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Getting closer to dropping in the wire harness..,fortunately I came up with a few more ideas for lighting etc. before it happened ! This allows for an install that wont require alterations later on.

I built the radius by hand,not overly happy with it so I took it to the fab shop and ran it through the roller press...looks much better now.

So I picked up some more sheet yesterday afternoon to finish the toggle box.

Must be a kid at heart...underbody lighting,interior mood lighting and of course the electric exhaust dumps?

Well atleast now I have an area that's clean and easy to access at the flick of a finger.:ito:

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not sure if you know about this or not but I remember you asking, about billet hinges for are yr. trucks! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642901

I have also pm'd about a set along with asking about porter built gas hinges from another vendor!!

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Yes,I do remember and thanks.Im going to look into that at a later date as I thought they would look better with the current spring brackets cut off the inners,however this will be more work to the finished area so Im probably going to order a set and keep em in a box until I can justify cutting into the new paint:lol:

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Bigger project than I thought,another mod.....but looks good with the added underneath tray for my LED underbody control box.

I spent the afternoon sanding and polishing....another step in the build....., finished.:ito:

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The last few weeks has been a focus on obtaining the electrical components for interior and exterior lighting.

The last post here was an under seat unit I fabricated for all electrical controls for a simple flick of the toggle's at hands reach.

So to elaborate on this,I included a pic of the underbody lighting that I think will be a nice finish touch when the project is finished.

After way to much time and research...I found a set of led mini lights that have a high wattage/candle power to substitute as backup lights as you all know until '66 were not available.I was really surprised how bright these are...the pics don't due justice.:ito:

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This past weekend completed the passenger side exhaust..., all routed and within 1/8 mirror image of the drivers side,tom off to have it Tigged.

This coming weekend,the exhaust gets polished.

Also installed courtesy light contacts(have no idea what their really called) so moving ahead at a reasonable pace.:ito:

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Been awhile since I dropped by…
…and all I've got is :jdp:

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Coming along nicely!

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Been awhile-looks killer! The door thingies are called pinswitches. Where did you get the backup LED's?

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Always welcome here ! Good to see some familiar members for a change,Thank you for the kind words...Ill keep up on the posting.:ito:

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Thank you,sometimes it takes a little motivation from all you members here with the recognition ....to get me back out in the shop for the next stage.Most night's after work....Im just dragging my a.. so thanks !;)

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Thanks bud,pinswitches....ill remember that now:lol:

The LED's are off ebay(after a stupid amount of research) as actual 9w.Alot of sellers are claiming 9,5, ect. watts but are not.So I guess the time It took was well worth it.:ito:

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The truck is looking great. It's all those small details that take a lot of time but are worth the effort in the end. I look forward to your updates.

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Agreed ! Alot of extra time,but now no looking back once all done.With age....,atleast for me came patience,I could have passed on a number of mods and been driving already,but where's the challenge in that ?

Ill keep the updates coming,you can count on it!:ito:

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Trying to keep busy this weekend wrapping up the little things that never seem to get done. .Spent the last few days in the shop keeping to myself.


I installed 2 12 volt power sources for cell,G.P.S,etc.Also bent and fitted my wire conduit for the ac compressor wire,electric choke,and alternator.:ito:

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can you go into a little more detail about the wiring of the alternator? What type of connector is on the end? What gauge wire? Is that a spark plug boot over the end?

Thanks,
Steven

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Spark plug boot ,end is a 1 wire single post eyelet type connector ,no wire to it yet,conduit only.:ito:

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Truck is looking reeeaaaaal nice:metal:

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Thanks for the reply. Kinda what I figured and was going to try but, now, I see it can be done so it'll be a detail I will include.

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Glad I could help.Happy to answer any questions...
Cheers,
Ed.:ito:

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Made an adjustable Panhard bar to compensate for the 3" drop. I found a polished Billet tie rod end .....cut the bar in half and threaded it.

Off to the powder coaters tom morn.:ito:

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What a great build, just found this looking for info on the 283/700R combo and read all 27 pages. I see you scraped that idea some time ago. But the 383 /700R should be an even better combo and your workmanship on this project is top shelf with so many great ideas. Like everyone else here am really looking forward to see this on the road, best of luck and keep up the great work.

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Thank you my friend,appreciate the kind words.Im getting very close here,just finishing up the small details ! :ito:

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Are You Really Useing Cinder Blocks As Jack Stands?
Anyway Great Build

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They really work well, had both builds on them without issue. Cheap and I had many around!!!

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Useing ! :lol:,Any more questions relating to the obvious ?

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aIm with ya on this bud......,10 times better than jack stands made in China !:ito:

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Little unfinished projects today in the shop...why do they always take so d.. long?

Panhard bar,installed brackets for e-brake cable and reassembling my instrument cluster.I went with a soft blue on all my needles,not a fan or the red and orange.After having my housing powder coated,refurbishing my sockets and bezel...it all came together looking shiny new.

Thanks to "Jason Wilson of Greenback Decal",I have a great refurbish and calibration on all gauges along with a new tack also built by Jason.He upgraded my oil pressure gauge to electric and supplied the sending unit for it and for the temp gauge as well.

Man he does great work...Thank you for everything Jason...,stellar job!:ito:

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That tach is very cool. Nice detail on everything!

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GR8 job love your project, she's a keeper.

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Thanks,nice to change a few things so it stands out from the rest.Alot going on between the ears for this project,sometimes to much!:ito:

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Thanks for the kind words !Its finally getting close to the fire up day.....:ito:

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Outside and in the shop today getting more completed.Polished the right side exhaust to a mirror shine,and installed my fire insurance package...the one that's a guarantee....unlike insurance coverage at your local autoplan office.:ito:

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Very concerned about the cinder blocks... they can quite easily crumble which could seriously harm, maim or even kill you if you were under the truck when they gave out. If they were to give out when you weren't under the truck, there could be considerable damge to it. Jack stands buddy, like the fire extinguisher... insurance that actually works.

CliCluster looks great, getting closer and closer:metal:

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Thanks for the concerne.I trust B.C. made cinder blocks,more than any jackstands made in China:lol:

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I'm with CRGRS 66 on this 100%. You know what could happen so I'm not going to preach. I just don't understand why you'd take a risk. There's other options to use other than "china" stuff out there too.

Be safe out there ladies and gentleman. Life can be changed (not only for you, but your loved ones too) in a fraction of a second!

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Ok,enough preaching here folks,I bored with this already so lets talk about something else ! :cool:

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Dash all together now.I spent alot of time and effort rebuilding the unit,considering its the main center piece i didnt mind taking the time to do it my way and right.

Just want to say thanks to Jason Wilson at Greenback Decals for the refacing of my gauges and building the tach.This is gonna look great !:ito::ito:

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That is a work of art! It's going to look great in your ride. :metal:

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Thanks,appreciate it! Wonder if its worth as much as a Picasso yet? Wallet always empty so no way of knowin for sure! :lol: