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Which floor mat is that? Did you have to trim it?

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Pulled the motor, trans and almost have the crossmember out to replace the crossmember, add power steering & power brakes.
Also looks like I will need to replace the flywheel :lol:

https://i.imgur.com/A0ENSMB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/La35Q3C.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vY65ZRG.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Hope the machine shop can save that fly wheel.

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There's no saving that, I'm going to replace it.

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That floor mat came from USA1 Industries down in North Carolina. You don't have to do anything to it at all except punch out the holes for where it fits in the cab.

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Not today, but recently.

I dont know how to post videos ON the forum. How do you direct link youtube vids so they play on the site?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D46QO0mG-GM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkwIW-4djgs

https://youtu.be/Kt3vbcqMt-4

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

O turned gen 6 valve covers from this to this. Impressed how good the stock ones can look

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Put the leafs and overload leaf back in the 72. Now she sits up in the rear and rides much harsher but I'm putting the hitch on tomorrow so it needed to be done

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Yesterday . Had the hitch fabricated all 1/4 inch square tube was able to tuck it in nice to the bumper. Just need to weld on the safety chain eyelets and wire it up

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Last visit @ paint shop. Should be coming with me next time.

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Installed the 679 Hayden rapid cool trans cooler pretty easy on this didn’t need to take anything of other than loosen the shroud I may make a couple of brackets so it not in the rad so to speak. Also mocked up where I may put the gauges . They look good in the console but I loose the cubby hole . The oil pressure guage will be replaced with a trans fluid temp gauge

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When I bought my truck a year ago, it came with a single newer key that fit the ignition but not the door locks. I have since replaced the door locks and ignition with a set from LockDoc. Today I was chasing down a rattle in my hood, and I found a Hide-A-Key magnetic box inside it, next to the striker plate. It had a key inside it, and it works with the original door locks! I don't think this is the original key based on it having a locksmith name stamped in it (WAGNER), but I still thought it was a cool find.

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I think that is cool. I always fear I will forget where I hide mine.

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Got a solid start on finishing my bed wood. These six pieces have the bottoms and edges done in black sealer and three coats of gunstock color stain. Will do the clear coat when I get the edge pieces ready.

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^^ looks great


I finished up the tow package on the 72 only thing I have to do is the gauges . Tows really well the factory temp gauge is a tad higher under power than without the trailer

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...today I caught mine on fire... a bit of a belch from the carb..... it's ok.... I put it out quick, just a burned up air filter and a crunchy hose.... already replaced and running in less than 30 minutes

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Radiator overflow bottle/bracket/hoses installed!

I used an old windshield washer bottle so it would look like it belonged there (the yellowing old look) instead of having a brand new white bottle. I also found a black "Engine coolant only" cap to match the windshield washer bottle cap.

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Plumbed in the manifold for the transmission temp sender no leaks just need to drill some holes for the mounting screws I have good continuity checked it because I had to use a little Teflon tape . Left half the fitting bare to help make a good contact . Tomorrow I’ll mount the gauges and wire it up .

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Finally, after waiting several weeks for parts, I was able to finish rebuilding my doors. All new internals, plus new vent windows and door glass. Last hurdle was the setting tape, that was way too thin. I ended up putting that tape against the glass, and backed it with tool box liner - worked like a champ. Under the door panels I added sections of Fat Mat to reduce vibrations. What a difference! Much quieter, and no more rattle. Nice, clear glass is also a welcome upgrade.

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One window set -

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Finished doors

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Well I put in the automatic transmission linkage. Twice got it working smooth then had to take it apart a third time. The hole for the linkage bushing was to small and I had to drill it out. Hope the third time is the charm :lol:

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Well today I worked on getting brake fluid in the lines and find a fitting for the brake booster vacuum hose. found the fitting and got it installed and got three of the calipers bled. Broke the bleeder valve, on the last one, so now I have to order a new one. This truck is going to drive me over the edge at this rate.:lol:

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Doors look great! :metal:

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:smoke:Thank you! I ordered rear glass today to complete the project