bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
You should pick name 
99 miles to the new sty! (5 Viewers)
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- #162
Yep, I've been spinning on this one for a while now.
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- #163
The fuel gauge is in and it works! center dash pad in. Wipers and an interior switched dash light work now too, did a hillbilly exhaust fix with a soup can and a few hose clamps. 
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PabloCruise
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Always nice when you fix something!!!
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The gauge was a used one so wasnt sure it would work, but yes, fixing this stuff is nice and seems most every small switch, light ,device, cable etc has needed attention in some way. Its taken a while but there is progress. These small successes keep me motivated it seems.
DoIng the work at a sloweer pace has the benefit of giving me time to think about how to take the right approach instead of running at it guns a blazing and have to redo or screw something up.
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latest: new waterpump.
So, where did you find that new one? Is it a rebuilt one or new OEM? I'm sure others could file that info for later use.
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I bought it from fjparts.com , believe its new. It is stamped GMB not sure it thats OEM but appears to be pretty well built.
PabloCruise
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Nice work!
Did you do a cooling system flush while you were at it?
Did you do a cooling system flush while you were at it?
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flushed the radiator but havent done the whole system with the kit, isnt there a flush kit thats available from a local auto parts store? old fluid disposal would be another dump/hazerdous waste run. Im in CA
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- #171
oh and this happened. Its the orignial radiator so its brass. tried using JB weold but knocled it around while installing and it came off. solder this back on? maybe there an easier fix..
RUSH55
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Solder.
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Pipe thread and NIPPLE 
. Oh there is a drain Cock on drivers side of block
. Oh there is a drain Cock on drivers side of block
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but id have to tap the hole before threading right? hoping I hope I can solder in place w/o removing the radiator again. and yes on the block drain plugPipe thread and NIPPLE
A shop would braze that right back on.
Yup, that happens. I've had a radiator shop solder it back on without removing the radiator
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The one shop ive used said gotta take it out. maybe I'll try elsewhere and avoid the hasstle
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Arrrrrgh. After wrestling the gas tank around and spilling a bunch of fuel chasing a leak ,I discovered that I missed connecting a hose the feeds from the top of the tank into the gas fill hose. Decided to drop the tank again and replace a few of the old worn vent hoses. I also broke in half the fuel hose that screws into a threaded piece on the tank. Had Orme brothers in LA make me a new one. It was a bitch getting that thing back on the fixed line but w some heat and little oil I managed to get it connected. Fuel tank work has to be one the worst project to do IMHO.
Also removed sanded primed , painted and added a clear coat to the front bumper , brush guard , grill and light rings.
Also removed sanded primed , painted and added a clear coat to the front bumper , brush guard , grill and light rings.
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What paint did you use for the bumper, it looks great.
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Hey Ron, I used VHT wheel paint. Color is Ford Argent Silver. Got the color From Dave Rushing /Buckys
