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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 10:57 AM
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What gearing do you have for the rear axle? I have 3.73/1 and with the C6 it was a screamer on the highway but an AOD cured it..
 
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 11:03 AM
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John, I was told it was 3.55 but I haven't verified that.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 11:11 AM
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You will probably be okay then, I think that's what was in the truck I took the motor and transmission from. I still have the differential but it was too wide for my truck so got one from an Explorer..
 
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 07:47 AM
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Finally had some time yesterday and worked on the truck. Got the last pin out of the passenger door after two hours. Now have the doors off and the 6 bolts (I hope it is only 6) that hold the cab on off. Will build a hoist from the beam above and try and get it lifted off later this week.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 09:18 AM
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What? You now have time for your spare time project?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 09:41 AM
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Nice! Progress is good.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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Good to see you back on the project Andy..
 
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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Have the cab lifted off, will take the frame out today and build something for the cab to sit on.



 
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 11:19 AM
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Progress! Good stuff!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 10:33 PM
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WooHoo the cab is off the frame!!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 06:53 AM
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Okay, not really looking over everything. Went to pull the frame out from under the cab and the cab was moving with it. I forgot to do the pedals and the emergency brake line. Did those and:


 
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Ordered TCI suspension, they say it's about 6 to 8 weeks out. So looks like that part is on hold for a bit. Will start on the body work until it shows up.
 
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New suspension has arrived. Need to verify all came in and is correct.
 
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Right on schedule....
 
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Started on new suspension, will take pics this coming weekend.
 
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