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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Hope i did it right.
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67 longbed fleetside switching to a 67 shortbed stepside with a 71 front clip, front disks, 2.5" lowering spindles w/1" lowering spring in the front, 5" lowering spings w/1" lowering block rear, 255/6015 front and 275/60/15 rear on 15x8.5 slotted mags, 355/350, 12 bolt 4.11 posi. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
It's spring.
So, it's THIS (first pic), because of THIS (second and third pics). ![]()
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Saturday I started my Vintage Air Frontrunner swap. Proceeded to break a tap inside the block
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Hope to finish up the cab work this season -- not a lot of time, but it's just about done. Last few days (the first of the season), I picked up were I left off last fall with the trimmed drip rail.
Next will be settling on a trick design that looks somewhat period-correct for the interior. Got a set of '65 corvair buckets to replace the bench. I'll design around that to start at least... one I figure out how I'll actually mount them. Should be a fun spring summer with the truck!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Exhaust, now welded and installed. Sounds great.
Put trans fluid in it, and it actually moved under its own power! Found out I do need to fiddle a bit more, it moves, but likes to bog down and stall out in gear. [IMG]youtu.be/2HcvqIXSk0g[/IMG] http://youtu.be/fzD0r9hE740 Thats my buddy acting goofy. I was having a beer break since it was his turn to weld.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Kept going on finishing up the engine install after a total overhaul. Replaced all the rad and heater hoses, new carb, new lokar throttle cable and pedal, new fuel lines, triple checked everything. Have to rewire the engine harness for HEI and hopefully fire it up soon.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Damn, that 6 is fine.
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Had to admit defeat and run a temp sensor on the intake.. Waiting for a fellow forum member to lmk about machining one down to a 3/8
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Vortec's done, going for exhaust tomorrow.
Still gotta sand and paint the hole where the gas fill used to be when the tank was in the cab. Carpet, door panels, you guys know the drill.
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If you need some help I would be happy to provide details and part numbers you may use. What motor are you running? And what gauges do you want to use? |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Running a crate motor with center mount heads.. I want to use the factory gauges .. Thanks
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There are two different Sensors you can use.
BWD makes two different sensor that will work. WT359 (220 degrees) & WT357 (253 degrees) That can be turned down. Is your original temp sensor port 12mm ? |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Finally got my frame painted....used por15..used john deere blitz black as a topcoat.was pretty happy with the results...learned a few lessons..got some ares to fix ..but all in all I was pleased..
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I made a commitment...now I'm in it til the end,or else I won't be driving a truck! Lol. Pulled all wire today and started the new classic update rewire from american auto wire. Honestly, doesn't appear to be to ardious,at least so far.. actually had enough time to get fuse block mounted! Day two tommorow.
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I picked up my re-built big block from the engine builders today! Everything bar the crank, block and heads is brand spanking new and we've added roller rockers. I am sooo excited!
![]() ![]() ![]() Took it down to the mechanics and it will be fitted next week. Also finished the upgrade to the gauge bezel. All I need now is a clock to fill the last blank. 69 Chevelle or similar? Any suggestions?
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
looks good to me... I can't wait until my frame is painted...
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Just a little cleaning, prep, primer and paint on the crank pulleys, alternator brackets, fan blades, etc. while I wait on my rotating assembly to be completed from balancing...
As for the fan clutch, what's the best way to get it looking nice again (without replacing it)? |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Test fitting all the new sheet metal parts.
check out my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606231 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
This weekend included disk brake swap, 3.5"x5" drop with spindles shocks springs, supper track bar, shock relocates, drop sway bar brackets, all new grade 8 hardware, and a tube of anti seize!
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