71 4X4 Frame off Restoration

[DWilbur]

1 baby step forward installing the ID tag back on the door jamb and a huge step backward had to mover the engine, transmission and T-case forward 1" so the right side coil pack would clear the fire wall. This caused conflict with exhaust on the right side the transmission mount and the rear driveshaft support. the good thing is the front drive shaft slip yoke still has plenty of movement. I will have to build another trans mount adapter because I don't want to move the hole mount and drill more holes in the frame. Radiator hoses can be cut down. The right side header is now conflicting with the shackle and bolt so I will have some mods to the header as well.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

looks great! I bet you are happy the paint jail time is about over!!

For sure its been a long road getting the paint done. 1 year waiting for 2 other painters that never started anything and 2& half years for Anthony to finish painting. I happy the paint work is over now I can start putting her back together.

[First c10]

What rivets did you use to put the ID plate on??

Bummer on the motor issue. Can you relocate the coil packs and not touch the motor?

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by First c10

What rivets did you use to put the ID plate on??

Bummer on the motor issue. Can you relocate the coil packs and not touch the motor?

I cant tell ether but google Rosebud rivets, there are still some out there.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I cant tell ether but google Rosebud rivets, there are still some out there.

Rosette Rivets are what is original and they are about 15$ each on eBay. I was just wondering what DW used.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

What rivets did you use to put the ID plate on??

Bummer on the motor issue. Can you relocate the coil packs and not touch the motor?

I used what I had laying around 5/32 rivets.

[DWilbur]

I did not get much done with the wind yesterday. I opened the garage and seams like half of the street leaves blew in my garage. Found the break and clutch peddle assembly, Parking break assembly, gas peddle and starter motor but for the life of me I cant find the nuts and bolts for everything.

[7dee2]

Congrats on the paint, wow, very sharp!

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Found the break and clutch peddle assembly, Parking break assembly, gas peddle and starter motor but for the life of me I cant find the nuts and bolts for everything.

The nuts and bolts will be in labeled baggies in a box stored somewhere that it should be stored, but the last place you'll look The paint looks great, congrats!

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

The nuts and bolts will be in labeled baggies in a box stored somewhere that it should be stored, but the last place you'll look The paint looks great, congrats!

My problem is the writing wore off the bags and I have not found the bags of bolts that I blasted and painted yet. key work YET.

[DWilbur]

Well I got tired of looking for nuts Bolt and Screws so I bought what I could from GMC Paul so I can move forward on installing more parts.

[DWilbur]

I found some more bolts and was able to install the clutch, break peddle assembly and the parking break, door locks and shifters Saturday. I will have to move the 2 right side shifters back about an 1" the one is hitting the transmission when in High. Did some work on the hydro boost breaks as well Saturday

[Getter-Done]

Looking Good.
I like the shifter knob








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[DWilbur]

Sunday I worked on the break peddle linkage and got it hooked up the the hydro boost. Installed the steering column and steering shaft had to go the parts store and they had the correct rag joint the one that came with the kit from LMC was way to small. worked on installing the steering wheel still have some work to do but at least I can move the front wheels with out jacking up the front end makes it easier to get in and out of the garage. I did not like the cheesy wood that it came with so I will make my own with a nice piece of walnut I picked up a few months ago.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Looking Good.
I like the shifter knob








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Thought I would give it a try. looks cool.

[DWilbur]

I have to buy a new wind shield wiper motor does some one sell one that is intermittent wiper control.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I have to buy a new wind shield wiper motor does some one sell one that is intermittent wiper control.

Not that I know of. I bought one of the little boxes to make a stock setup intermittent. But I can find where I put it.
What’s wrong with your current motor? Remember they are ground activated through the switch making ground by being in contact with the dash.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I have to buy a new wind shield wiper motor does some one sell one that is intermittent wiper control.

There is several options you have here is one of them.
https://newportwipers.com/product/19...k/#wiper-motor










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[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

There is several options you have here is one of them.
https://newportwipers.com/product/19...k/#wiper-motor

That one is expensive $229.00. the one I have is what they call a 3 wire and hard to find. 4 wire ones range from $75.00 to $120.00. do you have any experience with the new port wiper motors.








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That one is expensive $229.00. the one I have is what they call a 3 wire and hard to find. 4 wire ones range from $75.00 to $120.00. do you have any experience with the new port wiper motors.

[DWilbur]

Did not get much done today burnt out from work the last couple days pulling double shifts. managed to drill the holes for mounting the Vintage Air under dash parts. just need some help mounting it. ordered new wiper motor from New Port Wipers with intermittent switch.

[Getter-Done]

I don't have any experience with the new port wiper motors.
They just look like they will work.
I see you bought one of those new ports.
The other option -------.
There is a member on here twouvakind
that builds delay wiper system
sometimes. His last response was 9/12/18
on his product thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wipers&page=13

I will have to drill for my air system also I picked Old Air.
I would like to see pictures of your installation if you have time to take them and post.
I know about the over time stuff.
I will also buy the new port wiper motor.
Please post details of your installation.








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[DWilbur]

After searching part number on line I was able to install some rubber bumpers for the driver door, tail gate, and windshield washer hose. finish drilling the hole for the Vintage Air and finish up modifying my existing controls for the AC. installed the LED side marker lights but they seam to stick out further than what I remember.

[DWilbur]

I ordered a gallon of Por-15 from Amazon and it was delivered to my house yesterday when I came home from work i picked it up and could smell paint fumes brought it in the house set down on some plastic and noticed my hand ha paint on them went back to check my entry way and paint leaked there too. rapped the package in plastic and set it in garbage can in the garage. contacted Amazon and asked for refund and then sent the seller a bad review with pictures. now I have a gallon of hazardous paint to deal with. this week end I will try to pore it into another can see if I can save whats left.
My plan was to paint some areas inside the cab that still have bare metal up under the dash, parts of the doors and under side of roof.

[DWilbur]

I forgot to take pic's. I did get the holes drilled for the hydraulic clutch and installed the tail light last week end. painted the doors with por-15 just the bare metal areas. Ordered some wiring and fuse box. Have to modify the clutch push rod so its adjustable it was about an 1" short.

[DWilbur]

The brown truck dropped off some parts I ordered last weekend. head light, tail lightwiring and new Painless fuse box. got some work to do this week end.