Re: 1978 big ten build
 

Good work!

What does Big 10 mean?

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It was the F44 option that had heavy duty rear suspension and brakes making it a 5/8 ton to get around the 1/2 ton emissions.

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alright guys, ran into a problem, where does this mount up to?!
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Here is my driver door.

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so finally got the wing window weatherstripping done also all the inner weatherstripping!!
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Congrats on the big 10, she is coming together pretty nice, especially since the first pic's, keep up the great work.

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Thanks man!
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That bracket is for the door pulls.

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How was that dash to install? I keep reading about people having issues putting in aftermarket dashes and specifically getting the dash clips in. About to do mine and looking for tips.

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Can you tell me more about this? ( i will start another thread if nessesary). What is the GVWR of 5/8 ton?

i think my 1/2 ton truck has the heavy duty rear springs(will count in a sec) and i'm wondering if that is why i don't have an A.I.R. pump and other emmissions junk? (never came with it) The truck did, however, to the best of my knowledge, come with a CAt converter.

Re: 1978 big ten build
 

its the original dash i just recovered it in fabric. but ya the newer dashes are a pain to install, thats why i just recovered the stock dash looks brand new and fits well!

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so went to the salvage yard today and got a bunch of good deals, on thing i cant find though are a set of mint black seat belts! i dont want to have to buy new ones from lmc, so if any one has a nice pair im interested!

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Alright guys ran into a problem, when ever water goes into the cowl it all dumps into the passenger side floor! Anyone have this problem? How do I fix it?!?! Also it's coming from the area where to fan is pics soon.
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There is supposed to be a door with a rubber seal attached to a vacuum actuator so you have to have the heater on (at least I think, maybe it is to keep the cabin pressure) to have it open. Either way there needs to be a door there to keep moisture out.
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Unfortunately that didn't fly in the Republic of Kalifornia...

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well got the doors jamps painted today and all the rest of the weatherstripping done. tomorrow were priming the truck! then next week were painting the truck. im excited to see all our hard work pay off!!

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dang you move sooo fast..Im jealous

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Did you paint over the lens of you camera?!?!?!?!

WE NEED PICTURES:metal::sumo:

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alright guys here she is!!!

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damn...im jealous

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thanks man! alot of hours and late nights went into making the body so strait!!

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So when can I drop mine off?:metal:

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shot the stripes today

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wow nice

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Not usually that big on stripes, but the way you rounded them at the front and the nice width of them looks real good on the truck, gd job.