11/18/2023 0 Comments Bluex build thread gmt400You can see the wire wheel marks a bit on the frame rail where I was checking to see if this bit was needing replacement too, it's just surface rust here. Both rear bleeders also were free, and the fittings going into the wheel cylinders. Got the rear brake fitting apart up front where I'll start running the new line, came apart quite easily actually. The spare tire and wheel itself was flat and the wheel was rusty enough that I don't trust it to use. The spare tire hoist worked perfectly, which was a real surprise. I spent some time with a hammer and beat the hell out of the lower body and frame. Once that all shows up I can really get to work on it. the passenger side 3rd door patch panels.Īlso got some flaring tools, 25ft of NiCopp 1/4" brake line, and two 40" preflared sections of 3/16" poly armor brake lines for the bit on the rear axle. rear brake shoes (half of the left forward shoe is missing) I've made a decent Rock Auto order (using the GRM 5% discount code!) with a couple panels already. I'm going to be using patch panels and try to do this properly. The inner rockers looked okay, we'll see when I start poking at themĪnyone have recommendations for what brand patch panels to buy? Common problems I should address or check for right away? Worthwhile mods? Tips on repairing the few issues it has? I'll be going over it closely tomorrow evening and update once I do. rusty rockers, cab corners, and drivers door. ruptured brake line/hose/wheel cylinder? PO seems to to think it was one of the rear wheel cylinders, but any evidence of leak has dried up by now from my quick check underneath Most of these trucks have disappeared from the road around here, the ones still around are usually rustier than this one. It does have rust, but I think it's very saveable. It's really dirty on the outside from trees, but very clean inside and under the hood. They accepted and seemed glad it wouldn't be getting crushed! Picture from last night as it was being dropped off: Needless to say it was in way better shape than I was anticipating and so I offered them a few hundred more than the scrap guys. I got some cash and my friend and I went to go look at it. They mentioned it had been parked for about 3 years after the brakes failed and it was rusty. They mentioned it had a 350 engine, and my friend thought I might be interested in it as a nice upgrade from the 305 in my '69 C10 project. I'm doing this sort of backwards as I've already bought the truck, it kind of fell into my lap.Ī good friend's co-worker mentioned they were wanting to get rid of a '98 Chevy pickup, and the scrap guys only wanted to give them $350 for it.
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