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Waht wheels are you going with? Stock steel wheels with hub caps?
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The factory rally wheels punched out to 16s that Stockton Wheel produces. I'll run the plastic caps until I hunt down a nice set of NOS.
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Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This was missing on the other tailgate rod. That's the tailgate rattle.
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Has anybody else experienced a clunk at the driver's feet that they figured out. Again, I can't find any suspension contact or such. Seems to show up with any flex (turn, bump, etc). The driveshaft isn't it. It's not a little clunk. It's solid.
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I assume that the cab supports are good and rust free? On my cab I had a metallic noice when flexing. It was the front cab support that was loose from the floor board, spot welds had kind of rusted away. So the cab floor was separating and hitting the support when rough terrain or flexing was there. New supports and spot welds fixed that. But I doubt that is what it is with yours....
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Cool. I'll keep looking.
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Can you duplicate the sound lifting the RF tire with a floor jack? It might be easier to tell where it's coming from that way.
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Opinion: What do y'all think about going with the 77 yellow stripe in the aluminum trim instead of the black? Seems like that might tie the interior to the exterior even better?
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http://squarebodysyndicate.com/sbs-formula.html Good luck with the 77 trim Transformation! |
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Member tobytuttle used vinyl to stripe the trim on one of his trucks, link here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=575608 It's on page one so no digging necessary.
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Today we spent time servicing the winch. It's good now, but we need to touch up the bumper paint a bit on Monday. I'm installing a new inverter on the passenger side, so I built a cute little 8 AWG harness with an inline fuse. |
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Here's the new inverter installed.
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I cut the mats and trimmed to fit. I used a straight edge ruler and a box cutter. Took two or three passes to get through. This stuff is very heavy rubber.
I added an inch or so in places to increase the overall coverage of the mats. The color match is remarkable. I am super pleased. I forgot to take a photo, but I cut a matching piece to go in the bottom of the center console. As a child, I remember the never ending rattle of screw drivers and hammers in there. Wanted to address that. I'll wash and detail the rubber before the reveal next Monday. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...-1024x1820.jpg http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...-1024x1820.jpg http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...-1024x1820.jpg |
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Final two NOS pieces that need to go in. Those cruise control multi-function levers are rare birds (Part #6465256). It was a dealer installed option. The same part was used in Camaros. I upgraded the clock to the Quartz version in hopes that it will actually keep proper time.
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Wow! Blazer turned out super sweet !!!! Didn't know you had a thread going on it. Just now stumbled on it. AWESOME job Cameron !! Keep those pics coming ! Everything looks great !!! Love those seats ! Woodgrain looks killer! That front bumper is so cool ! Paint looks great as well! The logo on the window is a very nice touch as well. Looking forward to seeing a pic with dad & the blazer.😀👍
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I think Cheyenne was highest level trim higher than Silverado.
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Did you figure out the front-end clunk?
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Nope. I think it's something with the body.
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Looks like the adjustment rod hole for the clock is offset a bit from the '73-'80 dash. I'm ordering a '81-'87 instrument cluster plastic. I'll drill the '73-'80 plexi as a temporary solution. The clock works, which is nice.
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Got the front end dressed up. Hard to see, but the bumper was built with Hickey style hooks welded on the bottom. Kinda cool. Got the new stickers on the winch. New wheels are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Detailing this weekend.
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Wheels are in. I'm waiting on the chrome trim rings to finish it up.
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Are those narrower than stock? Don't get me wrong, they look great, but they look like they're not as wide or maybe the offset is different.
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16"x8" with 4.75" backspacing. Factory backspacing is 4.25". I've added 1" wheel spacers, so these are actually wider than factory by .5". Maybe it's the change from 15" to 16" that makes it look different.
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Forgot to post this little picture of the center console with the matching rubber bottom:
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Almost done. Still getting the clock, the fuel gauge sending unit and rear wheel spacers lined out. Then we're done. Just got all the rest ordered today. So probably the end of next week for all to be done.
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Hello!
Where were you able to locate the dark saddle color for the door panels to match the other door components and the dash too!? You have an awesome truck!! |
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Here's the finished wheels with the chrome trim ring:
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I just received the 4X4 center caps for the rear. We're installing the rear spacers tomorrow. We're replacing the defective clock and the bad gas gauge sending unit next week when parts arrive.
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Looking good I bet your Dad was excited with Joy...
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Those wheels really tied everything together! They look great !Great job Cameron !
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