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Me, I'm going to replace my new correct oil pan bolts, because the bolts for the timing chain cover are too short with a on-piece gasket, same with the rears. Another lesson learned;). I suppose I could install a cork gasket, but nah, I'll use ARP bolts. A little irritating, I like correct bolts:waah: But a matching set will have to work. At least they're black and a better bolt, the others are clear.

Other than that I hope to have my chassis done by spring. Then I face the reality paint prison may be too long, which means plan B. Plan B has a reputation, and he charges for it too. It's another 7K to get him motivated, and I haven't even asked. Thing is he'll get it done. He's even my nephew.........

He did these for me recently, $200, which was a deal. But I know better. 16K minimum. The bed is already done less paint, and the rest is a nice start. I'll get a dry run and the moldings installed for it. Then I'm looking at 2020 to finish. Takes me so long:metal:

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Its a little early, but ill try. I plan on having it drivable by may. I've about finished the wiring and I hate wring. Gonna need wheels and tires, but working on a seat first. Burnouts by May, that's the goal.

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Fix the rusted cab supports and rockers.

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Lowering my 1970 SWB step by 4/6 and adding disc brakes, hopefully. I have a lot of things on my list, but that would make it more enjoyable to drive at least.

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Get it back together and drive it!! I hate cabin fever

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^^^^^ that!

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A whole lot more than last year. I'm not even going to say what I hope to get done. Kind like a new years resolution. Don't want to set myself up for failure. I could make a list of what the '72 needs and see what's checked off a year from today. The big things needed are repair rockers/one corner/new body mounts/window seals & anti-rattle on the body and seals in engine/trans/t-case. Tunes would also be nice.

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You got any plans for the 67 stepper Tim?
The cab and engine/trans are back on the frame right?

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My freshly rebuilt 700r4 transmission is installed and tomorrow I take the driveshaft in to be shortened and re-balanced. It will be back on the road next week but as this is my first 700r4, I have a lot to learn about getting it setup. I went with a local shop to build it and a mechanic I have know for years is doing the install and both are very experienced with this swap. I sure hope it helps my gas mileage!

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OMG, already putting the pressure on! Ok I did make a few trades yesterday on some parts and some whole trucks. And made arrangements for storage and shipping. So If I can keep this up ... OK, I wont be able to do that. No biggie though, I think I have the most fun just moving stuff around =)

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When I changed the oil in the fall I found coolant but I haven’t had the time to mess with it. So I need to hunt down the problem.

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Simple - Drive it

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I would agree 70cst! I plan on keeping mine, driving it and getting more and more things addressed this year.

Blessed be the one by John! This is definitely a gooder day!

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Get it running and driving before Christmas.

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Fix the rockers, corners, and cab supports.
Rust repair on the door bottoms.
Mock up the engine and transmission and make a crossmember for the TKO500.
Get the parts and build the Vortec headed 383.
Mount the rear tank and mod/fit the bed floor accordingly.
Paint the frame so maybe I can attempt to assemble this pile of parts.

Man, I better get my butt to work

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Swap from carb to EFI, rebuild trans with new close ratio planetary, get faster at autocross!

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Finish the disc brake conversion. Get front end back together. Get engine running and drive it. Missed last summer by dragging feet and don’t want to miss a second. Will be installing 4speed but will need to build a console at that time so if the three speed makes it through another summer behind the v8 then 4speed is next winter project. If it breaks that will move up on the list.

Not sure how to turn pic, that makes Me dizzy. Sorry guys.

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Rebuild the transfer case, find a proper bench seat, and hopefully find some driver quality doors and a better box.

All fairly simple(hopefully:lol:) stuff really, but I want to get my 61 done before I go too crazy with this one. Two trucks torn apart = nothing gets done ever:lol:.

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turn

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Thanks Boog, I have been deep in the K20 pic thread and forgot I was on the 67 side. Mine is a 63 so sorry for the invasion.

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had the 402rbuilt last year and the rear seal leaks......put a wood bed in and was given a wrong board (driver side with holes) and they still haven't sent me proper one (since July-classic -industries) gonna put in a new wire harness and fix the mistakes.

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To finally get to see it in July and drive it. Then just start the long process of fixing it up.

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What do you mean finally get to see it?

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Dewayne what bed cover do you have on your truck?

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Plans for 2019:
1. Drive truck way more often (only managed approx. 400 miles last year)
2. Repair leaking rear main seal
3. Replace HEI distributor with a small body HEI
4. Lower the truck down to stock height (ok, maybe stock plus 1"zero rate)

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2019 plans...

1. Rear brakes
2. New Rims and tires
3. Bench seat redone or find a good buddy bucket.
4. New grill
5. Exhaust

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Truck is still in Texas

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Spend mo' money.

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The original goal was to get it safe, legal and drivable then drive it in 2019 while I planned for an eventual frame off, LS swap, etc., project. Well, it seems that over the Christmas break, the old engine decided it had other plans and decided that it was done. It wasn't the original engine (283) and was older than the truck (1966-1967 vintage), but it ran, kinda.

