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An artsy attempt...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...2_IMG_0105.JPG

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And the Galveston Island seawall shots I took earlier.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...2_IMG_0108.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9_IMG_0110.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...2_IMG_0112.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9_IMG_0113.JPG

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Lastly, for now, a couple of Aaron's truck and mine together.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...1_IMG_0117.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9_IMG_0122.JPG

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

So nice!

You may have mentioned it before, but what color is this truck?

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Thanks Chris! It's factory code 510, Medium Blue.

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Awesome pictures!

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Thanks Mike!

So Keith had a good point back in April that I had been thinking about for a while before he mentioned it...
So I finally did something about it. I reached out to Brandon with an idea roughed out in AutoCAD (I'm an engineer, so I have it at my disposal) and sent it to him to see what he could do. Yesterday, he sent me a picture of the raw emblem, ready for paint. Check it out
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...2_19_23_36.jpg

I'm pretty excited to see these and get them on the truck. I'll use double sided automotive tape, at least until I'm ready to get the truck sanded down for the repair and repaint.

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Those are awesome!

Stick them in the original Cheyenne location.
To me placement is critical.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4107351

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That's the plan. The link is helpful, but since these aren't going to be drilled in, do you happen to know where I can find the measurements for where the studs are relative to the edges of the emblem? I don't have any emblems around that I can measure. I may have to just buy one.

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I’ll look and see if I can find a Cheyenne emblem in my stash of parts.

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Here you go,...

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Thanks Keith!

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Keith, Can you verify some dimensions for me? The distortion in the picture makes it a bit hard to tell what the dimensions are. I think I've got it, but I want to be sure.

It looks like the stud on the H is 13/16 from the left edge of the C. The stud on the 10 appears to be 11/16 from the right edge of the emblem. Both studs look like they are 11/16 from the bottom edge of the emblem. If that's correct, I think I can get it right on with the measurements from the link you provided. The engineer in me want's it to be EXACT, but I think it'll likely be within about 1/8" in any direction.

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That’s the dimensions I see also.
I’m sure there is some variation between emblems.
These are original emblems and not repop.
I can get you some pics with my dial calipers if that will help.

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Nah, this is good enough. Thanks for the help!

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Well, I finally got them mounted. I'm really liking them. Definitely look at Rad Machining for any billet badges you may want for your ride. Brandon does some nice work. I kinda want to buy a second set (just in case), but I'm sure I'd lose them before I would need an extra. Check it out:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...6_IMG_0237.JPG

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...6_09_34_48.jpg

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

very nice!

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Those emblems complete the truck!

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Very nice!

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Thanks gents!

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Looking so sharp! ;)

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Thank you sir!

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Went to take some new photos today. Since everyone likes pictures, here you go!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/IMG_0246.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02541.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02581.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02681.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02761.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02822.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/IMG_0285.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02861.JPG

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Looking dang good man!

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Pretty sweet! Your machinist did you a solid. Placement looks perfect and they really complement the rest of the truck.

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looking good man!

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Nice. I saw this truck and met you briefly at LST earlier this year. Cool to see that it's on the forum.

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Agree with lolife, complete is the right word :cool:

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Brandon did Very nice work on the emblems! Very cool Duane!.

C/10s in the park this year?

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Thanks Chris!
Thanks Vic!
Thanks Aaron!
Thanks Ben!
Thanks Chris!
Yes, yes he did. Thanks Mike, and yes sir, number 27!!!
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Page flip pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02581.JPG http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_02861.JPG

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Looks great, I really like what the emblem added to the truck. Seems like a small item but makes a big impact.

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Was wondering if this is where you got the inspiration for BRUTUS... seeing as how your other fine ride is a '65 GTO?

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No, but the coincidence is pretty cool though.

Originally I was trying to think of something with blue or some shade of blue in the name, trying to work from names like Red Fox, Goldilocks, and Bad Penny (HotRod's Camaro that was a copper color), among others, but the blue names weren't very cool. I had a fantasy football team called the blue brutes a little over a decade ago, so Brutus was a bit of a stretch from that. Brutus is a far cooler name than Blue Brute. :lol:

It's definitely not as powerful as that GTO (tempest really) but it has far more power now than the factory 350 that was in it.

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I just browsed through your entire build thread. Bravo sir.

Have you seen people shave their factory truck intakes? Some of them look pretty good. Might be an option for your motor if you havent figured anything out yet.

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Thank you. Yeah, I've seen it done, but I still don't like how they look. Honestly, I'm not really upset with how it currently looks, and I kind of like the ribs they added to it. But it's still not pretty by any means. I have an idea for a cover I want to try, but I'm not at the point of putting it into motion yet. I should really get some cardboard or poster board and play with proportions before I try to make it work in metal form. Plus, since I don't have an English wheel or any real quality metal bending tools, it'll be pretty difficult to do at home and have it look good. I'll eventually get it done, but it might be a while.

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Browsed through the entire thread, great work, killer truck! It's a good motivator. Like that rear gear housing vent idea you found :) Love the LS swap. How you like the Magnaflows? I'll be doing exhaust once I get 5.3/trans mounted in frame soon. Torn between them and Flowmaster 44s. Enjoy that sweet ride:metal:

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

I'm actually running 3" Flowmaster Original 40s... they're loud and have a ton of drone in the cab. They sound cool, but suck on long trips. I'm actually in process of extending the exhaust toward the back of the bed. I have electric cut-outs and at idle, the mufflers are maybe 5 decibels quieter than the open pipe (guessing... I really can't tell much of a difference). I'm planning on using a quieter & smaller flowmaster Super HP2 with the cutouts closed and the 40s with the cutouts open.

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I just realized I never posted how I fixed the fans... I wound up pulling the Entropy fan controller and replaced the entire wired system with a Dakota Digital fan controller, new relays, fuses and wiring. The controller is daisy chained off the other DD modules so it will pull data from the OBD-II module for temp and speed. It can be programmed to shut the fans off at and above a set speed (60 MPH in my case). It also uses standard plug in relays instead of the soldered to a circuit board type relay that Entropy uses. I like that better for side of the road fixes, in case a relay gives out on me. I'm also running larger 40A fuses because the relays can handle it. The 30s that were in it before both blew, which is why the fans weren't working and the engine got hot. It just didn't let me know until I was in traffic, when the fans are necessary.

Sorry, no pictures.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Had a similar issue with my Entropy / Dakota Digital controller setup. Also running 40a fuses. I’ve never had big fans like these, but these are loud!