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Hottest day of the year so far and I mounted a Tach in the Right side of my Gauge Cluster…

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8838/1...9003e716_c.jpgIMG_3609 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Using the extra parts I picked up recently I started cutting…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/306/18...2db02dc7_c.jpgIMG_3612 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Tach with original blank surround…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8873/1...98e724ed_c.jpgIMG_3615 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Mounted in the Cluster...:uhmk:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/406/17...f21d248e_c.jpgIMG_3616 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/521/18...b4e7b737_c.jpgIMG_3617 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Sits a tad deep, but will be readable nonetheless...:chevy:

Just gotta polish up my other original lens that I picked up recently, it's in better shape than this one…;)

I also picked up another bench seat that will either end up in the 65 or the 72 I just traded for…
The seat was free from a friend that has had it in a shed for a handful of years…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/268/18...de7929fd_c.jpgIMG_3618 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's the seat after the top layer od dirt, dust & gunk cleaned… Still a ways to go with the cleaning,,,:lol:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/533/18...8609f4be_c.jpgIMG_3614 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's a detail shot of the pattern in the Seat vinyl…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/269/18...d493ba95_c.jpgIMG_3607 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

til later...:chevy:

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Tach looks good brotha. :metal: Careful....git a hot enough day an yer rear will burn sittin on that black seat! lol :chevy:

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Thanks TJ...:metal: as for the black seat… I'm thinking it needs a mexican blanket cover due to the Sun...:haha:

Here's a shot of the Vent installed and the "710" Cap...:lol:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/440/18...b7cf3274_c.jpgIMG_3619 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/529/18...005067f5_c.jpgIMG_3620 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

:bann::cool:

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Looking good Don. Seat looks to be 67-72, should fit just fine.

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Thanks Jon...:mm:
The box arrived today, checked it out and neglected to get any pics yet...:dohh: but I am very pleased with the contents… Thank You!!!

I also received a package from Martin, aka mjh1965, and found a cache of these along with a T-Shirt that the wife quickly claimed…;)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/289/18...11486f0f_c.jpgIMG_3622 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Cheers...:chevy:

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My build thread for the 72 Shop Truck is linked in my signature area...:mm:
Driving home today…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/416/18...4c7a970e_c.jpgIMG_3624 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/294/18...3a48ec48_c.jpgIMG_3626 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
Thanks for checking in...:metal:

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Curly Wurlys? Never heard of'em! :lol:

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No problem. Glad to find a home for it and see it go to some use.

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Driver oh yeah!:metal::metal:

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A long time ago, pre 90's, there used to be Marathon Candy bars sold here, these are the same, only they are sold in the UK and not in the states, made by Cadbury… Caramel and chocolate...:metal:

:metal:

Oh Yeah!!! :metal::metal::metal: No power anything makes for an interesting drive…

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Not much to update… Work has been crazy and the wife and I are trying to put the house back together after getting her daughter and grandkids moved out…;)

I had recently posted a pic of the resistor with in the back of my heater diverter box which came out in 2 pieces when I pulled the box from the cab… 1963c-10 offered me one and it arrived...:metal:
This past Tuesday I received a box from Jon aka 1963c-10… he had a 65 heater assy that he didn't need, so he was kind enough to box it up and send my way… Lots of great people out here, Thanks again Jon…:mm:

Here's a couple of pics…
The resistor is in one piece...:bann:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5323/1...76f22176_c.jpgIMG_3718 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

I dig the paper with his truck's color used in packing…;)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/313/18...f0aa87d8_c.jpgIMG_3719 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Cab going on soon...:chevy:

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I feel ya brotha....I been so stinkin tired after these long work weeks...plus its been in the high 90's low 100's round here so I ain't been to motivated! lol But I have been sanding on the frame...might even be painting next weekend. Never know. :chevy:

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Not much done this weekend… although I was able to get the heater diverter box painted and put together thanx to Jon…;)

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Looks like new now. Nice!

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Turned out real nice, did you fit a new cable?

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Watching the weather I see it has been hot up your way, but at least at night you still get a cool down…;) Although we haven't topped the 100 degree mark yet, it has been in the mid 90s with extreme humidity, the kind where when you walk outside you immediately sweat…:waah: hard to get motivated unless there is a fan or water and food involved...:metal: See pics below

Thank You Sir! :flag:

Thanks mate! No new cable, just wire brushed the casing and lubed it up. :mm:

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Just glad it got there in one piece and that you were able to use it Don!

Looks great after being cleaned up!! And yeah.....not uncommon for me to save old painting paper for shipping.

I think I found an original Harrison core (used) that will fit that heater also. I'll get some pics and run the numbers on it.........

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Just got the fire up as well.

Martin should be getting here in 20 minutes.

German Bratwurst.
Pork spare ribs
English Cumberland sausages.

Ohhh and some wine (dont often drink it but bottle was open)

Seems like a good evening ahead.

PS. Your air system has turned out real nice.

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Thanks Brother!!! :uhmk:

Thanks mate!:mm:

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I think I'll come to your house and jump in the pool. Lol.

