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They call it PAINT PRISON. Where is your car? It is in paint prison.

Once it is there, you have a very hard time getting it out. May take a pardon from the governor.

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I will get the numbers and pm you. I am not planning to use it again, so I am sure we can work something out if it works for your application. Gotta work tonight, so I will get the info to you tomorrow.
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OK Agnes. Is it a side inlet or straight inlet? I'll wait for you to get the numbers.

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I spent a good portion of the last few days reading-reading-reading on which lock up style I want to use for my 700r4 conversion that is taking place in a couple weeks. Im either going to build a system , or modify a TCI set up with vacuum and a brake switch. Pulled the trigger and ordered all Lokar throttle, pedal , TV cable and brackets instead of using wrecking yard and fabbed stuff.

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I would give you the thumbs up but i cant find the button:lol: i get myself into things tha way too. The problem is I have a talent for finding the ones with the most oddball one off projects.:lol:

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Started to acid etch the metal after the sand blasters. And ordered all the cowl area patch panels planning on getting it in primer this weekend and then start the patch work
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And you know what comes after that .............upholstry Jail !!!!

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I spent a few hours shoving, measuring & finding the right compromise for engine & trans placement. Then I cleared all the obstructions (should have done this 1st) and test fit.
Tomorrow, if I get time, I'll be welding...

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Not much buddy, but I'm doing what I can when I find time. The latest thing I've done was buy some drilled and slotted rotors and painted the suspension parts and install them for the last time hopefully.lol

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broke my side widow slamming the door... urgh!!!!

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Last time:lol::lol::lol:LOOKIN good man!

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Last time? Did you hear that, he said last time? Hahahaha......Ya right:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:. Ok Kabwe, now that you have me in a real good mood, do you have any more funny jokes?:lol:

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I'm glad you find great joy in laughing at me.:lol::lol: But you did leave a word out, I said for the last time hopefully.:lol:

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Hopefully the rain will subside enough to celebrate my new baby boy by bringing him home in the 59 fleetside.
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now that is cool for his first ride home!!!! congrats

Ray

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More firewall work today. Primed and painted inner fenders and frame. Hope to have motor back in next week.
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congrats! Iswear this board needs a thumbs up button!

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Removed the clunking rear Dana 45 that I couldn't get parts for and installed the fresh rebuilt 10 bolt from a 2 wheel drive 68 chevy truck. Added dropped blocks, new ubolts, brake lines, shocks etc. Just need to bleed the brakes and burn in the saddles after setting the pinion in the morning. Moved to the front enda after lunch. Pulled the stock axle and installed a 4.5 inch dropped Sids axle with new steering parts incl. New style tie rods. Have the tapered bearings kit and all new brake parts to install tomorrow morning. Should be driving it to lunch! Next weeked is the motor swap and 700r4 conversion whoo hoooo!
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Got the headliner, door panels and LED dome light installed.

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Posted via Mobile Deviceafter several months of walking around it, starring at it, and talking to it....my best buddy and I decided to finally chop the chassis, chop the clip, remove the Rearend.....and clean it up a little....heck I even had a super hero drop by....Ironman was here...
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Posted via Mobile Deviceironman was here
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Posted via Mobile Devicemy best buddy giving me a hand
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Posted via Mobile Devicechop chop!
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Posted via Mobile Devicemore chop chop
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Posted via Mobile Devicemocked up the clip to the frame
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Posted via Mobile Deviceneed to square and plum it....but was tired so called it a day......will hopefully do some spot welds tomorrow
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Posted via Mobile Devicemy little buddy was happy we were done for the day....he threatened to hang me if we didn't stop working!
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Thanks, after having all girls with a truck hobby almost always on the mind it really will be fun to have a little boy to help with the truck. The girls call the truck "Ed" so we will have to see if my new co-mechanic will agree with the name.
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Fixed my gas gauge. The float had a crack in it and had filled up with gas.

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I am trying to change its headlights as well as bumper lights. Looking to purchase new ones. Any suggestions?

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I have a 55 2nd and just used a Vintique kit + some modifications to convert my old headlights to quartz Halogen bulbs(new car style) if you're interested. I have pics.

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if you could post those pics that would be great ^

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It's reasonably simple and there are probably other ways to do it but here's what I did with a goal of being able to change the bulb without pulling the front off because that has the real possibility of changing the headlight adjustment which I didn't want. Cut the back off of the headlight bucket for access.(pic 1) Hole in seal beam holder/adjuster has to be ground out or cut out to 3 1/2" so H bulb fixture and grommet will fit through (pic 2) What modified assembly looks like (pic 3) Addition of a 4x4 CV boot for weather protection (pic 4) What the installed assy looks like (pic 5) The only difference is the lens is flat, not slightly curved like the old seal beam and I haven't trimmed the end of the CV boot yet and won't until I do the wiring loom. some may consider the boot overkill since the bulb is sealed from weather by it's own grommet but I wanted something since the assembly mounts in the fender.

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very very cool work - may have to borrow that idea - how much did you measure to cut off in pict 1 and what make model c v boot is that from?

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Working behind the scenes. I picked up an engine hoist and engine stand from our buddy Craig.

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loaded my bride in my newly reborn 59 stepside my bampy bought new took her to lunch at a historic route 66 diner for lunch ps got in trouble for driving wild and throwing her around life is good

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I cut the as close as I could to the bucket flange and still let my cutoff wheel get a straight cut, then smoothed it up on a 12" disc, so there is no specific measurment. The boot fits very snug and only needs about an inch to fit tight. The boot is from late model 4x4 Chevys and Fords that use the independent front end and it's an outer boot. Neapco makes a replacement that is softer and more flexible than the hard ones the factory uses. Works good and no need for a clamp.