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Picked this up to go in the 68, an original 327. Needs a cleaning but I have a set of fuelie heads ready to go.
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trizact 1500-3000 and buff...

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Test fit my new headers.

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Nice gasser style rims and headers look wicked, wish I could hear them runnin open as every engine I build I break it in with,Haha open headers, always have, just makes me happy. Maybe a bit deaf too.:lol:

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235/75/15 Wrangler Radials

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Over several days
Got my carpet put in ready to find my seat bolts holes LOL , and put in a 70s style dash in with tach. Started truck up for first time after I installed a all most new original interior wire harness I came across. Had to replace my headlight switch that I bought at local NAPA store. New cig. lighter but had to cut outer edge ring off for it to fit, then filed. New ignition bezel. New heater control cables, new heater fan motor and heater box gasket kit with resister. New windshield washer tubes. Got a set of over the shoulder seat belts out of mid 80s Blazer, by te way the seat belt bolts on floor are the same that fit upper cab corner access holes. Door panels ash pad and seats are recycled leather.
Should have seat by end of week..yea

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Pull my 350 small block out of my 71 c20 to send to be rebuilt

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So far, yes ... I will probably reposition it once I move a few things around so they won't contact it.

You can definitely take the knob completely out as a security feature, or just loosen it to shut off current.

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Today I took off propellor on rear end to replace seal. It was difficult to get that seal out but I got it. i have started wiring up back of truck. Soldered all connections. My speakers came in today so i will install them next. Woohoo.

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I swept sand and tortilla chips off the seat and floorboards.

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Over the last four days I installed my Painless wiring harness.
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I bought my Vintage Air air conditioning today...$1,665.00. I guess no new clothes for the wife for awhile.

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Continued to install the new 454, and god frustrated so I went inside for lunch and ordered a new set of wheels and tires.
Raceline Renegade 6 with Goodyear Wrangler MT/R W/ Kevlar in 33/12.50/17

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I did get a couple of things done or at least started last night. Boxed in the frame at the fuel filler point and started to build my adjustable panhard bar. Note on the panhard bar. If you are not TOTALLY confident in your fabricating/welding capabilities do not attempt this. Just imagine cruzing down the highway at 60mph and snap! I'll leave the rest to your imagination. Some will tell you that there is no stress on the panhard bar but it is what keeps everything centered over the rearend. Proceed with caution. I'll try to finish up tonight and post a complete list of pics so you can see how I did this.
Have a good day all.
PS I am just a goober in his garage that likes to mess with old cars/trucks. I have been fabing/welding on something or another for 20+ years. I've made my share of mistakes. I did not attempt to do any structural (frame or other) modifications until I was able to confidently control heat and penetration with my welding. I have never been certified but I have tested many of my welds and also cut cross sections to examine. For me...I trust my work, for me. Cheers.
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Waiting for my seat to get done at upholstery shop so I waxed front clip.

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I am also waiting on my seat to come back from the upholsterer, while waiting I did order a set of 3.73s with eaton posi. These 3.08 gears with 33" tires have to go

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Installed a new fuel filter and headlight switch. Fixed all but one of my side marker lights. Removed the tommy lift tailgate. Man was that thing heavy!

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I cleaned some bird poop off of it.

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I started to hang the rear end...

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Made it this far in finishing the new engine install.
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1quik70, looks like someone was making the distrib fit the firewall.:lol:

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What are the rims priced like 1quik70, they look like a nice rim, what width for the 33" tire. Those are very nice tires have had them before 2.

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Took the Blazer on its first post-restoration ride with no problems turning up. Yahoo.

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The wheels were $597 to my door with lug nuts. They only come 9" wide, which was exactly what the tire recommends!

The firewall massage was all the previous owner! Not to brag but my work looks better, LOL. I daily drive this truck, so I didn't have the time to do the firewall while I had the motor out.
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Good price on the wheels, I just bought 12" wide Mickey T. classic2's @$600 for a set of 4. and I may just like yours a bit more, nice style, may be a little more for a 12" though, I had to go wide because I bought Pitbull Growlers and they recomend a 12" rim for the 35/14.50/15 tire. It is hard to find a wide rim in something I like that doesn't cost too much. You did good.

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I cranked the old booger up, on last yrs fuel...pulled her out the shop. She didnt sound too bad, but there is a 5.3 on the stand ready to "cross" that old trucks rails;) crazyL

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I have a spare pair of these I have been trying to sell on CL. I wanted the Renegade 8 in black when I swaped to 8 lug but picked up a set of Hummer H2 wheels for cheap....

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Let us know how the vintage air installation goes. I want to put one in next year. Pictures please.

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I tested my truck for water leaks by washing it for the first time. Water come in through both door panels. I need to put plastic in the doors to stop that. And water comes in through front cowl. :( Off to water proof.

Living in seattle its a must to be water proof. lol. I REALLY wish it would just be dry for 1 day this week.

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:lol: cool, lightened things up for me, too !

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Today I put seal back on rearend, and installed some tail lights and bu lights

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Decided to paint my calipers and drums today. Did not have anything else to do until I buy a welder.

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Adjusted my headlights...
Driver-side was pointing up in the air and the passenger-side was off to the right blinding pedestrians, walking toward me on the sidewalk.

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Went to a car club meeting tonight and discussed all our builds and got a few cool ideas on mine with a twist so good night with work planned soon.

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I put the top on for the 1st time in years cuz its supposed to rain this weekend and I am going to CPP Show Rain or Shine...
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I'm such an idiot! :dohh: I checked my oil an noticed it was about a half quart low. I topped it off and promptly drove it 8 or 9 miles with the PCV valve out of the rocker arm cover!!! I did smell something burning but I thought it was the little bit of oil I spilled on the headers.

Oh well, everything now has a nice protective oil coating on everything. It looks like I only lost 4 -6 ounces of oil.

Getting older is for the birds!! :lol:

Keith

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I adjusted my bed on my 70' shortbed. Next I will be removing the stock spot lights, adjusting the front bumper, replacing the grill which has a dent in it, pull out a little dent in the hood, and buff it out (It's all original and in really nice shape considering the age)

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I installed the B&W gooseneck hitch and replaced two bend bed bolts.