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Had a little time to play with the Jimmy, got the dbl row PS pulley on, finally mounted the intake after 5 yrs. Fooling with dizzy, bought a used dual point, but it wouldn't drop in the last 1/2", after changing out the gear drive from my original one, it dropped down. I measured every thing several times and it checked out, so I don't know what was different, but it is in there now. Just have to get the rotor to line up with #1 and buy some points. Also the vacuum line is now hooked up to the brake booster

Next step is to fab. up a bracket for my fuel filter, since I layed down my alternator I have more room in that area

Had to take of my air cleaner to get a pic., to much bling for my flash, bounced all over

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Looking good J, getting close to firing it up! Looks like you're on schedule for a road trip in the summer. ;) :cool:

I actually spent about 5 hours working on mine today, first time in a while, but I got most of the interior gutted.

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I bet its killin' ya just sittin' there and so close to firing up, lol.... Come on just a little longer and you'll have it running. Lookin' good!

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Any progress lately? I know it is a busy time of year and all. I am almost ready to pull the tub off of mine, but I can't seam to get the ignition tumbler out...maybe dynamite.

Anyways, I hope you and your family, as well as all the board members have a great and safe holiday season!

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Kinda busy with the Holidays, tomorrow it should settle down! Trees dun, trains are up, lights are on, house is decorated, and turkey is in the oven with the stuffing, my work is over!! Now it's time to go to church and enjoy the family, made it thru another Holiday, with $25.00 in my pocket...

I didn't know the ign. switch had to come out to remove the tub:lol:

Some progress, I'll try to post up pics. tomorrow. Merry Christmas to you and yours, hope you get toys for the truck. Jim

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My son came home for the Holidays, helped me get back into welding, he likes it, I don't. Plus he's a better welder than me. So we finally got the rocker in place, and did a couple patch panels that needed to be finished up. The rocker is ground down and ruffed in with filler. Once I get my compressor running again I can use the diegrinder to get into the forward edge of the rocker

Some updates on the engine,kids got me some Flowmaster super 44's, so I can continue on the exhaust. Mounted the fuel filter, used the coil mount since it was the same diameter. Now just have to bend up the last pc. to the carb. Also did some buffing on the V/C's, another boring job, but how can you have alum. without being shiny...

Here's some pics

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Big step to get finished up, feels good don't it? :sexy:

Did you install the door to line up the rocker or did you already have a measurement?

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Nice progress, you're in the home stretch! :clap::clap::clap::clap:

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Thanks Guys
Yeah the rocker and door were fitted together

Big step is an understatement, huge is more like it. I've been moving that door around for six months, finally within the last week or so had it where I wanted it. Feels like the weight of the world is lifted, wasn't sure if I could pull it off with you guys watching:lol: I was convinced it wasn't a problem with the door, but more something I did. So I just kept tweaking and tweaking, bamm one day it fell into place.

That's why I went on to the motor, got real fustrating. It had to be dun anyway, but it gave me a break

Got one more hole to finish up, saw Rokcrln use those funny looking clamps, always wanted to try them.

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wow i just read 13 pages of this good work wow

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Thank You, it's been a love hate relationship, but seeing the end in site is rather rewarding. I just hope some of the youngings learned a thing or two, alot of valueable information available from a lot of talented people on this site. In reading different threads I have gained insight

There are many, many beautiful trucks on this forum. I like to just sit back and view

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Good to see the progress!

What is the access door in the passenger floor board for?

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I think he is gonna put a nitros bottle in the rocker box, lol.....

Thats just part of the floor support thats gotta be welded back in place.

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Rockcrln told me about this stuff called body wax, I want to put it inside all enclosed cavities,rocker boxes, 'A' post, and body mount. Not sure of the cowl vent area, but I have seen guys have problems in that area. I would like to make a tube in that area to drain it away from the rear of my front fenders

BTW YJ, that was a great greeting card

Not big into Nitros, but a beer or two might hide there:lol:

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Not much happened over the Holidays on the truck, but things have calmed down, so I ordered some parts from Jeg's and now have to wait...

Did some painting on the door frame so I can rehang the door, and dum-dumed all the seams. Up on the cowl had some original sealer and after removal it had rust underneath, so I'm glad I took the time..

PO used a can opener for the antenna wire access....

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Wow...looks like the PO used a hatchet to make that opening.

Looking good J.

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Yeah. he wanted to make sure he had enuff clearance:lol:

Thanks, what are ya up to?

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I've got mine down to the frame and managed to make a giant mess in the shop, so I've got to get the tub cut up and the top as well. Need anything before it goes to the scrap man?

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Giant Messes are a good thing, means progress! No mess, shop pretty, no work getting dun...LOL

Yes, as a matter of fact I do. I need to mount my truck bulkhead to my bedsides. Could you cut the 'b' posts off at the bedfloor, don't know if a sawsall will work with a 7 or 8" blade. I'll pay you for your trouble and parts

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I can do this, do you need the whole post from the floor to the top of the bedside? I think those are ok on mine, but I'll check.

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Is this what you're looking for? They are not in the best shape.

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Perfect, yes I need bottom (bedfloor) to top. Check and make sure you don't need anything for patch panel. The worser shape the cheaper:lol: LMK J.

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I'll try to cut them out tomorrow.

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Take your time, no hurry. Just lining them up for a future project...my 3/4 top

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Hey J, whats some good seam sealer to pick up? I figure I'd better redo that stuff too. Looks like a few of us got to play in the shop yesterday. I get to go back and play today too:lol:.