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The truck and I had a discussion about what was going to happen during the winter. We did some tequila and talked some more. :lol::alky:

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So, how did the truck react after it's portion of the 2-kill-ya?

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It had been used to haul firewood for 30+ years along the coast. When I got it, there was about 2 inches of damp wood debris caked on the bed floor, so it was inevitable.

Just because it's been in California all its life doesn't mean it wasn't a hard life.

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I spent Saturday outside trying to figure out why my S10 is running poorly. Nothing like standing in the rain when it is 35* out. Having grown up in northern Idaho I know what negative numbers on the dial are like and I'd rather do that than 30*'s and rain.

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I put the '88 Chevy split bench in. Don't mind the tools on the floorboard. Next is a rubber mat!

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TFS. I've got that same 60/40 seat in blue.

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We're in the mix of a MAJOR storm and I had to use my driver. Judging by the refills, the wiper system probably hasn't been used in decades. I bought some replacements - yeah right, they're nothing but rubber with a clip and don't work. At any rate, I broke out some spare OEMs, and they fit like they're supposed to. So I ordered another two pair.

The wiper system was a bit slow, but with use it recalled its former glory. I had removed the wiper arms months ago, but since then the truck promoted from thoughts of parting it out.

In hindsight I'd have lubed the joints some. That and WD-40 the spindles where the arms attach. I dried them by hand, but WD was the ticket, plus they'd have been easier to attach.

Moral of the story is you can buy OEM refills, don't give up on these jewels, and even when chances of success are high, take the time to do it right the first time.

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It has never been able to "C" very well, but the tequila helped my vision.

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Had the oem hinges rebuilt, they should be back Monday then off to powdercoating

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Who did they for you? I had mine by this guy Willie at http://www.hoodhingerepair.com

I haven't reinstalled them on the truck but am planning to in the Spring.

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Looked at it nestled in the garage....snow and ice on the ground still and its way to cold to do anything to it anyway

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Low 40's then it dropped down into the 30's but I got the booster installed and the push rod adjusted and I now have power brakes on the Ramp Rat!
Took it out and filled it with gas and drove around to check the heat and deforst it worked good.
Brakes did too!:metal:

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That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest...

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:metal::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::chevy:

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Thats who did mine!! Hope to be installed in the next week or so

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Safe to say they did a good job? Didn't realize these could be restored, but I'm beginning to realize there's a specialty for everything. Mine hinges look great, but after 40 plus years, seems a tune-up is in order. I did buy a RH NOS, but the rivets are a bit different than original, and I've pretty much given up on the LH side...............

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Willie rebuilt mine a few years ago and they work great. He will do them right.
You can always buy those $500.00-$600.00 Billet ones though!:chevy:

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Thanks Andy. I think I'll skip the Billets.

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I understand!:chevy:

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Took the dash out of the Ramp Rat and cleaned it up replaced the oil gauge. It hasn't worked since I bought it. :chevy:

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After a lot of deliberation on rim and tire size choices I picked up this set of CUCV Blazer 15 x 8 rims. Going to run 31s with these and install hubcaps. Though not correct for my 68 50th it will give the "stance" I want. Thanks for all of the input from folks here in helping direct me on this.

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I drove it around in the snow and ice, 47 years young, 12 since I have owned it. I wonder how many Toyotas are doing that? Ha, not!

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30* outside but I got the dash back in the Ramp Rat!

Oil gauge worked speedo not so much. I guess I'll go back out and start taking the heater core out. I called O Reillys and they will have it Tuesday.:chevy:

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I hooked up the battery tender. The reality of winter in NH has set in, the roads are covered with sand and salt, and it it won't be going anywhere until April at the earliest.

I have new front springs in the garage, and will be installing those sometime in March.

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Heater core is out and waiting on new one to arrive on Tuesday.
Last picture is all the crap that came out of it.:chevy: