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My 5.3 Jimmy is on the road but still has some bugs in the brakes to work out. Any maybe and alignment. Dave Jimmy pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ictureid=21713
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I've had the engine in and out twice, pulled the transmission three times.
I got everything plugged in, wired up, routed and plumbed. Take her off the jack stands for a test drive and the transmission isn't working. I jack her up to put her back on the stands, and the jack slips off the cross member and smashes the oil pan. So I pulled the trans, lift the engine and swap pans, and put her back together. Trans still not working. Pulled trans again Wednesday and the front pump ears are sheared off. So I'm waiting on parts to rebuild te pump. After that, it's exhaust and interior, and she should be road worthy. I swapped over all the good stuff from my 67 Skylark ( 4-wheel dics brakes, lowering springs, front and rear sway bars). -Josh
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Thanks, Dave. I've got a spare engine, trans and wiring harness. Plus, to fix the trans, I'd rather not half-ass it with used parts. Been there, done that. But thanks for the offer. You're too generous, my friend.
-Josh
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Yea, going rebuilt is much better. I hope it works out and you can get it on the road. I am having brake issues with the Jimmy, I hate brake issues. I hate the way the brake fluid feels too.
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If you need help with the brakes, or anything else for that matter, I'm more than happy to help.
-Josh
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I swapped out the Amber turn signals for clear ones, and I removed the repurposed grille trim. I think it gives the grille that "floating" look i wanted.
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Looks great ,I had to go back to the start to make sure I was seeing the same truck .
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Hows the Buick going?
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The Buick is officially Road worthy. I test drove it to Atlanta and back (to see my girlfriend). Everything runs smooth, and it's getting just over 20 mpg!
-Josh
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Wow Josh! That really does look great! You nailed it! The grill really does look like it's floating in there. It's a completely different transformation with the trim removed. Very nice!
also were having a meet at colgad's place Nov 7th 10:00am. I'll be sending out invites this weekend. Hope to see you there.
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Quite a transformation! I really like the new grille!
Call me crazy, but take away the giant house numbers? on the hood and spattered silver paint? and the original color scheme (not paint job, color scheme ![]()
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Hey Josh, Looks like the new date is Nov 21st. Hope you can make it!
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Thanks, Bruce. I'll post the date on my calendar.
Redneck, if it weren't for the glitter In the clearcoat, i probably would have kept the original paint scheme. I didn't hate it, but the glitter was ridiculous. -Josh
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I bought a flasher relay to slow down the rapid blinking caused by the led turn signals and tail lights. $50, but it doesn't look like a strobe light when I'm turning anymore.
-Josh
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The captain is up for sale. I need money to close on a house in Georgia. Looking for $10,000 obo.
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Where you headed in Georgia ? And good luck on the sale .
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Staying in Newnan, working on Atlanta, buying a house in Griffin.
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Sorry to see your truck have to go. It was a fun build to watch. I really loved the look of it with the slotted mags. I really really liked the bed cover. Usually Im not much of a fan of bed covers unless they are done in old school vinyl style. Would love to have seen a build thread on the cover all by itself.
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Too bad you have to sell it. It is a very cool build. Thanks for sharing.
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So, I wrecked the captain today. Driving home from work, pulling a trailer when someone brake checked a line of cars I was following. Without the trailer, I would have had plenty of room. With the trailer, the momentum pushed me into a car that got pushed into the car inn front of it.
If anyone has any front doghouse sheet metal for a 67-68, I need a core support, grille, hood front bumper, both fenders and the hood latch mechanism. I care more about function rather than looks at this point. Currently living in Newnan, Georgia. Looking for cheapest possible parts, color, rust, dings and dents not important. Stuck here looking for a house, so finances are very tight, to say the least. Thanks in advance. - Josh
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Boy ,that is hard to look at ,sorry for your bad luck and hope you find the parts quickly .I never see 67/8 stuff around here .
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I thought you guys had a house up there? Sorry, I am all out of spare parts for now.
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