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At least you had a rack for the conoe...lol. How did you do on gas?
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After my trip I noticed the coolant leak around the thermostat housing has gotten worse. It has been on my to-do list for a while, and it made me think it's time to check a few more things off. Here's what's coming up:
- New thermostat housing and radiator hoses - Rebuild and swap in the extra steering column I have - Get horn working - Replace wiper motor, washer pump hoses, and switch - Upgrade to hydroboost brake booster - Rebuild rear driveline - Clean out cowl and install debris screen Attachment 2155050 |
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Sounds like you're gonna be busy.
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No turning back now (no turning at all now). Today I removed the vacuum brake booster and the steering column. I also replaced the thermostat housing.
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Yeah, I'd say you're pretty much committed now. I hope the hydroboost goes easy. Are you going tilt wheel on the column?
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Great build and info here Jim, I missed the reason you went to a twin shifter setup on the TC, your truck is a lot like my 71, tia
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Thanks Jim, that's very interesting, great build man.
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The Hydroboost bracket from CaptainFab showed up yesterday so I worked on fitting everything to the truck today. The bracket interferes with the steering column firewall bracket a bit so both parts needed grinding. The knurl on the Hydroboost studs did not quite fit through the holes in the new bracket so I drilled those holes out to 1/2". And the studs were about a half inch too long so I cut them down.
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I am still not sure how I am going to fabricate the brake pedal linkage. Having the steering out is sure a big help though.
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I pulled the rear driveline out and took it up to High Angle Driveline in Paradise. He told me to change the u-joints and grease the slip joint. I have a lot of respect for a business that will turn away a customer and not charge for unnecessary work.
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That should smooth out some vibration..Nice shop to give advise.
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LMC order showed up, so I got my steering column all put back together.
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Nice!
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Got some more done today:
- Reinstalled rear driveshaft - Cleaned leaves and dirt out of the cowl - Replaced burnt windshield washer hoses - Replaced windshield wiper switch (much improved!) - Tested windshield washer pump (no good) - Worked on Hydroboost brake pedal linkage Attachment 2158041 Attachment 2158042 Attachment 2158043 Attachment 2158044 Attachment 2158045 |
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I think I have almost everything I need to finish up the Hydroboost. My friend that works at a local hydraulic shop made pressure lines for me, and I have a piece of return line that will work. I just need to get a "T" for the return line.
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Amazing truck - it looks good as it is. I like what you've done...
We have a 72 K 4sp and will watch what you do. i'll start a build post one of these days. Curious of the lift removal (i will have mine stock), so wondering about tire size (thinking 31 x 10.5) with stock leaves at both ends. Curious about the internal gas tank and it's future. also, wondering how deep into the bones of the truck to go. I can remove the cab, take all the suspension off, the engine/tranny/diffs... and end up with a bare frame to start upwards. how necessary is this? Also, are you rebuilding diffs, t-case, tranny, or hoping 50 years of age still holds true? Trying not to make a 5 year project, but wanting a solid runner. I see function before fashion. Maybe you too. |
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whoa. Nice to see but didn't see that there are 17 pages of updates. I'm so behind now...But like the color, eh?
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Yes, this thread is a very long read. I started with a truck that needed everything fixed after a decade of sitting. Ochre is definitely my favorite paint color, it suits the era so well. I will watch for your build! Cheers! :metal: |
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More progress today putting together the Hydroboost system. Sort of a pain to take the inner fender off, but I had to trim it back where the pressure line goes into the steering gearbox. Bonus - it will make installing the steering column easier.
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It looks like it belongs there. Nice!
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I replaced the windshield washer pump today. What a weird mechanical contraption driven off the wiper motor.
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Nice job on the sketch and the ww motor, looks good
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Great looking sketch of your truck Jim, it has the 70's vibe look going on. Great work on the truck as always.
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Thanks guys. Today I got the steering column back into the truck. I had to cut the connector off the new turn signal switch and change it to the connector for the AAW harness. I'm proud of my terminal ends which are usually a pain. I had to take the brakes off the firewall again to get the steering column gasket to fit. Then the brake pedal grommet would not seat on the firewall so I had to take the brakes off another time! A lesson was learned - bolt the Hydroboost to the bracket before putting both on the firewall as one unit.
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I also put the cowl back on with a cowl debris screen and a new hood seal.
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Lift height and tire size looks good.tuff country 2" front and 3"+1" rear with 33s correct?
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Today was a day of frustrating setbacks.
I started bleeding the power steering fluid, and my pedal adapter bent in half right away. I guess there is a lot more leverage on that brake pedal than I thought. The money spent on it was all wasted, and I refunded the money for the one that I sold. I need a new plan for pedal linkage. Discouraged by the brakes, I figured I would get the steering wheel back on and the horn working. I assembled the horn parts, but still no working horn. So I checked under the hood and found power at the horn all the time. So I checked the horn relay and found it was super hot to the touch! I assume that my horn is bad since it does not work with power. But I do not know why the relay sends power to the horn all the time even without the horn button assembled. Also, my new turn signal cancel cam does not work both directions even with the new turn signal switch. I cannot figure it out. |
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Sorry to hear all that Jim, we've all had days like that, you'll figure it out,
when I run in to a problem, I usually find the answer in this forum, good luck. is it possible that your horn button is stuck down ..... |
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X2 on check the horn button. I've had problems with the flat round spring grounding all the time. I thought you're adapter looked good. Back to the drawing board. You'll figure it out, I have faith in you..
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Nice.
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