I love my truck. Its my first truck and I'm its 3rd owner. It needs a tune up in transmission (slips from 1st to 2nd when making a U-turn), ball joints and an alignment. Since the a/c is pretty much blowing whatever air is outside and it's in the high 90's where I am, it has priority. It also need a new heating core, but I been putting that off. I prefer to be cold than sweating in misery.

This morning, I went to Auto Zone for a replacement gasket that sits in between the a/c line and compressor. I also picked up some brake cleaner to remove the dye. Then I went over to Big Lots to purchase 134-A freon for $5 a (12 oz.) can. Yes, Big Lots now carries this freon and it is cheapest out there (as far as I know). Grab some if you need it.

 

Are you watching me with a hidden camera?

 

I rolled up my windows because it's going to rain.
:P

The work starts this weekend. Oil change, a/c recharge.

 

let my wife drive it

 

I'll never divulge my secret, Muhuhahahahaha!!!! Here, maybe this will make you feel better. (The bit after the shuttle take off is what you're looking for.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLnMH47kzro

 

So, me and my big, honkin' cast took baby out for a drive today. Took a little getting used to working the accelerator with the cast, but eventually I got the hang of it without hitting anything. So much so that I ended up doing a favor for my boat shop buddy and hauled an engine block over to the rebuilder for him. It was a good day.

 

I removed the CB radio, field stripped it, cleaned all the coffee drips out of evey nook, cranny and ****. Sanded and painted the top a fresh coat of black. Added two brackets to the bottom to bolt on the floor mount ears at a better angle.
Decided to replace the 33 year old mic with a new one, and redid the power cord. Will reinstall everything Friday.

 

Changed the transmission fluid and filter. I also added some Lucas stop slip. What a difference a little maintainance makes! It's shifting smoother and it's even just a little more generous on the mpg's!

 

Finished up what I started, redid the drums in the back.... Jeez, I will be glad when I don't have drum brakes to play with.

All new wagner pads, and she stops real good now.

 

Did you get the 1-ton wheel cylinders?