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Old 08-19-2018, 03:35 AM   #19
BigJackDaddy
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Re: 1982 Shortbed 4x4

The lighting stinks, I know. It was late when we got it bolted in:






and then cut the valve covers to allow us to adjust the rockers / valve lash with it running without taking an oil bath:


I didn't think Vic would mind. It's for a good cause.



and with a couple of the other previous owner, cobbled-together repairs out of the way, like

a driveshaft with a smaller than normal end welded on:


a stretched power steering mount pushed back into alignment:


and an engine "harness" with many hidden secrets (completely untaped by us and either properly soldered or wires replaced):



We were finally able to move it once again under its own power:






and while we didn't get a video of the very first run, this is what it sounds like with a little more required tinkering:

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