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Removed the propeller shaft and am trying to size the yoke to the rear of the 700R.

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Managed to get one side of the suspension back together tonight.

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I removed my old jazz fuel cell in order to make room for my new Boyd tank. And new AN 6 fuel line which will replace my old and too large AN 8 fuel line. I am not sure whether to go with braided stainless an line or stainless hard line. I have had the tank for around 15 years.

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About $400.00

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Finished removing rear springs and mounts today in order to put new drop springs on my ‘63 longbed. Problem is the bottom bolts on both trailing arms are stuck in there. Heads snapped off while trying to remove them. Looks like tomorrow I will be drilling them out.
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From a quick GOOGLE search:

Safety fuel cells work just like the gas tank on your street car, but they are designed to prevent spilled fuel in the event of a racing incident. ... Fuel cells generally consist of three parts: The outer can or enclosure, the bladder, and the foam baffling. The fuel cell enclosure is typically made of steel or aluminum.

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From what I've heard, and it could be wrong... a fuel cell is usually made for racing, it is not metal, usually plastic and has foam inside for baffling for hard accelerations. I'm sure there are probably more to it than that, but that's my $0.02... :ito::chevy:

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Definition wise I don't know but i can tell you why I bought a tank to replace my cell.

1. the cell started to warp. The top started sagging inward and the bottom started bowing upward. Yes it was vented, and no, the straps were not to tight.

2. The sending unit did not go all the way to the bottom of the cell, so I never had a correct reading of how much fuel I had left.

3. It came with AN -8 fittings so I ran an -8 fuel line that I think has been causing all sorts of problems sense I installed it. I know I could just replace the line but I needed an excuse to replace the cell with a tank;)

4. I was constantly smelling gas around the cell.

If that doesn't convince you, would you like to buy a used jazz fuel cell?

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Installed a pol rear sway bar on my 62. The truck is Still up in the air so I have not tried it out yet

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That sway-bar reminds me I need shocks on my own Kidney Bouncer.

I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure out why my battery isn't charging and staying away from hammers and large wrenches so I don't do anything I might seriously regret!
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Todays day of self isolation included installing the new front park lights on the GMC. The counterpart lenses come with rivets which are way bigger than originals, and don't look good installed...5/16" as apposed to the lense openings of 3/16"...you can see the difference in the picture before and after. I filed down the rivets by hand to fit. Drilled out the holes on the housing as the rivet stems are a little larger too. Used an oversized punch with the lenses placed on an anvil to gently splay the hollow core aluminum rivets. Thinking I might try a felt pen or paint to tone down the color of the aluminum heads...Were the originals brass or metal? Problem solved, and they look great

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Got the bumper installed. And mocking up the tailgate.

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More life hours into floors. I'm over it.

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Finally got the Vintage Air installed and charged. I didn't like the look of the plastic box. Built this carpeted cover to reduce the fan noise and attempt to improve the look. It didn't turn out quite like the idea in my head, but it did reduce the noise and is easy to install and remove. The back was left open for air flow, only sides, front, and bottom are covered.

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Most tinkering on these trucks is therapeutic for me. But, for some reason the patch panels seem like work to me.

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Looks good!

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Took a break from refitting the front suspension to throw on my 'new' Road Runner camper shell.

I'm thinking it needs a chop (lose half the height of the chicken light strip?) but I'll have to see it on its wheels to be sure..

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Did final install (Lord willing) of my new gas tank. Next run a fuel line.

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Installed the hood I bought from a guy on OfferUp, only to find that the passenger-side is dented, and I'll probably have to remove it to try to bend it back :(

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I patched the passenger side cab corner.

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I would be interested in seeing this bracket.

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I added some door switches and floor lamps to Frankentruck today. So much nicer being able to see when getting in or out of the truck at night

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I ordered a Summit Trans Jack to help with the transmission switch, made in China, you can almost see the hand sanitzer stains........ It went together very well with no missing parts, even though the box was torn in one corner. The base on the unit is very heavy duty, there are 1/2" bolts under to holds the footing agains the verticle part of the base as well. Although I'm only going to use it once, I split the cost with a buddy who will need it as well, the total was only $175.00 with shipping ($10.00 more due to weight).

We considered renting one for a week but that ran $81.00 so it was cheaper to simply buy it vs. having to pick it up & delivery back to the rental place.

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Probably a good move. Never know how long these 'simple' things end up taking.

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Thats exactly what we were thinking.

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Finished up installing the Street Demon 750 on my 383.

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Installed Russell an-6 fuel line today:bann::bann:
It fired up and no leaks (so far). Have not gotten to drive it yet

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A few weeks ago I went up with my son and put the rebuilt cross member back in the truck. The calipers would not fit and I remembered I had to do some grinding the last time I put drop spindles in one of my trucks. Went back up and got that all sorted out and was able to get the truck back on the ground. So right now I have a 3" drop in the front with stock springs in the rear. I am sure it will drop down more when I put the engine back it. I also have new springs in the front.

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I finished cleaning up the tie rod ends and steering components on the crossmember upgrade to my 66. Since I did use my old 66 crossmember and used the control arms and spindles off of a 79 c10 truck, will the linkage from the 79 work ok without any problems? Also do I need to use shocks for a 66 or a 79? All help appreciated

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If you use the newer control arms, you have to use all components. You will have to redrill for the idler arm. I found it easier if you mount the steering box first.
On my green truck I just used later model spindles and on my blue truck I used all of the steering components from a 75. Capt Fab sells a mount for the later steering box if you don't already have one.

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Mounted power steering box with Captain Fabs adapter. Was able to set idler arm, with help from ideas on this forum. Thanks folks .I didn't weld the adapter. I think it will be fine with just the bolts. Now on to getting power booster bracket (also Capt. Fab product) mounted.

I pulled my bed off and started to sand the exterior of my cab. Never thought I would dig this far into this truck but it has been fun
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What a nice shop! Is your truck red and white or orange and white?

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Got my brake booster and master cylinder installed yesterday. Going to put the proportioning valve & hydraulic clutch MC on today if it doesn't storm.

Thanks man! Here is a picture of the shop not too long ago. I had to do a lot of work to it. Started out as dirt floor lean to. The truck is orange and white. Going to keep it the original colors. My grandpa purchased it brand new and gave it to me when I was 15.
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I recognize the brake/ hydraulic clutch bracket! Looks great man, can’t wait to be that far back together!
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Worked on sanding the cab today and got a little body filler on a couple small dents. Hopefully soon I can throw a coat of primer then some makeup on this pig!
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Finally got her lowered, new...er 71 rear end in, new springs, shock relocation brackets, drop shocks that don’t fit lol...I would ***** and tell you guys that not one bolt has cooperated with me but I know we have all been there. Man, am I glad that’s over!!!🤘
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