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Old 03-23-2011, 06:05 AM   #2751
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Finally have the paint in order and had the engine and drivetrain introduced to the chassis.... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.....
Looking sweet!!!! Looks like you're doing a great job!
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Old 03-23-2011, 10:08 AM   #2752
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Wow, what an epic pain in my ass.



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Old 03-23-2011, 04:19 PM   #2753
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Tried to start my new engine but have electrical gremlins. The starter engages as soon as the key hits the on position. I hate it when that happens. Now I'm in the wire tracing mode. Gotta hurry, LSRU is next week.
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:17 PM   #2754
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Got the front suspension together, bled the brakes, got the power steering box mounted, brake booster mounted and plumbed(obviously)....getting parts together to put the turbo 350 in. Have to get the driveshaft shortened and rebuilt....it never ends....
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:32 PM   #2755
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?

Installed new front shocks with a tip from here. They were the Monroe 5852's that fit a 49-50 Chrysler New Yorker. Man this truck rides like a Caddy.... or a New Yorker....

Thanks for the tip fellas!
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:33 PM   #2756
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Now thats ridin' in style!!
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:33 PM   #2757
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i hear you..... but damn they look GOOOD!!!!
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:37 PM   #2758
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love the seats......I wondered how they would fit in a 64-66....Looks like they fit well, they sure look great.
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Old 03-24-2011, 02:30 PM   #2759
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I could not fit in there, too much belly....................oh well in my younger years....
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Old 03-24-2011, 04:01 PM   #2760
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Painted the bottom of my cab.
Sanded the roof to get it ready for the 'flat' clear

Going on the frame tomorrow afternoon!!!


Sanded the primer. Took off the remaining undercoating spots








Now this is how you sand a roof!!!! Figured I'd might as well sand it and get it ready to spray the clear with the flattening agent tomorrow. That tape better hold those doors closed tonight!!!!
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Old 03-24-2011, 09:03 PM   #2761
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^ Wow, that's looking great Tazattitude ! All I got done truckwise today was to get home early enough to sign for my UPS parts delivery. haha
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Old 03-24-2011, 10:03 PM   #2762
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finished painting the wheels and broke a stud off the front.put the seat in to mock up the seat belts and found out the buckle portion is to short.Drove it down the block and discovered the vacuum modulator is not working.Also discovered that the throttle linkage will hang wot.
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Old 03-25-2011, 10:03 AM   #2763
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We are working on painting the cab as well then look what came in the mail. Sun tachometer and Sun Bat-o-meter.................looks like we will be sending the dash off to the vacuum plater next week.

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Old 03-25-2011, 10:07 AM   #2764
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ripped out old carpet and bolted the seat down and tightened some of the bell housing bolts
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Old 03-25-2011, 02:24 PM   #2765
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We are working on painting the cab as well then look what came in the mail. Sun tachometer and Sun Bat-o-meter.................looks like we will be sending the dash off to the vacuum plater next week.

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That is going to look very cool when it's all put together.
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:38 AM   #2766
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Had mine in for a little minor plastic surgery. And by plastic, I mean sheet metal. Finally had the bed sides worked out at the back from where the old wraparound farmer bumper caved it in, and new front fender halves thanks to the old owner glued a patch panel over the rust. I'm going to have to figure out how to paint it to look more-or-less original now. Eeek! This is the first really major work I've ever had done to this truck in all the years I owned it. I was always scared to do it, and finally found a guy that I thought did a pretty good job.



Now I'm on a serious search to find some brackets to make my dual spotlights mount up right. Suggestions are certainly welcome!
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Old 03-26-2011, 01:22 AM   #2767
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You may want to take a look at the following thread for the details of the job, and check with Bob at Accessoryland. He actually had a couple of outside and inside brackets available a few months ago.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449

The outside brackets are essential to the install. If the inside brackets are unavailable, the standard clamp type will work just fine as shown in the thread above. His website use to come up on a Google search but I'm not finding it now. I find two phone numbers listed: 563.556.5482 and 319.556.5482. (Perhaps they had a recent area code split).

It's a mom and pop outfit so he's a little slow to respond sometimes, but has always come through for me. I believe he is the only antique parts dealer with open access to the Unity warehouse and inventory.
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Old 03-26-2011, 10:22 AM   #2768
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Thanks! I called the guy, and he seemed pretty helpful. He's supposed to call me back later this week with the 4-11.
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Old 03-26-2011, 03:47 PM   #2769
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Well the Right front fender on my gmc was toast, so we cut two fenders in half and used the good parts from each to make one good one....saved $250.00 and for rookies it turned out ok....let me know what you think.

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after you enter the gallery just click on next in the upper middle of the screen, the pictures jump to the next page before you see the final result.

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Old 03-26-2011, 04:13 PM   #2770
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Nuttin' wrong with that!

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Old 03-26-2011, 04:32 PM   #2771
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Stopped by the painters today and got some quick shots of the doors that are getting close to paint.
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:34 PM   #2772
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jbgroby is there a way to fix the flat wiring plate behind the GMC speedometer and other gages?
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:35 PM   #2773
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Pulled the engine and front end out of my truck. Found out the reason my turbo 350 stopped shifting. The rubber vaccum line got against the exhaust and melted in two! So, now I have a good tranny along with the motor. Pulling the Engine, Transmission, and entire front suspension only took 3 hrs. I couldn't believe it wen that fast.
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Old 03-26-2011, 09:14 PM   #2774
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Yes, Because no one will see it you can resolder or put jumpers then a clear coat to seal the copper conduit. DO you need a plug/socket I have two spare that I will not be using.



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Old 03-26-2011, 09:19 PM   #2775
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Well I finally found a good Big Window Cab for my 1966 Factory 4WD.

The Cab has been setting down in El Cajon, CA since 2003 and hasnt been registered since 1993.

It is a 1964 Big Window C30 with Factory Gauges, Heater Delete and Radio Delete with all the original parts still in place.

We are going to pull all the rest apart and remove the body for Media Blasting this next week.

Once back from the Media Blasting we will do any needed metal work before it gets sealed in DP90.

This is the truck I am doing 1966 K20 Factory 4WD that I am adding 1 1/4 Ton D60 Front Axle and 1 ton Van 14 Bolt Rear Axle.



This is the Big Window Cab I am going to start with. I stripped the interior today, she came apart real easy.

She was left in Yellow Primer for 8 years in a guys back yard. I wish I could have found her 8 years ago as she would have been perfect.

She is real straight and almost completely rust free other then the small spots on the floors from setting so long without a back window.































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