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jgh64pkup · 07-11-2009, 01:06 PM

sorry john youve been

bigbadjohn84 · 07-11-2009, 06:41 PM

can we get back on target? all this mopar talk on a chevy forum.. sorry John, proceed... WITH PICS lol

joe231 · 07-11-2009, 11:44 PM

*highperf4x4* · 07-12-2009, 04:01 PM

mopar

jgh64pkup · 07-12-2009, 05:38 PM

*TheSebring* · 07-12-2009, 09:29 PM

*highperf4x4* · 07-12-2009, 10:55 PM

mopar

JohnC · 07-13-2009, 07:53 AM

Leave it to Blake and Hyper to jack a thread on a GM forum with Mopars!

*TheSebring* · 07-13-2009, 12:44 PM

Showpar

JohnC · 07-13-2009, 01:02 PM

More like Nopar!

joe231 · 07-13-2009, 01:04 PM

**nlped** · 07-13-2009, 01:38 PM

Any progress?

JohnC · 07-13-2009, 03:16 PM

Nope. Wednesday I'm definately getting the truck in the garage, and start to pull the old motor. Talked to the guy building the engine this morning, and he said he ran into some problems with the oil pan that was on the engine. So he is having to find a different one. He said it was for an early style oil pump, and wouldn't clear the new one. So he said after he gets that he'll be ready to fire it up. Which I'm in no big hurry since I still haven't got the new home ready for it yet.

bigbadjohn84 · 07-13-2009, 06:34 PM

gahhhh! more mopar.. lol. c'mon John get it done!! all of us other guys that are not out working on our trucks cuz the damn humidity is so high are looking for progress from YOU!

menace121978 · 07-13-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Nope. Wednesday I'm definately getting the truck in the garage, and start to pull the old motor. Talked to the guy building the engine this morning, and he said he ran into some problems with the oil pan that was on the engine. So he is having to find a different one. He said it was for an early style oil pump, and wouldn't clear the new one. So he said after he gets that he'll be ready to fire it up. Which I'm in no big hurry since I still haven't got the new home ready for it yet.

damn john, wish we were closer i'd love to give ya a hand. we could have that thing out in a couple hours. just promise me you wont think to yourself "if i just unbolt the cab and lift it up with a jack i could get to the frame better for some minor detailing!" because we all know thats how these "frame off's" start with just a simple motor or trans swap!!

btw believe it or not mine was just going to be a simple th350 to a 700r4 swap!!

sounds like a good plan!!

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Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

gahhhh! more mopar.. lol. c'mon John get it done!! all of us other guys that are not out working on our trucks cuz the damn humidity is so high are looking for progress from YOU!

JohnC · 07-14-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

gahhhh! more mopar.. lol. c'mon John get it done!! all of us other guys that are not out working on our trucks cuz the damn humidity is so high are looking for progress from YOU!

Guess you don't frequent central Oklahoma much.

Very humid, and temps this week have all been 100+

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Originally Posted by menace121978

damn john, wish we were closer i'd love to give ya a hand. we could have that thing out in a couple hours. just promise me you wont think to yourself "if i just unbolt the cab and lift it up with a jack i could get to the frame better for some minor detailing!" because we all know thats how these "frame off's" start with just a simple motor or trans swap!!

btw believe it or not mine was just going to be a simple th350 to a 700r4 swap!!

sounds like a good plan!!

Yeah I'm going to try my best not to let the detailing get out of hand. Can't make any promises, but I'm pretty sure I can keep the cab on the frame!

I made a trip to the local Pull-A-Part saturday morning, and scored some parts. Joe231 and his wife were there and helped me pull some, and most importantly helped me carry them parts around. I'll get some pics of them tomorrow when I'm off. Here's a list of what I got.

1) Factory tach gauge cluster out of a 81 Crew Cab.
2) 85-87 Grill in really good shape. Just needed some of the chrome trim pieces, but the whole thing was in good shape.
3) Steering column with no wipers on the column, and it also had a 88-94 Chevy steering wheel that I was looking for.
4) Headliner board.
5) Plastic spacer for the factory steering wheel so the horn will work properly.

I got the few things that I was wanting to change. Primarily in the interior, whenever I get to it.

*TheSebring* · 07-14-2009, 11:20 PM

Be glad there is an abundance of parts for your vehicle. Try finding Pull A Parts that have Satellite Sebrings, much less a 73 model lol. My searches have been fruitless. Did see one all tore up at a salvage yard the other day though. Crying shame.

*highperf4x4* · 07-14-2009, 11:20 PM

Pics pics pics

BruthaMan · 07-15-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Guess you don't frequent central Oklahoma much.

Very humid, and temps this week have all been 100+

Been rough here too, though we don't get the humidity you guys get even though we're just a few hours away. I was stationed at Fort Sill for almost three years and remember the humidity/heat all too well. Miserable!

