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Post by meigsican on Feb 2, 2022 12:52:42 GMT -8
Hello Courier fans. After a long search, I finally found the truck I was looking for! A sweet 72 all original with only 97K miles. Not bad for a 50-year old! I have just started my education and looking forward to learning from this forum. Looks like maybe not much action on here? ![]() Can't wait to get in to this truck. I know it needs brakes and a clutch slave cylinder and probably a few other bits like any other old vehicle. Its runs and shifts great so at least I can move it around. I think it wont take much to get it sorted out.
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Post by rmfool on Feb 2, 2022 12:57:19 GMT -8
Sweet
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Post by gil on Feb 24, 2022 9:11:43 GMT -8
Hello Courier fans. After a long search, I finally found the truck I was looking for! A sweet 72 all original with only 97K miles. Not bad for a 50-year old! I have just started my education and looking forward to learning from this forum. Looks like maybe not much action on here? ![]() Can't wait to get in to this truck. I know it needs brakes and a clutch slave cylinder and probably a few other bits like any other old vehicle. Its runs and shifts great so at least I can move it around. I think it wont take much to get it sorted out.
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Hey, How's the build going? I'm in California too, Santa Barbara, I may be driving North this weekend to pick up a 74, trying to make a deal. We'll see. |
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Post by rmfool on Feb 24, 2022 23:17:31 GMT -8
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Post by meigsican on Mar 3, 2022 16:11:38 GMT -8
I'm making a little progress. Finally got the brakes sorted out. Put on new shoes and got all the adjusters freed up. This truck sat for over 20 years(!) so things were a little sticky. BUT being from back east where these trucks have largely melted into a pile of rust, I am constantly amazed at how easily things on this one come apart. Right now I am replacing the fuse block and cleaning up some wiring. Hopefully everything will be energized and working soon. Slowly getting a to-do list together and a box of parts.....
So did you buy the V8 '74? I bought my truck from a retired auto glass installer. He was able to source a windshield but not a back glass. He ended up cutting a piece and using a different "universal" rubber to install it. So I got it with new front and rear glass, a new alternator and belts, and four new tires! 
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Post by rmfool on Mar 3, 2022 19:02:07 GMT -8
Nice. Its a bit dead around here but a few people chime in here and there.
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