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In my opinion best and easiest way to test the diode block while the alternator is still on the engine is to do an AC ripple test with a digital multimeter. Just start up the car, turn on the headlights to remove surface charge off the battery. This will force the alternator to switch on. Next set the meter to AC Volts. With the engine running put the positive lead of the meter to the "BAT" terminal on the alternator and hold it there. Then place the negative meter lead onto the negative post on the battery. If you get a meter reading of more than 1.5 Volts AC (1 1/2 Volts AC) the diode block in the alternator is bad and needs replaced. Its a real simple test that only takes a few seconds to perform. Hope this helps!

Thanks for the tip. I've been out of town for a couple of days (Portland, OR swap meet), but I'll be trying that soon! :chevy:

Dano0579

04-06-2013 09:15 PM

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Washed my truck for the first time since I got it and fixed the passenger door window where it was off track.

Trsmotrhed

04-06-2013 09:47 PM

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Working on the other side of bed. Not sure if I can save it.

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garett

04-06-2013 11:10 PM

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got the rear end done in the old burban, then drove to the gas station and filled up. seat belts tommorow yea!

gofastnut

04-06-2013 11:50 PM

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TehNewGuy,
Really liking the toolbox!

truckdrivinsob

04-07-2013 12:02 AM

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I finally installed the new motor my wife bought me a year and a half ago! Button it up tomorrow.

66 GMC Truckin

04-07-2013 12:15 AM

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Gettin ready to shorten the frame, stripped the cab, box, front end, fuel lines, brackets, etc. Ready to make the cut tomorrow. :D:D

dantimdad

04-07-2013 12:58 AM

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Not technically work on the truck. I have been working a part time job for a week now to pay for parts on the truck and the falcon.

Daniel decided he wants a 51 to restore, Timothy wants a 65 SWB and I found a 65 1 ton I want to build in rememberance of my dad.

Looks like the part time job is going to have to last a loooong time!

Steven

mud.man.rj

04-07-2013 02:14 AM

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Put about 20 miles on the new cam and engine parts today, very happy with the new setup, surprisingly the over 450hp is just enough for the big 1 ton with the 38.5" tires, lights them up pretty nicely, happy me happy truck.

akaupp

04-07-2013 02:32 AM

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I test fit my push bar, it will be cleaned up more and repainted black. The bumper and grill will be cleaned up and painted white.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/...pse0c335bb.jpg
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What do you guys think? Should I keep it?

dbos	04-07-2013 09:03 AM

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Looks great. I see would keep it and throw on some baja lights

ChrisDollins

04-07-2013 11:53 AM

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Put the truck to work yesterday.

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CRGRS 66

04-07-2013 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins (Post 5996130)

Put the truck to work yesterday.

Beauty 66 Bud!!!!!!

jbgroby

04-07-2013 01:06 PM

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I bet it was cool to drive up to the hardware store, You probaly spent more time talking truck - than loading up - How many guys voluntered to help load?

Neatbeard

04-07-2013 03:03 PM

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Sanded all the interior metal work and started the interior repaint by painting the door inners. Should look good with the mexi-blanket trimmed bench seat and matching door panels....

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Narxoleptic Customs

04-07-2013 03:28 PM

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New radiator installed, speedometer installed
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Trsmotrhed

04-07-2013 06:58 PM

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Worked on my bed. Now I'll sand blast the bed, spray with epoxy sealer and apply filler to get good and straight. Last I'll spray on high build primer to make sure its perfect.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...pse15f499f.jpg

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ChrisDollins

04-07-2013 10:02 PM

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Beauty 66 Bud!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by jbgroby (Post 5996259)

I bet it was cool to drive up to the hardware store, You probaly spent more time talking truck - than loading up - How many guys voluntered to help load?

Thanks guys! Yea, it was cool to talk trucks with them. It was really fun to haul some stuff around with it.

Chris
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towersddg9

04-07-2013 10:33 PM

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Got the front windshield in

TehNewGuy

04-07-2013 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gofastnut (Post 5995534)

TehNewGuy,
Really liking the toolbox!

Thanks man! I'm trying to find shocks that will help open the lid when I put gate hinges on it. The lid by its self is about 45 pound
s!!!
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Shorty63

04-07-2013 11:11 PM

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I made a pannel to hold the gauges. to bad i forgot to pick up paint otherwise i'd be able to plate and drive it tomorrow

markeb01

04-08-2013 12:52 AM

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Nice work. Welcome to the forum!

ChrisDollins

04-08-2013 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by towersddg9 (Post 5997357)

Got the front windshield in

Great looking pickup! I like the red interior.

Chris
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robber grin

04-08-2013 10:50 AM

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I welded up my transmission tunnel cover flange where the PO had "modified it" (aka cut it up) for a top-loader "conversion".

My buddy Keith came over Saturday and we got busy sanding rust, pulling dents, installed a 78 burb power steering gear box with a REZ kit.

Got up EARLY Sunday morning and went to the annual Little Washington Fire Hall swap meet to check out what was for sale and drink coffee.

Didn't see one thing directly relating to this series of trucks but it was good to see the gang out doing what we do.

Sunday after church set up steering linkage ... my truck was outside for the second time this year... life is good.

What a great weekend!
rg

robber grin

04-08-2013 05:37 PM

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more pics...
rg

66-PMD-GMC

04-08-2013 06:20 PM

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more pics...
rg

Ahhhh.... no longer a torsion truck... coil sprung and sittin' Purdy.. nice build
:5150:

gofastnut

04-08-2013 07:53 PM

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Oh yeah, Got a couple of lap belts to install so the wife and/or kiddos can ride.

socaljess

04-08-2013 08:21 PM

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scubbed and cleaned up frame and cab today http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/s...323_143426.jpg

socaljess

04-08-2013 08:38 PM

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pressure wash off cab and frame http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/s...323_162324.jpg

socaljess

04-08-2013 08:41 PM

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http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/s...407_162408.jpg setting up checking out how things will look

garett

04-09-2013 12:10 AM

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put on new rear breaks

azdude1964

04-09-2013 01:42 AM

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changed the oil with brad penn
and balanced the front tires.:metal:

robber grin

04-09-2013 08:01 AM

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Cool look SoCalJess.

robber grin

04-09-2013 08:05 AM

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Thanks Chris!

luvbowties

04-09-2013 09:04 AM

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Thanks for sharing that they fit well. I'd like to add those to my truck someday, along with the chrome frames on the side glass. I think they'd upgrade the cab every bit as much as the stainless windshield trim.

Mark, hope you don't have to do like me: apply for an FHA loan:lol: to purchase a pair! Of all parts for our trucks, the price of vent-windows has blown my mind about as much as any thing I easily recall. I ended up buying a fairly nice pair on Ebay--including good glass and chrome--and re-building them. Luckily, they made a very nice 'driver-quality-plus' set. Even lucked up later & sold my originals to a guy whose set was much worse than mine.
sam

socaljess

04-09-2013 01:22 PM

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Thanks Robber
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garett

04-09-2013 04:39 PM

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well painted front drums, and put in new sparkplugs, also bled brake lines!

robber grin

04-09-2013 08:56 PM

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Cleaned, primered, and painted the front sway bar and mounting brackets.

Worked on repairs to my hacked up low floor tunnel cover while the parts were drying...

I hope to finish it up tomorrow.
rg

ole paint

04-10-2013 06:14 PM

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Installed clutch master cyl and linkage, bent a line and bled. Works like a million bucks. Started on power booster, thanks to Captain Fab for the quality parts to work with.
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