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Man this is one of the coolest projects on here. Love it.

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Thanks....that means a lot as i know you know what you are talking about!! Thanks!!! Its been a fun build.

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Got is first haul in today!

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We did about 160 miles today hauling a Falcon. Went to the Nostalgia Drags in Commerce Ga.

On another note....thanks to "stsalvage" I now get a tick every time I see a school bus?!?!

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:lol:

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We are at about 500 miles. This thing runs great! Im so pleased with it so far. Shake down has only shown a few things and they were fixed immediately.
The third member it came with was noisy so I swapped it out with one in inventory and and an oil cooler line that was leaking was replaced. Today we plan on finishing off the stereo system to include the header speaker system and working on the gauges...factory and aftermarket. I look forward to seeing how the Speedhut speedo converter works!!

For any of you local Atlanta guys we will be at "Caffeine and Ferraris" (Octane) tomorrow morning and I plan on driving it with something strapped on its back.

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Had some fun this morning at Caffeine and Octane. The old wedge found favor with the promoters of the event!! Look for it coming soon on Caffeine and Octane TV.

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Cool!!

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Very cool love it

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Nothing to report this weekend. We are gathering parts for the AC and hunting new tires. I should have all the gauges finished next weekend.

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have you tried out the speedhut yet?...I used a Dakota digital on mine and it works purdy good and its a little cheaper

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Leonidas did about 160 miles round trip tonight. Hauled great!!

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I ordered that one first and sent it back. I wanted the GPS. I should have it in this weekend.

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Nice to see you using it and it's getting some coverage!

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We spent the day working on the gauge wiring. Factory tach, fuel gauge, along with the others and mounted the speedometer box and started to wire it. Getting it ready for the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville.

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Steering wheel and air horns today!!!

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Cool steering wheel what's it out of?

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Stacked away

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15" Aftermarket 40 Ford Style. I use them on my hotrods.

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Cool. Thanks, Nice stack.

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Getting closer to Street Rod Nationals...Louisville here we come!! 4 new rear tires arrived today and the Vintage air kit is installed and working out well!!!
Checking out front suspension components tomorrow and then taking in in for an alignment.

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Looking good! Which vintage air kit is that?

-Richard

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Compact 2. Its about the only thing I found that will actually fit. Even the under dash kits were too big due to the lack of room under the dash of these medium duties.

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Very cool build! You've got me eyeballin' all the old grain trucks around here.

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Thanks for the info, air conditioning is one of the things I want to add to my c50 once it is on the road. Room in the cab has been a concern I've had all along.

-Richard

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You will loose all of your glove box.. Do NOT order the compact kit from Southern Air. It wont work.

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Old Air Products has what you need, look them up!

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Great info guys, thanks!

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I have used Old Air too. Each company has their pros and cons. Actually had trouble with both the Vintage and Old systems and had to return one and have replacement parts for the other. Old Air customer service was lacking.

Remember to buy a small unit as there is no room under a medium duty. You will also have to delete your passenger air vent if you are going with this style.

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We are finishing up the small things for our trip to Louisville to the Street Rod Nationals. I got the rear wheel simulators on, the one needed lower ball joint is going in today and an alignment will come this week. New tires all the way around, air horns hooked up, trans temp and back up fuel gauge wired and the bed extension and headache rack converted to bumper stop has been roughed in.

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Here is the route I choose for my 1979 C 70. Most everything off a pickup will work except for the under dash unit. It is a little different due to the hump. You would just need to look at a donor pickup and determine if it will fit.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721374

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Yes, I've been following your build too. It is looking great. :metal: Some of the 67-72 medium duty had factory a/c but it is super rare.

Keep up the good work guys!

-Richard

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About 900 miles round trip. Mountain roads and flat. It did great. 12 MPG. and all went well. AC was a little temperamental and the new wiper motor gave me some trouble in the 4 hours of pouring rain but aside from that.....what a pleasure to drive. Made 2 tows during the journey and they were a breeze. Rolled into Louisville doing 75 and the wind at our back.

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Sounds like a good trip and 12 mpg is pretty decent for a rig that size. How is it for power?

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All I need and more. 513 rear makes sure that happens.

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School starts soon... look out .;)

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This school bus thing will NEVER get old. :lol:

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Every time I hit those inferior brakes I look up for a school bus! Thank goodness others have better ones than I do!!

These pictures loading sideways is getting a little OLD!!!

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Love the truck and the other Toys .

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That first pic may be sideways, but it sure is cool!