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Did you ever think you were making progress until you made your need to buy and to do list? Time and money as they say is sooo true.

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Mine is not that lengthy yet very expensive.

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As I walk out to my truck things start churning on all the things I should be doing to it whether it's needed or just things I would like to do. Then that darned little devil on the right shoulder says, it can wait, and I jump in and head down the road with a big smile and tell myself, "good choice Joe, good choice".

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Ole Blu

Complete rebuild of suspension
Fuel pump kill switch in cigarette lighter/ distributor kill switch/ CarDefender
Dome light fixed. Inside and outside.
Door locks
Reverse lights in bumper
Windshield washer fluid pump
Cigar lighter fixed
Replace window rollers/Guides
Lug nuts
Weather stripping
HEI distributor
Window tint?
Bed rails
Mat under the hood
Paint engine bay
Tool box
Part Number # 555-51137

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X2 .... The joy of keeping them as running/driving works in progress!!! Much more fun then looking at parts.

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Needs List:
_________
1- shop space
2- money
3- time

To Do List:
_________
1- make money
2- build shop
3- make time

The rest is easy :cool:

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my need to get list would be a 25 year old sugar momma that likes hot rods

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You have a better way with words than me. That's what I was trying to say

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I've got mine in 4 lists - 1 for each vehicle and then a misc list. Under C10 I have "everything". Pretty much knocked out Buick and Mustang lists though.

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Here is mine. I may never get it all done but can drive and enjoy the truck as I go. I like original trucks so even if I get the wish list all done the truck will still look stock/original.


Interior

1. Radio Conversion

2. Install Tach Dash 2012

3. Replace Carpet

4.Install Rear Speaker Mounts 2011

5.Install Bow Tie Sill Plates

6.Fix Light on HVAC Controls

7.Install LeCarra Steering Wheel 2006/05

8.Get Tilt Wheel

9.Install Lower Door Carpet 2010/10

10.Install Kick Panel Carpet 2010/10

11.Install Bowtie Sill Plates

12.Bought Buckets/Console 2015/Dec

13.Get and Install Headliner



Exterior


1. Rear Mount Gas Tank 2003/08

2. Hidden Hitch

3.Replace Windshield

4. Carb Rebuild

5. Install 700R4

6. Install Pertronix Distributor 2015/08

7.Replace Ring and Pinion

8. Replace Spark Plugs & Wires

9.Install LED Taillights 2015/06

10. Install Taillight Mouldings 2015/08

11.Replace Upper Tailgate Moulding

12. Get Exhaust Redone 2015/07/20

13. Check Front End 2015/07/20

14. Headlight Wiring Harness 2015/03

15. Install Window Visors

16.Install new ground strap kit 2012/04

17.Fix Back-Up Lights

18.Get Stake Holes Filled

19. Get Box Cover

20. Install 1 1/4 Front Sway Bar

21. Install Rear Sway Bar

22. Replace Shocks

23. Paint around Headlight Doors

24. Install New Headlights

25. Replace Vent Window 2015/12

26. Install Fuel Filter

27. Front & Rear Main Seals

28. Valve Cover Gaskets

29.Wheel Alignment

30.Redo Tailgate Lettering

31. Install 7 inch rims 2015/10 2015/10/02

32.Hood Hinges Rebuilt. 2016/01

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Nice list, I'm close to riding and do the restoring as I enjoy.

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currently...

install the new passenger window regulator i bought
adjust the vent windows (hard to open/close & wind noise)
wire an electric windshield washer pump
fix the gas gauge (stuck on E)
change differential oil
texas speed 224r cam
PAC 1218 valve springs
hardened pushrods
timing chain and gaskets
yank truck thruster 2600 stall
corvette servo for my 4l60e
b&m trans cooler
wheel adapters
c5 z06 wheels
pypes violator mufflers or keep my old flowmasters and run e-cutouts
look into new seat cover

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Needs List:
Buy a new SWB 4x4

To do list:
Many, many hours of craigslist


Shouldn't have sold my last truck. Oh well. Hard to find a truck as a Canadian. I have people even from Washington and Montana turn me down after agreeing on price upon finding out I am from Canada. Rough life.

