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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Nice work!!!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Thanks man, I finished up the passenger side last night. Then I looked at the pic of the drivers again and realized I missed getting the lower spring back in. Looks like I'm going to be pulling that back off tonight. I hate having to do things twice. I think I am going to get the cab back on this weekend, maybe even the bed, we will see. Still alot to do after they go back on, but at least it will be closer to one piece again.
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Today was a good day, got the cab back on! Everything went really well, I was worried that my h-pipe might hit, but it was all good. I also got my old AC stuff pulled out, found a little mascot for the build, he was a little flat though. I also found out that the steering column shafts from the 71 and the 94 column I am using are the same size, so they will slide right together. Got alot of little stuff to finish up, but I should be driving this thing again fairly soon. Thanks for looking.
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Awesome build! Should be driving her in no time now!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
keep it up were watching
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Once the bed is on no one will know SSSHHHHH
where did ya get your shaft shortened ??? did they BALANCE it ?? REASONABLE cost ?? when I get to that point Ill need to get mine done !!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
That was my thoughts exactly!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Hey neighbor, I know a FAT, GIMPY, OLD MAN who will give ya a hand if ya need it ??
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
So thinking I would be driving it in a couple weeks was a little ambitious. I think I have everything I was waiting on to get her on the road now though, got a few more goodies in. Now if I can just buckle down and get to work, for some reason I haven't had the motivation lately to do anything with her. I got my air tank, compressor and everything I need to finish up my exhaust.
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
what mufflers are those ??
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They are cherry bomb turbo mufflers. Not sure how they will sound yet, but they were cheap, so if I end up not liking the sound, I'm not out that much to replace them.
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Man awesome build. You have done some great work.
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
I finally got my exhaust all finished up, and driveshaft in. Still need to go back and double check the torque on all the new hardware. I should be able to get the bed back on soon. I didn't notice I had one of my hangers upside down till I was completely done, it's ok though, no clearance problems, just looks a little goofy.
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
hey great job!!!!! love the work and love to see someone stickin it out and getin it DONE!!!!! looks good man keep up the good work cant wait to see it when you get it done!!!!!!!
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looks good now whats next ??? LOL
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
almost there!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
nice progress!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Nice
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Thanks for all the kind words! Started her up and it sounds great to me, hard to tell by the video, the sound quality isn't that great. My checklist is starting to get shorter. Finish my brakes, mount my compressor and tank, get my steering column mounted, wiring and gas tank filler and some other little stuff, and I should get her on the road. Finally!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
NICE the tone will change when you get the bed on! it should get deeper with a rumble. let me know if ya need help putting the bed on, cant wait to here it then!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Looking good man!
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Re: Project “Learning as I Go”
Still haven't been getting much done lately, been too dang hot. I was able to get the garage cleaned up, and the bed back on. Getting a little closer I guess. Of course the day I did all that it hit the record high this year 110 degrees. I had a little extra motivation to get some room in the garage, traded in the daily driver and didn't want the new rig setting outside. I know, it's a dodge, but it is bada$$!!
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I did hang the fender just to get an idea of what it will look like. I have been thinking about getting this thing primered while I save up for final paint and body work, but now I think I might just leave it. Only bad thing is that I am going to have to figure out a way to make the welds on the bed not look so bad. The new rig makes the old girl look really little setting there.
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I like it the way it sits..
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