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Oh yeah , I've got to have the e-level .
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Let me know how the Accuair works for you guys, I plan to run it on mine as well.

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Coming along nice can't wait to see it finished
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This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

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I dont know how I have missed this build...


WOW very nice details !!!!!


Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

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I've got a few things i've been working on . I'll get some pics up hopefully by tomorrow.
Welcome Al !!

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I've got a few things i've been working on . I'll get some pics up hopefully by tomorrow.
Welcome Al !!

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Cant wait this has been one of my favorite builds over the years of being on this board..

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Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have.

Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could?

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Also, did you buy the bezel from them or did you have one already?

Thanks

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I'm totally satisfied with the Dakota Digital setup . IMO , the ultimate backlighting color would be Teal . From my conversations with them, they have no plans to make that another color option . So i settled on blue. Wiring and setup are a breeze . The average guy with minimal auto electrical know how shouldn't have trouble. Instructions are pretty thorough .
Bezel was purchased from a board vendor . It's a simple bolt in.
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finally took the time to get my park lights to come on with the headlights. Seems that Painless omits the needed wire now. If any of you guys installs the Painless Wiring harness (67-72), you will need to do this in order for it to function as original on 69-72 year models and it if want the park lights to be on with the headlights on 67-68 year models.

On this pic you can see the empty terminal slot on the connector. This is terminal #3 on the headlight switch and has voltage present ONLY when the switch is pulled fully out. Also in this pic you can see the terminal marked #7. Corresponds with #7 on the switch and has voltage present only in the middle position and feeds the park lamps.

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Simply add a jumper between terminals #3 and 7. When the headlights are on, you are feeding power to the park lamp terminal (#7) by means of terminal #3. The painless kit will come with extra terminals making it a breeze to do.
1st pic shows wire for #7 terminal being removed from the plug.
2nd pic shows the terminal location on the switch body.
3rd pic, clip the #7 terminal off the wire and replace with new terminal supplied in the parts kit. before crimping or soldering, add a second wire ( 3-4" long) to the terminal and bring this wire to the empty slot (#3) on the plug. Crimp or solder another terminal on the opposite end before inserting in the slot.

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Before and after !

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I'm using that exact same harness - thanks for the tip and how-to pics.

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Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler...

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Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man!
Oh, subscribed too.

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Thank you for the information. I just ordered the same one that you have with the exception that I got the orange back light instead of the blue.

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Your very welcome.

Glad i could help !!
Thanks !:chevy:
Great, you're going to love it. Just holler if you have any questions once you start installing it !

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Well i've just been playing around with this and that while waiting to get more done on the bedsides. They are presently sitting in Slick Sand awaiting blocking. I got the new door gaskets installed today and these new SoffSeal ones made all the difference. No more slamming the doors. I also machined a blank knob to replace the cigerette lighter and match the ones for the wiper and headlight switches. Its retained in the socket by an o-ring. A little polishing followed by a clear powder coat and it'll be done.
Looks like i'll spend the rest of the week putting sound deadner in the doors and installing the one piece glasses. More to follow as i make noticeable progress.:chevy:

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such cool touches on an OUTSTANDING truck !

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Thanks Mike ! Hopefully we can meet on Power Tour.:chevy:
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That would be great, cant wait to see yours !

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As time allows , I've been working on getting the one piece door glass installed. Also swapped out my door gaskets to Soff Seal ones and my doors now close effortlessly. No more slamming doors shut . I'm happy !!!!
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what are you switching from on the door gaskets ? The reason i ask is because i pretty much have to body tackle my passenger door to close it !! LOL

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Any part numbers for the gaskets? Are they glue in?

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Mike , I have no idea what brand they were . Bought them a long time ago . All I remember is that they were pretty cheap .
Sorry I can't help more than that .

Rob, they are the standard glue in style. SoffSeal # is 9009. Pricing on their website shows $71 direct from them . I picked these up for $50 at CTC swap meet.
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fenders look great. I am stuck in the cab. With no end in sight.

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Here's a good reliable source for them,... and in stock!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sf...s/?prefilter=1

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Ya buddy I love it get those bed side painted I can't wait to see it finished

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Yep, and a good price !
Getting back on them soon . We are now shooting to get it to Good Guys-Dallas in March . I'm still have to pull the engine again . Needs way more Wow factor !!
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WOW !!!!! BADAZZ truck !!

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That's cool man can't wait to see her finished

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Subscribed! Just read every word of the thread. Great work so far.

I like your style. Your truck has a a lot in common with what i have planned for mine, so i'm very inspired watching yours come to life.

I'm curious to see/hear what you've done with your frame and wheel tubs to fit the tires...
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Thank you ! The rear frame rails are stock with only a c notch . Bed floor has been raised 3" and the wheel tubs are widened by about roughly 7" . Can't recall the exact measurement at the moment. Also, stock trailing arms are attached to a Porterbuilt crossmember for adjustability. The 9" rear has been narrowed to fit 20x12 wheels with a 4" backspacing .
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are those bed side done yet

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i seen on the board today is your birthday, Happy-Birthday. your build is Awesome, keep up the great work:ito:

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Not quite . My time and attention this past week has been spent gathering info for a EFI setup for the big block.

Thanks, Thanks and will do !!

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if you have not decided on a efi set up , i dont know if you have looked into f.a.s.t for one of your options , i have a complete f.a.s.t set up on my camaro's big block for the past three years and it woks like a champ , i have it set up to run on e85 , here is a pix of my set up , good luck

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Wow. That's a sweet setup , Raul ! I have looked at FAST efi and they have some of the best stuff out there . I wound up making a killer deal on a Ram Jet setup from Street & Performance.
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