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Old 01-09-2016, 04:45 PM   #26
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project

Christmas was good to me. We are still in California.
I just posted one pic even though I have two of each steps, lower cab mud guard, CaptainFabs power steering bracket etc:

Bunch of "stuff" lower A-Arm u-bolts, rear axle brake line clamps (CPP), Trailing arm bushings . . .:

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Master brake parts, line and CaptainFabs bracket:

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Old 01-09-2016, 04:48 PM   #27
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15" Steering Wheel:

Eaton 30 Spline Posi, Richmond Gear Ring & Pinion, Master install kit:

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Old 01-09-2016, 04:50 PM   #28
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I had a great set of hood hinges, sent them to Cadilac plating to get them Yellow/gold zinc plated, then clear-coated:
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Old 01-09-2016, 05:05 PM   #29
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Almost forgot - the front of the hood has some pin holes in it after blasting and epoxy priming, so I bought the upper and lower front hood sheet-metal so that should take care of that.
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Old 01-11-2016, 12:45 PM   #30
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Trying to locate the two seals that are top of the front fenders at the firewall cowl area.
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Old 02-06-2016, 01:50 PM   #31
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Update - I went with a POL Trac Bar as the Early Classic would hit the frame when it was all the way lowered (just in case)

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Old 03-06-2016, 12:13 PM   #32
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Got my rear disc brake kit in, came with most everything needed (one side shown).
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Old 04-22-2016, 04:20 PM   #33
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Also bought an electric emergency brake set-up.
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Old 06-04-2016, 09:57 AM   #34
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Still working in Cal. but found Ricks Radiator in Azuza and bought a Aluminum Desert Cooler by US Radiator - at a KILLER price.
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"Finally" got the powdercoating work back (almost four weeks) and began assembling the goodies. Upgraded to the larger lower control arm U Bolts as well.
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Old 08-18-2016, 06:20 PM   #36
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Installing the rear end, trailing arms, track bar, sway bar etc. Got the fuel and brake lines installed.
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Old 08-18-2016, 07:50 PM   #37
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Installing the rear end, trailing arms, track bar, sway bar etc. Got the fuel and brake lines installed.
After you get do e with yours come back to woodway, I'll sell you some more parts to go with the hood you bought and you can help me put mine together.

Looks good.

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Old 08-19-2016, 08:14 AM   #38
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After you get do e with yours come back to woodway, I'll sell you some more parts to go with the hood you bought and you can help me put mine together.

Looks good.

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Hey John, I lost your number. PM me it. I DO need some parts.
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Old 08-19-2016, 08:53 AM   #39
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Very nice truck
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Old 08-19-2016, 09:14 AM   #40
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Wow, Gauges and Chassis looks great, glad to see the purple gone!
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Man, you're serious on doing this truck right.
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Old 08-19-2016, 12:42 PM   #42
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It's a sickness.
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Old 08-26-2016, 11:19 AM   #43
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Getting Ready to send it to paint.
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Very cool
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Gonna be a sweet ride!
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Old 09-20-2016, 09:33 AM   #46
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At the paint shop now.
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Epic build!

Looking forward to seeing the color
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Very Nice. Where did you find the steering wheel?
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Very Nice. Where did you find the steering wheel?
They're called American Retro steering wheels. Got this one from Speedway.
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They're called American Retro steering wheels. Got this one from Speedway.
Thank you. That is really good looking
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