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[Gobuffalo]

Yes, that is the factory color. The code is 529 it's called medium blue green poly. The paint store told me poly ment metallic back then. The roof is the basic white Chevy used for years. The paint code in the glove box said 532 special paint. This breaks down to 529 (green) and 521 (white).
I used this color because it's different. It's also a pain. All of the interior pieces are the same color. Nobody reproduces anything in this color. It's all in pretty bad shape so I thought about a dark gray interior. Any opinions?

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Gobuffalo

Yes, that is the factory color. The code is 529 it's called medium blue green poly. The paint store told me poly ment metallic back then. The roof is the basic white Chevy used for years. The paint code in the glove box said 532 special paint. This breaks down to 529 (green) and 521 (white).
I used this color because it's different. It's also a pain. All of the interior pieces are the same color. Nobody reproduces anything in this color. It's all in pretty bad shape so I thought about a dark gray interior. Any opinions?

Dark Grey would work good. I don't know if SEM makes a vinyl dye in the Blue/Green color or not. If they do you could have the seats and door panels done in a matching color and dye the dash pad and visors. I have had good luck with the SEM products.

LockDoc

[Gobuffalo]

Got a couple small projects done.

Because I put headers on I can't use my old dip stick. The installation instructions give you a p/n for a new one.
Got sticker shock when I found out a new flexible dip stick costs $65.00. So I staired at the one that came on the engine. I figured a little time with the bender and I could make it work.

Here's what I came up with.


Pic of the original. Stick way up there. Easy to get to.

[Gobuffalo]

Had to straighten out the top end and very carefully cut off the mounting bracket. Found it easiest to grind the spot welds down till you can just make out the outline where they attach to the tube. Then wiggle then till they break. Had to cut the mounting bracket down to about 3", put a little twist in it. Used one of the bolt holes on the front of the head. Braised them back together and painted. Uses the original dip stick.

[Gobuffalo]

Got the fuel pump in the tank.
I have noticed that the older I get and the more something costs, the more likely I'll read the instructions. Then I find it goes together kind of like it says.

I bought a fuel tank for this 10 years ago. At that time all I could find was a plastic one. I'm cool with it because I live in wet area so I'm not worried about it rusting. This stuff is about a 1/4" thick.

I have a flat spot just big enough to mount it.

[Gobuffalo]

Like I said "kind of like the instructions".

After taking all of the measurements, I find out this kit is going to be a little short. This is the tallest kit they make, I'm told. So with a little welding and making the hoses a little longer, it's just the right length.

[Gobuffalo]

Because the tank is so thick, some of the screws aren't long enough. So some longer screws and some plumbing and it's ready to go in. I'd love to here it run.

Any thoughts on the old pick up tube? Should I cut off all of the tube I don't need and weld it shut? Or just plug the end and leave it long? I don't want a leak. Anybody dealt with this?