My version of Dad’s Truck

[Drunkcanuk]

Since last post, we´ve done some work on it:
- Changed engine oil and filter.
- Changed transmission oil, filter, gasket and shifter cable.
- Changed both differentials fluids.
- Replaced both engine mounts.
- Replaced PV valve.
- Replaced air filter body.
- Replaced spark plugs and cables.
- Replaced battery.
- Flushed and filled the radiator with better coolant.
- Replaced brake fluids.

Waiting for the lift kit, side mirrors, head lamps, cargo lamp, interior and exterior door handles, tailgate handle, doors pins replacement kit and interior lights, exterior decals, plastic clips for front grill and door panels and electric fuses.

Looks like christmas entertainment for me!

That's a extensive parts list on the way..... sounds like a busy weekend!!! Lol
Pics, pics and more pics!!!
What door pins did you go with?
I have the AC Delco greaseable ones sitting in my cab waiting for installation.

 

[juanjosoto]

That's a extensive parts list on the way..... sounds like a busy weekend!!! Lol
Pics, pics and more pics!!!
What door pins did you go with?
I have the AC Delco greaseable ones sitting in my cab waiting for installation.

Those AC Delco sound good! I bought some regulars on amazon for 15 bucks.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

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Those AC Delco sound good! I bought some regulars on amazon for 15 bucks.

I went the expensive route to hopefully never have to do them again in my lifetime!!! Hopefully I am right. Lol

 

[juanjosoto]

Since last post, a lot has arrived. Already on the shop getting lifted. They started on the rear (don’t really know why), and hopefully done on the front by next week. Seems like 4 inches means a lot for this truck, thanks God I didn’t get the 6 inches. Now tires look so little. They put some 37 tires just for reference but I’m aiming for the 35 so far now. I’m getting misfire and loss of power, so checked it out and found out loosen hoses over the valve caps, including the PV valve. Maybe failure on the fuel system, dirt in the gas tank, vacuum loss, etc. Thinking of getting the cylinder head removed and overhauled. Also thinking of getting the bed removed so I can work on the tank and reconditioning everything under, as you can see a lot of it after lifting it up.

I’m very excited!

 

[Drunkcanuk]

Lol.....looks like some of the old square body trucks a few of the idiots drove in high school up here in the 90's...a lift block in the rear and cut coils in the front. Not the smartest kids!

Hopefully you get your running issue sorted out soon!

I think 35's would fit/look better than the 37's. The fender gap looks tight with the 37", a little out of proportion.

 

[juanjosoto]

Lol.....looks like some of the old square body trucks a few of the idiots drove in high school up here in the 90's...a lift block in the rear and cut coils in the front. Not the smartest kids!

Hopefully you get your running issue sorted out soon!

I think 35's would fit/look better than the 37's. The fender gap looks tight with the 37", a little out of proportion.

LOL!!! I agree.

 

[juanjosoto]

As they say, the more you f*** around, the more you find out. So now I had to replace a lot of bushings, ball joints, covers, wheel hubs, etc… I hope we have it ready by the weekend, if nothing else comes up!

 

[juanjosoto]

Done with the lifting, and I’m loving the results. Next stop, exhaust and tires.

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[Bevis]

I acquired my pops truck after it sat in the garage for 2 years after his passing. Seems I fix one thing and two more issues pop up. Latest is the AC clutch froze up and burnt the belt.