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Re: Fuel Tank: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
[Re: 84Stepside]
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07/19/14 04:48 PM
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do you have a part number for the Van control arms you used to lower your truck? I am assuming they were 1500 control arms. I am looking to lower my 78 in the near future.
From RockAuto they were Dorman part nos: 520335 (520-335) and 520336 (520-336) - still available for about $78 each.
As mentioned in other threads you have to: remove the steering arm bump stop, drill for the strut rod, enlarge the bushing bolt hole in the frame, and remove some material around the bushing flange.
(Spring in the photo were my originals).
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Re: Fuel Tank: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
[Re: 70Duster440]
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07/21/14 08:57 AM
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do you have a part number for the Van control arms you used to lower your truck? I am assuming they were 1500 control arms. I am looking to lower my 78 in the near future.
From RockAuto they were Dorman part nos: 520335 (520-335) and 520336 (520-336) - still available for about $78 each.
As mentioned in other threads you have to: remove the steering arm bump stop, drill for the strut rod, enlarge the bushing bolt hole in the frame, and remove some material around the bushing flange.
(Spring in the photo were my originals).
Thanks for the info. This will help me out on mine. Nice Job you are doing.
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Re: Fuel Tank: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
[Re: 84Stepside]
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07/24/14 02:27 AM
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hey thanks for the reply, i ordered some last night on rock auto, along with some new bushings for the upper control arms. Do you remember the size of the bolt needed to mount the van control arms? i am guessing its bigger since you needed to drill the hole larger. Your project looks awesome so far, i will likely copy you on the gas tank too. Mine has been patched many times, and my sender doesnt work anyway. Keep up the good work 
No problem, thanks! You've got to open LCA bolt holes to 3/4" - which is fast and easy with a step drill bit. Picked a couple of grade 8 bolts and lock nuts at the hardware store (Ace).
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Paint Prep: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
[Re: 70Duster440]
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07/26/14 03:54 AM
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I bought this truck 20 years ago from a wrecking yard. It was a running beater then and I figured it always would be. She was purchased new in Spokane as a vehicle for a utility company and since then has acquired a lot of "makeup" over time. Came from the factory kind of a pale yellow. At some point it was repainted an orange-y school bus yellow. The wrecking yard, I think, did some spot repairs with that horrible old red oxide lacquer primer before spraying the whole thing yet again with yellow lacquer.  So, out comes the paint stripper. The old re-finishes almost fell off leaving a good factory base in places. We coaxed it to bare metal where it counts. Chemical burns were a bonus.  We'll get some epoxy on the outside and more yellow in the inside.
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Re: Progress: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
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07/27/14 02:19 PM
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Dash is "restored". Got rid of excess holes drilled by previous owners, some light bodywork, paint, newer GB door, DIN chassis radio adapter. Looking respectable now. Will probably upgrade to some aftermarket gauges down the road.
NICE!!!
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Re: Progress: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
[Re: 70Duster440]
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08/21/15 08:43 PM
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Roll pan and new fuel filler door are next. In an earlier post I showed how we installed a Mustang tank between the rails at the rear. Now it was matter of cutting an opening for the new door for access to the filler neck. The hose, neck, and cap for the tank are from Tanks Inc...  Cut out a section of bed and added some tubing that ties to the two rear cross members in the bed and adds strength. Ribs in the bed are transitioned...  Additional structure with smaller tubing creates the opening for the door...  16 ga. filler panel goes in...  A view of the underside of the structure...  The seams are finish welded and ground...  The door flap is hinged...  Opens nicely....  Creative use of an 'invisible' hinge designed for kitchen cabinets...  I have to credit my son, Austin (18) for doing most of the fab and welding on the fuel door project. A shot of the roll pan that helps clean up this old girls' behind...  The bodywork progresses. Our goal is to shoot some color during the Labor Day weekend.
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Re: Progress: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
[Re: mgoblue9798]
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08/25/15 04:51 AM
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If you don't mind my asking, what calipers are you using on the front brakes? I saw they were red in one of the pics you posted. I am looking for something to upgrade over the factory pieces.
They're just painted factory calipers - sorry.
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Re: Progress: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
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09/09/15 10:15 PM
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Your truck is looking great,..can i ask you what paint did you use on the metal dash ???,..i looks good,.not to shiney not to flat,...im ready to shot mine right now,..thanks for your help,..Frank In this case, my local paint supplier had a kit in stock. It's Sherwin Williams - Hot Rod Satin Black - PCSCQ3. Included a quart of black, hardener, strainer, etc. It did come out nice with just the right amount of sheen. Probably only used a pint. Here's the same product on a couple of sites: http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/665744/01036http://www.jegs.com/i/Sherwin-Williams-Automotive-Finishes/334/PCQK3/10002/-1
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Re: Progress: Father/Son - BB D100 Project
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09/10/15 06:03 PM
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Thanks a bunch,..That is what i will use,..very nice to see you and your son getting it dune,..it looks Great,!!..i know it is one long road,...good luck and God-bless...
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