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nlped

08-16-2019 12:01 PM

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi

I’m also contemplating putting a serpentine setup on Belushi to downsize the clutter on the front of the motor.

Desert1957

08-17-2019 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8577090)

Nothing really happening here anymore, but I did upgrade/repair my sliding back glass lock. The one in the truck when I got it was broken so I bought the standard plastic Dorman replacement part from the local parts store. Went on fine and seemed to fit the bill, but I was out driving the truck last Sunday and noticed in the rearview mirror that the window was slightly open. Somehow the POS Dorman piece had broken...I never touched it after I installed it and it broke. So, I went in search of a metal replacement. Didn’t take long and I found one. So here are some pics and it does seem to be a much better option.

Where did you purchase the metal kit? I need one.

nlped

08-17-2019 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957 (Post 8577482)

Where did you purchase the metal kit? I need one.

Amazon. Just search ‘DVL2 latch’ and it’ll be the 2nd or 3rd result.

nlped

08-19-2019 04:28 PM

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Well, I think I’ve got the engine bay detailing done...at least for now.

nlped

08-19-2019 04:30 PM

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I’m done... at least for a little while. Time to get back on the Falcoon

TKCR	08-20-2019 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8578748)

Well, I think I’ve got the engine bay detailing done...at least for now.

Looks good:metal:

nlped

08-21-2019 07:32 PM

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Looks good:metal:

Thanks Tina!

I also decided to clean, polish & wash the underside of the hood and install new hood insulation.

nlped

08-21-2019 08:30 PM

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I also decided to install the rear wall carpet piece. I don’t really care for it, but maybe the little extra insulation factor will make it quieter inside?

TKCR	08-21-2019 09:13 PM

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I like both. I went with something a little different. I saw this and wanted it ever since. Got it after the OEM hood was painted.
I had the cardboard tool tray, but I carpeted over it. It seemed like it made the cardboard tray a bit more durable.

nlped

08-25-2019 07:17 PM

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I ordered up an Eaton posi and an aluminum diff cover today. Hopefully, I get them installed next weekend.

nlped

08-29-2019 07:48 PM

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Got the posi, diff cover...& a matching set of valve covers. I’ll start the install of everything this weekend. Hopefully, I’ll be laying down two fat black lines by Sunday.

SCOTI

08-30-2019 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8579985)

I also decided to install the rear wall carpet piece. I don’t really care for it, but maybe the little extra insulation factor will make it quieter inside?

Is that carpet 'wall' from the supplier or just bulk material that you made work? Fit looks nice.

nlped

08-30-2019 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8584757)

Is that carpet 'wall' from the supplier or just bulk material that you made work? Fit looks nice.

It’s made by ACC. It does fit pretty well, cleaned up the back wall and it did seem to quiet down the exhaust note when sitting still. Oh, and it was relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

nlped

09-01-2019 01:45 PM

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Well, I ended up with a pretty serious mishap. My differential that I ordered showed up, but.... It is the wrong one. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the differential until after I’d disassembled the rearend. The packing list says it’s for an 8.5”, but the new differential is an 8.2”. I’m dead in the water :whine:

nlped

09-01-2019 02:04 PM

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Well, it just keeps getting better... NOT. Pulled the new valve covers out of the box and...

Time for the pool and :barn:

mongocanfly

09-01-2019 02:26 PM

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looks like some of my luck is finally rubbing off on you....

nlped

09-01-2019 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly (Post 8585865)

looks like some of my luck is finally rubbing off on you....

Hahahaha, this is just par for the course for me.

Worst part is that the lift is tied up until I get the diff installed. I was going to get the diff in today and then get started on swapping out the transmission in Martha tomorrow...

nlped

09-02-2019 10:20 AM

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Just so I can always confirm it has a 3.73 in it. Part # on the ring gear is 26035826 11-41 GMK. 41/11=3.727 :)

rustyfive-seven

09-03-2019 09:50 AM

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nice truck! just curious what size 18" tire your running? I have a similar set of ridlers. thanks! Russ

nlped

09-03-2019 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rustyfive-seven (Post 8586770)

nice truck! just curious what size 18" tire your running? I have a similar set of ridlers. thanks! Russ

I’m running Toyo Proxes ST II’s. Fronts are 18x8 with 255/50r18 and rears are 18x9.5” with 295/45r18’s.

nlped

09-03-2019 11:08 AM

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So sad just hanging there...

nlped

09-03-2019 04:41 PM

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They are shipping a Yukon Duragrip posi next day air and giving me a substantial refund due to time lost.

SCOTI

09-04-2019 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8587026)

They are shipping a Yukon Duragrip posi next day air and giving me a substantial refund due to time lost.

That helps.

nlped

09-04-2019 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8587538)

That helps.

Yes it does!

Well, it did show up as promised and It’s the correct part. :metal:

But I have my Falcon on the lift because I’ve got to get the trans pulled out of it. Hopefully I’ll finish pulling it tomorrow night after work. Then I’ll start back on Belushi.

To many PROJECTS!!!

nlped

09-05-2019 10:50 PM

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I couldn’t STAND it. So I finished up installing the diff tonight. Ended up having to ‘shim’ up the pinion a tiny bit as it was a bit sloppy (&it needed a new seal anyway). It is quiet as a mouse, but no more right tire spin from a stop. I didn’t do any touch up painting as I was just amped up to get it back running, but here’s a shot. I promise that I’m going to clean it up paint the housing this weekend

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