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chevy_mike

11-13-2017 07:54 PM

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How much play? If 1/8" or less, that's fairly normal. Might save you from opening it up.

Ratman74

11-14-2017 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike (Post 8081745)

How much play? If 1/8" or less, that's fairly normal. Might save you from opening it up.

Thanks, I will have to take a second look when I get home. I know a little play is normal, I've just found so many "half done/unfinished" things in this truck...

Ratman74

11-15-2017 08:20 AM

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Good news, I measured the axle "play" last night, it was less than an 1/8". I did reseat 4 wheel studs though.

Now I will just clean it up, lubricate and be thankful.

Ratman74

11-18-2017 07:51 PM

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Went out to work on the panel today, but worked on my daughter's truck and her friend's car. Necessary maintenance, but never got to the panel...such is life.

On a different note, I got this cool panel truck off eBay.

Palf70Step

11-18-2017 11:18 PM

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Neat model!

65chevysub

11-19-2017 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratman74 (Post 8080220)

Happy Veterans Day.

So I had to fly a trip to NC and Mt this week and came home to a box of parts from Classic Industries and some random parts from eBay. Drives my wife crazy and makes me happy, lol.

I fly as a loadmaster on the C-17 for the Air Force, it is a cool job that has allowed me to travel the world for 26 years.

First pic is flying into Butte, Mt. The second pic is from one of my overseas missions.

Thank You for your service. I worked in the "Multi-Pallet" section at Travis AFB in the 80's, with C-5A's & B's, and C-141's

Grizz1963

11-19-2017 11:27 AM

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I have not been reading much recently, so missed your build thread.

I have always loved short panel vans.

Yours looks especially good.

And your daughters S10 as well, I would love an S10, either version, but ideally fleetside, extra cab.

Ratman74

11-19-2017 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 65chevysub (Post 8085766)

Thank You for your service. I worked in the "Multi-Pallet" section at Travis AFB in the 80's, with C-5A's & B's, and C-141's

Hey thanks, you must be an old 605. I started in Little Rock AFB as a port Load. I spent 13 years on the C-130 and then 8 years on the C-5A. It has been a great career.

Ratman74

11-19-2017 07:19 PM

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Thanks for all the compliments, she's a fun truck. As Grandpa would say, I call her a 10 footer (she looks good from 10 feet). She's far from perfect, but like most of my vehicles fun to drive.

Here's some pics from the yard.

Ratman74

11-20-2017 07:56 PM

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so several wheel studs were not seated, several ruined old lug nuts & washers later...everything is seated.

It's scary that I was cruising around like that.

Grizz1963

11-21-2017 04:00 AM

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WoW !!

Glad you found that out at home, rather than going down the motorway

Ratman74

11-21-2017 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963 (Post 8087030)

WoW !!

Glad you found that out at home, rather than going down the motorway

Exactly, I looked at your build thread, nice truck and it's my favorite color...RED.

Ratman74

11-23-2017 01:23 PM

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This is how I have mounted my seat for now, gonna drive it a few times and see if I like the height and such. Definitely more comfortable than the bench.

Ratman74

11-23-2017 01:42 PM

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New toy, 1966 suburban w/case. My plan is to paint it to match my panel.

Ratman74

11-25-2017 10:36 PM

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So I am working on some misc. things. I am going to add a PCV valve and breather setup, I am running the brake booster to the manifold. Right now it is run to the front of the carb where I will run the PCV.

I now realize that I should have taken some pics.

Ratman74

11-26-2017 07:33 PM

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Today I met Tim aka Special-K, great guy, and bought 4 steel wheels. I will paint them red and put on dog dish hubcaps.

They bolt up nicely, now to get my whitewalls put on (225/75R15).

Ratman74

11-28-2017 11:01 AM

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Test coat, I will check it after work today. I think it’s gonna match pretty good. Then I can paint all four and mount the tires!

Bennett68C10

11-28-2017 12:58 PM

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Looks good, what did you use for paint?

Ratman74

11-28-2017 04:23 PM

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Looks good, what did you use for paint?

This is Valspar primer + paint from Lowes. It's rattle can, and that shot is just one coat, I couldn't believe the coverage.

My plan is to paint today, let everything cure for a week and then get the tires mounted.

I like your Burb by the way.

Ratman74

11-28-2017 06:35 PM

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Lookin good and RED!

Bennett68C10

11-29-2017 09:18 AM

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Thanks, I appreciate it. Wheels look very nice.

Ratman74

12-01-2017 06:16 PM

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I replaced the glove box, not too bad. First pic-old liner, second pic- new liner.

I admit that I read somebody else's experience and that prepared me for the install. I found out why the glove box door rattles, a busted bushing on one side. I purchased new ones off eBay, now I just have to install them.

Ratman74

12-05-2017 08:25 PM

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Rally wheels are coming off and 4 nubs going on.

northern 85

12-07-2017 06:20 AM

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Nice upgrade!!!

Ratman74

12-07-2017 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by northern 85 (Post 8098696)

Nice upgrade!!!

thanks, it fills out the wheel well much better.

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