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Thanks Mike, still waiting to get bashed for this mod by the purists :lol: it can be undone very easily....just wanted to keep the 4 eyes of the GMC!

Still having a problem getting them to function properly....

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very nice touch. possible to get a full front shot, so we can get the whole picture? ;)

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Thanks Cam for checking out my thread, but I am unable to honor your request at this time. You see, there is an 18" thick stone foundation wall in the way, my shop is only 14'x18', and most of that is taken up by the Jimmy:smoke:

Some day if this project ever sees the light of day....

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Looks good. I like the color combo.

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Haha, yep, that is a problem :lol:.
Hope She sees the light of day soon! :uhmk:

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Thanks Doug, I think it will stand out when I get the original dark metallic green back on the fenders and hood. PM me with how your son is making out!


Me too! The wifey is starting to complain about not getting a ride in it, something about me being to old to drive it:lol:

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looking good keep it up!!!!

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Test

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...923_124452.jpg

Sorry for the crappy tablet pic. still learning how to use it

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I forgot to give credit to Warbucket and 2003 Silverado for picking up my front bumper from 6T727T2. Great guys and that is the kinda thing that makes this board work, wouldnt even take gas money. Thanks guys!!!


Well, finally got the LEDs to work as they should, seems that you need the taillight bulb in the socket DUH! Weird wiring though, plus I just used a HD flasher unit

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No problem Jim, and a big thanks to you for the bed sill and the B pillar. I have the profile piece for you. Also the guy that has the top for my blazer said he has the hood your looking for.

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wow, that is great news. Got a way to contact him. Glad those parts worked out for you

Now my parts search has narrowed down to 4- 33 in tires, can't believe my list has gotten that small

got any updates on your build???

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New billet side makers,need to modify for lights

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Love those...are they marquez designs or something else? Also, a quick detail suggestion...could you get some allen top stainless screws that you can polish up and install to keep it flush....I think that would take them up another notch..

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Jim is that the frt bumper in post 1652? That cleanned up nice

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VA72; thanks they were just some screws I had laying around. Youre rite, socket head SS would look the best, I have to locate some countersunk ones


Yep, thats the one, a little nox chrome cleaner and its shining away. It has just the right amount of patina to fit with my build, trying to make it look like a forty year old surviver

Thanks again for dropping it off

Sorry I forgot. They are the Marquez Design

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Rework my factory lenses and bulb holder to fit the billet sidemarker

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...004_131358.jpg

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That looks good!!!

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Heres a side view

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...004_131323.jpg

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Very nice Jim. Job well done. Now just 3 more to go.:lol:

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Yeah, and a hundred and fifty bucks:lol:

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That is snazzy! What else have you done? I think its been 2 weeks since this post. Don't worry I'm just jonesing for some work. Both of my trucks are in MO now waiting on us to get there. Somebody do something to a truck for me!

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How about if I just put up some random pics to entertain you till you are reunited with your truck

I have now acquired my 67 hood and inner fender wells.....thanks rochlow!
Actually, hood was gotten from a personal stash of two board members, names witheld to protect the innocent. Kinda surprised they didnt blindfold me, since the trucks and parts in this barn were amazing
Also, picked up a brand new, never mounted super swamper 10.50x31 for 15bucks

Now, 3 more tires and my parts seaching will be done, only took the better part of 10 years:lol:

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Did the person we were talking about have the louvered hood? I think I might change to an earlier style hood also..
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Actually, I never followed up after our conversation, so it might still be there...
Enjoyed talking to you, call me anytime! Tell your son, thanks for putting so much tape on the box:lol:

I think I will have to ship Greyhound more often, that was pretty painless

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Greyhound works great for bigger parts
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I also bought a 67, 68 GMC hood for parts, big dent on the top. Only paid 30 bucks. Let me know if you need it, before I cut into it.

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...019_122243.jpg

Finally figured out the best and most controlled tool to use on the plastic.....

Width has to come down to 2.240", by using the backer board on the router table it is an easy task to make strait cuts

Then, I had to make the cuts on the face of the lense. It is the two raised ribs on the face, only remove the outside ribs as the inside ribs clear the billet piece, with minimal cutting on the ends....more later

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Got a picture of it. I might be interested.

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Sure, might be a couple of weeks

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Works for me, it might be a while til I see it again. I retired in July, but am now going to work for MSC sailing again. Might be 6 months til I see my two money pits again...

Congrats on the router, hopefully that gets you in the ball park.

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The only MSC I know of is Manhatten Supply Company, is that the one.


Ibought a band saw from Harbor Freight, so those two tools should work well to finish the mods on the side marker


Understand about tne retirement, if I want to keep playing with my toys, work is the only option

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Nah, this is Military Sealift Command. Just another department of the Navy, but I get paid overtime. Will be cool to get paid for all the hours I work for a change. And yep, if you want to play, you got to pay.

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Sorry, forgot you had that military connection...you could always ship that Camaro to me to watch for you, I would even put on rear shoes, since I would probably burn them up:lol:


Whats that old addage about paying the piper......if you want to dance to the music

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Getting the basic shape closer to the outside parameters

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...020_132505.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...019_122243.jpg

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Reinvented the multi-tool...router, dremel, drill, vise,work bench, and grinder



http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...022_142220.jpg

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Back to some engine assembly

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...020_132558.jpg

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Good to see you back at it
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Thanks AJ, this has got tobe the last push for a springtime launch....wifey is threatening again to put it in a shop

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Very nice Jim!

We have to keep the wifeys happy! Lol

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