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But the glass doesn’t have a frame around it.

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If you have already bought weatherstripping for the door glass, don't install it yet. Most of what is sold for the 64-66 trucks do not fit the framed glass. I don't know off the top of my head if anyone is making the correct weatherstriping for that glass you have

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Mine does. Mine is a Deluxe cab, does that make a difference?

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This is my original door glass. They have frames. Searching the archives best I can make out in 66 the trucks came without frames, but you could get laminated glass that had frames as an option. I would prefer not to have the frames on my truck. I have already purchased new vent assemblies and door rubbers and am assuming that they are made for the frameless glass as the ones with frames would need a wider "gap" to account for the extra width of the frame?
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I'm not exactly sure on what all is needed to change to the frameless glass, but I do know that simply removing the frame does not make it thin enough to easily work with the weatherstripping that you already have.
A C/10 owner local to me ran into this issue with his truck. He only had an issue with the weatherstripping that the window goes up and down in, but because it was for the frameless glass, the framed glass was extremely hard to roll up and down. He removed the frames, but they still are hard to roll up and down

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Thx for that. I have already bought the Vent windows, fuzzies and other stuff to rebuild the door. I assume they are all made for the non framed glass. I think if I wanted to keep the framed assembly I would have trouble.

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My guess is that they are not for the framed glass. You won't be happy with the framed glass in the felts and such that you have now. On my friend's truck, areas of the weatherstripping looked messed up and maybe slightly torn from the frames.
At least you had not tried to install them yet. I imagine that would have been extremely frustrating

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I agree. With my custom build I think the frameless glass is the way to go.

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Bit of a pause on the build as I am out of parts. Have a truck load waiting on the mainland but am waiting for my replacement Budnik wheels to show up before I go and retrieve. Been thinking about my audio plans. I had bought a Custom auto sound 740 deck, but when I went to install in the dash It would not fit. The rectangular screen was just a bit too wide. Custom suggested to break out the file and trim their deck. I decided to return. In its place I have taken my stock radio to Woods radio http://www.woodradios.com/ to have it converted. They use Aurora design components https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-design/fmr.html. I like the stock look but with the modern features. My plan is to use the pre-outs from my new radio to a amp or amps and run two 8" subs close to the cab corners and in my Retrosound kick panels I will install 6.5" speakers. I am also toying with the idea of a speaker in the stock dash location, as I have heard this helps with the "centerstage". I have been shopping for amps and speakers, but there are so many choices. Presently I am leaning toward Audison amps and speakers.

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Adding bits and pieces.

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Have you considered doing your side trim with 3M? I'm very pleased with how mine went. It was easier than I thought. I was concerned about it lining up nice and straight. Also my truck had no original holes so that made the decision easier for me. The only holes I drilled were for the front spears. There's some great info on it on this forum.

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Nice truck. My trim holes are already there. Mar-K trim is on its way but when I ordered I asked them to not give me any push-in style clips, but to give me all thread clips.

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Stumbled across your build cruizin' the web, I have seen the COE over the years in person very nIce as well as this build . hope in the next years to come to see it in person also. Awesome attention a skill.

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Thx for the kind words. With the present Covid situation I am thankful I have a truck build to keep me busy. Look forward to chatting with you.

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Waiting for parts so I switched to the audio install. Not much of a woodworker but am happy how the subwoofer box came out.
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Have been working away on my Cgt. This thing has fought me a bit. Lots of paint problems, Budnik has to remake my wheels. Now my interior guy's wrists are a problem and not sure when that will get done....whoaaaa is me, waaaa. Lol.
Now that is out of my system. Getting down to final details. Wiring and plumbing are mostly done, just waiting on a few parts. Installed my RTX gauges. I have had Dakota Digital products before, but this is impressive. Very well made....although it has a price. Received my Radio back from Wood's radio with the Aurora design upgrade. This will control my Audison 8 channel amplifier. Hopefully I get my wheels soon, as I am working on assembly in my poor mans paint booth and need to paint a few more parts.
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What was the issue on the wheels?

Trans cooler/fan set-up?

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Front wheels had wrong mounting pad for my Wilwood brakes.
That is the transcooler and fan. Ran out of room out front and less heat for intercooler and condenser/rad.

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That's the 'what & why' I was assuming. Suck on the wheels.

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I like your build so far. That sucks on the wheels, but as with anything, time is just that... time. In the end, i am sure you will be happy and forget or at least try to ignore the wait.

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It is frustrating. Budnik took responsibility back in September for the error and said they would fast track them in 4 weeks. Here we are in Jan and I don't have them yet. To fair, I'm sure they have had Covid issues. The winter still here and I won't be driving it for a couple months, but the truck is getting close and would be nice to roll.

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Started to fabricate my intake. Still have to make the entrance, but I'm still debating on what type of air cleaner media to use? I have ample air coming in just limited with filter surface area which is about 3" x 21". Was looking at some panel filters, but possibly Uni foam maybe better in this instance?
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Getting closer.
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Sure looks good!

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Absolutely killer.

Did you get the intake set-up finalized?
Any further decision on the possible wheel set-up changes?

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that is awesome!!!

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Thx. I did give up on the intake as I could not meet the GM requirements and came up with another design.
I plan to install the new rear wheels which have 1" less backspace... wish me luck. I will have 1/2" of clearance to box sides at ride height but on full compression on both sides it will reduce to 1/8". My issue with these trucks is due to the shape of the box sides when you go this low it requires you to pull the wheel in. I want it out as much as possible.
The front wheels are another story. I bought my Budnik wheels from a shop here in Canada that I have dealt with for 30 years. The fronts would not fit over the Wilwood 6 piston brakes. Back in September Budnik said they would make proper ones and they would fast track-4 weeks. Well after that it was another week, another 10 days etc. Same thing in Jan. I posted the issue on Lateral-g website and immediately got a reply from Jason Swain from Budnik. Says "they just got the material" should be done in 10 days. That was the beginning of last week. I called them again and talked to Sheila Budnik who said they should be ready this week. Has been very frustrating......sorry for the rant.

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Yes sir, I can imagine. I've seen/followed the thread on Lat-g as well.

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Funny how things work. I just got a tracking number.

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Budnik does pay attention to Lat-g stuff so I'm betting that helped.

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Might be coincidence....but I think your right.

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Dare I say it out loud..... But I'm betting the level of investment for a project & the stature of some of the builders/build managers there is significantly higher vs. here. I get it. I'm somewhat comfortable around both but my bank account says I belong here.

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Me too!

I really enjoy this build and love what you have done with the truck!

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Thank you. I have had a lot of fun building it.... well most of the time.
Working on last of the wiring and other details. Hopefully start it soon.
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Love this truck! Going to be a blast to drive with that powerplant too!

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Thank you. Finally touches on my GT dash. (Cgt)
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My guy Marc Latrace from Miracle upholstery foamed up my stock seat. Originally I was thinking doing the seat stock looking, but this truck is going to corner, so I have opted for some bolsters to hold me in place.
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That looks plush and comfy

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Installing wood bed. Bolts are tough to get at, some seem impossible. Lol.
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Rotated..... And from experience I bet some are a PITA to access.