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Nice!.. How do you like the one piece windows? I'm struggling with buying a kit from a guy that didn't use it...

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I did! Both of them built right here in our States!
And thank you Don "Ole dollar", I'll post pics soon!

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Got started on the patching of the front of the hood today... hope to get the rest of the metal work done tomorrow and get started on the finish work. About tired of screwing with this hood...

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I was able to get some metal on the truck today, doors, inner fenders, fenders and grill along with a few trim pieces.

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Pulling wire mode today. Next up is score some hose line to see if the windshield washer system works. I'd like to see what I've got before I remove the LH dash panel components. Since I've owned this (1989) its never been hooked up, including a missing bottle. But it makes noise when I trigger it. I noticed the jets might be a bit clogged, could be why they disconnected. Will find out soon enough. 70/30 it works.

All new to me...........This is pretty cool. I've managed to avoid the windows and door latches so far (ha!). But I'll soon run out of parts to remove as I keep her running. Speak of, safe to assume I can remove the entire emergency brake system and still have brakes? Believe it or not, I've never even done a brake job outside a master cylinder and bleeding brakes...........Meanwhile, I'm taking this down to nuts and bolts.

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Got the bumper on today, she's smiling.
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Looks perfect. Let me know if I'm off base, but it seems the best way is to mount the inside of the bumper first, snug, not tight............line up the outer brackets, then tighten it all down.

Have to admit I butchered my rear bumper along time ago. Something wasn't right. When I tightened it down the brackets bent the bumper in places (whoops). Can't/won't happen again. I figure the brackets weren't positioned right.

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I mounted the small brackets first on the frame ends and then the bumper to those. Then the outer brackets. Everything loosely until I had all the bolts in.had to trim the left bracket due to the power steering box.

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Thanks for the info. Looks great.

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Got my dash painted today. Now I can install it and start on the wiring, which is what I was planning on doing before I realized the dash needed to be replaced. One step forward.....

https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a...D720/ry%3D480/

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Installed a new adjustable vacuum advance and set the timing on the 462CI BB in ol Samson today.

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Well, I'm currently in "ID that wire" mode for under the hood. Honestly, those who altered some things did a sloppy job, so I'm rebutting a few lines so they route correctly, even though its all going to be pulled and replaced. I'll have plenty good questions about what's correct Vs what's wrong................Will save that until after I ID what goes to what and where.

On a side note, the more "exposure" the more I realize there's really not much to the wiring. At least not on these trucks. That said, I haven't dove into the LH dash panel yet. :chevy:

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They are pretty straight forward and simple for the most part... I look under the hoods of new cars and trucks and run away in fear...

But I say its simple before I get to that point myself... Im sure there will be even less hair on my head when it all done...

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More progress completed on the wood for the bed today. Routing and final sanding done - ready to apply the stain. Going for a reddish brown final color.

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Took it catching today, released a 18lb spring chinook native and released.

46 years and still working the pasture over.

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I like it. I haven't had any problems besides forgetting to glues the seal in. My wind wings were rusted out and the one piece window kit cost me less then buying a new set of wings so I saved money in the long run. And I can always switch back if needed. Thanks

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Attempted to start my new engine, leaked gass all over the garage floor, will try again tomorrow!

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Hauled some parts home.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/o...psobntjldg.jpg
Getting ready to dive in on some fender repair.
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replaced the rubber grommet around my gas tank filler tube. Not near as bad as I thought it was going to be

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How are you attaching your dash asides from the three bolts on either side, I assume you have left a portion of the sheet metal bare to "spot weld" it to the cowl section... Surprised you didn't paint that in the cab.
Have a good one,
Ben
:smoke:

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Minor upgrade last night. Lost the rusty chrome cover and installed this stock restore. New gear oil and found out I have 3:08 gearing

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doors fitted waiting for the good fenders and hood

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Just got rid of the standard amber bulbs and installed some switchback led park lamp/turn signals lights.

https://youtu.be/j5HNR_AX8eg

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Received the two emblems in the rear today. The chrome on the second from the rear would be flawless if not for one small scratch in the upper right on the 2nd zero. The one in the rear is pitted. Per E-bay seller, "no pits". That's okay, the good one is worth what I paid for both, so no complaint here.

The two in front came off the truck, and until tonight haven't been washed in 20 years. They're real good, the one in front a 99%er. Can't say I'm dissatisfied with these either. Anyway, no big deal......."baby steps".

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...fc&oe=57B68FA7

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Pulled off the passenger side valve cover and found the #8 intake pushrod with one end ground off and the rocker arm all wollered out. Only a couple hours on my first top-end, I thought for sure I was free and clear and nailed it first try :waah: oh well. Back to the drawing board

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I finished getting some parts media blasted and ready for paint this weekend.

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Bent up new fuel lines from the cab tank to the fuel pump in 3/8" tube and installed on the frame rail.

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Drove my 72 to work for first time since replacing engine. Smiled all the way to work��

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Made some progress 3 in front springs and shocks. Now time for the rear. Was made easy with the removed springs had 2 coils cut out by po. Would not recommend that. Gotta change out that last wagon wheel :)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...409_101114.jpg
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Front looks good for 3" drop, 1 coil isn't bad but 2 coils is to much for the spring, nicer as you did to replace w drop coil..

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Aside from some block sanding (along with the rest of the truck) I finally wrapped this hood up... so glad that's behind me....

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Very cool, nice work!

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Got rid of the twisted old 46 year old bumper and installed a brand new one from classicparts. Thankfully I also ordered a new set of bolts cause a couple of them snapped when trying to get them free even after soaking in rust penetrating oil.

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I replaced my carpet and kick panel speakers today!!!

thread here :

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703795

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Awesome looking hood possumguts! nice fab work.

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Well after my truck sitting for 5 years I'm finally installing a LS LQ4 with transmission from a 2005 Denali, Let the fun begin.

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installed the rear bumper.

Wife got home as I was finishing up. She asked what was I doing, and when I told her she just said... Oh, I didnt notice it was missing and walked in the house.

my truck hasnt had a rear bumper since the day I bought it..... I just shook my head and finished putting my tools away.

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Painted by syringe and looks new.

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Took it for a looong ride, just got home :)