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knomadd 08-06-2014 04:16 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Thanks Mike, I can't wait for the cold air! I may not see the truck much after that though. The wife has already told me she will be driving it more now. :lol:

knomadd 08-07-2014 05:53 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
It's charged and she runs coooooool! I need to get the glove box in, and reinstall the stereo, then the grille, and she'll be on the road again!

BigDaddyV 08-08-2014 06:18 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Grats bud, I know its nice to have that A/C. Mine probably wont have it for another year or so, but I'm still in the Frame part of my build

jmorri34 08-09-2014 01:48 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Trucks looking great man!! Been looking through and I love the grill, very sharp!!

knomadd 08-11-2014 10:07 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Thanks guys!

I took the time this evening to finish installing the bow tie in the grille.

I used 3/4" plywood end cap, made of aluminum. I cut two pieces down to fit inside the emblem, carefully measured and drilled for the factory studs, then used push on nuts to hold the channels to the emblem. I drilled a hole for a bolt on the opposite end of each channel. I also cut two more smaller pieces for the back side of the grille and drilled holes in them so I could sandwich the front and back pieces around the grille bars. This pic of the back should help with the explanation...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...pse55bf344.jpg
I used 1/4-20 bolts, lock washers and nuts, tightened them down and added a nyloc nut as a jam nut. Shouldn't go anywhere.

This is the front piece. Notice the v-cut... I did this to bend the channel to match the angle of the grille. This isn't completely tightened down yet.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps7c0dc1f3.jpg

Here's a view from the top... Flush!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps19c906fd.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps4bc32e73.jpg

I'm pretty happy with it. This will be easier to take off if I need to.

El Campo 08-11-2014 10:36 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Very nice work Duane. Never understood how they attached those but looks like you have a good solid way of doing it.

screaminchevypickup 08-12-2014 01:02 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Looking good Duane!!

Bennett68C10 08-12-2014 04:41 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Nice job

BigDaddyV 08-12-2014 06:09 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Well done sir!

mcbassin 08-12-2014 08:56 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Very nice! love them blue bowties :metal:

knomadd 08-12-2014 09:27 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by El Campo (Post 6798368)
Very nice work Duane. Never understood how they attached those but looks like you have a good solid way of doing it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup (Post 6798570)
Looking good Duane!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 6798629)
Nice job
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddyV (Post 6798647)
Well done sir!
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6798776)
Very nice! love them blue bowties :metal:
Thanks guys! Now I just need to get the old outer grille off and put this shiny new one on.

knomadd 08-12-2014 03:08 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
New hinges showed up today from Eddie Motorsports. Thanks Laidbackrecreations!!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps26d3e62a.jpg

BigDaddyV 08-12-2014 03:10 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Very nice!!!! I wish I could run those, but my Slosh tubz tell me "No"

screaminchevypickup 08-13-2014 12:28 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Sweet! That didn't take long. Thanks for the business..

knomadd 08-14-2014 10:04 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddyV (Post 6799213)
Very nice!!!! I wish I could run those, but my Slosh tubz tell me "No"
Yeah, I thought about that, but I don't think I'll be going that low on this truck. Or at least not during this phase of the build. Would love it if I could have both, but like you said... "No"
Quote:
Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup (Post 6799899)
Sweet! That didn't take long. Thanks for the business..
Not long at all. It's going to take me longer to get them installed :lol:


Minor update... Sorry no pics :waah:

I started to install the new chrome grille last night. I tried to keep the bumper on, but finally had to just pull it off. Couldn't get everything lined up with it on. It turns out, the passenger side was trying to share space with the lower fender. I'm not sure if the lower fender had been replaced, but it didn't have the same curve as the drivers side. I had to beat on it a bit, as well as the new grille, to get them to sit nicely next to each other. Go figure... aftermarket parts, right?

So between that, and the aftermarket side brackets I've got, the lower rivet holes don't line up. I'm having to get longer rivets for one side (after tweaking the bracket to make the holes line up). I still need to check the other side and probably make adjustments to it too.

BigDaddyV 08-14-2014 10:30 AM
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Ugh, new stuff just dont line up as well as OEM does. Im trying to stall all original as far as the sheel metal. Frame is a different story... :evil grin:

knomadd 08-18-2014 11:58 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
We had some work done to the house over the weekend, so I wasn't able to get as much done to the truck as I wanted, but I did manage to get a little accomplished. I went back through my thread to see if I posted what I'm about to give an update for and I didn't. I also noticed a theme... I forget to take pics a lot. :lol:

I got the billet radio plate installed. Here's the before and after...

