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I saw the sweatshirt but we dont know if he was wearing something over it or not because he didnt say which is why I asked.
Some people actually wear safety equipment like leather aprons and sleaves, so you dont know unless you ask.

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:lol: a little flesh wound....I "WAS" trying to be safe but just no room...I had impact gloves on, a face shield AND safey glasses, and they didn't help one bit ;)
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Im just glad you are ok those tools are extremely dangerous.
After my accident it dawned on me that if my power tool actually had a guard on it I would have never got injured in the first place, unfortunately the guard broke off and I never replaced it, so the whole thing is actually my fault for not replacing the guard so lesson learned I will be replacing the guard before I use that tool again because without the guard it is potentialy a life threatening tool.

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i go through a ton of cut off blades and the Dewalt ones are the only ones that dont just shatter on me ? usually 1.99 apiece

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Well...using. 6" cut off wheel on a 4 1/2" grinder....the guard won't fit ;)

Plus, the way this kicked back the gaurd wouldn't have helped....it only moved a few inches....but that was enough to grab my shirt and suck the tool to my skin as it ate up my shirt....

This didn't shatter...the breakage is from it hitting the pavement as I pivoted away from it as it grabbed my shirt...

Never had one shatter on me....and these are the hf ones....used a ton w/ no issues


Lesson is don't use a 6" wheel on a 4 1/2" grinder....there isn't much area to hold onto the tool and when under a truck holding it at an awkward angle....it's a recipe for disaster...

I think I'm going to try a sawzall to finish this cut and the one on top....
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xeen i apologize i wasnt trying to come across as ignorant towards your comment, i was trying to be a smart alec and sometimes it doesnt work in my favour lol

iv had wire wheels on angle grinders get caught in my clothes a couple of times, thats alway fun

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Its cool man, I wasnt busting your balls, we're all good no worries.

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Overall got a decent amount done...

The crossmember is high on priorities but just foundd out the cpp one I paid for on the 24th just shipped so I won't have it till oct 3rd supposedly? Better late than never....as long as it shows up and is complete...

The interior painting is complete. Actually started re-assembly. Put down some old, leftover dynamat but it's not sticking great so I'm going to add some adhesive to the looser pieces....put the foam mat backer and rubber mat. I cleaned it up but it still had a brown/grey hue...so I got some trim/bumper paint and sprayed it and it looks like new. Without the one tear in it this thing looks awesome!

Also painted the back cab wall and the gas tank semi-gloss black. Yes, it's overkill...but it took less than one can of rustoleum and there were some areas of surface rust on the back cab wall....and since the seat back folds forward....I wanted the gas tank to look good if I folded down the seat.
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Glad to hear your ok dude. Great progress!
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Man you are moving fast on this project its impressive.

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Thanks!
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Thanks, definitely won't have everything I want done in time for the board meet, but doing those things now that would mean double the work later....
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That's a cool lamp. Seems to light up a lot.
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I hear ya, but hell I bet you get it done with time to spare and have time for extra stuff you didnt think you would get to and and end up being happy with the progress by the time the meet happens.
I wish I could go but my truck wont be done by then, I'm hoping I can go to one in another 6 months or so.

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Just got home from Jersey. Almost ready to drop in that motor and trans? Did you order a trans crossmember? I'm sure you have a small pile of driveshafts but do you have one you know will fit? How about a battery?

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That light is pretty sweet

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It's cool....got it for $10 on clearance...the full size version was like 190...

It's a big flourescent and wobbles without falling so it's perfect for work areas....also has a plug I can plug any tool into right where the light is so it's ideal...

Hope you are right :)

Crossmember ordered early last week and just shipped from cali today :(
I have the driveshaft the po said he used w/ a 350/350 combo as well as another supposedly set up for that and a few more sizes including 2pc if needed...
I have a battery....need to make sure it's still good....will put it on the battery charger/conditioner and see. Had my alt checked out before painting it. Have an almost new starter. Planning to pick up antifreeze and trans fluid tomorrow or sun....already have oil...
Got my flywheel, torque converter, and fuel pump/rod out ready to go....will finish cleaning gasket areas and bolting last items to the block and checking to make sure I have all the bolts for bolting the brackets to the engine.

