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Picked up 4 15x8 and 2 15x7 corvette rally wheels with brand new bfgoodrich tires. Also came with some original "power disc brakes" center caps and a couple extra trim rings.

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Update that build thread of your with some of this progress. Inquiring minds want to know.

Marc

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Softpatch, I like the truck !!!!

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I found Rust on my rust COME ON.! Now
Jumping around but.
I have to get the wiring sorted before I burn up my rust
She starts run's next..... drive & stop

...........How do you like it now SCHRUMGMC .?

(note to self Buy stock in WD-40)
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nothing! put a new microwave and induction stove in for the wife.(happy wife happy life):lol:

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Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??

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bought wrecked 03 to use engine trans and transfer case in my 58.

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Got the studs out of the exhaust manifolds, cleaned the manifolds up and painted them. Will get studs as soon as I can make it to the parts store.
Measured my drive shaft, now its off to get it shortened !

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Talk about rust, sheesh looks like your truck was dipped in salt

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It's a shifter for the speedo used with the 2-speed rear axle.

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Finished my Bed and installed it .

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Temps are sitting around 100 for the next two weeks, so I am scheduling me time in the early morning to do body work. I know from last year that Rage flashes in about 20 seconds when the temp is above 90!

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Ordered new mirrors and a retrosound radio today, plus modified the running board aprons.

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I finally got my truck sitting back on it's wheels. I still have to rework my brake lines, install the sway bar, and align it before I can drive it but I'm pleased to have it this far along.

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Looks good Russell, Happy 4th!!

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More work on the bed sides, just minor stuff. Fleetside spears are really cool, but a PITA to get the ridge straight... Also hung the doors and got them close. Going to do the fenders before doing anymore adjusting. Did find the driver step sill installed high from the factory at the front so door gap at the bottom is off a little. BFH an sturdy oak block moved it a little. Not enough for me to worry about, it did fine for 25 years, next guy can get neurotic about it! Body lines are lining up fine which is what stands out the most.

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Took the Newlyweds for a carriage ride.

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I hung the front fender and looks like it is not the factory. The step is definately higher. I looked at old photos and it is not that high. I replaced that whole lower hinge pocket and from what I can tell from the photos when I welded it up it must have pulled the step up to fill the gap. I am going to cut the joint loose and infill to get it where I want. Will need to repaint that area (arghh) but no biggie. Lesson learned is to look REALLY CLOSE at how the door hangs while tacked, and during the final welding and brace to keep from moving. Passenger side is ok, I only had to replace a part of the hinge opening, not the piece below.

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Got my seat in after having it redone! Not for everybody but I like it! photobucket.com/user/crime_inc/media/imagejpg2.jpg.html]http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l2.../imagejpg2.jpg[/URL]

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Got the steering box mounted!!!!

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i dig the seat! is that a rebuild original or out of something else?

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Am I missing something? With the steering box mounted on top of the frame rail, the arm will move up&down instead of side to side. What other linkage are you going to ad?

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Thanks. Yes it's a rebuild of the original seat that was in my truck!

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Knocking down 5 layers of paint from previous owners.
I made this silly looking rolling cab cart to make it easy moving the cab in and out of the garage.

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Seat looks killer man!

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Thanks Half Baked appreciate that! I know this style isn't for everybody but it is getting a warm reception.

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Put wheels on to check fit. Finished door.

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I like the hell out of it. Ive been saving the below picture for a couple years now because I do. I'm not sure I WILL do it, but I'm sorely tempted...
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Dan I seen the picture you posted in the past and I felt the same way, that's what inspired me to come up with my own design. I appreciate the kind words.

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I am headed to Mexico in November, I'll have to keep my eyes out for a new cover for my seat!

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I finished up my new front brake lines and bled them today. Got good pedal and was hoping to neighborhood-drive it today but didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. I did find the best and least messiest way to add fluid to my CPP under floor master and maybe it will help someone. I impulse bought a five pack of these bottles at Harbour Frt a few years back. I put brake fluid in one, screwed the nozzle off, and stuck on the hose and it worked great. It's easy to top the mc off because the bottle doesn't deliver too much volume per squeeze of the trigger and the flow stops when you release it. I found it more controllable than a squeeze bottle with a hose on it.

BTW, the saddle blanket seats in the previous posts look good. I like them both.

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Another great idea!

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good idea russell thanks for sharing

both seats look good !!!

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I just wanted to add in, i think that seat is REALLY sharp. Not only does it add a little color, but the fact that it looks like it's a part of the seat, and not some sloppy seat cover really adds to the fact. (although I like those covers too. Everything has their place)

Ha ha yeah that was the original pitman arm that I never quite took off all the way. I'm going to have the pitman arm vertical, with a drag link between the steering and pitman arms. It'll be real similar to the original system, except the box will be in front of the axle as opposed to behind.

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Cut the step loose and pushed it down, sill stayed level and parallel with the door bottom. Still needs welded and hammer and dolly work and door gap set but much closer.

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Gave my 57 a facelift!!

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My dad waited 38yrs to give me this wrench.!
I'm guessing he thought i was old enough not to distroy it...?
at least thats what i 'm thinking
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I calling this....
" How many thing are just wrong with this scene"......
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It is not lost on me

All 6 wheels are off and the truck is on jack stand/ assort, wood blox
in a dirt drive way on a hill
working on widow makers and surrounded by very dry grass no fire extingisher
about 2 feet away from a propane tank on one side Oxy/Acetylene set on the other
Busting my hump on a 50 yr old wrench with a 4ft cheeter
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when will the fun stop.?
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the rims got alittle hot
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but in the end i had a vision and it all worked out for the day
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No lives were lost
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two wheel cylinders per wheel ..Means two adjusters

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I like old tools and that lug wrench looks interesting to me. It's actually called a Shock wrench. Here's a link to a tool vendor that gives a little info about it. I first assumed that you hit the ends with a hammer to loosen the lugs but you just spin the arm and the weight of the ends acts like an impact wrench.
http://inlandvalleytoolsupply.com/ken-tool.pdf

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I did use a large hammer on it.
The wheels Nut's/studs have been soaking for days
but could not penetrate the wheel studs.
I even had to use heat to first take the lug nuts off then after no luck with a hammer and the "Kem Tool'
more heat and a large pipe wrench with a cheater bar & lots of heat
and my fat arse it finally broke loose
I'm beat up ..
Tomorow I'll take the shoe to be relined
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