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Building is looking good, and i give it to you for sifting sand...looks like a good way to save money!

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We don't have a o'reilly's around here. Nearest to us is Ocala whick is 1.2 hours away or Tampa which is 2 hours away. But we do have Aut zone and Advance Auto parts. That is where I got the axle bearing puller from. I borrowed it from them. had to put 150.00 deposit and got it back. anyway thanks and I wish there was a o'reilly;s around here.

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as far as e drop I have not made up my mind about that for the 72 frame. My 68 frame is going to be stock as it was from the factory.

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thanks a do try and stay busy. I really enjoy workingh on my 68 step swb

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The sand is play sand from Home depot for 3.65 a bag. It come wet and has a few stones in it. But I don't mind sfiting and drying to save money. I can buy sand fron Ace but It want go thru my sand blaster they sell it for 7.99 a bag. It doesn't matter if it was 2.00 a bag I can't use it.

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Today, i sand blasted some more parts. Window parts and cornors to attach the front fenders to and wiper motor arms, I started to blast the window cranks but found out they were worn and it would not work right.

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I Didn't like the way the sand was filling up my work area. so I put a tarp down to catch most of it.

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Then I called to see if my parts were in and I spend the rest of the day installing upper and lower ball joints on the pass side. tomorrow I will do the drivers side.

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drivers side installed but not the spring. I will do it tomorrow.

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I have a mess to clean up tomorrow..The sand I hope it stayed on the tarp at least most of it.

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The new front suspension and brakes look good, now your cookin with gas!

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Coming together nice!

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Today, finshed installing the drivers side spendle and backing plate.Installed the rotors and now have a rolling chassis again.I remember being here a month ago but with drum brakes. But now I am happy I switched over to disk brakes and 5 lug rear and 5 lug front. Now I have 5 lugs all the way around.

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also cleaned up the sand pile I had at the rear of my 1972 frame. or at least it is some what cleaned up. I am going to use my lawn tractor to blow the rest of the sand to the 4 cornors of the earth. So from now own I will put tarps down to catch all the sand. What a difference tarps make.

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Total amazement.
You going to paint the cab and other sheet metal on the other frame before install?

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Nice work man, glad to see the disk brake setup, that will help civilize the old girl.
Now on to future options, you should consider CPP 2/4 drop springs to get her center of gravity down so she will handle a bit better, that combined with the GM front sway bar, a CPP rear sway bar, rear shock relocation kit, and front shock mount reinforcement kit she will drive better than she was ever intended to.
If you add Tilt, AC, and a fly-by-wire cruise control from dakota digital you will swear you were driving a truck 30 years newer.

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Yes that was my idea leaving the cab on the old frame and do all the work and paint before I mount it on the 68 frame. As far as the other is will I have to change the rear springs also.

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Fixed.

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Im confused about one thing though, if the frame is a 68 why doesnt it have the dimple and why do you need spacers for the power steering box, mine is a 68 and has the dimple from the factory.
Are you sure its not a 67 frame?

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yes it is a 67 frame I just call it a 68. Because it is going to be a 68 when I am done. The title is a 68.

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Today was a lazy day. All I did today was install the new E brake cable and sand and paint the pieces around the head lights. I ahve two sets so I painted one set orange and the other black. Maybe later I might get some crome one's. I will see.
Then I started to build my trusses for the roon extention. Got one done. Hurt my back so I stopped untill it means.

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Yeah a Parking brake is the very first thing im going to be doing as soon as we get some nice weather so I can get rid of the blocks thats keeping it from rolling right now LOL

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My back feels a lot better now. So Monday I will finshed the trusses for my shop. My cash is a stand still until the end of Feb. Maybe the Easter bunny will come early. My next step is getting the brake lines run to the back of the truck and to each wheel. also the slave cly. on the rear and brakes shoes. My drums will cost $8.00 each to turn. They were new when the previous owner parked the 72. He said he just finshed doing a brake job. But I want new cly. on the rear and on the front new disk calpers.

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yea I guess it does get cold there. in Jan. I remember how cold it was in Ft learnard wood, Mo. and that is next to you across the river. Kas city, Mo and Kas city, Kas. Anyway keep up the good work and I will be watching you. Gdavis from Homosassa, Fl.

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If the front calipers are frozen when you try and pressurize them dont sweat it you can go down to the auto parts store and exchange them for rebuilt ones for about $20 apiece.

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yea the front calipers will have to be replaced. They are foze up and the bleeder valve is stripe. So I will get a new rebuilt set fron Auto Zone.

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Today I just worked on my shop. I built the last truss and mounted them on my new extention. So tomorrow I will finsh the roof.

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I finshed the roof today an now the outer walls are next.

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Today I took apart the dash board and I wanted to see what parts I will be in need of. A new dash bezel and a few gages and a circut board. i painted the bezel and i don't like the way it turned out.

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So i am going to order a new one. Antway that is all i did on my truck today.

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paint

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Nothing to report on my truck today. done more cleaning up and painting and storage of parts.

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Today, I took apart the colum. My shaft got bent when I took the cab off. I am replaceing the shaft. I have one question. Can I use the same colum that came with the truck? It was only for a 2 speed transmission though. I have a three speed. What parts will I need to change it over to a three speed colum? or would it be better to buy another colum?

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Nothing today.

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Today, I put together the front endof the 72 frame. I need a rolling chassis to remove my cab and install it on my 68 frame. I had a pair of 68 ball joints that the Auto Zone would not take back. So I used them. I don't know what I am going to do with the 72 frame at this time. My body guy is coming over some time this week to take a look at the work I need to get done. Also I am using the Mothr-in-law cottage to store my painted parts.

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no my wife does not know where in the cottage I am storing these parts. I keep it locked. But, one day she will go in and I will have to pay the piper.

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Atleast they are clean and painted, not greasy and rusty, so she doesnt have much to complain about really.

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How'd I miss this? You're cookin'! And the work looks great!

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You sir are doing a great job and WOW you've done a lot of work. I'd been meaning to check out your thread for awhile. Glad I finally did. I'm inspired!

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Yea you would think so. My wife would complain if I hung her with a new rope. She thinks that my work area is a eye sore.