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Second tub is being stitched together :smoke:

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Looking good Larry. I read awhile back your switching to a 700r4. I wish now I would've. Sucks cruising at 3100 Rpms. :(

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Thanks, what gears are you running in yours ?

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3:73 27" tall tire. 3000 was around 62 I think. I used this web site

http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html

Figured out I could go with a 700 and 3:08s and still have a lower first gear. But cruise 70 at 1800

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^^ I'll chime in on this. My last truck had a nice lil 350, 700r4 (with Bow tie OD lockup & stock convertor),3.42 gear and 28" tall tire and the truck hated 65-70mph. It shifted in and out of OD. I changed the gear to 3.73 and it was perfect. 2100ish rpm at 70 and mpg went up to 18. Just my experience.

I will be using a 3.42 in the new truck though (468/700r4 & 28" tire will be happy with the lower rpm in OD).

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Nice work. I'm going to have to get out there soon. Truck is cool.

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Double post.

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Very valuable info. Thanks.

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I have a 29" tire with 4:10 gears :devil:

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^^^That'll be 2300ish rpms in OD. That's very doable.

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As long as that 700 holds up hahahaha. I found that pic I was looking for. This was real close to your build. Same tires in the rear. 400 sbc 4.10s turbo 350. Truck would hook and go. 7:90s 1/8 mile.

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Nice !!! 😆 I love it :chevy:

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Bed is back apart and prepping to paint :mm:

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bad a$$..... Love them big feet you got grandma

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:lol: She has really big feet for sure :smoke:

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The wife said she wants to go to the truck shop and help me sand this afternoon, I normally do not go down on Sunday as that is our family day and I cook dinner on Sunday evenings but I may have to just take her up on this offer as it does not happen real often and of course I want to have that quality time with my wonderful wife :mm: ;)

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Enjoy every minute with her ,my wife loved being with me in my shop ,not helping but watching .

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Just read through your build and i think you gave me a good kick in the butt!I busted arse on my truck for 2 years and now has been sitting idle 2 years .I see you have been at it awhile too. Your truck looks awesome some real nice crafting done on it.I think its time to get back to work! Thanks again i will be tagging along for inspiration.

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Glad to see I could help motivate you to get back at your build :mm: As you can see my build thread started quite a few years ago, I am really into it now as I have a place to work on it and I am seeing progress plus all the support I do receive from my wife on this. Good luck and I will follow yours along as well. You have a build thread ?

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Absolutely John, I am sorry for the grief you are going through, I can not even imagine the pain you are going through.

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I should, I have quite a few pictures through the stages and a lot of major bumps in the road. Very similar trucks to start with gmc step 400 sb 200r and I'm all about old school!Keep up the good work.

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It was great to spend some time with the wife this afternoon at the truck shop she got a lot prepped for primer while I worked on some other stuff. :mm: :chevy:

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lol that's awesome. Always nice to have an extra hand. Mine just drove away in my truck :(

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Yes it is, hopefully she brings it back

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no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now :)

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:lol: Move to NC and I would be glad to help you out. :chevy:

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tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore:)

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I moved here from northern PA 24 years ago and you couldn't drag me back north, my wife is originally from VA and she said this is her home, no where else :mm:

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Happy February to me :metal:

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Nice

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awesome man. blocks for rear came yesterday. my front bumper came out so well I'm gonna try to find one for rear and take chrome one off. go figure. thought I would never be saying/doing that. LOL

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Water pump blasted and cleared.

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Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

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Yes that is correct, I am not sure yet but I will let you know for sure. I like the quality of the caliper for sure though

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Thanks that would be helpful. Your project is coming along nicely.

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I've been curious about those same calipers too.

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I will probably get them bolted on either this evening or tomorrow and will post some pics and feedback on the installation. I am going to order the line kit also for the D52 brake calipers.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...35301/10002/-1

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They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

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That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew :lol: Thanks for the link I will check it out :mm:

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Look what I got today, ;)