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Ok here is a very visually small update. I have the door panels getting some embroidery wor done. I installed a Belt harness bar which you can see in red behind the seats. I welded the bar into the cab corners as well as bolted it to the floor behind each seat. All I have left on the interior is the O **** handle on the PS and to get the dash bezel and door switchs painted. Thinking of a red for those as well. I also am going to have interior guy make some skirts for the bucket seats. I got the electric fans mounted up. I do have to take them back out though. It seems that the manufacturer Perma Cool put a oversized retainer clip on the fan blade. They had a recall on these. Anyhow here are a few pics for you guys. Sorry for the delay in updates.

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So how is it going? How much trouble have you run into with switching the HVAC stuff? I have yet to start my 88 to 97 dash conversion.

Looks sweet, can't wait to see more. :metal:

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I deleted all the hvac. This truck dont even have wipers!! This is strictly a weekend play toy. Later down the road a hide away ac system may be possible though!!

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Rainex it and you'll be fine!

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EXACTLY!

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Any updates in the last 2 months Phantom?? I was actually searching thru some old threads about building a pole barn and then seen the thread about your lift, which brought me here... I almost forgot about this thread... Whenever I have time and I'm in KY, I'll have to get my way to Louisville and check out ur stepside... Seems there are alot of new members poppin up in KY.
Brandon

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Not a whole lot has been going on. My wife and I are getting a divorce so things have slowed way down. I have done very little to the truck but do plan on keeping it.

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Wow, sucks to hear about your wife and you... Hope you'll be happier at least afterwards... If you gotta go... Take the lift with you... hehe. Good luck with it and keep us updated on anything.
Brandon

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E...... Bummer man. Been there & it's a rough road. Hopefully things are civil & the 'damage' is minimal.

PM anytime if you need to vent.

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Thanks guys! I can replace material things for sure. The truck I will keep even if I have to pay her half of book which isnt much Im sure. So far she isnt being to civil at all. The lawyer has got into her head already! In the end I will be better off and happier without her.

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Sorry to hear the news. Been there, and hope it goes smoothly for you. We'll be here when you need us!

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Got the Msd box mounted and the coil. I ended up running a thru the firewall coil wire piece from MSD. Mounted the 6al under the dash as well as the coil. Ill get a few pics later. Havent done to much but its something!

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Hey i just joined the forums and ive just viewed this whole thread. And holy crap lol... I love this thing. Your doing good so far! cant wait to see it done.

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Thanks for the comments! I love the truck also. Wish i had a little more motivation though. Welcome to this great community!!

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Motivation will come back after all is settled. Hope all works out ok, your energy in this truck is what has inspired me in my truck and others I'm sure.

Bill

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It happens anytime a damn lawyer gets involved. Been there done that. She had the better lawyer. She had hers and mine. Hopefully everything will work out good for you. Mine got alimony and support. All I had left from a 40 hour work week was $40.00 take home. :whine: Glad to see your getting back on the truck!!! It does the mind good to occuppy it on something other than a divorce.

Kevin

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Thx for the motivation and kind words of encouragement guys!! Its things like this that bring me back time and time again to this board.

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Hey Guys! Long time no talky! LOL! Life has been up and down for me. Single life sure is diffrent to say the least! I think I have 1 whole update since my last post! SORRY! Had some embroidery work done on the door panels. Gonna recover the grey carpet in black on the lower part of the panel. Pics are crappy cell pics from my TREO. Also gonna paint maybe the trim ring around the door handle and possibly the window switch panel. Anybody have some interior chrome handles?? CHEAP!!

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Looks awesome! Glad to see you're still working on the truck. It's a great project.

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What a project!!! Great job!!! Really enjoyed checkin' your build thread.

Alex

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Did a little wiring here latley. All of this is under the pass side of the dash. Fan, Fuel Pump, and Ign Acc. relays. Not complete but getting there. Damn my back hurts!!

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Just read the whole thread and all I have to say is........WOW. That truck is going to be awesome. You should be very proud! Don

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I always thought MSD had to be under the hood for heat reasons and safty?? Is this just a myth??

Nice job on the truck WOW

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Im going with Myth! I hope so anyway! I dont want to see any wires at all under the hood. Tryin to keep it clean!

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LOL

Looks great
Good job.
Let me know if it gets too hot in there.
Planning to install one soon

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Man what a awesome long thread!this brought me back to the 80's when I built my pro street 56 Chevy Panel great job,sorry to hear about the family thing now you can remove the passenger seat and make it lighter! hehe,great to see you keep up with the pic's even the treo ones,(I used my treo alot for quick pic's when the real camera was in the house.)This thread is by far as good as a pro magazine job.... keep it up Awesome Truck!

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The gauge cluster is killer. I have been looking for someone that has used Autometer gauges and replaced the stock ones. This is the first that I have found. I was wanting to do the same type of replacement in my 92 stepside. Now it is on, I have to do it. Looks great. The rest of the truck looks great too. :metal:

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If that was true, then I do not think that ALL of the cars in NASCAR and any current Pro Stock in NHRA would have them in the passenger side of the interior....

Phantom - I love this build, have you got any complete pics on the outside or under the hood?

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IM still ALIVE!! :metal:

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Updates are mandatory then!

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Absolutely!! ;)

Glad to see you still kick'n!

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http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...tory-date.html

Check this out! I followed this build to the end! Truly awesome!

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:devil: Thats good to hear. :uhmk:

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Hey Phantom,
I was inspired by your thread 2 years ago.I wondered what happened to it.Theres not alot of 88-98 builds around here that I know of besides yours.Several months after I joind the board in 07', I got started on mine. I had saved the photos of your back half work to study before I cut into mine. Good to see your still at it. ~T.

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Welcome back, we need an update on you and your truck. Hopefully you still have the truck.

Bill

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Ya I'm still waiting on this one,I have already started my 2nd race car/truck being that it is a 76 Chevelle chassis built to a 68 Chev C10 Shell(a fleetside long box cut down to a short box)

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Hi!!

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Hey dude, you cruisin' the beast yet?

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Man, Its bout time, we were getting worried about you. Still have the truck and wife?

Bill

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LOL Hey guys. Ive really missed hanging out here. I still have the truck, but the wife is gone. Anyhow I have been mainly doing some wiring lately and have a good buddy of mine that has been helping me out the last few weekends. Since everything in this truck has been rewired in some way or another if has been a slow process. I did get all the wiring under the dash buttoned up and mounted my battery box in the bed. I will get pics up soon. Its good to see that someone missed me. Pics to come!