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Vernski 01-10-2013 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 5806902)
Hi Vernski, truck is looking nice. Did you find any particular difficulties working with the chrome bead lock on your back window?

Warming it up with the hair dryer helped the most although and extra set of hands would have helped to keep the bead lock straight as I worked it in. The heat helped take the dimple out of the corners in the seal where it makes a sharp turn. Other than that it was slow going in but no problem with a bead tool...Vernski:lol:

dantimdad 01-10-2013 10:16 PM

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Made one heck of a deal on this:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps6e989dd6.jpg

$200

Big back window cab with decent doors, custom cab flags and both vent window assemblies work. It's a short wheel base frame that I don't need and I will be left with a driver's vent window and both door windows and regulators.

All in all, after I scrap my bed, cab and doors and some other metal, I will be out about $50 or so.

For a big back window cab, I think that rocks!

Steven

Hx16457 01-10-2013 10:23 PM

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Me too.
Great buy.

Did it come with a title?
That would make it an excellent buy!
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dantimdad 01-10-2013 10:30 PM

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No titles in Alabama on anything before 69. (it may be 70).

So, a bill of sale is all you need.

I am going to use this VIN because I paid more for the first truck and it's been 2 years since I bought it and didn't license it. :)

I wish I could trade the parts I have left for some wheels and or trim, but, I don't know of anyone local who would do it. Oh well, I may just ebay the extras.

Steven

luvbowties 01-11-2013 01:14 PM

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Do you attribute this nice find to luck or to clean and honest living?:lol:
Sam

dantimdad 01-11-2013 06:04 PM

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I live like I was told as a kid: It's better to be lucky than good.

:D

Steven

DURG 01-12-2013 12:43 PM

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Starting mockup of the rear sway bar. I have ordered the splined bar and can mount the bushing brackets then.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...gin/002-14.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...gin/003-11.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...rgin/004-9.jpg

LT1 Burb 01-12-2013 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DURG (Post 5812486)
Starting mockup of the rear sway bar. I have ordered the splined bar and can mount the bushing brackets then.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...gin/002-14.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...gin/003-11.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...rgin/004-9.jpg

WOW, that looks awesome.

mud.man.rj 01-12-2013 04:28 PM

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A lot of hardware tucked in a small space, nice work.

dantimdad 01-12-2013 05:37 PM

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The cab had some bonuses I did not know about when I got there to pay for it!

I am going to post pics and more details in my build thread tonight.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

Steven

dantimdad 01-12-2013 08:43 PM

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Thread updated.

Steven

AngryPirate 01-13-2013 12:31 AM

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Went out to Seguin, TX to John's and found some parts. Now I just need the rest of the bed.

The bumper and the hazard flasher switch are my favorite finds though.

jimmydean 01-13-2013 12:34 AM

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Yesterday I may have turned my car into a donor for the truck after all. :jdp:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...1-11120710.jpg


I hit a patch of ice on the exit of a corner, rolled it like a boss. Waiting for word on the insurance, but I might be using the suspension afterall. :smoke:

racecougar 01-13-2013 01:02 AM

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Ouch! :jdp:


Between Friday night and today, I pulled the front fenders, bumpers, and bed, replaced the points and condenser, only to find that the coil was dead. I also compiled a big list of parts that I'll be ordering tomorrow and Monday. Just getting started on this one.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...psdde83f07.jpg

Hx16457 01-13-2013 10:29 AM

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Had to remove the newly installed wiper motor and washer pump assy, just to install a homemade dual in dash speaker. I used 2 4"dia speakers in the place of the single OEM speaker
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64shortbox 01-13-2013 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hx16457 (Post 5814287)
Had to remove the newly installed wiper motor and washer pump assy, just to install a homemade dual in dash speaker. I used 2 4"dia speakers in the place of the single OEM speaker
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Hx16457 - I love the look of your truck. The Nomad paint scheme really sets it off. I can't wait to see it finished! Fantastic work you've done!!

LT1 Burb 01-13-2013 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean (Post 5813820)
Yesterday I may have turned my car into a donor for the truck after all. :jdp:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...1-11120710.jpg


I hit a patch of ice on the exit of a corner, rolled it like a boss. Waiting for word on the insurance, but I might be using the suspension afterall. :smoke:

Nice job, now you have an LS1 also.

wutnxt 01-13-2013 12:15 PM

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It managed to stop raining long enough.....and snowing long enough.....( it was freezing out ) but it was a beautiful clear day .....and i finally got to put some miles on the 58....it's been finished for awhile but i have only managed to put about 15 miles on it.....and it's killing me.

61_FL_Apache 01-13-2013 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb (Post 5814456)
Nice job, now you have an LS1 also.

Wheels and tires too... Just think of the possibilities!! Although a sad day for the Vette, but a good day for the truck!! :metal:

wutnxt 01-13-2013 12:16 PM

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got some stuff done on my 66 low and go .........

wutnxt 01-13-2013 12:24 PM

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LT1 Burb
I could have used some of those parts for my 58 a few months back....Glad to know your okay...sad to see the car wacked....but happy to know your looking for a way to keep some of it alive.

LT1 Burb 01-13-2013 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt (Post 5814527)
LT1 Burb
I could have used some of those parts for my 58 a few months back....Glad to know your okay...sad to see the car wacked....but happy to know your looking for a way to keep some of it alive.

Wasn't me, I was just replying.

ABX131 01-13-2013 09:24 PM

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Finally got the shift linkage in to complete the convert back to a column shift and took it for a test drive. Worked great! Some minor adjustments needed still to get the PRNDLL to line up properly with the proper gear but it works. Then comes the removal of the old floor mount unit the PO jimmy rigged up and replacing the tranny hump with one that is uncut. Progress is slowly being made.

wutnxt 01-13-2013 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb (Post 5814533)
Wasn't me, I was just replying.



My bad......lol

dantimdad 01-14-2013 12:09 AM

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removed the rear step from the donor last night.

Today I stripped everything off of the donor except the windshield. Going to leave it until we move the cab onto my frame.

Also, my son removed the crappy floor patches that had been pop riveted in.

Steven


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