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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-28-2012, 09:47 PM

That's what I've been running lately, except the shocks. My plans are to buy them though, for them all soon.

mjensen · 02-28-2012, 09:51 PM

I didn't really know what shocks to get, but our local 4 Wheel Parts told me that he thought the Nitros would be a better choice for my 3/4 ton...so, that's what I went with. SDTruckSprings.com actually had a few sales going on including free shipping, so I got it all for just over 1K to my door. Here's hoping

mjensen · 03-01-2012, 11:27 PM

Oh yeah!!!! I can't believe it! New parts

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72SWBChevy · 03-02-2012, 12:50 AM

Nothin better than new parts showing up at your door!! Looking good, keep at it.

mjensen · 03-03-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Nothin better than new parts showing up at your door!! Looking good, keep at it.

Thanks! Hopefully, it will warm up tomorrow so I can bear to be out in the garage

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2012, 04:13 PM

Heck yeah! Looking good. They're not on yet?

mjensen · 03-03-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Heck yeah! Looking good. They're not on yet?

Oh..I'm excited...I was hoping the install fairy would just stop by...but apparently I haven't been a good boy

mjensen · 03-03-2012, 07:35 PM

I was going to actually get something done today, when I realized that I didn't purchase new bushings for the front shackle hangers (I know..you experienced guys are thinking "really?")

So, I decided to just try and clean up my "new" front axle. Something made me decide to turn the hubs in just for fun, just to find out that the driver's side axle is snapped. DAMN! Oh well, I need to replace the ball joints anyway, so I'll just do that then. Not how I planned for this day to go.

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mud.man.rj · 03-03-2012, 11:21 PM

Just took a total look at your build, wow lots of work and you acomplished a lot, cool build, I have a 71 1/2 4x4 manual trans with a Big block, so watching your build, keep it going, thanks Rick/aka mudman.

mjensen · 03-04-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Just took a total look at your build, wow lots of work and you acomplished a lot, cool build, I have a 71 1/2 4x4 manual trans with a Big block, so watching your build, keep it going, thanks Rick/aka mudman.

Thanks for looking Rick! Hopefully it will start to get interesting here in the next few weeks

mud.man.rj · 03-04-2012, 07:25 PM

Wish I had more time for my build, but everyone elses seem to get in the road of mine, but helps to buy parts for mine and trade a few too, just takes a bit longer, keeps Momma happier, Haha. I will live thru your build for a while.

mjensen · 03-04-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Wish I had more time for my build, but everyone elses seem to get in the road of mine, but helps to buy parts for mine and trade a few too, just takes a bit longer, keeps Momma happier, Haha. I will live thru your build for a while.

Boy...if you're living through my build I better get busy huh?

Thanks for checking out my build.

**thelonerife** · 03-04-2012, 08:31 PM

I like this truck already. Good progress.

mjensen · 03-04-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

I like this truck already. Good progress.

Thank you! Hopefully I can start picking up the pace a little

mjensen · 03-05-2012, 12:39 AM

It wasn't an overly productive day. I did manage to clean a little more of the front axle, and I got the bushings ordered for the Shackle hangers. Next weekend is supposed to be nice, so hopefully I can lay some paint and attach some springs

mjensen · 03-11-2012, 12:01 PM

Yesterday, I removed the rear bumper (which was a project in itself). I also fixed a mistake that I made. I'm almost too embarrassed to show this, but here it is

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mjensen · 04-01-2012, 03:36 PM

Well, not much in the way of progress. I did order the Advanced Adapters Torque Splitter for its overdrive. I figured it was the cheapest way to get overdrive

I also ordered Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black. Next week I hope to get moving on some things.

mud.man.rj · 04-01-2012, 07:57 PM

When you get and install the torque splitter for overdrive hope you post it as I am interested for my 71 4x4, would be a lot nicer for the highway.

mjensen · 04-01-2012, 08:07 PM

I will definitely post my progress on this. Hopefully it will show up in two weeks

I'm going to try and replace the shift lever with an electric solenoid so that I can simplify the shifting process

I'm actually surprised that I can't find many people on this board that have used this torque splitter.

