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Well a few things got done today, but also still have fitment issues.

All finished with the radiator set-up. Mark and I installed the front clip, and found that we still can't clear the ac tensioner, it's hitting the inner fender.

We had clearance it a little, but still hitting, so off it comes tomorrow and do some more work.

Here's a better pic of the gauges, and also with the front end on (not a good pic)...Jim

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That paint looks like smoothly flowing, molten glass. It's absolutely gorgeous.

Awesome work!

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Do you know what the condenser is from or is it part of a kit?

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That dash is awesome!

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Thanks Marc...Jim

Thank you

Hey Bob, it was part of my original Walker radiator set-up...Jim

Thanks Robert...Jim

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Well not a good day today. Mark and I removed the front clip, did some more relief in the inner fender and tried to install the front clip again. Was still way to tight. So I said let's cut out the sheet metal and make a new piece that will clear the AC compressor clutch and the belt tensioner.

Man I hated to do that, but had to.

pic 1 is looking at the metal cut away, and template made.
Pic 2 is looking straight down, so you can see how much clearance was needed.
Pic 3 is the ac stuff.

Should have known everything was going to smooth to last:lol::lol:..Jim

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Ya feels like you are going backwards sometimes.

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That's a bummer, but I'll bet you will be happier when it fits the next time with the cut out looking very custom!

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Thanks guys, will keep pluging away...Jim

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once it is welded in and painted, it will look as good as the 'inserts' that were made for the upper control arm adjusters. (very nicely done)

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Thank you, Mark did a great job on this 'new insert', posting pics later...Jim

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Mark did a great job today, making the metal insert for the inner fender. Welding everything and meal finished...Jim

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After Mark did all the metal work, we installed the front clip again, to double check clearance. The next 3 pics aren't very good, but we have great clearance around the ac clutch and tensioner...Jim

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We removed the front clip, Mark mixed some filler and put it on the patch. Will sand tomorrow, prime. Then sand and paint, will post pics when done. We also worked on a few loose ends, etc....Jim

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sometimes ya gota do what ya gota do! this will be great in the end

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Congrats, and tell Mark great job.

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So much room for activities....Well done guys.

Marc

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Thanks guys for the comments, Robert I see you asked Chris (Skymags) about his AC bracket, mine is also ICT billet they make a lot for the truck engines. I got mine to clear my coil covers, just didn't know it would kick out that far...Jim

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Thanks Jim. I like your solution, even though you had to repaint, it looks custom.

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I think it looks great! Remember if it were easy everybody would be doing it. That’s what makes your truck so awesome. Keep up the great progress. Now I’m motivated haha

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Thanks Robert

Thank you

No blame,I just wanted something to clear the coil covers...Dad

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Well here's todays update. Mark sanded the filler down and sprayed the primer.
I sanded down the primer with guide coat.
After the final sanding Mark sprayed the teal paint. Will let this dry till Monday, then wet sand with 600 and paint again.

Here's some pics...Jim

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Hey I've played that inner fender game too!

Sometimes metal must move...

Lookin good!

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Thanks Dave, yes sometime it has to be done. Nice job on yours...Jim

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Little update. On Sunday Mark wet sanded the inner fender with 600 paper and resprayed the teal paint.

This morning he wet sanded with 2500 to 3500 and buffed out the paint, it looks great (1st pic).

Then we installed the front clip for the final time. Bolted everything back, hooked up wire to all the lights, heater hoses, and misc. items. Still waiting parts but getting real close to fire it up...Jim

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That really is pretty! Great work you two.

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Wow, that looks like it was built that way from the factory. You and mark make quick work of a difficult endeavor. You guys do excellent work together!

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You two do some nice work :)

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looks great, another job that 99% of people have no idea what had to be done.

you guys do nice work

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Looks like you were never there.....Nice modification/repair.

Marc

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Thanks everyone for the kind words. In this case all the work was done by Mark, all I did was sand some primer. We still work as a team, but my part is smaller now...Jim

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I would appreciate the heads up in advance when you are doing work on your truck so I can buy some stock in paint :D


beautiful work mark and jim!

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Thanks Russ...Jim

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Great day today. After a few small items taken care of we started the engine.
Fired up right away and sounded great. Only ran for a little while, still waiting parts to finish up the radiator hoses,etc. I still need to run power to the elec. fan, then make up new hoses for the AC.

Didn't receive my shifter yesterday, called today and they said it will ship 12/15, hope so...Jim

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That first start up is always a big check mark. Nice progress.

Marc

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Yes it is, let's you know you didn't screw things up:lol::lol::lol: Thanks...Jim

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it's amazing how the sound of a motor running makes all the work, money, sweat, dirt, grime, and sometimes blood, all worth while.

congratulations on the progress

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Isn't that the truth, thanks...Jim

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Finished up all the wiring today, including fan. Filled trans with fluid, started the engine, Mark put it in gear and let it fill up the valve body, etc.. Got new AC lines cut to length, but waiting for more parts. Installed wheels and its back on the ground. Good day...Jim