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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. ![]() RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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#4803 |
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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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Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross |
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#4804 |
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Location: Northern Nevada
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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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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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#4805 |
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Location: Ayr Ontario
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#4806 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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I haven't reinstalled them on the truck but am planning to in the Spring.
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#4808 |
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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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#4809 |
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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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Location: Houston tx
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Thats who did mine!! Hope to be installed in the next week or so |
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#4813 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Safe to say they did a good job? Didn't realize these could be restored, but I'm beginning to realize there's a specialty for everything. Mine hinges look great, but after 40 plus years, seems a tune-up is in order. I did buy a RH NOS, but the rivets are a bit different than original, and I've pretty much given up on the LH side...............
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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#4814 |
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Willie rebuilt mine a few years ago and they work great. He will do them right.
You can always buy those $500.00-$600.00 Billet ones though! ![]()
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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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#4815 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Thanks Andy. I think I'll skip the Billets.
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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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#4817 |
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Took the dash out of the Ramp Rat and cleaned it up replaced the oil gauge. It hasn't worked since I bought 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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#4818 |
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Location: Milwaukee, WI
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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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#4819 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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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#4820 |
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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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#4821 |
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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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#4822 |
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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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#4823 |
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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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#4824 |
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Location: Houston tx
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#4825 |
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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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Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross |
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