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today I worked on my ceiling in the shop. Installed some 2''x4x8 sheets of insulation. maybe it want be so hot and cold in the shop when I finish.

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I don't know about cadillac paint job, but it will be orange anyway

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Today I finshed installing the insulation board in the ceiling in the shop. What a difference a day makes. Now I want have to work in the heat anymore. I have a 110 AC unit I am going to install in one of the windows. I also recieved some parts from a fellow board member. A power steering unit with hose and brackets. Top quality to say the least. A battery tray and now I can install it in the engine compartment. and install the power steering pump after I clean and sand blast it and paint it up.

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I'm no expert by any means, but I remember my brother telling me that too much (too thick) of paint can chip more easily. Just mentioning because you said you were going to shoot the steps some more. Maybe I'm mistaken of what I remember and someone else can chime in. Otherwise, looking good :metal:

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yea I heard that also somewhere. But the short story I did not shoot the steps again. I looked at them and what the hey they look good.

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Today I started in cleaning up the shop after the insulation install. What a mess. Got that done and I sand blasted the power steering pump and brackets. also the new battery box. But the wire I had holding the battery box broke and it fell to the dirt and it was a mess also. So tomorrow I will take a another look at the battery box and see if it needs to be sand blasted and re painted.
http://i.imgur.com/LF6yzGVl.jpg

Tomorrow I will install the power steering and batter box.

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The power steering pump assembly and starter turned out really nice they both look new.

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That looks just like the power steering pump I put on my truck. Too bad the battery box fell, hopefully it won't be too bad. Stay cool, George!

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well today I installed the battery box. The bolts that attaches to the rariator core support were a little off. About 1/8 of a inch, but with a little strap I pulled it over and done deal. looks good. The part that hit the dirt yesterday is where you can't see it. So I didn't have to re-paint it. No one will ever know but me.
http://i.imgur.com/dC97cybl.jpg


After that was done I installed the power steering pump. What a job that was. One of the bolts attaches to the motor mount bolt. Not enough room for my hand to get in there. So I took the mounting bracket off the pump and then I could get my hands to install the bolt. It took me about 2 hours to install the power steering pump. Still didn't get the hoses on the gear box yet. It started to get too hot so I will take he rest of the day off. That is for tomorrow. Also the starter will go on tomorrow.

Then I painted the fan with the hamered brown. The same color as the brake booster.

I am satified with the progress of today. I hope I can do as well tomorrow.

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Looks good. I like the fan. Easy does it in that heat!

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Man that power steering pump turned out really nice, it looks great installed.

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thanks and now I need to start saving up for the wiring harness

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yea I got it off of a fellow board member. He gave it to me at a great price. What a guy. And it does look sweet installed.

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Great progress George. Take a break if you need it. At your pace I would've been worn out months ago
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Everything looks really nice George.
I can't remember what you said about your alternator, do you have one yet?
I noticed you don't have a flywheel cover installed, do you have one?

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Thanks. I used to go all day long and never stop but now time and age is catching up to me. But, at 65 I guess I am doing a lot better than most and a lot worse than some.

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No alternator yet. The flywheel cover is a no also. I had one but had to pull it off so the starter would fit. I think it came off of a th350. I was going to use it but like I said it interfeared with the starter.

I need a brace for the starter. Does anyone have one that they are not going to use? I could make one but, it is easier to just buy one from somebody.

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George I'm pretty sure you don't need a brace for the starter, I've never used one on any of mine.

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yea i know but it is like insurance. You don't need untill you do. It is something that I like to have on the truck.

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Today I started with the bed side pocket holes. Got both of them welded up and some bondo applied and sanded. Then I spray some primer over the areas that I worked on.
I started working on some of the little dings on the inside of the bed sides. It is coming alone quiet well. Tomorrow I will work on the other side if I finish the first one complete.

It took me about 4 hours to complete the holes and sides. and I figure about 3 more to do the sides. So I might not get the other one started.

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Today I welded and bondo the other bed side stake holes. I still didn't finish the one I started yesterday. But I am working on both of them at the same time. It was so hot that I stoped and took the rest of the day off. Maybe later I can go back outside and finish one bed side. Even with the new insulation in the ceiling it stilll is super hot in the shop today.

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Good progress, George. It rained for 2 days here, but cooled down to mid 70's today. I took the old truck to work, and then a car show on the way home. It was fun to drive her a bit. I remember when I put my starter on. I don't know why, but the flywheel cover was a bear to get on, too.

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Were you able to use the driveshaft you got from me with the th400? It came out of a th350 truck
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I was using a th350 on th400. Guess that is why the starter would not go on. One day I will get to drive around and go to car & truck shows.

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The only difference was the front yoke i hope. I still have not tried it. I am keeping my fingers crossed.