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Re: Project 1972
Very nice work!
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Re: Project 1972
I pulled the air conditioning apart, flushing the lines, evaporator and condenser. I am going to installed the new style aluminum replacement compressor and a new expansion valve. I hope I can get this A/C working.
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Today was a big day for me. After a year and four months since I brought the truck home, today is the first time I got to drive it . I got my tags and insurance. I finished working on the a/c, installed the new compressor vacuumed and charged with R12. I am getting 49-50 out of the center vent, I thought in might do better. I drove down and filled up the gas tank and my gauge only when to a quarter of a tank. I had tested the gauge and I installed a new sending unit and float, I don't know whats wrong there. The truck drives and rides great. I put 20 miles on it.
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Re: Project 1972
Congratulations! What a rush that is, the first drive after it's back together
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Re: Project 1972
Man, you have done an excellent job on this truck! Did you use single stage for the paint? You sure laid it down nice and smooth! Where in the world are you finding R-12 let alone that isn't over $150/lb?
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Thanks, The paint I have been using is base-clear. I bought the R-12 at a swap meet , $20.00 a can.
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Re: Project 1972
That's an awesome deal on the R-12!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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There is still a lot to do to the truck, but for now I am going to drive it. I cleaned it up real good. Future plans are to install a quadrajet.
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Re: Project 1972
That looks very nice! It sure doesn't look like the same truck!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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Thanks, I sure do like driving it.
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Re: Project 1972
I don't know how I missed this thread. I wish I could see the PB pictures.
Your truck sure looks good.
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Larry, Thanks for the complements. I wish the PB pictures where there. When I was looking for a truck I think I might have come over and looked at one you had for sale, around Jan,2016 I had my wife with me. I ended up buying this one local. Here is a more recent picture.
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Re: Project 1972
I don't think it was me, because I don't seem to sell anything.
What truck did you look at here?
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