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fishnixon · 07-01-2019, 09:53 PM

Today I started test fitting some new parts. Here is a steering stabilizing shock. This piston is supposed to be 4 1/2 inches exposed when it is set initially.

fishnixon · 07-01-2019, 09:59 PM

I was removing the steering link between the two spindles when something caught my eye… I guess I will not be cleaning this part. The Blue Beast must’ve been in a collision… And now I think back to the welded leaf spring mounts earlier in the build. I’ll have to find something different.

fishnixon · 07-01-2019, 10:06 PM

Using a flap disk, I begin cleaning the differential… And the tab tells the story, 4.55 gear ratio. Tomorrow I have to crawl underneath Dolly and check what the gear ratio is. I do not recall if there is a tab located there, or not. Could I be so lucky? It would be a fantastic day if these gears matched up. I am not too worried...one way or the other I’ll get it matched up.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-31-2019, 01:16 PM

I just read through the whole thread. I'm loving it, subscribed!!!

fishnixon · 08-11-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I just read through the whole thread. I'm loving it, subscribed!!!

Thanks, I hope to really make more progress before summer is over.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-01-2019, 08:21 AM

I'm amazed that everything is unbolting. It's going to look good as a 4x4.

fishnixon · 09-01-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm amazed that everything is unbolting. It's going to look good as a 4x4.

Agreed...so far, so good.

**too much stuff** · 09-01-2019, 10:56 AM

You will be ready for the snow at this rate. You know there is a tool to remove the wiper arms so you don't have to pry with a screwdriver?

fishnixon · 09-01-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

You will be ready for the snow at this rate. You know there is a tool to remove the wiper arms so you don't have to pry with a screwdriver?

I might be ready. You never know when it’ll come in this neck of the woods.

If you can, send me a picture of the tool you mentioned.

fishnixon · 09-01-2019, 06:21 PM

Lifting the nose off the frame...passenger side was stubborn and gave way to a 3 lb sledge...then I propped the sides up waiting for assistance.

**too much stuff** · 09-02-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fishnixon

I might be ready. You never know when it’ll come in this neck of the woods.

If you can, send me a picture of the tool you mentioned.

It hooks under the edge of the arm and then you just work the arm up and it pops off. Should be able to find one at napa or similar.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-01-2019, 07:21 PM

I'm getting a little excited to see it done. That burger looks great. I'm having a tri tip sammich on a ciabatta roll. Mmmmmm

fishnixon · 09-01-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm getting a little excited to see it done. That burger looks great. I'm having a tri tip sammich on a ciabatta roll. Mmmmmm

MmmMmm...goood

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-15-2019, 08:08 PM

Looks good, progress is always good....

fishnixon · 09-15-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good, progress is always good....

Thanks Ol Blue...👍

**rustytruck50** · 09-15-2019, 09:41 PM

Thats one of the nicest dump trucks in this era that I've had the pleasure of seeing!

fishnixon · 09-15-2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Thats one of the nicest dump trucks in this era that I've had the pleasure of seeing!

Thank you!

I do have some ideas on where I want to take this truck regarding looks, etc...but I have to remind myself about the initial goal of “keeping it in a functional mode”, and not tear this down so far that it’s not useable for long periods of time... Stay tuned

Average Joe · 09-16-2019, 11:24 PM

Looking good!

fishnixon · 09-17-2019, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Looking good!

Thanks!

fishnixon · 09-20-2019, 09:17 PM

Maybe a minor detail, but I’m documenting the original scribed numbers from the assembly line.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-08-2019, 03:56 AM

You're progress is looking good. Keep at it

fishnixon · 10-08-2019, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

You're progress is looking good. Keep at it

Thank you

fishnixon · 10-08-2019, 08:03 AM

Let me know what you think...

Trying to keep the cutting to a minimum, I came up with this for the cut pattern. I like that I keep Dolly’s top and bottom frame rails, and that I use the the donors original mounting points, and that there are angles. Hopefully the size of this will cover the two dimpled spots on Dolly’s frame.

All of this being in my head, I guess I’ll find out when I get a chance to get out to the garage. I see another cardboard template in my future.

fishnixon · 10-13-2019, 09:52 PM

Ok, here I go.

fishnixon · 10-13-2019, 09:55 PM

I cut out the area where the “bumps” were, so I could work on a relatively flat surface.

07-01-2019, 09:53 PM	#1
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Today I started test fitting some new parts. Here is a steering stabilizing shock. This piston is supposed to be 4 1/2 inches exposed when it is set initially. Attached Images

07-01-2019, 09:59 PM	#2
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I was removing the steering link between the two spindles when something caught my eye… I guess I will not be cleaning this part. The Blue Beast must’ve been in a collision… And now I think back to the welded leaf spring mounts earlier in the build. I’ll have to find something different. Attached Images

07-01-2019, 10:06 PM	#3
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Using a flap disk, I begin cleaning the differential… And the tab tells the story, 4.55 gear ratio. Tomorrow I have to crawl underneath Dolly and check what the gear ratio is. I do not recall if there is a tab located there, or not. Could I be so lucky? It would be a fantastic day if these gears matched up. I am not too worried...one way or the other I’ll get it matched up. Attached Images

07-31-2019, 01:16 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I just read through the whole thread. I'm loving it, subscribed!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-01-2019, 08:21 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I'm amazed that everything is unbolting. It's going to look good as a 4x4. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-01-2019, 10:56 AM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: Dumptruck Dolly You will be ready for the snow at this rate. You know there is a tool to remove the wiper arms so you don't have to pry with a screwdriver? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-01-2019, 06:21 PM	#10
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Lifting the nose off the frame...passenger side was stubborn and gave way to a 3 lb sledge...then I propped the sides up waiting for assistance. Attached Images

09-01-2019, 07:21 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I'm getting a little excited to see it done. That burger looks great. I'm having a tri tip sammich on a ciabatta roll. Mmmmmm __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-15-2019, 08:08 PM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Looks good, progress is always good.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-15-2019, 09:41 PM	#16
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Thats one of the nicest dump trucks in this era that I've had the pleasure of seeing! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold Last edited by rustytruck50; 09-15-2019 at 09:47 PM.

09-16-2019, 11:24 PM	#18
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Looking good! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

09-20-2019, 09:17 PM	#20
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Maybe a minor detail, but I’m documenting the original scribed numbers from the assembly line. Attached Images

10-08-2019, 03:56 AM	#21
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Dumptruck Dolly You're progress is looking good. Keep at it __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-08-2019, 08:03 AM	#23
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Let me know what you think... Trying to keep the cutting to a minimum, I came up with this for the cut pattern. I like that I keep Dolly’s top and bottom frame rails, and that I use the the donors original mounting points, and that there are angles. Hopefully the size of this will cover the two dimpled spots on Dolly’s frame. All of this being in my head, I guess I’ll find out when I get a chance to get out to the garage. I see another cardboard template in my future. Attached Images

10-13-2019, 09:52 PM	#24
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Ok, here I go. Attached Images



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10-13-2019, 09:55 PM	#25
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 536	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I cut out the area where the “bumps” were, so I could work on a relatively flat surface. Attached Images

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