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Still pluggin' away on the dually when I can. We've been involved in a big equipment change @ work so time has been limited. Add to that a major audit that starts tomorrow & I've been a busy guy. This audit is an annual thing @ our plant but this is the 1st time they'll tour & inspect my 'top secret' area. With all the changes & construction, it's a nightmare situation for a food quality audit (especially a 1st time audit).

Anyhoo, latest things accomplished are:

I got the OE front sway bar 'stands' removed so the bar can now be bolted directly to the frame once the drivetrain is back in place.

The last item for the brakes is done (I painted the calipers last weekend). I haven't put the rotors back on yet though 'cause I was waiting for paint to dry but they're detailed (painted), turned, & ready.

Shocks are in & waiting to be installed.
Th400 cleaned up & ready to be attached to the motor.
Trans cross-member has been modded & welded. I still want to add some gussets but that's just a couple of short welds.
I've been chasing oil pan related issues but resolved that yesterday. Now I can install the oil pump, set the pick-up height, & get it tacked together so the pan installation can be completed (couldn't use the OE pan anymore because of other changes).

I did some underhood detail painting. Tried the factory color on the inside portion of the front fenders but it didn't match very well @ all. It was 're-done' the next day in satin black. Still need to do the inner wheel housings.

I messed around w/the brake booster yesterday & got the parts needed for some changes there.

Got some different (better) rear suspension stuff but I'm waiting to get the drivetrain in before starting the lowering process there.
It will definitely be a 'different' truck when said & done. Then, it's back on the 64....

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Looking forward to the new stance.

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Should be close to 5/7 like the 74 was but a better 'driver' because of the changes implemented.

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Do I smell a sectioned crossmember???
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Well that's progress ,and progress is a good thing.

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Yes sir.

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hope you get the dually done soon, sure do miss the 64:lol:

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It's like another open can of worms. I definitely didn't want another project @ this point in time....

My problem (for lack of a better description) is I don't like going through the trouble of doing things & not correcting 'detail' related items. Dirty frame, firewall, inner fenders, wiring, hoses, etc.... Once you start cleaning & trying to make things 'presentable', it escalates quickly. I cleaned the inside portion of the front fenders only to find they looked like crap under all the dirt. So the drill commences: clean, scotch-brite or DA, prep, & paint.

Just last night while finishing up a couple of things from the fender improvements, I noticed the firewall was rough & somewhat bubbled (like when brake fluid attacks paint). I tried to just scuff it, smooth the severe edges down, & shoot it since it was just the localized area back behind the motor. It looked soooooooooo bad even w/the fresh color I just couldn't leave it 'as is'. So tonight I DA'd the offending area & it's in primer. Tomorrow it gets some color & then scotch-brite to 'age' it & keep it less noticeable.

This is my way regardless of how much time it takes. You know the saying: If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?? It will look decent when it's done though & the stance/ride will be nailed ;) .

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Any new updates dude? Hope work hasnt kept you too tied up and youve been able to get a lil sumthin sumthin done with the one truck, so you can continue on the other one, or that other one, or the other one, or the...yeah nevermind...LOL Sent you an email as well to update you a lil, get in touch when ya get a chance.

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Well, you finally posted something....

I've been working on the trans x-member (I had to finish building the actual mounting pad). I got my oil pump pick-up welded & the pump is ready to be bolted on. Trans is painted. Received several parts I've been waiting on (serpentine swap adapters, air cleaner). Tomorrow (today now I suppose) I'll work on assembling all the tin & try & get some color on the motor.

I also uncovered the 64 chassis & stared @ it each time I was waiting for the trans x-member to cool down between welds. I can't wait to get back on that one.... I forgot how nice the exhaust was turning out.

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Your comment about the chassis made me go back and look at the pics of it (page 21, post 506). I am really leaning toward this tire wheel size combo on the rear of my 63. Can you provide the backspace that you used? Did you have to widen the wheel tubs to fit them?

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Yes, mini tubs are required. There's a slim possibility they would fit @ 5"bs w/less drop. As low as mine will be, it's necessary. The wheels are 10" wide w/5.5" back-spacing.

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Hope you were able to get some stuff done...and dude that exhaust aint the only thing that looks so sharp...your automotive OCD (as I explain it to my friends up here that I've shown this to ) gives Troy T and Foose a run for their money. Its artwork man, keep it up...cant wait to see all of em done!

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I agree w/the OCD related issue w/the build aspect.
I disagree w/the Troy & Chip comparison..... I strive to build good, solid, well thought-out (engineered?) stuff; but know I'm nowhere near their capabilities.

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LOL...automotive OCD= ACOD?!?!?

