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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Just got in from working on the truck.
1). Removed thermostat, going to clean it up and test it....it may not be stuck. 2). Cleaned the old gasket from the water neck. 3). Cleaned out the water neck a bit and even vacuumed the area inside. 4). Figured out what fittings are needed to use the water hose to flush out the water jacket. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I got some more done on my rear end swap.Had some "Field Repairs" on the trailing arms and one spring mount was a chunk of steel.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Painting my engine
Tomorrow, rebuild time |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I adjusted my quadrajet thanks to Geezer for the help. Also installed fuel filter and some vacuum hose. Tomorrow I will install an HEI distributor and wires hopefully!!!!!!z
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Nothing,
Camshaft received broken from Summit (ship to France) no bubble wrap at all, I am curious how it can be possible to gamble at that point. Anyway, after a quick chat, they’ve sent me a new one |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I bought more hoses and figured out how I am going (I think) to fix my radiator hose problem long term and get the engine running short term.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I scraped the quarter inch thick layer of oily dirt off the front of the frame, sprayed it in simple green, then pressure washed it. Man what a disaster. It's a lot cleaner tho...
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Washed Old blue and went to the trunk or treat.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I want some of what he’s using!
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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
Installed new lowered leaf springs, shocks and shackles in the rear.
Forgot to hit all the bolts with PB Blaster before I started. Advil to the rescue. Get an old truck, they said. It will be fun to work on, they said. The rear sits about an inch and a half lower, but rides way better than it did on the old leafs (last owner pulled leafs to lower it). The front will be addressed with much attention this coming weekend. ![]() Last edited by joel5150; 10-31-2017 at 10:59 AM. Reason: add picture |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Passed " Taxachusetts " inspection early today! I never wait this long but just replaced power steering pressure line that let go at the inspection station a few days ago. The two guys inspecting had a lot of interest in the K/10 and shared some of their CHEVY stories. Made it a fun time. Just wondering if Your STATE INSPECTION stations are taking pictures of the odometer, vin and all four corners? Next thing will be a chip in all of us so they can track are movements.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Hooked up last of the radiator hoses. Bought distilled water and concentrated antifreeze. Ordered a new gasket set. Installed gasket under water neck. Bought and installed new air filter.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Built and installed an enclosed air cleaner box / computer box.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I'd never really bothered to look, but I needed fuel this last weekend, and instead of using the regular non-leaded and stabil, I found a station a couple of miles away that vends super non-ethanol, 92 octane - so I know where I will be going from now on. Decided to throw in a can of Seafoam for stabilizer over the fall and winter, but I do start and warm it up every week or so - and on dry days take it for a spin..
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
....ahh, did my oil change....and added a little MMO in there.
Just nice to do in a way....and always good piece of mind knowing its clean again. Now......time to start getting ready to find a good 'paint' partner and bring some of the other parts of the truck up to scratch. Coley
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Ordered a new radiator through ebay, went to an auto parts store and got a grease gun and hit all the fittings i could find on my drivers side. The three block squeak is gone! I'll still have to deal with small coolant puddles for another week or so.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Started driving it again after installing better fenders. Midwest salt is rough on sheet metal.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I don't think you legally can. Only options are the antique auto plate or a regular plate, like mine has.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Yes, You can use the 67 plate in Tn , one time fee for Life time registration , Restricted driving to shows and events , weekends and maintenance / testing
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Sounds similar to antique plates. I don't mind paying for yearly registration. Once I get my truck done the way I want, I'll be driving it any time I want.
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