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energiesource 06-27-2008 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive (Post 2783581)
The headlights are Texon Lighting dual-function (high/low) HID bulbs in Sirius glass capsules.

Those look awesome, did you get the 7" round capsules from CCT or where? Also, do you have a picture of the lights on? I'd just love to see a 67-72 with HID's lol

Hart_Rod 06-27-2008 09:14 PM

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Hey Jon, the trucks looking good. Quick question, are you missing a washer on the shock? Not sure if I'm seeing it correctly, but looks like there should be a big flat washer on the outside of your shock. Anyways, keep the pics coming.

R

jb4short 06-28-2008 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross (Post 2783620)
ever get that pic of the back section of the cab floor from inside the cab?

Yes; I hope this is what you meant:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0656.jpg

msgross 06-28-2008 07:29 AM

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that's it...thanks, I wanted to compare that to mine... looks good too...

jb4short 06-28-2008 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 2783891)
Hey Jon, the trucks looking good. Quick question, are you missing a washer on the shock? Not sure if I'm seeing it correctly, but looks like there should be a big flat washer on the outside of your shock. Anyways, keep the pics coming.

R

Rob- I probably am....there's a small washer between the nut and bushing....that's all that came with the KYBs

What should it look like?

jaros44sr 06-28-2008 07:32 AM

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Dipstix look good, how'd the oil one go in? Gotta get one...
How close is the cab to being dun?

jb4short 06-28-2008 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr (Post 2784335)
Dipstix look good, how'd the oil one go in? Gotta get one...
How close is the cab to being dun?

A lot easier than cutting off the extra 16" of that kickdown cable.....LOL

This has a cab?

jaros44sr 06-28-2008 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive (Post 2784339)
A lot easier than cutting off the extra 16" of that kickdown cable.....LOL

This has a cab?

Yeah, that braided SS is a b!tch to cut thru...I've taped it up and used a Dremel cutoff, tape sorta keeps it from fraying

The cab that sits in the corner, all by its lonesome

jb4short 06-28-2008 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr (Post 2784342)
Yeah, that braided SS is a b!tch to cut thru...I've taped it up and used a Dremel cutoff, tape sorta keeps it from fraying

The cab that sits in the corner, all by its lonesome

What I don't get about the kickdown cable being so long is that it's specifically for a 700R4.....what one earth could a 700R4 be mated to that would require and extra foot and a half of cable and shield? Does the 700R4 fit some Allison I don't know about?

Hart_Rod 06-28-2008 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive (Post 2784334)
Rob- I probably am....there's a small washer between the nut and bushing....that's all that came with the KYBs

What should it look like?

I would put one one big enough to cover the rubber bushing. Something like a fender washer should work. Here's a picture.

jb4short 06-28-2008 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 2784428)
I would put one one big enough to cover the rubber bushing. Something like a fender washer should work. Here's a picture.

Thanks Rob- wonder why they don't come with them?

Hart_Rod 06-28-2008 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive (Post 2784443)
Thanks Rob- wonder why they don't come with them?

Maybe they're not needed, but I believe in OVERKILL on suspension and brake stuff, :D.

msgross 06-28-2008 04:30 PM

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4WD's have an outer bracket on that shock that "sandwiches" it to the frame...

bkwagonss 07-08-2008 07:17 PM

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Ok, this is awsome!
First, you're putting in a full floor. I just bought one at Carlisle and am starting mine.
Second you're a vendor in NJ. I didn't know there was a place I could drive to to get parts.
I was wondering, if I came up to buy a couple of pieces I need, would it be possible to get a close-up look at this truck? I'm pretty much ok with doing my floor but it would be great if I could see a build up close.

RCbowtie69 07-08-2008 09:55 PM

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been keeping tabs on this site, like to know how the cab coming, like to see how the doors fit after all the floor sheetmetal was replaced, one day i need to buy (2) doors for my truck, keep up the hard work 7pictures coming :metal: :chevy:

Riveted1 07-09-2008 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive (Post 2784443)
Thanks Rob- wonder why they don't come with them?

I just got the same KYB shock setup from ECE, and all it came with was the lock washers, so that's all I used. Those shocks have a larger sleeve? than the KYB gas-adjusts that were on my truck before, so maybe that's why they don't use a flat washer? I plan on keeping an eye on everything for a bit after I get it all put back together though. I can just see my front suspension falling off after I hit the switches on the bag setup :whine:

jb4short 07-09-2008 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bkwagonss (Post 2798310)
Ok, this is awsome!
First, you're putting in a full floor. I just bought one at Carlisle and am starting mine.
Second you're a vendor in NJ. I didn't know there was a place I could drive to to get parts.
I was wondering, if I came up to buy a couple of pieces I need, would it be possible to get a close-up look at this truck? I'm pretty much ok with doing my floor but it would be great if I could see a build up close.

c'mon up....bring your coveralls and tool bag though; no one gets out for free...LOL

Riveted1 07-10-2008 11:42 PM

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Any new updates?

jb4short 07-11-2008 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1 (Post 2801641)
Any new updates?

Not really. I've been out of the office for a week and I'm waiting on the new fuel tank to do the fuel system next. I may come in tomorrow and drill/grind out half a dozen more rivets to get that out of the way.

I did drill the frame for a bulkhead fitting and ran the rearend vent:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0659.jpg

72BlckButy 07-11-2008 02:29 PM

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Nice work on the rearend vent.

jb4short 07-11-2008 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 2802246)
Nice work on the rearend vent.

Thanks! Trans lines going in now

msgross 07-11-2008 05:03 PM

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Does the rear require that fancy of a breather/vent? Or are you just being fancy?

Usually you only see a plain hose right?

jb4short 07-12-2008 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross (Post 2802397)
Does the rear require that fancy of a breather/vent? Or are you just being fancy?

Usually you only see a plain hose right?

Mike; I put it on there to keep dirt and bugs out. It's stainless steel and they're relatively inexpensive.

jb4short 07-15-2008 04:19 PM

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Started welding everything on the cab up solid.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0671.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0672.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0665.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0667.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0670.jpg

jaros44sr 07-15-2008 05:01 PM

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Nice your welder showed up, man he knocked it out in hurry...How'd the doors fit?


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