back on.

Even the companies you’d hope you can trust and pay a premium for are getting not so great.

 

[DoubleDingo]

They aren't. The pan/timing cover fitment changed around '74.

I guess I have always had newer engines. I didn't know there was a difference until that day when the one I bought didn't fit the engine in Crusty

 

[bucket]

I guess I have always had newer engines. I didn't know there was a difference until that day when the one I bought didn't fit the engine in Crusty

I found that out the hard way too. The fancy gasket I bought didn't fit because the engine was older than what the PO had told me.

 

[DoubleDingo]

Decided to do a little work on Crusty Saturday. Successfully removed the remaining 4 bolts in the mangled sheet metal. Passenger fender is off, so is the grille surround and core support.

Now I can remove the hood and passenger inner fender and install good parts.