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Ozzy2013 07-30-2015 07:05 PM

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Cool power steering is great when you didnt have it to begin with !We take it for granted .

GRX 07-30-2015 07:23 PM

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Contact an Admin.

mlbrickey 07-31-2015 10:58 AM

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Worked on getting my broken dipstick tube out of the block. I also swapped my intake and prepped for new carb.

Lou Boffa 07-31-2015 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzy2013 (Post 7258835)
Cool power steering is great when you didnt have it to begin with !We take it for granted .

x2...cept my shoulders are starting to atrophy :mm:

fartblossom 07-31-2015 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzy2013 (Post 7258835)
Cool power steering is great when you didnt have it to begin with !We take it for granted .

Yes sir. Backing this longbed out of my driveway into the narrow alley was a 3 minute affair without it. :)

In The Ten Ring 07-31-2015 03:21 PM

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I ordered a new wire gutter to go on my core support. I very nearly bought a new harness and alternator, until I was advised by Wes (classicheartbeat.com) that I'd also have to put in the new gauges or wait. I'll have to wait on that update.

fartblossom 08-01-2015 11:31 AM

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Rigged up a temp horn button on the dash so I could finally get it inspected. Having hell getting the original button to work. Took it down to the inspection station and man, these trucks get more attention than a hooker in church.

The inspector passed me even though my insurance card was out of date. Pretty much everyone in line behind me came up to talk about the truck and ask what year it was.

Then on the way back, a guy in a giant rock hauler hollered down at me, "I love your truck, MAN!

SIXT8LOU 08-02-2015 09:17 AM

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Finally finished the CRAPPY inline tube "direct fit" SS brake lines...what a joke. I'll build mine from scratch next time.

Iam at that point in my build...question..do i have to split lines for front disc brakes,(one line for each wheel) i know can use the other outlet on port valve, but most trucks i see on forum just use one outlet and split line down on crossmember, just like the way it came from factory..(talking front only) thanks

SIXT8LOU 08-02-2015 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXT8LOU (Post 7261098)
Iam at that point in my build...question..do i have to split lines for front disc brakes,(one line for each wheel) i know can use the other outlet on port valve, but most trucks i see on forum just use one outlet and split line down on crossmember, just like the way it came from factory..(talking front only) thanks

oh i also installed my spindles and coils, dust shields...

boraxman 08-02-2015 09:27 AM

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Removed steering column, old junk aftermarket underdash A/c, ripped dash apart, removed years of added wiring, removed radio, speaker, dash pad, . Good 4 hours of work.

snaus32 08-02-2015 10:37 AM

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Finally back at it! I decided to convert my bed to a wood floor rather than ordering patches for the steel one I have. She was a great daily driver but it's time for her to shine! I ordered all the new cross sills, back panel, wheel housings, and wood kit form Brothers was just gonna keep the bedsides. The passenger side is straight as an arrow on the out side and some surface rust on the inside. The Drivers side needed to be blocked but is in great shape. After cleaning up an area I knew looked suspect i found some pin wholes on the lower left corner. I have now decided to just order new bedsides and have a complete new box.

The box floor has a few small holes that I was gonna just patch but I'm now gonna sell the box complete with tailgate and roll pan with exhaust cut outs. I will be posting on the parts for sale page shortly. Cant wait to finish her up!

5567Cruiser 08-02-2015 11:01 AM

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Final assembly completed this past Friday & Saturday to include tailgate, rear bumper and exhaust- ready for cruising!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1438527626

mud.man.rj 08-02-2015 02:10 PM

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That paint is so nice Gary, looks deep..

In The Ten Ring 08-02-2015 05:09 PM

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I took 6 bolts and nuts out of the heater core cover but it won't budge...

I also removed the front bumper. Now that was a chore but not really bad. I sprayed a type of breakfree (ZEP 45) on each bolt/nut for months, whenever I happened to go into my garage. Each came off pretty easily with my Proto breaker bar and ratchet.

I have its hardware in an Evaporust soak...

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...psfpyi2gbr.jpg

cooperhw 08-02-2015 06:41 PM

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Had my bodyman/painter wet sand cut and buff the front and rear fenders, hood, doors, and bed. Then got the doors and front fenders hung in place. Old Homer is finally coming back together.

Ozzy2013 08-02-2015 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DillonGMC (Post 7218290)
I lowered mean green and put some rallys I had on.

How much did you lower the front and back?

fartblossom 08-02-2015 09:11 PM

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I worked REALLY hard today. I installed my new "lighted" LMC cigarette lighter. Because we all know how important it is to be able to get your lighter back in the hole at night after lighting your Pall Mall.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ML...4=w780-h577-no

69chevytrucker 08-03-2015 12:36 AM

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can anyone guess what i did to my truck today?
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mike16 08-03-2015 04:45 AM

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added another quart of oil

69chevytrucker 08-03-2015 11:10 AM

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added another quart of oil

lol close i chopped 30 inches and sat it on a 84 blazer frame

Davidf 08-03-2015 11:15 AM

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Dropped the TH700R4 transmission and resealed it, including pump o-ring and gasket. Got it mounted back it the truck waiting for a new TC lock up solenoid. Need to rewire the solenoid so it functions properly. Compared to my BMW's, R&R'ing the trans in the truck was a walk in the park.

TheCougarine 08-03-2015 08:12 PM

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http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/...pskx4ucupg.jpgNothing too big, but I've had these hubcaps waiting to go on this truck for about a week and finally got around to putting them on.

Tarc 08-03-2015 08:30 PM

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Installed the new headers....the only headers that would fit. Like they say - third times a charm. angled plug center bolt heads, standard transmission and original starter are hard to maneuver around.

firedemon 08-03-2015 08:31 PM

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put a column mounted tach in today and went for a ride wow pumping some rpms at 65 its 3 grand 55 is 2500 I haven't driven a non overdrive since the 80s think im gonna have to pull the diff cover and see what I got in there . I realize 1:1 is going to be higher rpm but being its a 6 single barrel for now at least , id rather have the gas mileage than the torque

CST10 08-03-2015 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon (Post 7262844)
put a column mounted tach in today and went for a ride wow pumping some rpms at 65 its 3 grand 55 is 2500 I haven't driven a non overdrive since the 80s think im gonna have to pull the diff cover and see what I got in there . I realize 1:1 is going to be higher rpm but being its a 6 single barrel for now at least , id rather have the gas mileage than the torque

Sounds like a 3:73 gear set. That's what rpms mine runs at those speeds.


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