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gmcdeadhead 01-06-2013 06:29 PM

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i replaced all the cooling lines , rebuilt the original carburetor , replaced the intake and exhaust gasket , on the 292 motor.

wutnxt 01-06-2013 07:19 PM

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Well.....looked at this for about 30 mins and tried to decide which build o mine should get it

dantimdad 01-06-2013 08:19 PM

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Neither one, dude. It should go in mine!

:)

Steven

61_FL_Apache 01-06-2013 08:23 PM

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I spent most of the afternoon smoking a nice beef roast to have with dinner. In my sights all that time was my truck!!

Vernski 01-07-2013 01:20 AM

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I put a new tinted back window in, didn't go in as easy as I thought it would but with a hair dryer and some soapy water I massaged it in. A little time consuming but well worth it...Vernski:lol:

Gunster89 01-07-2013 05:04 AM

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well I didnt take a picture of what I did it got later than expected and I wanted to get off my feet anywho I will post a pic tomorrow today I unbolted my entire engine cut all my wires because im rewiring the entire thing from scratch got a 400 sb to put in it picking it up tomorrow but before it goes in gotta clean up the engine compartment and paint her but thats what I did today i will pull my block in the morning took out everything ecept the brake fluid container btw does anyone know what this is and can I eliminate It I hope im not hijacking the post I just think more people will see this this way ok I lied here is a pic of about half way before I stopped tearin out stuff that is my father in the pic there was like pulling teeth to get him to come out and spend some time in the garage with me but was worth it dont get much time with him these days :)

jbgroby 01-07-2013 08:47 AM

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Based on shape color and size, I'd say a resistor.

Gunster89 01-07-2013 09:14 AM

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ty yep it is

88Lt1wagon 01-07-2013 02:37 PM

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I moved in to this house around Thanksgiving and we'd been having trouble keeping our Newfoundland in the yard. Turns out he'd been climbing over these cinder blocks the PO decided didn't need to come out to complete the fence. I backed the pickup up to the corner, put the pallet on the rear bumper, then backed the truck back to wedge the pallet between the fence and tailgate. The dog hasn't gotten out since, even though he could easily jump the surrounding chain-link, he doesn't seem to realize it. :metal:

chevy_man5 01-07-2013 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Lt1wagon (Post 5801974)
The dog hasn't gotten out since, even though he could easily jump the surrounding chain-link, he doesn't seem to realize it. :metal:


YET... Now that you've told us though, it may be another story! LOL

88Lt1wagon 01-07-2013 02:48 PM

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Yeah, I hope he doesn't figure it out, I don't want to have to completely refence my yard, but I will have to do something about this space between the garage and the neighbor's fence when I get around to using my truck again

joe750 01-07-2013 02:58 PM

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Painted a fresh new white stripe between the chrome molding.
The old white was basically gone.
Painted the top a few weeks ago.
Next I'll be wet sanding the entire thing and clearing over the surface rust to slow it down a little.
Plus I love the patina look
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donthekawguy 01-08-2013 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vernski (Post 5788475)
Painted the core support behind the grill satin black and installed the grill after cleaning it good. The black makes the grill stand out better...Vernski:smoke:

Hey Vern I was going to paint my truck lime green but now I can't. Since we live in the same town it wouldn't be cool. lol

Vernski 01-08-2013 01:30 AM

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Hey Vern I was going to paint my truck lime green but now I can't. Since we live in the same town it wouldn't be cool. lol

Sorry about that Don, actually the paint is called chartreuse it is almost yellow depending on the lighting under fluorescent it looks yellow. Is yours the one in your avatar? Now that looks cool cause I like flame jobs we should have a cup of joe sometime and talk trucks...Vernski:mm:

Gunster89 01-08-2013 06:34 AM

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today I unbolted the bell housing from my truck and now the old engine is ready to go and I got my motor today its a 350 with all 400 insides sweet motor now to repaint her add some new seals freeze plugs and possibly an oil pump while she is out might be smart has top of the line insides sweet setup cant wait

ljackson 01-08-2013 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunster89 (Post 5801267)
well I didnt take a picture of what I did it got later than expected and I wanted to get off my feet anywho I will post a pic tomorrow today I unbolted my entire engine cut all my wires because im rewiring the entire thing from scratch got a 400 sb to put in it picking it up tomorrow but before it goes in gotta clean up the engine compartment and paint her but thats what I did today i will pull my block in the morning took out everything ecept the brake fluid container btw does anyone know what this is and can I eliminate It I hope im not hijacking the post I just think more people will see this this way ok I lied here is a pic of about half way before I stopped tearin out stuff that is my father in the pic there was like pulling teeth to get him to come out and spend some time in the garage with me but was worth it dont get much time with him these days :)

As mentioned above it is a resistor. It is used in a points style ignition. It lowers battery voltage so the points will last longer. You won't need it if you use a HEI distributor in your 400.

RANDY COX 01-08-2013 06:47 PM

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let's see I unloaded my 373's front and rear diff's gotta clean them up and getting ready to swapem out.:chevy:

markeb01 01-08-2013 10:27 PM

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After two weeks of being taken apart I finished the mechanical fuel pressure gauge installation today returning the truck to service.

Hx16457 01-08-2013 11:14 PM

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Mocked up license plate bracket, to find out that it must be lowered to keep it off the tailgate.
Also found a pin hole in my 3/4" heater hose, which is brand new, ugggh
Finished routing the last wire for my front driving light cowling. I will get her outside soon and take a few more pic's. also started to organize my build data booklet, to help capture the important stuff.
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TehNewGuy 01-09-2013 09:57 AM

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New(ish) hood is on and the now rewired parking lights work again, even though somehow we unplugged the horn (Buddy gets scared that I'll hit it when he’s under the hood) and we can’t figure out why it won’t work after plugging it back in... Getting the New(ish) passenger door sanded and wire wheeled for repair and paint. Maybe even figure out how to remove and install the old window guts from the old door to the New(ish) one...:confused:

markeb01 01-09-2013 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski (Post 5801142)
I put a new tinted back window in, didn't go in as easy as I thought it would but with a hair dryer and some soapy water I massaged it in. A little time consuming but well worth it...Vernski:lol:

Hi Vernski, truck is looking nice. Did you find any particular difficulties working with the chrome bead lock on your back window?

Hx16457 01-09-2013 10:08 PM

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Well, I replaced the leaking 3/4" heater hose, with another new one! Also collected all the piece parts to lower the license plate. (Stand off's, carrage bolts, also bought a couple runner washers to keep my SS (homemade) stand offs from scratching the under side of my bumper).
I have ordered a Combat Infantrymans Badge license plate, so I am waiting on it to get here to finish this job!
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ABX131 01-09-2013 11:16 PM

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Waited for the UPS guy to deliver my shift linkage, the final part to complete switching the floor shift back to the column.....he never showed up today.

66-PMD-GMC 01-10-2013 12:41 AM

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I am still plugging away my friends 66 BBW truck.
68 frame is under her, cab bolted down and tomorrow I finish front suspension, front brakes and front sheet metal. More if everything goes without a hitch.
Photos will come as soon as I find my dang data cable....
:5150:

Coboyle04 01-10-2013 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vernski (Post 5801142)
I put a new tinted back window in, didn't go in as easy as I thought it would but with a hair dryer and some soapy water I massaged it in. A little time consuming but well worth it...Vernski:lol:

i love your truck....do you have a build thread.


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