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If you ever get to Arkansas, you are welcome...;)

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Happy Daddy's Day to the Dad's out here...:mm:

I started by felling a tree that had been killed by fungi, then did some final troubleshooting on the 72's inop fuel gauge, looks like a new sending unit will be ordered...:chevy:

Let the Re-Assy begin…
Redneck answer to Engine Hoist/Cab Lift and no concrete…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3871/1...57184ee8_c.jpgIMG_3789 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Cab waiting patiently…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3822/1...7cab6593_c.jpgIMG_3790 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Cab now resting on Frame…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/424/19...c96084a4_c.jpgIMG_3791 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Ready to make the return trip to the tent...:uhmk:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/502/19...e1f8f0d4_c.jpgIMG_3801 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

A few shots in the driveway prior resting back in the tent…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/379/18...7112a9af_c.jpgIMG_3802 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/551/18...5dba7cae_c.jpgIMG_3803 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/399/18...7d8e10f8_c.jpgIMG_3805 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

72 in on the fun...:chevy:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/359/18...7a8a9365_c.jpgIMG_3808 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Pulled the Bag off the top of the engine...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/474/19...8fb49679_c.jpgIMG_3813 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Back in the tent and the Cab bolted on and torqued to specs…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/462/19...4b275e2b_c.jpgIMG_3816 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

:burnout:

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Looks good brotha. :metal: Happy Father's day to you to. Hope yer day went well. Truck looks good sittin in da sun. I just got back from driving the 77 chevy. BBC power you can Never beat. lol

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Always a nice milestone to see the cab and chassis bolted up.

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Looking good Don . It won't be long before you are driving it again . Then you will have the problem we all would like too have . Which one shall I drive to work this morning .

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wow... you're making great headway and shes looking really fine. keep up the good work bro. soon, very soon you'll be driving her...

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Nice progress Don!

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Nice progress Don. Glad to see the cab back on.

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Thanx Brotha!!! BBC :metal:

Thanks Sir, I am quite excited, now to sit down and list all the little details, then prioritize...;)

Cheers mate..:mm:

Although I've got the 72 I am planning on driving the 65 to the October shindig...:metal:

Thanks Sir...;)

Now to re-assemble all the details, and paint, and Drive...:bann:

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Although I've got the 72 I am planning on driving the 65 to the October shindig...:metal:



We can always drive the 72 to Clems for you in October that way you will have both there .

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:metal:

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I know that feeling brother! That thing is looking like a truck again. You won't be able to sleep at night thinking about what you will do tomorrow on it. Lol
keep it up and we can make a cruise night

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That night, after those pics were posted, I was up around 0330 with all kinds of little jobs bouncing off the ole brain walls…:haha:
As I posted earlier, now to list and prioritize all those bouncing thoughts...:confused:

Cruise Night...:metal::metal::metal::burnout:

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For those interested… Here is where I found the info on the cab mount torque values…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/387/19...87c9b6b2_c.jpgIMG_3819 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/353/19...3b86cd06_c.jpgIMG_3818 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

This morning, before the oppressive heat and humidity kick in, I decided to get the Accelerator Pedal mod started… Many thanks to markeb01 (page 5 of his epic build) for an awesome write-up on this mod...:mm:
As previously posted, I sourced a free set-up from a friend that had parted out an 85-87 cab…
Here's one of the pics Mark posted…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/527/18...bbb5ce15_c.jpgIMG_3844 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here is what I've accomplished thus far...:uhmk:
Before going under the knife…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3909/1...eecdc479_c.jpgIMG_3845 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/506/19...8da3e4fe_c.jpgIMG_3846 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

After surgery…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/536/18...8b5518b2_c.jpgIMG_3847 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/258/18...14df3f3b_c.jpgIMG_3849 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Will post more once it is mounted…;)

Ordered my firewall pad yesterday, Thanks to Bret and his write up on the pad he purchased through the truck and car shop...:chevy:

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Moving right along brotha! :metal:

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Thanx TJ…;)

Glad to see the short vid you posted on your you tube channel… getting that frame ready...:metal:

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The wheel Merry-Go-Round continues...:uhmk:

I was originally going to run some 15's that a friend gave up cheap, then traded for some 20's after realizing that the U-Bolts on the rear would hit before the rim in the event of a flat...:sumo:

Not wanting to chance that, the 20's were an even trade, although I wasn't a fan of that style wheel, the no out-of-pocket aspect was alluring…;)

When the boy showed up Father's Day with a friend of his, that has an 85 square body, the friend offered to buy the 20's...:rolleyes:

After a day or 2 of thought, I shot him a price and the immediate response was, "SOLD" :bann:

I've always liked the old school Cragar SS wheels and needing at least a 17" wheel to deal with the lowering in the rear, I decided to go with the Torque Thrust by American Racing…

Going with the 18" Anthracite...:bann:

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Nice!

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Sounds like that wheel deal was a no-brainer. I like the new wheel choice much better, & I'm sure you will too. Hard to beat a timeless 5-spoke!:metal:

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I like those wheels. Good choice.