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Sandpaper.
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got my new tires installed today, bought some more spray paint to finish and paint a few things, reinstalled my rear lower bag bracket crossmember, drilled the hole for the lighted cig lighter (now i need to wire it up), sprayed some rust reformer on the inside of the drivers side fender, and bought some chrome exhaust tips.

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About to head out to move my gas tank under the bed. I can hardly wait. The fumes in the cab have gone to my brain, so I hope I can do it right??????

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My woman bought this for me for The Valentine's Hallmark Holiday. Good trade for some flowers and candy, huh?

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I'm headed over to the shop in an hour to change out the rear brake shoes. I've never done it before. Bought new shoes,
checked the drums for "gouges", and I got some brake cleaner and a hefty little tool for the springs.

Anybody have any tips or warnings? After taking the drums off, where's the best place to start unhooking stuff?

The air cleaner's going on this:

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Best advice given today's easy to use tech, is TAKE A PICTURE (phone pic should be fine) of the brake hardware after you get the drum off but before you start anything else, to use as a guide for how it goes back together.

Don't count on any spring tool to be less frustrating than a pair of pliers.

Good luck!

I'm debating whether to drop the inner fender to get at the heater core or a handful of more productive small projects.

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Right on all counts, CS. Thanks. I took about ten good pics and then started on the driver's side (rear). I referred to the pics over and over as I re-assembled. Like ...which way did this spring hook?", etc.

Right also on the spring tool. Crap! Waste of seven bucks. Needle nose pliers and vice grips and two screw drivers (one big and one smaller). That was the ticket. It was a PIA. Maybe the passenger's side will be easier. I hope.

I bolted up the 1" spacer (95 lbs. torque..exactly). I'm getting back under it tomorrow to weld the roll pan, so I left the wheel off for now. Back into the cab for yet another mock-up.

Thanks for the tip. Pictures are ALWAYS a good idea. I should ALWAYS do it whenever there's more than one part! :lol:

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took the 22's off and went back to rallies today

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i did to much to list twice... i posted in my build thread

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Magwakeenercre2jh, what did you use to remove the markings off the original plastic lens prior to installing your tach?

thanks
Craig

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Removed the master cylinder/booster as an ass'y, then pulled the cab off of the chassis. While we had it in our hands, we turned it onto the firewall and loaded it into the trailer....that wouldn't haul it any other way. Good thing, because the firewall is swiss cheese.

After that, it was time to start getting the brake/fuel lines off and begin the scraping/wire brushing to get the excess stuff off before spraying it with cleaner/degreaser and hitting it with the pressure washer.

Got more done in two Sunday afternoons, than has been done in two years. Bonding with my son......it's a great thing!

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I attempted to lower my truck. Spent 12hrs removing two leaf springs on each side and it only dropped one inch. It does ride alot better though. Will have to brake down and order a lowering kit.

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I dusted the 67 off, and fired the motor up after she sat for almost 3 months. I let the motor run and the compressor fill the airtanks, and went back inside and asked my little boy if he wanted to go for a ride in the truck. My three year old could not get his jacket and boots on fast enough, and we took a spin around the block. It was nice to get the old girl out of hibernation.

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Painted 1/2 of my frame today.

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A jigsaw. I cut the original lens out and used the one that came with the tach. The white around the edge is some 12 or 14 gauge
wire with the ends cut on the bias and pressed in with a touch of glue.

The logo is my motorcycle "club"...a sticker reduced on th e printer, cut out and glued to the black face of the aftermarket tach.

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Sweet!

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I fixed my squeaky clutch pedal - I ended up having to pull the dash to get at the top hinge, but it doesn't squeak now - very nice.

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thanks, when my son and I did his we left the original lens untouched and at times it seems distracting.

Craig

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I ordered Aluminum valve covers for my new motor that should be done next week!

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installed the rear bags and lines, aired it up and set it on the ground. then i moved the jack stands to the front, so i can tear it apart in the next couple of days or so to do the front bag and drop spindle install. also installed the chrome exhaust tips.

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Changed out water pump due to bad bearing, and turns out the water pump was for a 69 corvette??? brought old one with me and matched up. Replaced while it hailed on me on Saturday night...and replaced both belts. Need to replace pump pulley since that happens to be the cause of my screech when I rev it. After work it will be replaced. And then put it all back together. oh yeah...got the driver door to lock now.

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Replaced my heater blower, since it wouldn't work while working in Louisianna for a month, while they had the rainiest/coldest Jan on record. Fogged up windows the whole time. Checked fuses,switch, voltage at blower connector, all good. Replaced motor, No work. Tapped the ground wire above motor with screw driver, works great. Anyone need a 40 yr old working blower motor. Also installed my licence plate frame to rear sport bumper. Still need to buy light for it. CHeck your grounds. Jim.

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wire wheeled and grinded down the a arms, want to get them sand blasted before paint and reassembly. gonna go back out and start tearing apart the front end in a few minutes

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Rebuilt the upper and lower control arms today, became a man in the process.
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got one side of the front end all torn apart, need to do some cutting on the spring pocket tomorrow, gonna be cutting out the top for air line, valve, and bag bolt access

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Don't forget to post pics of your cut out. I'll be doing the same on mine and want to see what'll work. I've seen folks cut out a hole in the outside edge too.

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oh for sure i will be posting pics, will most likely, (later), run the valves right directly at the bag port, and the line straight into that with no elbows lol. can you say fast haha.

edit: ah i have seen that too, but it wont work for me lol. that and i am trying to be a little different

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Installed new Eaton posi unit with new bearings.

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New oil pan gasket, and bolts a 700r4 up to my 250. All it took was some blood,sweat, lack of sleep and help from zip ties and all thread!

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Ordered my Art Carr shifter....

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[QUOTE=mcmlxix;4488882]Ordered my Art Carr shifter....

I like it..

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sent my 96 to the transmission shop and ordered the new filler neck grommet for the new gas tank on the 69...

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[quote=trkfrk;4489107]Thanks.. they joke it looks like an old arcade game joystick.. but I plan making this work anyway....

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looked for a lt1 for the 67 swb then blocked out the tailgate for 72k10 cause this guy keeps telln me my bed sides are gona start slaping around if i dont get one on soon

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Got my steelies back from the painter (nice and white) and ordered my tires (Michelin LTX M/S2 265/75/16) today.

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looked at a 67 chevy parts truck that a guy is parting out and is going to let me have the front end sheet metal for only $50! so my 72 gmc will get the nice sleek look of a 67.

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finally removed my old cracked windshield!

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Well I looked for my new hinge pins and bushings for about an hour and a half. I think I remember putting them somewhere sothey would not get lost. I am about ready to just order another set. :banghead::cuss:

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Finally bent up a nice clean lookin' 3/8" hard fuel line for the small block in the '72 GMC. I'm pretty happy with the results.

Gary

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cut out the top of the spring pocket on the passanger side, painted it all, and installed the plate, bag, fitting, and line. then i put the upper a arm back on. i also installed some heater hose around it for more protection of the air line, then i started running the air line inside through the side of the fire wall behind the fender, then i installed that fender and painted it green to match the rest of the burb. also had to take the drivers side fender back off so i can start on that side.

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