Current to do list:
fix headlights fix heater fix gauges install radio fix horn find out what is hissing change oil, check fluids fix power windows fix tailgate replace tire carrier After winter: replace flexplate change all fluids I think thats it so far. At least I hope so. |
Started doing some cheap mods since I can't really work on actually fixing the truck all the time cause of the weather. So I started painting the rims and found the speakers I'll be putting in it.
Rims: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Speakers: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Now I just need tires so I can put these back on. |
Yesterday I painted up the front wheels.
Before: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Half done: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Before and after cleaning: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Both cleaned up: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg After: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Later on, probably after winter, I'll do a second coat. Anyone know what the widest tire I can fit on the stock rims is? |
got me a radio w/ speakers:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg and heres the front wheels on the truck: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg |
Heres he stereo Ill be putting in it:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg I cant really do much to it till March, which sucks, but oh well. |
So, I found a set of 33x12.50-15s for $100 that I'm going to call about today, and I'm waiting to get the flexplate from another member on here. When I pull the engine I'll go through all the wiring, flush the cooling system, change all the fluids. I'll probably do the exhaust at that time too, since I'll most likely break the bolts for the y-pipe. And I'll start on my custom gauge panel, does anyone know if the aftermarket speedometers coonect to the stock drive?
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This is what I'm stuck w/ till I get a new bezel. Cheapo gauges and my new radio..
http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg My new dimmer switch: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg |
I'm in a really good mood now. Got my flexplate in the mail, and picked up my tires.
Force 4 33x12.50R15LT's http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg the best: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg the worst: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg compare sizes http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg new size http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg old size http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg |
Yea, this will be one of THE ultimate budget builds. It will cost me $50 to mount and balance them if I can't get my friends bro to do it at the high school. I'll be keeping track of what I spend to. I still need to get a lot of parts together to.
List of stuff to fix/replace/paint: Rear tire carrier interior panels 351W exhaust fuel sender both shift knobs dash window switch power window switches gauges radio/speakers and wiring cooling system heater controls mirrors door handles front bumper trim remove steps get matching spare If anyone has any suggestions on what else to do, let me know. |
Pics of the grille and better pics of my rims.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Better pic of the 79. http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg And I found out someone was messing with my truck and my friends 79 the other night. My friends dad went to let the dogs out and saw someone snooping around, it looks like they knocked it off the jackstands too.. It sucks but oh well, the tires I put under it kept it off the ground though. I hate people. |
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Some pics from today:
http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg Guess its a 302: http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg |
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Finally got the 33's on it.
http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg http://media.motortopia.com/files/ca...Thumbnail1.jpg |
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