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got my dipped and blasted parts from tll74...they are amazing! Sent him a bunch more today :metal:
Here are some pictures..imagine how nice it is to just get to paint parts that are this clean...including the mounting hardware!!! http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5336.jpg door latch closeup http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5337.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5338.jpg |
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Here's some parts I got over a year ago from thelonerife...
under dash lights and glovebox light...both which I assume would have been on this truck but were already gone. No biggie...I have them :) http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5347.jpg Also have a clip kit I got for my upper trim http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5346.jpg |
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And have some brand new vent windows. Haven't decided if I will use these or a SUPER nice original set I have....
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I also dropped off three sets of buckets today to get new PUI covers on them. One for the truck and two to sell ;) Should have them back in a couple weeks. Pulled down my upper trim out of the overhead storage in the garage. Going to polish it up and make sure it's up to what I feel this truck deserves or I'll order a complete new upper and lower set.
And I sent a money order to AJ (some of you may know him). A great guy who's been around these trucks for over 25 years. Getting a really nice tilt, a big block shroud, a tach lens, and some super emblems from him. I am pleased with the ability of sourcing the parts so far....I had many of them already in house....and now have only a few more left to go....and I have lots of time so I'm looking for deals now...it's nice knowing I have a few months and a few swap meets I can go to before having to shell out top dollar ;) :chevy: |
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The other thing that's crazy about this truck is the firewall insulation. It's in like new condition. I'm probably going to glue up the one loose upper piece above the glovebox and then mask it all off and just use it. I see no need to tear it off since it's perfect. One less thing to do and buy. :metal:
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You're going through a lot of effort to use really nice parts on this rascal. I'm wondering why you're going with Vintage Air?
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great progress va, lookin good! that 68 tail gate is nice you should just send it down to me :D
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Hey Johnathan , thats going to be one awesome truck when your done . The frame looks like it just came off the assembly line . I can"t wait to see it , keep up the good work !
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nice work...keep the pics coming
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You are making some headway,keep up the work & pictures coming :metal: :cool:
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Well, not much work done on the truck today. Was super busy with a potential side job and I also met up with boardmember PGSigns to deliver his new wheels :D So I have some more truck money :metal:
I got to spend some quality time with my 3 and 6 yr old girls out in the garage showing them what things were and how they worked. I forgot to mention that my 3yr old was on my lap or in her princess chair out in the garage half the other night I was taking the dash apart. It was great to share time with her and listen to her 10million and 1 questions about what I was doing. She keeps asking me if I'm ready to paint it yet :lol: She remembers getting in the back of my blazer when it was painted. She really enjoyed that. My daughters will each get a ride in this one when it's painted and on the road. We decided to grab a bunch of the smaller parts and lay them out for a picture or three..... I keep finding more parts for this build! It's nice to have a lot of parts in my garage/house sometimes ;) http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5374.jpg Super nice original dash pad...might as well be NOS!!! http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5373.jpg T3 headlights http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5383.jpg New bezels and lenses for all lights http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5385.jpg All stainless fasteners for the interior. Love this kit as it's all labeled for each interior piece http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5386.jpg Super nice original armrests...again like NOS http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5389.jpg Restored black belts http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5390.jpg Guide parking lights http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5391.jpg New front grille emblem and NOS door edge guards http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5393.jpg And...it's got a Big Block so this will go in the gauge cluster when I build it...after I clean it up :metal: http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5387.jpg |
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wow i would love to pull out boxes for my 67 cst and just build away!
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same here i just need the ones on the firewall but i am going to try and plug all the holes for the firewall that are un needed.... i want it loudish on the out side but a little quieter on the inside so i can have a conversation with out troubles or listen to my radio, hehe.
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This is going to be a really nice truck when finished! Cheyenne super man does awesome work. He restored my belts, door panels red..If you want a nice paint job send the truck my way
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i dont even know where you screw them haha in the double wall area above tha gas tank or on the bottom? measurements and pics would be awsome!
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is this it? i dont know if i want to screw into the carpet and then into the cab right there....do i have to do this,in order to have the carpet stay in p[lace and look good? http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1298606792
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There are a total of 12 holes....that is one of them. They run the entire way across the back of the cab. You might be able to use velcro sewn to the carpet and glued to the cab.
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do i have to screw it there? i would rather have it screw lower but then it would only be single metal what if i let it just ''lay'' against the gas tank?
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Screwing it in is the correct way. As I edited my above post to say, you could do velcro also.
I finally got my inner A/C box out. Just had to hit it hard with both hands a few times and it was loose enough to pull out. Worked on gutting the doors and the driver's vent crank is fused to the regulator??? Thinking someone JB welded it or something. Have to charge up the sawzall tomorrow. Then I'll be gutting the doors and sanding off the paint on the cab in preparation to taking it in for welding patch panels and then body work. |
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Hopefully will have this headed my way next week ;)
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Nice, looks like you are on your way to a nice Super. Correct details with the gas tank carpet holes. I might have you measure those out for me. Do you have the special brass tabs for the carpet? Trevor
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oh ok i seen your post yes velcro could be an option......nice work on getting it all torn apart it is kinda fun.
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thanks trevor! did they have that for 67-8s to? maybe it was different for 69 72 is this correct? either way it is good to know
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I decided to decode my block before I send it out to have it checked. Checked on the archived Mortec http://web.archive.org/web/200805180...ww.mortec.com/ and nastyz28.com. If anyone sees anything I am decoding wrong, let me know...but looks like it verifies as a correct engine for the truck.
Casting 3969854 means it's a 402 BB from 70-72. THe E4*71 shows the block itself was cast on May 4th, 1971. Can't read anything else on the block so not sure when it was assembled or where...but seems to fit a 72 model truck 402. |
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Also confirmed I wanted the AM/FM pictured today :chevy:
Getting it from the Cheyenne super man. He's now providing me with two bezels, two restored glovebox doors, two sets of woodgrain inserts including polishing the retainers around the woodgrain, a restored console, and the radio. I have a really nice console and an extra set of buckets. Going to put together a complete cheyenne super interior for some lucky buyer including a tac w/ speedwarning dash :chevy: Once I sell some more parts I'll be able to buy some more :lol: I did get 5 tach dashes including the above mentioned speedwarning in today to restore :D |
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gotta love mortec! they have good info! nice score on the parts!
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