Chucks SWB Fleetside

[knomadd]

No leaks is a great thing... Sounds like you're making great progress.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by knomadd

No leaks is a great thing... Sounds like you're making great progress.

Thats right. I hate leaks. Of any kind for that matter lol. Thanks. I hope to do some more tomorrow.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the console Chuck, I still need to do the same thing to mine. You didn't happen to save the part number for that radio box? Keep the pictures coming.

The radio box I ordered was a Metra Universal 99-9000. I just picked it and thought I would make it work.. There may be another thats easier to use. idk.

The antenna is a Tune Trapper #TT2C2. Its made for Harleys w/fairings. It has the mid fed wire and I should have gotten the end fed. That way it'd be easier to run up behind the seat.

[Cash3481]

Chuck,
There you go, being my hero! Touch it every day.
You still made progress today. Closer than it was yesterday.
Keep up the good work. I check every day for the updates.
Mike

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by orngsikL

nice!!!

Thanks! I hope to get the posi tomorrow. I have to make a few calls to see who'll set it up for me.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by Cash3481

Chuck,
There you go, being my hero! Touch it every day.
You still made progress today. Closer than it was yesterday.
Keep up the good work. I check every day for the updates.
Mike

Thanks Mike, I was going to ask you if you had a good charcoal canister. I put some fuel in my tank but the fuel wanted to build up in the neck. I didn't have an open line for a vent. I thought I would mount a canister near the rear for something for it to vent into. I put a line on and its just there. Lmk if you have one.. I just threw one out a couple weeks ago.

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Thanks Mike, I was going to ask you if you had a good charcoal canister. I put some fuel in my tank but the fuel wanted to build up in the neck. I didn't have an open line for a vent. I thought I would mount a canister near the rear for something for it to vent into. I put a line on and its just there. Lmk if you have one.. I just threw one out a couple weeks ago.

Several... Send me your address text or pm... I'll get it boxed tomorrow.
Mike

[thelonerife]

A heavy box came today. I have to get somebody that knows what they're doing to set it up for me. I want it right the first time. I'm clueless.

[Rusbuilt]

Sweet!!!!! You should be receiving a package from me soon too! I added a little extra something in there for you also!

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

A heavy box came today. I have to get somebody that knows what they're doing to set it up for me. I want it right the first time. I'm clueless.

I'm right there with you. Wish I knew how to build a posi... Need it for both my vehicles. Parts look nice though. What did you get? Looks like ring and pinion, new bearings, and a posi unit. Is that it?

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Sweet!!!!! You should be receiving a package from me soon too! I added a little extra something in there for you also!

Sweet!

Originally Posted by knomadd

I'm right there with you. Wish I knew how to build a posi... Need it for both my vehicles. Parts look nice though. What did you get? Looks like ring and pinion, new bearings, and a posi unit. Is that it?

Yeah thats it. I have a new set of axle bearings in storage that came w/my blazer. The posi is an Eaton and the ring and pinion are 3:73

[GSFMECH]

Thats the very unit I put in my truck except I'm running a 3.08 ...you'll love it

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

A heavy box came today. I have to get somebody that knows what they're doing to set it up for me. I want it right the first time. I'm clueless.

Looks like some nice hardware! Where did you pick that up? I want to upgrade mine to posi some day too.

[JRANGER]

Sweeeeet!!!!

[gdavis]

go on line and you should find a print out on how to rebuild the rear end. step by step.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like some nice hardware! Where did you pick that up? I want to upgrade mine to posi some day too.

I got it off of Ebay

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Sweeeeet!!!!

Thanks

Originally Posted by gdavis

go on line and you should find a print out on how to rebuild the rear end. step by step.

I don't feel comfortable with my lack of tools and skills to set it up right. I'll leave it to the professionals.

[thelonerife]

I got the last wire ran and the carpet in. I also put the bottom portion of the console in and the wires ran through. I put the pigtail for the stereo on to. I don't know if I said this or not but I got another head unit. A pioneer with bluetooth and iPad/iphone compatible. A bunch of other features that I'm clueless about lol. I mounted the mic for the bluetooth on the A pillar.

[Bennett68C10]

Looking good Chuck, I bet your happy to be done with the wiring and get the carpet in.

[thelonerife]

Yes I am. I've had a lot of family time lately and the truck has been going slow but I'm not complaining. Having good times.

[mcbassin]

Looking good Chuck!

[thelonerife]

Thanks Mike, I'm getting excited to ride in it and enjoy an old truck again.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

wow, you have come a long way. lots of hard work and frustration and so worth it. before long youll be on to another project lol

Thanks, the frustration continues..The new Pioneer head unit won't power up. I'll take it back tomorrow. I have two other projects lined up but I need to do some remodeling on the house after I get this truck done.

[thelonerife]

Well after trading the stereo out at Best Buy I took the wife out for dinner. When we got home I did manage to put the new one in and get it going. Then I finished putting the console together. I need to touch up a spot and it'll be done.

The stereo does sound good too.

[CRees]

Looking great! What other finishing touches do you have left?

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by CRees

Looking great! What other finishing touches do you have left?

I have a list for sure. Off the top of my head..

finish the carpet
install the seats
install the vent hoses for the Ac and heat
shim up the hood a little on both sides
charge the A/C
install the posi/bearings in the rear
front end alignment/ may have to reposition the steering wheel
put on the door to cab seals and sill plates
paint the rotors
install charcoal canister for tank vent