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Seems like the glossy gold is winning out....btw, really enjoy your build, gave me something to read when i wasnt working on my truck. You, my friend, have a much better grasp of the kings english, and express it well
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10-08-2013, 12:46 AM | #2127 | |
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I don't deserve your best efforts. I haven't done anything to earn that. If thats where you find the motivation to do this incredible build and to take the time to share it here, then kudos to you for identifying that and using it to push onward. Whatever it takes. Finding that drive is sometimes the biggest challenge, even beyond time and money. I may not post a lot on this or other threads, but I'm watching, admiring and learning from some talented people. If I can help or entertain others along the way I'm just giving what I get.
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10-08-2013, 09:09 PM | #2128 | |
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Youve succeeded in building a very nice truck, one that your son will get to enjoy. Possibly, take up the torch and build something someday. We can only plant the seed, and hope it grows in our children..... I dont think i could have done a paint job like that and retained what little bit of sanity i have left, way to much tedious work for me, but you pulled it, and it looks great. Gotta get back to work
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10-09-2013, 07:04 AM | #2129 |
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10-09-2013, 11:41 AM | #2130 |
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Ill see what i can do to remedy that situation.... Found awierd problem when i was thinking about adjusting the brakes. The backing plates have two oval slots in them, but neither line up with the star wheel. I have many tools at my disposal, but none that is a offset adjusting tool, i even considering bending one. While i was thinking of the solution to this problem, and getting ready to paint the drums, isaw the answer. GMC put the access slot in the drum.....: Good talking to ya
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10-09-2013, 02:13 PM | #2131 |
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Or the adjuster is in backwards. Ask me how I know.
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10-09-2013, 02:26 PM | #2132 |
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Nope, cant be that, the slots are even further out then that....but, i feel your pain
Wow, i finally got to post a pic...lol 20131005_195633 by jarosaj, on Flickr
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Yeah, the slots in the backing plate are just for shoe inspection, the adjuster is on the outside of the drum. Props to you Jim. This is 1 nice build & thread.
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10-22-2013, 11:03 AM | #2134 | |
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Ill see what i can do to improve my description of the wood bed install Sure are alot of great builds going on over here on the blazer side, arent there....
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10-22-2013, 12:48 PM | #2135 |
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Hate to give you guys a response without a pic...picked up this period correct diff. cover on our classifieds, but it makes my axle look like crap. Ill have to fix that!
Having a problem with the fuel pump fitting between the cross sills, seems that ill have to rotate pump, and have the fuel lines come in from the passenger side, then loop over to the drivers side Also, ordered up the recessed head SS bolts from totally stainless, needed longer bolts to compensate for the thickness of the cover 20131022_122130 by jarosaj, on Flickr
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Thats a HUGE cover!
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10-22-2013, 06:09 PM | #2137 |
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YEP, its about 5" deep....oughta keep my rearend cool
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what an awsome build
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10-22-2013, 07:19 PM | #2139 |
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What does that say on the back of the cover??
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10-22-2013, 08:51 PM | #2140 |
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Thanks for looking red, and the compliments
I think it says rough country, or whoever makes the lift kits...ill have to check tomorrow
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Bed pics Jim! Lol just kidding. Damn that thing is goin to e awesome
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Wheelhouses have to be modified slightly, to get the offset of the bedsides to line up again, but this is easy, just a cut in the sheetmetal and rebend in the proper location. Also, you have to slot the mounting holes, since the wood is thicker than the sheetmetal floor. Ive used fender washers and shims to spread the load of the bolts The wood (with the wheelhouse notch cut into it) has to be flopped right to left, so the board with the extra lenght can be cut to fit. Keep the curvature of the wood up (growth ring) as this provides better protection to the elements The only other area of concern is the 'B' post, the small piece of wood has to be routed out on the underside to give clearance for proper fit 20131023_113723 by jarosaj, on Flickr
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Thanks Jim, my main concern was at the B post and the front of the bed. I have a whole kit for a pickup rear sill, cross braces and strips. I was mainly wondering how you did the front part of the bed.i didn't know if you recessed the boards or not. I appreciate the advice. I don't mean to aggravate, but the wife says I do that a lot! Lol
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By the way, that rear diff cover looks bad ass!
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I sat the bed wood on top of the step up, then drilled holes in the flange. Still have to buy the little blocks of wood that go between the bed floor, seals up the space, so no exhaust enters cab The small piece is a trial and fit affair at the 'B' post, luckily it would be cheap to replace if it was a bad fit Show me pics of how you addressed this area, im up for any new ideas
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Didn't you end up moving your tank forward some? Hope your big diff and the tank don't fight for the same space.
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Yeah,that would suck
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Also, rethinking the fuel filler neck on the tank, to put the stock neck on there. If all else fails, the aluminum cover could not be used, but well see Any progress on your build?
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Sorry to point that out, just remember reading back in your thread somewhere that you moved the tank forward, and that my friend is some knarly diff jewelry.
Mine, well my vendor lockup is starting to loosen it seems. My truck, minus the tub, is all blasted now. Porterbuilt is supposed to send me out the replacement rear suspension this week. The car that got my truck kicked out of the body shop is done now (E L Cords personal Cord) so they can start doing some of the body work. My custom, dialed in, power steering / hydroboost pump is ready to be picked up sporting a cool custom aluminum reservoir. Underframe pedal rework to fit the hydroboost booster should be done next week along with my sliced oil pan. Oh and I got a new souped up computer that should have enough welly to run Solidworks considering all my friends that were going to do that are occupied with other things, I'll have to teach myself 3D CAD I guess. Now if everything shows up as scheduled I just hope there is room next to Larry to get my suspension all fitted up. Frustrating when everything stalls out like that, pretty much all summer. I appreciate the fact that you've followed along enough to ask, it's been a stalled out thread for a while I know. Oh and looks like I'm probably on track to get a half top early next year from Kurt, nice guy, I'm probably going to have him send it to me as raw halves and get it finished out out here in LA since that is the part he seems to be having issues with. |
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