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Looks like it will be an easy job after I mount the pedal assembly. I will radius the lower dash bigger so the column will fit tight. Found a FREE steering wheel. It will work for now, and doesn't look bad.
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Woohoo! Progress pics.
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Can you use the neutral safety switch still? Just curious for future refrence. Looks good
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I should. Of course I'll let you guys know when I wire it. I'm using the 73 wiring harness. Even the power windows and all the other accessories should plug right in. I HOPE. :lol:
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I agree with you, I think you should s**t can the whole GMC grill peice of crap, and ship it to 38053. and to help you out, because thats just the kind of guy I am...I will pay for the shipping...no no I insist.:lol: |
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Trade you a gloss black one for it..... |
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What are you looking for? I will start looking for one for you around here. |
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Not ready yet. If I sell more crap around here, I'll buy a new one. Unless it's a great deal, and in good shape.
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Drilled the fire wall today for the booster bracket. I had to trim the old bracket off from the inside, and modify the back side of the fire wall where it's a double panel. I also cut parts of the 73 bracket to look, and fit better. I could only use 3 studs through the fire wall. It should be OK. The rest of the bracket will fit to the lower dash panel. Next I have to modify the dash so the upper steering column will bolt on.
Before I cut the bracket off http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/530873818_aKhdQ-M.jpg http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/530873712_kG4N7-M.jpg After http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/530873903_KvRxa-M.jpg |
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I sand blasted the Brake bracket, and painted it. Big mistake. I had to modify the bracket. Here's one of the pieces I had to cut off. The one sticking up.
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http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/530874641_Z7wXi-M.jpg
http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/530874566_tSH7o-M.jpg I first cut the stud off, then after this picture I cut the lower left part of the bracket off because it was hitting the double support bump. Now it fits flush on the firewall http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/530874156_ce9sc-M.jpg Next is making the 1/2 circle for the old column to fit the wider Camaro Column I forgot to mention if I cut that bump out like I did on the right lower, it would over lap the lower steering column mount. |
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Hey Dennis,
If the booster bracket doesn't turn out rigid enough for you, I backed mine up with a piece of 1/4" plate bolted to the 3 bolts above the steering column, the 2 bolts up the side and the 2 bolts for the original master cylinder. Then welded 4 studs to the plate to pick up the upper and lower booster bracket holes. I like rigid and that really stiffened everything up. Just an idea. Truck is looking good. Thanks for sharing. TR |
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I was thinking of doing something like that but on the inside. I want to see how it feels first.
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That looks like a lot of work.....as long as your booster is bolted to the under dash pedal bracket it should be good and solid.
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I will drill for more bolts, and not have only 3. The pedal bracket is also connected to the dash. It should be solid. Not a big problem, and an easy fix if it doesn't feel right. But now that I'm thinking of it. The power brake unit will be doing all the work, not my foot pressure.
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Scotts62 did the same thing with his '62...dunno if he has driven it with it in it or not though..
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I made the notch bigger under the dash so the column will fit nice and tight. I only cut the outer sheet metal. The inner support fit good and I didn't have to cut that at all. Next I'll have to modify the pedal bracket so the column will bolt on to it.
The column height is perfect, as the steering shaft length fits exactly where it should be. That means I don't have to modify that at all. http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/534361222_ZTYYA-M.jpg http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/534374046_c39WW-M.jpg |
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Nice progress Dennis.:metal:
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:agree: Your giveing my ideas.
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Thanks. I''m trying to do a little each day. There's so much more to get done yet. I have to keep the momentum going.
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Your truck is really looking good. Did you say you were going to paint it a two tone? What other color if you are going to do that. |
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Thanks Dennis, Good luck with the shifter.
My two tone color is the same grey I painted the frame and gaige pods. The upper part of the cab and doors and the area between the body side mouldings will be the grey. I'm thinking the grill and bumpers will be the same grey, not sure yet. |
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I think I'm going with a satin black, on the bottom half, and a shinny Corvette Torch Red on top, with red tuc n roll interior. I'll have my Kustom Rides logo on the door. The old school look. |
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Painting it is so far down the road. I might change my mind by then. But the red interior will stick. Before I put the windshield in I'll paint the dash, and around the windshield frame.
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In case your wondering why I can't get much work done on my truck. I have a garage full of customers stuff to get out. I NEED MORE ROOM.
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wow!
at least you don't lack for things to pass the time;) |
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My first thought was a hail storm was coming so you had too park everything inside. Like we did on the flight line in San Antonio. You diffenately have something to do.;)
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Next is a 99 Tahoe coming in for a 4/5 Belltech Drop kit install. That's gravy. Hopefully by then I have the Ford panel, and Challenger out of there. The steering column is done, now all I have left to do on the Ford is make it shift with a GM column & a C-6 Ford Transmission I installed. Then on the Challenger I have to replace the trunk floor. I'm almost half done with that.This is getting to be like a regular business. I'm working my ass off. I'm lucky, at least I'm keeping busy. :clap:
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I wish I had a shop that looked like that.
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You have to learn how to say no.....but then how would you pay for your hobies???
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