What have you done to your square lately??

[Grit dog]

I also need to rehab the wiper linkage, it'll be the same program as the window regulator, take apart, soak the pivots in WD-40, clean everything up and reassemble with silicone grease, the reason is squeaking noise.

You ever use RainX?
I LOVE that stuff! Cuts down on wiper usage about 90%. (IMO, beaded water flying up the windshield is also far less distracting than the constant back n forth of wipers. (and less wear n tear equipment especially in old vehicles)
It's a bit of a pain in the @ss to apply the "right" way, but a couple sprays and let the wipers wipe it off is almost as effective. It's the best 10 bucks you'll ever spend driving in the nonstop rain here.

 

[SirRobyn0]

You ever use RainX?
I LOVE that stuff! Cuts down on wiper usage about 90%. (IMO, beaded water flying up the windshield is also far less distracting than the constant back n forth of wipers. (and less wear n tear equipment especially in old vehicles)
It's a bit of a pain in the @ss to apply the "right" way, but a couple sprays and let the wipers wipe it off is almost as effective. It's the best 10 bucks you'll ever spend driving in the nonstop rain here.

About 20 years ago lol. I tried it and had friend that loved it. I'll be honest I didn't like it, then but I have been thinking about trying it again. How often do have to reapply it?

 

[waterpirate]

Thanks for the tip. So it's an extra step during paint, but saves the cut and polish after wet sanding the top coat instead. (Assuming I can lay down a last coat without any dry spots, lol)

Yes, the ultimate goal is to not mess with the panels at all after the final coat of clear. also if you are painting panels, lay them flat for the final coat if possible to really lay it on thick and wet with less chance of sag or run.
Eric

 

[bucket]

About 20 years ago lol. I tried it and had friend that loved it. I'll be honest I didn't like it, then but I have been thinking about trying it again. How often do have to reapply it?

I always use the Rain-X washer fluid. It self-applies every time you use the washers. It works well too.

 

[SirRobyn0]

I always use the Rain-X washer fluid. It self-applies every time you use the washers. It works well too.

Ok I just went and looked at their website. Maybe you and @Grit dog can answer some questions for me. So back when I tried rain-x which honestly was probably in the mid-90s, the biggest thing that I did not like about it was at low speeds you'd need to use your wipers because there wasn't enough wind pressure to push the water off, but with the rain-x on it would make them streak. Also Rain-x wore off after a couple weeks, and unless I reapplied or stripped the glass the blades would streak or haze. I image some of that is mitigated by using the washer fluid. And keeping an aerosol can of the stuff in the truck for quick application. Back in the 90's they only had it in the squeeze bottle, where you applied it twice and doing that every other weekend was just not going to happen, sometimes just getting a dry windshield was hard enough. Can either or both of you (or anyone else that wants to) comment on that stuff please?

 

[bucket]

Ok I just went and looked at their website. Maybe you and @Grit dog can answer some questions for me. So back when I tried rain-x which honestly was probably in the mid-90s, the biggest thing that I did not like about it was at low speeds you'd need to use your wipers because there wasn't enough wind pressure to push the water off, but with the rain-x on it would make them streak. Also Rain-x wore off after a couple weeks, and unless I reapplied or stripped the glass the blades would streak or haze. I image some of that is mitigated by using the washer fluid. And keeping an aerosol can of the stuff in the truck for quick application. Back in the 90's they only had it in the squeeze bottle, where you applied it twice and doing that every other weekend was just not going to happen, sometimes just getting a dry windshield was hard enough. Can either or both of you (or anyone else that wants to) comment on that stuff please?

I haven't tried the regular Rain-X since the late 90's. In my case, it worked fine but made the wipers chatter across the glass in light rain.

When I discovered the Rain-X washer fluid in the early 00's, it worked so well that I have not used regular washer fluid since then. It really is that good. I only use my wipers in heavy rain because the light stuff just beads up and blows off.

 

[Tank6x2]

Getting ready to support the new face, just have to fill in the gaps

 

[78C10BigTen]

I am winning! The cab is finished, 4 coats of color gm8774 on top of bright white sealer, 3 coats of clear, last coat blocked out with 800 and final clear coat. Fenders and doors, same treatment ready for 800 blocking of clear then the final coat.
Eric
p.s. and the chopped studebaker coupe

Drinkin a yueng there?! Great choice!

 

[Goldie Driver]

Did some more attempts at resetting the prop valve with the wife's help.

Also did almost a big bottles worth of brake fluid in gravity bleeds.

May be making progress- the rears locked during a test panic stop at 25mph or so.

But ...

Weird almost 2 toned feel to the master cylinder.

Like you get resistance and then it drops to another stop point under hard pedal pressure.

Feels normal if just doing normal braking.

I wonder if a power bleed would be beneficial.

That is a maybe 2 year old new mc, BTW, but I suspect it is Chinesium.

 

[Dutch Rutter]

@Goldie Driver a while back I picked up a prop valve tool it worked great to hold that valve in the center while bleeding. Hope it helps out. But you are absolutely correct, there is a bunch of junk parts. I snagged a new AcDelco MC on rockauto but haven't tried installing it yet. I'm really hoping it's better then the part store stuff.

Brake Proportioning Valve Bleeder Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DLJN5V5/

 

[Finkaire]

Getting ready for paint

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

Saturday came rolling around, friends wanted to go drinking, and a college friend (girl) wanted to hang out. INSTEAD i decided that me and the old man (Mr. Weekend Head-Gasket) would replace on the old floor in the Jimmy! Said we'd start in the evening and wanted to give it hell till dawn. HELL YEAH

Pulled her on down to his shop and started with the rear pan. I personally haven't done alot of body work but my dad was willing to show me a thing or two and to me that's a blessing. Took in all i could and had a hell of a time with dozens of spot welds. I owe him some bits, this much we know. Using LMC floor panels, the back came as three, figured we'd put it all together now and do all the holes, really duplicate the original but clearly without the rot. Front floor may be a slide in, will be harder. Has a 2x4" hole in each and no seat bolt holes. What the hell is the 2x4" for?? Guess we'll just have to patch her shut when the time comes. Timing couldn't be better. Will be ready for my upcoming move where the 350 will be pulled out and REBUILT. the right way. . .

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[Powerhouse Ranch]

Also was very impressed with me and my brother's frame job with the floor out. What we couldn't get before, i cleaned up and threw on some Rust Bullet

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[Turbo4whl]

Front floor may be a slide in, will be harder. Has a 2x4" hole in each and no seat bolt holes. What the hell is the 2x4" for?? Guess we'll just have to patch her shut when the time comes.

The holes are for the folding rear seat latches that were offered in the later K5's. Like my 9 passenger Suburban, the middle seat would fold forward into the foot well. There was a pocket with a bar for the seat latches. The seat belts were attached to the seat.

 

[Curt]

Well I haven’t done it yet,but,technically,I started by getting the parts,most of them anyway.Waiting on a Dakota Digital gauge cluster.I am thinking about doing a step by step,breaking it down here.We’ll see.Will definitely keep the progress known.Starting this job in about a week.

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