Project 78 High Sierra

[JRANGER]

Got the truck on the interstate and she is much easier to get going 70 and maintain that speed. However somethibg is def wrong with the speedo. Its off sometimes by 10mph and sometimes 20. When I was going 50mph I was actually going 70 and 30 was going 40. Not sure if my gauge has gona bad, my speedo gear, or I just don't have the cable in all the way
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Try regreasing it, because mine is real jumpy until about 45+ I'm not saying that's the issue but just an option to maybe look at you know?
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[JRANGER]

Yea its nit jumpy I've had it stick like woukdnt go past 40 at times etc
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[77ChevySharkBite]

hey man, you ever figure out what might possibly be causing the issue with your speedo, or still trying to figure it out?

[JRANGER]

havent had a chance to check it out.. Been all over with PT and such... Plus i can crawl under the car either

[77ChevySharkBite]

Ahh I see, makes sense

[JRANGER]

Ordered the final piece of patch sheet metal i need to de-rust the truck.. Called tabco today and got a small rear quater patch...Basically they are custom cutting me a piece so i dont buy the full 8ft piece...So from the rear of the bed wheel well about 6inces long and 14" tall.. $22 aint bad.... So hopefully i get that early next week before i go back to work and get it cut out and welded in

[77ChevySharkBite]

Woohoo!!! Sounds legit man, looking forward to it!

[JRANGER]

Well I got started about 10am this morning and went and put some bondo on the fender weld holes from the trim pieces. Then i came inside and was switching laundry into the dryer and a knock on the door. Whaaaat....UPS??? OMG The truck patch!! Soooooo I went to work!! bahaha So yeah...It didnt turn out perfect especially around the center...Initially it wall flush but it popped out a bit after a few spot welds....It was kinda weird put i managed to get it pretty decent. Im getting better thats for sure


Now laying around so my knee doesnt swell

[77ChevySharkBite]

Looks sharp man!! Great work!! I'm digging your wheels definitely awesome looking!!

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Looks sharp man!! Great work!! I'm digging your wheels definitely awesome looking!!

Thanks man!! Its nice to get a lil work done

[77ChevySharkBite]

Yeah, I need to finish my bed, and start tearing the truck down some more haha, I'm trying to get a friend over tonight going to buy new locks for the doors and new ignition being due to the fact my keys are about a flat as possible and wouldn't hurt to get some new stuff either.

[JRANGER]

Yeah I might do the whole ignition and door lock thing too so all keys match...Too many keys

[77ChevySharkBite]

Yeah, I think they were abused a little back before the PO hopefully when I change them, I don't have to worry about them again. Yeah I have all my keys on my DD set only key on my truck key is for the garage, because it's a garaged truck.

[JRANGER]

Between the truck and my mustang i have 8 keys...Craziness

[77ChevySharkBite]

if we're talking total keys not just car keys I have I think about 12 or 13 but that's total.

[JRANGER]

Truck: 1 ignition key, 1 door lock, 1 gas cap key, 1 truck box key, and 1 master lock key for the bed chain lock

Stang: 1 ignition, 1 door lock, 1 trunk

lol

[77ChevySharkBite]

lol yeah you got me beat haha! I just have a total of 4 2 ignition/door for my DD, and 1 door, 1 ignition for the truck. Just think we only have 2 vehicles imagine the people that have like 3 and 4 cars now thats crazy haha

[Rusbuilt]

Patch looks good Jeff!

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Patch looks good Jeff!

Fo' sho!

[thelonerife]

good job Jeff.

[JRANGER]

Hey Rus..

What do you think about this bolt on kit for the rear?
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/14BSRW.html

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

Little late on the speedo but mine shows 100 when I'm doing like 70.....I just figure the gears are off and it's mechanical so it probably isn't going to be as accurate as a newer electronic one.

[Rusbuilt]

That would be a lot cheaper Jeff! I like it!

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

That would be a lot cheaper Jeff! I like it!

I will get with you next week to make sure I order everything I need Just to make sure... How do i double check to make sure I have the 14 bolt rear? lol I know nothing! ahhhhh!!! lol

I can go ahead and order the brackets to start with.. Then call support and get eveything else from Oreliys. Just not sure what brake lines etc i need to get