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Old 07-25-2013, 07:04 PM
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Thanks for the support guys! I had to rework some power steering lines after class today, had one that was rubbing the steering shaft. Didn't take any pics, was in a hurry to get it done and get home..

This morning I had the top 2 bolts on my fan shroud come loose and the shroud made contact with the fan
 
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A couple days ago my brake booster decided to go south, so I got a new one put in now. The brakes are working awesome on that old tank

Having an issue with the carb.. While downs shifting it wants to keep idling high like I've got my foot on the throttle, but if I tap it the idle will drop back to normal. It acts kind of like its sticking on cold idle. Not sure whats up with it yet, but I will check it out one of these days.
 
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Here are some pictures for the non-believers
First one is just the broken fan shroud


 
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It never ends eh Brandon, keep up the good work
 
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Stopping is good from time to time. Thanks for posting up the pics Bman. I love me some pics of works in progress
 
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the support!

I think I am going to start body work this winter, assuming we aren't doing body work on dad's '55. It's a toss-up for the time being, but that is what I am shooting for right now.
 
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Awesome truck, any progress? Wonder if white wagon wheels would look good on my truck
 
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No progress lately, thanks for stopping by and checking it out though!

I used it yesterday to haul our old washing machine off, and a newer one in. I'm having trouble with the new master cylinder leaking out of the front reservior, and cant figure out why.. Still need to do body work and paint, but I think that the next big step is probably going to be tires. The old bias ply MT baja claws really suck on the road, and aren't in very good shape.
 
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on my 88' f350 i went through 3 store bought masters before i finally rebuilt one myself and it has not lasted a good 8 months so far (knock on wood), when i needed tires a found an identical truck with a motor full of water for $500 with six tires that fit! so try junk yards etc, try 275/xxr16 or 295/xxr16. stock my truck is 215/85r16 but she had 235/85r16 when i got her
 
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Not much progress lately, although this morning I gave her a bath and waxed her down.. Getting her ready to "sell" for a sales class presentation next Wednesday..

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Good luck with the presentation Brandon
 
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Thanks Gigman..

You're welcome to come over and start body work any time
 
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Nice 'ol highboy!
 
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Thanks for stoppin' by, Jeff!

It's not in too bad of shape, I can save her yet She is awaiting body work and paint, along with a few other doo-dads and such..
 
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Awesome truck, any progress? Wonder if white wagon wheels would look good on my truck
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