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Refreshed my AC system, but with a slight hiccup.. I replaced my dryer, expansion valve and evaporator.. Went to pull vacuum before Refrigerant recharge and it was not holding vacuum. For some reason I decided to fill system with Refrigerant and immediately found leak. Smell of Refrigerant filled the cab and Refrigerant sprung out of the passenger side foot well where evaporator resides. Not sure hiw I messed up, but I put in the wrong size o rings where evaporator meets the ac hard lines. Removed and cleaned evap (from Refrigerant leakage), replaced o rings with correct size, pulled vacuum and recharged.. Blows cold... Issue now is I can't get Refrigerant smell out of air ducts? I cleaned box where evap sits and blower fan and housing. Did not find any other refrigerant anywhere else yet I still smell this crap, and it's gonna kill me. Each time a drive 80 I walk away with a slight headache. Where could the leak have traveled too or? How can o get this smell out. Run heater? Lol.

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Refreshed my AC system, but with a slight hiccup.. I replaced my dryer, expansion valve and evaporator.. Went to pull vacuum before Refrigerant recharge and it was not holding vacuum. For some reason I decided to fill system with Refrigerant and immediately found leak. Smell of Refrigerant filled the cab and Refrigerant sprung out of the passenger side foot well where evaporator resides. Not sure hiw I messed up, but I put in the wrong size o rings where evaporator meets the ac hard lines. Removed and cleaned evap (from Refrigerant leakage), replaced o rings with correct size, pulled vacuum and recharged.. Blows cold... Issue now is I can't get Refrigerant smell out of air ducts? I cleaned box where evap sits and blower fan and housing. Did not find any other refrigerant anywhere else yet I still smell this crap, and it's gonna kill me. Each time a drive 80 I walk away with a slight headache. Where could the leak have traveled too or? How can o get this smell out. Run heater? Lol.

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The ARB sticker infected it
 
Finished yet another set of wheels for a customer. They went on the most beautiful cruiser I've seen in a while. Just incredible. I was awestruck. Had 147k miles on it.


The wheels came out awesome as always. 2nd to none I suppose. No bias.
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I felt guilty sitting on the seats even with a towel and cover on them :)
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Finished yet another set of wheels for a customer. They went on the most beautiful cruiser I've seen in a while. Just incredible. I was awestruck. Had 147k miles on it.


The wheels came out awesome as always. 2nd to none I suppose. No bias.
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I felt guilty sitting on the seats even with a towel and cover on them :)
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Beautiful! What’s your method? I have a set of 5 I’d like to polish.
 
Beautiful! What’s your method? I have a set of 5 I’d like to polish.
Wheels are soft shell blasted, then vibrated in a flat lap machine with 4 grits. Then they are turned on a lathe, then flat lap with soft pellets. Then powder coated outside and inside. Truly better than new. No more pitting on inside. Looks incredible. PM me for more information.
 
Wheels are soft shell blasted, then vibrated in a flat lap machine with 4 grits. Then they are turned on a lathe, then flat lap with soft pellets. Then powder coated outside and inside. Truly better than new. No more pitting on inside. Looks incredible. PM me for more information.
Thanks for sharing! I'll PM you.
 
If you find some please supply the part number. My attachments are just like yours. I bought 76603-60030 / 76604-60030 and they're not even nearly right

There are 3 different versions of fenders and flares. Did you buy those for the correct year range?
 
Got out and tested a new recipe for the .308 and some new ammo for the dog gun, it really likes this Sierra 55gr prairie enemy.

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