Chucks SWB Fleetside

[thelonerife]

Today I did a job that I've been putting off for a while but it needed to be done today. I swapped out the heater hoses that were leaking. The ones I got from Auto Zone had small holes every like two to three inches. Well they leaked at those holes so I got a Gates hose from Napa. All together and no leaks. The in-laws came up so I didn't get much further.

[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.

[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 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

[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

[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.

[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

[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.

[Rusbuilt]

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

[GSFMECH]

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

[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]

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.

[mcbassin]

Love the radio install looks clean, keep up the good work. My list is about 4 times as long as yours.

[Rusbuilt]

Very nice buddy!