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Thats what I am talkin about. I am all about comfy! I was getting ready to order a new tilt column, but now I am gonna wait till I get those seats in to see if I need a shorter one.

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I'm taking a break from the wiring, since Kevin finished welding up my coverted blazer gas filler tube and adding a bit to my blazer tank. I painted, installed and connected all the fuel and vent tubes. It turned out really nice. I got the idea for the filler tube from Livrat another member and modified it a little.

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There are some more pics with the tubes attached

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Dat looks puurdy:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Jugernot, truck is looking great, i was just playing with my truck this weekend trying to plan out the wiring and thought about puting the fuse block in the kick panel vent, then saw you did it, how funny. but i have a few questions for you, how are you planning on routing the wires from the fuse panel to the engine, headlight section? in plain getting all wires to outside the cab? did you still use the painless wire disconnect the normally goes thru the firewall?
Do you happen to have a picture of the the fuse panel installed? if your willing to share if not i understand, i have a couple of secerts that i want to keep on my truck as well until its done.

Thanks,
Phil

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I used an 18 curcuit universal non GM column ingition harness from painless. (pictured below). it does not have the firewall connector like the OEM style harness. its all one piece.

If you are going to put your harness into the vent, make sure that you have the turn signal flasher fuses install to check fitment ans accessiblity.

As for the wires the go into the engine compartment, Kevin put a hole through the kick panel. I do not have a picture of it but it is oposite the kick panel vent opening some where around the area shown by yellow in the picture below.

I have no problems sharing, in fact a couple of memebers have used our idea for the gas filler door.

I hope this helps you out.

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pcorriveau951,

Just another thought, you could probable also put the harness through this area, but of course on the drivers side.

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thank you for sharing, im trying to decide which way i want to go, i hate the look of wires im trying to figure a way to get it all done with very minimal amounts of wires being seen anywhere in the truck, going to be alot of work but i think it will be worth it.

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Any updates on this build guys?

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Sorry the only update I have is that I had a vistor today, who said my paint was to loud and gave me a ticket.....................

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:lol:

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Dude I think that dam Cop parked on your Smart car:lol: So is that the new daily commuter?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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I wish, just show and tell as the little one's school

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I didn't see that paint option when I got my Magnum lol

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jesse james the bike builder once said : "international color for scared is yellow" lol just a thought but nice truck man lol

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Okay, Well I'm trying to light the inspiration fire and motivated myself to get to work on Lemon Drop. So I finished installing by March Performance Serpentine Belt system. After three trips to Napa I found the proper belt size, which was a couple of inches less that what the instruction stated.

I also used a piece of 3/8 inch brake line to fad up a fuel line from the carb to the pump. I will be using a piece of stainless steel tube to replace it (more bling). I may have an issued with the routing of the lower radiator hose, but since I plan on using electric fans it may not be a problem.

I think I will work on the AC/Heater hoses next.. I can’t decide if I want to use steel braided to black. I know the steel braided would look great, but $$$ has been a little hard to find.

I have not inspired myself enough to finish the wiring thought.

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looking good. keep chugging along.

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I say use black hoses and paint the clamps a satin black..

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I was thinking black hoses and polished clamps

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It's come a long way.....can't wait to see it finished up and on the road...do you have a target date?

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I'm shooting for my daughter's high school graduation...................She'll be 5 in March.


I would like to get the engine running by summer, this summer.

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Okay, I spent about 2 hours trying to figure out what fittings I needed for the AC Heater lines. Then compared the priced with a braided hose and rubber hose. The braided kit would total $600. The rubber hose kit would total $350. This is using stainless fittings from www.gottoshow.com. So because of the cost I will probably go with the rubber hose.

Anyone know of a place to get a show stuff cheaper?

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You might be able to get the hose made cheaper at the Parker fitting store in Sac. I think its called Sac. Hose and fittings. it right off the Causeway.

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I did a quick search, but could not find anything about that business. Anyone got any info on this company?

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Very slick build.

Mine isn't nearly as far along as yours, but I never thought of how much hoses were going to cost for the vintage air system on my truck.... add it to the list $$$:lol:

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Do I have to do everything for you!:lol:

http://maps.live.com/localsearch/det...Yp02&mkt=en-us

Same place I use.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Just a thought, how will you tighten the fittings on the other side (in vent area inside the truck), when you put all the hoses in?

