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I just saw that same tip on a show this weekend. I was thinking, why have I been killing myself all these years. It is amazing how the simplest things make are lives so much easier.

I vote weld up the space and cut it in.

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Thanks David. As I'm getting older I'm really starting to figure out this "work smarter not harder" thing I've heard about from old timers over the years.:lol:



I knew that I couldn't be the only one that had the idea of using a floor jack that way.:lol:

Yeah, I'm pretty much sold on welding up the opening and cutting it to fit the control as well. Thanks for your input.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Put the new radio in the old A/C control area, and mount the new A/C controls in the ashtray or radio delete area...

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I fired up the low budget drill press again this weekend and drilled the last holes needed to finish mounting the fuel tank, so at least that's checked off the list now. I still haven't decided whether to paint it or have it powdercoated or just leave it natural.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0758.jpg



It looks like I'll be buying a new hood since the one I have seems to have been damaged when I had it sandblasted. Alan and I both looked it over before it was blasted and there wasn't anything wrong with it other than the small dents on the front of it. When I picked up the hood from the blaster it looked good. That was until we primed it. Once it was primed you could see (2) distinct ridges the entire length of the hood. Look at the picture below to see if you can spot them. I'll give you a hint, look at the area where the hood braces run.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0757.jpg


Alan thinks it would be easier and less time consuming to find a new hood compared to working the metal on this one.

Luckily, I found a "new" hood fairly close to home. I'll be sure to take the time to sand this one by hand instead of having it blasted. Lesson learned.




I also mocked up LFD's 71-72 gas pedal conversion (for 67-70 trucks) and it fit like a glove.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371099



I then disassembled everything and gave it a shiny coat of paint.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0759.jpg


Here's the bracket painted and temporarily installed for a quick picture.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0764.jpg


Fully installed with a "modified" '72 pedal assembly.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0766.jpg

I took it all apart, boxed it up and put it back in the parts pile for later.

Not much else going on this weekend.



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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Nice progress. Looks great!!

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Everything looks great, and that sucks about the hood.

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I am going to Raptor my tank.
It is almost the same as yours, and although it looks good now, it is going to look like crap soon, so I am going to coat it and go down the road.

I also had some warping in my hood from blasting, although not that much.
They make a seam sealer/glue for cars that you can use to glue the hood support to the hood.
We did that and it is hell for stout now, especially after we Raptored the bottom.
Don't trash that hood, it can be saved.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

looking good shannon......

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maybe i'll go that route since I plan on using Raptor for my cab, hood and fender undersides... post some pics when you finish.

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Thanks Alan.


Thanks. We had talked about drilling out the spot welds on the hood braces and taking them out so they wouldn't be in the way when the hood got blasted, but for some reason I decided to leave them in. Good ole hindsight...:waah:


I forgot about Line-X, Lizard Skin, Raptor and those kind of products. That may be the route I take with this tank. Thanks for the reminder.

Do you have any opinions on how to fix the hood? There are (2) ridges that run the entire length of the hood where the braces are located. Do you just hammer them back down?

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Just read your build thread yesterday and finished it just now. Your truck is going to be very nice. I really like it allot. I like that you are going with green. It reminds me of my grandparents 69 Firebird convertible. It had green interior too.

The hood. I am just guessing but I am thinking the hood stretched around the braces and hammering them would not do it. But, I am just guessing. I have no body experience. It's just a thought. Thinking how blasting works and metal heating up and maybe creating a crater affect around the braces.

Keep up the good work and pics!

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Thanks Drew. Like you, I have no bodywork experience either. What happened to the hood is just like said. The combination of the blasting process and the rigidity of the hood braces formed (2) nice ridges. Out of curiousity though I'd like to know how to fix the hood. I guess you could remove the braces and hammer the ridges back down.:confused: I guess it doesn't really matter at this point though because I have another hood lined up already.


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I guess that could be done. But hay, another good hood would be much easier.

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:agree:

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Nice work Shannon and sorry to hear about the hood.
You really need to name your drill press instead of "budget drill press"
That way I can look for it at the hdwr stores.

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you would be looking for the drill press attachment for your floor jack.:lol:

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David you know how it goes, one step forward, twp steps back.:lol:

How about "The Hydraulic Arm Saver"?:lol:


:lol::lol:

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Catching up on many of the builds on the site. Another very nice build! Look forward to seeing the progress.

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Thanks. You and me both.:lol:

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Hmmmm, 19 days and no updates..... SLACKER ! :lol:

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Yep! You hit the nail on the head.:lol: I've been in a bad funk lately. Between having my hours cut back at work due to the economy, yard work/honey-do list, and sinus issues lately I haven't struck a lick. Such is life I know blah, blah, blah...:waah:

On a positive note though, Alan and I talked last night about starting on my cab soon. Hopefully, by the weekend we can get the cab in his shop and get to work on it.

I'll be sure to post pictures if that happens.:lol:

Thanks for proding me along.;)

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Shannon, thats awesome. Looking forward to the progress. I finally got the bonded title and most of the cab patches for my K10, I need to button up my son's '67 but hopefully can start on the k10 soon.
Keep your head up above the FUNK, you can breathe easier :lol:

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Well it happened, we got my cab back over to Alan's shop this weekend.:lol: The plan is to build a cab dolly out of wood to sit my cab on to make it easier and safer to work on, so I picked up some lumber today for that.

Stay tuned. Sparks should start flying pretty soon.:metal:

Here's a picture to prove that I actually did touch it this weekend.:lol:

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more than I did...

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Heading in the right direction now Shannon!

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It's amazing what you can get accomplished once you get off the couch.....:lol:

We finished up the cab dolly last night and mounted the cab to it with lag bolts. It turned out pretty nice and moves around with very little effort.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0806-1.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0805.jpg


If all goes well I'll be cutting metal tonight. It's all down hill from here.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Sweet progress Shannon... I'll send yall my cab and patches, so you get plenty of practice :lol:

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That'll be fine, just as long as you come with it.:lol: That way WE can all learn together.

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ger yer @$$ in gear Shannon... wheres the update pics....

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It's all my fault. I've been tied up on this damn yoda:waah:

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All good my friend.....

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I could shoot you a line of :bs: but I don't have one good excuse for no updates. I've actually been trying to help Alan troubleshoot his 4-runner and by "troubleshoot" I mean holding the flashlight.:D

Be patient updates will commence soon.;)

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Has he checked the gas pedal sticking deal?:lol:

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patience, whats that? All good brother just Razzin yall a bit! hope yall get the 4 runner issues worked out soon.....

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Shannon,

from looking at your cab, unless your going to shave the square where the wiring harness is, you need to find a Factory Fit Aftermarket harness. I believe American Auto Wire and Ron Francis carry factory fit harnessess.

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I plan on filling in a few of the "extra" holes when the time comes and the wiring harness hole is one that will get filled. I'm going to use a kit from AAW when the time comes.

Here's a link to the Classic Update Kit from AAW (model #510089)

http://www.americanautowire.com/69-72truck.html

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Nice.....

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How is the hood working out?

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Greg,

It's sitting in the basement in the same spot where I unloaded it a few weeks ago.:lol: Thanks for asking.

Any new progress on yours?

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I dusted it off the other day. We have four more weeks of summer care for the kids and then I'll try to buy the rest of the sheet metal. One step at a time.