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To clean out axle tubes, I screwed a fender washer to a dowel and scrap them out the best I can.

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So here's what I opted for. Drilled out a 3" wire wheel and bolted on a long piece of threaded rod. Worked like a champ for only about $10. I'll get some more pics up when I get it cleaned up with new bearings and guts back in.

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Smart cookie.

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subscribed. where did you get the rubber for the fuel tank filler necks? I cant seem to find, would napa or carquest have them?

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No not an exact match. You have to use a fuel grade not radiator hose. You may be able to match it up if you have a real good clerk.. shm!

I got mine from LMC. Cheapest I found.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=49

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Good weather = progress!

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Also got the new Timken bearings pressed on and races knocked in.

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Really was nice weather this past weekend wasn't it? I wished I could have enjoyed it more. Looks like you got a lot done.

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Damn this cold weather!! Guys i skipped out on a bunch of pics but got the rear end P coated and all built back together. I had to slap it all together so I could get around in the snow. All new hardware, new rear leafs, new stainless steel brake lines from the union back. Gas tank completely redone with new sending unit, hoses and hardware. Also threw on two Thrush Turbo muffs and boy do I like em'! Seems like I gained an inch or two with the new rear springs. I got them from Auto Spring Co. in Winston-Salem, NC. Same amount in the pack just fresh with no sag I suppose. Time to do the front because Ive got a serious rake going on!

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Stupid cold. Been in it all week. I'm ready for the weekend. Good job on getting things done.

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Sure looks good!

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Nice work!!!:metal:

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Nice work!

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I was gifted with the sweet smell of antifreeze in the cab a few days ago... New heater core and put in a new speaker while I was in the dash area. The original Harrison was to blame. Boy was that a ***** job to do especially if you have an A/C car. I went ahead and ripped out all the A/C lines and compressor. I'll start to get that in order and replaced before it gets to spring. We got about 6" of snow last night so I get a shot of her in the drive.

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and more..

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Looking good in the snow. We got 6 inches as well.

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How do you like the speaker?

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To be honest y5mgisi, I found my radio was the culprit when I hooked it all up. No sound coming out.. Besides this is the stereo model speaker and my radio is a mono unit. I guess I will be venturing down the road of stereos in c/k conversions next!

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It has to sound better than the stock one that was there. Especially since the old one was wore out.

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I'd say! I knew it was all busted up because it rattled and buzzed. Then one day it just stopped making noise. I though the speaker finally died but I guess it was the radio.

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I just took the radio out of my truck. Let me tell you.. Wear some thick leather gloves. When these trucks were made the metal was never meant for hands near it.

It'll cut you by looking at it

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Good work Man keep it up!!

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So I went to the j-yard and found a recent arrival of a 77 custom Deluxe 350. Snagged the carb with the correct numbers that's identical to mine. I figured I would rebuild it to swap over while I rebuild my original. Then ill have a good to go spare! Mine was stamped on the 186th day of 77 and this one is the 35th day of 77.

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Here is mine.
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That's cool. These old carbs can be hard to find sometimes.

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Awesome work 77K10! You give me inspiration to get going on my new 77! :metal:

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Ok so lets rewind a few posts. I found some pics from when I was putting the rear end together and new rear springs on. Enjoy!

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More..
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Lookin good man your on your way!!

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Installed a new speedo cable last night. Good bye needle hop! Sorry for the shatty pics..
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You sure are making waves..

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Time to start rebuilding the new/old carb I picked up. This will be my first time so i'm a little hesitant. The rebuild kit did come with instructions and a pretty good exploded view so I should be good. Not to mention all the YouTube vids out there on it.. First things first, I need to get those parts and pieces cleaned up!

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More on the carb rebuild. I decided to cold weld the potential leaking spots before I begin. This stuff will stink up the house and piss off your wife! WARNING lol. I cleaned up the plastic skid plate for the gas tank and painted it too. Ill get some stainless hardware and get that back on in the next day or two.
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Take your time and go slow. I've done it a few times and it wasn't too terribly hard. You'll be fine.

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Forgot to post a pic of the gas tank skid plate. Also got the carb almost all finished. That was fun! .......aaaaaand that statement may change when it doesn't run right. Drove up to the local chicken shack and had lunch this past weekend. That called for a photo shoot.

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Also scored some light blue Silverado panels that I believe i can refurbish. Snagged the hard to find grille trim off a 77-79 Silverado too. Anyone know the value of the trim?

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Man i wish my pick n pull had that nice of a inventory. Jealous here in the rust belt

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Haven't had chicken from Ted's in a long time. I remember when they were in a little shack off of S.Main. Chicken was better then I always thought. Skid plate looks good and the parts score looks good. Did you see any '73-'76 doors in good shape while you were there? I'm in need of doors off a '73-'76. I don't like the later door panels, lol.