What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (18 Viewers)

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NeverGiveUpYota said:
Gotcha. Yeah i just did the seal kit and nothing more. From what I could see all looked good. Nothing super worn.
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I wish it was only just leaking. Driving our cruiser was like steering an ocean liner. You really had to turn the wheel a lot to get it to generally go where you wanted it to... scary. hahaha
 
Finally replaced the heater core! And it only took three full attempts: 1st time after putting the entire thing back together I realized I missed a plug and it was pinned behind where it should be - tore it all out. 2nd time got it all back together and found out that it leaked at the notorious pipe connection - tore it all out, took the box to a shop to braze. They ended up not brazing it but instead used 2 o-rings on each side and also cleaned everything really well. I was not happy, but figured I could just hook up the box, start her up and see if it leaked before putting everything back together. 3rd time was the charm! No leaks, and more heat than I will ever need living on the CA coast. Time to head up to the mountains! First attempt took me ~10 hours, by the 3rd attempt I could do the whole job in less than 2 hours.
 
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Freshening up the grill and mirrors it has been 5 years since being blacked out. Trying a new paint Krylon Dual super bond (paint and primer in one). Prepped the surface with Duplicolor grease & wax remover.
 
Finally finished the damn exhaust. Good is that it is done and I don't have to worry about it. Bad is that it is done and has really quieted down the exhaust, to the point that I don't really hear it anymore. I actually miss the throaty roar. And now there is a shiny piece or metal that is showing below the truck, but that wont last long since I will be doing some dirt/mud hunting soon!!

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Received some goodies from @beno . He threw in a new oil filter as well! Best parts support, advice and enabler... :cheers:
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Installed the steering box and currently waiting on the 32mm socket to install the pitman arm. Currently painting the steering shaft protector and installing the new u-joint in the upper shaft. Then the steering refresh will be all done! :bounce:
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red66toy said:
Received some goodies from @beno . He threw in a new oil filter as well! Best parts support, advice and enabler... :cheers:
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Installed the steering box and currently waiting on the 32mm socket to install the pitman arm. Currently painting the steering shaft protector and installing the new u-joint in the upper shaft. Then the steering refresh will be all done! :bounce:
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Nice! Fwiw, I bought a 32mm socket from Lowe's recently when I refreshed my steering box. Took about 10 minutes to get there and back. Torqued it on the bench vise, I was surprised how easy it was to get to 130ft/lb.
 
red66toy said:
Received some goodies from @beno . He threw in a new oil filter as well! Best parts support, advice and enabler... :cheers:
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Installed the steering box and currently waiting on the 32mm socket to install the pitman arm. Currently painting the steering shaft protector and installing the new u-joint in the upper shaft. Then the steering refresh will be all done! :bounce:
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@red66toy

Black clam shell? Plastic steering column surround?

If you haven't order the socket I have one and can meet up tomorrow AM to hand it off.
 
NookShneer said:
@red66toy

Black clam shell? Plastic steering column surround?

If you haven't order the socket I have one and can meet up tomorrow AM to hand it off.
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Its actually shadow grey, the lighting just made it look black for some reason. Definitely darker than the old faded/broken one.
I just got the socket in the mail (Prime! ). I should have just checked with you though, not sure I'll ever use it again. hahaha

gregnash said:
Good to know hat the steering clamshell is still available!!! Scared to ask how much!!!
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Yeah, I was shocked and happy to find out it was still available! It was around $100 for the whole thing. Mine was broken (the screw terminals) and it rattled a lot which drove me crazy. Plus, since the last one lasted 28 years, it was a worthwhile investment to me :)
 
@red66toy

Chase. You going to start a build thread already? Sounds like your going to have a very nice 62 at the end of it. You might as well let the rest of us get jealous or inspired.
 
Installed a fresh set of knock-off 555 TRE's... The last set was probably 10 years old, also knock-off.

I bought the parts from Ruffstuff to make my own links out of thick DOM but forgot the drag link uses a different thread size AND no place to get good metal on the weekend around here so I just reused the old rods.. I'll redo it when o find weld-in M21 bungs and jam nuts.. Anyone got a good source?

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NookShneer said:
@red66toy

Chase. You going to start a build thread already? Sounds like your going to have a very nice 62 at the end of it. You might as well let the rest of us get jealous or inspired.
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Ha! You give me too much credit. I'll start one soon, but it wont be nearly as nice as a lot of the rigs on here. Definitely taking the slow build route.
 
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