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03-03-2019, 11:33 PM
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03-04-2019, 10:14 PM
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I got my heater core tested to be sure it is healthy. I thought it looked to be in good shape but I had to pressure test it to be SURE before I committed it to the heater.
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03-05-2019, 12:12 AM
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Got all four tires on the ground today! Woohoo! I have little 185 tires on it for right now so it looks crazy low, at least for a straight axle. That is a 4x4 that doesnt quite fit under.
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03-05-2019, 02:17 AM
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Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to) |
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03-05-2019, 03:56 AM
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 Yikes, when the engine and front end are installed it'll drop another couple of inches too!
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03-05-2019, 02:12 AM
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RIGHT ON Don! RIGHT ON!
I got back out there for my "five minutes" and ended up not stopping until the rear axle housing was stripped of paint. Beat me up, but damn it's nice it got so far! I am happy that my heater will fit right where I plan without a mod like I thought I was going to have to do. So all it good tonight in the garage. Brian
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03-05-2019, 04:56 AM
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Busy day on Craigslist. I looked at a '50 panel truck near me, a 4x4 conversion. Pretty nice running project on late model chassis with SBC, AT, PS and lots of spare parts, including two extra sets of rear barn doors, for $7000. I offered 5, he countered 6, and I said I'd think about it. Yes, that's a brand new grille; also has all new glass.
I also may have another change of plans on my windshield wipers. I found a NOS wiper motor identical to the New Port Engineering units for only $40. A little fabrication and I should have a setup equivalent to New Port's for about 1/4 the price. I'll keep you posted.
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03-05-2019, 10:31 AM
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the biggest concern with a straight dropped straight axle is the scrub line. that's the line between the bottom of the axle and the bottom of the rim. as long as your rim edge is below the axle if you loose a tire, the axle wont drag on the road surface. yours looks ok.
now when driving the truck you will find that you watch out for any bumps, man hole covers, driveways etc so that you don't scrape. mine is low enough that I cant get a 4x4 under the axle. makes it kind of a pain to use a floor jack |
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03-05-2019, 11:10 AM
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Great seeing all the progress pics. I am still sliding around on cardboard fixing drips. Changes pinion seal on the 9 inch last night. Not much glory in that but I'm glad it's done. Now need to change axle seal on passenger side. Question, can I reuse the bearing retainer ring on that 57' 9 inch? Local suppliers don't carry that part but do have seal and bearing.
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03-05-2019, 03:02 PM
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03-08-2019, 12:33 AM
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What did I do today, well, not much, but was out there for more than my 5 minutes! Something hit me today, I am about to send off a bunch of stuff to be powder coated with the rad support as one of them. What hit me was will the stock rad support clear the hood when the hood is sectioned 2.5 inches? DUH! I never thought of this. So I made a template of the support and went up into my garage attic where the fenders and hood are to see if I could figure it out and it is REALLY close as far as I can figure, like a quarter inch! Soooo, I am not really sure if this is going to work out or not. I may have to modify the top of the rad support removing that stock braces across the top and making a lower one as I think it will still clear the rad I have. If anyone has a 47-53 Chevy truck with the front sheetmetal on and no engine who could get inside the engine compartment with a little 2.5 inch cardboard measuring device and see if it fits above the rad support with the hood closed I would greatly appreciate it.
Right now, I am just planning on having it all done and if I have to modify the rad support so be it. Brian
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03-05-2019, 04:45 PM
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I found some parts out of place inside my Muncie M20.
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03-05-2019, 05:04 PM
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03-05-2019, 10:27 PM
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03-05-2019, 05:07 PM
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Yeah, kinda sucks. Got a couple months out of it, the risk of swap meet parts. I can either rebuild with super case & parts for ~$825 or find another. Found one on Craigslist that looks good asking $725, but might be putting myself back in the same place again...
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03-05-2019, 10:24 PM
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My 5 minutes (HA!): Got the hard part done...
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03-06-2019, 08:58 PM
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03-06-2019, 10:35 PM
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03-06-2019, 12:59 AM
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My five minutes was spending a little more time on the rear axle housing. I got my order from LMC today and found that I messed up and didn't get the rear shackles! CRAP! So that order was made. I have to get ready for when the frame comes back from powder coating to assemble that baby!
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https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NCZ2741761 They have the rear ones too.
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03-06-2019, 11:01 AM
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03-06-2019, 11:11 PM
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I think I have all by drips dried up (I sure hope so). Bleed brakes again, axle seal installed, filled with fluid and ready for a ride. Man what a disappointment that was, the brakes feel like I have manual. I was ready to get thrown threw the windsheld instead I was glad I stopped. I can't even lock up the brakes. I hope maybe the hydroboost has some air in it. The power steering works fine. I have all new hoses, rebuilt pump, ran 2 return lines back to resevior. I replace power steering gear box last year, all the fluid is new. BUT I did buy salvage yard hydroboost and master against my better judgement.
I will check to make sure the hoses are not backwards on the HD unit tomorrow. The pedal feels hard but I can put it to the floor if I push real hard. Sorry for the little rant but I am tired of the cardboard creeper!! Mac |
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