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Removed the rad after work, looks like the leak is top left. Time for a re-core I guess, will be one less thing to worry about down the road (realized the pun as I was typing, no backspace key on this computer:lol:)

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whoops... the pic

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Take a look into the champion aluminum rad. Vs the cost of a re core. I know that I was less money to buy new.

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Hey rich5150 where'd you get that fan shroud from? Looks new so it's notstock, I need one soon
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I bought a new champion radiator off ebay for $200 with shipping for my son's 67 Pontiac Lemans...you can't beat the price for what you get and they look great....I do recommend spending the extra money for a 3 or 4 core model VS a 2 core.

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Its original to the truck, just gave it a light wet sanding with 600 grit and reshot with semi gloss.

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Thanks guys! Looking into a few different available "new" options.

Shroud looks good Rich, mine looked good too, but now that I have it off, I see that it has some damage which was repaired rather poorly. *Do you know if these original shrouds are made of fibreglass?

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Just ordered an American Eagle Rad from Ledfoot (same as Champion), thanks for the heads up guys, it really pays to post sh&&t here!!!!!!. I have a couple weeks now to do some clean up before the rad shows up, that will make the next outing that much more enjoyable.

I have a new top rad hose, any suggestions for a new bottom hose?

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Yes they are, but with age they get more brittle, treat them with respect...one word of caution to all of those that buy new radiators, if the vendor is suppling a rad cap with it watch the pressure as mine would not open up at 13 lbs, so it blew my heater core out and it was only three years old, could have been a cheap china core I guess, but who is to know anymore...

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Thanks for the heads up!
When I order goods form the USA, I need to get country of origin on everything for my customs broker in Buffalo (FYI, Champion/AE Rads are chinese). If you want to know, you can ask whoever you order goods from for the country of origin. Tell them the parts will be ending up in Canada, and you need the Info for NAFTA purposes. They MUST tell you this if you ask.

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Drilled the mount holes in the floor for the seat and seat belts. Headed to the parts store for shocks for the front...
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Have a look at this thread for shocks, there is an attachment as well for selecting the right Monroe shock.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25

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day three of cleaning the front crossmember out sanding for paint today... finally.. probably removed 25 lbs of grease dirt combo. hard as a rock but thanks to denatured alcohol its broke up kinda easy

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C Notched the rear & dropped another it more 3inches
Before & after. Wish I could say I did it. My far more talented friend did all of this.

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Is that static or on bags?

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Cut the pinch welds off the bottom of the cab and when I hit the frame support with a hammer this came out. I thought I'd beat all the dirt out of it but I guess I was wrong.

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Got in 108 button head stainless bolts from allensfasterners. These will replace all the visible body bolts and engine accessory bolts.

I also finished stitch welding in half the panel to smoothe the cowl.

Steven

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It's Static.

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Saved the piece of windshield trim that had stalled the project. Made my day.

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That's some nice work! And a beautiful truck, congrats!

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lol ive thought the same thing several times on mine!!! lol

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Ugggh, sanding the rust off the frame. Nothing like working in rust dust clouds. This step can't get over with fast enough for me.

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K5, was that your grand father's truck ?
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Yeah it was my Grandpas truck. He gave it to me about 8 months ago.

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Had my MT valve covers drilled for the oil cap and PCV valve, custom made brackets for my truck bed storage box, engine bay is just about complete with fresh paint and I took it for a ride and it did not over heat. Was also given a steering column to swap out in the near future. With a couple of good days of weather I just might be able to tie up some loose ends and get some engine bay photos...Found a guy parting out a similar truck and I want to go strip it this weekend.

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Ordered the tires and wheels today... they'll be ready for pickup in another week and a half or so.

Got the motor and tranny installed in the frame and the cab set on too.

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That's why I love two things in the world today. Harbor Freight and their cheap sand blaster!

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Started installing the new brakes. Before and After.

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What wheels and tires are those??

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C6 Grand Sport Corvette with Nitto Invo tires. I was goofing around and put the 19x12's up front just to see how they look.

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I polished the button head bolts I ordered. VERY easy and FAST!

Here is a before and after:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/o...mdad/photo.jpg

Steven

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One more pic:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/o...dad/photo2.jpg

I go through the whole process in my build thread here:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

Steven

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Sprayed it down to wash all the pollen off. I should have painted it yellow instead of black!

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That looks great. It's those tiny improvements that add up to make a big difference.

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made a new rad mount today
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/6...6d286b3e_b.jpg

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Not getting much done on the 'burb, been delayed at the blasters'-getting the body cleaned up. So in the meantime, been working on the other one. Got the door jambs and interior painted on her F**d. Also attempted my first custom padded dash. Will finish the paint on it this week, then hopefully have the Burb back by then.

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Letting my son drive it to school. he's living the dream.

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New valve covers are on, tool box bolted into the bed,cleaning up a new offroad bumper and installing today...Getting ready to head out to the boonies to part out a 65' for all the missing parts I want. Feels like a treasure hunt. Plus we have several days of decent weather with no rain. This should be a good run of productivity.

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My parts haul from a 66'. Got everything for $50....Glove box liner, high hump tranny cover, SUN tach, old stereo and surface mount speakers, brand new ignition switch, original gas cap, door handles w/key, full interior handles and window cranks....good day!

http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/...nt=66parts.jpg