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It was COLD today and very rainy, so I hardly went out except to run electrolysis on the other radiator bracket. A slow process but at least it's cheap and pretty effective.

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What does electrolysis do? Is that a plating process or a derusting process?

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Electrolosis can be used for de rusting .

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Got a dumb question, How do you get the latest post/thread on top. I have to scroll down to the bottom to see the latest.

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Doesn't sound like a dumb Q. to me .

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well today around 10:00 am I stood in my drive way and watched ole dollor drive off , headed to Waco today , and then on to Houston Texas, I hope the new owner has a much fun with her as I did.....Gone But Not Forgotten .....Don

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supposed to do it by it self ? ask one of the addmin.

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you can click the 'quick links' drop down menu and select "edit options" and see if any of the thread display options tickle your fancy..

jeff in long beach.

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Okay.
No need to look back.
What's next?????

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Got her running again, dam feels good !

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here is what I came up with, and I need to pm you first chance I get ....

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No need.
Unless you're inviting me to a BBQ....Texas style!!!!

I love El Caminos.

:metal::metal:

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I replaced the alternator and the little fuses near the headlights and now the amp gage works!
Last weekend, I sectioned my bench seat foam and re-topped it with high density 3" foam and trimmed/sanded it to look as it should. Way firmer and not sitting in the crater. My arse is thankful.

Tom

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that will work for me.....come on down brother.

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Dollar, what year is that El Camino? I bought my son an '82 Monte Carlo that I just received a crate 350 for.. They're essentially identical minus the rear..

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SLOWLY making progress. work on it every evening when I get home.stupid job keeps getting in the way. got some of my new interior test fitted.

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Picked up the RH/LH upper tailgate moldings and they're mint. Wasn't cheap, $170 with shipping. I "kinda" only needed the RH, but the LH I already had isn't quite perfect.

As appearances go (exterior, interior, under the hood), all that's left is to figure out the rear window frame, and the paint separator molding under the cab. Of five pieces, two pass. Hopefully not looking at repro. for those, because all else will be mint OEM.

That said, I've picked up a few items that are repro, like small rubber bumpers, battery tray (well worth it), wire gutters, bolts etc......The wiring, mounts, and seat cover will be repro. for certain.

Expensive hobby. I've even delayed my retirement by 6 months (out 12/2016). Long story, but a 6-month delay puts an additional 15K in my pocket. This project may reach 25K.

Incidentally, excellent engine and interior up above. Nice work.

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mine is a 1983 I think it has the same doors as the monte..he will like it.

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you got that truck looking good , love the seats....NICE

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He's very excited to get started on it. We're pulling out the 267 and trans tomorrow.. He just turned 18 5 days ago and his car has delayed work on my 72 C10. I hope someday our kids truly understand our sacrifices for them... Lol

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Today I finally put my new tires and wheels on. 325/65/18 Firestone Destination A/T's, Helo He886 18" wheels. Wasn't sure about going with the 18's but I got the tires for an awesome deal from My brother so I decided to go for it. Still not sure if it was the way to go but it'll do for now. 72 Cheyenne Super 4" Rancho lift.

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I got the fan shroud cleaned up (well a little anyway). I couldn't do electrolysis on it and keep the original sticker and I couldn't reach it all with the wire brush. I did what I could and found this neat little guy, all covered up by the 2nd rate 1990 paint and bondo job.

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...psz8yuaxlw.jpg

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4nunacnp.jpg

I taped off the sticker and gave the shroud (it's not really a "shroud" but I call it that) and 1 radiator bracket a coat of NAPA Rust Treatment.

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...pszu5vs66j.jpg

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You sold your lwb stepside with spare tire cutout? :jdp:

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yep I think they will some day understand, it truly great that both of you can do things together , its where dreams come from . there always time for the truck later.....that's cool.

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yea the guy wanted the whole truck...lol and the tool box my son made for me. we talked to them tonight about an hour ago , they like to never got to Waco , every time they stopped the people looking at the truck would not let them leave , and when they got to the eating place they were to meet the new owner the owner and the whole place went out side and looked at the truck. the guy that drove it to Waco is now trying to buy it from the new owner..... its cool to hear that some one else likes ole dollor as much as I did. I think the trucks name is going to be the Liberty truck....I guess that will work....

