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Closer to making it cool. Just hoses left to install.
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Repaired bad section in my intermediate wiring harness. Confirmed the tail lights and back up lights would now work (if installed). Will work on stop and turn signal next. Got tired after a day of moving furniture.
Just working on some small stuff while being socially distant. Going to try to get my bed steps fully stripped and in epoxy primer as well. |
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Finally got around to putting the sound deadener and new carpet. Next weekend will reupholster the bench and then I’m good to get her back on the road. It’s been six weeks since I’ve driven her and I’m going through withdrawals.:metal:
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Oooppss. Sorry they are sideways
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Removed the duel exhaust from the headers back. I was able to get one side replaced before i stopped for the day. I got tired of banging my head under the truck. LOL.
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New Tach and speed warning installed in the cluster going in the Ramp truck tomorrow.:chevy:
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Finally roller status. Still working through torqueing the front control arm shafts to allow more range of motion. I torqued them in the air versus loaded on the ground. Big mental stepping stone for me. The wheels are just roller wheels I borrowed from a buddy, but I like the wide look.
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Looking good. I was just south of you in Marshall yesterday. The classic, slotted aluminum wheel is like a pair of jeans. Never out of style totally. I want to hear more about the exhaust cut outs in the cross member. |
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Thanks for the info on the cutouts. I like that option and look. |
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I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab. Interested? PM Me for details. https://cache.nebula.phx3.secureserv...c-24583a963634 https://cache.nebula.phx3.secureserv...0-2db6b479e600 https://cache.nebula.phx3.secureserv...f-c2020499f272 |
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seriously good idea.
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The material I used is called
Aqualon Edge Soft, it is a tough, waterproof fabric with a soft interior lining so it is soft on the paint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YZk-Bh3kY |
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Took first drive of 2020.
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Transmission was getting a little tired, it was also shorter than expected! Driveshaft got dropped off for shortening today
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I finally finished up my vintage air heater/defrost install just before summer haha. Had to relocate some gauges where the heater controls now reside.
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This has been my virus project. Working out the wiring on my truck. I got tired of poking everything with my volt meter so I wired up some old trailer lights I had on the shop. I now have back up lights, stop lights, turn signals, and even got the dome light working. Still have not gotten the hazards to work yet but that is low on my list now.
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Installed new tarp, finished the duel exhaust. Now relaxing.
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No photos sorry. It was somewhat an ordeal.
The boost gauge was relatively simple, just removed the plate on the back of the cluster and cut it in half. Cut a clearance hole in the clear plastic faceplate and mounted the gauge using the auto meter bracket and thumb screws. The egt was more involved going in place of the factory tach. I cut a 2” hole in the clear gauge faceplate and hand filed it to fit snugly. This is how the gauge is held in place. Cut another tight fitting hole in the stamped steel panel that has the factory gauges. Then used a sheet metal uni-bit to drill clearance holes in the back of the cluster to clear the light terminal and egt probe terminals. Lastly used a razor blade to cut through the plastic membrane that connects the electrical power to the lights and gauges. Also cut the studs off the auto meter gauge. It wasn’t too bad but there were a handful of roadblocks that i didn’t foresee but was able to work through them. |
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Membrane and ran wires to reconnect them. That was too much work for me lol. I think I'll try it your way. Thanks |
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Installed Extang Tonneau cover, Highly recommended.
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Finish rebuilding drivers vent window and hood hinges. Machining new rivets for the hinges took most of the day. Penning them over was not going well until I thought of my air chisel...then bingo. Hinges are now supper tight.
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Does looking at your 68 while under the 73 count.
New exhaust hangers welded on by my Son. |
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1976 GMC Sierra Grande,Took the trans tailshaft housing off and re-assembled the speedo drive gear that came loose,I'm guessing the guy that rebuilt it 50k miles ago did not verify that the clip was locked properly. Started it up after re-assy and it looks like it works. Looking for advice on how to clean up and or paint a rusty master cylinder ?
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Installed dash pad out of 72 chevy c20 in my 71 gmc. Not perfect but looks a lot better.
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No picture but I took my truck to a really good alignment guy and he got the truck to drive a lot better. The last guy aligned it and it drove horrible.The bad news is he said it has a 1/4" diamond in the frame. Not surprised! It was a work truck in Alaska the first 30 years of it's life.
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Put my front suspension back together:metal:
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No photos but sprayed my first bit of epoxy primer on the bed steps. Not my best job but at least they won’t rust while I am working on the rest of the truck. Rushed it a bit and got some runs but they will sand out.
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Finally finished with the interior. New sound deadner, new carpet, new seat upholstery, and new weatherstripping for the doors. The weather is nice so taking for a cruise on Friday during my day off.
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Finally finished with the interior. New sound deadner, new carpet, new seat upholstery, and new weatherstripping for the doors. The weather is nice so taking for a cruise on Friday during my day off.
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Crimping AC lines
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