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greg65 09-23-2013 03:17 PM

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I had a great time talking to Alan and Shannon this past Saturday. Alan had most of the cab primered before I arrived. The Vintage Air is on the way and the oudercoating is delivered. Amazing work as always Alan. Here are a few pictures of the progress.

greg65 09-23-2013 04:15 PM

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I also picked up some CPP 3" springs that I bought from Billy. Mabe this will correct the tire to fender gap. Here is how the frame is sitting now. I will post another picture after they are installed.

likaroc13 09-23-2013 04:37 PM

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Cab is looking great, & that's a nice looking chassis/drivetrain as well! Should have a nice stance too. What drop do you have for the rear?

greg65 09-23-2013 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 6282298)
Cab is looking great, & that's a nice looking chassis/drivetrain as well! Should have a nice stance too. What drop do you have for the rear?

It is all from Early Classic Enterprises. The springs are 6" drop with a super trac bar kit and their shock relocate kit. Before the body goes back on I need to install a small c-notch.

greg65 10-16-2013 08:35 AM

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I'm a little late getting my pictures posted from Saturday. Alan and I mocked up the a/c system to get all the attachment holes drilled before painting. The vintage air is a very nice piece. As always had a great time talking with Alan.

greg65 10-16-2013 08:36 AM

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A couple more

terryw554 10-16-2013 09:39 AM

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is there a resaon that A/C box couldn't be mounted higher? just curious

greg65 10-16-2013 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by terryw554 (Post 6317837)
is there a resaon that A/C box couldn't be mounted higher? just curious

I guess it could be mounted higher. We used the supplied template. Vintage Air also supplies a smaller glove box which if the unit is higher this piece could not be used. Also where the lines come through the firewall could be a problem.

terryw554 10-16-2013 10:47 AM

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I'm thinking about trying this system in my truck. It measures 20x71/8x9 1/2, by my measurements and the way the outlets and hoses come out of the box I should be able to get it high enough to be completely out of sight maybe. Anyone here have experience with this product?
http://www.restomodair.com/shopprodu...ioning-system/

Modges'66 10-16-2013 02:14 PM

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A couple more

So, does this make the RH floor vent inoperable?
Do you need to block them off now?
Or, could you mount the entire A/C unit more to the left?

greg65 10-16-2013 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Modges'66 (Post 6318192)
So, does this make the RH floor vent inoperable?
Do you need to block them off now?
Or, could you mount the entire A/C unit more to the left?

A block off plate is supplied but hopefully the handle can be modified enough to be used. I wish I would have known this before having the vents powder coated.

Ta2Don 10-16-2013 07:30 PM

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Just an idea, check out McMurphy's cable mod...
Here's a link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...487100&page=24

greg65 10-16-2013 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don (Post 6318566)
Just an idea, check out McMurphy's cable mod...
Here's a link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...487100&page=24

Thanks I will check it out

Modges'66 10-16-2013 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65 (Post 6318527)
A block off plate is supplied but hopefully the handle can be modified enough to be used. I wish I would have known this before having the vents powder coated.

Hmmm, I was really thinking about buying the sure-fit kit, but now, I think that I may just buy the Gen IV universal kit & build my own mounts...I just totally rebuilt my vents too!
Good to know!

greg65 11-04-2013 12:23 PM

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Not a lot going on with the truck lately. Between life catching up with me and Alan hunting for the perp that kidnapped Uncle Si. Alan did send me a picture after the glide coat was applied yesterday. I did pick up another piece of wall art at a show this weekend. I've always wanted a black California tag. This one is a 1963. Maybe I can find a '65 in better condition later.

Ta2Don 11-04-2013 03:07 PM

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Know all about life catching up!:mm: Progress is Progress!;)

greg65 11-04-2013 04:43 PM

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Know all about life catching up!:mm: Progress is Progress!;)

Thanks Don.

Alan's Classic 11-04-2013 05:39 PM

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My new job has really put a kink in truck progress.

greg65 11-04-2013 06:04 PM

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My new job has really put a kink in truck progress.

You are doing great Alan. Make that big money, mine can wait. Congrats on your trophy. I sure you had a smile from ear to ear. Well deserved.

chad64chevy 11-04-2013 09:10 PM

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greg cab is looking really good, wont be long and you will see some color on it! alan will do a great job, I just wish I could paint half as good as he can!! ill have to pay someone to paint mine, but i'll try and do the epoxy and bodywork or atleast try!!

greg65 11-04-2013 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy (Post 6348295)
greg cab is looking really good, wont be long and you will see some color on it! alan will do a great job, I just wish I could paint half as good as he can!! ill have to pay someone to paint mine, but i'll try and do the epoxy and bodywork or atleast try!!

Thanks Chad. I took auto body in high school twenty years ago but would not want to attempt getting my truck ready for paint. Good luck with your repairs . I'm sure it will look amazing when you get done with it.

diver 01-13-2014 05:08 PM

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hello,i am new to board and live in dallas ga. my build is 67 4x4 step k-2o short box. who did your soda blasting? thanks butch

greg65 01-13-2014 05:30 PM

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hello,i am new to board and live in dallas ga. my build is 67 4x4 step k-2o short box. who did your soda blasting? thanks butch

It was a guy in Carrollton but I can not find his business card. I had heard so bad things about the soda blasting so we had the cab blasted again.
Some people have problems with paint lifting off of a surface that has been soda blasted.

greg65 01-20-2014 11:37 AM

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My truck has been put on the back burner until after our relocation is complete. I brought it home from Alan's Saturday. This will also give me a chance to get some things completed. I'm so pleased with all the work Alan has done on the cab. Hopefully we can get started back on it this summer. Here are a few pictures of where it sits now.

TJ's Chevy 01-20-2014 12:34 PM

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Looks perfectly drivable the way it is! You have free cooling, and a cold air intake as well! ;)


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