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I have a question for ya'll. Does anyone know if there is supposed to be nuts welded here or does bolts go thru it into something else? It's the headlight mount panel if you can't tell by the pic. I remember grinding something off when I tore it down a year and a half ago. I can't remember what goes here. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...DSC08860-1.jpg |
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With nice big holes, it doesn't look like there should be nut welded to that panel. Most likely a bolt through with a fender washers. ?? ??
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it should mount to the radiator core support
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I think they are for braces that stabilize the bottom of the grill support. I'd get you a pic but my truck is at the body shop. You should have two 4 1/2" or so brackets. I think.
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so how exactly are you going to french those 59 cad lights in... ?
I am wondering because if you do them the way I think, there might be a way to hide the fuel filler behind one of them..... and if nobody else posts before me I will get you a pic of the rad support at daybreak.... |
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As far as the headlight mount panel pix, I'd like to have one with it assembled to the radiator support for referrence. Especially the lower center attachment. I know it is simple, but I thought someone might have a pic handy. Don't go to any trouble getting one. I can probably go to LMC and get a decent pic. I tried from work today but I was blocked. Scratch the LMC idea I just chcked it out and they didn't have a good IPB Quote:
A little got done tonight. I was able to repair the area I messed up. BTW it was all done above the floor support so the repair is not noticeable from underneath.:metal: http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08863.jpg Also transfered the washer over. Still have to do the otherside. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08865.jpg The battery box was test fitted. Need to do a little manipulaton there as well. Two holes don't line up. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08866.jpg |
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that taillight idea is what I was thinking that you were thinking....
So here is the idea: make the inside bed panel as wide as the stake post. maybe all the way to the wheel tub, for asthetics. then run your fuel filler right up to the back of the taillight, set the light up so that it pulls out from the rear of the truck so that you can acces the fuel filler. I just built one like this for my dads 55 chev car. there is also a guy on here building a blazer that did one similar to this idea... |
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:lol::lol: I think I got that one.
Note to self : Never post when it's past your bedtime :lol: |
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BTW note to self get more rest when sick. It came back with a vengance this morning. :banghead: |
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yeah man, get some rest!!
we need you in tip-top shape!! |
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Thought I would try to get something small done before I get some rest. I'm trying to change the signal switch on the column. I really haven't had with the columns lately. I'm trying to get the piece below the switch out. Anyone been there and done that? The switches are different in only one way that I can see. The one that needs to be changed has the shift indicator light. I can live without it (I think). I tried to find some numbers on the old switch so I can get a new one, but I need to figure out how to get that piece out so I can get the wire connector down thru the column. I got the old one out because someone cut the plug off.
Exploded parts view http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08889.jpg The only difference I see is circled. It's the light socket for the indicator. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...DSC08890-1.jpg This is the piece I need out http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08891.jpg |
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K here are a couple of shots...
your rad support should have three nuts welded to the inside of the chanel . they bolt in from underneth the truck.(pic 1) I traced out the box idea I was talking about (pic 2) I brought the short stuff blazer thread btt, post # 35 has the gas door idea... |
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what plug is it? you should be able to pop the terminals out of the plug, just be sure to write what wire went where, maybe take some pics too |
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My fuel filler is in a the same location. I have a tank out of a 55-57 chevy car, and the filler is out of a 56 I believe. We cut and welded it, so it came up in between the outer bed skirt and the inner bed skirt. I have a 6" x 6" square cut out there now, however on the other bed sides I have I will weld in a square fuel fill door. Will post pictures for anyone, just say I. |
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I'll get some this afternoon. :smoke:
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I will get a pic of the setup..
my dads bodyman had already built a housing to house the fuel filler behind the taillight, all I did was buy a steel rod, and a steel tube from ace, the rod fit perfect inside the tube, I cut the tube to 9 inches, and the rod is 15 inches, then I welded a lugnut to the end (for a stopper). It all fits quite snug, the rod and tube are metal on metal, but I suppose that you could surround the exposed part (when the door is closed) with a bigger tube, and the put a grease zerk on it , and fill it up with grease, I will do that with my dads if there is an issue of surface rust binding up the slide... but we have almost no humidity up here, so that won't be too much of a problem.... I will have to get you some pics of the mechanism.. right now it is installed on his car at his house, so it might be over the week end. |
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We are really slow at work. It's getting pretty scary. It's slowest it's been in 5 years. Got a little done today while at work. Repaired a few areas on the headlight mount panel. For the most part it was in really good shape.:metal: http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08893.jpg And primed http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08894.jpg |
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I was just going on here to see how you moved that mounting hole on the other side. Mine looks like it is a 1/2" off. Didn't you have to do that, or am I dreaming? Bob |
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nice work :metal: |
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I priced a 1979 G1500 Van turn signal swith assy from Auto zone $79.95. They actually had a picture of it in the computer and looked to be the same. I expected about $20. So I had to pass. I called Chevy and my cost was $85. Going to reconsider my options. |
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What's the hammer for ?? I don't think you should use it to get the T-Signal switch out. :haha:
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In my garage I have a 10lb sledge I call the calibrator. Actually it might weigh a little more, but when I hit things with it they normally move.
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Alan just saw your first instructional video. We need more. ;) Actually I need more.
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Just kidding Allan. Your doing a great job. :metal: |
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I say do it, I need lessons :thumbs:
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Allen how do you like using "slick sand" and what size tip do you use?
Ernest |
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Well Allen that's what we are here for to learn and get questions answered from those that use the products. It doesn't matter to me if I mess up because you recommended something. All I know is that you will tell us if you like the product and how you used it. So thank you so much. By the way I just keep going back to your build for information.
Thanks again, great build Ernest |
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Alan I'd pay for it. ;) Heck throw up a weekly blog sharing tips I'd watch it. The best part it would be from a truck guy who knows hes stuff. I used to watch trucks, but since they are more about making the sponsors happy than actually teaching anymore I threw in the towl.
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I was wondering what it would be worth to have about 45 minute DVD with nothing but tips and techniques? Think of the time and materials you could save not to mention the frustration. I need some way to fund my build.;) Went out and got the headlight mount panel hung and most bolts started. It's the OE mount panel and after market (AM) fenders and core support. It was pretty aggrevating. When I take it back apart I will enlarge some of the holes. http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08907.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08910.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08911.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08913.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08906.jpg http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08912.jpg |
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i think we may have put it on too thick, it was a learning experience and I appreciate your help!:metal: |
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I was going back thru my pix I posted and noticed and thought it might look cleaner to weld up the joint in the fender to make it flow better into the mount panel. What do ya'll think? http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08910.jpg |
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