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Too much to list!

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I try to keep my list down to a couple things at a time, otherwise it gets overwhelming. Currently swapping heater core, which led to swapping the radiator, and figuring out why someone did a cheesy bypass for the transmission cooler. Also swapping steering gear box, which led to power steering pump, and column bearings. Oh yeah, while the wheels were off I noticed the ball joints are bad and that the axle shaft seals are leaking. So I guess I'll be doing ball joints, bearings, bearing and axle shaft seals, which of course means getting into the front diff, which means who knows what the heck I'll find...

I meant to do something simple, and instead I've got a truck on jack stands that won't be able to drive for a couple more weeks at least. See what I mean? Keep the list to a thing or two at a time. Because each one will lead to another five...

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Not enough paper in the notebook for my list !
:waah:

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Great thread!

1). Clean up a bit around radiator core support frame bushings.
2). Install bushings.
3). Reinstall fuel pump.
4). Put carburetor back on.
5). Make and install hard line from pump to carb.
6). Clean up windshield washer jets.
7). Replace rubber hose for windshield washer.
8). Remove paint overspray on washer bottle.
9). Rebuild heater box and reinstall.
10). Get cowl blasted and epoxy primed.
11). Get cowl and outer fender painted.
12). Put radiator core support on (put the replacement one on).
13). Undercoat replacement inner fender.
14). Reinstall inner and outer fender.
15). Replace wiring.
16). Put front grill, headlights, radiator, etc. back on.
17). Put cowl back on.
18). Replace front end rubber pieces.
19). Redo fuel line cut off valve. (All that work and I still have to redo it).
20). Install new battery.
21). Drain brake system.
22). Replace brake fluid.
23). Bleed brake lines.
24). Repair stuck parking brake.
25). Prime oil pump (manually).
26). Put distributor back in.
27). Set points.
28). Pray it all works.
29). Stand by with C02 extinguisher as someone turns the key!

Once truck can move about, get shipping container delivered and blocked up.

Move all gear out of garage.

Tear down ceiling and all wiring.

Clean up attic (had birds up there for a summer, yuck!)

Paint garage walls, repair cracks.

Rewire garage. Getting 220 installed for a welder!

Floor attic.

Build shelves.

Put all junk back in and get container picked up.

Truck goes back into garage but it will run by then so I can get it licensed and actually have a truck! :ennyd:

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What I have done so far...replaced radio with an aftermarket era correct am fm cd player...fixed the washer nozzels...fixed the reverse lights...fixed the license plate lights...dome light...replaced the ignition...but in a 59 Impala steering wheel...moved the reverse linkage so it engages in the correct position...put racing pedals on...new gear shift knob...new 4 wheel shift knob...really all I have left to do is put door panel sound proofing in and switch out the door locks so one key works for doors and ignition...did quite a bit of cosmetic chores to the truck...put in some colored under dash lights...new saddle blanket seat cover...some wire wraps for under the hood etc...kind of hard really to remember all the things...ummm oh, put in a red optima battery too...fire extinguisher...flash light holder...correct 4 wheel drive instruction decals...some rear window decals...rattle canned the rocker panel area...new tach..Marla

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Sweet truck! Hadn't seen that one yet, nice work!

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If I could find a sack full of cash to build a new shop and a contractor to give me a bid everything else would just fall into place .

