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removed radiator for repair and parts came in the mail. I hope this is the correct pinion seal for ho52

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Tore down my rear end and found Im gonna need new ring and pinion gears. Had some horrible pitting on about 10 of the ring teeth. I assume it must be from sitting so long maybe because the rest of the teeth and the pinion looked real nice.

So I just pushed the button on a new set of Richmond Gears, a Eaton Torque Control Posi unit and a Wilwood rear disk conversion kit from Summit Racing.

So now we sit and wait for the mail man.

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A little body shop progress:

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Yup the flex plate uses washers

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Brushed some Calyx on the exhaust manifolds I replaced last year. The rattle can silver header paint spot rusted in about a month in our wet and sticky climate. "Ooh ooh that smell, can't you smell that smell?" :metal: Now I need some heat shields so I can clean up the wiring mess!

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I called about a front fender since I think I will need one when I remove the radiator core support! So much rust there I think the fender will fall to pieces.

I also stood looking at my truck and decided "if I can stay focused, she can run before fall."

I plan to get back on her beginning in April.

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Thanks, just kinda worked out that way

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Did the seat brackets need a lot of tweaking to fit the floor? I can't really see from your pictures if it is able to move forward or back. Any tips if we try to use a centre seat like you did?

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Yesterday I paid for upper and lower moldings, NOS. Wasn't cheap.

Today I bought this. May not be a box, but this is super clean. Looks like there's a small scratch, but I can definitely make this work. Little dab will doer. Looks like the real deal. Better be @$40 w shipping.

Edit: Just spoke to the guy. No box. Bummers......

http://www.oldsobsolete.com/products...y-nos-911311/#

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Thank you ! Yes I did , I just about got it all buffed out now .

:metal:

Peace

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Ya I had to trim a few spots on the frame and had to beat in one spot on the trans hump a little bit. Then I just welded some strap across the front so I could use all the original bolt holes. It doesn't slide forward or backward but the bottoms do flip up and the backs lay forward. I'll try to post some more pics later today.

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Hope these help

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Thanks! Those seats look great in there. I would really want the ability to move them forward and back. I'm sure someone on here has made them work that way.

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Spent another $26 for a service manual. Taught how to read GM instructions for bolt patterns.

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Got the inner/outer fenders bolted back on. Hung the bumper including the heavy push guard. Hung the hood. Ran the front brake lines and hooked up the proportioning valve.

Little more brake/fuel lines and it time to set the short bed box in place.

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Out with the old, in with the new. Today I installed new front shocks w relocated upper mount points.

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/1963...-front-shocks/

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Got the truck towed back to the house from the body shop, firewall filled and rust on cab floor repaired.

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Finally finished up the engine and tranny re paint , rented a pickup and delivered it to The Paint Jail where my rig is looking very nice indeed .

Engine pix soon , I'm no where near my patch cable right now .

Is there a separate thread for TH350 service ? .

I have a couple Q's about mine .

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Modified stock heater controls for vintage air streamline 4 knob controls

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It was yesterday but I ran the brake lines to the rearend. Once that was done I finally got to set the bed on for the first time. Mind you this is the first time I have ever seen this truck with any kind of a bed on it at all except in my minds eye or vision if you will. Been a long three months and still lots to go but at least I can now see that once I widen the bed about 5 inches it will look ok.
This is all phase 1. which is make it a running/driving truck. Phase 2. will probably start as soon as phase 1. is finished.

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Where did you get those shocks and relocation kit? That looks good.

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Knocked some of the winter patina off (washed it lol)http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...0330151507.jpg

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I dreamed and thought about driving it agin before 2016 as I was doing brake work on my '59 Metropolitan Nash FHC and installed the left front wheel bearings _backwards_ ~ old English cars use ball bearings and you have to install them with the thrust side facing in or you'll have troubles.... (duh) .

I'd cleaned and re packed them with the good Moly grease , installed new brake shoes all 'round , wish I was driving my truck instead .

I had to take it all apart again and knock out the bearings , flip them over and re install , button it all up again .

At least the dogs were happy ~ I usually close up shop earlier .

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I painted the white inserts/roof on my 72 cheyenne today!!!:smoke:

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Thanks! Found best price/shipping on Amazon. The install was mostly simple, apart from drilling the hole in top of frame on passengers side, but eventually got it done.

http://amzn.com/B0055ARLUW