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Thanks Dave :metal:

It's been awhile... A long while...

Have been working a lot and remodeling the house after a water leak in the attic. :waah:

I got a new aluminum radiator for fathers day and installed it last week. I'll post pics and details this weekend. I'm also cleaning up my M/T valve covers and will install them this weekend. They look killer :devil: IMO ;)

I'll post more soon :metal:


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I got one valve cover done and installed today. Here are a few pics of it and the new aluminum radiator that I got for Father's Day :metal:


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1617.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1616.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1615.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1618.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1620.jpg



Tony

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Those valve covers are timeless.

What's the specifics on that radiator? Who made it, how much, etc...

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Hey Shaky, I forgot that part in the post...

I got it from eBay (engineered products) it was $230 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_3321wt_948


It was not a direct drop-in. The top and bottom tank are squared off more than the stocker so I had to spread the radiator tabs open more to get it to fit... Other than that, it was a decent fit. It's a two row, but with 1" tubes like the top of the line BeCool and others.

I dropped about 23 degrees in temp with the swap :metal:

So far it's a good swap for me. Time will tell on how long it will last...




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looks cool! nice call on m/t covers

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Thanks Dino :metal:

I was looking for you last Sunday at the GCC swap meet. Thinking that I might run into you :lol:



Tony

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CRAP! I thought the GCC thing was this coming weekend... Rats!

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Ya, the next one is August 7th. I found a left lower patch panel for the front fender for $5 :metal: Also got me a TCI deep 700r4 tranny pan for $10. There was actually quit a few parts for our trucks there last weekend.


Tony

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Hey, guess what???

I finally finished my valve cover install... Only took 5 months... :waah:



http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1726.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1731.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1730.jpg



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What year truck did that brake booster and master cylinder come off of? How hard was it to install beside getting the mounting bracket?

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Nice and tidy. Looking good!

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I got them from the local "pick-n-pull" from a 83 Chevy 4x4. I grabbed the brake lines and proportioning valve along with the pedal rod. I went on a 50% off sale and paid $30 for everything.

It bolted up to the 2 factory M/C holes with out any additional brackets. I drilled out the firewall for the bottom 2 holes on the newer M/C. You can see the top 2 holes were not used (has a total of 6 mounting holes).

I used my original pedal rod and cut/welded it to the new rod which kept the adjustability by retaining the original threaded part.

It took about 4 hours to install it and then a couple more reworking the brake lines.

BIG difference compared to the original single pot M/C... It will put you into the dash if your not wearing the seat belt when you slam on the brakes... Takes some get'n used too... :lol:



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Thanks Shaky :metal::metal:








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Great truck. Thanks for sharing your updates.

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Thanks Zane :metal:


I installed my rubber bed mat that I got for Xmas. It's for a '73-86 long bed Chevy/GMC. It's not exact, but it covers 99% of the wood ;)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1745.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1747.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1749.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1751.jpg


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I also filled my dash so that I can install my Vintage Air controls and A/C vents. Since the PO butchered the radio slot, I figured that I might as well cut it all out and fill it solid, then go back and cut out what I need... :waah:


Before;

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1402.jpg


Cut, cut away....

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1736.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1740.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1743.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1754.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1756.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1761.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1778.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1792.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1789.jpg


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Very clean nice looking patch repair on the dash. Thanks for the info on the brake booster. I went to LKQ this past weekend and they had the 50% off sale going on. I couldnt find a decent looking booster to get. Everything was already about stripped to the bones.

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nice work!!

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Nice work on the dash :)

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You are far more brave than I. Not sure I am confident enough to cut my dash like that !! Nicely done though.
What are those silver clamps with the wingnuts holding your patch on? I think this is the first time I have seen those....

I just looked at your Sonoma over on CarDomain, very nice there too!
I have an 03 stepside for a daily driver and I love it!

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Thanks man! :metal::metal: Sorry you couldn't find anything at LKQ... Those 50% off sales clean them out. I got to our sale first thing and almost had to fight for my parts... two other guys were all over the truck while I took my parts off alone... Was worried about missing tools :sumo:

Thanks Dino! I gotta get ready for the next Dino's shing ding :metal::metal:


Thanks Captainfab :metal::metal:


LOL, thanks man :metal::metal: I've seen your project progress and you are there, just take your time and you can do it all ;)

The clamps are from Eastwood. I got (8) for $17 shipped on their last sale before Xmas. They work awesome :metal: Kindof a pain in the butt to get the first one on by yourself, but once on, they hold well.

You can find them here http://www.eastwood.com/intergrip-pa...-set-of-4.html


I'm working on a photoshop project that I will request everyone's input for my dash layout. Hope to have it done tonight and will post it on the 60-66 main board for your input. :uhmk:

Thanks :metal::metal:



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Checking in on you. Nice work. You did a nice job on the dash. :metal:
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Thanks Alan :metal::metal:


I posted a new thread requesting everyone's opinion on a few dash layouts. Please check it out and give me some feedback ;)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post5102483




Thank you!

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Oh yeah, thanks for the linky !!
and thank you for taking a look at my rig. It is what it is... fat and grey like me ;)

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Great truck and you have done some awesome upgrades on it...Keep it up and thanks for sharing your work and updates with us.