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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-06-2018, 09:43 PM

I've been ready to install the engine cross-member for weeks pending another hand. Last night I was feeling a little alone, go figure my son shows up out of the blue. We maint. his car, then slapped on the cross-member.

Hurry up and wait is the theme. Can't finish my engine pending the painter for my oil pan. Can't install the rear leafs pending new bolts, and I didn't account for reusing the U-bolt plates, pending powder coat. Can't do the front suspension because new drop spindles come unfinished.

Always plenty to do however, methodically adding what I can to the frame, parts org. So many parts. PARTS REDUCTION ........I'm reusing most of the original hardware, no fun chasing them down.

09-06-2018, 09:43 PM	#7212
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,133	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I've been ready to install the engine cross-member for weeks pending another hand. Last night I was feeling a little alone, go figure my son shows up out of the blue. We maint. his car, then slapped on the cross-member. Hurry up and wait is the theme. Can't finish my engine pending the painter for my oil pan. Can't install the rear leafs pending new bolts, and I didn't account for reusing the U-bolt plates, pending powder coat. Can't do the front suspension because new drop spindles come unfinished. Always plenty to do however, methodically adding what I can to the frame, parts org. So many parts. PARTS REDUCTION ........I'm reusing most of the original hardware, no fun chasing them down. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-06-2018 at 11:00 PM.