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  1. Chris64

    NP203 removal and rebuild

    I couldn't find anyone discussing this. It will probably be a whole series of questions because, of course, I've never done this, but what could possibly go wrong? I'm pulling an NP203 from a AT350 transmission. I started this evening draining it(about 2 quarts) and removing the drive shafts...
  2. Chris64

    fixing hood hinges

    The rear most bolt that holds the hinge to the fender can allow you to adjust the hinge. I assume moving it to the furthest down position would lower the hood near the window.
  3. Chris64

    fixing hood hinges

    I know this is an old post but it's very similar to my problem. I just put my hood back on and finally I was able to go in and adjust the hinges all the way down and they still stick up about 1" near the windshield. I can push it down once closed. One thing I noticed was the "rivets" that act...
  4. Chris64

    My new HF welder

    Here's after grinding with my great new cordless grinder, but my battery died before I could finish cleaning it up on the right side. So I decided to go ahead and replace the side part which looked pretty bad. Still need to grind that. I didn't keep the little notch that it normally has. It's...
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    My new HF welder

    OK, here's what I was working on - I'm throwing myself to the wolves. Here's the passenger side - that shiny area was me just playing around trying to fill a rusty hole. I didn't intend to keep it, I was just feeling indestructible with this new welder. I can't believe it worked that well. The...
  6. Chris64

    My new HF welder

    Nope :hahano: I won't subject myself to that ridicule. You did see that I was equally excited about getting a new angle grinder. That's a perfect way to describe my welds. ;)
  7. Chris64

    My new HF welder

    So I finally got back on my hood work with a new MIG welder. It was a cheap one so I'm not going to subject myself to the abuse of saying what I got but it's got a bunch of dials and buttons. I really just want to say WOW. It welds so much nicer than the flux welder. Zero spatter and no failed...
  8. Chris64

    My new HF welder

    I don't think it supports gas. They make another one that does that isn't that bad on price. I know I should go get a $3k welder but that isn't in my budget. $500 is more my speed. I won't feel bad wasting the money on this one because it's so small and light I could for sure see this getting...
  9. Chris64

    My new HF welder

    I've done OK Tig welding material that's at least 1/16" thick although I'm sure it's terrible by any professional standards. I've been able to weld SS tubing and grind and polish it into one piece well enough. I'm not to a point where I would show off my "stack of dimes." It's more like a stack...
  10. Chris64

    Found a tilt steering column

    Yeah it's not getting installed any time soon. No rush. As for the key, I can't even push the key into the existing tumbler. That killed my momentum on that :hahano: . It's either got a broken off key it (best case scenario) or someone tried to jimmy it, or maybe just full of gunk. So if I...
  11. Chris64

    Found a tilt steering column

    That sounds like it will be hard to get my hands on.
  12. Chris64

    Found a tilt steering column

    Good tips - I'm way more likely to try and figure it out than spend money. So it sounds like this will work for me. The seat cushion is very new and puts the wheel right in my lap so that was always going to bug me. So the blinker has wiper hi/lo/inter - there's also a slide and momentary on...
  13. Chris64

    Found a tilt steering column

    So FB marketplace came through for me - maybe. A guy had an 88 tilt steering column from a c-30 that looks mostly intact. Some places say it should be able to bolt right up as a direct replacement for my non-tilt 74. Wiring is another story. The harness on the column looks very similar to what...
  14. Chris64

    My new HF welder

    You're right - I think it's 18ga. It's the same as the stock sheet metal. Also, you're right about heating the filler. That's what I found worked-ish. It was still super unreliable but it was the only way I could keep it from burning through.
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    My new HF welder

    So I decided to try and repair some of the rust on my hood. It's probably not worth repairing given the price of a new hood and the level of corrosion that goes through the front (top skin and bottom)...but before I try to tackle the cab, I see this as a good learning chance. I used a...
  16. Chris64

    Weather strip around doors

    Thanks. This weekend I was planning to pull the whole front clip off for the first time so it sounds like a great time to work on door alignment.
  17. Chris64

    Weather strip around doors

    This has probably been asked 1,000 times but I couldn't find it. I put in some new door weather strip. It went in easy enough and needed to be trimmed about 8". The door is insanely hard to shut now. The alignment is fine once closed AFAIK. I left it closed since Sunday. I just went out to check...
  18. Chris64

    I think I figured out my brake problem

    Edit - I think I overreacted on the thread length. I ended up needing new brake calipers because I couldn't seat the old ones in all the way so, while I was at O'Reilly getting new calipers, I grabbed what I though might be a better fitting stud. It wasn't. What I have should work fine. Also...
  19. Chris64

    I think I figured out my brake problem

    OK - sorry ahead of time for the wall of text - I have questions. Well I got one side almost together. Just the brake pads left but I keep running out of daylight. It went together way easier than it came apart and looks so nice without all the rust and cobwebs. FYI: The Harbor Freight race...
  20. Chris64

    I think I figured out my brake problem

    OK, after a LOT of interruptions, I'm back on this project. I have one hub all cleaned out with bearings removed and ready to put everything back together. Seating the bearing races is proving to be a challenge. I tried a couple custom ideas with threaded rod and that didn't work. I'll probably...
  21. Chris64

    I think I figured out my brake problem

    I had a couple weeks of travelling and I thought I had all the parts to tackle this project finally, so today was the day! Side quest: My side-yard work space (nice and level) is currently covered in dirt for a yard project I'm working on, so I tried tackling this on my driveway. Still on...
  22. Chris64

    I think I figured out my brake problem

    Yup - and that's my plan. I guess my question was really: is it stupid to just replace them versus getting them resurfaced. And also is there a better brand or just stick with OEM? I always lean towards replace and OEM but it never hurts to ask people who might know more. :)
  23. Chris64

    I think I figured out my brake problem

    My brakes have never been great. I didn't expect it to be like a new truck but you really need to push to stop. It IS barely possible to make the tires skid if you push hard enough, but it's not easy. I was wondering if it was a vacuum problem and I can't say I've tested the vacuum between the...
  24. Chris64

    Planning my next next project...engine?

    I actually missed the link. I'll keep an eye out for one of those model cars. That's pretty cool. We don't have much in the way of pick-a-part places around here. They charge you $75 just to enter (seriously) and almost everything has been picked through and all the engines are pulled out and...
  25. Chris64

    Planning my next next project...engine?

    OK, so I'm trying to keep up with you on this because a lot of it is Greek to me. Where could I acquire TBI heads? I'm not seeing anything on the used market. I've found a few articles. My understanding so far is that I could look for something off of a 91~ SBC. I'm reading that they will bolt...

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