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Old 05-16-2020, 09:26 PM   #35
wixthedog
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Re: The 1976 Beater Build - by Wixthedog

Well, things take time. Everything takes time.

I decided to do some pressure washing and cleaning today since weather was supposed to pour but we went from 100% chance to 10% chance! Oh well, I continued on and now just have a dirty driveway.

I rolled the truck out and pressure washed the front frame area and suspension, 44 years of grime were still there under the cradle since I didn't mess with it last time knowing I would be pulling me engine eventually. If you have not tried the LA Awesome cleaner from the Dollar Store, do it. It is awesome and much less caustic than oven cleaner.

After the frame I got the ol' SM465 out and started cleaning the 1/2" of grime from its casing.... There are no leaks but I might pick up a gasket set for it Monday and replace them, might as well right? $20 is $20.

End of the day I got the bellhousing and fork cleaned up and painted. First time using VHT Cast Aluminum and it looks pretty sweet.
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1976 C10 RCLB - 350 - SM465 4 Spd - 4.5"/6" Drop
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