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Mr.Hyde 02-18-2013 07:14 PM

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Fixed the massive rust holes in my tailgate check my signature for pictures.
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midniteblues 02-18-2013 07:33 PM

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had some time today so i stopped by one of the local jy's too dig through the school bus of driveshafts:lol:
I found one thats the right length but i didnt realize till i tried too fit it in the truck that the rear u joint is too wide so i guess i gotta get me one of them conversion joints

oh an over the past weekend got my ps lines ran and blasted my rear bumper brackets

Jarwood 02-18-2013 07:45 PM

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Cut out old rear floor support and welded in a new one. Also fine tuned my rocker panels... getting ready to lay down some red paint!

glider_6969 02-18-2013 07:50 PM

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Since I had today off from work I figured I'd repaint my alternater. I guess you never know what they can end up looking like over time, glad I decided to take it all a part, what a mess, looks like it will need some new bearings and brushes before it goes back together,

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HotRod C/10 02-18-2013 07:55 PM

magwakeenercew2jh
 
What valve covers are those.....very nice!
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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 5890917)
Cleaned up the engine bay a little before I started the A/C fan install.

I decided to run a pusher electric fan (from the outside into the bay) strictly for the condensor that will switch on whenever the air goes on...
...because I wasn't getting enough air flow over the condenser with the two primary sucking fans (into the bay mounted on the engine-side of the radiator).
The pusher on the condensor will go in... probably tomorrow.


magwakeenercew2jh 02-18-2013 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10 (Post 5897374)
What valve covers are those.....very nice!

Thanks.

E-Slay. Fairly inexpensive, if I remember correctly. I think they came out of Arizona.

It was three years ago, but I'll look back on my Paypal account and see if I can find better info.

Got it.
Different seller, but these are the ones:
http://tinyurl.com/b9r83bm

Mister-B 02-18-2013 08:04 PM

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Installed a new dash pad, and painted the dashboard behind it

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps4451d538.jpg
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HotRod C/10 02-18-2013 08:10 PM

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Thanks so much.....look alot like the ones I had on my 67 SS/RS back in 1982
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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 5897392)
Thanks.

E-Slay. Fairly inexpensive, if I remember correctly. I think they came out of Arizona.

It was three years ago, but I'll look back on my Paypal account and see if I can find better info.

Got it.
Different seller, but these are the ones:
http://tinyurl.com/b9r83bm


Chevyc10572 02-18-2013 08:41 PM

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Por 15 my frame
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71K20chevy 02-18-2013 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B (Post 5897403)
Installed a new dash pad, and painted the dashboard behind it

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps4451d538.jpg
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WOW....that looks so much better than the old blue pa you had in there!

I recently did a swap and repaint on mine, masking was a pain in the butt!!

Mister-B 02-18-2013 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 71K20chevy (Post 5897576)
WOW....that looks so much better than the old blue pa you had in there!

I recently did a swap and repaint on mine, masking was a pain in the butt!!

Thanks! Yeah, here's a couple before shots, and then one of it masked up and painted

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...psa26175e6.jpg

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http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps86e80d28.jpg

And for sh!ts and giggles

Before:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...psa26175e6.jpg
After:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps4451d538.jpg
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haysonj 02-18-2013 09:17 PM

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I started putting the motor back in:metal:

bugmasta 02-18-2013 09:18 PM

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Installed remflex header gaskets. These things are sweet! First set of header gaskets that haves actually worked! Love them, truck sounds awesome without that annoying exhaust tick.

Here is a link if ya want more info: http://catalog.remflex.com/
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bigike55 02-18-2013 09:18 PM

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put my new door panels on. I have to say I had to trim the holes out bigger where the armrest goes on. I ordered lmc door panels don't know if any others line up better but you cant see where I had to make the hole bigger the armrest covers it so I guess its ok.

Square_78 02-19-2013 02:49 AM

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put my new door panels on. I have to say I had to trim the holes out bigger where the armrest goes on. I ordered lmc door panels don't know if any others line up better but you cant see where I had to make the hole bigger the armrest covers it so I guess its ok.

Mine just barely lined up. The hole would be the right size if they put them in the right spot. Mine were the black metal panels from LMC.
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Square_78 02-19-2013 02:50 AM

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Been collecting parts... STILL waiting for my air bags and CPP brakes to arrive. Brutal. Got my GMC emblems installed, and got all the side trim cleaned up and repainted. I might install it this week. I bought all my 4 guage battery cable for the compressors, 80amp fuse block, continuous duty soliniod to control the compressor power. I made up some cables tonight with the 4 guage and copper ring terminals from the battery to the fuse and made a new 4 guage ground strap to go from the battery to ground. Just been slowly plugging away at it.
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Trsmotrhed 02-19-2013 03:02 AM

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Por 15 my frame
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Did you paint with a brush or spray the por 15?
Thx
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aventur1 02-19-2013 08:14 AM

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Mister-B
What type of paint did you use?

BugzC10 02-19-2013 08:30 AM

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Pulled the upper steering column apart to determine why shifter is sloppy. Didn't find anything obviously wrong with it other than needed a good cleaning and lubrication. Now I can pull the shifter inward, but it still moves from park to drive without any stops. Now to dismantle, inspect and lubricate the lower section and linkage. :waah:
:chevy:
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Mister-B 02-19-2013 10:06 AM

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Mister-B
What type of paint did you use?


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps18c78cd7.jpg
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aventur1 02-19-2013 11:10 AM

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Thanks...just looking to do mine and wanted some ideas..yours looks great

Mister-B 02-19-2013 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by aventur1 (Post 5898675)
Thanks...just looking to do mine and wanted some ideas..yours looks great

No problem. Check out my thread from yesterday for instructions
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VWNate1 02-19-2013 11:52 AM

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M17 : thank you ~ I'm not always sure if My Tech Help is appreciated or not .

It sounds to me like you have your fans set up and working O.K. , I wasn't sure before .

Always remember : your coolant should run as close to boiling temperture as possible for maximum engine life , power and fuel economy .

Dennis : SWEET ! I wish you were closer , I really want to find an honest & reliable Body Shop to rebuild my '69 Stepper .

RE Driveshafts : I'd pass on that hybrid U-Joint , take anu old drive shaft(s) with the correct ends and measure *exatly* how long you need it then hie yourself to the nearest Big Rig Repair Shop and ask who does thier drive shaft works ~ take it there as they'll know and for $150 (assuming they're honest) you'll get your drive shaft back cut & measured , balanced with two new greasable U-Joints , ready to pop in and go.... no hassle .

Chevyc10572 02-19-2013 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed (Post 5898294)
Did you paint with a brush or spray the por 15?
Thx
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I used a brush
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kkaa607 02-19-2013 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B (Post 5897403)
Installed a new dash pad, and painted the dashboard behind it

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps4451d538.jpg
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Nice truck and was going to ask year/ model but didnt even bother to look at your handle..dohh! Working on mine to try and get a similar clean look but it aint easy.....
kkaa


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