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Not today, but recently.

I dont know how to post videos ON the forum. How do you direct link youtube vids so they play on the site?

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O turned gen 6 valve covers from this to this. Impressed how good the stock ones can look

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Put the leafs and overload leaf back in the 72. Now she sits up in the rear and rides much harsher but I'm putting the hitch on tomorrow so it needed to be done

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Yesterday . Had the hitch fabricated all 1/4 inch square tube was able to tuck it in nice to the bumper. Just need to weld on the safety chain eyelets and wire it up

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Last visit @ paint shop. Should be coming with me next time.

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Installed the 679 Hayden rapid cool trans cooler pretty easy on this didn’t need to take anything of other than loosen the shroud I may make a couple of brackets so it not in the rad so to speak. Also mocked up where I may put the gauges . They look good in the console but I loose the cubby hole . The oil pressure guage will be replaced with a trans fluid temp gauge

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When I bought my truck a year ago, it came with a single newer key that fit the ignition but not the door locks. I have since replaced the door locks and ignition with a set from LockDoc. Today I was chasing down a rattle in my hood, and I found a Hide-A-Key magnetic box inside it, next to the striker plate. It had a key inside it, and it works with the original door locks! I don't think this is the original key based on it having a locksmith name stamped in it (WAGNER), but I still thought it was a cool find.

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I think that is cool. I always fear I will forget where I hide mine.

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Got a solid start on finishing my bed wood. These six pieces have the bottoms and edges done in black sealer and three coats of gunstock color stain. Will do the clear coat when I get the edge pieces ready.

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^^ looks great


I finished up the tow package on the 72 only thing I have to do is the gauges . Tows really well the factory temp gauge is a tad higher under power than without the trailer

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...today I caught mine on fire... a bit of a belch from the carb..... it's ok.... I put it out quick, just a burned up air filter and a crunchy hose.... already replaced and running in less than 30 minutes

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Radiator overflow bottle/bracket/hoses installed!

I used an old windshield washer bottle so it would look like it belonged there (the yellowing old look) instead of having a brand new white bottle. I also found a black "Engine coolant only" cap to match the windshield washer bottle cap.

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Plumbed in the manifold for the transmission temp sender no leaks just need to drill some holes for the mounting screws I have good continuity checked it because I had to use a little Teflon tape . Left half the fitting bare to help make a good contact . Tomorrow I’ll mount the gauges and wire it up .

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Finally, after waiting several weeks for parts, I was able to finish rebuilding my doors. All new internals, plus new vent windows and door glass. Last hurdle was the setting tape, that was way too thin. I ended up putting that tape against the glass, and backed it with tool box liner - worked like a champ. Under the door panels I added sections of Fat Mat to reduce vibrations. What a difference! Much quieter, and no more rattle. Nice, clear glass is also a welcome upgrade.

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One window set -

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Finished doors

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Well I put in the automatic transmission linkage. Twice got it working smooth then had to take it apart a third time. The hole for the linkage bushing was to small and I had to drill it out. Hope the third time is the charm :lol:

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Well today I worked on getting brake fluid in the lines and find a fitting for the brake booster vacuum hose. found the fitting and got it installed and got three of the calipers bled. Broke the bleeder valve, on the last one, so now I have to order a new one. This truck is going to drive me over the edge at this rate.:lol:

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Doors look great! :metal:

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:smoke:Thank you! I ordered rear glass today to complete the project

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Hung out with them

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Got my TT 2's mounted on the Bridgestone 255/60 17's. Got some detailing on the centre caps to do then I'll probaby mount em on the truck just to see the look. My truck is in for some changes in the next year or so.

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Didn't do it today but back in May I had the ECE Stainless Rear Mount Gas Tank I've had since 2003 along with the ECE Hidden Hitch and Hellwig Rear Sway Bar installed in my truck.

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Not any work got done on the truck except for hanging out with the shop mates and admiring it.

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Installed my new seat, seat belts, pedal pads, trim, headlight dimmer switch
and surround. It was a good day to finally move this interior along a little further.

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Finished up the bed wood and painted the strips. Now to set the bed back off and get it installed. Also finished up the fuel line from the rear tank to the fuel pump and ran new fuel gauge wire. Gauge appears to be working and we will see about accuracy.

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Plugging away. Got the cowl, hood, grill and bumper on.

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Replaced my tilt front end actuator this morning "BACKWARDS"
It was a brand new 2 row 1" tube radiator. Good thing is I have drove it and it is not leaking, bad news is I dont like it.
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If you are like me, when it will start pissing will always be on your mind, every time you are out in it. :lol:

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Dang, that wood looks good. I think I bought the same wood kit. Did yours come with the holes already drilled? Mine is still in the boxes.

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Jim - this is the basic yellow pine kit from Mar K and yes it was pre-drilled except the two edge pieces. I really almost hate to cover up the Boyd tank and all the work under the bed. It's probably the best looking part of the truck at this point.

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Running out of things to do to the truck, which I guess is a good thing?

I almost bought a camper but the guy didn't want to move more than $25 bucks, so I decided to pass. Heck, I am not really 100% I want a camper shell - it just happen to be for sale on Craigslist!

I did decided to buy these United Pacific C677201 Door Sills. Mine had these little rust dots that I kept cleaning up after washing the truck. I figure these are likely to rust at some point too, they weren't all that expensive. I was suppose to get them Friday but the showed up on Saturday. Speedway Motor was good on their shipping guarantee and refunded the FedEx charges because it was 1 day late. Which was nearly the price of one sill!

Now if I can only find some of those wood grain bed rails..... though that will kill me ever getting a camper shell ha!

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Well, actually this reminds me of three things I would love to do! Gas Task relocate and a hidden hitch!

How is that Hellwig Rear Sway Bar? Do you like it, notice a difference?

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New carb had to helical one of the stud holes. Carb looks out of place on the truck

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Progress on the Medium Blue and white short bed. 70 bolts to assemble the bed and mount to the frame. Now drilling lots of holes in fresh paint.

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Oh crap, sorry to see that, it would drive me crazy just knowing the damage is there.

SoCoC10, she looks great man, well done so far.

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SoSoC10 that truck is going to look sweet when your done

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It's hard to believe that a rubber seal would cut into a steel yoke like that, but I've seen it happen before
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I found a key in a hide-a-key box inside my hood that fit my original door locks. I sent that key and the ignition cylinder to LockDoc. He rekeyed the cylinder. I installed everything back in my truck today. I like having the older looking octagonal key. Also, the door locks have a slight detent in the position where you remove the key that the replacement locks I had in my truck did not have. It makes it much easier to find the neutral position where the key will slide out.