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Old 10-01-2014, 06:38 PM   #226
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Are the headlight bezels steel or aluminum? They cleaned up nicely!!!

Vent assemblies look great also. Who did you order them from?
The Beauty rings are steel I think... they don't seem to be soft enough for aluminum...

The vent windows came from Tuckers Classic Parts here in Henderson.
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Old 10-01-2014, 09:55 PM   #227
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Gas tank back in for the last time. Wasn't sure about the red color, but I like it.
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Old 10-01-2014, 09:56 PM   #228
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Had ro notch the frame slightly to accommodate the filler neck.
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Old 10-01-2014, 09:58 PM   #229
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The grill was in great shape, but just not nice enought to polish and chrome. So primer and I will deal with that later after its running and ready for paint.
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Old 10-02-2014, 06:02 PM   #230
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Coming along nicely! Getting ready to get back on my '64 short step, Can't wait to hear that 292 purr :-)
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Old 10-03-2014, 01:47 AM   #231
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Today was all about brake lines.
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Old 10-03-2014, 01:48 AM   #232
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Anyone see any issues that I missed??
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Old 10-03-2014, 01:48 AM   #233
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One more.
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:41 PM   #234
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Time for some FatMat!!!
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:44 PM   #235
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And now the Old Air Air conditioning system.

First the holes.
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:45 PM   #236
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And then the AC unit.
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:46 PM   #237
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And this is the under hood view. I will have to shave the extra bolts off and paint them.
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Old 10-31-2014, 10:47 PM   #238
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And next.
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Old 11-17-2014, 09:04 PM   #239
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So today I spent on the transmission cross member and the shifter linkages.
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Old 11-17-2014, 09:07 PM   #240
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And then finished the Fatmat on the hump.
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Old 11-17-2014, 09:08 PM   #241
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Today was all about the clutch linkages. The original linkage was too long because of the straight six. So short piece of all thread and a pipe, new linkage!!! And it works!!
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Old 11-18-2014, 05:37 PM   #242
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Hey, nice truck coming along nice, could you tell me what steering column you used and what the length? yours looks great. Thank you
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Old 11-18-2014, 09:36 PM   #243
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Hey, nice truck coming along nice, could you tell me what steering column you used and what the length? yours looks great. Thank you
Not sure of the manufacturer... It's an IdidIt knock off from Tuckers Classic Truck in Henderson NV. And it is 34" long from the adapter plate too the point that collapse shaft goes in.
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Old 11-18-2014, 09:43 PM   #244
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The big brown truck showed up today. Too bad this is NOT the correct radiator!!
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Old 11-19-2014, 02:41 PM   #245
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this is a nice build ....

nice attention to detail ...
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Old 11-19-2014, 04:46 PM   #246
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this is a nice build ....

nice attention to detail ...
Thank you, but I guess I am like EVERYONE else doing a build, I KNOW where every mistake is and I think they stick out like a sore thumb!! Part of the process I suppose.
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Old 11-20-2014, 12:02 PM   #247
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Back to the Radiator Saga...

I contacted the company that sold me the Radiator, I explained that they had sent me the wrong one based on the discussions that we had.

They swore that this radiator would fit my BIG BLOCK motor, and would have plenty of room considering that I was not using a serpentine system... and since this was originally a V8 truck, that the saddles would allow for a simple drop in installation...

As most of you know, none of that is true, and I explained that too the guy.

"We are so sorry, if you ship it back to us, we can make you a custom fan and shroud at your additional cost and we will send you the correct radiator saddles for another $200" "oh, and shipping is on your responsibility"....

Needless to say, it is on the way back and if they don't refund my money, in full, along with the shipping costs, I will gladly reveal the name of the company. If they take care of the return and the shipping, I will gladly let this go as an honest mistake. I think they are going to work hard to stiff me on the shipping, but I am sure I can get $160 in bad press for them.
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Old 11-20-2014, 07:03 PM   #248
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Today's work.
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Old 11-20-2014, 08:27 PM   #249
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Leadfoot racing sells champion radiators and has good customer service. I went through this on my chevelle, 2 wrong rads. I called them, they sent me a rad with alum shroud and fans. Fit perfect and cools great, has been in there for 2 yrs. Friend of mine builds a lot of old cars and trucks, he has bought several with never a problem. He just got a 4 core for a 37 ford truck that has a BBC in it. worked great. If you have problems finding it, PM me and I'll look it up.
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Old 11-21-2014, 10:11 PM   #250
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And so the wiring begins.
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