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Now on to the next problem...I mean opportunity for improvement. Looks good Jim.

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You guys don't give much time to rest for us old guys, do ya! lol

Back on to the sparkplug wires that got sliced during storage, got a new set from Jeg's, but they do'nt make them in yellow anymore...gotta call Accel

Brake lines don;t look rite

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Awe come on...you're not old!

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Considering what I've got done to mine in the past 3 months I'd call what you've got done major progress, lol......:lol::lol::lol:

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Finally got the oil pan mounted up, one pc. gasket, and grey silicon on all 8 corners(top and bottom of gasket) as recommended by the members

I think this engine is a canidate for Seafoam, coked up...:lol: I'll pull the dizzy and make up a shaft to spin the oil pump since I want to prime the entire oil system before starting up the engine

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Thanks for the inspiration there buddy!

What do ya think about running to Tenn. in July of 09 in our trucks?

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Would that be a warm up for the Michigan trip?

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Yeah, sounds like a nice run...I'd like to meet up with RustyParts and some other members in Tenn. area. Seems like there are alot of cool guys down there. June is out, sons gettin' married. Maybe we'll get Tim to come down, and yes the Mich. trip is still in the works. Guess I better get my arse in gear

Actually, the foe is on the other shoot...you inspire me! Your work is far superior to mine, I would never go where you have gone. Nice job on the Garage, I see many, many happy hours down there

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Yeah, they sound like a great bunch.
I've met a couple, looking forward to meeting more...

Mich. is still a 'must do', this only came to mind when I read they were having a gathering in July next year.

Think it's doable for ya Tim?

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Nice work!! Great idea on the crossmember. Did the frame rails spread any when you took it out? Or did it bolt right back in?

btw...love the fish pic!

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I'll be able to answer your question in a couple days, parts are painted and waiting for reassembly....didn't appear to move much when I took it out

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OK, woke up at 4 AM this morning figgered I'd put some time into the truck...got the final crossmember in and buttoned up. I suggest starting all bolts and then tighten down, as this seems to pull everything together evenly, This mod could be done at home, but I didn't want to fool with DIY4X's product in case something went wrong...

AJ, didn't see any pulling or pushing of the frame members while I

installed it

Here's some pics.
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I picked up some utility seats from 6t727t2 and my plans are to recover them like the pic supplied by Ironmike
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OK, now I'm back to where I was 2 months ago...lol. Also decided to buy a short block, I'll start searching for the best price, maybe GM remanu

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Short block? Whats wrong with the one in there?

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Yeah...what he said?

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Crossmember looks great. Great choice on the interior...looks like mine! ;)

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When I had the pan down, I looked up and saw the cam was a bit worn on the lobes, bearings are probably in as bad of shape, so I'm just planning ahead

Interior looks sweet AJ, I got the same shifter, so I guess my interior will look as good as yours;)

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Fair enough!

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Yeah, I just don't know enough about this motor, why not start new and be able to control the situation with proper maintenance

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Good idea!

I'm going to pull mine apart, check everything out and replace as needed.

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IIRC, number 8 cylinder was the one that seemed to get the most wear, don't know why...good luck to ya

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Thanks for the "good luck".

Actually I don't expect to replace much. My engine has only about 15,000 miles on the rebuild. The PO gave me a boat load of paperwork/receipts all for the engine work that had been done. We'll see though. With my luck, it will need a total overhaul. :sexy:

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That is one tough looking crossmember...

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Is that a reference to "Army Tough";)...Thanks Mike, enjoying your build thread

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...been a couple weeks, what's the latest with your stuff?

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that's :sumo:"ARMY STRONG":sumo: to you...

atleast that's the current slogan... wait till another 4 star needs an OER bullett comment and it will change, again... along with our uniforms, again

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Main thing is trying to get over sickness for the last three weeks...finally feeling better

After that crossmember, I've just bin staring....

Putting the front of the motor back together, permanently! Gotta figure out a PVC system, Ive got the Offy breather mounted, just have to buy a valve and plumb it into the air cleaner. Work on the exhaust to mount up everything, then it's on to carb, distributor, and radiator

Then....



Vroooom, Vrooooom:lol:

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All Right!

Looking forward to the Vroooom Vroooom! :lol:

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Here is my current problem, I am done mockup and into final assembly. I want to bring the heater outlet hose into this location, but w/o a cobbled up looking mess. Soooo, I plan to make a W/P outlet tube longer and be able to thread into it a 45 degree 1/2"X5/8" barbed fitting. That alone could be a problem since that is not a standard fitting

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How about threading a galvanized street 45 into the pump and then the hose barb into that. Or maybe I'm not understanding exactly what you're trying to accomplish. Sometimes I'm not real sharp...especially this early.

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Your on the rite track, but I don't believe that the pump is an NPT. I'll have to look at it closer as the threads seem parallel...I knew a plumber would chime in:lol:BTW, why do they call them street

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Of course...that's what we do. :lol:

You know, I've never checked to see if the threads on a water pump are pipe threads or parallel. I just assumed they were NPT or it would be very hard to keep them from leaking. Hmmm.

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Ya buttt, this is an electric wp, and it may be metric. Try pipe dope sometime, really sealsLOL

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Something you might be able to find out for us?

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Are you kidding me...pipe dope is more than just a product for sealing joints...it's a way of life. :haha:

Ok Jim, what brand and model do you have and I will check it out...I'm on it!

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:lol:That's funny

I think its a Proforma, but I'll check

Here's a pic of the outlet that needs to be longer so I can drill and tap a 1/2" NPT. The outlet from the water pump is 1" NPT

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Thanks Tim for the answer...Alum. 1"NPTX2 1/2"nipple(don't go there) with a full coupling. Now I can machine a flat on the factory Proform water pump outlet and drill and tap a 1/2" NPT female to put my hose barb in...again, don't go there, lol

Down the road I will modify this using thin wall pipe and the high pressure 1/2 coupling to eliminate the ugly threads that show

Parts were here from Mcmaster-Carr in 1 day, the greatest hardware store you ever want to visit
Pics?...OK

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Looks good Jim...and I won't go there. :lol:

Where exactly are you going to machine a flat and drill and tap for the hose barb? Just curious.

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Yeah, where are you gonna put your hose barb in? :ito:

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:eek::ack:

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Maybe you see something I don't? It is one of the thickest parts of the adapter, at least 1/4", more if drilled on the diagonal. I just ordered another one(1 1/2" instead of the 1 3/4"), so I can get rid of the rubber hose adapter, now it will be strait. LMK what you think, I misplaced my hose barb(craft), but the brass fitting is 1/2" NPT

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