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Thanks Alan.

I remember seeing that type of stanchion (?) on big trucks, 60s, 70s and semis. But this is the first time on a 10-30. Were they common and I'm just out of the know?

In trying to preserve them, could you just salvage the bumps and not the whole top. Or are the bumps rusted thin also?

Dave.

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Only one bump has any mentionable cancer , but I decided to take the easy road. I had to unpin the bulb sockets to route the wires. It went fairly well. Happy, happy, happy.

The light kit is the one I missed out on. My best friend surprised me with them. So thankful for a friend like sdailey.

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At least you had an excellent pattern to go by. Looks good to me!

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That is really cool to have a friend like that! Props to sdailey.

Looks good Alan!

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Second that - they have some really off the wall stuff there like a Packard converted to a wrecker.

Anyway, just wanted to say this is a pretty cool build and I can't wait to see the result!

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Yes sir I did. It also came with a sheet of measurements. TY

Amen sir!

TY sir.

I got the wire ran down the post for the cab lights. I thought it would be pretty easy. It took about an hour to get it done.

Due to snow here I didn't go to work however I did some work done on the wrecker. It was fun getting the dog house off by myself. Yeehaw

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I bet that task was a workout for sure...How's your back?

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Not much lifting. I wasn't worried about damage. I inched it up over the tires and it just rolled off the front and the hood opened like a kick stand. I didn't expect the hood to open but it worked. 😳

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Lol

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Due to another snow/ice day I got the cab off.

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You are making fast progress.

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How many feet of sn*w did you get? Progress is looking good.

del

fyi I do live on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains, we are kind of used to sn*w.

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Fast progress til it comes to spending money.

You'll laugh we had about 2" snow then 1/4" freezing rain and sleet. Then some melted and refroze. Last night we got 2-3" of snow.

This is what happens when a neighbor comes over. We discussed removing the engine and trans and this is what happens. Thank you Shannon.

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That was funny ,Alan ,I know a lot about spending money on these things ,Im broke .Thank God the one in the shop is almost done ,much more and something else has to be sold.

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I might snicker about the sn*w, but not the ice. Last week we got over a foot of sn*w one night. Are studded sn*w tyres legal there?
One recomendation on the neighbor, keep him around.

del

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I can't wait to see it.

I don't mind driving in snow. Studded tires aren't legal here as far as I know. I saw several people with chains.

My neighbor is a keeper for sure.

I'm discussing the harmonic balancer here

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First time here since you started working on this bad boy, and just got caught up on it.
Good to see you are taking it easy on this one, and not going for the over the top attention to detail/better than factory build. Seems like it is more fun for you this time.

Though I know how devestating snow in your part of the country can be, with people not accustomed to it, or practiced in navigating it, I still had to chuckle.
Sorry but could not help myself.

So I went out and snapped these pics for you a second ago: not to one-up you, or boo hoo you about snow, just as an envy shot that you can put hands on yours, while mine patiently waits for Spring....

I am super interested to see what you do with yours, and how many ideas I can leech off you !!
Looking good so far !! :thumbs:

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Thanks for stopping by. That's a bunch of snow. Trees are budding out here. ;).

There won't be much excitement here. Just repairing what's broke or worn out. ;)

Today I'm working on getting the crossmember out.

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Just got home with the 1985 donor truck. 6 new Michelin, hydro boost, 350 4 speed, hydraulic clutch (new parts)

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John (flashed) are you interested in the bed? It's a wood deck.

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Alan ,before you part with the bed I would like to get some measurements to see if it would fit mine if you plan to sell it .

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I posted above your post if your interested in it. It's a wood bed, does that matter.

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That might make it easier to modify(narrow it) if its too wide which I suspect it will be ,but yes Im interested . Let me know what size it is when you have time .