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Finally got the rear sway bar done on the '71 GMC with replaced 5 pack leafs and DJM flip kit. The sway link ends lined up with two rivets one of which was a total SOB to remove and broke a step bit and a straight carbide bit. Worth it, the ride and turns are so much better, even more noticeable than adding the front sway bar. Didn't have any arm left to take installed pics :waah:

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Ive been working on painting my console but for some reason the SEM spray bombs I'm using start spitting paint so I had to stop today cause the store was closed. The brown with black inside is how this console started out but I went with the parchment inside so it'll be easier to find things. The Cup Holder is from board member PickemUp. The black was rough machine finished stainless and I sprayed it with wrinkle paint to contrast with the stock black gauge surround.

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Replaced my drivers side outside door handle. It went to pieces when I was getting in. Almost lasted 50 years! Gave me a reason to check out the new Summit warehouse that they opened in Arlington,Tx. They had them in stock.

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And just in time to put it away for the winter too. ;)

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Installed a vacuum reservoir to help the brakes. It didn't seem to help. The brakes have been poor since the 402 with a big cam was installed, compared to the stock 350. Push the pedal hard and takes too long to slow down. Stock vacuum gauge shows 12hg on deceleration but it waivers a lot with throttle position. I hoped the vacuum gauge would be more stable at more then 10hg with this reservoir, but maybe the gauge pickup is on the motor side, not the brake side. I have an expensive Hella electric vacuum pump but was hoping to avoid installing it as a solution.

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I added the same one...didn’t really make stopping much different. She stops, but not like I have power brakes. Took it off since it didn’t make a difference

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Firstly, you need to have a check valve between the engine and the resivoir, since you're never reading above 12" clearly there's a low vacuum issue .

The gauge also needs to be on the booster side of the check valve .

Shouldn't need to add a vacuum pump once everything is properly plumbed up .

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The black plastic cap in the second photo is the 1 way valve. The hose connected to it is from the engine. I blew into it before the install and confirmed the valve worked.

I followed these instructions http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstructions/200/270/270-99590-1.pdf
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Got something done today. Removed both battery cables and cleaned those up a bit.

Used Dremel Tool to remove paint and epoxy primer from other ground point on core support.

Ordered two battery clamps from O'Reilly's Auto.

Checked prices on battery cable (4 gauge) at NAPA and Advance Auto.

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I did the best thing you can do to your truck today......
I drove it!

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Congrats!

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Made some money for a fleet side bed for my K/10 short, by helping a friend with his 70 4x4 BLAZER. Didn't do all this in a day, but it felt good and I am happy with results. New ring gear spacer, bolts Loctite and torqued, shimmed. I know the spacer is not the hot setup but will up grade this winter. New axles, bearings, seals, complete rear brakes and gear oil. Beach ride test run soon! THANKS for all the information and help found here. I believe you can teach a old dog new tricks! Nothin special but here are a few pics. My friend in pic helping with C clips.

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Worked on interior a bit . Finally have a radio

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I picked up my new battery clamps and then I went to NAPA and they cut new cables for me. I also bought the eyelets, solder, and heat shrinking wrap for the ends. I removed three brackets from Evaporust, rinsed, and hit with rust converter. I then put my last to brackets into Evaporust soak.

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getting ready to do something I was hoping not to have to do. the reman 700r4 I just put in (maybe 80 miles on it ) has to come out and go back to the seller. hasn't worked right since I put it in. and yes the TV cable was adjusted correctly. driving down the road at 60 mph, it will shift down to 3rd and never shift back. doesn't shift to 1st when I come to a stop. just not right. Oh Well.:waah:

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Adding this.....because of this....

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mmm...is this an auto truck? If it is, I hope you checked that the vacuum modulator on the trans for oil leaks...I have seen a blown modulator suck trans oil straight into an engine, resulting in loads of smoke...just like your pic....

Hope I am wrong...but...

:mm::mm::mm::chevy::chevy::chevy:

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checked everything...oil fowled plug #8....pulled engine....I'm guessing the PO built himself from a short block. when tearing apart the torque of bolts was all over the map....china wall gasket would have failed soon anyway (inconsistent depth & width).

So....always looking for an excuse for more shiny things....bought an ATK HP32C. Going to pull the carb and re-install my FITech from old motor

Left to right....2,4,6,8.

8 had all the oil on it. Based on 4 & 6 something else was going on also

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Ok...sounds like you are on the right track...I would check the modulator anyways...#8 is the cylinder is direct port alignment to factory vacuum fitting for both modualtor and brake booster....

Have fun mate...and you are right...nothing nicer than something new and shiny...glad to see you went Vortec....nice engine! :chevy::chevy::chevy:

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thanks for the tip on the modulator...will poke around on that too.

yeah....vortec and hydraulic roller cam....looking forward to a little more power

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Which crate engine did you buy?

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Well after a year of having my truck just sitting in the driveway, finally made some progress on it, changed the brake lines, installed Boyds fuel cell, and got The Circle D stall installed, unfortunately after looking at the oil dipstick noticed water in the oil. So now I got to see where its coming from. Got to back to work, so hoping to back at it Wednesday.

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With the help of the forum, I found and installed a set of trash guards under the cowl. Let those leaves start falling!

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Pulled my step bumper and hitch off and installed this chrome beauty.
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