Dont sell yourself short man, they got whole crews working with (for?) them...your a determined dude in a garage...or a drive way at times! the biggest reason I make a comparison is your the only dude I've ever seen orders a part, takes it out of the box, then cuts it up/modifies it to make it work...LOL...your closer to their capabilities than you think. Anyways, cant wait to see some more of the progress (on either truck)...wont be down that way again till December probably to pick up Brett, will definatly be stopping by to see the progress first hand.

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LOL...Dyslexia runs rampant on me again:lol:..meant automotive OCD=AOCD

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Awesome project Scoti. I'm in for the ride.

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Any thing new on the trucks?

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yeah she does look nice sitting under that canopy

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Scoti

What is the latest on your projects? Did you get your dually finished so that you can get back to this one?

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Nope.....

I did sandblast the accessory brackets this weekend to get everything looking nice & uniform. That was the one of the projects that needed to be completed so the front of the motor can be put to bed. I have to procure a couple of 'wearables' for the accessories this week, a splash of color, & I'll be done w/that.

The motor is still sitting on the stand in the garage. I'll need help getting things installed w/o screwing up painted items & my buddy has been working the last 3 Saturdays @ work. I feel he works hard enough as it is & don't want him to have to put in a Sunday as well turning wrenches. He did clean up a spare pair of v.covers for me in their parts cleaning tank for the re-install as well as cleaned the oil-cooler hard lines. I tried soaking the v.covers in degreaser & it wasn't getting them clean (lot's of crusty stuff).

It's looking like it might get slid back into place over the Thanksgiving weekend (pending the weather). With the holidays coming, that means a busier work schedule so I won't get back on the 64 until after the new year....

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well I started this thread yesterday and just finished. You do quality work and when you do you take good photos. The dually was really a surprise, I hope to be aqble to follow the 64 until the end.

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Wow.... a blast from the past. I'm getting back into the swing of things after a mid-life change-up that I was not expecting (in addition to the dually engine swap). It's taken some time but I'm making progress on the dually again (it basically became a project). I'm wrapping up the engine compartment wiring & hopefully will be installing the wheel-tubs + core support fairly soon (core support is painted & mostly assembled).

The chassis for the 64 is sitting @ a buddies house under a tarp & the 64 is in my shop now w/all of it's parts vs. split between where I was living & a storage facility.

Thanks for checking it out.

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Cool build, any new updates on this one?

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Dang

I saw this pop up on my alerts and thought Scoti was getting stuf done on it...

I hope he does get back on it soon. I might end up getting mine going before he does...LOL

Well Scoti?? what going on here, did you get your dually completed yet? Did you ever do a build thread on that one?

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No build thread for the dually even though it deserved one. Motor swap is done as is 90% of the suspension. Should be getting the extra front a-arms back today (last of the suspension mods).
Air system mounted & functional.
Carpet, Boom-mat, & MLV down on the floor. Buckets & console mounted. Material ordered. Headliner done.
Full stainless exhaust done.
Been contemplating bigger wheels but will likely stick w/16's just to get this distraction done & out of the way....

Plan was to be off this week & knock a few things out but unexpected issue (minor foot surgery) has limited activity so far. I'm up & at it today (hope the doc isn't reading this) & pushing forward. Meanwhile, Recycle is right here full of dust & moth-balls next in line.

Thanks for the interest & inquiries!

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Darn, I had my hope up also....

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LoL... I'll put some pics up of my dually to show I haven't been goofin' off.

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That's what I would do, you can always do wheels/tires later after you finish Recycle!:lol:

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Late to the party, but I'm in so I can see this one finished too.

Wade

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Didn't know of this one, but in for the ride!

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I just came across this build myself. Your frame work was great. I'll follow along to see it finished too.

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Dually build.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640843

64 related?

I'm always watching for deals on stuff I need (want).... I did secure a 9" rear w/3.50 ratio, posi, & disc brakes over the summer that's shorter vs the current 68 12bolt housing & recently purchased a wiper delay kit for when the interior is re-assembled. Still hunting for a decent column but might just get something aftermarket. I'm holding off for now but the other big purchases will be Vintage Air & alternative rolling stock (still traditional; just lighter ;) ).

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I'm ready for a recycle fix as well, glad to see ya on here haven't heard or seen anything in a while. I was kind of afraid it had been sold.

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Oh no..... definitely not selling anything. But, I'm a patient guy so sometimes things stretch out during lifes changes.

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Did you end up with buddy buckets in this truck? Luv the bbw conversion!

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Yes sir. They look just right.

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Come on Scoti, lets see some up to date pictures man.

Wade

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Not much to show. I just moved the chassis closer to me last week. Gotta get the big freakin dually out if the way 1st. I anticipate a summer resurrection.

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Great! I hope so. But I'm sure I can't be as ready as you are

Wade