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09-23-2014, 07:32 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Finshed installing Vintage Air Sure Fit A/C system, new 4 core radiator, new March pulleys and 100 amp alternator. Get the A/C charged up next week.
 
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09-23-2014, 08:42 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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09-23-2014, 09:08 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I showed it off today to a contractor who needed to store some tools in my garage. He was immediately impressed with it, even though it's up on blocks! That might help motivate me to get back on it as soon as I have the time.
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09-26-2014, 07:38 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Installed a new servo piston sleeve and piston, plus got the valve body back in and tail shaft back on..
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09-28-2014, 05:12 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Well I got the brakes al swapped out. It didn't go as smooth as I had hope but I gotter done!
The original booster and master cylinder was all standard fittings, the new one was all metric fittings. Had to put new lines down to the a arm also. While I was doing it I went a head and swapped the rear rubber hose tee out for the stainless one I've had now for over a year. Everything is tight with no leaks so far. Going for a short ride and check everything again. Had to use the old valve since the brake switch wouldn't fit the new one. I may order one if I can find one. O-Reilly's didn't have it and couldn't order it. If anybody has a lead on one LMK.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 09-28-2014 at 05:51 PM. |
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09-28-2014, 05:55 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Here is a couple more of the S/S rear hose and Clear gear rear housing cover.I tie wrapped the hose away from the muffler also.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 09-28-2014 at 08:08 PM. |
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09-28-2014, 10:23 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
[QUOTE=Andy4639;6859700]Well I got the brakes al swapped out. It didn't go as smooth as I had hope but I gotter done!
The original booster and master cylinder was all standard fittings, the new one was all metric fittings. Had to put new lines down to the a arm also. While I was doing it I went a head and swapped the rear rubber hose tee out for the stainless one I've had now for over a year. Everything is tight with no leaks so far. Going for a short ride and check everything again. Had to use the old valve since the brake switch wouldn't fit the new one. I may order one if I can find one. O-Reilly's didn't have it and couldn't order it. If anybody has a lead on one LMK. Very nice set up and nice and shinny.... |
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09-29-2014, 01:46 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I painted the rear bumper with Rust-Oleum® truck bed coating.
Before & after;
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09-29-2014, 09:05 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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09-30-2014, 05:30 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Bought it drove to muffler shop then Drove it home.
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10-02-2014, 07:20 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got My Steering Wheel Yesterday... man this thing is NICE!!!!
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10-03-2014, 10:11 AM
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10-03-2014, 10:47 AM
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Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210 |
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10-03-2014, 06:20 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Today, for the first time in 4 months I cleared my "to-do" list and spent some time on my build. This was the build that I was certain I could finish in a year (that was three years ago next week)!!
Anyway, I decided to install the exhaust manifolds. the last time I test fit them I didnt have all the clutch linkage in place although it didnt appear to be an issue--well it was! On my build, Im running the engine in the rear motor mount holes And using a 4-speed trans---both limit my choices in exhaust manifolds. I had bought some big tube aftermarket cast iron ram horns---The big tube thing bit me. Had to go back to original equip. corvette manifolds. So, now my inventory of parts to sell has increased to two sets of long tube headers and one set or cast ram horns. If I get this thing on the road----Ill get to spend the next few months selling on ebay!!!! At least I made a step forward today! 
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10-03-2014, 08:48 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Installed the Antique Automobile Radio today. I like it, sounds pretty good with my 120watt kick panel speakers...better than stock.
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10-02-2014, 09:18 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Changed the cam,lifters, installed new studs, roller rockers, new valve covers (had to pull the booster to get the drivers cover on) new water pump, March serpentine pulleys & brackets, new power steering pump & break in the new cam. (More like a week, lol)
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10-02-2014, 04:04 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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10-03-2014, 09:52 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Today I changed the rear end fluid, tranny fluid, engine oil, brake fluids, checked the brakes and gave ol Owen a tune-up. Runs great.
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10-04-2014, 02:10 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
It's off to the "paint jail" today. This guy came highly recommended by at least 4 different people. Said it would take a month to finish.
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10-04-2014, 05:50 AM
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I hope your month is faster than my month... we are on month 5 now and at this rate it will be 12 more months... my guy came highly recommended also...
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10-04-2014, 11:36 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Replaced a leaky thermostat gasket, freed up a stuck open A/C recirculate door. All good now!
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10-05-2014, 10:42 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
More like "what did your truck do to you this weekend?" Blew both head gaskets Saturday morning right after I dropped off my lady for work. Was stuck about 25 miles from home for about 2 hours. Finally got a tow home. I had coolant pouring out of both header collectors. Went from full radiator to empty radiator in about two minutes. After I got it home I pulled all plugs. #6 was wet with coolant and rust around threads...#7 cylinder gushed out coolant as soon as plug was pulled...now I'm without vehicle and no idea what direction to go in next. I'm not financially ready to take on this project. I can either replace head gaskets and put it back together hoping for the best or since I have it apart, rebuild it. I had planned on rebuilding it after the first of the year. My concern is that I can tell heat was building up inside the head. And if I go with just a gasket replacement will it last me the next few months.(this is my daily driver.) Either way it sucks.but it happend. (Its got 70,000 on a rebuild performed 20 years ago, and it sat for ten of those years in my driveway neglected until about 6 months ago.) I did get 4,000 miles out of it after all the work I did to get it back on the road...
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10-05-2014, 11:00 PM
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10-05-2014, 11:01 PM
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10-05-2014, 11:14 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I removed the non functional stereo the previous owner hack jobbed in. Installed my bezel awaiting a new stereo and made a little filler panel in the interim.
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also lowered my idle from 1,000 down to about 600. Oil change was due,also regapped plugs. Next on the list is upjet my Q-jet. And reseal the rear end. Other than that. I'm happy to say the "mechanical part" is taken care of. Next is "cosmetics". let's see how deep the rabbit hole goes......
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