Thanks, has served me well!
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Got my rag joint in yesterday (larger to fit the 73 up box (better turning ratio) I have). My restored van tilt came in today...will check it out tomorrow and take pictures.

Found the harness from my 70. Set up for full gauges and every light/switch worked when I took it out a few months ago...going to clean that up and install tomorrow. Also plan to install the gas tank.

Saddle upholstery parts are on order and in production...

Trying to decide on manual air valves or accuair elevel. (can get a great deal but still pricey...)
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Nice progress ! your movin right along !

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Thanks, quick picture as I work on it today....had to wait till my wife's yard sale was over.
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I see its rockin' the new caps!

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2 of 4 ;)

And......
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Looks awesome lovin the progress and those caps are awesome perfect patina match too! :metal:
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great progress!

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I just saw this one, very cool. I think it's my favorite of all your projects. I plan to be in Richmond the next 2 weekends if you need any misc parts. I've been lazy and haven't got rid of any 67 stuff yet.

Did you get a chance to check the ratio on that rear if you still have it?

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Bye bye crossmember! Those things can be a pain, can't they? Keep up the hard work. You are making great progress. I think we should set up a photo shoot with our "shop trucks" once yours is done.

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Thanks, I really like them! My wife....not so much :( good news is she wants me to get 20's asap....bad news is... $$$ :lol:

Thanks....trying to buy, start and finish my build before you finish your wiring ;)
J/k :haha:

Thanks. It's my favorite too! I checked and found a code but haven't found it listed anywhere...need to look at it again and will let you know the code so maybe you can confirm its' ratio...

It took way too long and injured me...so yes...a pain :lol:

And a big 10-4 on the photo shoot....I'll bring the red and white....you bring the blue :flag:

Trying to get pics uploaded now...
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Still working on pics...but progress today consisted of: removing the clutch pedals, column, and intermediate shaft. Also got the gas tank re-installed and connected other than sending unit wire. Still have to bolt it down and put my NOS filler neck grommet on ;) I emptied the tank being used (from my 70) and no sediment or rust inside :cool:

Got the repairs skim coated and will sand and paint tomorrow. Found a rattle can of gloss red paint on my shelf. Test sprayed a spot behind where the bed will be and sanded down witbh 2000 wet/dry (dry) and was pleasantly surprised by the closeness of the color match. Will help in areas I have to cut out sheetmetal...especially the cab corner and lower door on pass side.

Drilled out and collapsed another intermediate shaft I had to use with the van tilt.
Sprayed my new rag joint and the int. shaft and need to remember to paint one of my ps boxes tomorrow... also painted thepower brake booster brackets. Booster has been painted
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Pics
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Good, they worked ;) I used the smallest hole saw I had, then used my copper spoon to fill the hole the center bit makes, put the patch in my vice and ground down to size. Patches came out very well considering I still am using flux core at home.

More pics
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First pic shows the driver's rocker opened up and rust converter sprayed liberally all inside

Then the second pic is a light skim coat on the driver' s upper channel patch.
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Here's a picture of the gas tank in place with the fuel line connected (I blew air through the lines first and they were surprisingly clean).

I wouldn't have painted the tank but it had some overspray on it and since my bench tilts forward...I wanted it to look good back there ;)
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Nice job! Things are going quickly. I hope you have some more of those panels. The Old Man may need some of them!

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Thanks, I have a few more of the panels....fit isn't very good but I only use them sparingly and save the leftovers for small patches...

Especially with this being a patina truck I'm trying to cut out as little as possible...

Out to work on it some more....
On the way home from Church I bought the rest of the fluids needed to fire up the engine..... that stuff adds up quick....priced it at auto zone and bought for around 20 cheaper at walmart...
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Progress yesterday...not as much as i'd like and after another dr visit this morning and my wife's bday this evening....trying to fit in a few hours work on the truck....
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Looking real good as usual..

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Nice progress
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