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Thanks gringo , I just noticed your last edit . I'm still racking my brain on this thing and really don't want to spend a bunch of fab and paint time on something temporary . I studied it some more this evening, and realized there is no visible frame on the Teas seat , it's all covered in leather. I think I'll try something where the switch panel just slides out from under the seat on the drivers side .
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Some more progress to speak of ! Hood and cowl came back from paint shop and were installed this past weekend. Air ride system is complete. I've still got to replace the door seals so we can do a final panel alignment. Who's got seals that are close to the same thickness as the GM seals.
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Gorgeous !
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Truck looks great, glad to see your making some progress
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Who's layin down your paint?
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I believe that this is gonna be the coolest truck on this forum, BAR NONE!!
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Any updates Chris, this truck is so sweet :metal:
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CAN ----NOT----WAIT ......to see it !!
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come on lets see it
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Sweet can't wait to see some pics of your progress
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Really like what you got going on there. I was thinking something similar looking fpr paint LOL I guess its time to go back to the drawing board. Anyway real nice work.
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Bowie you are killing us here, we need pics..........
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Dying for updates. Cant wait to see it.
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Just read your build, great looking truck and a lot of fine detail. The mirror finish paint is out of this world!!
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Sorry guys !:lol: ive got a few pics now.
I really liked Mike's (67cheby) lower control arm washers from Michigan Metal Works. Liked them so much that i jumped on the lathe and whipped up a set for my arms. Polished them up and then powdercoated them clear. Looks much better IMO. |
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Wiring done ! (except for the rear taillights, since the bed is not installed yet.
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Nice!
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:metal: looks awesome Chris
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Thanks ! Here's a piece that i actually wasted time on. When time and cash were running a little low, i decided to control the bags with paddle valves and then just do the Accuair later. This is the console for the valves that i came up with. Now that the truck wont make the deadline, i'll be pulling this out and going with the original plans. Pic may not show it but it actually comes from under the seat the turns upward.Paddle valves and gauges are from Boris (way2lo2)
Also showing the vacuum pump for the power brakes. Still need to find a place to mount it. Its a CVR unit that will pull 20 in. On demand setup that will kick in anytime engine vac falls below 12 in. |
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Beautiful work Chris!!
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Thank you Bill ! I may be heading your way a day earlier than planned. I'd like to catch Jay Leno at Beau Rivage' on Saturday evening. Only 6 more days !!
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Yep :four::hot::bo2::cf::ele::two:
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Damn thats a nice mirror painted truck!;)
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Your paint looks incredible, can't wait to see a pic of you truck all together and out shining in the sun
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hands down , this is my favorite truck.. ever! ,great job:ito:
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this truck is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL !! Hat is off to you !!
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beautiful indeed !!!!!!!
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Many thanks guys for the encouraging words . I'd especially like to thank a great personal friend, Kevin Morgan with Ronnie's Classic Rods in Nachitoches LA, for helping get this truck where it is today . Both in completition of the body and paint work that was remaining and the paint issues that showed up from the previous painter . We're going to go enjoy a week long of hot rods and classic cars at Cruisin the Coast then we'll get back on it and wrap this project up . I'm ready to drive the wheels off this thing ! :chevy:
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Enjoy Cruisin the Coast Chris, that show is on my bucket list. One year i'll have to take a vacation and come down there. Make sure you take plenty of pictures and post them up those of us that can't make it.
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Yep Kevin (65streetcruiser) is the man when it comes to body and paint. (Even though he will never admit it) You couldn't have had a more suited person painting it, with his love for these old trucks. (Especially a '68) Nice work y'all! Now get that thing finished, I want to see it in print!
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I agree Wynne, I'm ready to see this truck on magazine covers!
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I just wanna see it melt some tire :D
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You have any info on the radiator/efan setup you're using? How about the catch can and the hard lines too? Awesome build, very inspirational!
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Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build!
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Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo.
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Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level :lol:
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