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Worked on transmission lines. I am not good at bending lines. I see that Davidf is using the factory truck lines. Great idea. However the lines are different diameters and not sure how one can get The new lines attached to the radiator. Are adapters available? Can you use the same year truck radiator?

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Yes, my plan is to use the donor truck lines. But, they still need a lot of work. Have to re-shape to clear the front crossmember. Then, my assumption is that I will need to cut off some portion of the front of the line and either flare to match my aluminum radiator, or make a section of new line and join to donor lines with compression fittings (don't need flare union as pressure is not that high). Time will tell.

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In my prior life I have installed compression fittings on a 10,000 psi system.

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Got the truck on the hoist today, box going on tomarrow, new 6" drop is installed and the flip kit/C notch has been done. Now I need to remanufacture the tilt hinges and reinstall the drivetrain. Would like to be done by end of month
https://i.ibb.co/vqrRfjk/IMG-1230.jpg

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cab,
Wow! Interesting. Did you take the 4x4 in your avatar and make it 2wd? Love the blue.

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Had my 255/60 17 inch Bridgestones delivered, Fed Ex contractor left like this, that will be going on my truck probably next year. Now to save for the Torque Thrusts.

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72 died on me today in the driveway. Starter must have a dead short tried jumping the solenoid with the tester starter button . Nothing and the button got hot quick. So I have a new one on the way as it was under warranty but I’m done with DBElectric . 3 in two years on 2 different vehicles. So I ordered a Powermaster mini .

I also tried one of the M/T wheels that came off the Tacoma on the 68 . Pain in the butt sanding them to this finish by hand ,may just sand with 400 and paint them black .

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I completed several small projects today, some of which have been on my to-do list for a long time:

Replaced the output seal on my recently rebuilt 700R4. Either I damaged it or it was defective. Went with a GM seal this time.

Made a mirror image tailpipe hanger bracket for a full length exhaust system I'm planning on getting. Also installed stock hangers on both sides of the chassis in the middle of the truck

Installed a replacement hood hinge I painted yesterday. The original Hinge was bent sideways enough that the open limit stop no longer worked.

Painted and installed a set of shorty 5/16 body screws in the left inner fender brace. These screws are hard to find.

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Thanks, no the Avitar is same truck 2 wheel drive with 5"custom lift, 3" body lift and 1 ton ft coils, ran 5" blocks in back with leafs. Ran this way 38 years. The lift started with 15 x38 ground hogs then went to Cepek FunCountrys 17x 40x 15s, ran 3 sets and last the 16x36x15s . now going down to the ground
Also there is 3 coats of purple pearl on top of that blue.

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Got tint and clear windshield over with tint visor!

Now I’m all set for the Texas sun and my trip up to East Texas!

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Washed, Clay bar, compound, polished.

Damn, she looks good! I love this truck!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xh...u2IIslY8w=w900

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_k...ZUg20vFZA=w900

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Jealous, I'd love to have that color and yours being "Super" - it's the only one that I like (love) better than mine.

What's that other badge on your cow! Makes me wonder, what am I missing LOL

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It's a dealer sticker, on both sides.

Allen Cook Chevrolet Buick. They went out of business in the late 80's. Found out they did ambulance conversions for a few years in the 60's.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R9...NZgTZmTFw=w900

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So... today while cleaning the truck, my passenger sport mirror popped off the arm and landed on the concrete... :banghead:

i remembered this post and gave Manes a call for my right hand mirror. She had one left, pulled it for me and will get it out by tomorrow. Have to love a place that answers the phone, and runs back to check stock. Very happy to give them my business. And now, like you Rich, I'll have a mirror I can adjust without thinking I'm gonna break it!

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C-Notch, 2” blocks, POL brake conversion, 2.5” drop spindles, tie rod & ball joint replacement. Just a 2 day project this past wknd…boy was it a butt kicker!

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Low Rider by War comes to mind right about now....

@ChevyGuyNC - now I see why we only get the driver side photos after your wash LOL! Glad Manes and my posting helped you out, that gal is a real nice lady for sure!

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LOL! That wasn't intentional, I swear... Yes, she sure was nice and I know I'll have my mirror in a few days rather than waiting for the 'big box' guys to ship... Told her y'all recommended me.

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Made my 300 drive to Kilgore! Truck ran like a dream, 13.5 mpg going 65 ~ 75 and through tons of little towns on US hwy 79!

Also daughter had a good nap - kids can sleep anywhere ;-)

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My refurbished CB came in today ...

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NICE!

