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Thanks Trently.

That's why I went with the AAW kit because I only put in what I need.
Kim

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Is there any down side leaving the vent as is aside from debris getting in there? I live in a very wet area and have concerns about water getting in and rusting. I still like the idea of fresh air and mine seems rust free but if its a common area for rust I might have to close it up as well.

My build thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...14#post5273714

“I would rather spend 2 hours making a part that cost $2.00”

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Madd Doc
The only down side to leaving it open is that stuff can get in and cause a rust problem.
The rust wasn't my concern as I saw one at a show with it closed and liked it so that's why I did it.
Kim

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Ok thanks, awesome job on that fire wall, look great.

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Just when I think I'm doing something miraculous by filling a few holes in my firewall, I see your build and immediately Wowed! Your work is incredible! ; )
Ps- I'm going to check into that wiring kit that you bought! I'm not ready for it, but have to keep my credit card ready for things that I'll need!
Dne'
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A little up date.
Got my headers in.
Two different sets #1= 1-3/4' primaries with a 3" collector.
#2= 1-5/8" primaries with a 2-1/2" collector.
Had to go with #1 because #2 would interfere with the brake pedal even though #2 cleared better on the passenger side.
Was probably going to use them anyway because of the larger primaries. Everything I've seen on the LS engines shows they like them.
Kim

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As you can see in the previous post #1 fit really well on the passenger side. It looked the same on the drivers side until I put my brake pedal on. The collector dumped right where the pedal comes out of the firewall.
#2 fits just fine on the drivers side but gets a little close to the frame on passenger side. It sticks out a little further to clear the starter. A little work on the frame will cure that problem.
The last pic is the bracket to raise my AC pump up.
Kim

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I sent the headers out to get ceramic coated after I cleaned the welding slag up a little.
Kim

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Looking realy nice. love the progress so far. Like the headers, may have to look into those

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Thanks.
They're Sanderson headers. Just under $500 coated. They make a few different sets for the LS engines.
Kim

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Sounds good for what you have. I like how tight it tucks with the space limitations. Makes it look clean

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Looking good Kim!

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Sweeet.....Jim

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Just a small update.
Got the headers back from being ceramic coated. They even got the stuff inside the primaries and collectors.
Got the frame notched to clear the passenger header. Will be welding in a piece of schedule 40 pipe to finish it off.
Also got the fire wall set back all welded in and ground down.
Now I'm trying to find a seating arrangement that I can live with that wont cost a fortune.
Kim

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Looking Good!!!!!

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The header fit looks great! But the corner left by the curved notch is a bit distracting.

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that firewall is looking nice! and those headers... wow the coating finishes those off perfectly!

Nice progress Kim!!!

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Looks great, nice job....Jim

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Putting the pipe in helps that a little. When I get to that part I can always change it if it looks real bad.

Thanks. The company that did the coating didn't have a wide range of colors and I thought the silver would look the best.

Thanks.
Kim

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Man that recess in the firewall is definetly top notch and is very unique. Keep up the good work.

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Beautiful work all the way around!

Who did the coating, Jet hot? Not to be nosy, but what do they charge to coat headers?

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Top job kim, jesus you know what ya doing, a+++, she'll be a bueaty when it's done.

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Thanks

I got the headers from a local guy who works out of his house. Not sure who he used for coating. Total cost for headers and coating was $475.00 with the coating being around $200.00 of it.
They are Sanderson headers but not the coating they use from their site.

Thanks.
Kim

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love it!!

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Outfreakenstanding job Kim! Looks killer!

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Love the firewall. The coating came out great on the headers.

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Absolutely gorgeous firewall.

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Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.
Kim

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Finally got the cowl vent welded in.
Also had a visit from the Fedex guy.
20 gallon foam filled aluminum tank with a sending unit and 2" sump.
Taking the truck Tuesday to get it weighed for the DMV and then I will be able to blow it all apart to finish the frame.
Kim

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Looks good!! I love when packages show up it's like Christmas even when you ordered it.

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Awesome fab work,:devil: keep up the good work!

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Incredible metal work Kim, so Kustom Smooth...great fuel tank, it looks just like the one I got, works great but I had to notch the stock cross members on my '65 a ton. Probably not an issue for you from the looks of that fire wall. Great progress. Mike

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Isn't that the truth.

Thanks.

This tank fits in the area behind my rear with no problems.
Kim

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Should have looked back, ya it looks like an easy fit.:canada: not much stock on this build.

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kim that looks real good, something about a smooth firewall that says ''custom''
all that frame work is hidden from the casual observer, they will see this :D
go ahead and weld up the clip holes for the hood seal rubber
the clips they send with the rubber are cheap and just break anyway
use a good weather strip adhesive to glue it down.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1335564184

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Nice progress! Did you get it running? If so how did the wire harness for the engine work out.

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Thanks Ogre.
That's a good tip on the clip holes. I think I will do that.
Kim

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I saw your A/C brackets in an earlier post. What brand did you buy and do you have a picture of them installed? I'm looking for a solution for a 5.3 L engine.

Thanks. Your project is looking great!

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I used these guys for the bracket. I don't have it installed yet but it seems to be a nice part.
http://www.kwikperf.com/
Kim

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That tank looks exactly like the one I have in my truck. I also went foamed filled as well. Like to see some install pics when you get there.

Keep up the great work