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Andy4639 · 12-23-2016, 01:41 PM

The Rat Ramp!

Yesterday and today I worked on the rat ramp for a few hrs since the temps where nice.

I got the heater all cleaned out and all 3 speeds of the fan working nicely! The ash tray was stuck and I had a heck of a time getting it out but once out I got the bearings cleaned up and greased up she is sliding in & out nicly now!

I had installed the new radiator about a month ago so I got the over flow tank installed yesterday as well.

I swapped steering wheel out and took the master cylinder loose for the booster install. Have to order a new rod for it.
The old 67 horn cap cleaned up pretty nice.
A friend came by yesterday as I was working on it and said you know I have a few parts stashed for these old trucks, so I asked what he had...factory tilt wheel new dash cover RED and a seat cover! So in a few weeks I'm getting it all for the RAT!

I think I'll even order the digital gauges for it later on after we get over Christmas.

12-23-2016, 01:41 PM	#4769
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The Rat Ramp! Yesterday and today I worked on the rat ramp for a few hrs since the temps where nice. I got the heater all cleaned out and all 3 speeds of the fan working nicely! The ash tray was stuck and I had a heck of a time getting it out but once out I got the bearings cleaned up and greased up she is sliding in & out nicly now! I had installed the new radiator about a month ago so I got the over flow tank installed yesterday as well. I swapped steering wheel out and took the master cylinder loose for the booster install. Have to order a new rod for it. The old 67 horn cap cleaned up pretty nice. A friend came by yesterday as I was working on it and said you know I have a few parts stashed for these old trucks, so I asked what he had...factory tilt wheel new dash cover RED and a seat cover! So in a few weeks I'm getting it all for the RAT! I think I'll even order the digital gauges for it later on after we get over Christmas. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 12-23-2016 at 01:49 PM.