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FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:03 PM

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Well I've been working right along, but I got busy and quit posting pictures, so let me try to catch up.

Cut to fit Spark Plug wires:

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:06 PM

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Probably should have left a little more length for timing adjustment, but I think it's OK.

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:19 PM

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Found the spring and clip I needed for the Jack at the junk yard. I still need to find a bag for the tools.

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:24 PM

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Running fuel line from pump to carburetor:

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:28 PM

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7 blade clutch fan thanks to PICKMUP:

JRANGER 02-20-2012 11:42 PM

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wow that thing is looking nice

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:43 PM

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Brakes took a while. Bleeding was a hassle.

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:44 PM

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I wound up going with a 3/4 ton setup:

FLcustom10 02-20-2012 11:49 PM

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Thanks JRANGER!

Radio Shack one-way diode at the alternator as recommended by Painless wiring:

ChevyNewb 02-21-2012 11:26 AM

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Nice build. Subscribed so I can mimic your work!

nuke1 02-21-2012 11:35 AM

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Nice work so far, amazing how a little project turns into a full blown big one! but it is worth it!

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 07:17 PM

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Thanks guys! I really had never even changed my own oil before I started this. I'm just taking it a step at a time and walk away and call my friends for help when I get over-whelmed.

Polished up the old fan Shroud and installed the radiator support:

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 07:20 PM

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I went with a 4-core radiator so I had to notch the support for brackets to fit:

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 07:30 PM

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Radiator and support :

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 07:35 PM

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Battery Tray and new AC Delco Battery:

67cheby 02-22-2012 09:47 PM

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Looks great
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FLcustom10 02-22-2012 10:40 PM

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Thank you 67Cheby. I appreciate it.

Insulation and sound deadener from LMC, carpet from Stock Interiors:

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 10:43 PM

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I used a pencil type sautering iron along with a razor knife to burn through the carpet as needed for bolts and dimmer switch.

67cheby 02-22-2012 10:45 PM

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Good thinking on the soldering iron/hole punch !!
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FLcustom10 02-22-2012 10:50 PM

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Painting the base of the seatbelts:

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 10:58 PM

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Weatherstripping - I used clips, painters tape, and black 3M gasket adhesive:

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 11:00 PM

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I'm starting to feel like it's coming together!

FLcustom10 02-22-2012 11:06 PM

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Label for the Jack:

That's speaker wire hanging by the gas tank just in case I figure out how to add speakers back there.

oldman3 02-23-2012 12:18 AM

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Looking really good....Jim

ChevyNewb 02-23-2012 10:20 AM

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In the same bed as you man, never done any of this before. Me and My son are getting it done together. Keep it up!


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