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That stance is perfect IMO. Looks awesome!

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2nd day of installing new wiring harness from American autowire, I was crimping the terminals that goes on the connector thats plugs into the dash. Well I crimped then wrong. I striped the wire & sled the wire to far in. the cooper is under the bow part of the terminal. The bow on the terminal is design to relax when connecting to the dash. Went to NAPA, no old style terminals in their book. Have to wait til Tuesday (Monday a holiday) & call Autowire. Day three today Engine bay.

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Finished installing a new starter. The wife pulled her 67 out and the. Then it would not start. Just a solid click. Few whacks with a hammer and it started. So we went and got a new starter and its bolt holes were not as deep as the old one so be to get shorter starter bolts. But it starts good now.

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Put the seatbelts back in, only to remove those as I just had to soak the bolts in Evaporust. I also degreased the attachment tabs.

Zip tied the cushion around the fuel shutoff valve.

Put the new floor mat in. It fits nearly perfect and I think it'll be fine. It came from Classic Parts.

Holding off on the seat until the mat can "take a set" to the floor contours.

Primed the fan cover and 1 radiator bracket. Hit the other bracket with Rust Treatment (NAPA).

Also cleaned out the garage a bit.....getting more room for the next steps.

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ug0bano.jpg

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...pszws3wzfx.jpg

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That floor mat looks *perfect* ~ the seat bolt holes don't appear to line up correctly tho' .

What's the Vendor again ? maybe a link ? I'd like to buy that exact mat for my '60 C/10 low hump cab .

I hope they have the longer version that goes back under the seat as that'll quiet it down much more .

Don , I'm shocked and amazed ~ after all the hard work you put in , Ol Dollar is gone ! .

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Thanks man but looking at the original mat, the bracket cut outs didn't line up either. At least one bolt on either side went through the mat.

My original mat looked exactly like this one, with the "tails" on either side. The only other version Classic Parts had was without the tails, so it covered even less. I was going to put down some floor insulation but I have that gaping rust hole under the fuel tank---I didn't think any insulation would be a benefit until I can get that fixed.

Let me try and find you a link. Remember to look for low or high hump.

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-.../#.VWFRp09Viko

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New to the boards. Picked up a '71 C10 on Wednesday. She's a work in progress. Little rust, little more rust preventer, more than a little house paint in the interior. White with blue. Today, she got new shoes. Not sure how old the ones she was wearing were, but they were awfully cracked.
Oh, the specs. LWB, leafs and disks, 350, TH350.

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You do understand that we need pics. My gosh man, WE NEED PICS!

:wop:

Now though:

:welcome2:

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Thanx for the link ! .

Does it come with any padding ? .

Is it really made in America ? .

I also need to get some under dash / cowl padding .

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Nate yes ole dollor is gone south , I found another one and fell in love, ole dollor was finished and didn't need to be worked on any more . and I was made an offer I could not pass up , it went to a great home and will be loved.

keep all the good work on yours going on, cant wait to see yours finished . you been at it a long time. Don

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I just can't imagine an Elky taking it's place Don :lol: .

I hope to never have to buy another truck after this , I'm looking forward to working it as usual in spite of the new paint ~ wait'll you guys see what he did to my new bed wood .

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more leg room and its cool . always wanted one , and they are rare ...... only 7 or 8 in Anton , pop. 1,200 lol .

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More leg room in an Elky ? . that's amazing .

Those things are _everywhere_ here , stolen often .

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All I have done today is clean up the seat belt bolts with Evaporust and the wire wheel. I now have a coat of NAPA Rust Treatment on those. I also painted a couple more coats of Gloss Black onto 1 radiator bracket and the fan cover.

I found the other original rear cab bolt and cleaned it up also.......I have no use for it but I want to keep all of the truck's original hardware.

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see Nate , they know a steal when they see it. they may be worth stealing ..... Who Knows.