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FRENCHBLUE72 11-04-2012 12:12 PM

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

Bomp 11-04-2012 10:50 PM

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

99-LS1-SS 11-05-2012 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 5682046)
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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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.

Bowtie468 11-05-2012 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69 (Post 5684112)
I'm using that exact same harness - thanks for the tip and how-to pics.

Your very welcome.

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 (Post 5684815)
Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler...

Glad i could help !!
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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 5685995)
Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man!
Oh, subscribed too.

Thanks !:chevy:
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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS (Post 5687109)
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.

Great, you're going to love it. Just holler if you have any questions once you start installing it !

Bowtie468 11-05-2012 11:47 PM

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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:

67cheby 11-06-2012 01:04 PM

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such cool touches on an OUTSTANDING truck !

Bowtie468 11-06-2012 09:59 PM

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Thanks Mike ! Hopefully we can meet on Power Tour.:chevy:
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67cheby 11-07-2012 11:39 AM

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That would be great, cant wait to see yours !

Bowtie468 11-16-2012 11:32 AM

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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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67cheby 11-16-2012 11:51 AM

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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

Hart_Rod 11-16-2012 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 5705601)
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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Any part numbers for the gaskets? Are they glue in?

Bowtie468 11-16-2012 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5705638)
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

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 .

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 5705662)
Any part numbers for the gaskets? Are they glue in?

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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gdavis 11-16-2012 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 5687858)
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:

fenders look great. I am stuck in the cab. With no end in sight.

lolife99 11-16-2012 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 5706313)
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.

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

superflysteiny 11-17-2012 12:00 PM

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

Bowtie468 11-17-2012 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5706729)
Here's a good reliable source for them,... and in stock!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sf...s/?prefilter=1

Yep, and a good price !
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Ya buddy I love it get those bed side painted I can't wait to see it finished

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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gearys 5600 11-17-2012 03:56 PM

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WOW !!!!! BADAZZ truck !!

superflysteiny 11-28-2012 03:08 PM

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

68bowtie 12-08-2012 01:33 AM

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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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Bowtie468 12-09-2012 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie (Post 5746571)
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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superflysteiny 12-11-2012 06:47 PM

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are those bed side done yet

mightymouse 12-11-2012 07:56 PM

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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:

Bowtie468 12-11-2012 11:15 PM

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are those bed side done yet

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

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Originally Posted by mightymouse (Post 5753228)
i seen on the board today is your birthday, Happy-Birthday. your build is Awesome, keep up the great work:ito:

Thanks, Thanks and will do !!

raull 12-12-2012 08:58 AM

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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

Bowtie468 12-12-2012 11:12 AM

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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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