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Yep. He did a few ( ;) ) more changes on his build. The 'Caster Mod' works for those also not doing quite as many changes.

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I went back just to look, and wow - I'm surprised how much I've done, and how much of this I've thought out. I don't quickly recall so much of what I've done this far.

I sure hope it works :)

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Okay, on post #719 - what is it for?

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I'm hoping to add more to it this weekend. (big grin)

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Saw at Pick-N-Pull today:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...05-672x378.jpg

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And some Redneck Windchimes:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...11-672x378.jpg

And a fuzzy picture on how to hold fasteners with MIG wire for painting:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...47-672x378.jpg

And primer:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...25-672x378.jpg

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That thing I made y'all are guessing at?

More metal added. Still more metal to come:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...41-672x378.jpg

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I've also done the redneck windchimes many times :lol:

I like the tip on bolts. I'll have to use that with the flux core wire I got with my welder that I'll probably never use to actually weld with

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Painted some driveline parts:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...49-672x378.jpg

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...21-672x378.jpg

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Detroit TrueTrac ordered. I love those diffs...

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great looking finish on the axle and trailing arms.
I have been trying to find an eaton truetrac - nobody seems to have them in stock at the moment...

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For my Ford 9", it's one diff for all gears.

For the 12-bolt in my '77 C10, you have to run 3.73:1 and up gears; they don't have one for taller gears.

I've ordered all of mine from Summit Racing out of the states.

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Speaker pod for the center dash openings...?

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Ah - didn't spot the Ford 9 - that should handle that turbo motor :-)
Summit have usually been good at getting stuff but even they have a shortage of 12 bolt stuff - maybe everyones building trucks :-)
plenty more for me to be doing though so Ill be patient...

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WE HAVE A WINNER!

I prefer 6.5" speakers up front, but I cannot fit those in this dash. I bought a pair of 5.25" Rockford Fosgate speakers, and angling them slightly -might- give me a bit better soundstage.

Also bought a Pioneer head unit, and y'all are going to hate me for cutting the dash, but it's not like a dash hole is the only thing keeping this truck from originality (grin).

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I didn't think about speakers. Will they be under the dash in the factory spot, or are you going to mount it on the firewall, pointing towards the cab?

A single din, Pioneer unit fits well in the factory location. Want to trade dash cutouts? :lol:

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In the original spot under the dash. I need to add/lengthen some slots.

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I bet that will sound better with the angle than just both pointed straight up.

I might have to steal your idea on that

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I have two 5.25" 2-way in my '77, both pointing straight up. Marginal "sound stage" and next to zero "stereo" effect. I'm hoping this makes a difference.

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And some assembly:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...20-672x378.jpg

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that is "some assembly" - nice jump on the chassis build :hot:

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Added a flange, and then welded some studs to the dash and this:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...09-672x378.jpg

Added a some extra slats:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...49-672x378.jpg

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Recent video:

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Latest video:

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I really enjoy your videos as well as reading this thread.
Thank you.

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Great work on the videos.

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And some impending disassembly:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...4s-672x378.jpg

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The 4L80E is freaking MINT inside. Super clean, and all the clutches are in spec!

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Ordered a full set of gaskets, new sprags just 'cuz, a TH400 direct piston, and extra friction and steel, and stuff to rollerize everything.

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Detroit TrueTrac arrived.

Trying to get the interior ready for painting this weekend.

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Walbro 450 arrived today.

4L80E parts are en route.

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Sprayed "Mouse Gray" (RAL 7005) which is a match for Ford Engine Gray on the firewall. This is the engine colour, as well as the final interior colour. PPG Delfleet Essential, mixed 6:1:1:3, the 3 being PPG DX-10-FLT flattening paste to get a semi-gloss. It might be a bit too glossy for me, but I don't exactly wash my vehicles often....

Cab will be going back on the chassis when the transmission is done.

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...ll-672x376.jpg

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Oh boy color. :)

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Machined the 4L80 Forward clutch hub, Center Support, and Reaction Carrier for torrington bearings. With a rollerized output shaft, this unit will be fully rollerized.

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Nothing new to report. Busy week with work and stuff.

Scrubbed the 4L80E case down in anticipation of reassembly. Scrubbing with lacquer thinner and a stainless brush on the outside, liberal hosing with Brakleen on the inside. All wrapped up tight and waiting for parts.

Haven't done much this week because I'm waiting, but it's Thanksgiving in Canada, and allegedly I should spend time with family....

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Swapping the Detroit TrueTrac into my 9" axle so that I'm at least doing something while waiting on trans parts, and things aren't making sense....

... Turns out I actually HAVE an LSD in there already, just a worn out one.

No matter. I still REALLY prefer the TrueTrac in a street vehicle. Need to pick up the correct ring gear bolts though.

I could always sell the old worn out one to someone....

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Exciting news - local auto parts store has the ARP Ford 9" bolts the correct length!

Exciting update - the shank is too long, and they will not work!

Exciting update - the original bolts, which could be shortened, look and feel "stretched" to me; I'm not going to use them!

Exciting update - ARP does in fact have the correct bolts, with the correct head, at the correct length, with the correct washers, with the correct diameter and length of shank to fit my Ford ring gear and Eaton TrueTrac differential. One week shipping....

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Lot's of 'excitement' in that last post.
:lol:

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Just because they make me feel so good:

https://www.gwellwood.com/wordpress/...4/Untitled.png

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Most of the trans parts arrived, but we're prepping the house for replacement windows next week, so..... I'll get there when I get there.