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I am enjoying the truck the way I wanted to during the winter after a three year build....Taking short rides and fixing little stuff. Coming home, and taking a few pics.

When she runs well for these little jaunts, I can't help but take a few pics when I get back. Thanks for helping me indulge my whim, Boys and Girls.

mud.man.rj

12-10-2012 11:19 PM

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Man you are sick...but welcome to the club, we gather here. I do exactly the same, almost get something done, soo close then start changing again.:lol:

shawno72

12-10-2012 11:27 PM

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Bill let's get some pics of your truck next to my truck at Renes ;)
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Mayo	12-10-2012 11:30 PM

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Got some body work started, I got my fender pulled out and then started on rust repair.
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PAWS 72

12-10-2012 11:55 PM

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Well started vacuum the 71 this afternoon to put a better seat in and then one thing lead to another.Took out rubber mat and found some issues.cleaned a little to just prime temp. and happened to remember I had bought this stuff.works good on manifolds.

has any one used Rust Cure. was working when I come in tonite.

PAWS 72

12-11-2012 12:06 AM

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I also found this.If you can't see it well enough it was a ring. I think 14kt.

magwakeenercew2jh

12-11-2012 01:13 AM

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Bill let's get some pics of your truck next to my truck at Renes ;)
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Got one.

Pointed a little cock-eyed. But here it is:

RxPx33

12-11-2012 05:01 AM

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Not perfect but better looking for now till I can afford replacements.

mud.man.rj

12-11-2012 07:15 PM

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Closer to perfect.

shawno72

12-11-2012 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 5751830)

Got one.

Pointed a little cock-eyed. But here it is:

Haha I love it :metal:

Dnrice

12-11-2012 09:29 PM

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Wouldn't start after short run. Read about vapor lock in which an old gas cap doesn't vent. Bought new gas cap and so far, NO PROBLEMS!!! I love that feeling.

Ike72

12-11-2012 10:13 PM

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I drove around breaking in a new 454. Just got it installed and running last week. Does anyone have an opinion on break-in? Should I baby it or drive it like I stole it?

ole dollor

12-11-2012 10:42 PM

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can not speak for everyone, but i would drive it normal for a few miles, then try it out a little and see what you have....just me.

69GWC

12-11-2012 10:52 PM

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Drive it like your going to drive it, IMO just dont rev it to the limit for awhile. But I just break them in like Iam going to drive it I have never babied any motor..lol

Lots of different opinions on this though.
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502ms

12-12-2012 03:39 AM

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I've been driving mine. Need to post pics, I guess. Last year this time, it was completing the frame upgrades for the "baggage". Next is the engine/trans upgrade (420hp 383 & t56 or LQ9). TBD.

I ordered new headlight housings with integrated turn signals so I can change my front bumper to an early model.
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ole dollor

12-12-2012 11:48 AM

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nice truck you have there....i would go ahead and fill up while you are there, $1.21 a gallon is a dream come true.

jonny..2008

12-12-2012 11:50 AM

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nice truck you have there....i would go ahead and fill up while you are there, $1.21 a gallon is a dream come true.

bring some back for us too.

74baggedbug

12-12-2012 12:24 PM

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Got the brakes working too notch ( nice feeling that it doesn't jerk to the right when I hit the brakes) and also installed new fuel sending unit... Now I can stop easily and know how much gas I have !!!!
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PAWS 72

12-12-2012 01:24 PM

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When Dennin built mine, we let it high idle for about 30 mins then we took it out and drove normal for about 25 miles then he hammered it.awsome.

He has built some he.. of race engines. It's his for a while anyway.

