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What an amazing bargain!

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What power steering brackets did you use, or even some close up pictures? I got a set for the 67-72 truck but they stick out too far and the pump sits right on my steering box. I have a camaro clip on my truck so the motor sits lower in the frame (or atleast it looks like this, also steering box is on inside of frame)
Nice looking motor those valve covers are sharp as hell.
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Boy, ain't that the truth! I actually feel like a grownup in it now. Before, I sunk down in the seat so far I felt like Edith Ann in the giant rocking chair. :lol:

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The smoothness of my throttle linkage has been progressively deteriorating to the point I was reluctantly considering removing my Cal Custom gas pedal and going with a completely different setup. After a lot of careful study and complete disassembly I finally determined the problem was in the linkage between the firewall and the carburetor. After trimming away part of the cruise control bracket for clearance and making a few other modifications it’s now working perfectly. Not very exciting but sure makes the truck more enjoyable to drive.

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Pulled the seat and temporary seat belts out.Fixed the holy passenger side floor board.Por15 the whole floorpan and firewall.remounted the steering column.Used the home depot sound deadner thoughout the truck and installed the firewall insulator.Installed the new 3 point seat belts and got a quote on the seat.Had a new exhaust system installed last week.

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well , I needed to work on my DD a '97 Silverado 2500 ... I have been opening the drivers side door by running the window down , then reaching outside for the handle ,then running the window back up... I got the latch and inner door handle , (the 3rd one in 2 years) from another member here and finally had a chance to install them , plus a new outer door handle.. took less time than I thought and it all works perfect now ...

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I used factory 1971 bbc ps mounts. Here's a link where you can get some.

http://www.chevelle.com/1966-68-BB-P...wer-P4415.aspx

Thanks

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Thanks

Thanks, I couldn't decide on polish or the orange powder coated ones. I like these too.......;)

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Picked up two left doors free today for patch panels where the first owner cut the doors for speakers, this will be this summer project and gas tank in the rear so I can move on with the build.

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Those cheap pot metal inner door handles suck. I have replaced the driver handle twice on my friends C1500 and guess what, it's broken again.

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That is one reason I did this

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Installed new rebilt carburator, spark plugs, points, spark plug wires, dist. cap, windshield wipers, and fuel line. Runs like a champ!!!

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Wrapped my new kick panels and doors in vinyl.

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Removed the front bumper guards, put in new bolts and polished bumper. Installed new blue dot taillights.

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Finally got a rolling chassis again. Drop spindles, Disc brakes, bags. Its starting to look like a truck again.

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I DROVE MY TRUCK TODAY!
AFTER 5 YEARS..... "I DROVE HER!"
Uh Huh....It's my Birthday!
Get down with my Bad Self...
Gettin Jiggy with it!
Chirping Hides
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IT

WAS

AWESOME!!!!!!!
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Congrats 1Bad62Pro/Street!!!!:metal:

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flushed out the radiator and engine. changing all fluids before I start it.

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Started to get the bed put together. I had a friend of mine finish the wood, strips and hardware to look worn and rusted, I think he did a great job....

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I like the finish on that wood. What kind of wood and what finish did you guys use.

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He used 3 different colors. The wood is oak and the stains are gunstock (dk.grey) red, and a brownish color. Also the strips and bolts we used a acid wash on them and then he used a rust patina with a flat clear over the top.

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I also drove my truck for the first time. And fortunately didn't hit anything. Almost ready for road duty.
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Here is all the "rusted" hardware I'm using. A few days ago this was a brand new zinc plated hardware kit. We are going to use stainless washers and nuts with this treated bolt kit.

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Dang, Lone Star Roundup sure got you motivated...
Yesterday I readjusted the glovebox latch, reattached my dome light so it isn't flopping around and figured out why me gas guage only would show half full when full. Some idiot had put the float on the sender backward which caused the float to only go up half way. Oh yeah I'll admit it, I,m the idiot..but it works now.

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:drama::me2::haha:

I am with ya!

I can totally understand why some of the guys here rebuild a bunch of the same style trucks. That way they take advantage of the learning curve.

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Finished up on the brake conversion

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I went out to wake up the old girl from her winter slumber and she pissed on me :( One of the freeze plugs (the one behind the dipstick and starter on the 305) rusted a 1/8 inch hole in it.... Tomorrow I get to try to get to the lil bugger w/o too much knucke skinning ;)

Think im going to have to change them all pretty soon.... when one rusts thrue the rest are prolly not too far behind :(

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I ordered a new brake booster and master cyl, can,t afford disc brakes yet so a booster and I,ll split the system will have to do. Shipping stuff from your side of the planet to here is getting ridiculously expensive but shopping locally is even worse

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rebuilt the driver side wheel cylinder. Three left and I can drive it!!! FINALLY!!!

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Finally getting a chance to work on the truck again.

Stripped the pod hood down to bare metal, it was so smooth when I started, because there was 1/4" of bondo on it in places. It's a little rougher than I thought it would be- but it only cost me 30 bucks and I'm building a "ratty" truck anyway so it doesn't bug me.
It now weighs about 1/2 as much and it was funny hearing the dents pop out by themselves as I ground the filler away.

Used those 4" fibreglass paint stripping wheels from harbor freight- really chewed through the bondo.

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Burned a 2" hole in my brand new carpet trying to get it to lay flat. I'm a danger to myself and others with a heat gun, I guess. :whine:

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I was able to finally mount the column and snap some pictures of the hydromatic.

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Very nice Jake.

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I recieved my 33 inch chrome column from CPP today,ordered the parts to set up my 700r4,called on a 5.3 motor. Whew I love spending money

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Nada damn thing, but look at it sittin in the drive way.

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well I was able to hook up the electric speedo sensor to
my dash Cluster .....:ito:
Cluster custom built by forum member "Putter"

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Thursday night I put the door weatherstripping on the cab, layed the carpet, and installed new sillplates.
Friday night I installed new divider felt and window channel in one door, door two tonight if I find time.

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Yesterday: handed interior of passenger door and painted it. Fixed window crank on drivers side. Sanded and primed parts of bed.
Today: more sanding, primer and paint on interior. May even look at oil leak.
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Got out the LMC catalog and went further in debt!