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Old 11-30-2013, 02:13 AM   #8451
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Carpet install this week.
Who did you get your carpet from? Did you have any issues with the fit?
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Old 11-30-2013, 09:04 AM   #8452
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

@magwaa...how did you wire that alternater..cant get my to work....im mean what you wire that little wire to...thanks..oletimer
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Old 11-30-2013, 09:56 AM   #8453
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Thank you Sir ! . I have a good idea how much better it'll be , I'd rather die than have one more year of this I have now .

Congrats on your Daughter ! my Son just gave me my first Grand Daughter , I am well pleased .

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Well, great news on the operation. You won't believe how much of an improvement it will make. Faster starts hot or cold.
And longer "starter" life, too.

Congrats. You'll be in my thoughts on 12/18 (also my oldest daughter's birthday...1967).
This year it'll be your B.D.
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Old 11-30-2013, 12:01 PM   #8454
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@magwaa...how did you wire that alternater..cant get my to work....im mean what you wire that little wire to...thanks..oletimer
Depends on what your set-up/alternator type is.

On mine, using this internally regulated alternator, the one brown wire that comes off of the alternator plug runs into a connector that holds the blue and white wires,
which in turn connect to what would normally be the blue and white terminals voltage regulator.

As per M & H, the guys whose wiring set-up I have, on this alternator, the white wire that would otherwise connect to the single brown wire connector coming out of
the alternator is not "used" and, therefore, "deadheads", or does not connect in that connector.

Also, and because of this style alternator, of course you know that this set-up does not use use a voltage regulator....

Check this thread where a lot of our Forum pros helped me out:


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604860
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Old 11-30-2013, 06:27 PM   #8455
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ok...thanks I have the same alternater...I put all the set up from a 94 c1500 on mine with the American autowire harness...I guess I have to read up on it...thanks for the link...oletimer
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Finished up the drop in the rear today... 5 1/2" 7" static.

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Old 11-30-2013, 08:02 PM   #8457
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ok...thanks I have the same alternater...I put all the set up from a 94 c1500 on mine with the American autowire harness...I guess I have to read up on it...thanks for the link...oletimer
Okay, then. All you need's the brown (alt plug) to the blue (at the connector...I think AA is the same as M & H) to the blue
terminal where the voltage regulator used to be.

If it's the same set-up as mine, it should work just right. Thanks to the guys on that thread and info from a call to M & H.
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Old 11-30-2013, 09:51 PM   #8458
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

installed headers for the last time, bent a few brake lines, installed GMPP intake manifold.



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Old 11-30-2013, 09:52 PM   #8459
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Bought some parts from tlcrz1972 (Brain) today.
nice full-foam seat with tracks
full "low" tranny hump
patch panels for both doors
both chrome wing vents.
Great prices and great conversation. It sure is nice having a addict like me local.
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Old 11-30-2013, 09:56 PM   #8460
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installed headers for the last time, bent a few brake lines, installed GMPP intake manifold.



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dang that looking good...like your work.
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Old 11-30-2013, 10:02 PM   #8461
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dang that looking good...like your work.
Thanks, its been a fun ride........and close to taking it for its first ride.
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Old 12-01-2013, 02:38 AM   #8462
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

I installed my new glovebox liner. And worked on the RH side window, it would not roll down - it was all rusted up. And once it was all WD40'd up, I found out that the window regulator is worn out and now the window won't stay up when I shut the door or when I hit a bump while going down the road. Bummer!!
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:07 AM   #8463
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Welded inpatienly a couple weeks ago... warped the firewall a tiny bit, got. It fixed!!



Replaced the rusted piece above rear window, now waiting for (my new best friend) OSPHO to dry on the outside/inside inner/outer roof! The cold weather doesnt help!

And built an air compressor enclosure...finally!! Now I can work later in the day, and when neighbors are out!!



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Old 12-01-2013, 10:39 AM   #8464
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Be sure and vent it.....heat will kill it sooner
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Old 12-01-2013, 12:34 PM   #8465
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Good thinking! Pm sent!
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Old 12-01-2013, 06:49 PM   #8466
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Went from buckets "back" to bench. The "Boss" wanted to put in the bench seat we got (and have had stashed) since I started the build five years ago.

These buckets will probably be available free ('04 blazer...electric/leather
9.25 out of ten 10) for a Forum Member to pick up.

But I first have to ask my pal that gave them to me.
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Old 12-01-2013, 07:24 PM   #8467
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

I made a fan shroud, for my Volvo fan upgrade....


Volvo '870', 2-speed fan...



$20 worth of steel...



Took a trip to my buddy's house, with the plasma cutter...
Because cutting holes without plasma just SUCKS..



Perfect... Only took about 10 minutes, 6 of which were spent making the jig.



Made a frame...



Tacked together...



Welded up...



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Old 12-01-2013, 07:28 PM   #8468
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Went from buckets "back" to bench. The "Boss" wanted to put in the bench seat we got (and have had stashed) since I started the build five years ago.

These buckets will probably be available free ('04 blazer...electric/leather
9.25 out of ten 10) for a Forum Member to pick up.

But I first have to ask my pal that gave them to me.
Bench looks good! What made you switch back?
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Old 12-01-2013, 07:35 PM   #8469
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Installed the front clip. need to color sand and buff the hood soll panels match in color.


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Old 12-01-2013, 07:38 PM   #8470
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His wife.... Reading comprehension, c'mon.
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Old 12-01-2013, 07:44 PM   #8471
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Been married 41 years +.

Over the years, I've had the temptation of trying "new things". But I've always contained the responses to those urges to the inside
of the automotive realm.



Besides, she bought this seat, suggested we try the seat, and loves the way it looks. Last week, I did a "heavy-hand" and broke the
cheap-o center console. I searched for a new one....A hundred for this one, $159 for this one, $350 for another....

This morning, in order to dig out the Christmas decorations, I had to move the bench seat that I plasti-wrapped almost five years ago.

One thing lead to another.
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Old 12-01-2013, 07:45 PM   #8472
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Went to the Indy swap meet and picked up my '68 front fenders,2 core supports,door panels and trim,gas pedal,radio delete cowl panel and two '67 hub caps from Todd68chevy,and also bought a new pair of QA1 coil overs and some new 4link brackets for my build.
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Who asked you sh!t for brains!
Ouch.... Musta pushed a button.
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:53 PM   #8474
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Boys,

Speaking as a person who *does* have **** for brains, I did not consider that a slam....






Also, I *do* dig my new seat. Sort'a "traditional"...sort'a.
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Old 12-02-2013, 12:05 AM   #8475
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Hey, everyone likes what they like right, if nobody likes my truck I don't care because I like it, I may not like yours but do say that I try to appreciate "all" builds, mine are way different than they were when I was a kid.
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