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The lower hoses (heater hoses) will go in first, one at a time. The other two there is just enough room to get an open end wrech in to tighten the fittings.

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Looks light a road trip..............How are the prices?

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High like everything else these days. Call first with just what you need to see how much and make sure they have it in stock. If you get it set up I can swing by and pick it up for you as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is a sneak peak of my weekends progress!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/rokcrln/IRS30.jpg

And yes it will drive this low! I think next time you and I go to the goodguys show we need to just drive around like everyone else. It will sure make buying parts allot easier!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...RSALLDOWN1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/rokcrln/IRS25.jpg

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Very Nice, I Like. Did you ever find out what those rivit things in the doors were for? Goodguys, yes we do need to go to the next show, when is it. Oh here we go.......Lucky me I'm off that weekend too.

27th All American Get Together
Mar. 28 - Mar. 29, 2009
Alameda County Fairgrounds

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Rivit's, I don't recall them but as for the show were their, we will be walking this time but we are so their!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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I finally found a little drive to work on Lemon Drog and just figured out why it has stalled so long. I spend 20 minutes trying to get the lower rad hose on the water pump with no luck. So I pulled the AC compresser and got it to slip right on. Now because of the March Performance pulley system I could not just put an off the shelf lower rad hose on it. Big AL 71 helped me with a part # for the lower rad hose, which needed to be cut to fit. (He has the same pulley system). So I spent another 30 minutes trying to figure out were to cut hose to fit around the AC compresser without rubbing the frame. Well I really F#$@ that up and now the hose is useless.

So I moved onto the next project of installing the power steering hoses. Which should have been a easy 15 minute job. <<<<<<<<WRONG>>>>>>>>>. I got the hoses on with no problems, but decided I needed to adjust the high preasure hose on the pump to clean up the look a little. Well will trying to loosen the hose fitting, the pump fitting that the hose fitting attaches to came lose. Easy fit I thougt. <<<<<<<<<<<WRONG>>>>>>>> I could not get a wrench around the fitting because the low presure hose clamp and the lower power steering braket were in the way. So I removed the clamp and bracket but was still not able to get the wrech on the fitting. So now I have to remove the whole pump to tighten the fitting.

I spend about two hours and accomplished nothing.

So back to my orignal conclusion regarding the stall on Lemon Drop. Well I just a little frustrated that I have to take things part (usually more that once) to move forward.

But I guess that is what you get when you try to personalize or customize something. So Lemon Drop will sit some more, until I can modivate my self again. I have too many other things to do around my house anyway.


All right now that I have vented. Big Al 71 is going to take some more pictures of his set up and I ordered another rad hose. So it has now turned into a $60 lower radiator hose. I think I will play around with the 1st hose to figure out where to cut to new one. CROSS YOUR FINGERS.

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No luck on the lower Rad hose, I think I will have to buy one of those metal flexible ones. I just recently ordered and received my electric fans and fan shroud from GMCPauls Truck Parts www.gmcpauls.com.

I followed this how to link and assembily was easy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216128

But I have a question, which electric fan relay switch should I use?

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Personally this is the unit I am looking to use. (just using this web site to show as it has a good description of unit... actually a fairly good price too)

http://www.jaycorptech.com/pc-37-16-...version-3.aspx

http://www.jaycorptech.com/images/PRODUCT/large/37.jpg

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looking back through some old builds , are there any finished pics of this truck??

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As far as I know he is still pluckin away at getting her done

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Everything came to a screetching halt do to work and home responsibilities. I have some free time now and will start things up again. I really hope to have Lemon Drop running this summer. I'm decided to seek the help of a professional to complete the Painless wire harness install. I found it to be mentally painfull and don't want it to go up in smoke when the key is turned.

I'm slowly piecing together the bits needed to bag all four corners. I only need the brains and tanks. I had to switch to bags, so I could get the truck out of my steep driveway.

I'm planning on switching out the TH350 trans for a 700R4. LFD will be helping me with aligning the front sheet metal, wet sanding and polishing. Once the above listed items are completed I think it will be a down hill run until it meets the road.

Today I picked up my first welder Lincoln 175 for a great price. I could not turn it down I paid $450.

Thanks for checking it. I will keep everyone posted on the progress. I don't think anyone wants to see Lemon Drop complete as much as I do. It has been 10 years since I started this project.

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cant wait to see it out on the road

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I picked up another tool yesterday. It was such a good deal I could not pass on. I'm sure it will come in handy for something.