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Old 02-23-2023, 09:44 PM   #1
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Old Blue Part II - Got her back, getting to work!

So over the past few weeks, I've been trying locate the truck that my son and I built while he was in high school. Click here for that story.

Found it, bought it back and hauled it home.

The previous owner did 'his thing' while he owned her, not sure about the logic behind some if it but now that she's back with me, I need to get her back to where she was.

I am going to use this thread and update it to document the work I'll do to get her back to a respectable level.

Here are the plans:
Correct all cosmetic & mechanical issues. So far, this is what I've found.
-Re-Paint all interior pieces that are jacked up.
-New Tank Strap
-Replace bumper light sockets
-Re-Install courtesy/dome light harness
-Repair all the AC Vents
-Replace wiper arms/blades
-Correct dumbo ear mirror slop
-Find out why AC doesn't blow air
-All Fluids changed, leaks traced and gaskets replaced

New Plan:
Upgraded stereo system
Rear Disks
Upgrade front disks to match
Adjustable brake proportion valve

Prep this for install this summer.
Guess I will need to change stuff over to blue.
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Old 02-23-2023, 09:47 PM   #2
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Re: Old Blue Part II - Got her back, getting to work!

Popped the hood and it was pretty grimy so I got to cleaning. Sorry, no before pics but trust me, it had been neglected IMO.

I have the jack and hold down but at some point, the passenger side hardware was discarded..
Now she is a little better.
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Old 02-23-2023, 09:52 PM   #3
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Re: Old Blue Part II - Got her back, getting to work!

I had installed a headlight buzzer from a new truck but that's gone so hunted one down and now it works like it's supposed to.
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Old 03-06-2023, 09:55 PM   #4
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Re: Old Blue Part II - Got her back, getting to work!

Been working on the bumper driving/turn lights. The bulbs don't seem to fit well in thesockets so replaced them with new sockets and attached them to a disconnect plug. New mounting screws and then a little work on the shop itself. Added a air hose disconnect to my 3/4 rapid air line system.
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Re: Old Blue Part II - Got her back, getting to work!

Garage work.
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Re: Old Blue Part II - Got her back, getting to work!

Got my wiper arms painted and cleared.

Need to paint my tag mount bracket as well.

Noticed these inner fender panels. Wonder if they are available aftermarket??
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