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Well Crustine's Christmas present arrived a few days ago. :upyes:

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Hang them on the tree before you put them on Crustine!

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They are sweet!!!

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What ever you do, please don't use that bowtie air breather on those GMC valve covers:pullinghairout::ahhhh: It just won't look right:aarrgh::lolsmack:

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They be a little heavy! haha!
Thanks! I agree!
Oh that breather is a wall ornament. haha I sent in a complaint to the seller for that. :lolsmack2:

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Great idea:lolsmack:

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Well ya'all wanna talk about weather? lol! We got Snow! And boy we got it! Crustine's one wheel peel may have to be fixed with an Eaton posi! lol!

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We got it too, TJ. After 25 years in the mountains 15 miles from town where 12" to 15" snowfalls were common, we moved down close to Medford a year ago. Some years Medford doesn't even get snow. When it does, it's only an inch or two at the most. Last night we got a foot of snow -- the most since 1919!

My photos are similar to yours.

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Yep, looks like you folks got hit pretty hard out there in Oregon. That's a fairly typical snow here in Ohio. We usually get 1 or 2 12+ inch snows every year. Have fun digging out!!!

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Ed, looks like Medford got it good to! You able to still get Up your driveway?

JT, Yeah, I have shoveled the driveway 5 times....looking forward to not having to now. haha

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Can y'all send some of that cold weather over my way? LOL

I'm sure I'd change my tune pretty quickly if I was living in it again. But, there are times where I really miss the snow.

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Our driveway here near Medford is a piece of cake compared to the driveway we endured for 25 years at our old place, Tom. That driveway was 2/3 mile long and gained 400' in elevation from the paved road up to our house. The worst part was a hairpin curve at the top of a section with a 25% slope. I lost traction many times over the years in the middle of that hairpin going uphill in the snow. Going downhill in the snow was even worse -- came close to going over the edge more than once, sliding on the packed snow.

One of my former co-workers came out one time in the summer for a department picnic and never came back. She called it the "driveway from heck"! One time we had a guy in a service van try to come up the driveway. Near the top of the steepest part he lost momentum, started spinning his rear wheels, put on the brakes, and started sliding backwards down the hill. And this was in the summertime. He evidently freaked out due to gaining speed backwards, cranked the wheel to put the rear of van into the uphill side of the slope instead of risking going over the edge on the downhill side. This promptly rolled the van over onto its side. That was an interesting extraction challenge for the wrecker that came out to rescue him!

Then there was the time I jackknifed a trailer going downhill at the hairpin....

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I may need help with shipping costs. :teehee:

Wow! Now I can understand! If you have a driveway that makes you skid backwards during the Summer then it's BAD. haha

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You did have one heck of a driveway.
But you also had one heck of a view. A lot of people would put up with such a driveway just for that view.

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Ed, that old driveway of yours was definitely meant for a 4wd. I remember back in 2004 you warned me about it sine I was driving my Trans Am up it, it was already springtime but traction could have been a problem because the dirt was loose, I made it up ok though:lol:

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Pete -- during our 25 years there, our daily drivers were always 4WD vehicles and had 4 studded tires on them during the winter. I hate tire chains, so would shovel two tracks all the way down the driveway whenever it would snow more than a few inches. About 10 years ago I finally broke down and bought a Honda snowblower with tracks. Two cleared tracks + 4WD + studded tires usually got us up and down OK.

One of the first things I did after moving down off the mountain a year ago was sell the snowblower. Could have used it yesterday though!

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Yeah, we really miss that view, David. Here's a photo of it looking due south for anyone curious. The high point in the background is Dutchman Peak in the Siskiyou Mountain range, just north of the California border.

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Ed,

I guess I forgot about the driveway. Wasn't THAT bad..... when your driving a rental that you could care less about.......

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We need to get you back out here again, Rusty, so you can see our new place.

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And since I am not to far from Ed Rusty can stop by my place to. :ok:

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Plan a Mini-Meet..... Gives me a reason to travel....

Rusty

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Hey guys, well Crustine has been leaking oil at the filter for quite some time; today while at the shop I changed the oil and noticed the leak was Really bad. Steady drip from the filter this time. Come to find out the leak was from the sending unit, it wasn't leaking at the Threads, but it was pushing through the unit and out the top.
Just wanted to say Napa does have these sending units for $11. Here is the part number if someone wants to document it. # OP6619

By the way...no leak now! lol

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Well, driving Crustine 24/7 has been nothing but awesome. She's been running like a top.