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Front bumper . Ecklers show quality Complete 4/2015
Mini Starter ...Chip White Complete 3/2015
Valve job..#1 burnt exhaust valve Complete 06/2013
New rear main seal Complete 06/2013
New one piece oil pan seal. Complete 06/2013
New tail lights Complete 08/2013
Alignment Complete 2/2014
Determine stud size of lifters 5/8 nut, Stud 3/8"
Determine ratio of lifters Lifters not marked, stock ratio 1:5
Determine if lifters are solid. Not...they are Hydralic
New Headers ?? Not now.
New Tires: 275/60/15 rear, 235/70/15 front...BFG Complete 2/2014
New refurbished Rally Wheels-15x8 & 15x6.5 Complete 2/2014
New America Racing TTII Wheels 15" Complete 2014
Adjust tranny kick down linkage Cable changed 5/2013
Buy MSD HEI Distributor 8365 No..bought Skip White unit
Add air conditoning VA Surefit Complete 1/2015
Install rear pan, notched No
Polish Wheels Complete 06/2013
New Torque Converter...stall speed . 2300-2700?? Complete 05/2013...2400 stall
Hidden tailgate latch & support bars( remove chains) Maybe
Installed Transgo 350-1&2 Shift kit & change filter Complete 3/2014
Installed Stage 8 locking header bolts Complete 3/2014
Rear Disc Brake Conversion (eBay) No...new Drums Complete 1/2015
Painted header white with HTY Ceramic Panit Complete 3/2014
Installed Fuel Vapor lines and canister Complete 3/2014
Check and adjust timing Complete 05/2013
Adjust valves / rockers Complete 06/2013 and 5/2015
Floor Mats (Ecklers) Complete 2014
Buy K&N Type Air Cleaner Complete 06/2013
New Valve Covers Proform 141-925 Complete 09/2013
Proform Valve Cover Mini bolts Complete 06/2013
Billet Breather Cap Complete 07/2013
Taylor Spark Plug Wires 73451 Yellow Complete 07/2013
Perform Leak Down Test Complete 06/2013
Valve Job..yes, #1 burnt exh valve. Complete 06/2013
Engine Block # 3970020, 307 CI used in 69-73 cars & trucks
Other engine block marking..front left side of block = V1118TAK
Head Casting Number = 3927185, GM9-drivers side, GM59 Passenger Side.
Used on 307, 327 and 350 engines. 1969 thru 1976. 70CC chambers
Compression test results. Test cold, WOT, oil in #1 no Change, tested 6/6/2013
Cylinder # Cylinder #
8 160 7 140
6 165 5 155
4 165 3 132
2 152 1 75

Buy SS diff bolts Cancelled
Rear brakes, clean, adjust or replace Complete 01/2013
Sway bars front. (used from ECE via the gearbox garage) Complete 01/2013
Emergency Brake pedal adjust/repair Complete 01/2013
Emergency Brakes adjusted Complete 01/2013
Take out radio and speakers Complete 01/2013
Chrome Diff cover Complete 01/2013
Change differential oil ( Royal Purple) Complete 01/2013
Rebuild heater control panel Complete 01/2013
New rear springs (4" drop) CPP Complete 02/2013
Change rear lowering blocks to 1.5" Complete 02/2013
New shocks f&r Complete 02/2013
New motor mounts (Prothane) Complete 02/2013
Lower front spindles (2.5") CPP Complete 02/2013
Re-Dye carpet black Complete 02/2013
Shifter gear selector repair Complete 03/2013
New steering wheel (used from Forum) Complete 03/2013
Sway bars rear. CPP bar through Ecklers Complete 03/2013
Change interior door panel screws Complete 03/2013
New tachometer and Temp Gauge Complete 03/2013
Adjust door closure and locks Complete 03/2013
New door seals..GMC Pauls Complete 03/2013
Rebuild steering column Complete 03/2013
Install sound deadener...FatMat Complete 03/2013
New Side Mirrors...check for backing plate Complete 03/2013
Install Extended PanBar (the Gear Box Garage) Complete 03/2013
New front springs (CPPP 2" lower) Complete 11/2012
New oak wood bed (MAR-K via Ecklers) Complete 12/2012
Tailgate Trunnions (poly) Complete 12/2012
Change door latch screws Complete 12/2012
Pressure wash rear frame and paint Complete 12/2012
Distributor....electronic or points HEI Chip White distributor
Fix bench seat adjuster In process 2/2013
Buy one piece floor mat Returned 3/2013
Floor Shifter or stay with column shift? Stay Column

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Why do they turn you down? Are Canadians all crooks? :lol: I'm just kidding. Seriously, why do bordering US state residents not want to deal with you?

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because they may not want to deal with the export process?
or you show up with the agreed price in CAD? lol

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"List???? I don't need no stinking list!" :)

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Too long. I've removed about 35% of the truck and my "manual" is currently 22 pages long. Once everything is removed, my "list for what's left" will be over 50 pages, and excludes refinishing parts.