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On the phone= 5=J 3=E 7=S 8=U 7=S=== JESUS call him. People ask me al the time and that gets the door open.

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Maybe in the winter but when summer get here it get real hot.U can't have all the charm life I guess

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I don't remember who gave me the idea of removing the broken bolt in the pinion shaft. But thanks it worked and now I am in business again. I was a little skeptical at first. But I mean to tell you it worked and thanks again.
I did not have a seal pick so I used this small pick which looks like a small ice pick. again thanks.

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Toay, I got a lot done. First, I wire wheeled the rear end. Tried to sand blast but the thing would not work right. So I primed the thing and painted it black.

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Next, I removed the rear end from the 1967 frame. The more I looked at the yellow springs the more I disliked them. So I painted them gloss black also today.

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I pulled the backing plates from the 1972 rear end ad cleaned them up. I also painted them with heat resisting rust-oleum black.

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Next, I used a die grinder and made a x on the ribbits on the rear cross member on the 67 frame. I removed the cross member and installed the one I took off the 1972 frame. Now I can install my brake lines and it will have a good support and the rounting is going to look great. I like the way the 72 brake line are rounted. Thanks BOMP for that idea.

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Looking good, nice progress
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Thanks for the credit but I don't think it was me..:confused:

I don't even dare to miss a day of not tuning in.
If there's a catagory Im nominating you for the fastest build award.:haha:

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That was my idea, but it's ok Bomp can have the credit. :lol:

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Everybody can't have it all. But I am glad it is nice working weather here.

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Sorry about that. So I will thanks you for that IDEA. it really worked,. again thanks

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Today, I got a couple thing finished. One, the rear end off the 1972 frame was mounted on the 1967 frame. Second, I mounted the backing plates back on the 1972 rear end after I blasted and painted them. Third, I wire wheeled the front cross member and sand blasted it and primed and painted the cross member. I am going to start and dismantle the front end tomorrow. I am going to take my time and finish it this week I hope.

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The 1967/1968 frame is getting real dusty setting out under the canophy I think I will buy the sides for the canophy that way I can get ready for paint after the holidays.

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I also will order the outside seals and outer and inter bearings on the rear end and the front yoke seal. The yoke seal is not leaking but I have to change the yoke anyway. It is a little larger and my u clamps are to short. I have the yoke and I might as well change it.

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The speed at which you are making progress is awesome and an inspiration to me and others im sure.

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Good work, moving along nicely

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anks alot Keen It meansa lot coming from you.

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to I do try.

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Today, I installed the front cross member and the upper a frames. There is a slight difference between th 67 and 72 frame bolt pattern. About 1/32 of a inch for the bolts that screw thru the frame to the welded bnuts on the cross member. But it in in now. I also got the upper and lower ball joints off without a hitch. I am going to call tomorrow and see If I can return them for 72 ball joints if not it is not the end world. That brings a note. I fixed my sand blaster and now it works like it suppose to. I changed the tip to use fine sand. Some fix right. I have a few items that need sand blasted. But tomorrow is another day.

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Today, I had a very good day. I sand blasted and primed and painted.
First i took apart the rotor and backing plate and spendle both of them.
Then I sand blasted them and primed and painted them except the rotor.
I need to send it out to be turned. The rotors and drums for the rear.
Then I sand blasted the hinges. Found one was a little bent so I am going to get another.
Then, I primed and painted the one hinge.
Sand blasted the brake petal assemble and prime and painted it black.
I painted those yellow springs on the front that i did not like, the color Black.
I wire wheeled the rear E-brake cables. They turned out real nice and painted them black.

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more to come

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more

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I also cleaned the rear axles and painted the outside where the studs are black. As you can see I had a very full feeling day. I like day where every thing falls together. Just when you thing that you have all the parts cleaned and painted. Look around and you will find some more.

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I probably wouldnt even bother trying to get those rotors turned unless there is no charge if they dont come out legal, if they still charge you if they dont come out legal after they are turned then dont even bother. just buy new OEM replacement rotors from napa or Oreilys they are inexpensive.
When I bought my disk brake conversion kit from this guy I know, the rotors looked fine but when I had them turned only one of the two came out legal and the one was just barely so its not really worth it to even bother.

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The person who had the 72 frame must have just bought these. They look new except for rust. But you might be right . I am going to mike them first and see.

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Today all I did was install the rear E-brake cables. I just could not get motivated. It is cold here in Florida and these bones does not like the cold. It was 59 today. Anyway happy building and see you again Monday.

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I only wish it was as warm as 59 here in Kansas, I am lucky to see over 40 durring the warmest part of the day.
If those rotors look that new then they probably are.

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Yea the drums look like the shoes never hit them. and the rotors are the same. and as far asthe weather is 59 in the morning and 65 in the after noon.
The weather channel says that we will get our first freeze tonight. 24 and that is cold.

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Today, I sand blasted more parts the other hood hinge and the hood latch and the top piece that holds the door panel.
I went over to my friends and he gave me the hinge and e brake for the front and rally style hubs for the rally style wheels. I will be using them untill I get my new wheels and tires. I am in no hurry about the tire and wheels.
I installed the front e brake cable thru the rail on drivers side. But the cable that connects the rear cable to the front cable came off along wheel base and guess what too long.

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I also cleaned up the turn signals for the front and painted the back side black. Monday I will paint the inside of the turn signal silver.
My little helper was watching me work on some parts.He took a picture of me working. He thinks I don't work enough so he took a picture for him to remember.

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If I don't hear from you guys till after Christmas I want to say MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A GOOD NIGHT.

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Looks like it's cleaning up nicely. Merry Christmas to you too!

Steve

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Lookin good man, all of that little stuff has to be done sooner or later and is the most time consuming and tedious, so good job keeping on it.

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More great progress! You are the man! I have to ask, do you work? You get a lot done being a family man and working if you are not retired. Man you make a young guy look bad ;) Keep up the good work and you will be done in no time:chevy:

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No I do not work outside of my truck. I am retired raising two boy my wife and I adophed. 5 and 7 they keep me working in some way or another. And thanks for the support.

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Today is my rest day. and it was 28 this morning here in central Florida. so i am not working on my truck..It is Sunday Gods day. Happy building.

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So, I thougt o myself about playing with my truck any way. And paindthe inside of the front turn signals. Painted the defrost outlets. 2 of them came out but the other 2 did not. I have 4 but only using two didn't know which one's I will be using.

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when I took my 1968 apart I found this. Can anyone tell me what it is???????

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I also cut out the patches for the wirewall. I welded them in and will grind them tomorrow. First I have to fix or replace a shelf that fell down at a friends house. She and her husband can't do it so I will do it for them. anyway I will post pictures of the firewall mabe tomorrow.