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gmc4x4can 08-21-2017 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Block (Post 8021845)
Where did you order the jute padding for your firewall? Did you get pre cut? If you did how well did it fit? Thanks

Got them from repops. Got the left firewall, center, and righ side firewall, they all fit extremely well, only had to tear apart half the dash to get them installed. Hardest part though was inserting the plastic plugs into the firewall holes. All precut.

Big Block 08-22-2017 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gmc4x4can (Post 8022233)
Got them from repops. Got the left firewall, center, and righ side firewall, they all fit extremely well, only had to tear apart half the dash to get them installed. Hardest part though was inserting the plastic plugs into the firewall holes. All precut.
Thanks for the information. Getting ready for this project.

NoStopN 08-22-2017 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RodnRudy (Post 8020487)
I replaced the tail/stop lamps in my 68. They were some a friend gave me, LED style, Chinese made. I got home from the local cruise in at about dusk last night and decided to walk around the truck to check the tail lights before putting it in the garage. And to my surprise I had no tail lights! I knew I had power back there as I had a license light. So this morning I pulled out two new 1157s and we're back in business. The LED lamps had come loose in the sockets. Both of 'em, go figure.
When I got my truck, the tail lights worked intermittently. Figured out the bulbs were wiggling in the sockets. But since my truck doesn't have a bed, I used a set of sealed LED lights from a parts store.

Already Gone 08-25-2017 03:46 PM
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I'm a day late but it shouldn't matter. 2 days ago I installed the Classic Gauge and Cluster (Member TBONE1964) voltage gauge replacing the original ammeter gauge. Yesterday I swapped out the original 7/8 inch front sway with its tired bushings for a 1 /1/4 bar from a 1985 C30 truck and Energy Suspensions Polyurethane bushing. I should have taken before and aft pics of the sway bars but forgot.

OregonNed 08-25-2017 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Already Gone (Post 8024971)
I'm a day late but it shouldn't matter. 2 days ago I installed the Classic Gauge and Cluster (Member TBONE1964) voltage gauge replacing the original ammeter gauge. Yesterday I swapped out the original 7/8 inch front sway with its tired bushings for a 1 /1/4 bar from a 1985 C30 truck and Energy Suspensions Polyurethane bushing. I should have taken before and aft pics of the sway bars but forgot.
It's a great kit! Did mine too

OregonNed 08-25-2017 03:58 PM
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This morning I changed my trans filter and pan gasket to fix some leakage

66clow 08-26-2017 03:06 PM
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Picked up some honda civic door opening sills.$20 They are the perfect length. Will paint the gray area to match the interior i go with. Couldn't find black. Also saw what was left of this probably 68 in the yard.

Boog 08-26-2017 04:49 PM
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turnd ;)

In The Ten Ring 08-27-2017 05:13 PM
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I have spent the day cleaning up two of my "Custom 10" emblems. Paint stripper and Bar Keeper's Friend worked great on the one and Goo Gone is doing a fair job (slow though) on the other.

Apparently a previous owner used a caulk-like or silicon substance to help it adhere to his truck at some point.

VWNate1 08-27-2017 06:05 PM
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I'm amazed that the disc brake conversion is there .

I'm hoping to find a wrecked/rusted out Suburban with the larger drum brakes to put on my '69 C/10 but I'da prolly grabbed this disc bake kit the instant I saw it .

-Nate
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Originally Posted by 66clow (Post 8025615)
Picked up some honda civic door opening sills.$20 They are the perfect length. Will paint the gray area to match the interior i go with. Couldn't find black. Also saw what was left of this probably 68 in the yard.

ThePunisher67 08-27-2017 09:34 PM
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today I ordered everything to Create my own Brake lines and Fuel lines I discovered 5 leaks in the lines I am going to be taking the cab and the bed off soon so might as well put in the rear gas tank and new lines.

'70_402 08-28-2017 03:15 PM
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I drew up and water jet cut a piece of aluminum for my Speedhut gauges. I think it turned out pretty cool. just cut the old plastic out and riveted on the new panel. easy peasy.

ThePunisher67 08-28-2017 07:04 PM
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what did the Gauges cost you and do you have a link?

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 08-28-2017 07:30 PM
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This E-brake hardware cleaned up nicely. Less the clips anyway. I'll have a pot of new nuts and washers to use, but somehow I end up cleaning up the old anyway.

Sure takes a while, but white vinegar & WD-40 hasn't failed me yet. I'll have these black zinc plated or phosphate coated.

'70_402 08-28-2017 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ThePunisher67 (Post 8027135)
what did the Gauges cost you and do you have a link?
I don't have a link.. it's just the 4" gps speedo and 4" tach. the rest i think are 2-5/8".

Speedhut is the brand.

In The Ten Ring 08-28-2017 11:48 PM
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All I got done today was more cleaning up on a used fender emblem. Evaporust soak took off all the road grime the silicon caulk had trapped. I got nearly all the rust off it too, some seems trapped in the pores.

I want to do more caulk removal before injecting the nail polish.