72KAY20 · 04-02-2012, 05:47 AM

Coming along. Making progress and looking good!!

mjensen · 04-02-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72KAY20

Coming along. Making progress and looking good!!

Thanks! I'm hoping it turns out half as nice as yours!

I got an email today letting me know that my Ranger is back ordered and won't be shipping until the end of April :-(

mjensen · 04-22-2012, 08:36 PM

Well, I was hoping that these pictures would show a painted frame today, but I didn't realize how much work it would be to clean up/smooth out a sandblasted frame.

I was hoping next weekend would work to get the paint on it, but it's supposed to be low 60's (compared to mid 80's this weekend). Oh well, progress is progress

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**67cheby** · 04-22-2012, 08:48 PM

Looking good
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mjensen · 04-22-2012, 10:02 PM

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Looking good
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Thanks!

birdistheword · 05-01-2012, 07:09 AM

Just found and read through your whole build. Awsome job on the cab repair and it's looking good keep up the good work.

02-28-2012, 09:47 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" That's what I've been running lately, except the shocks. My plans are to buy them though, for them all soon. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-28-2012, 09:51 PM	#2
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I didn't really know what shocks to get, but our local 4 Wheel Parts told me that he thought the Nitros would be a better choice for my 3/4 ton...so, that's what I went with. SDTruckSprings.com actually had a few sales going on including free shipping, so I got it all for just over 1K to my door. Here's hoping __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-01-2012, 11:27 PM	#3
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Oh yeah!!!! I can't believe it! New parts __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-02-2012, 12:50 AM	#4
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03-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Heck yeah! Looking good. They're not on yet? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-03-2012, 07:35 PM	#8
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I was going to actually get something done today, when I realized that I didn't purchase new bushings for the front shackle hangers (I know..you experienced guys are thinking "really?") So, I decided to just try and clean up my "new" front axle. Something made me decide to turn the hubs in just for fun, just to find out that the driver's side axle is snapped. DAMN! Oh well, I need to replace the ball joints anyway, so I'll just do that then. Not how I planned for this day to go. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-03-2012, 11:21 PM	#9
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Just took a total look at your build, wow lots of work and you acomplished a lot, cool build, I have a 71 1/2 4x4 manual trans with a Big block, so watching your build, keep it going, thanks Rick/aka mudman.

03-04-2012, 07:25 PM	#11
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Wish I had more time for my build, but everyone elses seem to get in the road of mine, but helps to buy parts for mine and trade a few too, just takes a bit longer, keeps Momma happier, Haha. I will live thru your build for a while.

03-04-2012, 08:31 PM	#13
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03-05-2012, 12:39 AM	#15
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" It wasn't an overly productive day. I did manage to clean a little more of the front axle, and I got the bushings ordered for the Shackle hangers. Next weekend is supposed to be nice, so hopefully I can lay some paint and attach some springs __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-11-2012, 12:01 PM	#16
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Yesterday, I removed the rear bumper (which was a project in itself). I also fixed a mistake that I made. I'm almost too embarrassed to show this, but here it is __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

04-01-2012, 03:36 PM	#17
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, not much in the way of progress. I did order the Advanced Adapters Torque Splitter for its overdrive. I figured it was the cheapest way to get overdrive I also ordered Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black. Next week I hope to get moving on some things. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

04-01-2012, 07:57 PM	#18
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" When you get and install the torque splitter for overdrive hope you post it as I am interested for my 71 4x4, would be a lot nicer for the highway.

04-01-2012, 08:07 PM	#19
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I will definitely post my progress on this. Hopefully it will show up in two weeks I'm going to try and replace the shift lever with an electric solenoid so that I can simplify the shifting process I'm actually surprised that I can't find many people on this board that have used this torque splitter. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

04-02-2012, 05:47 AM	#20
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04-22-2012, 08:36 PM	#22
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, I was hoping that these pictures would show a painted frame today, but I didn't realize how much work it would be to clean up/smooth out a sandblasted frame. I was hoping next weekend would work to get the paint on it, but it's supposed to be low 60's (compared to mid 80's this weekend). Oh well, progress is progress __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

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