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that sir, is a fair point. ;-)

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We refurb'd the brake pedal assembly, modified the push-rod combining the 62 and 78 pieces, welded the 78 pedal to the 62 brake arm, mounted the booster with the adapter plate I made and honestly if I had to do it over again I'd call the Capt on that piece! Got everything mounted up and ready for a column...

rg

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Cleaned up the cross members and got the wheel tubs off the bed. I should be getting the wood for it next week. I got all new bolts and the strips are powder coated so I'm almost ready! I do need to make a couple of small welds but no big deal.


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Installed new door check on passenger side, installed half of the new firewall insulation pad, installed new headlight switch and aligned the steering wheel.

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I have been working on my leaking steering gearbox, so dissasebled the thing and installed new seals. Next step is to go and pick up a 70s steering column that I got from a friend

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(repost from my build thread..)

...been awhile since I've worked on the 'burban.. So--my motivation level is up and spread amongst my '61 Biscayne, '48 Ford and the old 'Burb.. I spent a bunch of hours today plug welding various holes drilled over the past 48 years on the interior floor and panels.. I then decided that there was no way to make the "cut-outs" on the rear roof gutter area look good. So--I set out to repair them. They ended up looking really good--I'm very happy. I considered this to be a pretty difficult repair due to the need to MIG so close to the body-roof seam without getting any stray boogers stuck in the seam, while satisfactorily making the repair. Here's the before and after. (Passenger and Driver's side were hacked the same..)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18250

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18249

And after..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18248

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18247

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18252

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18251

Now--I'll have to put new drain slots/holes in.. What are they supposed to look like and if anyone has a picture to display their approximate location-please post it here.

This is the front A-Pillar drain..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18253

And-the drain hole/slot above the first side window..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18254

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Andice dam nice truck there..Vernski:c2:

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hemi falcon that some nice work on the gutters!
rg

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X2 Very nice!

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Wiped it down, dusty from sitting in barn LOL

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Arghhh, I need a pole barn!

I swapped in my new front bed panel, and installed my bed wood flange pieces.

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Got the cab high build primed - a few spots I'm unhappy with on the back of the cab - but keep telling myself that once the bed is on who in god's name is going to see it lol

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I installed my new chrome mirrors, chrome outer door handles and lock cylinder, new door control and removed the grill and bumper.. Was going to install the new chrome grill and bumper but my headlamp wiring is getting old so I decided to upgrade that first.. This pic is grill/bumper removed
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Looks good wayno!

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Not today but over the weekend.

Drove about 350 miles on 97 litres of fuel to a car show towing my teardrop trailer.
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Thanks robber - sanded down the firewall and the interior and put down some color - trying to decide if I want to go with the classic white on the top of the cab.

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White would look real sharp with the color you selected. Very nice.

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X2 on the white, although it's more work I don't think you'll regret it..Vernski:lol:

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Short report.


Took the Truck and Grizz-Pod to the Retro Rides Gathering '13 the past weekend.

Left by 09.00 on Friday morning, got there by 14.00 which included about an hours stpping along the way for coffee and relaxing.

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At the show, Tim my mate who also drives a '74 Chevy camper truck gave me this rev counter for the truck.

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Friday night after BBQ this was the view in the camping field.

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On Saturday Tim was off to do some shopping, on his return he did some maintenance, almost disappearing into the engine bay.

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I left the show before 2pm on Sunday as I had to detour to pick up a pillar drill I had bought a couple of weeks ago in Buckingham.
I had collected some spare seats for Nicola's MX5 which moved into the teardrop once I collected the drill.

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Who said this truck should not work ?

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Assembled, cleaned and serviced. Good value at £80.00

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I will do a more complete write up with pics when I get time.

In the mean time the truck still pleases me.

Thanks for checking in.

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Nice looking drill press. How much is 80.00 in dollars. I have a question how much is gas in your local area.

I do like your truck trailer combo.

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truck and trailer combo is cool, fun way to travel.

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Some of y'all may have already seen this. It's an interview of me with my truck. The guy has a youtube channel that highlights the local shows.

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Alan, I like the truck. A lot. Maybe too much. Dash is way cool and I am curious about how you ran the A/C through the firewall. It looks different than others I have seen.

Thanks for sharing.

Jay

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Thank you sir!! Here is a link to the post in my build.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1353646388

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Now--I'll have to put new drain slots/holes in.. What are they supposed to look like and if anyone has a picture to display their approximate location-please post it here.

This is the front A-Pillar drain..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18253

And-the drain hole/slot above the first side window..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18254[/QUOTE]

Mine only has front drain holes, none at the back.

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Thanks buddy

£80=$125 today.

Petrol about $2.10 per liter.

Diesel about 10 cents per liter more.

Thanks a lot.

I think it is cool but bloody thirsty.
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hmmm.. Anyone else?? I will be attempting to mimic the oval drain holes seen along the sides at the rear I guess.. I can't imagine all the surface area of the roof on these trucks being able to adequately drain water through these four little holes..

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Yeah, only front ones and mine was an original paint rust free AZ truck, maybe different for east coast built ones.

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Porterbuilt Tubular trailing arms, pipe notch fab for later install. Out with the old boxed and powder coated originals and in with some tubes that are 1/2" longer to center axle in wheel house.

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Purchased, thanks to my beautiful wife! The project begins...

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man I love salt flats

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Many good things start with a beautiful woman.
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Very true!

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Replaced wiper transmission, arms, and blades. Also working on replacing the weather seal around the door on the driver side now that the passenger side is done.

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I've been banned for Spam.

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Spam...sounds bad..:smoke:

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Nothing too exciting...except picked up our personalized license plates. Okay...maybe a little exciting. I have never had personalized plates before!

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Cut pan-hard bar mount off. Swapped in new valve covers with hint of body color to come. Order next round of parts to be installed and posting up what has come off. Did the pipe notch the other day and swapped out the HEI for the MSD distributor and coil .

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Primed my stepside bed today. Need to get better primer. And am working on fixing a exhaust leak between the head and header. Puffing out air in the second flange from the rear. And working on saving for the rebuild! Can't wait to put the performance parts in. There gonna really wake up that ol chevy 6!:chevy:

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Got the heater riser unstuck and installed a heater riser spring, too. Got the spring from a local Jeep parts place for just a few bucks. It's pretty much identical to the Chevy spring, just removed a couple of inches and bent the end to catch the stop. Works like a champ.