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I was stoked to get it installed, now I have other issues to deal with, I wish someone would have told me in advance that the intermediate crossmember wasn't going to work with an automatic so don't even bother trying because it would have saved me a headache.
With that in mind here's the official warning; Remove the intermediate crossmember if you are installing an automatic transmission.

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Brian if you remember I had to cut mine out for the transmission pan. But I guess you didn't see that post. I know what you are going or went thru on cutting the ribbits out on that cross member. Did you jack up the front of the cab 4 to 6 inches to cut the ribbits. That is what I did as you know from our phone conversation the other day. I hope it worked for you.

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The problem is I would like to have known about the issue from the jump when I had it down to the bare frame.
This is my first ever C10 build though and I had it torn down to the frame within a couple weeks of buying it and I just didn't know enough about the pickup yet.
It's one of those deals where I wish I knew then what I know now.

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I guess that's why they call it the school of hard knocks. ;)

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The school of no knocks I like better. But that is not possible.

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Hey all;
I removed the Intermediate crossmember yesterday, so now I can get on with the build.
Things on the punch list for this week:
Rebleed brakes.
Install Shift linkage.
Install Fuel Lines and filter.
Install standalone engine/transmission harness.
Hopefully I can get it all done.

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We got faith in ya. Git after it!

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Hey all;

I installed my cruise control and steering wheel today.
It wasn't on my punch list but I needed to be able to steer.

http://i.imgur.com/dIfOux7l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ul3Z8iHl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/23jLdbAl.jpg

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I like the wheel. If you are going to take it off I will give you 50.00 for it. Ha Ha

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Very nice, Brian!
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Looks good! Tip: wrap it in a trash/ grocery bag and tape it up. Ours got all kinna nasty. Keep it up!
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Now thats a fresh looking motor! I really like that steering wheel, I was unsure until I saw it mounted. Hey did you know you have to remove that manual trans x member? :lol: :lol: I tried that too before removing it. DOH! Keep it up its looking real good;)

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Hey all;
It's hotter than the Devils backyard outside.
All I did today is swap some rallys and check one of the tires for punctures.
I switched the tire that was on the 6" rim to the 7" rim and the tire that was on the 7" rim to the 8" rim.
It turns out there was nothing wrong with the tire, the 6" rim just had so much corrosion inside the lip it was leaking out of the sidewall.

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I am glad you got it figured out. Now come down here and do mine. it leaks also. the same tire

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Hey all;
I thought I could buy a 37 degree flaring tool locally, boy was I wrong.
I ordered one off of ebay it probably won't be here untill next week, so there goes my plans to do my fuel lines this week.

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Hey all;
The business I bought my cold air intake kit from called and they are replacing the scratched aluminum pipe and sending the missing MAF adapter also.

I installed my Lokar shift linkage today.

http://i.imgur.com/R798DJTl.jpg

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Looking good. Love that steering wheel.
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Hey all;
This one is for all you guys who have 71-72 tilt automatic columns.
After restoring one of these alot of guys find out that the pin used to hold the shift arm in place wont go back in tight well I came up with a great solution for this problem.

You will need to buy the following;
1x 8-32x3/4" stainless allen bolt.
1x 8-32 internal threaded sleeve with end stop.
Then drill out the bottom ear to fit the sleeve with a 9/32 bit and then countersink the shift arm approximately 1/8th of an inch with the same bit.

http://i.imgur.com/NTPfbbsl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LxK6W4ul.jpg

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Very nice on the shift lever repair...Jim

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You are doing a bang up job I'am watching. Go to my page and see the wing windows I pick up in the mail today.

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Hey all;
Today I got the holes drilled in the frame for the canister style filter and installed it.
I also installed the return side of the fuel line and after looking at how much line it used I may have to buy some more.

Here are some pictures of the fuel system so far.

http://i.imgur.com/HnQEwV3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qrIH4Cvl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PO0Bg66l.jpg

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It's like the cat said when he got his tail cut caught in the door. It want be long now. You really looking good. You said you will be driving in a week. Well you just might make that dead line.

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LOL I said I could be driving it in a week if I worked really hard, which I have no intention of doing, so it will most likely be weeks from now.

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Thanks for all the help tonight.

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Any time.