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Yes sir. 12 bolt rear and drop spindles up front with disc brakes.

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just got my 12 bolt in ,front end gonna have to wait, just curious what rims are you running?

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Finally added the lettering to my tailgate

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Your letters came out good!

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Smoothies from Wheel Vintiques that have been rattle-can painted black. Eventually the moon discs will go back on them.

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Wishing a safe and happy Thanks Giving to all of my American Friends
:canada: :flag:

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Here are some pictures. Will this help? I was thinking of putting the engine in my green truck shown in picture but I think i will just overhaul the 283 that is in there and keep that one and build another truck with the vette engine. I do have a short frame and all the parts to do it. :devil:

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Love seeing these trucks at work!

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Got my front clip and grill installed. Next on is the hood and headlight and turn signal wiring.

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That grille looks awesome JB.

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I can't believe how different the truck can look from one week to the next.

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Last night I removed the side trim off the truck.

I was amazed at just how knackered the trim is.

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First question is WHY ???

WHY do they need these clips to keep the trim on?

How the hell do you get it off the truck without getting a hernia??

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BARSTEWARDS !!!!!!

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These little clips are OK to remove.

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Leaving the trim in a pile of mangled treasures.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4fc736ba.jpg

While I was in the garage, I looked at the quarter windows, the passenger side is rotten..... now to find a decent replacement. Who said it would be easy.

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Rusted frame.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps895db968.jpg

Drivers side is a lot better, and the rubbers need replacing, but the frame is good.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps740cdcd5.jpg


I took a day annual leave today, to fit some hardboard into the rafters of the garage.
Hopefully it will help when I get to do the body work, to keep the garage a bit warmer, and also to manage the dust from sanding filler etc.

Once I pulled the truck out on the "winter wheels" and minus its side trim, it looked pretty misserable.

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Went to B&Q Hardware to fetch 8 sheets of hardboard, and some cut timber for framing up the walls I want to put up inside the garage.

On the way back, I stopped for some fuel as the needle was dropping very low.

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It took me the best part of 8 hours of cutting and fetteling to get the the drop down sheets onto the rafters.

I still need to tidy up the holes and some of the escapes for the heat, then I will do the walls.

Before

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While I was clearing up the loft area,I found the trucks "aircon/blower" pipes. Merry mix of pipework.

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After.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psedf9a6f8.jpg


Getting there bit by bit.

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I went to Pick n Pull in San Pablo ,CA and got some seats ....55.00 for a front electric bench seat out od a late model chevy truck ...DEAL !!!! Even thou they are half price tomorrow on the 3 day sale ...they would be gone then and it suppose to rain , rain ....
I put them in the bare cab to see how they fit ...PERFECT !!! the two front holes on the outs sides of each seat line up primo !!! and i was worried about havein to cut and weld the brackets as the late model truck floor was not flat ...BUT,,,my old truck isnt flat too..They fit with only drilling 6 more holes and bolting up with fender washers and nuts.....hurray......
PS....there is another set there in a suburban..they are ok shape ..alittle dirrty and a little worn....but for under $50.00 bucks ..DEAL !!!!! Bring a dolly and rope to tie it to...you have to walk a 1/4 mile back after the gate to reach the trucks.......
Tomorrow I go back before dentist appment to get the seat belts with a 12 allen head that I didnt have today ....arrrrrrr
Cheers .....:metal:

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New pipes today

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just finished "sectioning" my seat frame. took 2" out. painted driver door panel.

im just exhausted now. lol!

larry

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Yesterday I pulled the 6 lug rearend out and today I put the 5 lug in including the brake line and the emergency brake cables. If my new metal floor was in my fleetside bed I would love to sit her in place. Also went up front and dropped the lower a arms and pulled the springs. Going to replace the ball joints and rebuild the lower a arm and put her back together. Donor rear end looks like it grew there.

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I got my GMC 305 v6 to fire and run, finally.

Here it is in action...

http://youtu.be/xsIv54hif5U

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Got the rear axle back in after converting to 5 bolt, posi, and 3.73 gears. Bed is mostly on with seven bolts that fit properly. Only problem is they put the wrong size studs in the axle :mad:

What would be next likely size down from 1/2"? Hoping I can find uni-lug nuts in that size. Axle is at resting height - going to be a tight fit!

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are you asking lug nut size?

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Yes - lug size. Guessing next size down will be 7/16-20?

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yea just replaced mine

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Been just over a year now and I can't believe I just now got to changing out my old broken steering wheel. I also added a cool coolant overflow polished aluminum container. Attachment 1330993

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New steering wheel.

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My truck wasn't ready for the Interstate but decided to go to Turkey Run yesterday... and I'm glad I did! Met so many cool people and saw so many awesome vehicles... Didn't get a chance to see them all but (if i can find the energy) may go back again today.

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awesome, not too bad a drive for you. I can't bring myself to make the trip from down here in ft lauderdale. Maybe next year!

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Just replaced mine as well, 7/16-20 as well