Another Lks Dcvn Project - 1970 LWB for my Dad

[lks dcvn]

Thanks -

I got some more done today - swapped out the A/C Controls for a newer set and also replaced and lubricated the cables as well.

My blower doesn't kick on with the switch...I tested the blower with a hot wire and it turned on - so I must have a wiring issue somewhere - that might also be what is causing my dash lights not to work (everything else works - but the dash lights) - I will look into that tomorrow.

I did encounter a PITA moment today with the door weatherstripping...

I used some 88-98 Dodge Dakota ones on the passenger side - worked flawlessly...

Did the same on the driver door - too tight - wouldn't close so I used the repop stuff (LMC weatherstrip) the PO had that came with the truck - went and got the 3M adhesive and put it in - then the door sill - now the damn door won't close all the way.

I will latch - but it won't close all the way

that pretty much sucks!

[lks dcvn]

Update - finally.

My Dad wasn't sure if he was going to take the truck or not [long story], but now it sounds like he will be...whatever - just let me know.

After having this in storage for the past several months while it warmed up here - I spent some time this afternoon finishing up some loose ends on this project.

I lubed up the window channels, installed the cleaned up door panels and then wired in my new Sony 3 way 6x9s I snagged off ebay over the winter months for a few bucks.

Then I put her up for the night admiring my work - only to find out that I neglected to install the new mirrors and arms that I have.

So it looks like I will be redoing that work again [twice - once off then on again] since I need to get to the inside of the door to install these stupid mirrors...

Few things left to do:

Speakers and Door Panels - done [for now]
Resolve heater wiring issue - I might just remove/rebuild the dash harness
Replace the carb with a 1406 and spacer to prevent fuel boil
Resolve issue with throttle rod linkage [currently ghetto but it works]
Swap out tires and rims [these are going to my 2wd Blazer project for now]
Adjust driver door so it shuts correctly [new weatherstrip issue]
Overhead light - adjust pin in door jam to initiate interior light

[bigrigpardo]

wow ok this is the cleanest truck i have seen in a while from the east. so wat did u pay for it when you got it?

[raggedjim]

Ten unkind years, still a good looking truck.

Rg

[lks dcvn]

Thought the same thing when I saw the latest pix. Oh well - it wasn't my truck after I sold it a decade ago. Everybody maintains their stuff differently.

Nice to see the truck mostly unchanged though...