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Old 02-12-2019, 04:39 PM   #1
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Put new distributor in and some wiring done.
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Old 02-13-2019, 03:06 PM   #2
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Not done yet, but on the weekend I will be fitting my "Spot Light".

I got a NOS bracket of Ebay and a 6" light, nice old one with the correct length shaft, Ivory colored handle. It has the original GE lamp.

I think it need a new wire, I pick it up this afternoon.

I am not sure where I will wire it from, Maybe through a relay switched from the ignition.
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Old 02-15-2019, 10:46 AM   #3
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Put new distributor in and some wiring done.
very impressive engine detail. I sorta have the same setup on my PCV, but was wondering if you used a tube nut to fasten it. Mine has a collar just RTV d keep ing it on

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Old 02-15-2019, 11:04 AM   #4
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very impressive engine detail. I sorta have the same setup on my PCV, but was wondering if you used a tube nut to fasten it. Mine has a collar just RTV d keep ing it on

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dnBcmX]20190215_094812
I used a regular -6 fitting with a nylon insert pushed in the fitting and then installed on pcv and carb. Smoke tested and no leaks. It was a pain and probably 2 hours work grinding on the fitting. Thanks
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Old 02-15-2019, 08:19 PM   #5
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No Pics to show but I finished putting the doors back together with new glass run channels, window regulators, door relays, and whiskers. I'm amazed at the difference, windows are nice and tight now and roll up and down smoooth. And a shout to Randy500 for his spot on instructions on tear down and reassembly of the components.
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X2 re Randy500.... Good looking repairs there Phil!
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Old 02-14-2019, 11:24 PM   #7
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first drive since buying and wrenching on it!
took it to get gas... no issues!
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Old 02-16-2019, 02:32 PM   #8
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Got my motor torn down to a short block so I can get the heads rebuilt and replace the iron intake with an aluminum one.
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Got my motor torn down to a short block so I can get the heads rebuilt and replace the iron intake with an aluminum one.
what motor ? what manifold ? what carb ? im looking to replace my stock manifold on SB stock motor had a 4 barrel holley on it when i purchased the motor thanks just looking for options .....
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Old 02-17-2019, 06:33 PM   #10
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It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.
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Nicely done!
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Old 02-17-2019, 08:07 PM   #12
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It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.
Nice work....now that you have er up in the air, what your next plans?....drop tranny, new exhaust?
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Old 02-17-2019, 08:37 PM   #13
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Nice work....now that you have er up in the air, what your next plans?....drop tranny, new exhaust?
I've put about 5000miles on it since bolt off resto so with it up in the air and the suspension is under load. I want to retorque all the bolts, clean, change some fluids, and give it a going over. I have to add some static electricity grounding straps. I'm finishing the wiring to the P/L, P/W and interior light door pins. With the truck being low and me old I'll take any easy way. Maybe some exhaust work.
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It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.
Nice job on those cribs! I like the idea of two sections to attain the height.
I see a trip to Lowes for some 2x4's in the near future.
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Nice job on those cribs! I like the idea of two sections to attain the height.
I see a trip to Lowes for some 2x4's in the near future.
I bought the 2x4's on Kijiji for cheaper than store prices. It went very easy with it being two stages and was all done with my jack and no blocks on it.
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Love that idea to get it up higher off the ground, might have to make my own!

Do they just stack up, or do you have them anchored together somehow?
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Old 08-27-2019, 04:36 PM   #17
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Hung the radiator support and bolted on the door and fender . Both OEM pieces everything lined up pretty well even the rocker with a few 5 pound sledgehammer plows on a 2x4 . Came to the cab corner . It was a cluster ###! . It was almost like it was for an extended cab . Had to cut it into 3 pizza slices just to get it to line up. 5 hours I would rather not repeat. Other side is getting a few small pieces.

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Got a lot done today. Repaired back panel. Finished the door which took way too many days to complete. I thought I was finished numerous times later to find it wasn't straight. Pulled the front and rear glass. Getting closer each day.
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Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install...
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Boot trays work well.
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They are amazing! Stumbled onto using mine almost by accident, but going to use it more moving forward!
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Mounted the trans. The lazy way
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fabbed a bracket to hold the exhaust brackets
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I am so out of everyone's league here.
First day of working on my "new" '68. Made a custom gas pedal, scrap metal and parts box bolts that matched the tap sizes. Need to maintain the Bucket Of Bolts theme.
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I blew up my engine yesterday.
I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin.

Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it.
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