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Probably the M/T's. I am not in a hurry to get them, I'm still simmering on the decision... just not 100% in yet. The old man keeps telling me the gloss black with chevy script is the way to go. I think that is why I am dragging this out... he keeps messing with me. I figure the next order from Summit or Jeggs will have valve covers.:)

Thanks for following along and checking in!

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Thank you! I am so glad you posted, I need pictures of your vent process. :)
Ummm... Where did you get the sheeting at?

I have the doors at the powder coater now, I am just working on the control pieces.
Also, I have another question. Do you leave the control pieces bare or painted? I was looking at some cold galvanizing spray... not sure if that stuff goes on smooth or clumpy. I thought that might look good if it sprayed on nice.

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I use steel wool to buff the control push rod, not sure that's what you mean. Silicone sheet came from "ebay" Rubbersheetwarehouse, Need to repaint Brown rivets. Last batch of silicone I bought was thicker,...$23.00. 12" x 36" going to make fender splash guards out of it. Mine was dirty orange color, Black should be available. I also punched out 1/2" disc's and center punched to use for spacer, cushion on exterior trim.

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Nice work!

That is exactly what I needed, thank you so much!!

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I started fastening down the brake lines. I also got the gas tank fully situated and strapped in place.

I'm using small stainless clips with small button head #10 bolts and nylon nuts. The 73 style front cross member that allows for the sway bar makes fitting the lines a little bit of a chore.

Before and after... been a long road.

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Has anyone used Plasti Dip?
Any warnings or recommendations? ;)

Clamps are getting dipped...
Happening this week as I start getting the fuel lines back together and cleaned up.

Watching Youtube makes me think the clamps will come out nice with the Plasti Dip coating.

Fingers crossed.

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I used Plastidip to recoat the frame clips for the wiring harness and it worked well. I used bailing wire to lower the clips into the dip and suspend them for drying. Inline tube sells similar clips if I'm not mistaken.

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Excellent, thank you.

I saw those on inline tube's site. I have time, so I figured I might as well do the dip and save myself a little bit of money.

Good times!

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Interesting note.

When cleaning the original fuel lines tonight I found that these two lines are soldered together. Not sure if that is factory. Seemed odd.

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Seems odd to me as well, but maybe the clamps didn't hold the fuel line in the proper alignment! You wouldn't want to solder after there was fuel in the lines, so my guess is, done at factory.

Let me know when you install the fuel gauge level transmitter, mine doesn't seem to lock in the right location. I have a fuel pump in the tank, and I'm worried that it won't hold 50 PSI

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The sending unit? I noticed my metal line was a bit off to one side rather than centered in the groove of the gas tank. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

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Yes, the sending unit, had a brain fart and couldn't think of the name. My 3 tabs don't seem to be locked under. I'll add a pic, hope it is clearer

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Here is a close up of what I have. I had to bend the tabs down on the ring just slightly so that they would start correctly. I was having a heck of a time getting it to start until I did that. Once I got it started I used the punch and hammer method to get it to slide/spin into place... There seemed like there was a lot of play in the fitment of the sending unit within the gas tank. I looked like the ring was going to slide out from one of the three tank tabs as I was doing it.

No worries on the brain fart, most evenings I get home from work and I can't even make a sentence. Lol.

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That's OEM - bundled together with solder.

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It looked like the real deal. That is some extra time on the factory floor when you think about it.

Thank you for the reply!

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I got some time tonight, so now most of my fuel line clamps are ready for the Plasti dip.

Hopefully they come out nice like on the old YouTube videos. It took me forever to straighten them out with some needle nose pliers.

As soon as these are done I can get the fuel lines in. Waiting on putting the running gear in until all of the lines for brakes and fuel are ran.

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The moment of truth is fast approaching! Looking forward to seeing the results!!

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Friday night...
The kids and wife are crashed out in the living room... lol

Clips are done and coated... hoping to have the fuel lines in tomorrow.
I still have to paint some of the old vent lines.

Initial impression of the Plasti Dip... I'm looking around the garage and wondering what else I can stick in the can. Cool stuff.

