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Ill get some shots of the shaft back in this evening. I'll also hit the rear end with some paint as I degreased it with a wire brush and it needed to dry.

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Well I put some new shoes on her this weekend. I pulled the black painted wheels. Had them blasted then I primed, painted, and clear coated. Also here's a shot of the drive shaft back in.

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Dude you knocked it out of the park painting those OE gray! Looks awesome!

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Those new rubber mounts sure straightened out the body lines nice! And the wheels! Bang up job lookin good!

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I also broke another tooth on my original grill so luckily scored this orig grill from a 77 in the local yard for $30. Cleaned painted and badge Boom! Also found a spare tire thingy ma bob and blasted and painted.
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Looks great!

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Got a little done this past weekend. Replaced the rear axle brake lines and the rear flex line. Also cleaned, sanded, and painted the rear axle and drums. Brakes look good for now. Ill come back to do a rebuild later. Pecking order here!

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Good lookin truck.

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Nice work! What size are your new BFG's? I think that's one of the few tires you can still get in a 32x11.00x15. I would like to get some for my truck.

In your first set of pictures is your gauge bezel faded or scratched up? The reason I ask is I have a pretty decent one hanging in my garage that I have no use for. I no longer have the truck I was going to put it in.

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Multi-Mile: Wild Country MTX 32x11.50x15 are nice $143 each

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Greenlee, the tires are 31/10.50/15 pictured. I now wish I would have gone with the 32's. I wanted the tall skinny look but I'm convinced that's not possible with the 15x8 rallies. I would need to get into a 16 inch wheel to achieve it and my theme here is to keep Ol' Blueberry stock/restore.

I have since picked a used one and buffed it out. The one pictured is the old, ill post the new tomorrow. I actually went through the cluster and installed a new wiring circuit and leds. I just didnt document very well so I never posted on it.. But yeah it was plum ruined! Thanks for the offer kind sir!

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I was just looking on 4 Wheel Parts website and you can get those tires in a 33x10.50. That might help with the tall skinny look. I have 31's on my truck also and would like to go with something a little bigger.

Those printed circuits are a pain. The laminate on mine was coming a part in one area. I just tried to be careful with it when putting the cluster back in. So far everything still works.

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I think if I went with the 33/10.50 I would have to get into a small lift.. No sure that's what I want to do as of now. But your right, that would get it taller!

Here's a pic of the LEDs. Not a great pic but they do help light it up. Not able to dim is the downside.

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That looks great! :metal: The bezel looks good too. I did the LED's also. What a difference it makes!

I'm with you on keeping it mostly stock with no lift. I have read here on the forum that 33's will fit using the stock wheels without a lift. However, I'm thinking they might rub offroad? Most 33's are 12.50 on the width. You can get the BFG's in 33x10.50 so they might have a better chance of fitting with no rubbing.

Your truck remind me of a 76' 2wd long bed I had. It was the same 2 tone colors as yours, but repainted solid blue just like yours.

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Anything done to this beauty lately?

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Looking good. I recognize your inspiration truck. I'm pretty sure I know where it is. Cool truck. I've looked at it several times while passing by. Clean looking for sure.

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Did a few things this weekend. I needed to get to the gas tank to replace restore. That's next on the list. Prob go ahead and redo all lines while the beds off.

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How hard was it to replace the pins and bushings? That's something I get to look forward to on my '76.

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Rusty76... It was a breeze. Took about 20 -30 mins. I used a jack with a 2 ft piece of railroad tie to support the door. Penetrating oil, a socket and wrench. Hammer to knock the pin up and out. Screwdriver to knock out one of the stubborn bushings. When tapping back in the new bushings, do it gingerly cause they break. Good luck with it!

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Thanks. It's coming all in due time. I've got a ways but still I like to do my homework.. Thanks.

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Ok so while I have the bed off, a few things need to be addressed. Dropped the tank to fix the original problem. Gas was leaking out every time I filled up. Filler hoses were rotten. I order a new sending unit lock rig and gasket. Also ordered strap pads and paint for the tank once I get it clean up and sanded. It looks spotless inside, and it's original with USS stamp. I plan on powder coating the straps along with new hardware. I also ordered a can of Chassis Saver in the vintage flat black. Time to get to work!
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Wheel and tire combo is stunning! Lookin good.

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You're digging in. Going in deep now!

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I just want it right because I don't plan on selling! Check out that crazy hitch someone welded to the frame and cut that huge hole in the crossmember to run it through... That ****s coming OFF!

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looks awesome!!:metal:

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Been super cold to get a lot done.. Blasted tank and straps and primed. Gonna try Chassis Saver Black on the straps and Silver on the tank. New hoses and fuel pump arrived. Also found a rust free filler neck at the yard and wire wheeled it clean! Ill Chassis Save it as well.

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I enjoy your updates. Your doing a great job!! Love the truck.

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Nice work! looks like this will be a nice functioning rig!

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Looking good dude!

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I too enjoy following along even if i dont post up much.

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Thanks guys!!! I'll try and get some pics up later this week. I've been in the bed with the flu for a week..

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Looks great man! Definitely is giving me motivation to work on mine. SUBSCRIBED

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Get better soon. The flu is never fun.

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Get better dude. The flu sucks. Been there done that.......

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Thanks guys! Feeling better and got some stuff done this weekend. My new problem is how to clean out my axle tubes. Full of rust and looks like ****! I don't really want to sandblast so i'm looking at other options.. any suggestions? Here's everything torn down.
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Wonder if you could use something like a dingle ball deal that you could put on a drill and spin in the axles to clean them? Or some sort of wire brush on a long rod? I have no idea short of taking it to be hot tanked or something. Least you got something done this weekend. It sure was nice outside.