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67Slider 04-24-2011 03:55 PM

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Finally got my speedo dialed in. Took me 3 gears at 10 bucks a pop to find the right one. Even with the gear calculator on this sight. No worries tho. Was driving the other day and could hear metal hitting metal on the bumps. Got under there and found that when I lowered her the exhaust is now hitting one of the trailing arms. I guess the power steering will wait until the new exhaust is installed.

Happy Easter.

bsteele 04-24-2011 05:03 PM

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Finally drilled and tapped the block for the z bar. Put the motor back in. I have to make a list now for what's next.

mdaven@aol.com 04-24-2011 05:15 PM

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Installed a tilt steering column. Discovered some wiring issues from PO. Ordered a turn signal kit to get them working. Need to purchase some electrical connectors to begin the corrective actions. Deciding between the 68 steering wheel and the 70 steering wheel.

Sicklajoie 04-24-2011 07:55 PM

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Finally found me some rims that will take the dogdish hubcaps!
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fast50ranger 04-24-2011 09:20 PM

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Finished priming my truck with the Finish 1 system by Sherwin Williams and putting on my new wheels.

gonnuts 04-24-2011 09:53 PM

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I finally got my 408 in broke in cam and drove it around a little then pulled my old headers back off, changed the motor mount that the PO hacked up with a cutting torch, and put on new headers. It's going in for new exhaust tomorrow. Can't wait, I'm like a kid with a new toy! I tried adding pics but it wouldn't let me, said I was missing a security token???

mightymouse 04-24-2011 11:01 PM

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i had the exact problem back when i tried to post pics . i just had to down-size pic size.........mighty-mouse

Keller 04-24-2011 11:19 PM

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got my transmission upshift issue figured out.. the vacuum line just came disconnected from the modulator on the tranny when i was pulling the points out and dropping in the HEI.

played around with the timing a bit and holy crap did HEI make a difference! no more hesistation when i floor it and the tires scream all the way through first gear!

:burnout:

FRENCHBLUE72 04-24-2011 11:24 PM

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I cut the metal plates to use as filler panels for the door handles when I shave them.

ItsRandy 04-24-2011 11:57 PM

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Wow!!! Really, really nice truck!

Jeffs70 04-25-2011 12:02 AM

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got me a set of air bags and went out for about an hour after the easter party to get an idea of how I will mount them in my truck.

orange70350 04-25-2011 12:03 AM

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I picked up my frame form getting blasted and painted

project 67 sub 04-25-2011 01:49 AM

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found out i need a new light switch

DT1 04-25-2011 10:41 AM

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I just got my AC converted to R134A. New expansion valve, poppet and drier.
It was almost $500.00 but here in the desert, it's a must!

72rookie 04-25-2011 10:49 AM

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I discovered that I have a cracked exhaust manifold! So this time next week I will be posting that I replaced my cracked exhaust manifold (hopefully)!

DorianB 04-25-2011 11:55 AM

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Tracked down a transmission leak to where the spedo cable connects. Adjusted and replaced lost hardware on my new step side bed.

6772owner 04-25-2011 01:53 PM

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I finally received my ECE trans crossmember for the 72' as well as a new 3/8" sender and defroster vent for the 67' Hopefully both trucks will that much closer to completed after this round of parts.

FRENCHBLUE72 04-25-2011 11:03 PM

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Worked on my tailight fuel fill and finally shaved the passenger door..

wwotr 04-25-2011 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DT1 (Post 4644995)
I just got my AC converted to R134A. New expansion valve, poppet and drier.
It was almost $500.00 but here in the desert, it's a must!

DT1,

Where in the "Desert of California"?

I'm in Palm Desert, (15 Miles East of Palm Springs) in the Coachella Valley.:metal:

70cst 04-25-2011 11:09 PM

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Today I had the correct front springs installed plus the rear TT Wheels were installed on the rear.

gonnuts 04-25-2011 11:21 PM

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Got my exhaust put on, they did a nice job sounds sweet @ lower rpms, has a bit of a bark to it above 3. Didn't feel like jacking it up so I could get underneath to take pics so here's a couple of how I had tail pipes routed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1303787789

Jeffs70 04-26-2011 12:08 AM

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got the top plate and bottom cup made for my passenger side front air bag and got it mocked up and installed to test fit it. works out perfect to my liking :)

DaBigKahuna 04-26-2011 01:10 AM

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Got my Truck registered in the Peoples Republic of California which actually took most of my day off!

PatrickGMC70 04-26-2011 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna (Post 4646785)
Got my Truck registered in the Peoples Republic of California which actually took most of my day off!

Seems fitting...


DaBigKahuna 04-26-2011 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickGMC70 (Post 4647961)

Yeah... that's about the size of it! :lol:


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