So, now it is looking like the plan for a frame off, LS swap, etc. project might just start right about now.

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My number 1 concern right now is recover from a serious medical condition. Until a week ago, I haven't worked on my truck since July 2018. It's been off the road for 3 - 4 years.. I bought it December 2017, so one of those years is on me.. I finished the power brake conversion the weekend before Christmas.. It needs more work but at least it's drivable.. Items on the to-do list are:

Re-seal the transmission
New body and core support mounting kit
New upholstery and carpet
Replace window channels
Replace hood hinges
Fabricate riser/console for B&M shifter
Insurance, state safety inspection
Registration and license plates

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Looking to get body and paint this year

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I am planning to get my drivetrain and suspension taken care of so that I can get it back on the road, safe & reliable.
It's been sitting for 19 years so I am going to start with pulling the motor and replacing all of the gaskets and seals. I've already replaced the fuel and ignition systems and got it running good and I know the internals of the motor are good.
While I have the motor apart I plan to either send the transmission off to have it rebuilt, or I might try it myself. Been around 20 years since I've had a transmission apart....
The rearend is good mechanically. I'll just change the gasket and seals in it also.
Next will be wiring. I've never wired a whole vehicle before, but with the kits that are out there now it shouldn't be too bad.
After that I will finish up the suspension. I've already replaced everything except for ball joints and control arm bushings and front & rear springs. Those will get taken care of with 3" drop arms and stock height springs in the front and 5" drop springs in the back.
Then it will just be throwing some fresh tires on to the stock 15×6 wheels that I dug out of the barn after 25 years and drive the crap out of it until I save up more money.

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1) Complete my light-up door-sill step plate install
2) Complete the re-wiring of the right front indicator
3) Install mini air coolers using brackets
4) Fix the park lights by using diodes
5) Take it to the body shop (fix paint scratches & chips, get the original tailgate painted and installed)
6) Get the starter bendix gear fixed
7) Install a middle passenger seatbelt
8) Re-mount my lighter socket splitter.
The rest probably won't get done, but I'll list them anyway:
9) Move the towing hook and get a different size number plate for the rear
10) Install the immobilizer
11) Install the alarm
12) Install the sensitivity trigger for the alarm
13) Remove the seat and cut a new carpet
14) Get a new temperature control switch for the fan and install it
15) Get new bushings and springs to straighten out the stance
16) Install windows and new struts in my canopy
17) Clean the engine bay

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I've had a list going, pictured, for 2/3 years with initially 40+ things I wanted to get done. I believe I have about 15 left some inexpensive and some are expensive. For 2019 my priorities are:

1... Get the 700R4 installed first thing in Spring..
Cant do it myself so have been stashing money away to get it done.
2... Pull heater core and get rebuilt..

3... With the heater core done I can install the new carpet and get my buckets bolted down properly and as well install the shoulder/lapbelts..

4... I have new window channel felts and door moldings and if I get them in fine if not 2020 will be good.

5... Take the truck to at least 4/5 day drive car shows through the season.

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I want to get mine on the road. I hope I can make it happen.

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Get the paint job finished. (Been in the shop for 4 months now)
New or rebuild TH350. (Went out on the way to the paint shop)
Wire up my neutral safety switch.
Hook up heater core.
Larger Brake booster.
Fuel Injection? (Holley or FiTech)
Drive the wheels off.

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Paint and assembly on the 2- 67 short beds I'm building now . When a new 3M full face respirator shows up in the mail you know it's time to get busy ! :lol:

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Some great projects here...I'll be keen to follow the 700R4 upgrade...that is something for further down the road for me as well.
As for my truck...hmmm, lets see...for this year:
-FINALLY put the 12volt 'start' issue to rest with respect to getting the full voltage to the coil for initial (morning) starts.
(I had this fixed for a couple of months...then it returned, but I might start a thread about this journey)
-Re-detail under the hood....new engine paint, touch-ups, decals, etc, etc.
-Full transmission service and fluid change as well as the rear differential.
-Check/upgrade the front steering components to get rid of the slack in the system which is causing some front tire wear.
-Either tighten up the exhaust or lose the headers and go back to the original Ram Horn manifolds and the full/correct heat pipe arrangement.

Hopefulls:
-Source/Buy/Install an upgraded vintage (new tech) radio and while I'm doing the dash tear down....put in my new centre/upper A/C chrome vent, new glovebox liner and possibly a new dash pad.....best to do all of these at once.
-Source/Buy new Highlander seat and get it installed.

....okay, now I can use this list as a reminder for myself.
The truck (like many Canadian vintage vehicles) is off the road for the winter and so I have a few months to consider and collect what I need to do.

All good
Coley

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Get my 454 built with Sniper EFI and have it installed before Good Guys PNW in August.

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It looks like another productive and interesting year on the board!
Last year I bought a new aluminum intake, FiTech injection, and some LEDs for the dash lights.
This year, I hope to install them!
Oh yea, the transmission is starting to slip, so may have to add that...