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I like this truck already. Good progress.
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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 :)
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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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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.
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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.
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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 :lol:
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Coming along. Making progress and looking good!!
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I got an email today letting me know that my Ranger is back ordered and won't be shipping until the end of April :-( |
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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. :lol:
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Looking good
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Just found and read through your whole build. Awsome job on the cab repair and it's looking good keep up the good work.
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Thank you! I appreciate the encouraging words. I'm hoping that one of these weekends will be nice enough so i can get this frame painted. On another note, my torque splitter is still on backorder.
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I don't typically get out and work on the truck during the week, but I decided to give it a little (and I mean little) attention. I ran over the rails one more time with 180 grit and I think the rust encapsulator, and extreme chassis black will cover it well. I also removed the tranny crossmember to prepare to move it back once I get the splitter.
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Excited to report some progress!!!
even if it is just receiving a tracking number for my splitter :lol: |
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Ok, so I'm probably the only one in the world that thinks this is exciting...
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Very nice! Are those really pricey?
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Yeah, it looks like it's a good idea, definitely cheaper. Does it have high low or just high?
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I finally have some paint on this frame!!! I started with rolling the rust encapsulator on and decided that wasn't going to fly. After some research, I found and purchased the Preval spray "gun" as I didn't really want to go through all the mess of busting out the big gun on this. I am very pleased with how well that thing worked! I didn't have to thin out the encapsulator at all, it sprayed it very well right out of the can. When I do the top coat of my Extreme Chassis black, I will probably use a real gun but I think for this base it worked out great! I still have to flip the frame and do the bottom, and a couple of the cross members with the encapsulator then topcoat.
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Looking good
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Thanks 67cheby!
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