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Originally Posted by Aus69c20
Anything happening with your truck?
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Wow, how has it been almost a year since updating this thread?? Yes, lots happening since then so I'll try to get things back up to speed. Thanks for asking, it's nice to know that somebody is listening!
After the engine went in there were some items that were repaired. The passenger fender needed a new front lower cup as the original was basically missing.
A new (used) windshield was installed.
The radiator and (Ford Windstar) electric fans were installed. Here is a pic of it mid-install.
The fan relays came from a Ford Crown Vic:
Because of the added electrical draw, the truck was treated to a 12si alternator.
Here's a thread on that:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=757426
After the front clip went on, I managed to find a much better grill for a great price on CL.
A chrome front bumper was bought from Rock Auto.
If you are looking for a chrome front bumper, I HIGHLY recommend these. Best I could tell, these are rechromed originals, not cheap repops.
Once we got the engine running and broken in, an entire weekend was wasted trying to figure out why the horn wouldn't stop going off after the steering column was rebuilt.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765275
Things were getting close, so it was time to get the freshly painted 8" wide 6-lugs off the shelf and get some decent tires under her.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=769720
We had a little issue with the power steering:
Here's that thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=769318
Lately we've been using it for small trips around town to shake things down and make sure everything is working correct. Here she is hauling a small boat with a 1968 4hp Mercury outboard engine my dad gave me in a 5-gallon bucket saying if I could have it if I put it together.
And now this brings us to last weekend. I had called the original owner (Roy) a couple weeks ago after 2.5 years since purchasing the truck from him. We talked about some of the things that were done to the truck and planned a meet up. Last weekend Roy got to see his old friend again. (the truck, not me. LOL)
It was a GREAT meet up! He and his wife took a few pics of the truck, and they told many stories! Here are some highlights:
1) The front grill had a large bend to it when I first got the truck. The center of the grill was pushed in about 4". The entire thing was gently U-shaped. Turns out Roy used the front of the truck to "nudge" a bull that wasn't headed the direction he wanted.
2) Apparently the large dent on the driver's side of the box was caused by Roy's brother who backed a hay cutter into it about 30 years ago.
3) The passenger door has had a previous repair to it that looks quite old. It turns out that Roy and a friend of his were out on a duck hunting trip, and although this friend was a very experienced hunter, somehow his gun managed to discharge as he was getting out of the truck, blowing a 5" wide hole right through the door!
Hearing stories like this was nothing short of amazing. I'm so glad we were able to reconnect. I told Roy the truck is always less than 6 miles from where he lives and he's always welcome to stop over for a visit!
Here's Roy with "his" truck. It was very satisfying to see the look on his face when he saw the truck and began to tell stories about it.
Thanks again for asking for an update. I've been meaning to get this done!