OregonNed 08-29-2017 04:05 PM
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I just put on a set of Taylor cut-to-fit wires with Moroso wire looms, (was having issues with a few wires being too short and laying across the valve covers). Seemed to turn out good!

snj8198 08-29-2017 04:17 PM
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Drove it. I've been having issues with the truck shutting down. Surprisingly, it is RPM noise from the MSD ignition box affecting the pickup wire for the FiTech efi system. I tore my wiring harness apart, separated the wiring between the efi and ignition and now it's running well again. Very interesting but frustrating too.

BugzC10 08-29-2017 04:27 PM
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Got the amp guage working...not real exciting. Bearly moves with the power turned on. Thinking about upgrading to the 76+ volt meter kit. Have to find out how extensive the modification is to the cluster.

BugzC10 08-29-2017 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OregonNed (Post 8027760)
I just put on a set of Taylor cut-to-fit wires with Moroso wire looms, (was having issues with a few wires being too short and laying across the valve covers). Seemed to turn out good!
Did the same with Taylor wires

I how is the braking without power brakes?

OregonNed 08-29-2017 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BugzC10 (Post 8027781)
Did the same with Taylor wires

I how is the braking without power brakes?
Not that bad. Takes some effort of course, but no problem stopping. I'm a little wary on these crazy freeways out here though.

In The Ten Ring 08-29-2017 08:11 PM
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A little more cleaning on the emblem, more of the of the caulk came off. Just what's around one stud left now. It's back into Evaporust soak.

mud.man.rj 08-29-2017 09:37 PM
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snj8198, I tried to send you a message on the fitech unit but your in box is full
Mudman.

VWNate1 08-29-2017 11:09 PM
Drum Brakes
 
I added a stock power booster to my '69 SB, it really reducexd the pedal effort a lot .

Now, even SWMBO can drive it although she refuses to do so :lol: .

In The Ten Ring 08-30-2017 05:12 PM
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Still cleaning the emblem and making great progress! Nearly all of the old caulk is off now, just a tiny bit left in a crevice.

RodnRudy 08-30-2017 06:31 PM
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Not so much what I did to my truck as what I did for my truck. Just got done ordering a new AC Delco HEI distributor and a pair of United Pacific LED tail light assemblies. The old girl's a money pit but I love her just the same.

AussieinNC 08-30-2017 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RodnRudy (Post 8028572)
Not so much what I did to my truck as what I did for my truck. Just got done ordering a new AC Delco HEI distributor and a pair of United Pacific LED tail light assemblies. The old girl's a money pit but I love her just the same.
"The old girl's a money pit but I love her just the same..." :mm::mm:

you are talking about your truck now ?
:mm::mm:

RodnRudy 08-30-2017 07:42 PM
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Well of course. LOL

mud.man.rj 08-30-2017 09:23 PM
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How could you not?

JMD 08-31-2017 01:52 PM
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Replaced the useless brass float that came with my fuel level sending unit with a plastic float out of a Jeep CJ. The lack of quality control at these aftermarket manufacturers continues to amaze me.

VWNate1 08-31-2017 03:03 PM
Carby Floats
 
Interesting as modern plastic floats often get soggy with ethanol and sink .

Doesn't TOMCO (NAPA) still make good brass ones ? .

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 08-31-2017 07:39 PM
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Among other things, I learned how to manually turn an engine. I pulled the plugs & gave the cylinders a shot of fog oil.............................Turning the crank pulley by hand is a real ball buster for this frame, but it works. However, this tool on the flex plate makes it super easy. Another board member recommended it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Already Gone 08-31-2017 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by VWNate1 (Post 8029171)
Interesting as modern plastic floats often get soggy with ethanol and sink .

Doesn't TOMCO (NAPA) still make good brass ones ? .
I just bought a NAPA carb kit for my 72 with the original Q-Jetand it had the brass float and my friend doing the carb was surprised the float was brass..

mobymikeguide 08-31-2017 08:37 PM
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Snapped a head bolt torqueing heads on 5.3, modified z bar mount to work on saginaw 3 speed with ls engine, this mount must be for a bellhousing that has eqaul length ears, mine did not so i had lengthen the lower bolt hole, mig on stainless isnt pretty but it proved to be strong

BugzC10 09-01-2017 09:15 AM
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Hooked up my cluster temp guage...other ports in the heads where taken up with electric fan thermal switch and mechanical temp guage. Just wanted it to work.

mobymikeguide 09-01-2017 09:14 PM
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Put intake on motor, pulled gas tank dumped old gas out, found half of an old keyed cap inside the tank lol

VWNate1 09-01-2017 09:21 PM
Fuel Tank Surprises
 
I have found many a dead mouse and rocks inside old fuel tanks along with rusty bailing wire, coat hangers, tools and God alone knows what all else .

mud.man.rj 09-01-2017 10:45 PM
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Would have wondered what that noise was w a low tank.
Mudman.

VWNate1 09-02-2017 12:46 AM
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I've been in more than a few old work rigs where a handful of 3/8" ball bearings wouldn't be heard rolling 'round in the tank .

magwakeenercew2jh 09-02-2017 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj (Post 8030143)
Would have wondered what that noise was w a low tank.
Mudman.
Oh, Mud!!!

You just reminded me of replacing my tank behind the seat. I had it reworked and put it back there because
I didn't want an under the bed tank for a few (not all so good) reasons.

As a solo builder, solo worker, I think it was the worst part of the whole frame up job.....


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