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Nice work. Careful prying the wires from the clips lest some of the dip coat gets torn. The clips holding the positive battery cable to the frame were rubberized also. Fun stuff.

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That stuff works great for getting an idea of what something will look like painted too. comes in a variety of colors and aerosol cans. If you don't like the outcome you simply peel it off. Careful getting WD-40 or similar oils on it though. I'm pretty sure it reacts to the plasti-dip and causes it to fall apart. I used it to cover the ugly blue paint the PO put on the K5 i purchased until i can get the body work done and paint it all one color

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Yeah, I saw on line a bunch of guys using it to paint their cars with. I thought it was awesome idea. I have an old Camaro project I have been dragging around with me for almost 20 years. Honestly the Camaro was my first thought. Unfortunately paint is the least of its worries.

Your Blazer looks awesome with the lower painted, I like your wheel choice as well. Did you decide what you were doing with your lift that was sagging on the driver side? 35's? Your stance looks really nice.

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I decided to reuse the old fuel lines, I looked them over and they appeared to be in great shape.
I wire wheeled, flushed and then painted them. It is cold enough in the garage that they still feel a bit tacky, even with the space heater... Looks like I will focus on getting the front calipers bolted in, and then maybe jump to the motor today.
I used a silver hammered metal paint.

Oh yes, I was warned ;). The wires coming off of the clamps was a delicate process that I failed at. I bent the wire to hold the clamp steady, I should have let it lay flat without any bend. I even used a hobby knife to cut the stuff. The flange head bolts I am using should cover up the tears in the Plasti Dip.

Sorry about the sideways pics.

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I may have to come see this front cross member! A '73+ sway bar is on my list.

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Let me know. I can take a bunch of pics as well if you like.

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Camaro looks like a '67: I had a couple of 69's (never should have sold them.....).

So what's the secret to not having the PlastiDip stick to what you use to dip the items? Seems like that could be tough to have come out without any issues. I've seen the commercials where they dip something like a pair of pliers in but they get to hold onto something that doesn't get dipped.

Looks like they turned out great!!

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Why thank you!

On the Camaro... you're close, its a 68! ;) I had it together at one point, maybe 2001? I took it apart for paint and here we are. I had a de-stroked 400 (377) some decent old school 202 heads and a 5 speed out of a mid 90's Camaro. Now I'm planning on a big block stroker 496 and a 700r4... ONE DAY. ;(

I have always wanted to do the Power tour. Maybe when my boys get older.

I don't know about the non-stick part... I'm thinking about maybe some grease or cooking spray on the wire? I would be worried about contaminating the whole can of Plasti Dip though.

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Well i narrowed it down to the body mounts so those are on order. Thanks, id really prefer it all to be one color, but this will do for now!

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Missed the cutouts for the side marker lights-dang it!!

Would be interesting to see what the "fix" is for the "sticking to the wire" problem. I like this idea and now you have me searching for the answer!

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Finished putting the fuel lines in tonight.

All of the original metal lines inside the frame rail were sleeved in a braided metal cover. I wrapped the inlet line in a heat wrap before sleeving it and heat shrunk the ends to make it clean. I have heard to many stories about vapor lock due to the ethanol fuel boiling in the line from exhaust heat. I figured I would heat wrap it now while it is easy to do... just in case.

I hope to get the motor buttoned up this week.

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That line in the second pic is WAY too close to the tire and I am afraid it is going to rub :)

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Lol, awesome. ;)

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Nice work. Looking great!

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Thanks man!

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I finally got some garage time this weekend.

The hard part was doing it by myself as three seperate pieces.

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Last week I finished up my front brakes and bolted on my new steering box... and I finally decided to go with the old school M/T valve covers.

FORWARD PROGRESS!

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Looks excellent!

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SPF79 - where can i get the spacers that go on the top of the front shock mount?

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Thank you sir!

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Those came with the truck, stock item?... I think? Lets say this, they were there when I took it apart. I had actually forgotten about them and then had to look all over the place once I found myself installing new shocks.

I have seen similar spacers at an Ace hardware, If you google bolt spacer a lot comes up. Other places to look... Grainger industrial supply, and Fastenal. Let me know if you need any measurements for those little fellas.

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Really coming along nicely!!