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bollybib 03-13-2012 09:37 PM

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I swept sand and tortilla chips off the seat and floorboards.

Danny Bost 03-13-2012 10:05 PM

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Over the last four days I installed my Painless wiring harness.
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ItsRandy 03-14-2012 01:59 AM

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I bought my Vintage Air air conditioning today...$1,665.00. I guess no new clothes for the wife for awhile.

1quik70 03-14-2012 08:49 AM

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Continued to install the new 454, and god frustrated so I went inside for lunch and ordered a new set of wheels and tires.
Raceline Renegade 6 with Goodyear Wrangler MT/R W/ Kevlar in 33/12.50/17

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...0/3f4ad951.jpg

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RexDodge 03-14-2012 09:35 AM

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I did get a couple of things done or at least started last night. Boxed in the frame at the fuel filler point and started to build my adjustable panhard bar. Note on the panhard bar. If you are not TOTALLY confident in your fabricating/welding capabilities do not attempt this. Just imagine cruzing down the highway at 60mph and snap! I'll leave the rest to your imagination. Some will tell you that there is no stress on the panhard bar but it is what keeps everything centered over the rearend. Proceed with caution. I'll try to finish up tonight and post a complete list of pics so you can see how I did this.
Have a good day all.
PS I am just a goober in his garage that likes to mess with old cars/trucks. I have been fabing/welding on something or another for 20+ years. I've made my share of mistakes. I did not attempt to do any structural (frame or other) modifications until I was able to confidently control heat and penetration with my welding. I have never been certified but I have tested many of my welds and also cut cross sections to examine. For me...I trust my work, for me. Cheers.
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aventur1 03-14-2012 07:17 PM

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Waiting for my seat to get done at upholstery shop so I waxed front clip.

KyFarm 03-14-2012 08:25 PM

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I am also waiting on my seat to come back from the upholsterer, while waiting I did order a set of 3.73s with eaton posi. These 3.08 gears with 33" tires have to go

sjarrett71 03-14-2012 09:42 PM

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Installed a new fuel filter and headlight switch. Fixed all but one of my side marker lights. Removed the tommy lift tailgate. Man was that thing heavy!

bollybib 03-14-2012 09:55 PM

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I cleaned some bird poop off of it.

C10_ustacould 03-14-2012 10:16 PM

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I started to hang the rear end...

1quik70 03-14-2012 10:20 PM

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Made it this far in finishing the new engine install.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...0/250a1198.jpg
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mud.man.rj 03-14-2012 11:23 PM

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1quik70, looks like someone was making the distrib fit the firewall.:lol:

mud.man.rj 03-14-2012 11:26 PM

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What are the rims priced like 1quik70, they look like a nice rim, what width for the 33" tire. Those are very nice tires have had them before 2.

rsavage 03-14-2012 11:37 PM

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Took the Blazer on its first post-restoration ride with no problems turning up. Yahoo.

1quik70 03-14-2012 11:46 PM

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The wheels were $597 to my door with lug nuts. They only come 9" wide, which was exactly what the tire recommends!

The firewall massage was all the previous owner! Not to brag but my work looks better, LOL. I daily drive this truck, so I didn't have the time to do the firewall while I had the motor out.
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mud.man.rj 03-15-2012 12:07 AM

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Good price on the wheels, I just bought 12" wide Mickey T. classic2's @$600 for a set of 4. and I may just like yours a bit more, nice style, may be a little more for a 12" though, I had to go wide because I bought Pitbull Growlers and they recomend a 12" rim for the 35/14.50/15 tire. It is hard to find a wide rim in something I like that doesn't cost too much. You did good.

crazy longhorn 03-15-2012 12:12 AM

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I cranked the old booger up, on last yrs fuel...pulled her out the shop. She didnt sound too bad, but there is a 5.3 on the stand ready to "cross" that old trucks rails;) crazyL

mcmlxix 03-15-2012 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1quik70 (Post 5250924)
Continued to install the new 454, and god frustrated so I went inside for lunch and ordered a new set of wheels and tires.
Raceline Renegade 6 with Goodyear Wrangler MT/R W/ Kevlar in 33/12.50/17

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...0/3f4ad951.jpg

I have a spare pair of these I have been trying to sell on CL. I wanted the Renegade 8 in black when I swaped to 8 lug but picked up a set of Hummer H2 wheels for cheap....

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...gade-8-400.jpg

wrwelton 03-15-2012 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy (Post 5250703)
I bought my Vintage Air air conditioning today...$1,665.00. I guess no new clothes for the wife for awhile.

Let us know how the vintage air installation goes. I want to put one in next year. Pictures please.

lyrikz 03-15-2012 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 (Post 3959920)
Ok so the 60-66 guys have this thread that my buddy sam started so what did you do to your truck today? I sanded and ordered parts... Come on guys we gotta beat sams thread hahahhaa:metal:

I tested my truck for water leaks by washing it for the first time. Water come in through both door panels. I need to put plastic in the doors to stop that. And water comes in through front cowl. :( Off to water proof.

Living in seattle its a must to be water proof. lol. I REALLY wish it would just be dry for 1 day this week.

bollybib 03-15-2012 10:12 AM

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Jim/Bollybib--you are cracking me up!! Needed a good laugh after a tough day.

:lol: cool, lightened things up for me, too !

wrwelton 03-15-2012 12:36 PM

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Today I put seal back on rearend, and installed some tail lights and bu lights

VDOG 03-15-2012 08:04 PM

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Decided to paint my calipers and drums today. Did not have anything else to do until I buy a welder.

Dano69c10 03-15-2012 11:18 PM

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Adjusted my headlights...
Driver-side was pointing up in the air and the passenger-side was off to the right blinding pedestrians, walking toward me on the sidewalk.


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