Project 78 High Sierra

[Rusbuilt]

Looking good Jeff!

[cubber]

cool!

[JRANGER]

Installed the dash panels except a missing heater vent. No clue where it went

Also removed and installed my fixed passenger side inner fender. Man its nasty out

this is the truck i am going to try to trade for..Well if everything is on the up and up. Maybe i can even find a way to keep my wheels/tires
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4327167594.html

[InitialBoss]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Installed the dash panels except a missing heater vent. No clue where it went

Also removed and installed my fixed passenger side inner fender. Man its nasty out

this is the truck i am going to try to trade for..Well if everything is on the up and up. Maybe i can even find a way to keep my wheels/tires
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4327167594.html

Looks like a nice truck full of potential. I took the dash pad off my truck trying to get my gauge cluster out. I found one handle cover under there. LOL. I remember being a kid and hearing change and stuff fall down the defroster vent. I didn't know the door handle cover slid under the pad. That's crazy.

Any tips on how to get the gauge cluster out? I know someone replaced the original one with an automatic one and made a cluster-**** out of the replacement. Just jamming it in there, screws barely in, plastic cracking. I'm trying to get the cluster out to replace my instrument lights and try to fix my speedometer.

[JRANGER]

Yeah its a bit wonky but once you take the front out, the dash pad out, remove the shift indicator, and then all the screws. The issu usually is the bottom left sits in there wonky. So you kinda have to lift up and pull the top towards you a little and shake it out on that part and onces its free. You remove the wires and speedo cable....Its a pain

[InitialBoss]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Yeah its a bit wonky but once you take the front out, the dash pad out, remove the shift indicator, and then all the screws. The issu usually is the bottom left sits in there wonky. So you kinda have to lift up and pull the top towards you a little and shake it out on that part and onces its free. You remove the wires and speedo cable....Its a pain

Yeah, I"m going to take pics to make sure I can connect the temp gauges, battery, and oil pressure gauges correctly again. I'm just torn on where to get new lights, basic regular replacement filament ones or new LED versions. I just can't figure out which site has the best fit for cheapest price. I'm leaning towards LEDs since they will last a long time and be brighter. Also, I can't make head's or tails on which LEDs I need and which will fit in the stock sockets.

[JRANGER]

you should be able to find coupons at v-leds
i got 194_5_3C_B BLUE 3 CHIP 5 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821 | 1 PAIR

Let me know if you need any help figuring it out. Happy to help

[InitialBoss]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

you should be able to find coupons at v-leds
i got 194_5_3C_B BLUE 3 CHIP 5 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821 | 1 PAIR

Let me know if you need any help figuring it out. Happy to help

Cool. Thanks man! How many did you end up ordering?

[JRANGER]

looks like i order 5 packs of 2. You have to remember you dont need them for your blinkers or your high beam indicator. Also their is a spot for them in your headlight switch and your heater controls

[InitialBoss]

Thanks again. I"ll check it out. I got all my front lights and side markers working except for my left license plate light. It just won't work at all. Might need to replace the housing or check the wire. I definitely need new lights for the instrument cluster. I thought there was a light for the floor area too but I can't seem to find a bulb holder for it. I guess I'll have to crawl under there a bit more. It doesn't hurt to have some spares. Do I need to fix the wires in the cluster to fit these LEDs?

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by InitialBoss

Thanks again. I"ll check it out. I got all my front lights and side markers working except for my left license plate light. It just won't work at all. Might need to replace the housing or check the wire. I definitely need new lights for the instrument cluster. I thought there was a light for the floor area too but I can't seem to find a bulb holder for it. I guess I'll have to crawl under there a bit more. It doesn't hurt to have some spares. Do I need to fix the wires in the cluster to fit these LEDs?

You don't have to adjust any wires these use the twist on sockets that the current bulbs use. Its a 194 base so you will just have to make sure they are put in the right way. I usually like to put them in when its a bit dim so i can have the switch on while i do it and verify it lights up. Just need to make sure the circuit on the back of the cluster is good. Sometimes the cooper gets messed up but you can actually solder it a bit. Its jsut kinda tough to do. I don't know of any floor board lights on mine...

[JRANGER]

Neighbor went over and sanded down the bondo on my patches. They turned out awesome. He also did a light sand on all of the white what had that cracked look to it. Now its all smooth looking

[Rusbuilt]

Sweet!! When are you painting it?

[JRANGER]

that all depends on if i trade her or not...Im getting that itch though...And I have the paint..Just need to make a trip to tractor supply for thinner and hardner

[JRANGER]

Emailed some guys about a trading.. You never know
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4438075394.html

http://shoals.craigslist.org/cto/4436074264.html

71 shot me down lol

[KSWes]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Emailed some guys about a trading.. You never know
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4438075394.html

http://shoals.craigslist.org/cto/4436074264.html

71 shot me down lol

The rivets on the vin plate on the red one don't look right. Should have rosette rivets in the plate. Could cause you issues getting it registered or if you have to sell it down the road.

[JRANGER]

Well atleast she is 1 color. Still a beater but she looks good from about 20 ft. Except the roof blah. Was just a quick scuff and paint. Masking takes forever!!!!

[Rusbuilt]

Man that blue one said rust free but you can clearly see a hole in the pass side rocker. lol

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Man that blue one said rust free but you can clearly see a hole in the pass side rocker. lol

lol very true

[JRANGER]

Well there wont be much more updating here. Ive decided to give my mom my truck and currently im searching for a 4x4 or 67-72 model in the $2200 price range. I have $2500 but def want some room to pay tax and title. Either way i am going to try to paint the truck this weekend

[JRANGER]

nm

[JRANGER]

Talk about lack of info?
http://jacksontn.craigslist.org/cto/4406689001.html

[JRANGER]

i like this truck but this ad has been on here awhile. It use to say it was plastidipped
http://cookeville.craigslist.org/cto/4349889760.html

[JRANGER]

Would you be wearing of the card issue this guy speaks of?

68 longbed stepside

Jeff, send me ur email addy and I'll send you pics. Yes runs. Needs kit in
edlebrock 4v carb, cant lean it down-runs rich. Some rust on rocker panels.
Needs new wood bed or metal, whatever you prefer. Plywood over old wood bed
now. All glass good. New dash insert and glove box insert. Seat good. Bought
truck about 4 years ago out of Las Vegas, my stepson drove it out here from
Vegas. The guy I bought it from said(I have his email) the 350 was a new crate
engine about 30,000 mi ago. Its only had about 3000 mi put on it since I bought
it.

[JRANGER]

The above info is about this truck...Im kinda of interested and may go try to take a closer look at her next weekend. Kinda scares me though since i dont know crap about eldelbrock carbs... Here are the pics he sent... He is asking $2500 Might even see if chuck want to go check her out with me