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Fixed the front blinkers. Took apart the turn signal switch and found the contacts weren't even touching. Took em out and bent them a little to get them to touch and cleaned off the crud.
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Installed my passenger rust free and straight door.

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I'll install the drivers door tomorrow.
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Gotta be my favourite ever colour.

Was going to change our truck to that colour as well. But have decided to stick to red. ( Can always do it later)
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It's been a while since I posted anything, have been busy with work, family and my motorcycles (just picked up a new 07 HD springer!).

I finally finished up the dash and installed the stereo and got the clock working, also had the garage give me a clear coat finish for a good seal.

Decided to save money and not go with chroming the front grille, had my shop prime and paint it, I think it turned out well. Still having engine problems, not running as well as I would like, am going to get it checked out at a classic car garage in dubai as soon as they can fit me in.

Here are some pics from the recent work:
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Finished redoing my dash cluster and hooked it all back up in the truck.
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Still need to pick up a windshield wiper switch so I can get rid of the toggle switch that the previous owner put in there.


Also picked me up a couple of dash clusters that have all the gauges so I can start working on building one with the tachometer.

Had a little help from my newest member of the family.

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More work on the Suicide Doors:
PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

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No pics to show, but I got my distributor issue finally figured out.. A buddy of mine gave me a nice used GM unit so I thru on my new cap, rotor and module and its running like new again!!

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Bought a steel trunk for the truck......

Right, went to bootfair this morning with some friends who slept over last night.
Got lots of bits n bobs.

Then right at the end, last stall, there was a steel trunk.

Asked the price..... Got it for £10.00

Been looking for a trunk to bolt into the rear of the truck to act as seat at shows, safe box for tools, jack etc and another bit of "personal decoration" to add.

Brought it home and now have to decide what route to go.

Outside is completely rusted on the surface.
Inside has been painted at some point.
It also has "The Times of India" from 4th of July 1945 stuck in the bottom, fairly messed up, but we want to protect or keep it in there.

Advice needed please How do I keep the interior with the paper stuck to it in one piece and what way is the best for the outside?

My thoughts are clear varnish inside and clear lacquer on the outside with some pinstriping later when I can afford to have it done.

Latches are all brass.

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Sorry about moving the pics up above. Didn't know it would do that.

Here is everything again.

Finished redoing my dash cluster and hooked it all back up in the truck.

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Still need to pick up a windshield wiper switch so I can get rid of the toggle switch that the previous owner put in there.


Also picked me up a couple of dash clusters that have all the gauges so I can start working on building one with the tachometer.

Had a little help from my newest member of the family


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Wednesday evening I took the seat and seat belts and shifter and vinyl out of the truck.
Thursday morning I started installing sound deadner and heat shield.
As is always the case with me, I started thinking.
A PO had installed an A/C that hung way down under the glove box. I removed all remnants of the heater (here in Texas there's not a lot of need for a heater) and saw that I could slide the A/C unit up behind the dash to hide it a little. I need to figure out if I can hook up hoses to distribute the A/C.
The Carpet arrived Friday and sits in the truck now.
Can't wait to drive it and hopefully notice a reduction in noise.....
Happy Birthday America, I love ya!!

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they just look so much better being lower.

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looks good...how does cutting the springs effect the ride vs. buying lowerd springs?
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So far on short on city street it did good, I got home made block 2" in the back. Thanks
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Put new shoes and socks on her!

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Bret

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bj383SS, looks great. What are the wheels and tire sizes that you have there? Also where did you buy them.

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Thanks 1964Chevy. They are 235/75 r15. I bought them from Coker tire. BFGoodrich Silvertown's They put a dent in my wallet but they really give the truck the hot rod look I was wanting.

I read good and bad reviews on Coker but most of the bad was from back around 2009 and I think they have gotten better. Most of the complaints were that the tires were out of round and the whitewall coming apart.

I bought a 5 year or treadlife warranty on each tire for $20. I get free replacement if the whitewall gets damaged or something happens to the tire. They pay for shipping it back as well. Just as good as Discount tires road hazard.

