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I went through mine from front o back, eliminating all the squeaks and rattles that I could find. Then I went and greased the hell out of everything
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Guess I'm gonna have to start a build thread & pics. And go back and read how to get it in the sig line of posts. Until then a few pics of gauge work today. Gutted the OEM gauge shells and cut a 4&5/8 hole in back for a 5" Dolphin speedo & 5" quad gauges. Dressed up the pitted chrome ring and painted it some. I didn't want individual gauges stuck in the dash or under it. I'm satisfied with the results.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-U...ES%2520004.jpg
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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G...ES%2520010.jpg

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Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch.

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Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch. Cussed at the shift linkage I'm trying to build. Decided it might be worth it to buy the Lokar.

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Frantz filter change for me. That means I changed my toidy paper

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I layed some FatMat sound deadening material on the floor of my cab, then bent some fuel line from gas tank ouside of cab. Had a little difficulty with fuel neck on cab but I'll figure it out tonight. It was late last night so I just decided to stop...no sense rushing and f'ing something up.

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I made it work a little today. Went to Lowe's for eight sheets of lattice. I love the attention my truck gets, especially when people see it actually being used.
For what it's worth: My advice is stay away from the rattle can bedliner if you are going to use your truck at all. It scratches way to easily to be of any value.

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Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psda2636b6.jpg
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Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psda2636b6.jpg
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BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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Didn't work the truck directly, but I did purchase a honkin' old vise made by C Parker.

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nice dan

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Thanks Daze.

Apologies for the double post.
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Before
http://m774.photobucket.com/albumvie...4.jpg.html?o=1
After
http://m774.photobucket.com/albumvie...b.jpg.html?o=0
Lowered my 51 GMC
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started to shorten the upper and lower a-arms by 2".

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Finished up the cab corner speaker enclosure, ready for fabric. Details in the build thread.

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Looking good but a thought. Do not make it an absolute tight install, leave some vents high and low in case your filler hose or sender starts to weep. No need to trap fumes that you need to smell in a potential sparking environment. Would be a "Casino" moment if you went to power the speakers and boom...

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installed Windlace on 1 door, What A PAIN.
I cant wait to do the other door :-(

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drove mine for breakfeast

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So far, soldered up the tail light & turn signal wires. The right side, I soldered the tail feed to the brake side of the dual-filament bulb.
I'll fix that after breakfast.
Later in the day, I'm going to screw around with the turn signals (maybe), shift linkage (maybe) and some other junk (possibly).

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Well, I'm kind of late, but we drove the 59 to the Nifty50ees this past Saturday! Can't wait for some cooler weather! We didn't get to stay long, but I had a lot of lookers! Our 5 y/o grandaughter rode in her booster seat in the middle, buckled up of course. She got to watch a movie on the 7" DVD along the way. The truck rode well and the engine was strong running! I'm very pleased!;)
dne'

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A/C still running hot?

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your truck looks beautiful Denee!!

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Mine still needs alot of lil stuff like bedwood, and hopefully be able to talk my wife into letting me put AC into it.



http://henderson6.com/truck/58rtside.jpg


I did get it all cleaned up for the pic though on sunday. Saturday was spent putting the rear shocks on, fabricating rear lower shock mounts, outside trim.

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Thank you for that nice compliment! AC is nice, but sure was a pain to install! You have a really nice truck too!;)

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Denee,
Lookin' good, girl!

Remind me again, how many inches is your axle dropped and what did you use for springs up front? If I stay with my straight axle I'd want it to come out about like yours. Lower but not too low - heresy I know around this board! lol.

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??? what is too low ?
this isn't, is it? :lol:
this is with 10lbs up front. 0lbs in rear

http://henderson6.com/truck/5458.jpg

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...and guys worry about the scrub line!

Like this, your scrub line runs right through your oil pan, tranny pan and 3rd member!

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Hey Dan! I went with the stock axle which was overhauled by Sid@dropped axles, and I bought the 2 leaf posie springs from him as well. As for how much these springs dropped the axle? supposedly it was about 3" from stock, but I have nothing to compare to. However, I did speak with Sid not long ago asking about dropping the axle to get the truck a little lower, but passed on the idea. I have no desire to do anything else to the suspension. I'm very pleased with the ride!:metal:
dne'

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Not heresy with this guy. I like being able to drive on most streets in this area.

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oh c'mon, don't be chickens!!! I dropped mine almost 8 inches from stock ride height if you include the rims and tires and our roads up here are way worse and I can drive damn near anywhere I would want to with it.

What did I do with my truck? The wife and I cruised like teenagers

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I want my truck lower, I've just grown up enough to not want to deal with approaching driveways and speed bumps at an angle. Not worrying about some pothole I didn't see until the last moment. Screw all that BS. I want my truck to ride decent, look cool and NOT be a pain in my a$$.

If that makes me "old" then I'm old and I don't give a rip.

(Now, where are my Velcro tennis shoes, my gigantic black plastic sunglasses to put over my regular glasses, and my black socks to wear with my Bermuda shorts?! lol)

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Double post, sorry.

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You know Mike, there is a striking resemblance between your truck and Denee's!

Kissing cousins?

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Heresy I say. Heresy.
I like mine low when I'm parked. As for driving I just sit-up the bags and away I go. No worries about potholes here, if the roads are rough I just add more air.
My only worry is blowing a bag or line. Then I'm screwed...... ��
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They do look a lot alike don't they.
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Completed a brake job, after ordering what I thought I needed from LMC and three trips to different parts stores I got them done. I had hoped to rebuild my wheel cylinders but once I got them apart they not rebuild able. If anybody needs wheel cylinder repair kits PM me know, bought them for a 51 gmc, not sure what all they will fit. Support your locally owned parts store, one close to me had all four on the shelf and at a great deal. The local flaps couldn't even look them up. Almost ready to go down the road.
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drove it to work, wowed the masses

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Now that is a perfect day!!!