75 Dually build

[TrailerTrash]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

I had this old grill just laying around the shop gathering dust (in Lubbock, TX that is not a hard thing to do!) so I thought I would put it to good use. I have collected Hot Wheels for a long time, and it was high time some of them came out to get displayed. Let me know what you think... ;D

freakin awesome

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

That's a pretty sweet grill. Man I keep looking at your truck, and it really makes me not want to body my truck. I just really like it, plus it will help my 24's not have so much to mod.

Yeah don't body your truck if you don't have to. There is a TON more work to get it that low, and other issues that most guys wont tell you about.

Originally Posted by 64chevtruck

Thank you for posting this info, Is the truck at ride height in the pics above on this page>? or is it sitting on the CM and Frame?

Thanks

The truck is sitting on the CM in that pic. I never wanted to body this ride, maybe the next one, but not this truck. I want it just like it sits today.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by TrailerTrash

freakin awesome

Thanks man glad you like it! It was a blast getting out all those old cars.

[75Dually]

So Santa UPS dropped by today and left these toys for me to play with! Trying to get this truck ready for Lone Star Throwdown and other 2016 shows.

[75Dually]

Well I actually got some real work done on the truck tonight. I am changing out the brake booster and master cylinder from the Suburban to the correct hydro boost booster and matching master cylinder. The brakes should work a lot better from now on. The only thing I have left to do is get new lines made up for the high pressure side, and get a "T" fitting to tie into the low pressure return line. The pics below show the new master and the hydro boost just after I shot some Rustoleum on them for protection.

Lots more to do before it rolls out of the shop, but at least I am checking off one item at a time.

Stay tuned...

[75Dually]

The hydro boost is now done! Ok I still have to bleed the brakes, but hey it's mostly done!! Yes the brake lines need the bends to be cleaned up, and all that wiring needs to be cleaned up as well. The underside of the engine bay really needs some attention.

I was so glad to have the OEM lines from Napa. They made this so much easier and cleaner. I also did the spark plugs on this side of the motor because the brake system was out of the way. Talk about a knuckle buster with all that stuff in the way... I will get the other side done tomorrow, we are now getting freezing rain and more snow on the way. Yeah!

[monte0185]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

The hydro boost is now done! Ok I still have to bleed the brakes, but hey it's mostly done!! Yes the brake lines need the bends to be cleaned up, and all that wiring needs to be cleaned up as well. The underside of the engine bay really needs some attention.

I was so glad to have the OEM lines from Napa. They made this so much easier and cleaner. I also did the spark plugs on this side of the motor because the brake system was out of the way. Talk about a knuckle buster with all that stuff in the way... I will get the other side done tomorrow, we are now getting freezing rain and more snow on the way. Yeah!

Looks good!! Here is the one I did on my Pro-Street. Used a 99 model master cylinder and 99 model lines.

[SCOTI]

I just cant get past all the lines from OE set-ups. That's why I swapped to a vacuum. There were a couple high end set-ups that really clean things up (HydraTech) but their about a G.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by monte0185

Looks good!! Here is the one I did on my Pro-Street. Used a 99 model master cylinder and 99 model lines.

Super clean! That looks great!

My trucks engine bay right now is like my room as a teenager. It works, but man is it messy right now!

[monte0185]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

Super clean! That looks great!

My trucks engine bay right now is like my room as a teenager. It works, but man is it messy right now!

So is my dually. I cant wait to get mine on air. Just about got all the parts now just gotta come up with the time. Im in the middle of a rewire on the pro street then gotta get my dually ready for the haul to LST next month. After that its getting some air..

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by monte0185

So is my dually. I cant wait to get mine on air. Just about got all the parts now just gotta come up with the time. Im in the middle of a rewire on the pro street then gotta get my dually ready for the haul to LST next month. After that its getting some air..

Are you bringing both to LST? I'm almost tempted to bring the new 68 on my trailer to LST.

[monte0185]

I registered the Pro-Street but Im pulling it down there with the new dually. I Sold my black one and bought my son his first car and bought me a replacement with the money. Its Not as good looking but its got potential.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by monte0185

I registered the Pro-Street but Im pulling it down there with the new dually. I Sold my black one and bought my son his first car and bought me a replacement with the money. Its Not as good looking but its got potential.

That truck with Alcoa's, slammed, would be wicked!

[monte0185]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

That truck with Alcoa's, slammed, would be wicked!

I'm going to lower it and put it on air but not gonna slam it. Just want a good ride quality without cutting my bed.. stay tuned. It's going under the knife after LST.

[54earl]

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[ruffrida2005]

Looking good. What steering pump are you running?

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looking good. What steering pump are you running?

Both the power steering and the pump are stock.

[ruffrida2005]

Do you mind getting a pic when you can. I'm running a 454. Buy it has the remote reservoir for power steering and I haven't been able to find a new hose. And just wanna run the single unit pump/reservoir.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Do you mind getting a pic when you can. I'm running a 454. Buy it has the remote reservoir for power steering and I haven't been able to find a new hose. And just wanna run the single unit pump/reservoir.

Paul, I will try and snap a pic tonight of the pump for you.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

Paul, I will try and snap a pic tonight of the pump for you.

Here is the picture of the power steering pump and the new lines for the hydro booster. Man this truck needs a serious bath!

[DblTrbl]

Does your pump have the keyed shaft or the smooth one? I need a keyed one to mount my new pulleys, but I can't seem to figure out which years they came on...

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by DblTrbl

Does your pump have the keyed shaft or the smooth one? I need a keyed one to mount my new pulleys, but I can't seem to figure out which years they came on...

In all truth I do not know. My pump is a new pump, but it has been so long since I installed it... However I checked the Oriley's website, they have great pictures, and it showed a smooth shaft. So I would have to assume that is what I have. If it were me I would go down to Autozone (or similar parts outlet) and just have them pull a couple of pumps and check them out that way.

[ruffrida2005]

Thanks for the pic. I'm trying to get mine all together but it's hard to work in it when u work out of town. Dang oilfield.

[75Dually]

Made a pedestal for the eLevel touch pad last night, got it installed today after work. I will leave it unfinished for a while so I can concentrate on other portions of the interior.

[ruffrida2005]

That looks pretty good if I say so.