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Slammed67 · 10-05-2010, 12:05 AM

It sure has been a while since I posted any progress pictures of my '67. My two year old son, a new job as of this past April, and life in general have been higher on the priority list. Plus, the lack of garage space, time, and (extra) money doesn't help either. However, I do tinker with it occasionally and start it up and pull it out into the driveway to let it run. One thing I wasn't too thrilled with was the gauge cluster and glove box door that I painted to match my future interior colors (off-white and black). So, I decided to install a new black/chrome gauge cluster bezel and, in the process, cleaned up the installation of my Camaro tachometer and digital air ride gauge. I also installed some momentary toggle switches on the underside of the dash to control the air ride valves. Nothing too exciting, but I guess some progress is better than no progress.

Slammed67 · 10-05-2010, 12:13 AM

Here's my little pride and joy. He loves cars and trucks.... I wonder where he gets that from?

brn agn · 10-05-2010, 06:51 AM

That looks nice. I'm really diggin' the air pressure gauge install. It is clean!

DZL1 · 10-05-2010, 07:26 AM

Looks great! BTW where did you get that digital air gauge? Thanks.

DZL1.

**lolife99** · 10-05-2010, 07:39 AM

Love the air pressure gauge!
Is that from Dakota Digital?
Maybe this one?
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...prd_zm_391.jpg

Slammed67 · 10-05-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Is that from Dakota Digital?

Yep, that is the one. I just removed the outer casing.

Mike J · 10-05-2010, 12:39 PM

yeah I dig that air pressure gauge in there as well- awesome idea

tim21391 · 10-05-2010, 01:13 PM

is that gonna be the young ones car when they are able to drive?

Slammed67 · 10-05-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tim21391

is that gonna be the young ones car when they are able to drive?

Well, that was my first car, so it may be his as well. I guess I have a little bit of time to figure that out. He just turned two in August.

brans72 · 10-05-2010, 09:02 PM

awesome work and great picture of your son in your truck!

tim21391 · 10-07-2010, 05:22 PM

at least hes got great taste in cars alright haha

SCOTI · 10-07-2010, 09:30 PM

Glad to see this update. It's nice to hear you're still chipping away @ the truck & bringing your offspring into the hobby.

72BlckButy · 10-10-2010, 10:45 PM

Hey Jason, glad to see you are still doing well. Your son has really grown since the last time we stopped by. I think at that time, you were getting ready to bring him home.

Just a chip off of Dad's shoulder.

Alvin · 10-10-2010, 11:00 PM

Nice to see an update from you! Right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to get my truck "done" before my wife and I start trying for kids. I figure I need to get most of it out of the way now.

Slammed67 · 10-11-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Hey Jason, glad to see you are still doing well. Your son has really grown since the last time we stopped by. I think at that time, you were getting ready to bring him home.

Just a chip off of Dad's shoulder.

Yes, he's growing like a weed! I just checked out your build thread. Nice looking truck. I'm glad you got it down a little closer to earth

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Nice to see an update from you! Right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to get my truck "done" before my wife and I start trying for kids. I figure I need to get most of it out of the way now.

That was my plan as well, but obviously didn’t work out that way. You’ll still have time to work on your truck (or other projects) once you start a family, but it just takes some planning (both with money and time). Besides, it’s pretty much impossible to have everything planned out before having children. When I was single, I’d get home from work, change clothes, and head out into the garage. Now when I get home from work, the first thing I want to do is play with my son and spend time with the wife. Sure, I’ll finish the truck some day, but it just isn’t a priority anymore.

72BlckButy · 10-11-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

Yes, he's growing like a weed! I just checked out your build thread. Nice looking truck. I'm glad you got it down a little closer to earth

Could still be a little closer...

Any progress on your wagon?

10-05-2010, 12:05 AM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Minor progress It sure has been a while since I posted any progress pictures of my '67. My two year old son, a new job as of this past April, and life in general have been higher on the priority list. Plus, the lack of garage space, time, and (extra) money doesn't help either. However, I do tinker with it occasionally and start it up and pull it out into the driveway to let it run. One thing I wasn't too thrilled with was the gauge cluster and glove box door that I painted to match my future interior colors (off-white and black). So, I decided to install a new black/chrome gauge cluster bezel and, in the process, cleaned up the installation of my Camaro tachometer and digital air ride gauge. I also installed some momentary toggle switches on the underside of the dash to control the air ride valves. Nothing too exciting, but I guess some progress is better than no progress. Attached Images __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-05-2010, 12:13 AM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Re: Minor progress Here's my little pride and joy. He loves cars and trucks.... I wonder where he gets that from? Attached Images __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-05-2010, 06:51 AM	#3
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Minor progress That looks nice. I'm really diggin' the air pressure gauge install. It is clean! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-05-2010, 07:26 AM	#4
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Minor progress Looks great! BTW where did you get that digital air gauge? Thanks. DZL1.

10-05-2010, 07:39 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Minor progress Love the air pressure gauge! Is that from Dakota Digital? Maybe this one? http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...prd_zm_391.jpg Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 10-05-2010 at 07:46 AM.

10-05-2010, 12:39 PM	#7
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Minor progress yeah I dig that air pressure gauge in there as well- awesome idea __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

10-05-2010, 01:13 PM	#8
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Minor progress is that gonna be the young ones car when they are able to drive? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

10-05-2010, 09:02 PM	#10
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Minor progress awesome work and great picture of your son in your truck!

10-07-2010, 05:22 PM	#11
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Minor progress at least hes got great taste in cars alright haha __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

10-07-2010, 09:30 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Minor progress Glad to see this update. It's nice to hear you're still chipping away @ the truck & bringing your offspring into the hobby. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 10-07-2010 at 09:30 PM.

10-10-2010, 10:45 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Minor progress Hey Jason, glad to see you are still doing well. Your son has really grown since the last time we stopped by. I think at that time, you were getting ready to bring him home. Just a chip off of Dad's shoulder. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-10-2010 at 10:45 PM.

10-10-2010, 11:00 PM	#14
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Minor progress Nice to see an update from you! Right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to get my truck "done" before my wife and I start trying for kids. I figure I need to get most of it out of the way now. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

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