74' by Jabes...

[Jabes1]

Made the decision to go back to a stock hood. Brothers Truck parts came in clutch as usual! I really don’t like the fitment of the fiberglass hood and I no longer need the hood clearance. I’m going to hang on to the glass cowl induction hood and spray both hoods so they’re color matched. In the future, if I need the hood clearance I can just swap hoods. Does anyone have a spare factory hood latch laying around?

[Jabes1]

Vintage Air showed up… 12-14 week build time at the time I ordered it. Also scooped up CPP’s front coilover setup.

[Jabes1]

Quick string alignment so it’s close enough to get it to an alignment rack. I picked up these alignment turntables online… they sure make it easier to get a more accurate toe measurement. I also bought some toe plates, but haven’t used them much

[Jabes1]

I literally stumbled across a deal I couldn’t pass up for the FiTech. I did some digging around in my parts bin and found my Weiand blower. I guess I’m changing my mind with the TPI route…

[Jabes1]

Well, life is life-ing. New home and area...Im a bit older and the truck is more complete. Finally was able to pick up a Christmas Tree with my daughter in the truck. What a great feeling. Happy Holidays!

[SCOTI]

Good to read this update. Truck is looking sharp as ever!

Happy Holidays.

[Jabes1]

Function is important to me along with safety. Driving an old truck, things wear out. Not having hazards really bothered me, its just not safe by any means. Blinker system functional: Check.
There is no point in restoring a truck that doesn't function. Little things turn into big things and in life, its the little things, there's nothing bigger.

[Jabes1]

Installed the Stainless brake lines today. I really need to invest in a set of line wrenches, I used my crows feet to break the lines loose, but it was hard to get to. I hate messing with brake lines and fluid. These lines are from Inline Tube and are really nice. Its a direct replacement, but I don't care for the fact that these lines do not come a little bit longer and with a bracket like the stock ones they replaced.



SS brake lines installed. I have put SS brake lines on everything I own, including my Subaru and its a night and day difference over the stock rubber mushy lines. I was really looking forward to pulling the engine, cab and bed this winter to detail the frame, but since its now my daily its going to have to wait.

[lowrodderchev]

Trucks looking great its awesome your daughters in the mix I use to take mine to car shows and she would help here and there she's 16 now and has already claimed my 54 belair for here high school car funny thing she knows more about cars then most kids her age engines tune ups body styles you name it

[Jabes1]

Well... got some more work done. Installed new rear wheel cylinders, bled everything and its a huge difference in braking feel. The Percy's Header gaskets are amazing, no more exhaust smell in the cab and are money well spent. Working on getting the power doors dent free and prepped for primer. More work to come...

[Jabes1]

Well... back from the dead. I'm still working on this actually have made some progress, but I haven't been documenting the work. Ill post some pictures in a short while. Its interesting to look back at where I left off versus now...

[Blessed66]

I'm curious if you ever decided to go turbo or not, I may have missed if you decided against it.

[LT7A]

It'd be great to see the updates. You could also save these as screen shots or something for your daughter to see later as she grows up. What a cutie and kudos to you for making the time to include her. I like the truck and seeing the progression.

[Jabes1]

I'm still planning on utilizing a turbocharger. I have the turbo, just need the rest of the hard pieces, like an external wastegate, blowoff valve, rebuild kit for my bigger injectors, front mount intercooler and the plumbing.

I still need to update this thread and pictures, weather has been bad and I've been busy with work. Soon...

[91short]

Cool truck, can't wait to see the updates.

[Jabes1]

I’m back on this build and quite a few things have changed. What’s everyone using to host pictures now? Apparently Photobucket isn’t free anymore…

[Corts60]

Welcome back! Photobucket is the worst. It stole a lot of my pictures I'll never get back because I won't spend a dime with them. Haha.

You can upload directly to the site, no need to host. Just upload your photos using the "manage attachments" button below your text box when you are writing a message. A trick I learned was never upload more than two at a time as this system seems to freeze with too many photos. Or maybe it's just my computer....

[Jabes1]

Thank you! I’ll start updating my build page.

[Palf70Step]

Nice. Looking forward to seeing more updates.

[LT7A]

Glad you're still working on it. Love that your daughter is motivating you.

[evan]

Good job on the progress. I've had a similar "break" in my project and I've been making room in the garage to hopefully get back at it again.

[gmcpainting]

Paint work is looking good!

[raggedjim]

Nice work, I'm glad you stuck with it. It's not easy completing a build, Congrats!

Rg

[Shifty One]

Wow that's a beauty! Nice work