Not to beat a dead horse, but where's the pics, bro?!!!

JohnC · 07-15-2009, 09:57 AM

OK here are the pics of the parts I picked up. Not the prettiest things, but they will do what I want to do.
Here is the steering wheel. I already have it installed on the truck.
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The steering column I got because I didn't like the bulkiness of the wiper controls on the signal switch. It does currently have cruise on it, but I'm not going to keep it. I'm going to try and figure out a new switch for the wipers that is not the slide type for this style of truck. I'm wanting a knob similar to the headlight switch.
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JohnC · 07-15-2009, 10:02 AM

Here is the gauge cluster I got. I'm pretty psyched about it. I have only seen a handful of these clusters. I haven't decided yet if I want to use it, sell it, or hold on to it for a later project. I know Joe is hoping for the sell option.

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Here also is a pic of the bed rails on, and then off. The bed rails aren't that bad, I just didn't want them on the truck.
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jason65 · 07-15-2009, 10:02 AM

Nice shtuff. Are you gonna go with blue on the head liner?

JohnC · 07-15-2009, 10:04 AM

I don't know. We are thinking of going with a dark metallic gray for the color of the truck. If we do that I'll probably go with a gray interior. If we stick with blue exterior, then I'll probably go with blue interior. Still haven't set that in stone yet.

**nlped** · 07-15-2009, 10:17 AM

That cluster is a heck of a score...nice job!

JohnC · 07-15-2009, 10:20 AM

Thanks. I know I want a tach in my truck, but I'm not sure if I want to use the factory cluster, or aftermarket gauges. I hate to let it go though.

Aww the problem that plaques many truck enthusiasts.

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bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: John's Project can we get back on target? all this mopar talk on a chevy forum.. sorry John, proceed... WITH PICS lol

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highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project mopar

07-12-2009, 05:38 PM	#180
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: John's Project __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

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highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project mopar

07-13-2009, 07:53 AM	#183
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Leave it to Blake and Hyper to jack a thread on a GM forum with Mopars!

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TheSebring Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Noble,Ok Posts: 576	Re: John's Project Showpar

07-13-2009, 01:02 PM	#185
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project More like Nopar!

07-13-2009, 01:04 PM	#186
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-13-2009, 01:38 PM	#187
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: John's Project Any progress?

07-13-2009, 03:16 PM	#188
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Nope. Wednesday I'm definately getting the truck in the garage, and start to pull the old motor. Talked to the guy building the engine this morning, and he said he ran into some problems with the oil pan that was on the engine. So he is having to find a different one. He said it was for an early style oil pump, and wouldn't clear the new one. So he said after he gets that he'll be ready to fire it up. Which I'm in no big hurry since I still haven't got the new home ready for it yet.

07-13-2009, 06:34 PM	#189
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: John's Project gahhhh! more mopar.. lol. c'mon John get it done!! all of us other guys that are not out working on our trucks cuz the damn humidity is so high are looking for progress from YOU!

07-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#192
TheSebring Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Noble,Ok Posts: 576	Re: John's Project Be glad there is an abundance of parts for your vehicle. Try finding Pull A Parts that have Satellite Sebrings, much less a 73 model lol. My searches have been fruitless. Did see one all tore up at a salvage yard the other day though. Crying shame.



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07-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#193
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project Pics pics pics

07-15-2009, 09:57 AM	#195
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project OK here are the pics of the parts I picked up. Not the prettiest things, but they will do what I want to do. Here is the steering wheel. I already have it installed on the truck. Headliner Board The steering column I got because I didn't like the bulkiness of the wiper controls on the signal switch. It does currently have cruise on it, but I'm not going to keep it. I'm going to try and figure out a new switch for the wipers that is not the slide type for this style of truck. I'm wanting a knob similar to the headlight switch.

07-15-2009, 10:02 AM	#196
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Here is the gauge cluster I got. I'm pretty psyched about it. I have only seen a handful of these clusters. I haven't decided yet if I want to use it, sell it, or hold on to it for a later project. I know Joe is hoping for the sell option. Here also is a pic of the bed rails on, and then off. The bed rails aren't that bad, I just didn't want them on the truck.

07-15-2009, 10:02 AM	#197
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: John's Project Nice shtuff. Are you gonna go with blue on the head liner?

07-15-2009, 10:04 AM	#198
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project I don't know. We are thinking of going with a dark metallic gray for the color of the truck. If we do that I'll probably go with a gray interior. If we stick with blue exterior, then I'll probably go with blue interior. Still haven't set that in stone yet.

07-15-2009, 10:17 AM	#199
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: John's Project That cluster is a heck of a score...nice job!

07-15-2009, 10:20 AM	#200
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Thanks. I know I want a tach in my truck, but I'm not sure if I want to use the factory cluster, or aftermarket gauges. I hate to let it go though. Aww the problem that plaques many truck enthusiasts.

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