Bagged620bulletside Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I feel like this would be a cool little thread and get some movement in this section of the forum. Rules just post what mods/work you have done to your truck the day that you did it. Enjoy and keep trucking! Found a bench seat out of a 720 in the yard its mint! Also found a dome light cover didn't think that would ever happen. Quote Link to comment
DATSKAOS Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm getting my 720 ready for the upcoming River Run-West Coast Nationals On Friday I installed a fresh pair of Slam Specialties air bags On Saturday I used fabric paint on my faded seats... I then installed some Billet armrests Quote Link to comment
Guss517 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I fixed my power steering pressure line!!! Finally no leaks!! Quote Link to comment
wallaccx Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm getting my 720 ready for the upcoming River Run-West Coast Nationals On Friday I installed a fresh pair of Slam Specialties air bags On Saturday I used fabric paint on my faded seats... What kind of paint did you use on the seats? I've always wondered if painting the fabric made it too stiff... are you happy with the result you got? Quote Link to comment
DATSKAOS Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I used Simply Spray brand Fabric Spray. 1 can per seat...could have used another can. Results are pretty good..the fabric stays suptle and soft. I have yet to install them back in the truck, so I'm not sure if it will rub off yet. Stuff is available on eBay. I got mine at Hobby Lobby. Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I'm getting my 720 ready for the upcoming River Run-West Coast Nationals... I then installed some Billet armrests Those look awesome! Where did you get them? Quote Link to comment
Bagged620bulletside Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Everything Looks great!DATSKAOS, I'm looking to lay mine out this coming winter. Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Got rid of the old non functioning Sears and Roebuck, (talk about OLD!) cassette player today and made a delete panel out of some galvanized steel left over from a roof repair on my house. (it was rusted metal with peeling chrome, I got bored and painted it one day) Why in the hell the previous owner hacked up the dash like this I will never know! The damn radio didn't sit well there either. No mounting brackets or anything, it was always falling out! Besides the fact there are TWO PLACES in the console where a radio is SUPPOSED to go! I tried to sand and trim the hole, but didn't make much difference... Plate in, didn't like the rough, unfinished metal. Took plate out and painted flat black. Looks much better IMO. Also cleaned up the dash, had a thick dusting of pollen. And applied some armor all. Eventually I am going to install a more modern audio system with CD and an aux input for my iPod, I can modify this to use as a mounting plate for it. Also I drove it about 100 miles today. ON EARTH DAY NO LESS! Damn the treehuggers! LOL! :devil: 1 Quote Link to comment
Guss517 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/albums/w531/GUSS517/?action=view¤t=image_zpsedb18077.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w531/GUSS517/image_zpsedb18077.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket Pictures, Images and Photos" /></a> I didnt do much to it, but finally figured how to load pics! Quote Link to comment
Guss517 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thats better!! Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 i put a new fuel pump in my 720 today and i drove it Quote Link to comment
Guss517 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I removed my bumper a couple of days ago,& picked up sum wheels!! Now wait n for tires!! Quote Link to comment
nismo24096 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Bought one...lol Quote Link to comment
720life Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 A few days ago, I finished installing my new Weber 32/36 with a Mr. Gasket Fuel Pressure Regulator. :D Today I put in a new set of Plug wires, new Battery, washed it down a bit and buffed the front bumper and took it for a drive up White Pass to see the power difference over the stock carb. One word, Wow. Before the weber, it felt like it had about 400 pounds of weight in the back. Now it climbs right up without even having to push it hard. It was a good test to see how well it did at higher elevation as Packwood sits at about 1100 ft and highest point on White Pass is 4500 ft. Still have to route the fuel lines to theyre final places but Ill do that soon when I put in all the new fuel line I have waiting. Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Well, it was running like crap this morning, so checked it out and found out one of the garbage Xact plug wires the previous owner had used had come apart from the boot. Another was loose. Damn cheap auto parts! Checked the plugs, they are OK, but look old and burnt. May as well replace them too. Go to Advance Auto where my neighbor works to get some NGK plugs and wires, got the plugs, wires had to be ordered, will be here Friday. Good thing I have a third car! Quote Link to comment
KRAKER Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Started on my Megaquirt tonight. Going to take it to work tomorrow and test it before I go any further. Quote Link to comment
Bagged620bulletside Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Finally picked up the correct grill. I also did new V-belts and about to do brakes when i get back from leave and I need to pic of a Mr. gasket fuel pressure reg like the one above I think I am having Fuel pressure issues. Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 drove it to work parled it and took this pic when i got home . now the wife says we should keep it Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well, it was running like crap this morning, so checked it out and found out one of the garbage Xact plug wires the previous owner had used had come apart from the boot. Another was loose. Damn cheap auto parts! Checked the plugs, they are OK, but look old and burnt. May as well replace them too. Go to Advance Auto where my neighbor works to get some NGK plugs and wires, got the plugs, wires had to be ordered, will be here Friday. Good thing I have a third car! Friday, Apr. 26. Parts came in today... WHOOT! :thumbup: Here was my problem: Wire ripped apart from the boot.The boot is on the road somewhere. Figured I may as well replace this while I was at it. Preheater hose is trashed! NEW Parts: (Well, actually the manual came with the truck.) New preheater hose on. Plugs and wires on. NGK wires are FANCY! NGK G-power plugs... YEAH G! G-power, put a cap in yo ass! Also tuned and adjusted my carb. It was stalling and running rough at idle for a long time. Now I just have to figure out WTF is up with my speedometer and odometer not working... EDIT:Saturday, April 27 found the problem this afternoon. Slid out the cluster to check the speedo cable. Looked OK, until I disconnected it! The cable was broken about 8 inches from the speedometer. Guess I am going to Advance Auto again to get another one. And I figured while I had everything out I may as well clean up back there. Looks like the seal on the cable at the transmission is worn out. There is gear oil everywhere... SMELLS DISGUSTING! Cleaned it all up, Washed the gauge cluster trim panels and lenses in the sink with some Dawn, Waxed the outer lenses, Shiny...looks like NEW! Quote Link to comment
720life Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Finally picked up the correct grill. I also did new V-belts and about to do brakes when i get back from leave and I need to pic of a Mr. gasket fuel pressure reg like the one above I think I am having Fuel pressure issues. Ill assume you meant to say Need to PICK UP a fuel pressure...But here is a pic of the one ive got for a Weber 32/36. I put the radiator cap next to it for some size comparison. It feels/looks like a nice heavy duty one, not a cheapo. I got it from my local parts store for about 36 bucks with some different size hose fittings and about a 18 inch length of hose included. Adjustable from .5-5.5 PSI. Quote Link to comment
720life Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 drove it to work parled it and took this pic when i got home . now the wife says we should keep it Heck ya keep it, looks nice to me! Quote Link to comment
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