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Old 09-25-2012, 10:35 PM   #6176
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My truck is finished!!!!
Finished the oak bed & new lights and cab mounts sunday,
Got the safety inspection done at 8:00 a.m today registered and plates at 2:00 p.m
First freeway trip perfect.
Came out of the DMV to a group of folks taking pics of her, just proves my point that these new cars and trucks have no soul plastic and tinfoil in all of there cookie cutter glory.
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Old 09-25-2012, 11:13 PM   #6177
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Contemplate on a ball joint fork, jacking her up and getting the springs cut , but, why not get coil-overs... That's means new upper and lower control arms right!!! What a dilemma.. So basically I just crawled under the truck and looked at it...TODAY...
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Old 09-25-2012, 11:33 PM   #6178
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My truck is finished!!!!
Finished the oak bed & new lights and cab mounts sunday,
Got the safety inspection done at 8:00 a.m today registered and plates at 2:00 p.m
First freeway trip perfect.
Came out of the DMV to a group of folks taking pics of her, just proves my point that these new cars and trucks have no soul plastic and tinfoil in all of there cookie cutter glory.
CLASSIC STEEL KICKS ASS.
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I could not agree more!

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Old 09-25-2012, 11:36 PM   #6179
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Contemplate on a ball joint fork, jacking her up and getting the springs cut , but, why not get coil-overs... That's means new upper and lower control arms right!!! What a dilemma.. So basically I just crawled under the truck and looked at it...TODAY...
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:31 AM   #6180
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My truck is finished!!!!
Finished the oak bed & new lights and cab mounts sunday,
Got the safety inspection done at 8:00 a.m today registered and plates at 2:00 p.m
First freeway trip perfect.
Came out of the DMV to a group of folks taking pics of her, just proves my point that these new cars and trucks have no soul plastic and tinfoil in all of there cookie cutter glory.
CLASSIC STEEL KICKS ASS.
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Congrats! How about a few pics!!!
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Old 09-26-2012, 07:55 AM   #6181
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:08 AM   #6182
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Old 09-26-2012, 04:47 PM   #6183
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paid for the 700r4 rebuild... hopefully get it put in this weekend... i'll let you guys know
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Old 09-26-2012, 10:15 PM   #6184
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Upgraded the front end appearance with my freshly straightened and rechromed bumper. Had the old beat up bumper guards done also. They really came out nice. OOps, now the grill doesn't look so good! It never ends.
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Old 09-26-2012, 10:26 PM   #6185
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That looks great!
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Old 09-26-2012, 10:29 PM   #6186
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Old 09-26-2012, 10:35 PM   #6187
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The rear bumper is next. I found a pretty decent one in Idaho and had it chromed along with the front. Both came out real nice. I can't wait to get that ugly beast off the back of my truck!
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Old 09-26-2012, 11:58 PM   #6188
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Put the rear end in today, bolted the springs in and put the rear shocks in as well. I tried to install the front coils but with no weight it was a no go. I could chain the frame to the floor but will probably by a coil spring tool.
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Old 09-27-2012, 06:48 AM   #6189
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Finished gutting the cab making it ready for the media blast man.hope there is something left when we get it back
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Old 09-27-2012, 05:53 PM   #6190
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Today I put in the heat and sound deadener I got from Lowes. I also took the door panels to the powder coater.
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Old 09-27-2012, 09:20 PM   #6191
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Picked up the 700r4...
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:16 AM   #6192
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It wasn't today but I replaced a Ratfink monster head shift knob with one I turned on my lathe from spalted tamarind wood.
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:58 AM   #6193
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Washed and drove my 64 for the first time since dropping the rear

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Old 09-28-2012, 08:40 AM   #6194
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Spalted Tamarind (never heard of it so I had to look it up), The is a beautiful wood from Southeast Asia. Much of this wood comes from logs that were either found on the forest floor or were cut and then allowed to spalt in the very damp warm conditions of the jungle. The colors and various line patterns are tuly unique from one piece to another. The patterns are created as a result of insects, so expect insect holes in all spalted woods. Use a good dust mask with any type of spalted wood you work on it.

The photo they show are beautiful. I bet a coffe and end table made of that wood would be beautiful.
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Old 09-28-2012, 06:08 PM   #6195
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I put on the tailgate, chains, & tailgate cap
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Spalted Tamarind (never heard of it so I had to look it up), The is a beautiful wood from Southeast Asia. Much of this wood comes from logs that were either found on the forest floor or were cut and then allowed to spalt in the very damp warm conditions of the jungle. The colors and various line patterns are tuly unique from one piece to another. The patterns are created as a result of insects, so expect insect holes in all spalted woods. Use a good dust mask with any type of spalted wood you work on it.

The photo they show are beautiful. I bet a coffe and end table made of that wood would be beautiful.
The things I learn here!!!! Didn't do much to the truck today.... but got her in the barn and wiped all the dust from the car show off
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Old 09-29-2012, 06:27 AM   #6197
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...actually pushed it back in the shop to work on it! Been sitting outside for a month!
Hoping to get the drivers' side sheet metal replaced today.
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Old 09-29-2012, 04:11 PM   #6198
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Put in new speedo cable
FYI, if you have a Dolphin Speedo you will need a threaded cable (both ends).
TIP: Get one for a 1964 El-camino fits rigth in there and works with Doliphin!
Advance Auto Parts PN 03152, it 63inches long and perfect for a TH350 trans.
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Old 09-29-2012, 05:33 PM   #6199
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Unfortunately sold it


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