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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
It sure was a lot of work. I'm not sure I did anything unique on this repair. I followed various pieces of guidance I found from searching the forum. I used pieces of wood to support the hood while the hinge was removed. I removed the inner fender (I had already removed it to do some rust repair and paint). I had a hard time separating the heater box from the firewall because the previous owner had glued it on there with an excessive amount of RTV silicone. I purchased a copper/brass heater from npdlink.com based on lots of comments about the aluminum cores not fitting. I purchased a heater box seal set from GMC Paul's and glued the round seal and air box seal to the air box with weatherstrip adhesive.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
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in the boxes. One tested good and was an easy install with the whole front end off the truck. I hope I never have to go back in there. Tom
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Drivers side kick my butt today . I’m used to having the passenger side worse than the drivers it this was a farm truck. So I guess all the slop ended up there. Made all the patches myself most likely would have been harder with aftermarkets also put two coats of pour 15 on the passenger side.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Set up for a new carburetor install. Area ready
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Finally changed throttle out to a cable. Decided to add some bling, deluxe pedal assemblies while I was at it. And new floor mats to try and hide the hole in the carpet left by the floor mounted pedal
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Looks great!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
I rented a hot power washer and de-greased the drive train and engine bay. PO's did not have a functioning PCV system and oil was misting everywhere. Now I can finally proceed with my engine update project!
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Tried engine cleaner but it really didnt work at all. The gunk stuff they must have changed the formula
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Did some touch up painting and painting some miscellaneous parts. I went ahead and installed the fresh air inlet doors
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Installed Redhead power steering box. Can't wait to take it on the highway.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Very nice, I'm also curious about the capacity too.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Thanks guys, it’s a 60gal tank so I have the sending unit read empty when there’s about 20 gallons remaining. Even though the tank is baffled the pump was still starving for fuel under hard acceleration and left hand turns. I might install a sump at some point but for now I’m just enjoying being able to drive more than 100 miles between fill ups.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Made a Custom Cab cover for a neighbor.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Would like to have a couple of those you should sell them .
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Installed a steel lever kit in my heater controls and replaced the defroster ducts. Got the parts from GMCPauls, and the quality is top notch on both.
Also installed some stock valve covers that I bought from Ironhorse. Still need to find a grommet for the breather. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Started putting the Inline Tube brake lines on my truck. Got the two rears along the rear end to the tee and flex line installed. Moving to the long line under the cab next.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
New carb in - drove it to a cruise in last weekend and took this pic. This week I am checking timing and finishing up the set up. Went with a 500CFM on the engine. It's running great - very happy with the upgrade.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Found what I consider to be a super nice door to replace my damaged door. I've been looking all over and everything has been excessively rusty so far. Found this one 15 minutes from my house at a private wrecking yard that's not open to the public. The guy there was super nice and helpful. I have been stressing out about being able to find a nice door, so this is a big relief.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
I just sat back and looked at it.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
I can only imagine how hard it must be to find clean doors in NY
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Hard to find a 8 year old truck with no rust.
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Been wanting to get the letters shadowed now for awhile. Well today it got done and I also did the wheels on the 64 SS Impala while he was here at the house.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Found a place top mount tires on original friction ring wheels. Sanded and painted wheels and cleaned up hub caps as best I could. I will only use these for pictures and shows but I like the original look.
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