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We got the cab mounted on the frame and bolted down. MILE STONE!! For those who missed it I save a plate for ya.

:metal::gmc2::bann::ennyd::four:

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Installed the engine and transmission, Sandblasted the pulley's, alternator bracket then painted and install. Measured the belt and purchased and install. I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Tuesday brings Harmonic balancer bolt and new starter. It's scary when you call up Summit to order parts and the guy on the other end remembers your first name $$.
I think I'll call the truck Chevolds. 425 hp 455.

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Well this is my first post to this thread and I got a lot done. I have been collecting parts for this truck since I got it a couple of months ago. Today I removed the rear shocks and springs. Let the truck down and marked it for the c notch. Removed the entire stock front suspension and got the right side replaced with the new stuff. Swapped in the 83 A arms and the 2 1/2 inch dropped spindles and got the bag hardware mounted to the cross member. Had the new arms prepped and ready to go all painted up and with all new ball joints and bushings. I had all ready modded the lower control arms for bags. Plan to get the front end all mounted up tomorrow. Will start on the power steering and power brakes next.
Jimmy

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Dropped off parts at the plater for rechrome. Got the engine parts to get it on the 61 on the road, and, disassembled cleaned the extra mirrors. Stupid rain !! I'd bring the truck home today if it wasen't raining. There are only 2 seasons in California.... Summer and waiting for Summer.

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Sand blasted the inner fenders and painted them.Ran a tap through all of the front sheet metal mounting points.Might reunite them tomorrow!

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Put on a new starter, my old one was acting up. I also picked up a GMC grille, but I have to find the bezels now. Wish me luck on that one:lol:.

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Looks great! It's nice to see a genuine engine swap every now and then!

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Jbgroby that's going to be a nice:gmc2:when you get done. All those guys helping set the cab on kinda looks like a pissing contest, just kidding now:lol:
The plate of yummies looks good also...Vernski:barn:

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Thought about getting my cab on. Then it snowed a bunch so I worked on my snowmachine. Going riding tomorrow.:metal: Then I'll put my cab on.

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69 Camaro tank mounting brackets and straps built and assembled. Tomorrow I'll be installing it into the truck, it got dark before we could do it.

I may run the lines and wiring tomorrow as well, but the tank can't be used till I get a gas cap for it.

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added a turn signal switch and some indicator lights on the dash, added a new interior light with door activated switch and picked up a freebiee steering wheel that if it fits is going on.

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Took the original 3 on the tree manual tranny out of the truck!
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/s...b/IMG_4740.jpg

By the way, I'm planning on selling this tranny since I have no use for it. How much do these go for?

Thanks guys

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with new paint last weekend installed the doors and hardware,installed the tailgate.reinstall the glass tomorrow.

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Went from this:
http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/images/.../65gmc_42s.jpg

to this:

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/images/...gettin_low.jpg


I know its 8 lug and just sitting on the axles at the moment, just waiting on some parts to come in to get it down the rest of the way.

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Purdy'd up the valve cover, installed the HEI dist., and put on the new alternator. It's starting to go back together now.... Maybe I will drive it this spring...

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I cut up my fenders and patched them with lmc patch panels.
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your truck looks just like the one on the cover of the new LMC catalog. nice truck

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Thank you. Check out this pic from last year compared to the lmc one.
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After 4 long years. She runs again.

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Glad to see you brought the truck back down to earth.
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Adjusted the kick down linkage I installed last week. I forgot about the adjustment and was worried sick all weekend that my transmission problems were back. Such a relief to just push a button, pull the clip out a little and now it runs smooth! haha
Saturday I had another brain fart, after installing the cable the engine wouldn't turn over. I've been having all sorts of electrical isssues (PO had alot of aftermarket wiring everywhere just twisted together, no nuts or tape or anything.) So I get out my meteres and start tracking it down.... turns out I just knocked the distributor cap plug out when installing the cable. I'm laughing at myself now, but was I mad then !

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Installed the front clip,replaced the plug wires,finished plumbing the carb,partially rewired the harness for the new style alternator.Cranked it but the distributor is out a tooth.Soon.....

