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Originally Posted by toolboxchev
GET THAT FUEL FILTER AND RUBBER HOSE OFF THE INTAKE. IT WILL BURN TO THE GROUND!
Seriously there are some horror stories about that out here.
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Ouch -- I will do so ASAP and will be making it a priority ---
What do you suggest I use? --- I have seen this type of filter used on numerous trucks , but is it just a matter of replacing the hose with a longer one so I can re-position the filter somewhere a bit safer?
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Originally Posted by special-K
Restore it as is. It is a mild custom, which is not far from original. Get whatever original parts it doesn't have. Use what you want and keep the rest on ice till the day it goes all original. The truck is cool as an era correct job. I'd put a Comfort Grip steering wheel in place of that later style. That's how I've always done my trucks. It's only parts (and parts are fun!). I keep alternative parts around to change things up from time to time.
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Is that a Camaro wheel? -- I just googled "Comfort Grip wheel" and all the references came up for '69 Camaros
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Originally Posted by CG
Comfort grip wheel. Restore air con. Get some finned vintage valve covers. Nice dual snorkel air cleaner with black base and chrome lid. I get what you are saying about 10's all around, but personally I like the Cragars over the giant wheels. And if you do go giant on the wheels you really need to drop it down a bunch. Giant wheels without much drop really look "donkish" in my eyes. Really love the stock color combo.
This is a members truck that I think looks pretty cool. Lowered mild custom, basically a timeless looking ride.
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That truck with the factory full wheel covers, is striking !
If I can source some 15x8 Cragars for the front , --- I may go that route --- I am appreciating them more as an "era correct" style now . --- still up in the air on lowering it -- but that's ok, --- I have some time to think as I've taken on too many projects this winter and need to let my income catch up a little bit
I am still using Am. Racing Outlaw wheels on my '75 for the same reason - as they look like something that would have been used from the mid 70's up into the eighties. (Technically not my '75 anymore -- I donated it to my 15yo nephew and he, my brother and myself are restoring it for him for his big 16! - but not to worry, we are likely going to source him an Accord or Civic for a real daily driver - a 16 year old driving a big block pickup everyday these days makes me shudder )
