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Old 05-14-2024, 10:56 AM   #1
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Re: 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor

Replaced the "new" rebuilt steering pump with a new NEW steering pump - since that was less expensive than a NEW steering box - and it seems to have solved the notchy feeling. Still needs an alignment but it's much better.
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Old 05-28-2024, 12:13 AM   #2
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Re: 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor

Took some pictures of it with the completed rust repairs today. Also found some finned Z28 / Corvette valve covers, took care of a few leaks. Making a punch list of things to dial in as I drive it more and more.




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Old 06-06-2024, 12:59 PM   #3
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Re: 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor

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Replaced the "new" rebuilt steering pump with a new NEW steering pump - since that was less expensive than a NEW steering box - and it seems to have solved the notchy feeling. Still needs an alignment but it's much better.
I think it was a placebo effect. Or the new pump wore in, pressure dropped a little and the weird steering feel came back...don't know. I replaced the low-end AC Delco ball joints with MOOG parts and the feel is much much better. The Delco joints were super hard to move by hand and felt notchy. I also replaced the idler arm since I had a NOS example on hand.

Still seems to "stick" a little on left turns but right turns are what I would expect. I plan to mess with the alignment shims to max out caster and see if that changes anything. If not, I am looking at buying the Borgeson quick-ratio box.
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Old 06-13-2024, 11:13 PM   #4
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Re: 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor

Your truck is absolutely awesome! I've got a 60' GMC Short/ Fleetside 2-tone Palomino Tan and white on top. Been collecting parts for over 20 years, and hoping the stance looks as perfect as yours when I finish it up this summer! Great job on this one!!

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Old 06-14-2024, 09:35 AM   #5
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Your truck is absolutely awesome! I've got a 60' GMC Short/ Fleetside 2-tone Palomino Tan and white on top. Been collecting parts for over 20 years, and hoping the stance looks as perfect as yours when I finish it up this summer! Great job on this one!!
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing yours come together. Palomino tan guys need to stick together 😀
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