So to keep a long story short the new pressure plate springs took their toll on the old clutch bell crank and almost snapped one of the crank rods. lol Was in the middle of town last Thursday evening and went to stop....had no clutch....pulled into the gas station and it was to dark to see what was wrong so I limped home in 3rd gear. Friday morning I looked under and found the bell crank rod bent and that one of the welds broke. Pretty poor welding from the factory! :banghead: Anyhow, snapped a picture that I'll upload in the morning.

Today in the wee hours of the morning I pulled the bell crank and re-welded the rod back in place after bending it back. Now we have some throw! Never has that truck shifted smoother since I have owned it.

Well, another bug fixed. :upyes:

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Pictures as promised. Doesn't look as bad as it really was in the picture. lol

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Wow! A bell crank...my clutch actuator was (will be again) hydraulic...I thought I was buying a dual master cylinder brake setup, until I followed the second reservoir line over to the clutch arm.

Your repair looks very solid.

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Yeah, being as I had to remove the trans bolts and jack the rear of the motor up so I could get the bell crank out....I figured I'd really turn the welding heat up and stack up those welds. Shouldn't have any problems for another 50 years. lol

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Great progress on your GMC ,Great Looking Truck.

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Thanks!

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Hey guys! Well a member from a different forum named Ryan gave me this 1962 305D. Free and even delivered free! Came complete from a/f to oil pan minus the starter. Ran when he pulled it and it's been in the garage sitting ever since. Not quite sure what I'm gonna do with this engine, but I'll figure out something. Might go with some boost on this one in the future.

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Well today I changed the oil in Crustine. Went with 20w-50 and power punch additive. Also had to have a little fun.

0-55 MPH in 17 seconds. lol



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Well yesterday was the local car show. Ed and I met at the local gas station and then caravanned to the show. Little later John with the Studebaker showed up.
Due to high temps....round 105+ the show was not all the successful this year, but it was still great to be with friends. :thumbsup:

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Well Crustine's 600 eddy is really hating this hot weather. Engine has been running a little above norm, but that's to be expected in 110 degree weather. Right now there's a huge flat spot off idle and the carb is starting to load the engine up and nasal leak like mad. SO, between a jet down kit and a carb rebuild kit I was at half the cost of a 500 cfm 1404 so I bit the bullet and decided to down grade. Been wanting to go smaller as I like the size of the primaries much better on the 500. The new carb should be here on Thursday and I'll finally be installing a pressure regulator. That was part of my problem is to much fuel pump pressure. Should see a bit more gas mileage and less nasal leakage now. Also gonna replace fuel filters and check the lines. Will update on the progress.

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New carb and pressure regulator are on, engine runs smoother now. Does need the secondaries jetted down and probably one step down again on the primaries. No flat spots and smooth acceleration now. Will get some pictures and footage soon. Have to put a new fuel psi gauge on there cause the one on there is junk. :teehee:

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Regulator set to 5.5 psi hot....runs good! No more cranking over for 5 minutes when it's 100 degrees out.

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Put new front shocks on this truck a couple weeks ago...all I can say is....Man...these were the best bang for the buck yet.

KYB Monomax shocks:


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These shocks make it feel like a SBC is up front rather than a 900 pound beast. lol Going over bumps and uneven back roads has been much nicer....doesn't have a dang rocking chair affect for miles after one bump.

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Took some shots of Crustine today. 1st cold start of the new year. And 1st long over due bath of the year. :teehee:

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That ol girl looks great!:welldone:

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Glad to see Crustine over here too TJ.:crazyyippee::blink:

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With my new job being 30 miles away and 10 hours a day....Crustine is now an evening/weekend driver. Man do I miss driving the old truck every day of the week, but I was in major need of a job change as well. Super happy with the new one by the way(and the paychecks. :teehee:).
Anyhow...the seat cover that was given to me as a gift about 3 years ago was just to torn up to be on the seat any longer. Found this one and it arrived today. Have to say I am pleased with the quality of it.

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Looks good TJ! Is that pockets in the front? Our trucks could sure use some more storage for pens and such.