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awesome skis!!

Yes, Lake mead will get upwards of 10 foot swells at time... yes 10 feet. figure the honda ski is 10 foot long and you get the idea.

Anyways, come on out when the wind pics up we have areas that get HUGE waves

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Well I ran some errands today and grabbed some parts, changed the engine oil, changed the upper radiator hose which no matter what would leak a bit at the housing (found a pin hole in it I think), and got to doing some more work on her. never got the truck out as the parts I needed to go to vin check were not installed till today.

I purchased a new set of rear bumper brackets. When I bought a cab a few months ago the guy gave me a chrome bumper.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0420.jpg

I bought the rear mounts and they are the exact same weight (on my shipping scale) as the ones on the truck and fit EXACTLY perfect.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0413.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0414.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0415.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0416.jpg

i also purchased a license plate mount and light as well as some tail light and reverse lenses.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0417.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0418.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0424.jpg

I had to stop installing the bumper as the chrome carriage bolts I had had a shoulder that was to tall after going through the bumper and the brakcets would not tighten down. Hopefully Tuckers will have those tomorrow when I run by.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0421.jpg

I also installed the seat and seatbelts as well

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0422.jpg

When done I installed a new ignition bezel and switch. I had a problem which I thought was a solenoid or bad ground. Sometimes when cranking the motor it would just click and then crank. It ended up being recommended I replace the ignition switch and she fires right up now.
The bad was the interior on this truck was what I thought in great condition until the new bezel chrome looks ten times better then the cigarette lighter bezel

Tomorrow Ill be getting the correct carriage bolts for the bumper and getting it on. Then going to smog it and vin check, title, and register it.

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Excellent. You lucked out on that bumper!

Good luck tomorrow!

If I drive all the way up there for some jet ski riding then you better share them bud lights!! :lol:

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i had a custom molded ice chest bag made to fit the front compartment...:lol::metal:

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Yeah? :lol: I had one made to fit under my back seat! :metal:

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I think the reason the bolts wouldn't tighten is the bumper brackets are backwards. The pictures I've seen have them reversed from how you installed them. That might solve the problem w/out having to buy more bolts...

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I got the problem solved today. Mounting it upu in a few and headed to try a 30 smog before the 100 smog.

I ended up needing new bolts anyways.

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So how was your trip to Tucker's???....i think I read before that you and some other guys didn't like them because of their customer service....

Good luck w/ the smog/ vin!!!

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Is the thermostat housing leaking??.....If so, might want to buy thermostat housing at AutoZone....make sure it is the cast iron or aluminum one (don't buy those cheap chrome Mr. Gasket ones!!!).....then buy this Fel-pro prema-dry plus gasket....no sealer needed and it'll seal up that leak for good!!!

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trip went well, I dealt with the owner who was very nice. I needed a few things and they worked for that. Knowledge is ok on what i needed but most internet junkies are usually more knowledgeable as it is all they do.

Smog sucked. passed on the high side and 5 times to many HC on idle 700PPM allowed and I was at 3500PPM... any ideas?

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I had a small leak in the hose. i replaced the upper hose and the leak was fixed. now however I drove to smog and such and she is leaking out of the radiator now... GRRRR

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Well I failed smog but heres a few more pics of the parts I purchased installed. Allowed is 700PPM and I had 3500PPM. At idle. the high speed was perfect or good enough :lol: I could drive across town to get it to pass but I should be able to get it in check.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0425.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0428.jpg

Here I am trying to bend the bed out a little to fit the taillight lens. I know why they were not on when I got it. LOL

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0426.jpg

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:lol:


Well, take another crack at it with your idle jets adjusted to lean.

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I adjusted the idle and timing a bit but have not had time to get back to the smog place yet. I have a 100 smog place I may be hitting up when I get back.

I am in Phoenix today and headed to MEsa later to meet up with Nate from Porterbuilt to pick up some more goodies for the truck. :metal::metal:

THen when I get home and have her registered I will be lowering the truck so I could double check wheel backspacing on my wheels and get them coming.

Ill take a few "spy" pics around Nates place to see what is being worked on ;)

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Just left Porterbuilt, PIcked up my suspension parts. If I had Camera cord I would show you all the nice shiney suspension stuff. LOL

Nate is a top notch super nice guy. In case anyone was wondering. He was very helpful on some questions I had and took time out of doing "simple stuff" like making a chassis for a nova from scratch. :lol::lol:

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pics pics pics

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Ill try to figure it out with my cell phone... HAHAHA

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:lol: ok,

you still didn't tell me if you were painting the grill white though

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Lots of Porterbuilt goodies.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...1012-18051.jpg

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Nice!!!

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looking good!

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I could drink a few buds, just looking at those parts. Really nice, your truck is going to look killer, cant wait see the wheels. Also I cant believe you have to smog them old trucks in Nevada, that sucks!!

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Some better pics of the parts, Ill try and drop them off at the powdercoaters tomorrow to get a gloss black laid on them.

Panhard bar

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0446.jpg

Shock mounts (pretty sure)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0447.jpg

Trailing Arms

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0453.jpg

Cross member

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0449.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0451.jpg

Springs

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0448.jpg

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trucks coming along nicely can't wait to see the new stance

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That looks to me like too much fun for one guy!

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The drop spindles should be here later this week. Then when I get a free couple of days Ill get it all installed. Im going to install all new steering components and ball joints at the same time as well. Clean up everything that had not cleaned up when together.

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nice collection of parts... you have some work cut out for you. keep at it.

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Well the truck is "smogged" well at least I mean she passed :lol::lol:

The Vin inspection got done today also good hting it was not stolen :lol: I bought it from a cop HAHAHA

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Congrats....you'll be cruising in no time....not to get all the shiny PB stuff put on ;)

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Oh ya, dropped all that off at the powder coater as well to get a nice shiney blakc finish put on

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:haha:

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Thanks vegas! Your truck is sweet! Another one being given the treatment it deserves.

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Thank you, I have lots to do but well on my way to getting it done!!!

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I'm calling Nathan's version of the PHB the "OK" PHB vs. other companies that offer 'Super Track Bar' kits. 'OK' stands for OverKill :lol: .

I wanted to install my stuff but it was 100% freakin humidity (the shop floor was wet!!) so no handling bare metal yesterday for me or it would be instant rust!

You are correct on the two brackets. One is the drivers shock mount, the other is the pass side shock/PHB mount.

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Yeah....I'm jealous of all the goodies going on your truck!

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cant wait to get them on and installed!!!

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you can get that all in one weekend can't ya? :lol:

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I think once powder coated the install will run a few days with everything, new bushings, joints, steering and cleaning everything up

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Well I have officially licensed, registered and switched title on my truck. :metal::metal: now she can be driven although I have a few more kinks to work out.

working on the carb a bit to fine tune it and the float bowl gasket started leaking on the float height adjustment screw. GRRRR

Going to find one tomorrow so I can get to driving this beast around....

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awesome. good to hear you got it all legally yours especially since you already had so much time invested in it!

tell me again why you call it "not4sle"? :lol: