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So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!
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Nice burb and congrats! Any plans to make changes? Love the white walls.
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For now leave as is. Except for the interior which needs a lot of clean up. Mostly we will just clean it up and cruise for now. And thanks btw!
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I just dropped this thing in my driveway a couple hours ago. I haven't traced it out yet but there there is a handle below the dash just to the right of the steering wheel that says overdrive. Is this for real? It has the original 292 with the three on the tree. If so, how does this overdrive work with the tranny? Thanks.
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When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on
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sorry, dana 18... not t-18... correct me if I am wrong. I am thinking of scouts and willys
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Wow Newt, that's gonna look good in my yard. ;)
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Welcome to the club! We need more pics!
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Congratulations!
From what I can see in the pic, it looks like it is still pretty solid. |
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A few more.
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SPID. A po glued carpet to the whole interior. Any good ideas for getting the glue off? It is pretty dried out, maybe just some hot water and a rough sponge or something...
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i' try a heatgun to try and release the adhesive if thet doesn't work then use a puddy knife, utility knife and elbow grease once the garpet is off use Goop off to get rid of the remaining glue
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Thanks guys!
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I have good luck using these on various stuck on stuff.
Gum Out carb cleaner, and Goof off bug n' tar remover. I'd start out mild, such as hot water and soap. Then, step it up gradually with various brushes and scotch brite pads. When you decide to go with the harsh stuff, start out on a spot that is out of site. I've also removed dried up glue like that with a fine wire brush on a drill, just go along very lightly so as to not damage the paint. All depends on how dried up it is, crustier the better since it will flake off. If it's still gummy, then you are in for more elbow grease. |
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Thanks Vectorit. Ya it's pretty dry. Hopefully it's not too bad.
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Ive had a 67 with overdrive and I have a 69 right now with overdrive. The 67 handle was chrome and said overdrive across it and the 69 handle is black plastic and it says overdrive on it.
I dont remember for sure but I was thinking the spids on them both said overdrive. |
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I really want to see pictures of that OD!
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Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call. :chevy:
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Nice! Nice! Nice!
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That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!!
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Here's a couple pics of it. I wish I had gotten some close up pics of the gunk, but oh well. If you look closely you can see the valves with no rocker on them are stuck down. Also note the gunk build up on top of the pistons.
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And a couple pics of us bolting the head back on late last night.
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So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit...:smoke:
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Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.
I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent). Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline! |
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