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Finished up the bed last weekend, new headache rack, mud flaps and painted with POR-15, installed toolbox. One headlight was held in with the bezel, broken headlamp adjusters and rivots broke between grill and mounting bracket. Time to put used grill on I had bought. Finished that tonight.

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Today I wired up the electric choke, and added on a little somethin that my buddy found when someone dropped of a donation to his dad's ministry. Maybe tomorrow Frankentruck will come to life again? :burnout:

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stick on CHEVROLET

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Got more done this past weekend. The steering was jacked up because of the lower bearing in the steering column was worn out. It was one of the original bearings without sides or grease in it. We replaced it with one of the good, heavy duty bearings that should last a long time. We did have to weld on the steering shaft to fill in where the bad bearing had ground a groove in the shaft and then grind it smooth of course. Now the steering feels nice and tight without any slop. Along with that, we cut off the gear selector mounting lug and, removed the gear indicator, filled up the holes with bondo, sanded and painted it to make it a floor shift steering column. Then, we fitted a sheet metal patch that I purchased from LMC, in the hole on the left side of the cab where the old fuel filler was located. After grinding it down, putting on some bondo, sanding that down, we slapped on a couple coats of good primer. Next weekend, we're gonna finish the exhaust. Amoung the things left to do is, installing a tach, installing a horn, lining up the body panels and, doing a little touch up painting. I'm not going to do a full new paint job. Besides not having the money for that, I'd rather it have a rat rod type paint job. It's gettin there!!

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Assembled front end

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Did a little more work on my guage cluster today. The little bow ties have chrome behind them and the bezel is going to be chrome.

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mocked up the firewall,



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I see you have the Clifford intake and headers. Did you do anything to the motor, ie cam head ect. or is it stock?

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I dont have a clifford intake...

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How do you like that steering wheel? I've been eyeing that same one for awhile.

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1806/...712b13dd6c.jpgCLR and red scotchbright by Keith, on Flickrtried the CLR and scotchbright thingy :

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1802/...4c2e67e9b4.jpgCLR and red scotchbright by Keith, on Flickr


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1789/...bcdf8f7c27.jpgCLR and red scotchbright by Keith, on Flickr

worked like a charm

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I think he's referencing Ken Cook in post #657.

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Epoxy primed my inner fenders

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Had 4 cars come to the Car Care Barn in need of help so front brakes and the axle install is all I got done this weekend.[ATTACH]Attachment 1798825[/ATTACH]

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great thread!

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A little sound/heat shield!

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I like the wheel so far, going from a stock custom wheel to this, should be rather different. Haven't had to chance to drive it yet, but give me a few weeks.

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Was it vary hard getting the window in with the trim. I used Steel Rubber for the gasket and the glass guy had a real hard time getting it in. What brand did you use?
Your truck looks awesome by the way.

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Thanks! I used Precision glass seals throughout, including the front windshield (back glass, vent windows, door channels, etc.). It took me a couple of hours with the help of a friend. I've had really good luck with Precision on the curved glass applications. I had good experiences with Steele on flat glass windshields in the past when they were the only premium seal maker around...not so much on the curved windshields recently.

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This isn't really what I did to my truck but rather what I did for my truck. Still waiting on the great state of IL to process the title so I can hopefully pick up my new project soon, so I figured I would go ahead and start harvesting parts. The truck in the picture was purchased new by my dad in 1973 and runs great but the body was mostly rust at this point. The truck Im waiting on has a locked up I6. I will clean up this engine and get it ready to drop in.

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I finally finished my air ride suspension install: dual Viair 444c compressors, cupped lower control arms, 5 gallon tank, HD c-notch, and manual paddle valves. I also swapped in a rear diff with posi. A lot of time spent, but it will be worth it.

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Took 64’ C20 front brake spindles and backing plates apart for rebuild.Attachment 1801964

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Les

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With the bed back on the chassis, I was able to test the tail light harness and air suspension...

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Installed the new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing & extra long bushing in crankshaft. I used the bread method to remove the bushing from the crankshaft. Used 1 hot dog roll & 11 mm craftsman socket.

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The bread method? Do tell.

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By placing the bread in the hole and then pressing or driving a socket or a steel rod in the hole like a piston forces the bushing out I have also seen this done with grease

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Interesting.

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Didn't they do that on Road Kill with mustard or some other kind of condiment?

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It’s called hydraulics mustard hotdog catchup hotdog bun sounds like like launch

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You need some cheap white bread & a socket or pin that fits snugly in the bushing. You roll up 1/2" balls of bread and pack the bread into the bearing. You will fill the bearing a couple of times.

When you can't stuff in any more bread with your finger, start using your socket to pack the bearing. Keep packing until the bearing pops out.

I used just 1 hot dog bun and even snuck a bite.

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Does the bread squish out the hole in the socket?

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Finished up my lt1 swap and fired it up. Test drive tomorrow!

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Yes, The bread will squish into the socket. I turned the 1/4 drive end into the bushing, put a 3 inch extension in from the nut end & stopped the escape of the bread.

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I finally got the idea! Thanks a lot - will come in handy when I get to that point.

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Been out wire wheeling today....finally finished the hood. Now onto the fenders.

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Installed 3 inch drop spindals. Rolled her outside and gave her a bath. Then rolled her back into her cave. Lol! One of these days!

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BOP to LS

https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

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stretched her legs a bit (300 miles or so) unfortunately, too late to get a soda, but now I am determined to get some paint on there and at least looking whole.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/941/4...d30172c5a2.jpg

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I just looked it up that store looks just like the one heading to Nevada outside of Bishop, CA. or maybe it just reminds me of it. :)