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They sent you the correct hose.
On the 1972 rear axle there is a bracket for the brake hose that bolts on to the differential cover on the upper right hand quadrant which is why the hose is short.

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That don't seen to be right. I am using a 1972 rear end and a 1972 cross member with the tab to mount the brake line. So you would think a 1972 hose should fix without any mod.

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Today i finshed the rear brake rubber brake hose. But, I think it is still a little to short. Brian you said that there was a tab the fits in the bolts for the diff. cover. I think that would be a wise choice to get one. or make one myself. I don't like the way it looks. I
also installed the front turn signal housings.
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After the rain, I drilled a 5/16 hole in the rear brake hose brackets on the rear end. Now it looks like a pro did it. I really like the way it came out. Thanks brian.
My head light adjusting screws came in so I installed them.


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Anytime.
It looks good George.

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Looks nice!

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Looks good, George. Glad somebody's making progress. So are you getting your body work done as we speak? I'm trying to tell from your pictures...

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No I wish I were. But my Brother-In-Law had a emergency and had to fly to New York. So it has been set back untill the 24th of Aug. Family come first. I told him to take care of his daughter first. This old truck is not in a hurry. I purchased a steering column for the truck today. A used stock column no tilt. This way I can use a 68 steering wheel. Which I really like.

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Well, a major set back today. Can't do my body work untill Aug. the 24th. A family emengerency came up. So family come first. Anyway I don't mind. It is going to take two week inns to do the work. So the cab first and them the bed last. I just hope and pray that his daughter is ok.

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In the meantime George you can concentrate on getting it running and driving so that by the time you get it painted you can go cruising.
:burnout:

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Yeah!

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Yea I am waiting on the distributor and power steering pump and air filter.

Today Is not a good day to work on the truck. It raining and the way it looks it will be raining all day. There is a frieght train of storms coming off the gulf.

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Today I got a few more parts in. A HEI distributor, A 3'' chrome 350 embling air cleaner, a set of 350 emblems for the front fenders.


http://i.imgur.com/ly0BcYGl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/O9GZMjcl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1JZ7jAdl.jpg

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Still need power steering pump maybe tomorrow. I also bought a use stock auto column in perfect shape. Just need to clean it up and paint it Orange.

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Nice parts George, I bet you are anxious to hear the engine run.

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I am not so sure about the power steering pump. The pully is bent and the bolt, the treads are really bunged up. I don't know If I could cut the bolts off and weld another in it's place or not.
ordered the steering column today. I hope it turns out ok.

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Who ever sold you that power steering pump is really dishonest, unfortunately it happens, sorry to hear that George, I hope you didn't pay very much for it, you can probably use it as a core for a remanufactured one.

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The new parts look nice. Sucks about the power steering pump. I'm sure you'll figure it out
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Yea, it really isn't that much of a loss. This is the first part that I bought a part off the parts board that didn't work for me. I am not really upset over it. Like you said I can still use it as a core charge. So I might even come out ahead anyway. I ordered 120 pcs. set of shrink tubing. Couldn't find or misplaced my soldering gun. I ordered another one from harbor frieght. I am going to order my wiring harness from speedway. They have a special going on and I will take advantage of it. So guys I will start on my wiring maybe in a couple weeks. This is something that I have been trying to get out of. I know I can do it, but just thinking about it it hurts my back. Had a good day today. I did not do nothing again.


Hey setx67 it really is not that big of a deal.(steering pump) I will use it as a core charge

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New pumps are pretty cheap. I decided to just get a new one. You will figure it out, though. I got faith in you.

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I'm glad someone does.

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Dried some more blasting sand today. need to blast a few small parts. Drive shaft for xeen and some other parts. Nothing done on the old girl today.

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Again nothing to do. The auto column is on it's way to me. I got a email saying it will be here this week. I need to start doing something. But, it is so hot outside that when I try, I run for cover. I an hoping to start with the wiring maybe next week. By the Brian thanks for you help with the power steering pump and extra's. They will come in handy I am sure.

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It will maybe cool off soon. My parents left today to stay 3 months in Florida, down near Sarasota. I may try to see them there in late October. Maybe I can stop by and see old Patches, and bring you some parts if you have any coming from up this way.

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Looking good George! Keep those parts coming and lets see some more progress!!