What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

[corvette9]

I did the lt side floor, rocker and cab corner yesterday. Next weekend I'll hang the fender and finish up the Lt side. Then I get to start all over again on the rt.

BG

 

[Recovry4x4]

Added tires!

 

[phil2968]

I like the shiny diff cover bolts. Nice touch.

 

[Recovry4x4]

They came with the bad to the bone fabricated diff cover which by the way, is powder coated clear. It has a cool weathered patina to it.

 

[86m1028]

Narrow dually axle.....

Looking good !!!

 

[86M1009AJH]

Just changed the wiper arms on my M1009. Having wipers that flop and fly off while driving on the highway during rain storms doesn't quite make for a fun time driving.

 

[tombguard500]

This past weekend, installed ORD HD Front Shackle Kit, ball joints, axle shaft U joints and installed new wheel hubs, rotors and bearings.
This upcoming weekend, installing rear springs, finishing the front axle (Passenger Side) and rebuilding the heater box. I just had my stock core re cored and picked it up this past Friday. I also found a stock NOS Heater Core gasket as pictured.

 

[corvette9]

This past weekend, installed ORD HD Front Shackle Kit, ball joints, axle shaft U joints and installed new wheel hubs, rotors and bearings.
This upcoming weekend, installing rear springs, finishing the front axle (Passenger Side) and rebuilding the heater box. I just had my stock core re cored and picked it up this past Friday. I also found a stock NOS Heater Core gasket as pictured.

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Very nice detail work. I wanted to do a frame off on the 1028 I bought but shes is a little to far gone for that. I'v been building points cars for many years and know what it takes to do that kind of work. Only bad thing is when your done it will be to nice to drive.

BG

 

[tombguard500]

Corvette 9, thank you. It's been a long road and can't wait to actually drive it.

 

[tombguard500]

Corvette 9, thank you. It's been a long road and can't wait to actually drive it.

 

[Drock]

Installed duel gauge pods today. I moved the volt gauge into one hole in anticipation of adding AC, hopefully soon! I may need to add angled bezels to these so I can see them better from the drivers seat.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

How are those pods attached to the dash? And did you just punch some holes in the dash to run wiring?

 

[Drock]

How are those pods attached to the dash? And did you just punch some holes in the dash to run wiring?

This is an original dash thus rotted out. The P.O. hastily covered it with some black mesh fabric. So this is just a temporary set up till I can get a new dash pad. I currently just have it screwed into the pad and I poked ah hole to run the wires. When I transfer this to the new pad I think I'll run bolts all the way through with large washers & nuts on the bottom.

 

[Durango_USMC]

New bearings and races in the rear hubs of the crusty M1008.... anyone know the correct length and part number for the parking brake cables and bracket? I should probably replace mine. Ive found about 4 different lengths so far.

 

[86k5]

Front end of my 1009 finally got some attention. New wheel bearings, and warn lock outs. Front end alignment too, thats what started the project in the first place. Lol the hydro boost is beginning to drip fluid on the inside if the blazer. . I hope i can just replace the seal thats leaking and not the entire thing. Any thoughts?..

 

[cucvrus]

Get a re-manufactured one. they are warranted for life. Your chioce. I never mess with the rebuilding anything anymore. i like the warranted parts. And I never spend my lifetime replacing them either. Good luck your choice. There you have it my thoughts. Have a good day.

 

[RobM36A2]

Still painting the moonvisor, after 3 trials with the green paint not wanting to dry, I put 2 layers of primer on.
After work today, I did not make the mistake to paint the whole thing , only a small test strip.

 

[Mg84648]

Fixed my horn using Mead's fantastic tutorial. The contactor pin was installed backwards.
Installed jack and handle, acquired from Cucvrus, in their respective stowage points.
Thank you Sir.
And finally, rotated my VRV to the midway point. That gave me slightly longer and harder shift points.

 

[Drunkle Scuzzy]

Fixed my horn using Mead's fantastic tutorial. The contactor pin was installed backwards.
Installed jack and handle, acquired from Cucvrus, in their respective stowage points.
Thank you Sir.
And finally, rotated my VRV to the midway point. That gave me slightly longer and harder shift points.

My horn doesn't work. Mind posting a link to the fix you used? Thanks in advance.

 

[Mg84648]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?126973-horn-contact-replacement

Here ya go.