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I put on some new shorter gas shocks on the rear. Wow! What a difference. Also put in a new distributor. Still working out the bugs on the timing and carb tuning.

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Got firewall finished and drivers floor in.

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Short Video, first time I have tried this, sorry for it being sideways, phone does that, now I know.

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Got first rubber on the asphalt............yee haww.......(forward & reverse).
The 355 is a torque monster!
R&P power steering works excellent..........well..........in the driveway.
Gambled on the 350 TH with new TC and fluids, seems to be good.
Front discs-rear drums good...........well again........in the driveway.

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good work! looks great.

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Switched the gas gauge lines and all is well, but cost me some blood, tight fit up there. Also noticed that one turn signal lamp is dimmly glowing with the key off, so get to start the search for a reason. suspect original 1959 light switch....

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Mounted front bumper. Tucked it in 3".

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I had my son out in the shop learning how to handle a spray gun on the weekend. We got the bed in black epoxy on Satuday.

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took the burb to painter to do his magic

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duh, can't be the light switch, brake and turn are not switched...search continues..

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Bent and installed fuel line. Mounted drivers side mirror. Looks like they are going to work fine!

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Some of the firewall and floor work I've been doing. I think I have worn out my hammer and dollies.


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yesterday I replaced fuel lines all the way up to the tank, I'll have to finish cleaning the tank and install that, then bend up the remainder of the fuel line. all on the GMC.

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Today... I sat and looked longingly at photos of it and wished it was here so I could work on it. :(

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Yesterday I build the pipe from Driver's exhaust manifold to where I'll hang the muffler & found a place to put the first exhaust hanger.
Today I ordered some glass packs for it.

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Pulled all of the glass out of the 53 suburban.

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Started on sandblasting the frame on my 57 3200, word of advice make sure your shop door is closed all the way. Had media all over inside my shop, learned from that one lol.

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Put the bed back on after spraying the epoxy primer

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dubie

truck looks great !!! very ''sinister''

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pulled the cab and steering off and started cleaning the frame.

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Started fitting the Vintage air AC kit (what could possibly go wrong?) ;)

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Finished the gas line. Had all the fluids in so tried to start. Fired right up and runs real smooth , but no throttle response. Need to hook up the OBD11 port. Seems like no commmunication between the PCM and the throttle body.

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wiper fluid lines, tighted up fan belts, reviewed list it got much smaller this winter (new on right).

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Man you are more organized than I am. Do you use a spreadsheet, like Excel, to make your to-do lists? How are your headings labeled? I don't have a list like that, I usually just know in my mind what I want to do next and go with it. Or get sidetracked and do something else, LOL.

One thing I have done with this truck is kept a spread sheet with a very accurate listing of parts, date purchased, where I got them, and how much I've spent. I've never done that with a project before.

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I too have a cost spreadsheet. Both are in excel, headings are Work, Task and Buy. Work is broken down into clean, fabricate, sand, paint and install. Early on it was easy to stay on track without it, but then I found myself going in circles because I had forgotten to buy something, or backtracking. Also needed a sense of what I could do that did not require funds, or like last year over the winter that was not temperature sensitive. I also find that with so much else going on with my business, wifes stuff, taking care of my Dad's affairs, ect. once I get something down on paper my mind can focus on other stuff.

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Got real tired of looking at the ugly greasy sheet of plywood in the bed of my pickup. But didn't want to spend mucho bucks at this time for a fancy bed redo (with walnut burl wood and polished chrome strips). Ya Right! Maybe someday when I win the Lotto! The original wood and metal is still there, but 60 years old, whats left of it! So, I did what any old carpenter would do under my circumstances, I sided over it. A sheet of T111 exterior siding, a few deck screws, and a quart of "Varathane stain+poly" Doesn't look to bad from 20ft, and If it gets beat up (which it will, cause I use my truck) I can touch it up with more Varathane. The Varathane is water based and goes on nice.:lol:

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Nice capnduane! Looks brand new

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Flushed and re-bleed the brakes. And since I had the wheels off I washed and waxed the back sides. Its an illness I know!!

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Just bought a new Air Filter to replace the old one, that was filthy

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Mounted the box and rear fenders. Waiting for the exhaust tip for the other side and will bolt them up. Still have a few things to do but ready for spring.:metal:

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Well, if it's an illness I'm afflicted too!

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Leaving in a bit & driving the truck for the first time to work. Its 12 miles so shouldn't be a problem. Wish me luck.

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Wow looks really good!

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Installed new fuel tank in my 57, worked on sandblasting frame parts and steering links. Getting closer to start on getting a rolling frame

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recovered my steering wheel to match the interior

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Sweet! Nice job.

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just did a $1,200 order off of summit for my engine

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Very nice work, looks great...Jim

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Separated the hubs from the front drums, which was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. Unfortunately, it was also a lot easier to ruin the hub with the small sledgehammer I was using to drive the studs out, as you can see with the hub in the foreground. Don't know what the heck I was thinking. Didn't even notice it until afterwards. Maybe the wife is right when she calls me "Bam-Bam."

In addition to that little example of amateur genius, you'll notice that the studs are still sticking through the backing ring on the left. That's because they had been welded to the ring. No idea why. I was also reminded what happened when I originally tried to have all the drums turned. Not enough material left to turn on the right front, and one of the rears was warped (according to the shop guy). Which is why I figured all four should be replaced. And because I wasn't being careful with the sledgehammer, now I need the hubs too. I know we'll be able to find them somewhere, just a matter of making it fit within the budget...

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Great job. Can we see it installed?:)