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ordered a oil pressure line, it should be here in a day or two.

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I got my exhaust system about 95% done. I need to weld a brace to support the hanger and a couple of down spouts and it will be done. I will install the tail pipes later. I need to take the truck to the muffler shop for that. Too many bends.

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George you could save yourself some money at the muffler shop and do what most guys do, dump the pipes right before the rear axle and call it good.

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That is what I did. I went to the muffler shop today and he bent me two pipes and didn't charge me a dine. It pays to know someone in that trade. So my exhaust is done. I am waiting on a couple of items for my engine. Oil pressure line and a turn buckle for the alt. then I can start the engine. been a long time coming. But thanks for the advice. will take pictures of the turn downs tomorrow.

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Today I took the picture of the turn downs on the mufflers, so here it is. I also started sand blasting the wheels. I had three so I went to the bone yard and purchased two more. One for the spare tire.

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sand blasted one of the wheels it came out sweet. will post pictures tomorrow.

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oh no.... I hope you dont have to drive on gravel or dirt roads. Mine had turn downs like that and would kick up dust like crazy.... No knocking your build because you have done a great job, just wasnt sure if you realized that would happen or not. Even at a stop on pavement the dust would blow up off the street really bad.

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No, I am not going to leave it that way. I just wanted to get the bugs worked out on the truck before I take it to the muffler ship for the tail pipes.

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good deal man... I bought mine with the turn downs like that and just drove it over the summer untill I talked myself into the frame off. Im going to do like a 6x3 inch oval side dump in front of the drive tires.

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Yea I under stand about the dust. My shop is just a canopy without a concrete floor. I hope to have the truck running in a few weeks. George

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Today I finished sand blasting my rally style wheels and painted then satin black. Tomorrow I go looking for four tires I can use on the wheels. I also received the oil pressure line today. I will install it tomorrow and then I can start my engine, keep your fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong. It is getting real close to a driver guys.

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I found my tires today. 265 R75x15 So I will pick them up after I get the engine running. These are the rally wheels that I sand blasted and painted.

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Going to pick up all the fluids tomorrow for the engine start. keep your fingers crossed.

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I bet you're getting pretty excited now. Heck , a bunch if us are probably pretty excited for you.

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Yeah, what he said :metal:

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got all the fluids in the truck. I will start the engine Monday. Got to do another job this week inn.

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got tied up this week in moving someone. Monday I will crank the truck.

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265 R75x15's are pretty tall (30.7) George. Is that what size you had before?

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George,

Are you gonna pull the distributor and prime the oil system before you start it? I cant recall if its freshly rebuilt or not but its been about 2-3 years since its been run so it wouldn't hurt if even if its not rebuilt.

If it is a fresh break in be sure to run it at about 2000 rpm for 20 minutes to break in the cam. got to keep that oil splashing on the cam during break in.

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George if you need a priming shaft I have one you can use.

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Anticipation....the suspense is killing us.

Seriously, I hope everything works as it should, I have enjoyed following this build.

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I went down to 235 instead of 265
I wanted to crank the engine today, But it rained and just didn't feel like getting my back side wet. maybe tomorrow.

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always something getting in the way. I did not get to crank the truck today . One day maybe.

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I am still waiting for my tires to get here. So nothing done on the ole girl today.

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so does Patches run?

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not yet. I am planning on starting it Tuesday. Going to get my tires in the morning. So Tuesday looks like the day.

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Cool, good luck George. I've been watching your build for awhile. It'll be cool to see you driving it.

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IT"S A RUNNER!!!!!!!!!!
I finally got the ole girl running. I had to but another HEI distributor from a local supplier.
The MSD distributor was no good that I bought from a fellow board member 1 1/2 years ago. Guys check out the parts you buy and not just put them up somewhere. I also bought a set of four cragar 8" black wheels and center caps with new lug nuts

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here is the video of the truck running. I still have to put my rails back on the truck to separate the wires a little. To make it look clean. I will mount the tires on the rims Friday. Will post how they look on Friday. I can't up load the video something about a security token and ideas

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Probably just needed to replace the module in the distributor, they are cheap and easy to get. You could have put in a GM one even

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Congratulations on getting your truck running!!!!

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those Cragars are gonna look awsome..... congrats on lighting her up

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Yahoo!!!!! Congrats!

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I checked the module and it was good. so I went to the bone yard and picked up one that was in great shape for a song.

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Congratulations George!

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Can't wait to see pics of your truck with the new wheels.

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Well. UPS struck again. They can't find my other two wheels. So I contacted summit and they are shipping me two more wheel, they should be here Tuesday. So Wednesday I will marry the wheels to the tires and mount them on the truck. Every time I crank the truck it sounds better. can't wait until I can drive the ole girl. I have a exhaust leak on the manifold on the pass side. so I will tighten it up before Wednesday. Got to adjust the rear brakes and bleed the system. and then I will take it to the front end shop for allingment. Almost ready to drive,

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thanks Brian. It's been a long time coming.

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I will post pictures of the wheels and tires Wednesday and thanks

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Today I added anti freeze to the radiator and adjusted the rear brakes. I started to bleed the brakes but come upon a slight problem. The proportioning valve was a used one I pick up some where and it didn't work. so I bought a complete master and booster with proportioning valve with brackets and lines. a complete set up I just didn't want any problems with the brakes. it should be in in a few days. I don't like the way the torque converter sounded so I ordered a new one also. A minor set back but this way I know it will be right. So tomorrow I will pull the brake set up off the truck and start to pull the transmission back, I will not take the transmission all the way out of the truck. I did this before with the flex plate, I should have installed new torque converter then. But money was tight, so now I am paying for it in labor.
Still waiting for my other two wheels to come in. they should be here tomorrow I hope.