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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Probably just needed to replace the module in the distributor, they are cheap and easy to get. You could have put in a GM one even

I checked the module and it was good. so I went to the bone yard and picked up one that was in great shape for a song.

[Xeen]

Congratulations George!

[kowboy63]

Can't wait to see pics of your truck with the new wheels.

[gdavis]

Well. UPS struck again. They can't find my other two wheels. So I contacted summit and they are shipping me two more wheel, they should be here Tuesday. So Wednesday I will marry the wheels to the tires and mount them on the truck. Every time I crank the truck it sounds better. can't wait until I can drive the ole girl. I have a exhaust leak on the manifold on the pass side. so I will tighten it up before Wednesday. Got to adjust the rear brakes and bleed the system. and then I will take it to the front end shop for allingment. Almost ready to drive,

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Congratulations George!

thanks Brian. It's been a long time coming.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by kowboy63

Can't wait to see pics of your truck with the new wheels.

I will post pictures of the wheels and tires Wednesday and thanks

[gdavis]

Today I added anti freeze to the radiator and adjusted the rear brakes. I started to bleed the brakes but come upon a slight problem. The proportioning valve was a used one I pick up some where and it didn't work. so I bought a complete master and booster with proportioning valve with brackets and lines. a complete set up I just didn't want any problems with the brakes. it should be in in a few days. I don't like the way the torque converter sounded so I ordered a new one also. A minor set back but this way I know it will be right. So tomorrow I will pull the brake set up off the truck and start to pull the transmission back, I will not take the transmission all the way out of the truck. I did this before with the flex plate, I should have installed new torque converter then. But money was tight, so now I am paying for it in labor.
Still waiting for my other two wheels to come in. they should be here tomorrow I hope.

[colgad]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today I added anti freeze to the radiator and adjusted the rear brakes. I started to bleed the brakes but come upon a slight problem. The proportioning valve was a used one I pick up some where and it didn't work. so I bought a complete master and booster with proportioning valve with brackets and lines. a complete set up I just didn't want any problems with the brakes. it should be in in a few days. I don't like the way the torque converter sounded so I ordered a new one also. A minor set back but this way I know it will be right. So tomorrow I will pull the brake set up off the truck and start to pull the transmission back, I will not take the transmission all the way out of the truck. I did this before with the flex plate, I should have installed new torque converter then. But money was tight, so now I am paying for it in labor.
Still waiting for my other two wheels to come in. they should be here tomorrow I hope.

I don't know why your project sounds so much like mine. If I haven't done the same task three times I know it's not done.

[gdavis]

I ordered a new torque converter and a new chrome master cly and brake booster and proportioning valve with lines all chrome. I also got the front and rear seals, I know I don't want to do this again for a 10.00 seal. It wasn't leaking but why not.
There was only a few dollars difference between the chrome and the cast iron. So I always say Chrome will get you home.My parts will be here on the 14th of this month. So a little down time will do me good. I finally got my other two wheels so I will mount them to the tire tomorrow. I hope nothing goes wrong.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

I don't know why your project sounds so much like mine. If I haven't done the same task three times I know it's not done.

I called you the other day I guess you were out. I changed my number, more about that when we talk. George

here is the picture of the wheels will post pictures on the truck soon.

[colgad]

Try me again tomorrow in the morning
Dave

[colgad]

Originally Posted by gdavis

I called you the other day I guess you were out. I changed my number, more about that when we talk. George

here is the picture of the wheels will post pictures on the truck soon.

I just noticed that your truck is 5 lug! Nice!

[gdavis]

I got my tires mounted on the new rims today. I am not going to mount them on the truck until I get the transmission torque converter and the brake booster back together.
I just don't want to have them in my way at this point. Dave I will call you in the morning thanks george

[gdavis]

Waiting on parts. The parts I ordered will be here the 13th or the 14th. So I will work on my home until then. Got to paint the inside complete.

[dfwright]

George, the truck is really coming together and looks great! Congrats on getting it running!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by dfwright

George, the truck is really coming together and looks great! Congrats on getting it running!

Thanks a lot. I am just waiting for parts. I should have it running on it's own power by the third week of this month. Keep your fingers crossed.

[gdavis]

My new torque converter came in today. I got a Dr's appoint tomorrow so Wednesday looks like the day for that install. I hope my new master cly. combo comes in tomorrow. I hope to have it running down the road by Friday. keep your fingers crossed. George

[gdavis]

I will be installing the torque converter tomorrow. I received the brake booster combo and I installed it today after I got from the VA.

[colgad]

WOW George that brake booster/master looks super!!!!!

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by colgad

WOW George that brake booster/master looks super!!!!!

What he said!

[gdavis]

thanks David and Bryan for you comments. I finished the install on the brake combo today. I also installed the torque converter, that was a piece of cake. I mounted the four wheels and tires on the truck. They look sweet. I will post pictures tomorrow on that. I will finish button up a few little thing not done today. Like installing the drive shaft and bleeding the brakes. I hope tomorrow or Thursday I will take it down to the front end shop and do a alignment. And guys I hope that is all I need to drive the beast. keep your fingers crossed. George

[gdavis]

just couldn't get it going today. I guess the torque converter and the brake booster wore me at. Maybe tomorrow.

[gdavis]

Here are the pictures of the wheel and tires mounted on the ole girl as I promised.

[gdavis]

I got to shorten the drive shaft a little. I got a company that is going to come by and pick it up this morning. About 1 1/2 inches I figured, but the drive shaft guy will measure it and let me know. George

[gdavis]

I got the driveshaft taken care of today. It will be done by the third May. The front yoke where it goes into the transmission was a little bad where the seal ride and he is going to polish that area up also. I enjoy working with people that knows what they are doing. Keep your fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong.