79' J-10 refresh

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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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I got my lift installed
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My new shocks for the rear that fit without hitting the axle
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and the completed truck
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Sweet! The extra height really pulls this build together.
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Its getting there, still seems like so much more to do
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Just spent some time looking through all this. Great work! Motivates me to keep going on my 81 project.
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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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Honestly, when I get something accomplished it makes me feel good. I have only driven this truck like 250-300 miles in the 16 months i've owned it.

But I am building it the way I want it, and when it gets done it will be drive-able all the time and be fun, so that's how I approach it. I am not in a rush because I have a vision/goal.
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Build is looking great!

"I am not in a rush because I have a vision/goal."

I need to keep that top of mind. Going on 2 years now with my build and getting antsy and frustrated at times. Lack of progress in the last two months has been really frustrating. A few small wins and that will all be forgotten :)
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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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Getting ready to start working on this again. I did install new steel and rubber brake lines on the back. I will get those pictures up soon.

I have a new radiator, water pump, belts and hoses to go in.

My question the radiator, do I need to install a petcock or is the plastic screw type thing that comes with the radiator sufficient?
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The plastic thing is sufficient as long as it really threads in, the better ones have an o-ring on them too.
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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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@yeller Its a nice plastic plug that screws in nicely and has a good rubber gasket, so I will just use that.
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New rear Hard lines and rubber brake lines installed, will do the front next when I put in new wheel studs and re-pack wheel bearings
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Great looking truck! Nice work!!
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Wheel studs and packing bearings is always a good time lol

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Very nice! I hope my 79 turns out close to that.

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the work you are doing looks great.
( i second that the floor repairs and seat are nice )
thanx for sharing.:)

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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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i looked back but may have missed it.
what tire size are you using ?

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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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33x12.50-15
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Re: 79' J-10 refresh

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New front a rear Bumpers welded up while I was on vacation :D
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And the front
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