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Oh I love my under bed tank, no fuel sloshing when it is under 1/2 and no smell at all, plus kinda funny when I fill mine, the spout is inside an Danger explosives red box, makes a lot of people wonder what's up w the box, works for me and finally a bit more of in cab room for stereo parts that i never use cause I love the big block and 3" exh, makes my heart beat faster and I smile a lot.
Mudman.

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I have not got to work on my truck in over 2 weeks but I have bought a lot of stuff. The Home AC went out then my shower started leaking 4k down the drain i would have loved to put it all in my truck :(

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Swapped out the Ignition lock cylinder.

I also installed a new rearview mirror after I had to fixed bad manufacturing on it.

Have a few more minor things to install.

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Been feeling guilty about not driving it for a couple of weeks. So, we went for a little stroll. I need to do tune up on it bad.

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I put a tune on my rig this week. New adjustable vac advance, cleaned and lubed the distributor properly and new lighter weights so I do not have to rely on the mechanical advance!

Boy I must have gained 100 horsepower! All kidding aside been on hotrodders.com and followed up with some of the tech articles those boys put on, Its good stuff!

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I finally installed the 2 under hood light that I got about a year ago after the other one quit working.:lol:

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You do know these head bolts are TTY Torque Too Yield...meaning they are single use bolts...these should not be re-used or they snap...as you found out...

:chevy::chevy::chevy::gmc2::gmc2:

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I would never use any head Bolt more then 1 time no matter what.

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Makes the use of ARP studs a really good proposition then...

Even a street engine can benefit from a good set of studs...hardened washers and nuts, lube torqued to spec...

:chevy::chevy::chevy:

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I just got her running again after the second rebuild in less than a year and am dreading the loud screeching that happens at about 2500RPMs.
After removing valve covers to check rockers then installing and testing again my wife comes into the garage and asks when am I going to fix that dam fan belt.... DOH

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Remember the golden rule...Happy Wife, Happy Life !!!!!

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Did a complete coolant flush over a month ago. Still trying to chase a gremlin??? in my gauge as it reads a bit warm.

Put a infrared thermometer all around the system and this is what I came up with.

Thermostat housing 169
Hose Inlet to Radiator 167
Bottom Radiator Driver Side 163
Top Radiator Cap 135
Bottom Out to Water Pump 131

Using 4 core brass/copper, Super Stant 160 Thermostat, Stock Water Pump with cast impeller, Hoses, ect.. Prestone Green with Napa Kool additive.

Not bad for a farm guy. Guess I need to pull that teflon tape off the Sending Unit in the head.

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Looks good to me!! What was the temp outside? Where was your gauge pointing?

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I forgot that with little/no window trim, water was getting into the doors itself. http://www.gmfullsize.com/styles/def...s/facepalm.gif I noticed this after the last time it rained. So, I cleared out some room in the garage to get the cab under cover. Good thing, it's coming a downpour now.

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Dang double post.

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I moved my tank to the back and put a stereo in it's place. I too listen to the engine more than the stereo. I fill my tank from the factory location beside the drivers door so it looks original.

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Gauge was pointing about 2-4 mm over the first line in operating temperature,outside was very humid in the mid 90's. I had just taken it for a run on the freeway. Cooling systems can be a bear sometimes, I still get a little rust after a flush in my coolant reservoir. I should add also that I am using a 16 lb radiator cap which will flow both ways as it should with a reservoir.

The gauge never used to read this way that is why it got me worried. Gen I block with a hot Accel Super Coil HEI and R45ts plugs to burn off any oil blow by.

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Getting ready for the Rod Run in Long Beach, WA this coming weekend. With the potential for rain at the coast, I gave the wood bed a coat of crystalline wax ahead of time.

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Do you think maybe the gauge is not working properly?
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Lookin GOOD Ned! I hope you will post some pics so we can see how much fun you are having. PB

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I installed my new LED tail/brake lights They are a ton brighter than the old 1157's. United Pacific brand, excellent quality.

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Seriously...that truck is way to nice to get its feet wet! Cool ride Sir...

:chevy::chevy::chevy::gmc2::gmc2::gmc2:

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Yes I do, or that silly Harbor Freight infrared laser thermometer is way out of spec. I should have tested that thing against some boiling water. Someone on here has pointed out that the Teflon tape can interfere with an electrical connection.

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Drove it to breakfast. Then I took my cousin of a Chevy to the levee.

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Decided to continue on with dialing my motor in. Nuthin special but I like em to run like a top. Pulled the valve covers and marked all the pushrods with a paint pen to make they were all spinning properly.

HA! All working as hoped for, 70k on the top end all those Comp Cams lifters are working. Did a quick valve adjustment and only found on that was a tad loose. Got here buttoned back up and checked the gauges.

Revs to 5500 no problem, no ticks, knocks or worries at this point, GOING FOR A DRIVE!

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Removed the side windows, wing windows, window regulators and door latches in both doors. Replaced a broken door latch relay, new wing windows and precision door wipes. While I was in there, cleaned up both regulators, painted and greased. Ditto for the door latches. Also installed a new lock set and adjusted the latches. Doors closes soft and lock for the first time in years. Also installed a little dynamat in the doors to soften the thud a little.

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Hauled my tractor to the in laws to do a little bush hogging this weekend. My truck likes to work and does it well.

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Drove it! :lol: My youngest son is driving my econobox to work while his car that he bought three months ago gets repaired, so I'm driving it. Some debris came out from under a truck while he was on his way to work, and he ran into it, with no place to dodge. 2017 KIA Soul with only 2600 miles on it. :waah: The radiator core support was lunched, because it is plastic. My truck would have laughed at that debris, and said, "That all you got?", and flipped it into the next vehicle back...munch. :ito:

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Added these 2 stickers.
https://i.imgur.com/BuJAVKTh.jpg

White sharpie'd the tire lettering for them to 'pop'. Actually, the lady did it. :)
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Ah come on, the lady did your letters, smart move she looks very patient.
The factory stickers add the little missing pieces. Nice touch's.
Mudman.

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At the request of my Wife, I replaced the crusty broken down armrest pad on the drivers door....picked it up @ Classic Parts of America in KC this last weekend...maybe if she takes more opportunities to drive the truck, there will be more requests for upgrades:lol:

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Got back from a car show on the coast last weekend. It rained a lot of the time so had to do the usual cleanup. It was a great time A good number of C10s during the cruise.

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Hi Ned, Any pics to share from your cruise and show trip?

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Fumbled my way through a chassis greasing session

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I Picked it up!!! MINE ALL MINE!!!

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Congratulations johnny. Enjoy. Looks good

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Going to be a project, but its a driver currently. cant eat an elephant all at one meal, gotta take it bite by bite. Eventually it will rival your beauty!! But thanks

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Got my bed wood in!

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Looks really nice... what a pain in the butt right?

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Installed 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and 1 inch lower springs.