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Still debating fan shroud options. But in the meantime I installed the exhaust manifolds with new gaskets and torqued to spec. Next, I tackled the valley cover, knock sensors, and wiring harness for that. Then I cleaned the injectors (just blew them off as they worked fine beforehand), installed new injector o-rings, and installed the fuel rails. I had to create a new fuel pressure regulator vacuum line as the old GM one wouldn't snake that way and had a couple issues. I used some 3/16" brake line, flared it, slipped over the vac tubing tips, shrink wrapped them, and Bob's your uncle. It turned out very well. Finally, I bolted on the intake, torqued it, and I'm very pleased with how it's looking so far.

I also had a buddy come over and we had a brew and chat in the shop. We were discussing the truck and he asked, "What are you going to do with that steering wheel?"

I have the original green wheel mocked in place on the original column right now to help me visualize the brake lines to the MC, just so I don't have any interference issues.

"I was thinking of getting a 67/68 wheel, honestly," I replied. "I like the look of those. Original era. Stylish. Not ugly." I was wondering if he wanted to buy it or something.
"Oh man, I wouldn't do that."
"What? Why?" I asked.
"You're not going to use it?"
"No. I've always hated those style wheels. They're ugly as sin."
"I think that's terrible idea," he said. "Just think of all the hands in your family that have touched this wheel."

My jaw literally dropped. Ugh. What an unreal insight. I raised my brew to him. Needless to say that old, ugly, cracked wheel will be on this truck when it is completed. What a night.