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Re: Making that new ride reliable
I'm anxious to hear as well, I just bought a new truck and am trying to put together a list. I'm as of now planning:
Swapping out TH350 (squishy and leaks) with a 4 speed that was fresh built, new clutch and machined flywheel.
Pulling all wheels this weekend (before driving) and inspecting brakes and bearings, replacing as needed.
Oil change, Air filter change (carb only has couple thou on an off the shelf reman)
Diff gasket (possibly pinion seal) and lube.
Radiator was just flushed and filled and is actually a new replacement with only a few thousand miles.
Found out three wheels are the same and a 4th is different, so I have a set of rims from the shed, planning new tires in a week or two.
Shocks are a little soft, but I may be dropping it next month so I'm holding off.
Checking all lighting and repairing some sketchy switches.
Next are comfort and 'ought to's
Installing new ignition and door locks (door locks don't work). ANYONE HAVE A FAVORITE SOURCE?
Rebuilding the seat with a cheapy cover until I redo the interior.
Next on the list is new rubber around doors and windows, as they're shot, but I'm waiting till I start stripping the paint, will re-rubber on the primer and then next year when I paint.
Trip
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