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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
I edited one of my older pics of the original dash Bezel, zoomed in closer on the rings. Although it’s faded some, I believe these rings were chrome also. You can see hints of it in places where it’s not as worn. The brushed overlay makes it to where the chrome rings don’t “stand out” as much. Thats why I like my new Bezel, without the overlay, the chrome rings DO “stand out” against the black Bezel.
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
well I have been busy doing "to-dos" on the truck. I will follow up soon with some pics & an update... but right now I hit a snag... I was getting ready to replace the rear cab bushings when my pass side mount bolt started spinning - it appears that the nut is broke loose from inside
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
evan, thanks! I never thought about the hole saw & plug (weld in or rubber as referenced) good idea! i will probably end up doing one of these....
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Ok, well I have been busy working on replacement of the rear cab bushings. I was able to get the driver’s side replaced fairly easy. The pass side…….. uuuhhmmm not sooo much
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Well, I took a few days to revel in my recent accomplishments…
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I kinda got things out of order, but below are a couple of pictures after I removed the gas tanks as well as the differential & rear suspensions items....
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well.. I have a small update, it was kinda build related....
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I had spent all day in the garage tearing apart the differential & springs, I must have dropped the springs while prepping them for paint atleast 3-4 times.. never once on my feet
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needless to say my garage time has/was sidelined for about 3 weeks
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Ouch! Good frame work!
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low elco.. yea that one was one that hurt.. Thanks! I had a little help with the welding, mainly machine settings & a few tips.. since I had no experience working on that "heavy" of a metal.
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Nice project. Keep pecking away, you're getting close!
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Rob, thanks!! yea right now it does feel like I am pecking... progress is slow
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I am trying to figure out the fuel lines & wondering what people have used for fuel line(s) when running a late model LS engine? I know you have to use F.I. hose... but can/should you use the pushlock hose and AN hose fittings or is the AZ store F.I. hose and "T" clamps suffecient?
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=754061 As to your question, both will work (just follow the directions for tightening the clamps). The bigger issue to me is getting fuel hose that is no susceptible to break down with the ethanol that they put in fuel nowadays. You don't want to gum up your injectors or have a gasoline smell in your garage... ![]()
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rob, thanks. I agree, I have been told by each of the places that I have bought hose from that the F.I. hose is "made" for the newer vehicles & fuel??? I dunno though? well I guess i will run my hose from the tanks & then directly connect the F.I. hose to the switch valve by using the "T" clamps?
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well I am "100%" related to the foot, probably not mentally though...
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here are a few pics of the frame assembled & painted.
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Looking good keep pecking away and you will get her done
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I am getting out of order, but I thought I would give a little more detail to the work done. After installing the differential and springs I then decided to install new rear brake shoes and do general cleaning of the brakes. I have not messed with drum brakes since H.S. (A VERY LOOONG TIME AGO!!
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Next on the docket was supposed to be re installing the bed… BUT a “friend” of mine said to me ”are you planning on keeping the cab back looking like that?!”. Soooo with that being said, I decided I should address the cab back wall. I once again cleaned the back off & then sanded it down. I broke out my newly purchased GLOBAL HVLP paint sprayer and decided to give it a “shot”!..
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So! now that all that has been done, I felt like it was time to start installing the fuel tanks & ALL the appurtenances along with them. I have a friend that is doing a LS swap too & he received his tank from “tanks, inc.” I happen to look at the tank & I really like the finish that it came with. I decided that I could mimic that too. I went to the local “blue” box store & found a metal paint that I thought matched the finish – rustoleum “metallic” finish, which to me looks very similar to a “hammertone” type finish.
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Those turned out GOOD! Very nice
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