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Old 11-29-2014, 07:17 PM   #1
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Got the rear axle back in after converting to 5 bolt, posi, and 3.73 gears. Bed is mostly on with seven bolts that fit properly. Only problem is they put the wrong size studs in the axle

What would be next likely size down from 1/2"? Hoping I can find uni-lug nuts in that size. Axle is at resting height - going to be a tight fit!
are you asking lug nut size?
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are you asking lug nut size?
Yes - lug size. Guessing next size down will be 7/16-20?
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Old 11-29-2014, 09:12 PM   #3
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Yes - lug size. Guessing next size down will be 7/16-20?
yea just replaced mine
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Yes - lug size. Guessing next size down will be 7/16-20?
Just replaced mine as well, 7/16-20 as well
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AngryPirate, your video comes up as private only. I love seeing other V6's on here!

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I got my GMC 305 v6 to fire and run, finally.

Here it is in action...

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Old 12-01-2014, 01:51 PM   #6
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AngryPirate, your video comes up as private only. I love seeing other V6's on here!
Fixed it. Thanks!

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Re: What did you do to your truck today part III

mock up, not sure which air breather i will run
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My truck wasn't ready for the Interstate but decided to go to Turkey Run yesterday... and I'm glad I did! Met so many cool people and saw so many awesome vehicles... Didn't get a chance to see them all but (if i can find the energy) may go back again today.
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My truck wasn't ready for the Interstate but decided to go to Turkey Run yesterday... and I'm glad I did! Met so many cool people and saw so many awesome vehicles... Didn't get a chance to see them all but (if i can find the energy) may go back again today.

awesome, not too bad a drive for you. I can't bring myself to make the trip from down here in ft lauderdale. Maybe next year!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today part III

The 67-72 bumpers are nice on our trucks they fit in there nice and tight tp the body also.
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Me too! Finished my bumper switch.
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I'll jump on the bumper band wagon
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Are the brackets also 67-72?? Looks good..
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Thanks for sharing guys.

I do/did have a slight concern...... Looking at the fit, it seems one should only open he tailgate to "horizontal" though.

But I have to say, the finished fit looks great on all your trucks.
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I'll Play. Never had a bumper.




Knocked out my Z this weekend to. Just need to finish plating everything.

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Are the brackets also 67-72?? Looks good..
yes I used 67-72 for coil spring even thou my truck has leaf springs
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Grizz I clearanced mine 1/4"(6.35mm) ALL around. Laying down the gate was not planned. I have air bags so if one wants a bike to load it's low enough or air out for max drop. I have a one ton with Cummins to do the heavy lifting. Great progress on yours.
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This is not "what I did to my truck today" but what I did to my truck the last 2 and a half weeks. Here is the Before photo:



The previous owner did a wonderful job on this truck but I did not like some of his decisions under the hood involving painting the alternator, a/c compressor, power steering pump and entire engine red. Also, under the hood was showing its age with dirt and grime, peeling paint. Quadrajet ran okay but leaked down overnight. The project involved an Edelbrock intake and 1406 carb along with cleaning and repainting block Chevy orange. I chipped most of the red paint off the a/c compressor. Repainted the power steering pump back to black and replaced red alternator with a new 110 amp chrome unit. I also wire brushed the exhaust manifolds and painted them with por15 grey manifold paint. Everything turned out okay and looks much better than before. I just finished up this morning and took the truck out for a drive. I have a little problem with the throttle linkage wanting to hang after hard acceleration. I will work on that tomorrow. Here are the After photos:





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found this under the battery today, ive only seen one before. any other members rockin them?
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even has the nerve to work!!! nice and toasty...
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What an incredible improvement!! Nice job and well worth the effort.

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The previous owner did a wonderful job on this truck but I did not like some of his decisions under the hood involving painting the alternator, a/c compressor, power steering pump and entire engine red. Also, under the hood was showing its age with dirt and grime, peeling paint. Quadrajet ran okay but leaked down overnight. The project involved an Edelbrock intake and 1406 carb along with cleaning and repainting block Chevy orange. I chipped most of the red paint off the a/c compressor. Repainted the power steering pump back to black and replaced red alternator with a new 110 amp chrome unit. I also wire brushed the exhaust manifolds and painted them with por15 grey manifold paint. Everything turned out okay and looks much better than before. I just finished up this morning and took the truck out for a drive. I have a little problem with the throttle linkage wanting to hang after hard acceleration. I will work on that tomorrow. Here are the After photos:





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Re: What did you do to your truck today part III

Got the flat and low stance I wanted. 12 bolt rear reset with 3.73 gears and an Eaton posi. Disc brakes backed by dual reservoir master cylinder with brake booster. Drop spindles to complete the look. It now goes like hell, stops like an angel and sounds like a demon.

Thank you Switch Suspension for the suspension work. Now you have the confidence to do more C20s.

The alignment shop managed to improperly re-attach one of the moon discs and it went missing during a test ride. A new one is on order and the truck will be completely done by the end of the week.

Next steps: Interior refinement and then more power!!!

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I am waiting on some parts for the 63 1/2 ton I am building so I worked on shortening the frame on a 63 GMC 3/4 ton I bought to flip and hopefully make a few bucks on one of these days.
Yesterday I pulled the bed off and today off came the front clip, doors, cab, and got her all measured up and marked off to slice and dice this coming weekend. Gonna shorten the frame and bed and put her back together as is.
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Beutiful day in the neighborhood...Las Vegas. Sunday car show. Lost to the ambulance. But was well appreciated by many.
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