What have you done to your square lately??
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BRetty
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I finally got my bearing-spun engine replaced (with another SBC from a '73 C20. My mechanic finally got the time and space to do the swap. But my old, incredibly crappy exhaust pipes did not meet up to the replacement manifolds, so he lashed the pipes up to the frame, and I drove with esseentially open manifolds for a bit.
I finally bit the bullet and paid a shop up by work to pipe from iron manifolds back to my existing mufflers and dual tailpipes. Ouch $$$ but it was done in half a day.
Holy zot what a difference. My old pipes came with horrible welds and leaks. This is a whole new vehicle. I can hear ... OTHER CARS' EXHAUST at lights. What't that noise? Oh, my radiator fan wooshing...
Yet, despite the new pipes tucking higher because I installed a bat-wing trans x-member, I still bottom out on freeways!
Old exhaust pics
I finally bit the bullet and paid a shop up by work to pipe from iron manifolds back to my existing mufflers and dual tailpipes. Ouch $$$ but it was done in half a day.
Holy zot what a difference. My old pipes came with horrible welds and leaks. This is a whole new vehicle. I can hear ... OTHER CARS' EXHAUST at lights. What't that noise? Oh, my radiator fan wooshing...
Yet, despite the new pipes tucking higher because I installed a bat-wing trans x-member, I still bottom out on freeways!
Old exhaust pics
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^Nice. Sounds like you’re back in business!
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I remember when I had the 454 put it I drove it home with open hedders until I could get it to the muffler shop. It was loud but fun. Lol
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Pics of new install?
Did they custom bend, or get a kit? Stainless?
Not that I can drive my truck all the way to you, but I'd like to find a shop that can duplicate my factory pipes in stainless. These Walker things just don't last.
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Spent a couple of hours on the door and it does make a mess. I was working outside until the rain began. These are the ones I bought last.
4-1/2" x 7/8" Easy Strip and Clean Disc
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This past weekend I finally rebuilt the rear brakes from the wheel cylinders out with all new components. Hit the new drums with some BBQ black too. Also, finally glued in the foil backed insulation over my aluminum backed Vibro mat layer. This weekend I should be getting the seat back together and installed along with the AC Ducting. Just waiting on ScrewSA1 to ship my dye for the dash. Only been two weeks so far, guess they'll get around to it...
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That's better. I would agree it looks better with the trim, that is if you like the trim, but I don't lol. That paint is FRESH under there.
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I think I drove mine for about a week with open headers, lol.
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Messing with peripherals until its warm enough out to paint. Finally got all the new parking brake cables installed. Once in, they rubbed against one of my rear sway brackets, so modded a couple of insulated cable straps and made it so the cables wont touch anything. Next up is finishing the spare tire cage.
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Hey nice color truck!
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I replaced 3 more light bulbs. Now the turn signals match and the courtesy light and the dope light work!
(I thought maybe there was an issue with the interior lights as neither bulb “looked” blown. After confirming and testing that all the wiring looked and functioned like it did in 1977, I deduced bad light bulbs the hard way. Don’t wanna just throw parts at it ya know! Lol
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You got the dope scope to work??
Far out!
Far out!
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After discovering my G80 locker had broke I finally finished up the rear axle with a replacement open diff. I haven't setup a rear end before, but it wasn't terrible after getting some tools and making a couple of setup bearings.
The rear had a lot of metal in it as the broken G80 locker teeth got ground to a nice fine paste.
Had to get a second crush sleeve when I went a bit too far and ended up with too much preload on the pinion bearings. A few other mistakes but overall it went well.
Was a bit concerned before , but after having the diff in and out many times I am glad I tried it myself and next time I won't be too worried about a job like this.
New brakes, cables and some more items on the rear. Finally got the truck back on the ground tonight and out around the subdivision for a test drive.
Next is a new seal on the power steering gearbox and the return hose. The cab mounts need some work as well.
The rear had a lot of metal in it as the broken G80 locker teeth got ground to a nice fine paste.
Had to get a second crush sleeve when I went a bit too far and ended up with too much preload on the pinion bearings. A few other mistakes but overall it went well.
Was a bit concerned before , but after having the diff in and out many times I am glad I tried it myself and next time I won't be too worried about a job like this.
New brakes, cables and some more items on the rear. Finally got the truck back on the ground tonight and out around the subdivision for a test drive.
Next is a new seal on the power steering gearbox and the return hose. The cab mounts need some work as well.
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@TotalyHucked I know you mentioned inner fenders produced at AMD now on here for someone needing them but I cannot recall what thread. In the last GM Scene I saw the spot in the new products section and scanned the QR code. Looks reasonable $45 per fender and ~$50 oversize shipping fee (to where I am). I would like to replace both inner Fenders eventually but the drivers side first. I have a rust spot just on the seam. Would the AMD re-pop cover this spot or do I need to get other parts for this. I did see a lower fender piece that was recommeneded with the inner fender. See attached pic.
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