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Welded inpatienly a couple weeks ago... warped the firewall a tiny bit, got. It fixed!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/634...0/849/838f.jpg

Replaced the rusted piece above rear window, now waiting for (my new best friend) OSPHO to dry on the outside/inside inner/outer roof! The cold weather doesnt help!

And built an air compressor enclosure...finally!! Now I can work later in the day, and when neighbors are out!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/634...0/812/lphh.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/358x476q90/36/acuj.jpg

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Be sure and vent it.....heat will kill it sooner

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Good thinking! Pm sent!

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Went from buckets "back" to bench. The "Boss" wanted to put in the bench seat we got (and have had stashed) since I started the build five years ago.

These buckets will probably be available free ('04 blazer...electric/leather
9.25 out of ten 10) for a Forum Member to pick up.

But I first have to ask my pal that gave them to me.

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I made a fan shroud, for my Volvo fan upgrade.... :D


Volvo '870', 2-speed fan...
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...7ec0c7184f.jpg


$20 worth of steel...
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...55154cf603.jpg


Took a trip to my buddy's house, with the plasma cutter...
Because cutting holes without plasma just SUCKS..
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...0a505cef6c.jpg


Perfect... Only took about 10 minutes, 6 of which were spent making the jig.
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...0fa4e8b37a.jpg


Made a frame...
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...d54aaadb21.jpg


Tacked together...
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...b8502be012.jpg


Welded up...
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...fa1be69459.jpg


http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...e36895a180.jpg

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Bench looks good! What made you switch back?

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Installed the front clip. need to color sand and buff the hood soll panels match in color.


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His wife.... Reading comprehension, c'mon. :haha:

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Been married 41 years +.

Over the years, I've had the temptation of trying "new things". But I've always contained the responses to those urges to the inside
of the automotive realm.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Besides, she bought this seat, suggested we try the seat, and loves the way it looks. Last week, I did a "heavy-hand" and broke the
cheap-o center console. I searched for a new one....A hundred for this one, $159 for this one, $350 for another....

This morning, in order to dig out the Christmas decorations, I had to move the bench seat that I plasti-wrapped almost five years ago.

One thing lead to another.

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Went to the Indy swap meet and picked up my '68 front fenders,2 core supports,door panels and trim,gas pedal,radio delete cowl panel and two '67 hub caps from Todd68chevy,and also bought a new pair of QA1 coil overs and some new 4link brackets for my build.

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Ouch.... Musta pushed a button.

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Boys,

Speaking as a person who *does* have **** for brains, I did not consider that a slam....

:fry:


;)

Also, I *do* dig my new seat. Sort'a "traditional"...sort'a.

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Hey, everyone likes what they like right, if nobody likes my truck I don't care because I like it, I may not like yours but do say that I try to appreciate "all" builds, mine are way different than they were when I was a kid.:lol:

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Put an awesome bolt to bolt no fabricating 4/6 drop on my 69 C10 today!! Great deal, great price!
Note: You can put a 4/6 drop springs and spindles on without putting in the "C" notch. But, yes "but", you should watch carefully when carrying anything in the bed of any weight. My 4/6 drop put my frame 1 inch about the rear end "bump stops". Sooo... maybe in time I'll put the "C" notch into frame when I have more time and equipment. But just letting anyone who wants a 4/6 drop know, you can do it without the "C" notch, but keep in mind what I said above. "Any weight"
Note 2: My first thought was to cut off half the "bump stop" to make more room... but no no no.... at least with my rear end (93 with 45x295x20's) it would cause a great problem if one of my tires went down to far(ditch/hole) which would cause the up inner part of the other side to tuck in and then I would rub my inner 295 tires against my fender well. So, keep in mind what size tire and offset of the rim when you start debating on cutting on your "bump stops"
[[Long note, sorry. Hopefully it'll save someone's wallet somewhere!]]
The drop I used was from the website below:
http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...s00000437.html
$580 bucks (shipping from California to Arkansas)
So amused because I really didn't have to do any fabricating to install the drop. I nearly installed the entire drop SOLO. But a friend came along, so its a great drop kit that mounted perfect to my truck mods! 69 Chevy, with a 93 rear end, and a 71 front A arms/disc brakes.
WELL WORTH THE PRICE FOR A GREAT 4/6
~Tyler

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Well, tonight I became a PREMIUM member! And then bought all the rust repair panels I need for the cab from Top Banana (supporting Vendor).

