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Change 1: after 15 minutes of idling at 2k rpm Change 2: After 100 miles, in town, low rpm cruising Change 3: After 300 miles with interstate use at up to 70 All has been clear, so change 4 will be at 2000 miles, then after that every 3k, like clockwork ;) |
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installed mustang tank in bed removed bed and removed u bolts on stock rearend will install explorer rear asap mighty hot today here wore plum out
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cut out the plates to box the rear of my frame.They came out pretty good. a little more grinding and some bending to fit, then the hard part:lol: cleaning up the frame.:lol:
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Went to the local Pick-N-Pull and pulled a Explorer rear end. Under 100 bucks for disk brakes, posi and good gears.
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:lol:Well, yesterday I cleaned up the rear of my frame then it rained on it!:mm:
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looked at it . waiting for ups
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After buying it on Thursday, I drove it from where it has set for who knows how long back home. Pull started her, brakes didn't work so I used the hand brake on the backroads all the way home! Very fun, nerve racking, dirty, and definitely dangerous adventure. I am fully aware of how dangerous it was, but the backroads weren't very busy. 1948 1 1/2 ton Loadmaster and the 'ol 235 ran pretty good!
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that is a good lookin hauler my friend - glad it went well and ya made it all the way home safe .
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More sanding. Dropped the tailgate on the Chevelle fender, now I have that body work to look forward to. Called it quits while I was ahead.
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All I got done is some masureing and and working up a plan for some cross bracing on my frame.
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Stripped the wiring and accessories off my 5.7L Tahoe in prep for engine R&R
Did I mention I pulled the body to do it the easy way. (see '98 Tahoe body off engine swap thread)on 88 -98 board. |
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I made some backing plales with welded nuts that I welded to the inside of the frame.
That way when I weld the boxing plates on I don't have to worry about fighting the nuts that hold the runningboard hangers. |
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Midday here in Australia & about to get started filling in this swiss cheese firewall. Hopefully by the time its done it will look a Kraft cheese slice ;) some how I don't think it will get finished today??
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Yesterday filled up at the gas station. Took my son and his freind to football camp. Went to my moms house picked up a table for the garage sale. Filled up again. Picked the kids up from football camp and headed home.:metal:
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Found a ton of AD parts 3 miles from home. He has 5 or 6 cabs,hoods,fenders,doors,running boards, all kinds of parts, I got a rear bumper with brackets for $20. Listed on knoxville craigslist #3045350864
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Findley got the body back on the frame and the doors aligned
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hot rod power tour starts on saturday.
motown to mootown (detroit to arlington tx) truk and i are headed to tx. anyone else? |
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Nothing on the truck per se, but I'm enlarging my garage so I wil be ABLE to work on my truck easier. Does that count?
After FINALLY welding these beams in place over the weekend, I painted them today with Rustoleum Hammered silver. Rolled with $2 throw away foam roller. BEFORE: http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...age/Steel1.jpg AFTER: http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...fterPaint1.jpg TEXTURE: http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...fterPaint2.jpg |
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Looking good. I painted the inside of the bumpers on my last truck with that same paint. I've never been disappointed with Rustoleum paint.
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dang dan... that redefines the term ''over-engineered'' :D
you going to be lifting mack trucks on that thing? :D:D:D nice work. |
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I was quoted $240 for just ONE 4" deep I beam, 8 ft long. I found these beams 10" deep, 4" flanges, 25 ft long in Craigslist for only $100!! Had to drop $40 for a used cheapo Harbor Freight portaband to cut them in half - even at 12+ ft they were a stretch to get home on my dually! Had to go into the war zone inner city to get them too but it was quite a savings. Posted via Mobile Device |
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PS: I lifted that big mutha 14'-4" beam in place by myself. And I'm 57. No, I'm not a former Olympic power lifter, lol. I lifted on end onto an 8 ft ladder, then the other end onto a 6ft ladder. After hitching up my balls(OMG it was heavy) I used a heavy ratchet strap to get it within the last 6" but then the strap itself was in the way. I was on top of that 6 ft ladder with the beam resting on my thigh. One max effort "curl" got it on the column.
Needless to say, I have a dull mind and a (used to be) strong back. I do NOT recommend anyone else ever try this!! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Man, what's with my phone duplicate posting? Again, sorry
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Russell, using that paint inside the bumpers hadn't occurred to me, good idea. I saw someone on here (?) used undercoating. I planned on using Gibbs oil, but maybe this paint is a better idea. Do you have any pictures? Did you just paint it on directly or use some kind of primer?
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This steel was inside one of those ancient semi truck trailers. Had a biyatch of a time getting it out of there cause it was 25 ft long at the time. |
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honey, i can waste $240 or buy this beam and a portaband... |
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Discovered that the previous owner slapped about a pound of JB weld on both sides of the block and painted it orange to hide some pretty serious cracks. On the up side I found a 4-bolt main block at an auto salvage yard pretty cheap. It seems I fix one thing and find two more problems to fix, and loving every minute of it.
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And worked on my carport paint job...
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picked up a 71 roller chassis with 283 and trans
gonna build the frame on this one then swap over. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...-55-23_242.jpg |
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I'm unmarried but my girlfriend and I (no, Cali is NOT a "common law" state) have a "house account" and its for ALL house bills, groceries, utilities, things like this garage retrofit, etc. All other monies we make are mine or hers to spend as we see fit. I dont give a damn how many shoes she buys (a lot) and she doesn't care how many tools I buy. Tools I need for a "house" project I pay for alone cause tools are mine forever, period. Its a great way to live guys!! |
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Who did the paint? Im working on my IFS now but hope to be where your at in a few months. |
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Worked him like a rented mule! Storms Wed. night took down quite a few good sized limbs, so I got out the chain saw and cleaned up the mess. Great to have a long bed and rider quality paint!
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