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This truck gets better every time I see it great work man
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Nice way to keep everything tidy! Bet you saved some money by crimping your own lines... Looking good man.
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Great work Alan always nice and clean.

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Thanks, i'm sure came close to paying for the tool. I really don't know the cost of crimping fittings. I have heard it gets pricey.

Thanks Dave, looks like your making some good progress on yours the last time I checked. ;)

Took a 4 port plate and made it a three. It's not machinist quality, but not bad for a hand grinder. ;) This fitting will go on the bottom of the inner fender to get the heater hoses thru and the low side hose from the compressor.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...8F0CA7BB8A.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...AC/ACplate.jpg

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Good idea Alan. :metal:

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A few things done tonight.

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Awesome idea and workmanship!!!
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Looks great:metal: Did you check tire clearance turning lock to lock when on the ground? Just a thought. Lookin out for you. ;)

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Looks great hey I got a ? When you did your vent windows how did you get your glass to stay in mine slides in and out very easy I can't find the rubber that goes in the frame before the glass anywhere and I don't know what type of glue or sealant will hold it in seeing that you have done this and your work is great figured you were the one to ask ya know lol thanks
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I appreciate the comments Don. ;)

Thanks for the extra eye. I have not checked full lock to the left since I installed the 3 port fitting. I hope it's good. "praying". I did check full lock to the right. That's when i had some interferrence problems. Not sure if you saw that little uh oh.

I was advised by several not to use sealant. Because if the glass ever gets broken you will play hell getting all the remnants out. I got some glass setting tape from my glass guy. It wasn't the easiest thing I have ever done. I don't cuss any more, but a few words almost slipped out getting mine to work. The tape I got from him was not thick enough. i took a piece and ripped it in half. It's hard to explain how I did this, but I will try. The tape wraps around the edge of the glass that is inserted in the channel. I used a soapy water solution in a spray bottle to ease installation. Using one piece is hard enough, but I installed the piece i ripped in half on one side of the glass. One side had one layer of tape and the other had two. Is it the right way to do it??? I don't know. So far it hasn't fallen out. Once I got it in place i finally got it too close with a little effort. I let it set for a week (a lttile overkill). I opened it and it seemed to be secure. I have yet to have them open going down the road. ;) After I got the glass it place I used a razor to trim the excess tape.

I think LMC sells the tape or contact your local glass company. Take the parts with you.

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Ok thanks man this clears up a lot.
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Thanks for the info on the tape!

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always such nice work!

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Y'all are welcome!! ;)

Thanks Dino!! Much appreciated!!

I picked these moulded hoses up to install on the inside of the cab. Since I had to flip the 4 port bulkhead around I had to adjust my plans little.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...2-11-25001.jpg

It allowed me to install the heater hoses without kinking the hoses. I still need to install some hose clamps once I get them.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...2-11-25003.jpg

All hoses in place underneath.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...2-11-25007.jpg

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Home made hose seperators.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...2-11-25009.jpg

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Side view with tire in place.

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Wheels full lock to the left. There is plenty of clearance. ;) Still need 3 more fittings to finish top side.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...2-11-25013.jpg

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The hose routing is awesome and I especially like the zip-ties...

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Nice job Alan :metal:

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Nice work as usual buddy.:metal:

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Very nice work Alan! On the glass setting tape, you did the right thing since it was a little loose with one layer and didn't have thicker tape. Its supposed to be tight, we usually have to use a special glass puller to get vents out of the frames and regulator tracks off. It is okay to use adhesive, but only at the ends-less than an inch on each end so the glass will come out later.

Also, I saw your want ad for bumper filler plates. Have you thought about just making a pair? The outer bent edges don't show once bolted up and it's easy to make the dimples with a ball bearing and socket. If you want to make your own I can send one of mine to uses as a pattern.

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Nice!

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Thanks Don!! The zipties might be my temp solution for a while til I get everything operating. I've been looking for some nice hose seperators that will mount the hoses as well as seperate.

Thanks Dennis!!

Thanks Shannon!!

Great tip on the adhesive. BTW thanks for the comments.

Yes I have thought about making some. I had two old sets somewhere. I can't seem to located them. Thanks for the offer. I might make a template from cardboard. If that doesn't work I'll let you know. There is a guy about 30 miles from me that has a set for sale. I might make the journey.

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Wow Alan, what a journey! I really enjoyed this build. I sure hope my truck turns out anything in the neighborhood of that nice. I just bought a 63 LWB that I plan to drive for awhile till I have my 69 done. I am 5 weeks sober, and I think your truck is stunning
Chris
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ATTA BOY Chris. :metal:

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Keep up the good work Chris!

You too Alan!!

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very nice, such clean work:metal:

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Thank you guys so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. Thanks Alan for being a part of my build. I will resist the shortcuts.

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Hey Alan
Hydro-Craft is a product that comes to mind, if I think of others, I will let you know. You should be able to get this product through a local hydraulic shop. If you go to their site, they may hook you up with a local distributor. The rail pieces come in 6 foot lengths, you cut it down to size and use the appropriate inserts. Just some food for thought. If anything else comes to mind I will post.

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Alan - your hose routing looks great. I am curious about what the floor is going to look like on the passenger side when your done. Is it going to be covered with carpet and some type of sheild under the carpet?

I held off as long as I could on making the next statement...As nice as your truck is, you really need to do something about that rusty hub on the brake rotor...:lol:

As always your truck is top notch.

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Thanks man, much appreciated!!

I think we are all part of each others builds. ;)

I might have to take a peak at these. Thanks for the help!!

I wondering the same as far as the lines inside the cab. I think if I build a speaker pod I will build it to cover them up.

I was waiting on someone to comment on the rusty rotor. I did do something about it, I put the wheel back on and installed the center cap. SSSHHHH, don't tell anyone. haha

No hands on today, but Shannon and I went to a local guy that had some bumper fillers. I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I was in awe everytime I turned a corner. The pics below is a taste. The short fleet setting outside is a very solid truck that is for sale. The price of $6500 is too steep for me. But he has a good price for the panel. We are going back in the daylight too look. I want to inspect the panel some more. It seems to be solid, but i want to see how much filler is in it. It's a 6 cylinder.

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He wouldn't happen to have a spare passenger swb bedside would he? Nice collection.

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Greg,

Alan asked him about one, but he didn't have any. I'm assuming he was asking for you.;)


Couple more pics from last night.

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That's cool, i will keep looking. If all else fails a road trip out west may be in order. Thanks for the pictures.

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great pics,looks like heaven to me:lol:

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I know Shannon answered your question. I'm keeping an eye out. If I can remember who needed inner fenders. Someone asked me and I can't remeber who.

Thanks for answering the question and pics.

Did someone say road trip. :exit:

That is exactly what I texted my wife when i was there.

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Heater system pressurized so far so good. I've got heat. ;)

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Heat?!?....we live in da south...we don't need no stinkin' heat....we need AC. :lol:

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Kewl, I mean Hot.:lol: Just when you need it. :metal:

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This way I can run down the road with the windows down and 40* outside. AC isn't too far off.

Yes Sir, I do need to run it down the road and double check every thing. It didn't build full summertime pressure idling in the driveway. Anytime the Vintage Air controller is turned on the engine fan kicks on.

Now I need to do some googling to see how much PAG oil goes in a 89 S10 AC compressor. It might be on the side of it.

Found it 8 oz

Also found this AC hose and fitting supplier. Their prices look good, but I have ordered all that I need. ACparts.com

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yeah, i am curios as well as to how you like the air system?

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