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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
I assumed they were aftermarket based off of their shape. The pre-67 lower brackets are beefier than the 67-72 brackets. That being said, you make some that keep the bottom of the shock flush w/the bottom of the T/A hardware if you're concerned.
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Getting the alignment at China Spring Collision this morning.
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Did the front scrub line also.
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I just checked and it's been six years since I started this build. The pinstriper came by today to put the cherry on the cake.
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Some of the finished product, didn't want to overdo it. Haven't wiped the sweat and hand prints off yet but you get idea.
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Nice touch.
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love the striping....
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Pinstriping
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Thanks Joe
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So, when are you going to wash the truck and give us some full beauty shots? These teasers are killing me
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Post 491 has them.
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Good point, but I meant with all the pinstriping on it too. Pinstriping or no pinstriping, your truck has turned out great!
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Thank you.
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Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
The pinstriping really finishes pulling it all together. A long trip indeed, I really enjoy seeing them completed. Lotta hours into this one. Outstanding, Chief!
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Thank you
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Not bad for a step side
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Pinstriping is just enough on this truck. I like the one to separate the white and the red. Nice touch!
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Drove it into Waco to get a tank of gas, about 15 miles each way. Up and down hills back-roads, stop lights etc. from 25 to 65 MPH.
Came home and used a laser temp meter and found these temps on the engine. I dont know if thats good or bad? Top of radiator - 120 degrees Top of Thermostat Housing - 191 Under the Thermo housing - 171 Head between first 2 exhaust ports driver side - 192 Front of head - 191 Block - 191 Temp Gauge reading (Lectric Limited sender for year model gauges): So what do you think?
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What temp range thermostat are you running?
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Question, is that still an amp gauge, or has it been mod to a volt meter? With what I saw in your engine compartment, I would be using a 100 amp alternator at minimum, if that is an amp gauge, it won’t handle it well…. |
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