Emma takes the stand(s)

[XABN82]

just kidding

[Manny]

The whole thing is stout as hell that way and if you toss a hay bale off the top of a stack, for example, you can't dent the top rail of the bed . . . not that I'd ever do something careless like that, just saying

MMMM hmmmm

[robbkramer]

Just the rears to go but I have to buy the correct seals (durn it). Then some brake bleeding will be required and then I can put her back down on her tires. Had quite an adventure getting the drums turned, but they are ready for some new miles now.

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[Manny]

Very nice there. Bet your ready to drive it.

[robbkramer]

The hurry up and wati (for parts) is killing me . . .

Very nice there. Bet your ready to drive it.

[BobbyFord]

Just the rears to go but I have to buy the correct seals (durn it). Then some brake bleeding will be required and then I can put her back down on her tires. Had quite an adventure getting the drums turned, but they are ready for some new miles now.

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You have the shoes reversed. The larger shoe (with more material) goes toward the rear.

[robbkramer]

Just the rears to go but I have to buy the correct seals (durn it). Then some brake bleeding will be required and then I can put her back down on her tires. Had quite an adventure getting the drums turned, but they are ready for some new miles now.

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You have the shoes reversed. The larger shoe (with more material) goes toward the rear.

Nice catch! Well, not too hard to fix that problem. I'd like to believe I'd have caught that but who knows! THANKS!

[BobbyFord]

No problem

[robbkramer]

Rebuilt carb is installed. Re-routed plug wires since these photos were taken and have truck running now, even put the tires back on (brakes are bled--Mytivac bleeders are COOL). Tomorrow--if weather permits--carpet kit, headliner and seat plus some dash wiring issues. Almost there!

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[robbkramer]

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[robbkramer]

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[72stepside]

Where did you get the carpet? It looks sturdy!

[robbkramer]

Where did you get the carpet? It looks sturdy!

Here's the company I bought from: http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpe ... odelId=210

It's very sturdy and has a good, thick insulating backing glued to the primary area and a kind of silicon seal everywhere else. I have the 80/20 weave and it's good stuff. It also comes pre-molded to the shape of your truck's floor so it's an easy fit. Hard to cut the holes for bolts, etc.--get a super sharp knife--but manageable!

[71PA_Highboy]

Trick from the mustang shop I used to work at:

When placing a carpet, it is a good idea to let it sit and get warmed before you trim it. Once you have it in place, I like to take a 16P nail, heat it cherry red, and use that to perf any holes that I need in the carpet.

Since I am matching existing holes I can't 'slip' and cut too big of a hole, and the hot nail melts the carpet so it can't unravel if a nut or bolt grabs a loose thread. I especially like it for the seat track bolt holes.

[robbkramer]

Trick from the mustang shop I used to work at:

When placing a carpet, it is a good idea to let it sit and get warmed before you trim it. Once you have it in place, I like to take a 16P nail, heat it cherry red, and use that to perf any holes that I need in the carpet.

Since I am matching existing holes I can't 'slip' and cut too big of a hole, and the hot nail melts the carpet so it can't unravel if a nut or bolt grabs a loose thread. I especially like it for the seat track bolt holes.

Awesome . . . wish I'd thought of that about 6 hours ago! My wife came out when I was nearly done and said "I should have heated up a knife or something so that wouldn't fray" --OK, so I did it the hard way! I did let the carpet sit for a few hours before I went to work on it and it makes a huge difference.

Good advice!