August chat it up thread........
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It sortof runs and sortof drives. It has a bunch of cracked off lug bolts. I have a replacement set to do all four wheels. Actually, six, as it's a dually.
The engine runs rough. I think that I need to purge the fuel and probably even rebuild the carb. But, I have a 460 to put in. Currently, it's a 351-m.
While attempting to keep it going one day, start after start, I fried the solenoid. I have one coming from LMC.
I'm torn between getting another truck with better condition frame and just gutting this one and attacking it with a needle scaler and sandblaster to see what's left. I have found a few good frames but they come without title. So, I'm chasing down that path too. Lots to learn and do.
Part of me wants to dive right in and get it done quickly, as I want something to competently haul a trailer. The other part wants to slow down and do it right. So, I imagine it'll be between a 6 month and 5 year project.
The engine runs rough. I think that I need to purge the fuel and probably even rebuild the carb. But, I have a 460 to put in. Currently, it's a 351-m.
While attempting to keep it going one day, start after start, I fried the solenoid. I have one coming from LMC.
I'm torn between getting another truck with better condition frame and just gutting this one and attacking it with a needle scaler and sandblaster to see what's left. I have found a few good frames but they come without title. So, I'm chasing down that path too. Lots to learn and do.
Part of me wants to dive right in and get it done quickly, as I want something to competently haul a trailer. The other part wants to slow down and do it right. So, I imagine it'll be between a 6 month and 5 year project.
Good morning Dave! Always nice to be busy! The morning is going great when it is so nice and cool out!
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Morning guys and welcome Eric!
Hey guys I picked up my camper last night. They got the a/c taken care of but they have to order drawer slides! I was told a couple more weeks. They already had it a couple weeks! Oh well they can replace them this winter now.
Hey guys I picked up my camper last night. They got the a/c taken care of but they have to order drawer slides! I was told a couple more weeks. They already had it a couple weeks! Oh well they can replace them this winter now.
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From: Suppertown, MN
You should also add a sig so we know who the heck you are and what you drive! LOL Of courrse you may be a little sleepy to do all that you better take a nap on a creeper if you have one! 
Your are right on that Steve!!
Morning Cory! Glad to hear you got your camper back even without the slides!
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Got active in here. Thanks guys.
I have a second cab that I do have a title for. My 78 has a title. One of the ones I'm looking at doesn't have a title. I'm not sure if the frame matches the cab or not, yet.
I have a second cab that I do have a title for. My 78 has a title. One of the ones I'm looking at doesn't have a title. I'm not sure if the frame matches the cab or not, yet.
