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Nordic 06-27-2014 10:43 AM

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Softpatch, bought the radiator from tomsclassic on eBay. I made the shroud/fan mounting and bought the 16 electric fan from the local auto parts store.

Dan in Pasadena 06-27-2014 01:49 PM

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Ahhh, Softpatch beat me to it. I was going to ask the same thing about where the radiator came from? I like the top tank being a duplicate of the factory one.

Does it cool well? Are you happy with the quality of it?

Nordic 06-27-2014 02:22 PM

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Radiator is well made and looks good, no ugly welds or seams. I am using a 160 degree thermostat and the temp so far never goes above about 165! Being aluminum you do need to be careful of the fins when installing.

iowaboynca 06-27-2014 08:34 PM

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Gotta a pretty good seat out of an astro today @ Chose n yank...wasn't even there to look for a seat! :metal:

dubds10 06-27-2014 08:51 PM

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Mounted the new 18/20 foose legend combo on.

Russell Ashley 06-28-2014 09:08 AM

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I sold my axle with CPP disk brakes and power steering setup, including the springs, and everything that was part of my front suspension. I had $1k in the upgrades, got $340 for the whole thing and was happy to get it out of my way.

Softpatch 06-28-2014 05:45 PM

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did a little spit-n- polished to the eye Lid's used Almond white because white white would be too white
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Iceburgh 06-28-2014 09:38 PM

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Got all my sandblasting done, frame is complete ready yo put the motor and tranny in.
Just body work now

nvrdone 06-28-2014 10:10 PM

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Took my oldest grand son & the pickup to the Greenwood show here in Seattle.
1.5 mile stretch of cars both sides of the street, In years past that works out to 500 + cars. Good times

OrrieG 06-29-2014 08:11 PM

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Introduced 1 month old grandson to the shop. Body work on the bed inner fenders and blocked the bed sides with 180. Found some minor stuff I did not finish when I primed.

topdown99 06-30-2014 02:58 AM

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Picked up 4 15x8 and 2 15x7 corvette rally wheels with brand new bfgoodrich tires. Also came with some original "power disc brakes" center caps and a couple extra trim rings.

youngrodder 06-30-2014 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceburgh (Post 6740174)
Got all my sandblasting done, frame is complete ready yo put the motor and tranny in.
Just body work now

Update that build thread of your with some of this progress. Inquiring minds want to know.

Marc

SCHRUMGMC 06-30-2014 10:06 PM

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Softpatch, I like the truck !!!!

Softpatch 07-01-2014 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC (Post 6742917)
Softpatch, I like the truck !!!!

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I found Rust on my rust COME ON.! Now
Jumping around but.
I have to get the wiring sorted before I burn up my rust
She starts run's next..... drive & stop

...........How do you like it now SCHRUMGMC .?

(note to self Buy stock in WD-40)
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Pulling gage cluster out
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crossfire84 07-01-2014 09:23 AM

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nothing! put a new microwave and induction stove in for the wife.(happy wife happy life):lol:

OrrieG 07-01-2014 01:15 PM

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Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??

lynx5653 07-01-2014 01:24 PM

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bought wrecked 03 to use engine trans and transfer case in my 58.

Kodiaks53 07-02-2014 11:17 PM

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Got the studs out of the exhaust manifolds, cleaned the manifolds up and painted them. Will get studs as soon as I can make it to the parts store.
Measured my drive shaft, now its off to get it shortened !

SCHRUMGMC 07-02-2014 11:32 PM

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Talk about rust, sheesh looks like your truck was dipped in salt

Katrina/10 07-03-2014 08:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG (Post 6743712)
Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??

It's a shifter for the speedo used with the 2-speed rear axle.

Abrahamseven38 07-03-2014 09:46 AM

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Finished my Bed and installed it .

OrrieG 07-03-2014 01:15 PM

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Temps are sitting around 100 for the next two weeks, so I am scheduling me time in the early morning to do body work. I know from last year that Rage flashes in about 20 seconds when the temp is above 90!

crossfire84 07-03-2014 06:05 PM

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Ordered new mirrors and a retrosound radio today, plus modified the running board aprons.

Russell Ashley 07-03-2014 06:12 PM

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I finally got my truck sitting back on it's wheels. I still have to rework my brake lines, install the sway bar, and align it before I can drive it but I'm pleased to have it this far along.

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ChuckDriver 07-03-2014 08:16 PM

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Looks good Russell, Happy 4th!!


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