PAWS 72

12-12-2012 01:25 PM

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love it.

shawno72

12-13-2012 05:14 PM

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i have this, found it right next to a big aeromotive canister type fuel filter that i forgot why i had. then i remembered it was to flipping shiny for my jeep. :lol:

this one say max inlet PSI 20 and adjustable from 5-12 PSI. the box is dirty as hell, but its new. i've no idea why i have this one.

also, with a carb, you can run an inline filer from a 75ish jeep wagoneer. they are dirt cheap and just like any other inline fuel filter w/3/8' inlets, except on the outlet(i think) side there is a 1/4" fitting that is used as a return. it lets excess pressure bleed off when the float closes the needle so it wont over pressure. ive used them several times in place of regulators on engines that dont have super zesty pumps with mucho success

Ryan

Hey Ryan I got the fuel pressure regulator today. Thanks again :)

mygmctruck

12-13-2012 06:04 PM

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I just went out and patted my truck and told her it will be ok and soon she would be put back together and on the road. she smiled and was happy.

Remember there are always two people in a marriage. One is the Boss and the other is the Husband !

heathbirkendahl

12-13-2012 06:25 PM

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Hahaha!!! I had the same conversation yesterday.

ryanroo

12-13-2012 08:56 PM

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Hey Ryan I got the fuel pressure regulator today. Thanks again :)

Hope it helps!

gcottingham

12-13-2012 11:30 PM

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Well, I think I found a new shop that will accommodate Miss Daisy and my track car, so I can get to work on massaging Miss Daisy into a fine shop truck.
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Mustard72

12-14-2012 01:11 AM

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I think I found I had bad main bearings. I'll go back out in the shop tomorrow or Saturday and see if I really saw what I think I saw...:waah::waah::waah::waah:

PAWS 72

12-14-2012 02:14 AM

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Drove it to see Christmas lites. and wore down my 2 other boys.

VWNate1

12-14-2012 09:51 AM

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I drove my stepper to work in the drizzle @ 0-Dark:30 , illuminated Christmas wreath shining brightly......

When I got home I more or less passed out in my recliner with my two rescue Chihahuas in my lap (good times !) , my ***** is a Doxie - Chi mix .

CMH77

12-14-2012 10:37 AM

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I picked up 5 6-lug steelies (need that exta one to match for the stepside bedside mount!) sandblasted and ready for paint for $75. Going to paint them tonight if the weather holds out and get rubber mounted on them this weekend.

C10_ustacould

12-14-2012 12:44 PM

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Drove it to work, even though the weather isn't optimum.

Sicklajoie

12-15-2012 05:24 PM

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Installed a radiator cover from Brothers (complete with scratch) to go along with the core support panels I got last year.
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mud.man.rj

12-15-2012 05:59 PM

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Looks good even with scratch, that I wouldn't have known if you hadn't mentioned it, haha. Looks like a nice piece though.

mygmctruck

12-15-2012 06:15 PM

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Today , I am blasting small parts , priming and painting. Like the turn signal /running light front pods , glove box door , hinge and other things. Got rusted nuts , bolts , washers in Vibrator /polisher .

mygmctruck

12-15-2012 06:17 PM

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Sharp ! I was not sure I wanted to have that radiator cover on mine but after seeing yours . I think I will.

willys72fleetside

12-15-2012 10:50 PM

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Went out and put some touches on the old girl. I'm going to try and start and run it tomorrow and possibly drive it around the block.

67ChevyRedneck

12-16-2012 01:11 AM

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Rebuilt the edelbrock. It got dirty. I love how easy they are. In less than two hours I had it off the truck, cleaned out, rebuilt, and a running truck again. It was mostly just trapped dirt in the top where the screens area. Runs awesome again.

PAWS 72

12-16-2012 02:52 AM

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Drove it to my uncles house to visit him for a while. He has had cancer since Aug.2011 and he is starting to gradually get worse.I cry every time I go see him. he is mostly my big brother. It hurts like h...when I go over.But it was different this time I am now a new owner of a 86 swb Chevy.It will be coming home in a few days.

VWNate1

12-16-2012 11:16 AM

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Looks very nice ! .

Be sure to TELL HIM how much you appreciated his " Big brotherliness " over the years , I had none of this growing up and it's to be treasured .

CMH77

12-16-2012 12:18 PM

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That '86 looks good.

Is that a 72-74 Barracuda peeking out of the corner of the second picture, PAWS?

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