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I've got it all-extreme rear drop-dropped control arms-front dropmember-p.b. A-arms-bags-all tubular crossbars
I am going on vacation in 10 days so I am waiting till I return to install ^^^ Frame is ready-Just working cab for now but I'm itching!! (and not from bodywork dust!!) Got to order corvette discs/dropped spindles next week (Boris are u listening) |
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Well got some of the "itch" taken care of this wkend--sort of---Got most of the PB stuff in epoxy-Don't laugh at my parts hanger-works flawlessly-Thanks to my attic mounted hoist and a few accessories!! The bungees just stabilize-hoist does work!! When done it easily disappears !!.
Trying to get most of this done before vacation-My swapmeet schedule kicks back in soon after for the Fall season---Some of u know (and the rest of u will now) that I am the owner and promoter of North Houston (Humble) swapmeets and Conroe also--Going to get busy very soon!! A couple of weeks from now I am going to offer a special swapmeet deal for board members here--Stay tuned-and have a good week!! jim |
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Looking good!!!
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Ok guys and gals--need to apologize for starting this thread and leaving it hanging for almost 2 months--Vacation-swapmeets--and what's in the pics below have had me tied!! Probably expecting frame progress but as i was waiting on Nate's stuff -I started on the cab --I've had this change in my head for 3 years-WARNING --U NON-MOLESTERS NEED TO TURN THE CHANNEL--
I've done every dash option possible for the stock c10 dash over the years but i never liked the flatness-love the truck-just not the dash--SO here we go-- 2 "55" belairs donated their dash--2 c10 doors donated some skin-and U can guess the rest--Still in early stages-Dash was made to remove ONCE for lower body work and then be welded in at windshield when reinstalled-upper part of dash between clusters is not as flat as will be when permanent--more original holes to fill--will fill ya'll in later on hardware placement........jim |
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More pics with SSR console and firewall pic --column is KJM --really nice................jim
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WOW!!!! Love that dash!!!!!!!
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Super nice!!!
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Man, that's unreal! I am entertaining modifying my dash as well, but nothing near this extreme. I am looking forward to seeing what this ride looks like after you are finished. Keep up the awesome work.
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Super nice metal work on the dash fabrication! Like the ssr console idea too. Try not to leave it hanging for two months again:)
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KILLER JOB on the dash !
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The flat area right below the dash "pad" will have custom billet inserts made by these guys http://www.petesfab.com/
Try to fab ac vents today-remove original key hole-wiper hole next to cluster-that curved piece in center of dash(bottom) will house a Doc's Kustom piece for controls and a vintage air controller Really have not decided on "tunes " yet---Anybody lead me 2 a radio that I can hide with only remote control fob?? LIke to keep dash as slick as possible......jim |
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Turned out great!!! Can't wait to see more!
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a slick little idea for a radio, run an ipod then feed that to an amp which feed the speakers. i like this idea because everything can be under the seat, and ipod can sit on the seat. keeps the dash clean and everthing out of sight. i think its rockford that has pretty small amps now, i don't think they're larger than 6''.
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sounds like you know what to do!!
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Your dash innovation is awesome! Your cab looks great as well! Keep at it.
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Very nice work. Congrats!
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Looks really good. Like your direction on this build.
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Looking good man. Subscribed to this one.
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Just ordered vintage air compac unit--billet specialties vents--billet controls-will show pics this wkend of placement --4 vents ............probably 3 more wks on dash then i will switch to "Nates Stuff" ......lol......It's killing me looking at a table full of parts but once I get on something try not to get sidetracked..........but we all no how that can be...........jim
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After second round of skimming dash--Took a break and engineered the vintage air "compact" unit --plenty of air with this unit---1st had to cut out the blower motor "boot" where cowl and kick panel meet (1st pic) --then weld in a "shoe" to force any water from cowl drain "shoot" to discharge to bottom and then out---Upper cowl will be smooth so there will be minimal water in cowl area to drain--I am reworking the top of "shoot" to make sure that's where the water goes
Mounted air box so the rounded fan motor side fits snuggly into curved area in that 1st & 2nd pic---almost made for it! Notice air box does not extend in the open end of kick panel--will install a panel to hide rest of opening ---I'm running all 4 hoses out that end to a bulkhead fitting mounted in the flat bottom of cowl end--all hidden in the end by inner fender and fender--having that kick panel opening like it is I can get to top side of bulkhead thru there if needed!! everyone have a good week....dash pics with ac vents and controls at end of week!!.............jim |
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nice work
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Nice work on the dash. Can't wait to see more pics.
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WOW that tucks it in very nicely !! what will prevent the water from coming in the cab under the cowl vent, is it boxed in underneath the cowl panel ?
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WOW!
awesome work on the dash. unfortunately im not going to be able to use the dash out of the 59 truck cause of the angle of the steering column and stuff so im going to be doing this dash now (which was my VERY close 2nd choice so im happy) what sucks is a guy was sellin one of these dashes at the humble swap meet last month for about $100!! and its good to know this dash can be done and i now have some reference pics. thanks for the update. sweet build. you think you could get some pics of the top of the dash? like how it fits up against the windshield and closer pics of how you connected it to the post? thanks |
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Cool idea on getting everything hidden under there!
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Think through everything U want"under" the dash before putting it permanent--makes it so much easier-that's why I bought ac and fabbed it 1st--Now defroster ducts,etc...............jim If u go to super chevy saturday--look me up-in the swapmeet area with 67-72 parts and advertising Conroe |
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Oh ok those are probably all very good ideas, i was lookin between your pics and the dash i have now and i think i may still be able to use it after seeing how high you have yours setting at. and Ok cool, i plan on bein there!
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Cool !!
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Boy has some skills
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Ok been too long---So I felt after lots of calls to Nate-I needed to show some progress on this frame--Put dash on hold for 2 wks and put dropmember together--showing a pic most people don't see--frame upside down w/dropmember installed-New Z06 rear 14" brakes --Waiting on front spindles and brakes from Boris---Installing rearend for mockup and then off to rebuilder 1st of week--Got the bulkhead fitting to finish under dash so i can weld in new dash--shame where i'm installing bulkhead u can't see it--very nice piece---Have a good wkend guys............jim
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looking awesome !! love the brakes
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The frame and brakes look great Jim! What's the story on the firewall fitting? Is that from Vintage Air or someone else?
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Man, that looks awesome! Very nice work!
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