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Cleaned up the 700r4 I'm swapping into my '65

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Having installed the TH350C on the 283 in my 62 C10 day or so ago - last night after some thought and scrounging for steel I went to work on a rear crossmember for the tail shaft mount.

I cut the original standard crossmember down and came up with this piece.

Hope to put it in tonight...
rg

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Nice Truck, caps look good on there, welcome aboard!!

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Is it just me? Your truck looks like it is leaning significantly to the passenger side...

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Thanks for the props folks. Yeah... it took a little creative engineering to make the caps happen. Super pleased with the results though! :bann:

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The frame is level, but the cab is absolutely leaning, as I'm in the middle of replacing the floor pans, cab supports, door pillars, rocker panel, cab corner, etc on the driverside...it's all in my build thread.

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Welcome home WCHLVR!

Many many build pics are appreciated...
rg

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One headlight connector later I finally got all of the lights working as they should including the "Bright Lights" in the instrument panel. Now I have no issues with driving at night.

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What do you mean by "bright lights"? Please explain and provide part numbers. Thanks
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Thanks RG. As I get a little further into her I will make up a build thread for her!

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On the dash there is a lamp that lights when the dimmer switch turns on the bright lights. On my truck there is a piece of red plastic the has "Bright Lights" written on it. When the bright lights are turned on the lamp shows through the red plastic to iluminate the "Bright Lights" indication. Sorry I do not have any part number.

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Went for a 3 hour round trip drive to go pick up some TJ springs for $10.

Sanded down my air cleaner that was going to be matched to the blue metallic paint on my engine. I had to change up my scheme for the valve covers and air cleaner since the masking job turned out to be a nightmare!
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modded one of my trailing arms

trimmed it for better clearance
stretched 1" to center up the wheels in the wheelwell when laid out
took 6degrees of angle out for better pinion angle when driving low

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Very nice! Now I feel bad cuz I just powder coated mine.:lol:

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luckly mine were only spray painted hahaha

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Although me and the engine weren't seeing eye to eye, got the oil pan out today. Next step is cleaning the pan really good and painting it. Also got my parts to reconnect the transmission and new connectors for the transmission cooler hoses. The parts place even put bubble flares on them to help keep the hoses in place nice and snug.

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got my new tires mounted to the slot mags and installed.

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I hauled a bunch of wood in mine today. Nice tires ya got there J. B. I sure could use a set!:lol:

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Drove seven hours round trip to pick up a set of wheels that will fit my stock hubcaps!

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Thanks. Best ones out there are the ones you can still use and not worry about scratching.

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Starting on the drivers side door now.:metal:

Doors lookin cool, will they be electric?...Vernski:mm:

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Repaired some rust in the floors today

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Installed my modified 83 GMC factory AT shift linkage, then installed the new U-Joints, and newly painted driveshaft.

Put my 62 in "Park" for probably first time ever - it was a 3 speed truck originally and PO had gone to a toploader before it came to me.

Swapped out the rear wheels - so all four match now.

rg

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Realized that if I turn my a/c on then off the electric rad fan will not come on until I turn the truck off and start it again, aaaarrrggghhh. I reckon I'm taking this electric fan out and putting the mechanical one back in, only with a fan clutch this time......