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Old 04-29-2012, 02:18 PM   #176
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Got the rear finished. Man what a PITA!!!! Had to cut and grind about every bolt and made a half dozen trips to the hardware store. But I am happy with the outcome. Did not get the power steering and brakes booster completed this weekend. Maybe I can get those finished up next week. Then off for alignment.
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:00 PM   #177
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New stance looks good. Very sharp truck.
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:19 PM   #178
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Looks great!
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:55 PM   #179
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Old 04-30-2012, 03:31 AM   #180
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Thanks Guys! Can't wait to drive her again. I know the ride will be so much better. The progress has finally picked up a bit now. My wife is glad because that means less boxes of parts setting in the house. Now if I can just find the funds for the tranny I will be able to complete the interior.
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Old 05-03-2012, 12:56 AM   #181
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Finally got the P/S working today. This was a complete install with all new parts. I found out the hard way there is a certain way to bleed out the air. I first filled the pump with fluid and started the engine, then began to turn the wheel to bottom left and right about 5 times. Check fluid and repeat again, but this time I guess the air decided to come out at once and sprayed power steering fluid everywhere under the hood. And about this same time someone (me) forgot to tighten the pulley nut, so off the pulley went flying. And of course my wife was just so happen to be there to witness all this and just sat there shaking her head. So off inside I went to watch youtube. The correct way was to turn the wheels first WITHOUT the motor running to purge the air out. Lesson learned the hard way. I hope bleeding the new brake system will go better.
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Old 05-03-2012, 02:08 AM   #182
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Sorry to hear of the mess But glad you got it up and running! Will make for a much more comfortable ride....especially around parking lots and slow cruises...
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Old 05-03-2012, 05:49 AM   #183
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Man I love what you've done with your truck! The rear u-bolts are fun...

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Old 05-14-2012, 04:19 PM   #184
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Just a little update. Installed some new roller rockers to the 327. Should be a nice upgrade. Maybe net me a few more horses.
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Old 05-17-2012, 07:22 PM   #185
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Finally got around to completing my power brake conversion. Man does this truck stop now...... Waiting on my seat to be finished and gotta find a pair of inner fenders. Just a few pics of the install.
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Old 05-18-2012, 03:25 PM   #186
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Nice work man. Glad my truck is a coil spring rear! good to know too in case I ever get into my power steering.
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Old 06-02-2012, 02:37 PM   #187
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Got a lot I want to accomplish today. Got all the new cab mounts in, what a PITA. Lucky my little helper was around today. Could not have done it by myself. Got the little bit of surface rust removed some pitting but no rust through holes. Sprayed with rust inhibitor then under coating. Once it is dry hopefully sometime today, can you guess whats next? More updates and pics coming later today.
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Old 06-02-2012, 06:00 PM   #188
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Little more progress.
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Old 06-02-2012, 07:16 PM   #189
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Looking great! Nice progress!
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Old 06-02-2012, 09:39 PM   #190
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How did you manage to find a truck without rust all the way through?.....must be rough.
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Old 06-02-2012, 09:58 PM   #191
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You do NICE work.
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Old 06-02-2012, 10:44 PM   #192
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Old 06-03-2012, 01:35 AM   #193
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Thanks, still got a few more things left to do. gotta dye my dash pad, visors and paint door panels black. Then off on to the wiring.
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Old 06-26-2012, 04:38 AM   #194
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Thinking of going a different direction on my wheels. Something like this but where do I find 5 lug 15x10 and 15x7 steel riims like these? I don't want car rallies and I plan on panting them so chrome is out.
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Old 06-26-2012, 07:42 AM   #195
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Thinking of going a different direction on my wheels. Something like this but where do I find 5 lug 15x10 and 15x7 steel riims like these? I don't want car rallies and I plan on panting them so chrome is out.
Check Summit or vintage wheels.
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Maybe The Wheelsmith

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Old 08-01-2012, 02:55 AM   #198
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Thanks, I have somemore updates I need to post with pics. Just haven't gotten around to it. Been spending money on school supplies for the kids. Plus football is starting up too.
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Old 09-12-2012, 02:36 AM   #199
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Guys, sorry really no updates. School, football and LOOKING to upgrade on a new house really has taken all my time. Wife wants pool, I want shop so is kinda hard to find both at the sametime. But we have found one just hope they come down on the price alittle. Wish me luck.
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Old 09-13-2012, 04:20 AM   #200
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Good luck man! I feel ya! We just bought a house ourselves! Moving in soon! Copper is already there in his house. Shop is a MUST!
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