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Nice progress J!
Would you mind getting an upclose shot of the tach wiring opening next to the wiring harness on the firewall? And if possible, with a tape measure showing the diameter of the opening? I'm trying to determine the correct dimple for a factory wiring harness. Thanks buddy! |
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Anything for you Nate :D....I'll have it for you in a few...
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A few turned into several....:D
Here you go... http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5722.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5723.jpg Hole itself is 11/16" (3/4") and is slightly dimpled in towards the inside of the cab http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5727.jpg 11/16" from the E-brake hole edge http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5726.jpg and 5/8" from the main wiring harness connector hole http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5725.jpg |
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nice.....I wish I had teh time to throw that much energy at my truckk:)
Keep up the good work:metal: |
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Thanks fore the pics buddy, that is exactly what I've been looking for. :)
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Looks good. I did that to my 66 cab and it sucked
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I talked with a guy today who does affordable sandblasting. I'm going to get him to do the underside of the cab, any areas I missed with my work, the bed (at least the underside) and the complete frame/all components |
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From what I can tell from the pictures, it's the 3rd dimple from the bottom correct?
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Talked to another person about sandblasting and had another email me....might be able to start a bidding war ;)
Hope to get it done in the next week so I can get Jason started on the rust repair. He's ready for me now. Spending loads of money on the truck right now. I'm gonna end up going at least a few thousand over budget but it's going to be much nicer because of that. Found NOS parts I couldn't pass up and some great original pieces for my engine brackets..... Plus, the interior is way over budget but it's going to be amazing!!! |
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Working on a Tach/vac/speedwarning dash right now (to sell). Sanded and painted the outer tin today. Putting it together tonight. Still waiting on a few parts. Hopefully it'll pay for part of my extra's :D
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Picked up the door and fenders from Greyhound yesterday. They look great. Gotta few holes to fill (mirrors/fender mounted antennas) but they're already at Jason's shop to get that done. Going to drop off some other parts there today and I'll grab some pictures of them.
Also the frame and cab are going to the sandblaster Sunday afternoon hopefully. After that's done it's on to Jason's and the project is really going to pick up some steam! :metal: |
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sounds like things are beginning to roll!!:D
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nice i like to hear about progress
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oh...and a 2 post lift....that kinda helps :D And he lets me use all of it as part of the deal. I just replace any grinder discs/sandpaper/welding gas and everything else is mine to use. |
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Oh....and since everyone likes pictures :D
Here are the RUST FREE fenders and passenger door after blasting http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5743.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5744.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5745.jpg And my latest part's score....and NOS cargo light lens. Ordering all the other lenses NOS today and I have t3 headlights so I'll have all NOS lights on the truck ;) http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5746.jpg |
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NICE! This might be a stupid question, but why did you wire wheel the cab if it was getting blasted? Was that just to make it quicker for the blaster and have less chance he could warp the panels? Easier for him so it was cheaper?
Not trying to sound stupid, just curious. |
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Put a craigslist ad looking and finally had a couple bites at reasonable prices and can pick up/drop off to make it easier. Part was to avoid warpage like on the roof skin, and part was to save money too. The bottom of the cab is tough to get clean (Done it before and it took a day by itself) On the rest of it I saved myself about 600-800 by doing it myself (with my BIL's help) :D I'm going to ask them to hit a few of the tight spots while they have the cab so I make sure I got it all too. |
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Man, restoring these trucks to show quality is EXPENSIVE!!!
I already have spent more on this truck than I did restoring my blazer.....including the cost of the blazer! And I have a WAYS to go... .....but it should be worth triple the blazer when completed :D |
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OK, I got ya, I figured it was to cut down on warpage and cost. Definately going to be beyond show quality when done. I think I would have a VERY hard time selling it!!
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Finished my speedwarning so I can buy more parts soon ;) http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/IMG_5752.jpg |
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man, blurry picture...I'll have to take a better one!
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The blazer I actually sold for 16. I needed to sell it fast at the time...I overextended myself at the end to get it finished and had bills to pay ;) I hadn't even finished it when I sold it....but I still should have put it on ebay/mautofied/autotrader. Another blazer of similar quality sold for 30K on ebay right after I had accepted the new owner's offer for mine. I've been told by several of the knowledgeable guys on here and CSM that with my parts and plans (frame off/detailed chassis/professional paint/and the highly optioned-highly desireable truck it is) my truck should be in the 40-50K category when completed.....and could go higher. CSM not too long ago sold one of his SWB BB Super trucks for 69K... |
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Wow!
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I have not seen many sell on ebay for much more but recently saw one over 40 that didn't hit reserve but had LOTS of interest... |
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They are nice. Not perfect because there's an area that is faded on the speedo lettering. But really nice. I have a line on an entire set of NOS gauges I'm planning on for my super :D I already have a perfect tach lens and 80lb oil pressure saved up for it. |
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wow, making great progress J !! that gauge cluster looks great! all of those new parts are just cool as heck!
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Did you see how much that orange and white one ended up at? |
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Alright....opinion time....
I have a preference but want to see what you guys think. The truck has 7" rally wheels now (pictured). Looking for 8's. Two options I've considered are the rally wheels with caps and the smaller rings (with BFG raised white letter tires) Note both sets of tires are old used ones... And note on the caps they are nice rechromed originals that need new stickers. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5756.jpg or...factory small white line tires with the deluxe wheel covers it would have originally have come with. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...B/IMG_5757.jpg |
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I've never been a big fan of P02's, but since you're doing the all stock thing it would look pretty cool. On the other hand, I'm not a big fan of the ralleys because they're not "correct".
I looked at you SPID again and it doesn't state anything. Were P02's an option? If so, what was stock? Whatever you go with, you could always mention you have the others available if preferred. That way you cover whatever the buyer might want. |
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From all the pictures I've seen it would have had the full wheel covers...
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Since this is completely a stocker restoration, with all NOS parts, I would go with the original style wheels and caps. Anyone spending the kind of money you are expecting will not have a problem replacing them if that's what they want, but finding good originals may be harder to find.
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Thanks guys, any other opinions on the wheels?
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