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NEWFISHER 12-30-2012 01:09 AM

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I started at 9 am pulling the granny low 4 speed, both cross members etc and installing a 700r4. I had to cut the fire wall at the bell housing for it to clear. Mounted a linear cooler, hooked up a lokar tv cable set up, re routed a brake line crossover, moved the rear axle back an inch so the 92 Sblazer 4door drive shaft would fit with a conversion joint to 1310 and welded in a CPP crossmember.

Headed back at it in the morning to install the TCI 4th gear lock up kit, fill it with fluid, toss the driveshaft in, mount the lokar shifter to the installed bracket and take it for a spin!
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Oklahoma_k5 12-30-2012 01:24 AM

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Got the Wheel wells put in so the bed would clear the tires. http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...a4d6a2734a.jpg

Still got some grinding to do on this side
http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...724f520143.jpg

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...590e472d17.jpg

Then I hung all the sheet metal back on it just to make sure the wheel base is right and the wheels are where I like them in the wheel wells before welding it all solid.

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...625c9c3a8e.jpg

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...91cdcf7856.jpg

Daze57 12-30-2012 01:48 AM

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v v sharp !

arturo7 12-30-2012 03:07 AM

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Worked on my beast pretty much all day. Morning, noon, and night.

Seems like I didn't I accomplish a dvmn thing...

lowdownstar 12-30-2012 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by arturo7 (Post 5784944)
Worked on my beast pretty much all day. Morning, noon, and night.

Seems like I didn't I accomplish a dvmn thing...

I have those days all the time LOL


Ray

lazypineapple 12-30-2012 09:37 PM

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After 2yrs 9 mo I drove it.
From the Maiden Voyage today

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...80315178_n.jpg

DransportGarage 12-30-2012 10:28 PM

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I've been off the truck project for 6 months while the tennis elbow pain healed up (cortisone, therapy, etc.). I think it's 100% now, so I'm diving back in.

I reviewed Blackdiesel's videos on one-piece window installation (great work, BTW!). The tracks are done and I've formed and installed the glass run channel. I put the bracket on the glass, and the glass in the channel. Right now I'm taking my first guess at where my power window regulator should bolt in, and I'm fab'ing the attachment to the glass.

swanny11 12-30-2012 11:15 PM

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http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/x...psdf6b7af3.jpg
http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps1a2863d2.jpg
Got the metal bent, got the pieces tac welded andddd tomorrow we are making supports.

Jaylow72 12-31-2012 05:39 PM

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Today i ended up putting on my windsheild sunvisor 0n the 58 wow how it really changes the look

_Ogre 12-31-2012 07:44 PM

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salt season started december 26 here
truk is officially parked for the winter

sob :(

NEWFISHER 12-31-2012 10:08 PM

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Drove a tank of fuel through mine today. Got the tv cable and shift adjusted, washed it and have been just cruisin around all day. Stopped at the hardware store and picked up some plastic coated cable, stainless eyebolt and hardware, a pad lock and made a " keep the unwated folk out from under my hood " device. Had some strange looks from people in the parking lot and asked if I "needed a jump" 3 times.
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Coach529 12-31-2012 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lazypineapple (Post 5786275)
After 2yrs 9 mo I drove it.
From the Maiden Voyage today

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...80315178_n.jpg

That is a huge step....congrats!!

rollinrooster 01-01-2013 10:02 PM

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Worked on steering column... still need to finish.:smoke:

NEWFISHER 01-02-2013 12:53 AM

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Drove another tank full of fuel through it. 700r4 shifts awesome, drives great with the new 250 and all the new tapered bearings/Sids steering drop axle stuff. I even convinced the wife to bundle up on our 31 degree day and hit some country roads to see how it drove! The only wrench I turned on it was to adjust Tv pressure a final time.

NEWFISHER 01-02-2013 12:55 AM

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Rollinrooster...steering looks clean, I always like the look of shooting the intermediate shaft through long tube headers!

pvienneau 01-16-2013 08:22 AM

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Pulled the front grill radiator, top and bottom rad shrouds, fan, and Rad Bracket. Started cleaning and painting in a hammered black. Great whther this past weekend in Boston.

focusedontheprize 01-16-2013 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER (Post 5790490)
Drove another tank full of fuel through it. 700r4 shifts awesome, drives great with the new 250 and all the new tapered bearings/Sids steering drop axle stuff. I even convinced the wife to bundle up on our 31 degree day and hit some country roads to see how it drove! The only wrench I turned on it was to adjust Tv pressure a final time.

You are putting some serious miles on that rig, I love it haha.

How does it drive with all the steering drop axle stuff on it?

focusedontheprize 01-16-2013 09:57 AM

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Not physically working on it unfortunately, but gathering parts....going to order Langdon's split exhaust manifolds for the 292 this week. Was going to wait, but with the trip coming up I decided to do it earlier.

Jesse49chevy 01-16-2013 09:59 AM

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Coach529, congrats your truck looks great. if you dont mind, what size wheels and tires are you running, also curious about the rear end?

Jesse49chevy 01-16-2013 10:43 AM

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sorry, i guess i should be asking LAZYPINEAPPLE....

Coach529 01-16-2013 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse49chevy (Post 5821641)
sorry, i guess i should be asking LAZYPINEAPPLE....

I am curious as well!!

tbrown5079 01-16-2013 12:43 PM

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Bolted the throttle control to the firewall. It will be behind the battery. Drilled the hole through the firewall and bottom battery box brace for the harness.
Finished the emergency brake cables. Used the origional handle bolted to the brake booster bracket. Movin on!

lazypineapple 01-16-2013 01:57 PM

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fronts are Diamond Backs 225/60/15 3.5 BS and a 1/2" spacer on 7x15 Hot Rod rallies
Rears are 245/60/15 on 8x15 w/4" BS and a 1" wheelspacer
the Diff is A 1976 GM

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Originally Posted by Coach529 (Post 5821669)
I am curious as well!!


Jesse49chevy 01-16-2013 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lazypineapple (Post 5821960)
fronts are Diamond Backs 225/60/15 3.5 BS and a 1/2" spacer on 7x15 Hot Rod rallies
Rears are 245/60/15 on 8x15 w/4" BS and a 1" wheelspacer
the Diff is A 1976 GM

thanks for sharing..... your truck looks great!

Jesse49chevy 01-16-2013 02:22 PM

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sorry for the nagging question, im trying to decide if i should keep my 8.8 Ford rear end, or go with a S-10, on your rear end, how wide is it? Mounting point to mounting point? the 8.8 i have is 64 1/4, so i beleive it is too wide.


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