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Offline audrima

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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #45 on: May 24, 2011, 11:13:08 am »
Thanks, yes there is a lot of memories with her and I like to get her all finished so on day when I have a child I can pass it down to them.

 Right now I'm looking to replace the seals and such.  I would like to get her running and fully street legal before I do anything cosmetic. Safe and reliable is the first thing on my list. ^_^
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #46 on: May 24, 2011, 03:13:38 pm »
     Safe and reliable should be first on the list for everyone, though I understand some don't think that way.  Nice work on the truck.
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #47 on: May 24, 2011, 04:18:17 pm »
+1 on the safety issue.
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #48 on: May 25, 2011, 12:37:47 am »
thanks Bake and beastie! :) yes safety is the most impotent for me then reliability. :)

right now I'm working on getting the e-brake fixed (does not work all the way) and check the rear breaks, and the steering is kind of wobbly now (like a tired is not on all the way). =^_^=

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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #49 on: June 04, 2011, 02:30:30 pm »
     By the time you are done you are going to know the truck inside and out, which is awesome, I wish more women would take more interest in vehicles some time, not all, but more would be better.
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #50 on: June 04, 2011, 03:50:09 pm »
*smiles* thanks bake. I hope I do know her inside and out ^_^. Guess it's just how I was raised. lol


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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #51 on: June 10, 2011, 11:32:09 pm »
I changed the fuel filter yay!!! lol ( I hope I put it in right :P ) ya not much done this week been way to hot for my fragile system. I am hoping on Sunday or Monday to fix the speed-o and maybe power wash the engine(good idea?). love to put a radio it, but have not found one yet lol. maybe just maybe put the side boards on lol.  (though you all seem to hate the kind I have o.0 )



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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #52 on: June 15, 2011, 10:26:18 pm »
Yes, there is a right and wrong way to install a filter. Its 50/50 if you dont read which way it is supposed to go.
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #53 on: July 01, 2011, 07:09:42 pm »
I got it in right ^_^, I also "installed" a radio. Found a set of speaker in a box thingy (2 comps in a carpet covered box) and wired that to a "Radio" from a 07 Rocketa Bali-150 lol  ran some wires and hide it under the seat. it sucks but it's tunes from my XM unit so as long as I'm not on the interstate or revving high I can here it.

This weekend if I'm not dragged all around the state. I will be working on my truck, Air filter, hood, maybe them side steps and hitch, speedo cable(again >.<)  and general cleaning. :)


Mariah

PS: I got a job finally :D at Auto Zone lol.
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #54 on: July 01, 2011, 08:23:59 pm »
congrats on the new job !!!
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #55 on: July 01, 2011, 09:33:25 pm »
discounts!
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #56 on: July 02, 2011, 09:47:06 pm »
thanks :D yes I get a 20% discount! that's a nice savings if I remember right a complete new a/c system for my truck cost $670! with discount it's $560 or something like that. :D  I can't wait to start buying thing. ^_^

but first! I need to clean her lol

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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #57 on: July 03, 2011, 12:04:48 am »
Make sure you buy parts that you dont have to get at ghettozone at the junk yard, it will save you $
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #58 on: July 03, 2011, 05:22:08 pm »
If I worked at a parts store I would probably bring something home everyday and end up still owing them on payday!  ;D
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Re: Grandfathers memory 78 GMC 3/4 ton pickup.
« Reply #59 on: July 03, 2011, 06:19:23 pm »
hahaha  you and me both man.  that just wouldnt work for me .
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