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Painted last of the under hood sheet metal, welded in the last couple little patches on the bed cross members and started cleaning up the shop. Man! what a mess grinding, wire wheeling and welding makes!

Steven

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Wrote down all the things I want to do to my truck last night.

Anyone got an extra 6 grand laying around you don't need?

:D

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started tearing down the front end

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After 3 months of getting it ready, I drove it to work today and then the gas station!

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Outstanding! I'll bet it was fun!

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Very nice! I love that GMC Custom Cab trim.

Congratulations.

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Did you use a kit?

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Yes, the 2nd pic.

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Pulled the Vent windows and as well as the windows, ordered the Vent windows seals and rivets. Thank You Alan for the awesome write-up on re-doing the Vent windows.

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Got another box of parts today from classic parts. And I should have my new to me wheels and tires tomorrow. I found a set of chrome 15x8 rallys that match my fronts on CL for $100. I had to pay another $90 for shipping but it's well worth it! If it's not raining too bad tomorrow my day is all planned out.

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The Burb started running real rough the last couple days so I broke down and bought a new Edelbrock 600 CFM carb with electric choke and everything to do a tuneup. I pulled the old quadrajet off tonight in the pouring rain and have a new list of parts I need to get tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get better than 8 miles to the gallon when I'm done.
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All was quiet on Gasoline Alley

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No kit.....cut perches off and placed them on bottom of axle....still have some welding to do and have the driveshaft cut to length

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Mine started running rough a couple days ago also. I assumed it was cuz I put reg octane in or that it had rained really hard and maybe got a little water n the gas. I put some Heet in and I'm going to try some octane boost and go back to medium grade gas.

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Found these reflectors at Pep Boys...covered up holes :metal:

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ordered a 250HP 350 crate engine today from GM, they matched Jegs online sale price, and there is no freight, I just have to pick it up from the dealer:metal:

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Sweet deal! You'll have some fun with that!

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That's the same engine I put in my truck back in 1991. it's getting pretty tired now but still runs fine. Of course they were a lot cheaper back then. Mine came to $1260 with a factory balancer, starter, flexplate, dipstick, and a few other odds and ends. I think the engine itself was $899. Wish I could get another one today for that price!

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It was 1639.01, current offer from GM is a $200 gift card to Sears, Home Depot, or Esso (like Exxon). So, essentially 1439.01, I am happy with the price, and it is a lot cheaper than rebuilding the old 283. Would be nice to have kept the 283, but the extra power, and the waranty made it an easy decision.

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You bet I will, picking up an engine stand this week. Will set the new engine on the stand so I can make it orange, and add all the bits and pieces to it. I will put the 283 in the crate, and try to sell it.

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Got the Brake Booster bracket in from Captainfab, Thank You, mounted it and cleaned up and painted the booster...

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Orange!! I love it!!
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Ya, I guess you would!

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continued with my tear down, dismantled the rad/grill support, everything is looking to be in good condition, also removed and dismantled the engine compartment side of the heater, everything looking good there too

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Got my drums turned, I am about 2 days away from having a completely rebuilt rolling chassis.On to the motor and trans next.