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Location: So Cal
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What did I do this year?
I made a number of small changes to my truck this year that I thought I would share. The changes are subtle, fixing things that when I first restored the the truck in 2002 I either made a short cut or enhanced the previous work. Most of you have seen my truck.
I added a master electrical cut off switch on the ground side. This truck sits for months at a time and the battery will eventually draw down. This idea came from the board: ![]() ![]() I changed the headlight wiring using a relay and cleaned up the under hood wiring in general. I am mixed on the headlights. They look cool at dusk but they are ill designed made in China crap so I will be looking for alternatives: ![]() I upgraded the stereo adding two 12 inch subs under the seat. They are Kenwood thin design subs driven by a Rockford amp. I still had to raise the seat about an inch to clear the modified boxes I bought: ![]() I was running the truck with a 2.5" all spring lift with 35" BFG Mud's. Obviously a pavement cruiser. To give better clearance I installed ORD zero rate blocks in the rear moving the axle back 1". To keep the truck level I also installed blocks in the front with no offset. I am pleased with the result though 3/4 inch would be perfect IMHO. (The blocks move the axle 1" or 1.5" depending upon which holes you use.) No more rubbing on the rear: ![]() Before the change: ![]() After the change: ![]() I also cleaned up the rear brake lines. I needed new rear brake lines when I restored it but the only pre bent ones available at the time where for 2 wheel drive which route differently across the axle than 4 wheel drive. My original installation was hastily done so I cleaned it up: ![]() Overall I am happy with the way the truck looks: ![]() But there are a number of changes/fixes needed to make it more pleasent to drive. The items I would like to tackle in 2010: Upgrade brakes Install a raised steering arm Radiator/Cooling upgrades Fix lifter noise Fix oil leaks Reroute exhaust Have a happy and productive new year. Doug
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
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Re: What did I do this year?
looks very nice....
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Bonne Terre, Mo
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Re: What did I do this year?
Looks good. I like what you accomplished during the year.
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Bonne Terre, Mo
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Re: What did I do this year?
I have been debating on those halo headlights myself. Apparently your not impressed.
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'69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629" |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sandersville, GA
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Re: What did I do this year?
Ahhh! The satisfaction of a job well done. Everybody else may not notice ALL the things you've done to it, but you will know and that is what matters.
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