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thats pretty cool i'd keep that issue for sure. you might as well have a little fun with it you can make up some big story about how you truck got on the cover.:lol:

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I was going to buy new trim. Then I decided to try and polish them up. It took a few tries but I figured out a good process. sand with 500, sand with 2000, rub with never dull, roughly polish with toilet paper, and finish polish with micro fiber towel. This process was very fast. 5 minutes from start to finish on one piece.
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Nice result, certainly worth the investment.

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I finally installed my third brake light and it looks/works great! :metal:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1439.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1437.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1455.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1463.jpg

And here is a sneak peak at my gauges that I'm reworking. I'll have more details soon :ito:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1436.jpg


Tony

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That brake light looks good!

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Looks great Tony. Easy install wasn't it, and just like it was made for our trucks.

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Man I love that brake light! Where did you get it? Your dash is going to be neat also,I'm jealous kinda anyway

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Check out post #39 and #43 here for information and a "How To": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=brake

Credit for this idea goes to site member "Big Fenders", see post #7 on the above mentioned thread.

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Thanks guys,

X2 on Lake's post. I got mine on Ebay. The desert sun kills plastic and rubber here. The few that I looked at parting out, were sun damaged, so I went with a new one from ebay. This is the one that I ordered http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00...ht_24479wt_941

Big Fenders inspired me to just do it. I wasn't sure that I wanted to drill into the cab to mount it, but it just looked too good...

I personally think that this is one of the best upgrades for our trucks... cheap, easy and improves safety :metal:

Thanks for the comments on my dash too ;) I ordered some parts and when they arrive, I will post pics on the progress :smoke:



Tony

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Did mine last weekend.......:lol:

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Looks good :metal:

Man, I sure love that big back window... :metal:



Tony

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[QUOTE=AZ66GMC;4514668]Thanks guys,

X2 on Lake's post. I got mine on Ebay. The desert sun kills plastic and rubber here. The few that I looked at parting out, were sun damaged, so I went with a new one from ebay. This is the one that I ordered http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00...ht_24479wt_941

Big Fenders inspired me to just do it. I wasn't sure that I wanted to drill into the cab to mount it, but it just looked too good...

Love the brake light but on your dash it looks like you used plastic lenses (colored) exactly where did you get those lenses I am in the process of doing my 66 gmc dash and was wondering what to use for those idiot lights. I did find a 5000rpm sun tach on craigslists and am now looking for a clock out of a 62 impala or corvair for the other side.....thanks for you help !!!


here is a link to my instrument cluster which is still in process,

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...99080648_wodHJ


:gmc2: Kieth

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Heres what we did this week, getting ready to paint the firewall and interior.............Medium Fawn Poly, as usual I got carried away and started sound, heat, and cold insulating the cab......

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...98227820_Qp2p6 :gmc2:


more pictures:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...99080403_FNkUv

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Doggone it Lakeroadster,now you have me looking at every truck's 3rd brakelight to see if it would work.

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Yeah, it's an addiction.... :lol: I did the same thing until Big Fenders turned us on to the late model 'burb light.

I made a bit more progress on my hidden stereo installation today.

I cut down some Sony speaker boxes I had laying around so they would fit under the bucket seats. I didn't want the speakers visible since the radio is hidden. Wires are all run and I installed the antenna and the antenna extension cable. Only thing left to do is get an antenna adapter for the radio. It seems GM changed the antenna connection on 1988 and up radios.

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/44...600x600Q85.jpg

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Hi Kieth,

I got the LED's from ebay. This is the seller that I got mine from eBay

They have different colors and will combine shipping ;)

I used some scrape Lexan to make the fillers to insert in place of the original indicator lenses. I used and 1 1/8" hole saw to cut them out and then the LED fit right into the pilot hole for the hole saw :smoke:

I just ordered the same decal for the gauges and should be in early next week :metal:

I'll post pics soon




Tony

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Replaced a flat...dry rot finally got to it.....not much else...

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Started scuffing the engine compartment to clean up and paint so it looks a little better. My future son in law and son were huge help on this chore.
A little progress is still progress, before and after.