What did you do to your truck today!

[ole dollor]

1quick70: good story..luck with your truck and new business...

[magwakeenercew2jh]

I am enjoying the truck the way I wanted to during the winter after a three year build....Taking short rides and fixing little stuff. Coming home, and taking a few pics.

When she runs well for these little jaunts, I can't help but take a few pics when I get back. Thanks for helping me indulge my whim, Boys and Girls.

[mud.man.rj]

Man you are sick...but welcome to the club, we gather here. I do exactly the same, almost get something done, soo close then start changing again.

[shawno72]

Bill let's get some pics of your truck next to my truck at Renes
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[Mayo]

Got some body work started, I got my fender pulled out and then started on rust repair.
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[PAWS 72]

Well started vacuum the 71 this afternoon to put a better seat in and then one thing lead to another.Took out rubber mat and found some issues.cleaned a little to just prime temp. and happened to remember I had bought this stuff.works good on manifolds.

has any one used Rust Cure. was working when I come in tonite.

[PAWS 72]

I also found this.If you can't see it well enough it was a ring. I think 14kt.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by shawno72

Bill let's get some pics of your truck next to my truck at Renes
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Got one.

Pointed a little cock-eyed. But here it is:

[RxPx33]

Not perfect but better looking for now till I can afford replacements.

[mud.man.rj]

Closer to perfect.

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Got one.

Pointed a little cock-eyed. But here it is:

Haha I love it

[Dnrice]

Wouldn't start after short run. Read about vapor lock in which an old gas cap doesn't vent. Bought new gas cap and so far, NO PROBLEMS!!! I love that feeling.

[Ike72]

I drove around breaking in a new 454. Just got it installed and running last week. Does anyone have an opinion on break-in? Should I baby it or drive it like I stole it?

[ole dollor]

can not speak for everyone, but i would drive it normal for a few miles, then try it out a little and see what you have....just me.

[69GWC]

Drive it like your going to drive it, IMO just dont rev it to the limit for awhile. But I just break them in like Iam going to drive it I have never babied any motor..lol

Lots of different opinions on this though.
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[502ms]

I've been driving mine. Need to post pics, I guess. Last year this time, it was completing the frame upgrades for the "baggage". Next is the engine/trans upgrade (420hp 383 & t56 or LQ9). TBD.

I ordered new headlight housings with integrated turn signals so I can change my front bumper to an early model.



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[ole dollor]

nice truck you have there....i would go ahead and fill up while you are there, $1.21 a gallon is a dream come true.

[jonny..2008]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

nice truck you have there....i would go ahead and fill up while you are there, $1.21 a gallon is a dream come true.

bring some back for us too.

[74baggedbug]

Got the brakes working too notch ( nice feeling that it doesn't jerk to the right when I hit the brakes) and also installed new fuel sending unit... Now I can stop easily and know how much gas I have !!!!
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[PAWS 72]

When Dennin built mine, we let it high idle for about 30 mins then we took it out and drove normal for about 25 miles then he hammered it.awsome.

He has built some he.. of race engines. It's his for a while anyway.

[PAWS 72]

Originally Posted by 502ms

I've been driving mine. Need to post pics, I guess. Last year this time, it was completing the frame upgrades for the "baggage". Next is the engine/trans upgrade (420hp 383 & t56 or LQ9). TBD.

I ordered new headlight housings with integrated turn signals so I can change my front bumper to an early model.



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love it.

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

i have this, found it right next to a big aeromotive canister type fuel filter that i forgot why i had. then i remembered it was to flipping shiny for my jeep.



this one say max inlet PSI 20 and adjustable from 5-12 PSI. the box is dirty as hell, but its new. i've no idea why i have this one.

also, with a carb, you can run an inline filer from a 75ish jeep wagoneer. they are dirt cheap and just like any other inline fuel filter w/3/8' inlets, except on the outlet(i think) side there is a 1/4" fitting that is used as a return. it lets excess pressure bleed off when the float closes the needle so it wont over pressure. ive used them several times in place of regulators on engines that dont have super zesty pumps with mucho success

Ryan

Hey Ryan I got the fuel pressure regulator today. Thanks again

[mygmctruck]

I just went out and patted my truck and told her it will be ok and soon she would be put back together and on the road. she smiled and was happy.

Remember there are always two people in a marriage. One is the Boss and the other is the Husband !

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by mygmctruck

I just went out and patted my truck and told her it will be ok and soon she would be put back together and on the road. she smiled and was happy.

Remember there are always two people in a marriage. One is the Boss and the other is the Husband !

Hahaha!!! I had the same conversation yesterday.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by shawno72

Hey Ryan I got the fuel pressure regulator today. Thanks again

Hope it helps!