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Re: PO has me PO'd
Working my way to the rear...needs some modification.At the t/c it seems to angle down to far, Mieneke said he could bend it up about 1 1/2", this should bring it to the point that it runs level to the frame. Clamps might arrive from NAPA today. SS preformed strap clamps
Gotta go check out some 50 series flows, and clean up all that crap on the crossmember to see how I want to mount them up Still have to design and build my 'H' pipe, looking at the location where I want it, it might have to be built out of 2"    
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12-05-2007, 08:04 AM
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Started to put the front of the motor back together. Knocked the tube out of the drivers side manifold, drilled and tapped for plug(11/32" drill, 1/8"-27 nfpt tap). BTW, I didn't tap it with the manifold on the engine
I have to rotate 1/2 of the alternater housing to get the plugs for the wiring to align to the outside and build another 'L' bracket to clear the fan blade. Getting ready to start on the drivers side exhaust pipe, then it's time to hang the core support to get the radiator and battery in it...also want to prime and spin the oil pump to see how things work Finally got the pass. side door to line up better, just alittle more tweeking once the fenders are on. Thanks Rockrln, for mentioning that in another thread   
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12-05-2007, 09:35 AM
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12-29-2007, 04:14 PM
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wow i just read 13 pages of this good work wow
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12-29-2007, 05:01 PM
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Thank You, it's been a love hate relationship, but seeing the end in site is rather rewarding. I just hope some of the youngings learned a thing or two, alot of valueable information available from a lot of talented people on this site. In reading different threads I have gained insight
There are many, many beautiful trucks on this forum. I like to just sit back and view
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12-30-2007, 04:58 AM
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Good to see the progress!
What is the access door in the passenger floor board for?
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12-30-2007, 05:28 AM
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
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I think he is gonna put a nitros bottle in the rocker box, lol.....
Thats just part of the floor support thats gotta be welded back in place. |
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12-30-2007, 06:30 AM
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Rockcrln told me about this stuff called body wax, I want to put it inside all enclosed cavities,rocker boxes, 'A' post, and body mount. Not sure of the cowl vent area, but I have seen guys have problems in that area. I would like to make a tube in that area to drain it away from the rear of my front fenders
BTW YJ, that was a great greeting card Not big into Nitros, but a beer or two might hide there
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01-07-2008, 11:57 AM
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Not much happened over the Holidays on the truck, but things have calmed down, so I ordered some parts from Jeg's and now have to wait...
Did some painting on the door frame so I can rehang the door, and dum-dumed all the seams. Up on the cowl had some original sealer and after removal it had rust underneath, so I'm glad I took the time.. PO used a can opener for the antenna wire access.... Heres some pics...  
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01-07-2008, 12:06 PM
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Wow...looks like the PO used a hatchet to make that opening.
Looking good J.
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02-02-2008, 03:40 AM
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Woot for progress!!
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02-02-2008, 05:43 AM
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Can't wait to retire!!
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Awesome!!.....more pics..more pics!
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02-11-2008, 12:53 PM
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That looks cool. Don't worry about cutting stuff. Its all about making it your truck.
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02-11-2008, 09:03 PM
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You really running that old school voltage regulator?
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02-11-2008, 10:44 PM
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Na, it was on top of the parts pile and kinda shiny, I might use it to hide my headlite relays. I have to investigate the one wire system for my altinator, not sure how to do it yet!
Thanks Stinker, the parts just fell in my lap, so I had to try it
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02-11-2008, 10:54 PM
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02-12-2008, 12:51 AM
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Let me know when he gets here! He amazes me with his talent, 'sure I can learn a thing or two. Now that I know that '67 front end work, I plan to buy your repop. I have to check your catalog and see if you make the headlite bezels for the '67Thanks again for the parts, they look better on my truck then sitting in a corner of your shop...J. I can't believe it costs 12,000.00 to make a tool for that one headlite bucket. Is that stamping made here or overseas?
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02-27-2008, 04:36 AM
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You'd better hurry up and get that thing on the road before somebody gives you a ford engine. It's mutating fast.
That Jimmy chrome is gonna cause some head scratchin'. Looks Good.
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02-27-2008, 04:52 AM
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.I knew I would forget someone, you were instrumental in the early part of the buildSorry I couldn't get down there last summer, but I will one of these days
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03-29-2008, 01:08 AM
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For a perspective from the rust belt...that cab looks already restored to me. j/k, but seriously, it hardly warrents a complete floor replacement. Is the cost of the sheetmetal and labor to replace a complete floor cheaper or easier than just patching those areas that need it? Even after the floor is done, cab corners and rockers and maybe lower pillars, etc. will still need work in most rusted cabs.
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03-29-2008, 01:19 AM
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Easier? yes, 10 fold...but I will give you a definative answer in about 2 weeks Labor is what ever your time is worth...  
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03-29-2008, 01:47 AM
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Subscribed.....
Can't believe I never saw this one until now. Your rocker and cab support photos are all too familiar to me lately.
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