Notice the horribly crooked cut job done by a PO.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps6d1ad88e.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psrdkm3oqr.jpg

I saw a cool antenna on another members build thread, so I ordered one myself over the weekend. It's called a Tune Trapper. It's not an amplified antenna, so it doesn't have to be hooked up to a power source, just plugged into the radio. Once that gets here, I'll be able to put the stereo back in, and finally the glove box insert and door. It's so much easier to reach the wires with the glove box out, then to try and do it from under the dash.

knomadd 08-28-2014 03:16 PM
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Huh, this is kind of cool. I found the Low Production Numbers thread that had a link inside to the Vin and Model Number Decoders thread. I found out my truck was built in the Fremont California plant. Did a search and found a Wikipedia page that had this pic of the Fremont plant circa 1972...
Attachment 1295058
It's not too often you find a picture of the plant that was responsible for assembling your truck. Hope you all find this as cool as I do.

jmorri34 08-29-2014 01:00 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 6778237)
On to the disaster that was the grille removal...

So taking the grille out wasn't a problem. That was pretty easy. The problem came later when I had to make a trip to the hardware store for longer bolts to install the fittings on the compressor.

As I'm pulling out of my driveway (I bet you can see where this is going) I feel something weird under the car, so I stop and get out to find the grille UNDER MY FRONT TIRE!!!! :barf: :dohh: I get back in the car and finish driving over the grille and get out to assess the damage...

It doesn't look too horible in this picture, but the emblem is cracked and the two lower bars have broken away from the rest of the grille
http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/...psd67a3610.jpg

Here's the ugly shot..
http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75b1fe7f.jpg

The sad part is that when I leaned the grille against the car I told myself I'd better move it before I leave so I don't run over it. An hour later and I ran over it!

So, now I've got the excuse to replace the entire grille with a chrome outer and a new billet inner... $625+ later... Oh, and truck freight is another way to rape you out of some of your hard earned money. Classic Industries was cheaper with their 15% discount, but freight was $200!!! :cuss:

I wound up cancelling that order and just ordering through Classic Parts.. I hope their shipping isn't that high. I saw $70 added to the overall cost (included in the price listed above) but the fine print said shipping charges may not be exact. :whine:

Just goes to show that it's best to listen to yourself when you think something might happen and just MOVE IT BEFORE IT DOES HAPPEN!!!
Man I sure hate to hear of this, nothing like kicking yourself for doing something you told yourself not to do!!! I been there myself sorry man!

mcbassin 08-29-2014 01:16 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Cool picture of the plant that made your truck, you have one of the St Louis plant?

knomadd 08-30-2014 10:08 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Sorry Mike, but I don't. I found that one by chance.

I got some time this evening to work on the truck. I installed my stereo inside the billet piece.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psac11f713.jpg

I then installed the glove box liner. I've got an auxiliary and iPod connection too.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps45bd2aa4.jpg

And I've been holding out on you. I installed my grille a few weeks ago. The truck's been dirty the whole time and I wanted to clean it before I took pics. I figured if I can drive it around without worrying about it, I can post pics of it dirty. So here it is...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps19df39a7.jpg

I'm debating on painting the black around the headlights on the chrome grille. I'm not sure if I like the solid chrome around the headlights. Haven't decided yet. What do you think? Paint it or leave it?

mcbassin 08-31-2014 12:21 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Looks great Duane! :metal:

cstm68 09-01-2014 11:41 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Truck looks awesome!! Ware did you buy the radio plate?

Bennett68C10 09-02-2014 05:36 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Looks really good Duane, I like the grill the way it is

knomadd 09-02-2014 10:34 AM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6824440)
Looks great Duane! :metal:
Thanks Mike!

Quote:
Originally Posted by cstm68 (Post 6826708)
Truck looks awesome!! Ware did you buy the radio plate?
Thanks! I got it from board member mahanian. I don't know if he's done another run of them or not, but the thread I got mine from hasn't updated since November of 2013. You might PM him and ask if he's going to do more.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 6826889)
Looks really good Duane, I like the grill the way it is
Thanks Keith! I'll add your vote to the tally. So 1 for chrome... that's all I've got.

