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I've heard about centering the piston, but I'm going to have to look into how to do it. Thanks for the heads up! |
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I've had three 6 cylinder tach clusters, they are pretty rare but out there. It's not going to hurt anything to keep the 8 cylinder tach until you can swap it out.
The attached pic shows you how the tool works. You have to open up the end of the valve and push the piston back to the center position. Pull the brake switch so you can watch and see when it is centered |
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Got a shipping notification from UPS... looks like some parts are beginning to make their way from Apache Junction to my little garage. Probably just front and rear coil-overs, which actually come from Indiana, but I am stoked to start receiving parts from our friends at Porterbuilt. :D
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Sweet!!!
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Awesome news, always love getting new parts
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Pro Performance has a Boyd Welding fuel tank group buy going on for us, but I think I'm going to have to miss out. I thought I had my plan figured out, side fill through the marker light, but I really like the caps n2billet uses from crafty b (http://www.crafty-b.net/products/gas...e=pages&page=3). One of these caps would have to be mounted in the center to look right which negates participating in the group buy. Here is a pic of the one I like. Pic is courtesy of his web site... What say you??
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Won't Boyd's Welding make you a "center fill" tank?
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what's your ultimate plan for the truck? are you ever going to use the bed that would make the center fill a problem? Or would it never see it's bed used for anything and the center fill wouldn't be a problem, or even a cool conversation piece at a show?
If you plan on using the bed much, the center fill might not be the best option. I've got one, but it's nearly flush with the ribs in the bed floor, so a load wouldn't be an issue, unless I forget to fill it before loading the bed. :lol: Good luck making a decision, both ideas are pretty slick! |
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C'mon Duane! Don't bring common sense into this! :lol:
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I'd say go for it. It looks trick.... And if common sense was going to be used this thread would not exist. Lol.
Oh I know where a 6.0 is at..... Call me if your interested. |
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It's no secret that I am less than enthused about this truck at this point than I was when I purchased it. I have been struggling with what I want to do with this truck and what many others believe should be done with it. I know… I know, it’s mine so I should do what I want with it, right? Well, not so much. First, I value the opinions of some members due to their knowledge and/or successful builds which weighs on me. Second, if a truck has a significant configuration, or low miles for instance, then you’d like to honor that by not doing something irreversible to it. There are quite a few people that feel that way about this truck, and commented here and on Instagram about being true to the originality of the truck. I am coming to a crossroads where it will become a point of no return, a decision will have to be made, and I am becoming more comfortable with the direction I have chosen. This is not a Yenko Camaro or a pristine ’63 split window Corvette, so it will not be a shame to alter it, it will most certainly increase its value. (Especially the Porterbuilt parts!) This truck will likely need to be painted after the sheet metal is fixed and I’m thinking some GM 503 light green just may be in order… just maybe. ;) |
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Buck - Hate to see you struggle with the decisions on the truck but I'm confident you'll do the right thing for you and your son. Enjoy following this thread and look forward to seeing how Shiro progresses over the next few months.
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Buck, here is a frame that has some Porterbuilt stuff already done and another ad for some Porterbuilt tubular control arms.
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/4280533689.html http://huntsville.craigslist.org/pts/4300289888.html |
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If you put that filler in the bed, you can't cover it up! Just sayin' :lol:
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Hey Buck. I have been kind of growing threw the same thing you have.. And my dad enlightened me in a way I haven't looked at it. Your truck has the original motor and that's awesome, but when your finished original motor or not, your going to have billet wheels and porterbuilt of which neither even existed when your truck was new ,, no one will be complaining that you ditched stock suspension or stock wheels.. As you said it isn't a yenko or a split window, have a matching numbers 6 cylinder means nothing in my book either anymore... So with that being said, do what you and your son like, because at the end on the day that's all that matters
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I hope this helps too, your dealing with a great color to match back, we bought this solid truck, besides cab and rockers were rotten and the new owner replaced all the rust the cab and rockers were the same on both sides. You can do it! Whether you decide to paint the truck or not!
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Hey Buck cool plans for the truck. Have you thought about getting another frame to build with all the Porterbuilt stuff and engine swap...etc? You could keep the truck in its current state and take care of some of the body issues and minor stuff and still be able to enjoy the truck as is. I find alot of projects get put on the back burner and intrest is lost and are sold off. All the cruise nites kick off next month it would be a shame not to enjoy it before tearing it apart. Now if i can only follow my own advice....i tear everything apart as soon as i get my hands on it!:lol:
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We started replacing the vent windows and seals today. My son did very well and asked a lot of questions along the way, I'm very proud. :D The passenger side is done, we'll tackle the drivers side in the morning.:metal:
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Progress is good!
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Yep, something to do while we wait on the good stuff from Nate and the Porterbuilt gang to show up. Did receive a few parts... coil-overs from RideTech and the steering rack and column hookup kit from Unisteer.
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Shorts and a t-shirt in February! Only in Florida!
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Looking good!
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Please send me some of that sun! its snowing here again.... Wings look great too!
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Very nice!
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Looks great, I'm jealous of your son wearing shorts in February too, that is awesome, maybe someday :lol:
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Man I'm jealous. Do you rent out your boy since he has the know how? My old blue girl needs some vent tlc.
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Buck - not assuming you don't know,.. just making a statement. On the outside what rust you can see is all you can describe when you are in a 'seller' situation. As a buyer,.. when you get it home and tear into it beyond where the previous owner did,.. you will always find more rust than is visible. Its easy to blame the seller just remember it was likely an honest sale as he could only represent what he could see.
That's an awesome truck man.. don't let it discourage you and your son. Just keep digging.. you'll get it worked out. |
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Just trying to help and encourage you to keep at it is all.
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Just got caught back up. Rust sucks!!! But you have what seems like a great plan for your sons truck, and some rust repair will just make him more vested in the trucks future. Suck it up, cut it up and fix her up. It's already a cool truck, but when you get done...It's gonna be an awesome truck! He's a lucky kid, for sure!
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