Project 78 High Sierra

[billie64]

here what i done to the old chevy truck my 79 chevy short box

[JRANGER]

yeah no updates. Just been working on the mustang and driving the truck here and there.

[JRANGER]

Did some work on the truck today but nothing major. Pulled the thermostat housing off as we just used permatex on it last time and it had started leaking. So i put a gasket in and got it to stop leaking! WOOHOO!!! Also noticed one of the spark plug wires was off...WTF!! lol Well shes running good and ready for impeding winter storm tomorrw. So ill be driving her to work

[cubber]

Glad to know she's out there!

[InitialBoss]

How's the weather-stripping holding up on it? I ordered some and have yet to install it. I also am going to attempt to install my side vent channels too. Time, unfortunately, is not on my side.

[JRANGER]

What i have put on is holding up well. Had no problems so far

[JRANGER]

Well managed to get her back in full running condition today! After the battery had to be charged over and over i finally spent money and bought a new one. Installed it and she started up like a champ!!! Woohoo!!! New battery POWER!

[JRANGER]

opps heh

[chevybuilder18]

Lol good to know everythings working well. Keep up the good work

[JRANGER]

Well did a lot of work to the truck today. Sanded the cab corner sides and painted them to get rid of the surface rust.

Installed the hood.

Painted the hood (Turned out so so...too windy)

Installed the cab band

Installed new door sills

Removed the sub and amp

Neighbor helped and put bondo on my patches and shaped them a bunch.

Put various parts back in the interior

A ground frayed on the back of the cluster so i removed it and soldered it back together

Also tuned the carb and got her running better. Turn out the choke was opening too quickly. One more notch forward and boom!! Started and didnt try to stall.

Much more to do and i may be getting rid of her...Have no fear though, if i do it will be a trade for a 71....We will see next week

[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