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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
TFS. I've got that same 60/40 seat in blue.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
We're in the mix of a MAJOR storm and I had to use my driver. Judging by the refills, the wiper system probably hasn't been used in decades. I bought some replacements - yeah right, they're nothing but rubber with a clip and don't work. At any rate, I broke out some spare OEMs, and they fit like they're supposed to. So I ordered another two pair.
The wiper system was a bit slow, but with use it recalled its former glory. I had removed the wiper arms months ago, but since then the truck promoted from thoughts of parting it out. In hindsight I'd have lubed the joints some. That and WD-40 the spindles where the arms attach. I dried them by hand, but WD was the ticket, plus they'd have been easier to attach. Moral of the story is you can buy OEM refills, don't give up on these jewels, and even when chances of success are high, take the time to do it right the first time.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Looked at it nestled in the garage....snow and ice on the ground still and its way to cold to do anything to it anyway
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Low 40's then it dropped down into the 30's but I got the booster installed and the push rod adjusted and I now have power brakes on the Ramp Rat!
Took it out and filled it with gas and drove around to check the heat and deforst it worked good. Brakes did too! ![]()
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest...
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
After a lot of deliberation on rim and tire size choices I picked up this set of CUCV Blazer 15 x 8 rims. Going to run 31s with these and install hubcaps. Though not correct for my 68 50th it will give the "stance" I want. Thanks for all of the input from folks here in helping direct me on this.
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I drove it around in the snow and ice, 47 years young, 12 since I have owned it. I wonder how many Toyotas are doing that? Ha, not!
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30* outside but I got the dash back in the Ramp Rat!
Oil gauge worked speedo not so much. I guess I'll go back out and start taking the heater core out. I called O Reillys and they will have it Tuesday. ![]()
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Heater core is out and waiting on new one to arrive on Tuesday.
Last picture is all the crap that came out of it. ![]()
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I hooked up the battery tender. The reality of winter in NH has set in, the roads are covered with sand and salt, and it it won't be going anywhere until April at the earliest.
I have new front springs in the garage, and will be installing those sometime in March. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
amazing how much crap mice can pack in there
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
That's a pretty floor alright. I am curious though about the closed in area in the left front area of the bed.
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![]() You can say that again! The truck sat for I know of 2 years in the man's field beside his shop. The first time I ever stopped and looked at it. It's come a long ways but has a long way to go too! ![]()
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Took my old 70 c20 workhorse out for a pick up run in the 14 degree weather Saturday. I couldn't believe it actually started and didn't miss a beat. Don't make them like they used to.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too.
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We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!
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We only got 3" of snow Friday night thru Saturday morning but it started out as sleet so there's a nice layer of about 1/2" of ice under the snow. Temperatures are not supposed to be above freezing until tomorrow at noon. But the bright side is 69 degrees by Friday afternoon. Secondary road are still ice covered. Yeah, I know what you people up north are thinking. 3" is a joke. Not when most cities in the south don't have enough snow removal equipment. We just don't get enough snow to justify the cost of equipment or manpower to run it.
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