What have you done to your square lately??

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Rain every 2 to 3 days with maybe a day of sunshine mixed in between here in VA lately. I have been thinking about putting an auto grade 10×12 tarp over the cab for heavy rain for a hot minute while I figure out coverage. I want a garage and oddly enough I have one, loaded with all our busy life stuff. Also have been wanting to get a Sealskin cover ever since I saw the Yeah Buddy Garage endorsement video on YT. So yesterday I actually dropped the "auto certified" tarp over the cab with my wife's help and today when removing...no wet spots in the door jam and where the cowl would let rain in....otherwise just staring at it I'm my driveway.
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Today I picked up and installed my re-ulphostered seat. Not perfect but a darn sight better as there is no big ole burn hole anymore! Also replaced the glove box plastic as the hinge finally gave out.

With this done my list of Squarebody projects is done! Time to drive and enjoy and take to Cruise In’s and maybe a show.

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JamesSam said:
Rain every 2 to 3 days with maybe a day of sunshine mixed in between here in VA lately. I have been thinking about putting an auto grade 10×12 tarp over the cab for heavy rain for a hot minute while I figure out coverage. I want a garage and oddly enough I have one, loaded with all our busy life stuff. Also have been wanting to get a Sealskin cover ever since I saw the Yeah Buddy Garage endorsement video on YT. So yesterday I actually dropped the "auto certified" tarp over the cab with my wife's help and today when removing...no wet spots in the door jam and where the cowl would let rain in....otherwise just staring at it I'm my driveway.
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Sealskin covers are good. Had one for my 2000 camaro SS and loved it.
 
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WFarm said:
Today I picked up and installed my re-ulphostered seat. Not perfect but a darn sight better as there is no big ole burn hole anymore! Also replaced the glove box plastic as the hinge finally gave out.

With this done my list of Squarebody projects is done! Time to drive and enjoy and take to Cruise In’s and maybe a show.

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Hell Yes Paul!! Hit me up and let me know when/where you are thinking...
 
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troubleshooting play in the wheel, I found the pitman arm to steering box not torqued to spec. Play is gone. Still gonna do the tie rods soon as it's been over 5 yrs I believe.
 
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82sbshortbed said:
Also got gauge cluster led lights and sockets for the 84.
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Anxious to see the outcome. I used oe style led bulbs, brighter but not as bright as I hoped.

www.superbrightleds.com

194 LED Bulb - COB LED - T3.25 Miniature Wedge Base - 135 Lumens

194 LED Bulb has the same shape and size of old technology, but has the improved design of LED COB light. Retrofit this miniature wedge base wherever standard 194 bulbs are. Use for courtesy, dome, or map light. Install in the glove box, trunk, inside door, and more. A convenient replacement...
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Soundmound said:
Anxious to see the outcome. I used oe style led bulbs, brighter but not as bright as I hoped.

www.superbrightleds.com

194 LED Bulb - COB LED - T3.25 Miniature Wedge Base - 135 Lumens

194 LED Bulb has the same shape and size of old technology, but has the improved design of LED COB light. Retrofit this miniature wedge base wherever standard 194 bulbs are. Use for courtesy, dome, or map light. Install in the glove box, trunk, inside door, and more. A convenient replacement...
www.superbrightleds.com www.superbrightleds.com
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This is what they look like now. Keep in mind it actually looks brighter in the picture. They're actually really low and needs to be much brighter.
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I'll post afterwards pics and give y'all the link. They're like 10 bucks.
 
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Travlr said:
O'Reilly's has gone off their nut, I think. I went in for some fuel line and they wanted over seven bucks a foot. I mean, I know stuff has gone up but HOLY! I walked out and went to NAPA to buy it for two bucks and change.
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Also, at Napa, don't buy by the foot. If you can handle 20 or 50 feet, a whole "box" is about the cost of 10 feet. This applies with all hoses, loom, and more.
 
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justhorns said:
Also, at Napa, don't buy by the foot. If you can handle 20 or 50 feet, a whole "box" is about the cost of 10 feet. This applies with all hoses, loom, and more.
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The problem ive found with that, is they just charge by the foot for the WHOLE box rather than charging the box price lol. Not all places or all the time. Just be careful with those statements.
 
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Most of the way through the rag joint and steering box replacement. Even after heat, PB Blaster soaking and whacking the pitman arm with a BFH, still wouldn’t come off with a regular parts store puller. The arms flexed and then the threads stripped. I had to step up to a more stout Lisle puller and then it came right off. Junk tools suck.
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I cleaned it up and drove it across the Mississippi River to the New Roads Car Show. This is one of the nicer shows in this area. The weather was ugly and my parking spot was awful but we still had a nice time.


I will post a few pics of the show in the Events thread and probably in the I Spy a Square Body Thread.


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PrairieDrifter said:
The problem ive found with that, is they just charge by the foot for the WHOLE box rather than charging the box price lol. Not all places or all the time. Just be careful with those statements.
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Instead of asking to buy the whole roll of whatever it is that you need, just go in with the part # for it and ask to buy/order it.
 
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