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New steering box. And since the right front tire was off I checked the brakes. Everything is new lines cylinder and linings. Also was able to take off the holder screws with just a screw driver. Absolutely no rust on the drum. Checked the other brakes all the same. Was gone over at sometime before I bought it.

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Laid down some primer

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Looks good! Do you have any interior and engine compartment shots?

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pulled mine out of the garage to make room to fix something broken during my move then pulled it back in. still leaking badly and seems to be really rich. holly carbs are terrible at sitting and maybe ive let it sit to much the last month while I was getting the new house/move done. I will be back to loving it soon enough.

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Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE

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beautiful ....

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I got tired of trying to get my old distributor to run as it should....so I fitted a new HEI unit.

Works perfect and timing curve just as I wanted.
Even the Tach still functions as it should.

Goes so much beter, now it will spin the tyres if you like, or sit on 70mph with ease.

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Got the slotted mags on. The wheels are a whole story unto itself, ever since I got them for the previous '69.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/...bed6d06a_c.jpg

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Pulled the trigger and finally ordered all of the fuel and trans lines for my project from Summit. It's been in my cart for a month now. Don't want to rush in to these things.

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Toasted my trans in the 72 yesterday. Dont really know what happened. She started chattering on take off then before I got to my place chattered at all shifts. Pulled the pan and it's full of metal. Going to the shop as soon as I replace the trans cooler lines on my 3500 CTD. been putting it off but its leaking real good now.

I found some newer metal with diamond pattern to fix my window gap issue I had. Stripped the other panels to raw aluminum and will polish later. Now time for the top metal.
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Picked up some parts, installed some parts, including the LH manifold. "Can't" do the RH manifold, decided to strip the powder coat off the A/C bracket to exhaust manifold in favor of ceramic. Coating guy says that one is free, so what the heck. Not taking any chances it melts all over the "new" manifold. Slow moving, but will get there eventually.

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I put new LED tailights in the 67 GMC yesterday. Also installed the new led compatible flasher. Boy does that make a difference! I got new amber LED bulbs for the front that I'll put in this weekend.

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Got the transmission back. But there is a problem with the converter. It will not fully seat. Has me stumped never had this problem . So I'm bringing to the shop to let them figure it out. I got the converter from them as part of the rebuild. But I did manage to get the trans crossmember out. What a *****. Ended up grinding and drilling out the rivets that hold the wings on. Really see no reason for them but I'll just bolt them back in place. The crossmember was in remarkably good shape.

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what I did with it, today :) this truck sits in my garage all winter used it today to take advantage of the Home Depot sale on mulch....spring has sprung

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Got the inside of the cab cleaned up. Wiped all the dust and spills from painting and it sitting in the garage for a year during work. Then laid the carpet.

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I bought 24 bags of red @ 2 bucks a bag :)
Great deal!

Got my truck out for the first time this year too.
Spring has sprung indeed !!!!!!

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This reminds me. My sister told me be careful of handling bags of mulch and potting soil. Someone she knows found a snake and eggs in a bag that had either a hole in it or had been previously opened.

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thats good advice ....getts nice and warm in them bags....

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Had to buy a new tool:waah:. Astro 1442 Riv-Nut tool. This thing will come in handy! Installed my high hump.

Went to get knobs but left with manual column and the whole dash. Pumped on cluster with no cracks and throttle knob. Also, put two windows in the camper shell. Need to finish before car show next weekend.
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that topper has really turned out nice.....real craftsmanship there..

Thanks it’s been a fun learning lesson.
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Topper Turned out real nice.:metal:

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Wow, great job on that!

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New shifter for the 5 speed. Looks more 1967. I'm thinking it needs more character, maybe some sweeping bends.

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After seeing your post, I ordered one of these too. I told my wife it was your fault. :uhmk:

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New master cylinder on the 68 and adjusted the brakes. New motor mounts on the 72. Transmission guy called the trans is all ready to go. He had to change the front bearing again now the converter slides right in .

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Dash installation is complete on the 71 K10 Cheyenne. New Saddle dash pad, new cluster housing, new heater ducting, new steering wheel. Factory tilt column cleaned up nicely. Doors are next, then carpet and I'll finally get the Truck World Super Saddle seat in it. Can't wait

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Is that the Amazon unit for like $60-70? I've used it on two builds now and been very pleased with them so far.

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Drink holder doesn't hold my milk or my Vernors in a cold sleeve and needed a place for the phone.

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Got my short block back from Schmidt Automotive today. I've been chasing a vibration in the GM crate engine every since I've had it. So I had them bore it .030, new domed pistons and new rods and bearings. Had the whole assembly balanced to boot. Old Red ought to run a lot better and have more oomph too boot. Raised compression from 8.5 to 9.4 with the domed pistons.

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I need more sound up front so I swapped out the old dead speaker for two 4". Then the old dead radio was in the way so, customized. Still need some brackets but it all fits. added another amp just cause.

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Keep us up to date on this. What are you using for a head unit?

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I added kick panels with speakers. Stereo is next.

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The small blue unit is my FM radio, blue tooth, sd card, usb, and 1/8" jack. It has uhf remote so I don't need to point the remote like infrared.

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Got the front part of the frame cleaned and painted. First coat, still need to remove the steering box and idler arm and paint behind them.

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After putting the shroud and fan on and taking it off at least 5 times...
I finally got my truck upgraded to a fan clutch, closed coolant system, new 6 bladed fan, new raidaitor with new hoses and clamps! Also learned how to bend some new transmission cooling lines. Easier than I expected.
Very excited to put it all back together.

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I'm afraid we're going to need more than just "the small blue unit". :lol: Even zooming in I can't read the brand name on it.

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Finally got my grille guard installed