After waiting months for parts long story & the COVID ecomoney;) I was able to install the coolant assembly and that. Anyone ever notice a fan's not center inside a shroud, at least BBC? My fan is about 2" off the original shroud on the LH side and just 1/2" on the RH side. Looks about even up & down. That one threw me, but from different angles the core support is square the cab within 1/10" at most. OT, I think the center hole in the dash for a dash pad is center the cab, for what worth. Once I found that there are other indicators, such as speaker's grill is centered.

Anyway, I have another BBC truck, the fan is more centered inside the shroud left and right, but then again it doesn't have the original shroud and can't speak for the alignment.

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Put a rebuilt carb on the 68. Ran much better but also found the PCV was defective .Runs great now

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Rear bushing and seal in the 700r4- still leaks. :/
New 1350 rear u joint.

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Made it back from my East Texas trip today, which was my first long ride. I put just under 2k miles on her between Thursday and today (Sunday). Overall MPG a little over 12 mpg for the whole trip! She ran like a dream. In between Kilgore and Kyle, more or less cruised 70~75. When punching it to pass a slow moving semi truck, I'd be just touching 90!

The only bit of trouble I had was was the blower fan switch. On my last fill up (60 miles from home), I had a hard time getting the fan to kick in. I knew it was being a bit flaky but let it slip my mind to get the fan switch replaced. The A/C had been pretty much blowing on high or one step down. One thing, I am glad I got my tint before taking the trip!

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I must be the world's Greatest Grinder because my welding well it might be a little lacking.

I am trying to weld a cab dolly and I make one pass with the welder and one or two with the grinder. Maybe that is how it is supposed to be done.

I am using a old stick machine I hear mig is easier maybe I should try mig.

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Got out there before it heated up and changed the alternator. It had been shutting off at low rpm and required a higher speed than normal to turn on again. Fixed.

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Yeah, the blower switches suck. For a long time after my switch connector melted I had been using a HD toggle switch hanging under the dash that switched it to high only.

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Turn the heat down a bit and move a bit faster. Otherwise not bad for a stick on thin 2all tubing.

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Dash repair done . A/C vents cut in , firewall shaved and smoothed , getting closer to paint . :chevy:

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Looking good Grumpy! :metal:

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Well I got the new upper control arms installed today. Got all the newly made hinge parts blasted and are in the hot tank tell tomorrow, pics to come. Yesterday I got the rear brake line installed with the needed mods and cleaned the inside on the box. So much to do. hood came off today so we can install the motor Monday, then check driveline for leingh and dif angle. Ordered the wheels too.
https://i.ibb.co/T4mgSqF/GQZD9957.jpg

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Nice Grumps

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Grumpy that is beautiful work, I am trying to decide where to buy filler panels and based on my welding skills from earlier post I will also need to find a welder if better skills than I have.

Ol Blue thank you for the suggestion of heat down and speed up. I want to buy a mig welder but I am trying to have a good excuse ready for the accountant/wife.

Blessings you guys

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Thanks guys , west9378 there are way better welders on this board than myself but that is why God invented grinders ! :lol: I learned awhile back whenever you need new expensive tools or parts for your project the best way to get your accountant/wife on board is to keep showing them the new truck ads and when they see those $50,000.00 and up price tags they seem to be a lot more receptive to a $500.00 welder . I know the purist go crazy every time they see another smoothed firewall but this cab was a good candidate for it and I have another rust free 67 cab for a stock build after this ones done . :chevy:

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Grumpy,
My firewall is not the worst but will need some attention. I like the looks of yours and may go that exact route when I pull the trigger on a full paint job. I'm no skilled welder but I make up for it in grinding wheels and patience.

Recently for me it's just been scuffing and priming, scuffing and priming.

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You do good work.

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I ordered a Borgeson Quick Ration Steering Box which is the last piece I need for my complete front end rebuild.

https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/produ...productid=1805

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My granddaughter and I doing a little truck bonding. I swear she thinks this will be hers someday!

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Nice they didnt make that for mine 40 years ago when i started my build, so I installed a 3 turn out of a TA, not just a bolt in. worked out well connected it to a cadi telo/ tilt column and added a vette wheel

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Replaced the Precision vent window seals I installed a few months ago with NOS seals. Took me about 6 hours per door, but it was totally worth it to get rid of the whistling wind noise caused by the Precision seals. I'll be happy if I don't have to disassemble my doors again anytime soon.

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Ha! I know how you feel, though went with replacements from RogerKoop! Makes me wonder what seals he uses. But I kind of bummed about the new repo glass but it is scratch free.

When I washed my truck a few days ago, not one drop of water made it through the doors/windows! I am sealed up good!

Great job pjmoreland!