So now.... I have a pressure pot sand blaster, a powder coat gun and oven along with all the tools and equipment I already had. After "Santa" brings me the parts I'll be ready for de-rusting after CHRIST-mas.

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I am really diggin that bench seat! Awesome looking! I wish mine looked that great! So what is the secret to getting a bench seat looking that great??

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4/6 Drop!!

Rolling soon!! a little wiring, tightening some lines, and some fluids!! Here I come down town!!

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Today, I started it.

BTW I love this board and I need to be on it more so I get motivated to actually drive my truck

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I borrowed my dad's truck and picked up my repaired fender from the shop. I'll try to get pics up later. Anyway, they seem to have done a great job....the new grey primer looks awesome.

I also met a shop worker there who does body work on the side, for $30.00 per hour. Just expanding my options.

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I put the front fenders on today and right now I'm working on putting the new LMC tailgate on!! It's giving me a little trouble though :-\
But it'll work out!
~Tyler

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i was going to mount my new heater box to the firewall but i need to rivet the panel on the back and i forgot to bring my rivet gun home from work. so i guess it will be tomorrow before i have heat

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Got it out and put it to work...

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Well I didn't get anything done today but I did get some stuff done this week. The truck now goes up and down under isn't own power. All the Airlines/ Solenoids have been mounted and routed.

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I Finally put some trim rings on, I also dropped it down to a nice stance

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I took my truck through the car wash to see the leaks. New rubber and seals are now on the list.

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On my 68...did a bunch of stuff; new shocks, installed seats, new weatherstrip and started to wetsand/buff the original red paint in the bed. Oh man, it looks great.

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This board is DANGEROUS it will make you spend more money than you thought. You will see things aand say I can do that! Cha-Ching

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Last weekend put in the new carpet, new fuel tank, fuel sending unit; did some touch up spray around wheel well openings; detailed door jams, rockers, kick panels...and probably a bunch of other stuff.

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LOL, I know. I need to focus on the suspension and hood for now and not stray to far.

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I know what you mean on seeing things and buying more. Just ordered new tires cause I don't like mine enough. Nitto Mud Grappler's 40x13.50x17" @ $600 a tire.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps641ed47e.jpg
:bann:

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Merry Christmas to yourself, Mud!!!!!

My computer is on the fritz. Free hard drive from Apple is being installed, so I'm not sure if this is going to come through.

I found some two point belts in my parts stash that will work with the bench seat. So, in they went.

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I talked to the guy I'm buying the OEM rear fender from....getting the shipping total soon.

I just uploaded the newly repaired fender pics to Photobucket, about to post those here.

I'm so happy to finally get started on my truck. I was so foolish to think I could just let it sit.

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Got my plate yesterday, so she's legal.

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Spend the day making an Alum Dash Cover/bezel. Not finished yet. Will be done tomorrow & painted

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Woke up to this today in Sunny California.

I guess they'll be no brake work today. :lol::lol:

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:lol: Haha Mag, welcome to my world buddy, we have 3 x that here and -31c, very cold. At least it will get nice there sooner than here.

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My dad came over today and I was able to show him some of my progress, new parts, and plans. He is impressed, which of course, makes me feel proud as can be! :chevy:

Today I learned that I can use polyarmour tubing for my new fuel lines and that I can get all of that and the necessary tools at the local NAPA. I also found out that dad still has the original hubcaps and wheels but it will next spring before we can get to those in his garage attic. Still that's very important as it will save me having to buy others. *Thanks to everyone who gave info on those topics.

OK! Just bought a Craftsman double flare kit, a member-suggested tube bender, and a Rigid tube cutter with reamer. Amazing how just this morning I was asking advice on prebent stainless steel tubing and now I'm ordering tools to do it myself. :-)

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Mocked up my gas tank that I removed from the cab and put it underneath my frame and filled in some holes that were on the body. I decided to go with the 69 Camaro gas tank and do a flip down license plate.

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I was walking my favorite junkyard and Lo ! that RUST FREE '69 low hump cab is STILL THERE and picked clean as a bone , ready to yank but , I have NO WHERE TO STORE IT until I'm well enough to install it sometime late next year =8-( .

Bummer , that .

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Surely someone on here can help you out.

Can you get the yard to hold it for you?

If I was near you, I'd voluteer.