Opened a big box.


The first of many.

 

Blew a (rusted) inside the dvrs side frame rail hard brake line the other day so...I am going to repair it tomorrow and investigate the hard pedal issue.

I have setting on the shelf a new m/s, brake booster, 2 new front calipers and flex lines.

Replace the carb on the blue truck today, so now it starts but has a odd sound like the carb settings are off, going to work it over tomorrow too.

monkey-1 what part # and where did you get that set up?

 

Just replaced my fuel filter. Probably time.
Last night I learned how to bleed brakes and did the ladies 73 beetle. Then was rewarded..

 

 

+1. I'm interested in knowing this too. Looks great

 

Yesterday I got a new vinyl floor and abs headliner from JBG installed in my 74 f250. The interior looks much better, I'm very satisfied with the results

 

The headliner is on my bucket list as well, did you do it yourself or have someone install. I was thinking to do it myself and put in some dynomat sound deading/insulation as well. Got any pics?

 

Pics up in my build thread. I installed myself with the help of a friend. Could be done on your own, but I recommend getting a helper. Already had insulation behind the old headliner, so I reused it

 

thank you sir, I appreciate the info..

 

Been called many things, but not usually "sir" no problem. If you have any questions feel free to pm me, I will answer anything to the best of my abilities

 

my headers were waiting for me at doorstep when i got home today. Went ahead and stripped them of shiny "shipping" paint. What a damn mess that was. Hit them up with two coats of high temp exhaust paint. If i get a wild hair i might start on them tonight.
They still have that "wet" look but when dried, it fades to a dull black.

 

Bear with me on this. This is a new setup soon to be available as a conversion for our trucks. As soon as I can, I will do a complete write up and link to where to get these.

I am waiting on 50 feet of Nicopp line and new brake cylinders/hoses to complete this upgrade. Basically swapping in everything new except the brake pedal!

 

A fellow FTE Missouri chapter member came up to the house and we had a mini wrench fest. Got the blown (insert rusted) rear brake line replaced along with a new m/s and brake booster. Ol silver can stop like it should now.

He also did his tune magic on ol blue's carb, now it starts, idles and is hopefully going into DD status.

 

Finally got my dash painted and back in. Wired up the head unit and speakers and put 1/2 inch jute on the ceiling. Was going to use a dynamat type product but the local upholstery guy sold me enough jute for the ceiling and doors for $20.

 

Maybe i could have started a build thread.




Got this done last night. Bed is off also.





This was my goal for last night. But a broken clutch release retaining spring stopped me untl this morning. Forgot i had a new one at home. Oh well. Needed the rest





Got this done this afternoon





Finished up the day with getting the cab on the frame. Time for a broiled ribeye and mac and cheese.