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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Well I've been working right along, but I got busy and quit posting pictures, so let me try to catch up.
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Probably should have left a little more length for timing adjustment, but I think it's OK.
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Found the spring and clip I needed for the Jack at the junk yard. I still need to find a bag for the tools.
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Running fuel line from pump to carburetor:
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7 blade clutch fan thanks to PICKMUP:
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wow that thing is looking nice
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Brakes took a while. Bleeding was a hassle.
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I wound up going with a 3/4 ton setup:
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Thanks JRANGER!
Radio Shack one-way diode at the alternator as recommended by Painless wiring: |
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Nice build. Subscribed so I can mimic your work!
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Nice work so far, amazing how a little project turns into a full blown big one! but it is worth it!
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Thanks guys! I really had never even changed my own oil before I started this. I'm just taking it a step at a time and walk away and call my friends for help when I get over-whelmed.
Polished up the old fan Shroud and installed the radiator support: |
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I went with a 4-core radiator so I had to notch the support for brackets to fit:
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Radiator and support :
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Battery Tray and new AC Delco Battery:
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Looks great
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Thank you 67Cheby. I appreciate it.
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I used a pencil type sautering iron along with a razor knife to burn through the carpet as needed for bolts and dimmer switch.
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Good thinking on the soldering iron/hole punch !!
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Painting the base of the seatbelts:
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Weatherstripping - I used clips, painters tape, and black 3M gasket adhesive:
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I'm starting to feel like it's coming together!
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Label for the Jack:
That's speaker wire hanging by the gas tank just in case I figure out how to add speakers back there. Last edited by FLcustom10; 02-23-2012 at 03:40 PM. |
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Looking really good....Jim
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In the same bed as you man, never done any of this before. Me and My son are getting it done together. Keep it up!
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