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12-25-2016, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
changed up the interior on the project for the third time. got a good deal on some white bucket seats. found door panels on ebay for $20
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12-27-2016, 02:12 PM | #2 |
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Thats a deal!!!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Well, initially I was going to install an adapter plate for my qjet to performer intake and check the rear differential fluid level. I was able to install the plate and clean up the intake somewhat, then I started to inspect my v-belts. I had new ones in case they were due. That some when I noticed this....
My lower alternator bracket was clean broke off at the rear mounting tab. Have no idea how long it's been like that... I did just adjust the belt tension about 2 weeks ago. I did notice a difference in the electrical side of things (dim headlights, static on the radio speakers, dim gauges.) Also, we had some rain last week, and was using the wipers, I was told by previous owner that the washer pump had a hiccup in it that would run the reservoir dry and continue to pump without turning off. I must have forgotten that when I rewired the entire vehicle, rewind back to last week and I was messing with the switch and noticed if I pressed the wiper switch in my wipers would kick on to the slowest speed, "cool." I thought..... well when I got home I tried sticking my hand under the dash to see if I could clear up the static I was picking up on the radio, when my hand grazed the wiper motor that thing was cooking! Got a nice red mark on my knuckle just to show how hot it was. So I immediately recalled what the P.O. had said about the pump. So I waited a few minutes and disconnected the harness, we'll, I tried to at least.....the wires were stuck on there, so much as that the ground terminal for the pump pulled the connector clean out of the pump body. Each of the ground wires were really on there. To make a long story short, I'm assuming that maybe because my alternator tab was broken causing intermittent grounding issues, the wipers were having a hard time finding ground and used the washer pump case as a ground,and heated it up from the voltage. So I just pulled the washer pump ground wire from the switch and harness,no more heat, and I still have my wipers. Luckily I learned my lesson about throwing out old parts, I had another lower alternator bracket in the garage, also I was able to swap out my belts. Good enough reason for me! Lol
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Finally got a week plus of no work and no classes to do some serious work.
Stripped, de-rusted, minor dent/pitting repair and primered the long fleetside to replace the current rust bucket on my truck. That took several days, mostly due to my confined workspace (single car garage). Today, pulled out the seat, ripped out the rotting carpet and mounted the refurbished gas tank behind the seat.
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01-02-2017, 09:58 PM | #7 |
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Painted the top of the dash black. Column is getting painted black next. Just thought with the orange dash, the "Parchment" white visors, door panels, arm rests and seat upholstery will contrast better against the black, carpet, column steering wheel and dash pad.
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It's too damn cold to be doing much around here but I managed to paint my tie rod ends. I'm about ready to put the front suspension back on and hook up brake lines on drum/disc conversion.
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Hi - I am just up the freeway in Vancouver - '68 owner..
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The truck and I had a discussion about what was going to happen during the winter. We did some tequila and talked some more.
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I spent Saturday outside trying to figure out why my S10 is running poorly. Nothing like standing in the rain when it is 35* out. Having grown up in northern Idaho I know what negative numbers on the dial are like and I'd rather do that than 30*'s and rain.
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Looks good, do you know if the dashes were supposed to be painted black? I have an Ochre truck with a previously black painted dash with Ochre under the worn black but the black looks like it may be original. Just curious as it is stripped down right now and would be a great time to paint it either.
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I've worked Friday,Saturday, and Sunday outside all 3 days in 20-30*. The Ramp Rat is getting done one day at a time are 1 project at a time. Which ever is shorter.
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Installed No-Limit shock relocators and U-Bolts while I was at it. ...Still have to test drive it.
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I have the same kit... let me know how it works since Im still so far away from any driving...
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Removed old rusted bed. Assembled and mounted replacement bed. It's not perfect, but it's a HUGE improvement. And the extra weight from the rust-free bed has smoothed out the ride into work.
And now, with the bed out of the garage, I've got more room for activities.
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Sounds like a really rusted bed for being out in California!
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Just because it's been in California all its life doesn't mean it wasn't a hard life.
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So, how did the truck react after it's portion of the 2-kill-ya?
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I haven't reinstalled them on the truck but am planning to in the Spring.
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