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06-15-2022, 10:33 PM | #1 |
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I got the rear cab trim on. I decided to use 3M 1/4” wide double sided tape on the back panel because I didn’t want to drill a bunch of screw holes in the back of the cab.
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06-18-2022, 01:27 AM | #2 |
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Is the early 50s something truck your next one? Looks cool as it sits now. This one is very close to being done. Glad you're going to put in the old the door panels, etc. while you wait for the replacements so that you can get out and drive it. Perfect time to enjoy that truck. Thanks for the tip on soapy water vs. foaming glass cleaner. I will be taking my time on the installation of the windshield and so having something that doesn't evaporate away quickly will help.
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07-11-2022, 09:38 PM | #4 |
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Getting closer. Chasing some small gremlins at the moment. The biggest one is the retro sound radio will get real bad RFI at times on FM but Bluetooth works fine? Shut it off and then turn it back on and it is good for a while. I swapped out the alternator with a junk yard one I had laying around and no change. I am thinking that there is something wrong with the radio.
I am trying to get this thing done by the end of the month and drive it to the squarebody farm show in Indiana. Not sure I am going to make it!
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Did you get the radio issue figured out? The reason I ask is that the last 3 squares I've owned, my '85 C-10 Suburban, '83 K5 Blazer, and '90 GMC Suburban have all shared the same issue. The only thing that fixed it finally was on my '85 Suburban, I rewired where the radio gets it's power from on the fuse block. It had an aftermarket head unit, the other 2 had stock radios. I've never heard of others having similar issues but that may be the source of yours unless you've already figured it out and it's something else. Either which way, your "budget build" is way awesome, great work man!
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07-12-2022, 07:51 AM | #7 |
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Definitely looking good!
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07-12-2022, 10:38 AM | #8 |
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JJH JIMMY,
very nice & clean! I like it alot... nice job!! |
07-12-2022, 04:25 PM | #9 |
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It looks great Josh. if you need a hand to get you over the hump to make that show in Indiana, just give me a shout. It will provide me a break from bathing in transmission fluid.
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07-13-2022, 03:13 PM | #10 |
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Thank you!
Thank you! Thanks! I plan on working on it all day on Saturday. Stop by if you are looking for something to do!
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07-14-2022, 01:10 PM | #11 |
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Thanks! I plan on working on it all day on Saturday. Stop by if you are looking for something to do![/QUOTE]
I just might. I need a change from messing with the trans. Marc
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Been a busy few days. Got the side molding on and my doors back together. I did a quick clean up and dye on the door panels because I probably won’t see the ones from USA1 for a while.
Also the got the vinyl on the grille center molding. First pic is the first attempt and it didn’t match very well. The second pic is the next attempt. Better but not perfect so it will have to do for now!
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07-20-2022, 07:53 AM | #13 |
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Clean execution!
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07-21-2022, 01:53 PM | #14 |
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Man Josh, this look sooo good. Man your fast.
I love the look of the cab lights. Bravo Marc
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Wow the truck looks good! At first it looks like it's right off the showroom floor and then you realize that it sits a little higher and has got more rubber underneath it. I would expect you will have many offers to buy it when you are out and about.
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08-09-2022, 09:22 PM | #17 |
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Thanks! I already have had a few offers but I have trouble selling stuff!
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I drove 200 miles each way to the midwest truck nationals in Richmond Indiana this past Saturday. Awesome show with a ton of square body’s. There was anything from rusted out mudders sitting on 44’s to trailer queens and everything in between. The truck ran great and got about 13mpg!
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A few more from the show.
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Looked like a nice show. Glad you had 0 issues.
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Look at all that free stuff that came in the bed!
Nice find!
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Surprisingly there was a rubber bed mat under all that stuff and the bed floor is in really good shape!
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing your build, lots of great information.
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Great looking truck you built. Hows the ride with the Bilstein shocks? Ive had them on 2wd pickups and sports cars but never 4x4's. I have some OE spectrum shocks on my k20 and its so bloody awful to drive im thinking of selling.
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Thank you! I think it rides really well. I have Tough Country EZ ride springs on the front and the stock springs with blocks on the back so i think that helps. If you are using Rough Country springs or stiff springs i dont think any shock will make it ride good. In the past i have used the shocks that come with the lift kits and have also used Rancho R5000's and have not been impressed with either.
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