| [GMCnet] The Front End Project Begins [message #321646] |
Sat, 05 August 2017 08:45  |
Richard Denney
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Registered: April 2010
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So, I have amassed everything needed, and today I'm driving the coach to
the Redhead's uncle's airplane hangar in Hagerstown to begin the project of
replacing the front end and final drive with kits and parts from Manny.
I've acquired Ken's first-gen alignment frames, I've bought a torsion-bar
unloader from Jim Hupy (through JimK)--(though Eric Tanner was happy to
loan me his), brake calipers from Amazon, new tie rods from JimK, and new
sway-bar links from JimK. Jim's brake bleeder is on the way when he has a
chance to assemble the kit.
I will also be dropping the fuel tanks and replacing the sending units
(bought these earlier in the year from JimK), and filler hoses. I plan to
also convert my single-Carter-pump-and-selector-valve to a dual-pump
arrangement, and I have all the bits for that, too.
The crate from Manny is in the back of the truck (it's a good truck, so it
didn't break the rear suspension), and all the tools are in the coach. The
Redhead's uncle is an aircraft mechanic and is in the midst of his own
project--a full restoration of a '49 Ford Woody wagon. When I was there
last, he fired up the fresh flathead for me. He's getting on but he'll have
what I don't.
I have this weekend, two weekends from now, and Labor Day weekend to get
this done. You can all see the outcome at Elkhart. Wish me luck. If anyone
in the area wants to play, let me know, including those who want to unfold
a chair and supervise. It's not my home but I think I can arrange it.
Rick "looking forward to working in the shade, on a concrete floor" Denney
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'73 X-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
Offlist email: rick at rickdenney dot com
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