So far I have had not any problems I am very impressed as none of the wheels had to have weights put on them. Pretty impressive for 51 year old wheels. So obviously the tires are true as well.

The wheels are stock 62' Chevy 15x6 stock wheels I got from 62Barnfind.

It also rides real smooth and is much easier to turn now. I had 215/75's on 15x8 wheels. It was a bear to turn. The wife should have no trouble driving it now.


Can't wait to get it painted Satin Black!

Bret

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Bret, sweet looking ride. I have been thinking about painting mine a black satin or a gun metal grey, I look forward to seeing how yours looks. What you got under the hood? and How is it running?
Cheers.
Russell

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Thanks Russell. It has a stock 350 of unknown specs. Brother in law put in before it was parked. It has a 700r4 out of a 91 Camaro which I have read is one of the best ones. It runs real good. Has an HEI and Edelbrock carb. I only have one real bad picture of the engine when I first got the truck. I will take a better pic this evening. It is a mess under the hood haven't started on it yet.

Bret

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Getting speedo/instrument binacle posted tomorrow. Thanks again.
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Put mine in the local Fourth of July Parade.

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Looks awesome all done up for the parade. The stars on the hub caps remind me of pasties.

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getting her ready

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Found out my rear end was leaking so I ended up painting my tail lights.
Yeah, how's that work?

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changed my front brakes to 6 lug disc from 5 lug disc and ran new brake lines to the front. yesterday, ran a new line for the hydraulic clutch. will run the rear tomorrow.

if you ever have to do any flaring, i highly recommend the Eastwood Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool. it is a bit pricey, but man do those flares come out perfect every time. when the time comes, will be happy to do the fuel lines with this tool too.

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I looked at one of those Pro tools earlier, and man are they pretty! With my $-situation, I'd have to rent mine out on weekends to afford having it around when I need it! I'm sure you felt pride when you looked at the finished flares. Keep up the nice work!
Sam

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I, uh, never thought of that. lol!

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Nice, always like the blue trucks. Really make we wonder why i'm painting mine fawn.

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I think your making a good choice, fawn is a nice color, and your truck will look good. Nothing wrong with blue, but fawn is a bit more subtle. I was going for a repaint with a gun metal grey or a matte black, but now a fawn-ish color also sounds good, ahhh choices!

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Finally got around to changing the metering rods and jets in my Edelbrock 1406 to adjust for the altitude here in Denver. Apparently these carbs are set up for sea level from the factory.

Made a huge difference in how it ran. I still need to change the spark plugs since the other ones look a little fouled after running so rich for so long.

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That looks great, really like the color. Nothing better than fresh paint that turns out well. It's like the smell of fresh enamel. I never get tired of that.

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Um watched it rain on the truck some more....

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Trying to change the oil but I can't get the old gasket off the engine with picks, I might try to locate a dremel before this is over...

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thank you sam for the encouragement!! :)

started to do the rear brakes but got a little anxious and decided to put the dog house back on. still have to make some cuts to allow the tire to travel into the wheel well but i knew that going in. if anything, i wanted to do it because i knew it would motivate me in getting the rest of what i'm calling "phase 1" done. ...that and the future wife looks at me funny every time i say "i'm getting close to being done". in her words, "it is only real if i can see it" lol

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...at some point, will have to compile all the images i have and create a build thread.

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Ok, here's what I did today.
-ordered some 2" drop shackles
-cleaned up and painted my new rims that I found on my uncle's property last week.
-Put in a new battery (starts like a champ now)
-started to restore my V6 emblems that someone before me messed up.
-CLR'd half my bed.
Time for a beer!
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Stripped, cleaned up, and painted a script valve cover and breather back in spring, got the parts to put it all together tonight and dropped it on.

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did not get much done because of a rouge thunderstorm but did cut out enough metal to allow the wheel to travel into the wheel well. may hit up a salvage yard tomorrow and get some wheels with a better backspacing.

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Finished the removal of the bed tubs, bed's ready for a new set of sills/wood/strips. Also test fit my new muffer. Perfect. I'll update my "cheap muffer" thread when I take pics.

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The young lad wanted to wash my truck... well about half of it .