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Yikes, one more detail to describe. To vent the tank there is a tube on the fuel pickup. I ran a line from there and tee'd into the loop of line that goes up into the passenger side cab corner. (a high loop which proceeds from the stock tank, basically just a way to keep liquid fuel out of the vent line running to the charcoal canister under the hood) I just brazed a piece of fuel line into the existing 'high loop' and ran it solid down to a point through the cab floor, then used a short piece of rubber fuel line to connect to another hard line mounted inside the passenger frame rail, running parallel to the fuel line to the rear of the truck where again I ran some rubber hose to make the connections on top of the tank. I didn't really want to vent the tank to the atmosphere so the stock charcoal canister is going to do double duty now.

Hope this all is clear. Praise the Lord and pass the fuel filler nozzle!

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Completed Lizard Skin, I used both the sound and heat control.

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Thanks for taking the time to give all that great info :metal:. You did a nice clean installation. Thanks again!!

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My door handle broke and I fixed it...

Fixed my turn signals and hazards as well

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GREAT writeup ! .

That blazer tank is also used on '48 ~ '55.1 AD series Chevy and GMC pickups to rear mount a larger tank out of the cab .

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Finished the 2bbl factory air cleaner modify, now supports a 4bbl carb.

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Went to the local car show in Port Coquitlam British Columbia. Lots of great cars and truck plus the streets were filled with spectators. Kinda hazy from the forest fire smoke but not too bad.

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I've heard about Lizard Skin & am planning to use it on mine.....much later. :lol:

In the meantime, I think I need to invest in a cutting torch. The cutoff wheel, hammer & chisel, & prybar aren't making this chore very quick.

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Almost time to fire up again, three times a charm

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Fire up what? The BBQ!! Have a good one eh!

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Went over to a friends to get my factory original tilt column I bought 18 months ago installed. He did 90% of the work. Came in an out pretty easy. I really like the shorter shifter arm with the steering wheel I have.

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I agree, good info, nice details.

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discovered a small oil leak either from the front seal or front cover/oil pan area. gonna do some more lookin' tomorrow.

worst case scenario....how possible is it to reinstall the damper with the engine still in the pickup. this crank does not have the threaded nose to pull the pulley on

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Pulling the grille and radiator might be easier. With a six the damper is pretty close to the radiator core support.

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Started the engine and it sounds great. Got the break in done and just about to change the oil. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

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Well Sun while out for a drive the mirror head fell off. It broke of course but I retrieved it and yesterday took it to the glass and mirror shop and they cut me a new one and glued it in. I used some Loctite 609 to epoxy the head back on the base and we're back in business. Stupid foreign made crap anyway. I also put a tack weld on the mirror ball cause I got tired of keep having to adjust the d#%n thing.

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Time for a test drive to Quinte West.

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I'm thinking It might need a good test with the 5 speed. I should be up on the long weekend but I need to take my other truck and trailer. I should get your cell and I'll text ya when up.

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Started removing the purple window tint. Razor blade scraped the tint film off. Lacquer thinner and a towel took care of the glue residue. I was pleased to discover the windows have factory tint and all the glass looks to be OEM.

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Installed the 327 in the truck this evening. Everything on the bottom installed and hooked up. Hoping to bring it to life tomorrow evening.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1535002197

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Bent and installed brake lines from the new master. First time doing it, but I think it turned out pretty good.

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Engine started right up! So glad I decided to upgrade to power steering. No leaks. Engine runs smooth.

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Looks great in there and after having PS now I can relate. The steering wheel is too big now.

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Ya I swapped the 16” wheel for a 15”

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Detailed up and ready for a show tomorrow...

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Replaced tie rods, bearings, rotors and front brakes.

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First car show
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Picked up these beauties this weekend! 72 DB front end, set of complete doors ,matching hood and 5 correct date coded 5 lug steel rims for $400!!

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Started varnishing my bed wood. After a year of working on the truck I am getting close to hitting the road again. I wish I had started a build thread.

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Lokin' good!!

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I love all the period correct accoutrements! That is what I am always on the look out to use with my truck.

Bill

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Yes, what he said! ...plus...

I love those chairs!


-klb

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Thanks guys!

I was looking all over for some and thought to call my brother and he had every piece you see and more for some reason :lol:

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Got my engine/transmission in.

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Installed my rear upper shock mount brackets.:metal:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763851 check 'm out.

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Brought the new project home.
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Hey Boo Boo, I see you have a picinic basket.... lol, nice truck.....

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That is the identical truck my uncle bought brand new and ran it until well after he retired. I would grab that one in a heartbeat as his truck is the reason I love these trucks.

Bill

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Welcome aboard. Project? Man I say put gas in it and drive. Nice truck.

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Thanks!

Yeah, it's a project. The truck as is runs, stops (slowly), most things seem to work, frame is solid, engine has been replaced at some point, most body work is solid. It apparently had some sort of professional undercoat applied earlier in it's life. It is flaking off now, but the metal underneath looks 45 years younger.

Has a little rust in the usual places, some unique electrical wiring, oozes fluids here and there, but overall a decent start. Initial plan is to get it safe and drive it, and plan the next steps.