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I don't typically get out and work on the truck during the week, but I decided to give it a little (and I mean little) attention. I ran over the rails one more time with 180 grit and I think the rust encapsulator, and extreme chassis black will cover it well. I also removed the tranny crossmember to prepare to move it back once I get the splitter.
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Excited to report some progress!!!
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Ok, so I'm probably the only one in the world that thinks this is exciting...
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Very nice! Are those really pricey?
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Yeah, it looks like it's a good idea, definitely cheaper. Does it have high low or just high?
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I finally have some paint on this frame!!! I started with rolling the rust encapsulator on and decided that wasn't going to fly. After some research, I found and purchased the Preval spray "gun" as I didn't really want to go through all the mess of busting out the big gun on this. I am very pleased with how well that thing worked! I didn't have to thin out the encapsulator at all, it sprayed it very well right out of the can. When I do the top coat of my Extreme Chassis black, I will probably use a real gun but I think for this base it worked out great! I still have to flip the frame and do the bottom, and a couple of the cross members with the encapsulator then topcoat.
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Looking good
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Thanks 67cheby!
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As usual your work is great. Looks real good.
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The only progress to report today was to get the remaining grease and grime off the TCase. It's now ready for one final bath, then wax and grease remover, then some paint...oh, then find all the parts and put it back together...:lol:
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Looking good!
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Well, not a ton of progress today, but I did get some painting done...
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Well, it's been a while since I have worked on the truck but I finally got out and finished spraying the Rust Encapsulator on the frame. I've got to say, I am pretty impressed with the Preval spray system for something like this. When it comes to the top coat, I will bust out a real gun but for the encapsulator it was awesome.
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Nice truck! Have fun with that new welder...
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Thanks! All I have to do now is learn how to turn it on LOL
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Nice work. I just caught up on this thread. I'll keep watching.
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Sweet welder and new truck! Your frame is looking nice too!
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Well, I actually worked on Ol' Blue today. I'm test fitting the rear suspension now. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to replace the HO 52's pinion seal, or find me a later model 4.10. Either way, this thing is going to be a beast one day!!!
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Top leaf spring bolt goes thru from the inside out so it won't hit or rub frame, that's factory. If you actually have a lot of clearance could leave it, may twist a bit when cornering or in a rut with one tire down and one up.
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Okay, so the front suspension was derailed because of a lack of having all of the bolts. A question I have is on the rear spring mounts for the front suspension, it seems like a very specific carriage bolt. Does anyone know if I really need to use one of those, or can I just use a regular grade 8? I'm asking because to buy the bolt from LMC specifically for that mount, they're 9+ a pop!
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Got out and did some work today! I made my own spring hangers today. I must say that they didn't turn out too bad considering the only tools were my plasma and grinder!
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Today's progress was finishing the cross member move. Next up..test fitting the power train to see if I measured correctly :)
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Hey MJ have you looked into this? A gear lever actuator with a control arm connecting the actuator & the OD unit? http://www.google.com/search?q=Gear+...w=1920&bih=965 http://www.sharpshifter.co.nz/components_cars.html These solutions are expensive!! |
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One more idea if all else fails. Put a manual shift lever through the floor pan. Back in the day the old big trucks used this method and was referred to as a set of sticks. This would be the easiest & cheapest method I can think of to actuate the OD unit.
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Thanks for the input! I'm thinking I'm going to try and go with the gear actuator method if I can find one. Luckily I work for a company that has a ton of semi's so maybe I can get one off an old rig. |
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I was able to procure a 14 bolt FF for $100 this week. I'm heading out to pick it up this weekend. Not too bad of a deal in my opinion.
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I found a weird one a 14 bolt semi floater with a 6 bolt (1/2 ton 4x4) pattern, never saw one before, only have seen a 14 bolt 8lug, semi or FF. But would not sell it at this time.
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Mounted the new rear end today. Best $100 I've spent to date.
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Good deal MJ are you going to go through it? Do you know if you scored a posi? What are you going to do with the old Eaton?
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welding turned out good, floor looks nice.:thumbs:
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