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**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-22-2019, 08:21 PM

Glen,
I was at the shop just an hour ago but the bed is back on so any picture now will be from below - not all that clear but I'll try.

DONE:
- Raised front end 1" - still very low and has a 1" rake rear to front.
- Front end aligned
- Tank modified, bed re-installed and filler hole cut.
- Problem: Filler is 1-1/2". Tank pipe is 2" DOH! Looking for turbo silicone reducer.
- ECM re-tuned. Truck has a little more noticeable rumply-rump @ idle.

FINAL ITEMS NEXT WEEK:
- AC system to be charged
- Trans tunnel hole to be TIG'd shut/insulation applied
- Tail light & reverse wiring to be final loomed and tied up out of sight.
- Wrap exhaust under frame-mounted coils.

That'll be it for now. Next I'll take it by the upholstery shop for an estimate on carpet and headliner and possibly door panels. I really haven't decided about them yet.

02-22-2019, 08:21 PM	#2746
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Glen, I was at the shop just an hour ago but the bed is back on so any picture now will be from below - not all that clear but I'll try. DONE: - Raised front end 1" - still very low and has a 1" rake rear to front. - Front end aligned - Tank modified, bed re-installed and filler hole cut. - Problem: Filler is 1-1/2". Tank pipe is 2" DOH! Looking for turbo silicone reducer. - ECM re-tuned. Truck has a little more noticeable rumply-rump @ idle. FINAL ITEMS NEXT WEEK: - AC system to be charged - Trans tunnel hole to be TIG'd shut/insulation applied - Tail light & reverse wiring to be final loomed and tied up out of sight. - Wrap exhaust under frame-mounted coils. That'll be it for now. Next I'll take it by the upholstery shop for an estimate on carpet and headliner and possibly door panels. I really haven't decided about them yet. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!