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swamp rat · 12-10-2017, 03:51 AM

Thanks guys, I have been plugging away.

Here's a tool I wish I had when my door was stuck, I just bought 2 of them for future use different brand but they should work the same. it would have been better than scratching my paint with a tire iron lifting the door, life goes on..

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1TYLQP...pg_640x640.jpg

I installed my push on door seals, very tight fit on both sides so hoping they will break in a bit when it warms up. there's got to be a way to make the fit better but I haven't found it yet, guess i'll let a body guy handle it in the future. I wish I was a better body guy instead of a guy who's body hurts at every movement LOL!

I laid down all the stereo cables and wires and tapped them in place on the floor then under layment which is a sound deadening layer, jute padding and carpet went back in to give it all a bit of time to lay flat before the seat go's back in. I still need to install the threshold plates to hold the carpet in place.

I spent a good portion of time trying to install the corner speaker mounts I bought here on the forum from bigblock73, they have a screw at the top and an angle bracket at the bottom that your supposed to drill and screw into the floor of the cab, well I really don't want to drill holes thru the floor so I tried to JB Weld them to the floor, I figured out where I needed the bracket then removed the paint from the floor with a 2" scotchbrite disk, roughed the bracket then cleaned with acetone, mixed the JB weld applied and let it sit overnight, as soon as I started attaching the screws the brackets popped off the floor and the JB weld was still soft, I guess it was too cold at about 40 something. Any ideas to bond the brackets to the floor would be appreciated. Here's the purchase thread showing pic's of the unit.

I should add, if I don't find a bonding agent soon i'll have to go ahead and drill and screw the bracket to the floor so I can get my seat installed.

EDIT: I know I can weld them in place, trying to avoid burning the paint on the bottom of the floor, another option is to go get some well nuts.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=476976

I reinstalled my battery, pulled the air fuel screws and gave each port a shot of carb cleaner and re installed, installed my remote start button and fired up the engine today! no need to tear the carb apart thanks to the non ethanol gas I have been running in it, last time I ran it was 10-10-16 when I turned the truck around to start the repair on this side, sure glad I can still buy this gas!

https://youtu.be/AqWj25ycLiQ

12-10-2017, 03:51 AM	#1324
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Rat repair. Thanks guys, I have been plugging away. Here's a tool I wish I had when my door was stuck, I just bought 2 of them for future use different brand but they should work the same. it would have been better than scratching my paint with a tire iron lifting the door, life goes on.. https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1TYLQP...pg_640x640.jpg I installed my push on door seals, very tight fit on both sides so hoping they will break in a bit when it warms up. there's got to be a way to make the fit better but I haven't found it yet, guess i'll let a body guy handle it in the future. I wish I was a better body guy instead of a guy who's body hurts at every movement LOL! I laid down all the stereo cables and wires and tapped them in place on the floor then under layment which is a sound deadening layer, jute padding and carpet went back in to give it all a bit of time to lay flat before the seat go's back in. I still need to install the threshold plates to hold the carpet in place. I spent a good portion of time trying to install the corner speaker mounts I bought here on the forum from bigblock73, they have a screw at the top and an angle bracket at the bottom that your supposed to drill and screw into the floor of the cab, well I really don't want to drill holes thru the floor so I tried to JB Weld them to the floor, I figured out where I needed the bracket then removed the paint from the floor with a 2" scotchbrite disk, roughed the bracket then cleaned with acetone, mixed the JB weld applied and let it sit overnight, as soon as I started attaching the screws the brackets popped off the floor and the JB weld was still soft, I guess it was too cold at about 40 something. Any ideas to bond the brackets to the floor would be appreciated. Here's the purchase thread showing pic's of the unit. I should add, if I don't find a bonding agent soon i'll have to go ahead and drill and screw the bracket to the floor so I can get my seat installed. EDIT: I know I can weld them in place, trying to avoid burning the paint on the bottom of the floor, another option is to go get some well nuts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=476976 I reinstalled my battery, pulled the air fuel screws and gave each port a shot of carb cleaner and re installed, installed my remote start button and fired up the engine today! no need to tear the carb apart thanks to the non ethanol gas I have been running in it, last time I ran it was 10-10-16 when I turned the truck around to start the repair on this side, sure glad I can still buy this gas! https://youtu.be/AqWj25ycLiQ __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's Last edited by swamp rat; 12-10-2017 at 10:32 AM.