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Russell · 03-28-2006, 02:00 AM

Haha, finally made some major progress -- I ran outta things to do with my GMC that didn't cost money, so I went to the parts house and picked up a bunch of stuff

Got myself new gear lube + silicone for the rear diff, lube for the transfercase, u-joints, and brake fluid.

Got after my truck, and got the rear diff back together, got the t-case done, and got after my u-joints. For some reason I thought I had two good ones on my rear shaft already, but didn't, so I wasn't able to finish it off and get it bolted up, but I did get my front shaft on

At least I'm not like all the other lifted posers who have no front shaft! I just have no rear shaft

I'm officially done all my electrical less the stuff that goes to the back of the truck (fuel pump, fuel tank sending unit, and rear lights), so that means if I get my fuel pump wired up, and find a memcal, my truck is ready to fire! I hope it works this time

I'm just itching to hear it roar to life on open headers, hopefully Thursday night (have to go to work tommorow, no time to work on the truck, less maybe the fuel pump line)

If this kind of progress keeps up, I'll have her ready to start doing body work on just about the time that the weather will be warm enough for me to shoot my initial coat of epoxy primer before the tree fuzz flies

Maybe have her ready to hit the road by June!

84 400 · 03-28-2006, 02:04 AM

sweet do you have pic's

Russell · 03-28-2006, 02:52 AM

I'll grab a bunch tommorow

**N2TRUX** · 03-28-2006, 09:56 AM

Wow a full size FWD Chevy. That's different...

cliffsta · 03-28-2006, 05:27 PM

glad to hear of some progress, i've been following your trucks for so long now. Good work. rock on

Russell · 03-28-2006, 10:48 PM

Well, sorry, I forgot to get pics, but I did make more progress today

I went to bleed my brakes, but it winds up I must have broken off one of my rear bleeders, and not remembered, so yeah, now I gotta take the backing plate off so I can get the broken bleeder out, and get a new one in there. Fortunately, I hadn't put any fluid into the booster yet...

Also got my hydroboost hooked up, less the return line, and painted a few more things on my underchassis, along with running the wire for my fuel pump. If I can find a memcal, or borrow one, the truck is ready to fire.

03-28-2006, 02:00 AM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	My 80 is FWD! Woo! Haha, finally made some major progress -- I ran outta things to do with my GMC that didn't cost money, so I went to the parts house and picked up a bunch of stuff Got myself new gear lube + silicone for the rear diff, lube for the transfercase, u-joints, and brake fluid. Got after my truck, and got the rear diff back together, got the t-case done, and got after my u-joints. For some reason I thought I had two good ones on my rear shaft already, but didn't, so I wasn't able to finish it off and get it bolted up, but I did get my front shaft on At least I'm not like all the other lifted posers who have no front shaft! I just have no rear shaft I'm officially done all my electrical less the stuff that goes to the back of the truck (fuel pump, fuel tank sending unit, and rear lights), so that means if I get my fuel pump wired up, and find a memcal, my truck is ready to fire! I hope it works this time I'm just itching to hear it roar to life on open headers, hopefully Thursday night (have to go to work tommorow, no time to work on the truck, less maybe the fuel pump line) If this kind of progress keeps up, I'll have her ready to start doing body work on just about the time that the weather will be warm enough for me to shoot my initial coat of epoxy primer before the tree fuzz flies Maybe have her ready to hit the road by June! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-28-2006, 02:04 AM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: My 80 is FWD! Woo! sweet do you have pic's __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-28-2006, 02:52 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: My 80 is FWD! Woo! I'll grab a bunch tommorow __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-28-2006, 09:56 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My 80 is FWD! Woo! Wow a full size FWD Chevy. That's different... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-28-2006, 05:27 PM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: My 80 is FWD! Woo! glad to hear of some progress, i've been following your trucks for so long now. Good work. rock on __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

03-28-2006, 10:48 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: My 80 is FWD! Woo! Well, sorry, I forgot to get pics, but I did make more progress today I went to bleed my brakes, but it winds up I must have broken off one of my rear bleeders, and not remembered, so yeah, now I gotta take the backing plate off so I can get the broken bleeder out, and get a new one in there. Fortunately, I hadn't put any fluid into the booster yet... Also got my hydroboost hooked up, less the return line, and painted a few more things on my underchassis, along with running the wire for my fuel pump. If I can find a memcal, or borrow one, the truck is ready to fire. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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