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10-09-2012, 08:04 AM | #1 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
made some headway on the 66 yesterday. sent my headers out to jet hot, got the engine installed (what a mofo) ordered 2 flowmaster mufflers, radiator temp switch and header bolt kit. today ill install the aluminum radiator, electric fan/shroud, the gm performance serpentine kit and get some plumming done. pictures to follow..
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10-09-2012, 10:10 AM | #2 |
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Finally killed the squeaky clutch pedal. I have squirted here and there and could never get the high pitch squeal to go away. Finally dug under the dash and realized I had bee bitten again by the PO-itis. I disconnected the clutch push rod to lube the pivot bolt. I pulled the rod out and the last 2 inches had a 20 degree bend in it so when you pushed in the pedal the bent angle part of the rod was rubbing really hard against the cup of the master cylinder so it screached going in and out. Straightened the rod, re-installed, presto magico no more screaching!!!! Maybe my wife won't be afraid to ride in the truck with me now.
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10-09-2012, 11:50 AM | #3 |
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Got the seats all reinstalled. Replaced the bolts on the inside door panel, and put the front bumper back on after having it re-chromed! Sent the front grille to get sandblasted and then painted a matte-black, it was just more affordable than having it de/re-chromed.
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10-09-2012, 08:47 PM | #4 |
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made some progress today, engine in, serpentine belt kit installed. ran into some snags so didnt get as much done as wanted.... more tomorrow.
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10-10-2012, 04:27 PM | #5 |
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Nice...what year set up did you use...I sandblasted and painted mine from a 93 S-10 blazer and It looks brand new....
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10-09-2012, 09:30 PM | #6 |
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Got my panels back from the powder coater. Rebuilt the regulators, put sound deadoner in the doors, adjusted the plate so the doors close smooth, new arm rests, new felts and rubber. I wish I would have picked up some new screws and handles. Back to classic parts.
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10-10-2012, 01:21 AM | #7 |
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Got the stainless trimmed windshield back in place after what seems like a month of prep. Thankfully it was very uneventful.
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10-10-2012, 01:32 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for the kind words Barney (UK62LW) the interior is looking good my friend !!!!! Glad I could Help you out ....
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10-10-2012, 02:46 AM | #9 |
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Parked it. Once I can get a couple other projects out of the way she's going in the shop, I'm through with that inline 6. Sure it is a cool old engine, but the cool factor doesn't make up for the poor drivability and even worse fuel economy. Soon to be for sale: Chevy 292 with new HEI distributor, rebuilt carb, and SM420 4-speed transmission......
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10-10-2012, 04:29 PM | #10 |
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Got the front leaf spring hangers off today so I can start fabbing up new ones!! Yay for progress!
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10-11-2012, 01:44 AM | #11 |
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Finished putting all the parts back on the truck, returning it to service. I always miss driving it when it’s torn apart, so I try to keep it those periods as short as possible.
I’m also looking for input on whether adding the chrome locking strip around the rear window would be an improvement, and does anyone know how long they hold up or if there are any problems with the chrome version?
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10-11-2012, 07:39 AM | #12 |
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Got the front swaybar mounted after the 84 front suspension swap.
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10-11-2012, 09:51 AM | #13 |
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over the last two days ordered porterbuilt rear bag kit, CPP sway bars, CPP disc brake kit with 2.5" spindles, 2" springs and matching shocks. Need to get some tear down happening!
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10-11-2012, 11:13 AM | #14 |
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10-11-2012, 11:15 AM | #15 |
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Heres a pic of the back window w/the chrome lockstrip
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10-11-2012, 01:13 PM | #16 |
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Liking the look. Do they make it for the big back window? LMC?
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10-11-2012, 01:17 PM | #17 |
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Found it on LMC. 15 bucks for the BBW.
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10-11-2012, 04:20 PM | #18 |
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please post pictures as i am planning on doing it as well and i need ideas.
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10-11-2012, 04:24 PM | #19 |
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are you asking about the windo install, or the CD speaker install...
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10-12-2012, 02:54 PM | #20 |
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Rear tank install is done, will run lines to canister filter under cab today, filler wi;; be in bed far left corner for now, later install side panel filler door.
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10-12-2012, 04:16 PM | #21 |
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Outstanding work on the tank install, looks like the factory would have done it Rich!!!!
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10-12-2012, 04:18 PM | #22 |
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took the cab to the media blaster.welded the outer and inner pass door skins on
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10-12-2012, 06:33 PM | #23 |
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Thanks for comp..Craig, that the look I was after...more mods to come later.
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