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Old 06-27-2014, 10:43 AM   #3551
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Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Softpatch, bought the radiator from tomsclassic on eBay. I made the shroud/fan mounting and bought the 16 electric fan from the local auto parts store.
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Old 06-27-2014, 01:49 PM   #3552
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Ahhh, Softpatch beat me to it. I was going to ask the same thing about where the radiator came from? I like the top tank being a duplicate of the factory one.

Does it cool well? Are you happy with the quality of it?
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Old 06-27-2014, 02:22 PM   #3553
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Radiator is well made and looks good, no ugly welds or seams. I am using a 160 degree thermostat and the temp so far never goes above about 165! Being aluminum you do need to be careful of the fins when installing.
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Old 06-27-2014, 08:34 PM   #3554
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Gotta a pretty good seat out of an astro today @ Chose n yank...wasn't even there to look for a seat!
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Old 06-27-2014, 08:51 PM   #3555
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Mounted the new 18/20 foose legend combo on.
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Old 06-28-2014, 09:08 AM   #3556
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I sold my axle with CPP disk brakes and power steering setup, including the springs, and everything that was part of my front suspension. I had $1k in the upgrades, got $340 for the whole thing and was happy to get it out of my way.
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Old 06-28-2014, 05:45 PM   #3557
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did a little spit-n- polished to the eye Lid's used Almond white because white white would be too white
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Old 06-28-2014, 09:38 PM   #3558
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Got all my sandblasting done, frame is complete ready yo put the motor and tranny in.
Just body work now
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Old 06-28-2014, 10:10 PM   #3559
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Took my oldest grand son & the pickup to the Greenwood show here in Seattle.
1.5 mile stretch of cars both sides of the street, In years past that works out to 500 + cars. Good times
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Old 06-29-2014, 08:11 PM   #3560
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Introduced 1 month old grandson to the shop. Body work on the bed inner fenders and blocked the bed sides with 180. Found some minor stuff I did not finish when I primed.
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Old 06-30-2014, 02:58 AM   #3561
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Picked up 4 15x8 and 2 15x7 corvette rally wheels with brand new bfgoodrich tires. Also came with some original "power disc brakes" center caps and a couple extra trim rings.
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Old 06-30-2014, 10:08 AM   #3562
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Got all my sandblasting done, frame is complete ready yo put the motor and tranny in.
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Update that build thread of your with some of this progress. Inquiring minds want to know.

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Old 06-30-2014, 10:06 PM   #3563
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Softpatch, I like the truck !!!!
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Old 07-01-2014, 02:34 AM   #3564
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Softpatch, I like the truck !!!!
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I found Rust on my rust COME ON.! Now
Jumping around but.
I have to get the wiring sorted before I burn up my rust
She starts run's next..... drive & stop

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Old 07-01-2014, 09:23 AM   #3565
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nothing! put a new microwave and induction stove in for the wife.(happy wife happy life)
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Old 07-01-2014, 01:15 PM   #3566
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Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??
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Old 07-01-2014, 01:24 PM   #3567
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bought wrecked 03 to use engine trans and transfer case in my 58.
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Old 07-02-2014, 11:17 PM   #3568
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Got the studs out of the exhaust manifolds, cleaned the manifolds up and painted them. Will get studs as soon as I can make it to the parts store.
Measured my drive shaft, now its off to get it shortened !
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Old 07-02-2014, 11:32 PM   #3569
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Talk about rust, sheesh looks like your truck was dipped in salt
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Old 07-03-2014, 08:33 AM   #3570
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Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??
It's a shifter for the speedo used with the 2-speed rear axle.
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Old 07-03-2014, 09:46 AM   #3571
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Finished my Bed and installed it .
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Old 07-03-2014, 01:15 PM   #3572
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Temps are sitting around 100 for the next two weeks, so I am scheduling me time in the early morning to do body work. I know from last year that Rage flashes in about 20 seconds when the temp is above 90!
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Old 07-03-2014, 06:05 PM   #3573
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Ordered new mirrors and a retrosound radio today, plus modified the running board aprons.
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Old 07-03-2014, 06:12 PM   #3574
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I finally got my truck sitting back on it's wheels. I still have to rework my brake lines, install the sway bar, and align it before I can drive it but I'm pleased to have it this far along.

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Old 07-03-2014, 08:16 PM   #3575
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Looks good Russell, Happy 4th!!
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