Any other opinions on chrome vs black (like original) paint on grille?

knomadd 09-06-2014 10:58 PM
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I think I found out where the water in the glove box came from. I took the truck for a run to the parts store today to replace the battery in my daily. It started to rain like mad on the way home. The windshield seal isn't sealing. Had water trickling in on both sides. It was raining so hard the water was coming in under the door panel!!! Apparently the window sweeps don't keep water out. At least my rear window is sealed. :lol:

knomadd 09-10-2014 06:24 PM
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The chrome grille is growing on me, but I'm still not totally sold. Any other opinions on solid chrome vs black painted around the headlight buckets, like factory 71-72?

Also, the big brown truck dropped something off today...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps928d2c21.jpg

It's probably not what you're immediate thought is... One hint... it cost less than $300 shipped to my door.

lolife99 09-10-2014 06:32 PM
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I think the grlle surround NEEDS the paint around the headlight bezel to look correct.
(Just like the 69-70 headllight bezels HAVE to be black,... to look correct)

I would paint yours if it was mine.

slowcpe 09-10-2014 09:01 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Did you buy a lot of t-shirts and hats?

Z10 09-10-2014 11:10 PM
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Duane,
Finally had time to read through your build. Very nice work! If you ever make it out to Midland, give me a shout.

Oh, and I would paint them.

Kris

:gmc2:

jlaird 09-11-2014 04:20 PM
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Duane,

The changes you've made on your truck are all really nice touches. You've made it your own which is what it's all about. Nice job man!

-Josh

knomadd 09-11-2014 06:38 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6838022)
I think the grlle surround NEEDS the paint around the headlight bezel to look correct.
(Just like the 69-70 headllight bezels HAVE to be black,... to look correct)

I would paint yours if it was mine.
I'd agree with that, but since it's a billet grille, I'm obviously not after correct. However, I do very much appreciate your input. I'm still leaning toward painting it, but like I said before, the solid chrome is growing on me. So I have 1 chrome and 1 black vote... (ignoring my indecisiveness, of course)

Quote:
Originally Posted by slowcpe (Post 6838177)
Did you buy a lot of t-shirts and hats?
:lol: not quite. I'll post a pic soon. Just wanted to see if anyone would guess.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Z10 (Post 6838353)
Duane,
Finally had time to read through your build. Very nice work! If you ever make it out to Midland, give me a shout.

Oh, and I would paint them.

Kris

:gmc2:
Thanks for the compliment Kris! And the vote..
1 chrome
2 black

Anyone else care to chime in?

knomadd 09-11-2014 06:45 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlaird (Post 6839227)
Duane,

The changes you've made on your truck are all really nice touches. You've made it your own which is what it's all about. Nice job man!

-Josh
Josh,

Thanks for the compliment. I'm slowly getting it where I'd like it to be. I'm focused more on trying to make it enjoyable to drive than I am anything else. But I just can't leave well enough alone. I can't just put in air conditioning and be happy... That's just too easy :lol: I'll still be making changes, but at a much slower pace than I have so far.

knomadd 09-11-2014 06:48 PM
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Here it is... Sorry to tease you guys for so long...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...pse73dcad0.jpg

OK, I'm not sorry. I couldn't skip the opportunity. ;)

lolife99 09-11-2014 06:53 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 6839393)
I'd agree with that, but since it's a billet grille, I'm obviously not after correct. However, I do very much appreciate your input. I'm still leaning toward painting it, but like I said before, the solid chrome is growing on me. So I have 1 chrome and 1 black vote... (ignoring my indecisiveness, of course)
I understand..
I think the "black" around the headlight bezels, brings the outer perimeter of the "outer grille", to the forefront.

knomadd 09-11-2014 06:55 PM
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So would you say it's matte, satin or flat black? The correct color I mean.

lolife99 09-11-2014 06:58 PM
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I would say satin black.

lolife99 09-11-2014 06:59 PM
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Before you actually paint it.
Mock it up with black electrical tape.
That will give you an idea of the look.

knomadd 09-11-2014 11:47 PM
Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 
I actually thought about that and then read your post. I will do that sometime soon. Definitely before doing anything permanent.

slowcpe 09-11-2014 11:56 PM
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Cool new piece. I have the same one sitting in the garage. Need to break down get it, along with the rest of suspension on.


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