Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10

[omodified]

Since we are waiting on more parts I decided to go after installing some of the other new parts we are sitting on. The ignition bezel was up first. This was a really easy install, thanks to this site. FAQ is really helpful. All I needed was a paperclip and the rest was a breeze. Got the old one out. It was a mess. Years of getting the ignition key dug into I guess. Not pleasant to look at.



Here is the new one installed. Easier to put back in than it was to take it out.

[Palf70Step]

Nice job on the wiper motor. Thanks for the tips. I'll have to do mine someday during assembly. (soon as I remember where in the shop it is )

[cobra_4]

Awesome build so far!!! Just read it from cover to cover

Hey you don't happen to have the link to the guy you got that radio from do you?? That would be perfect for my build, I hate to cut my dash and as long as I could get the news in the morning on am and then plug my Ipod in I'd be good to go.

Also I love the dash. Its AMAZING how much clean well lit gauges help the apperance of any classic car or truck.

[omodified]

Originally Posted by cobra_4

Awesome build so far!!! Just read it from cover to cover

Hey you don't happen to have the link to the guy you got that radio from do you?? That would be perfect for my build, I hate to cut my dash and as long as I could get the news in the morning on am and then plug my Ipod in I'd be good to go.

Also I love the dash. Its AMAZING how much clean well lit gauges help the apperance of any classic car or truck.

Thanks for the compliments guys. Cobra, here is a link to one of the things he is selling right now. I don't see one of our radios listed, but he may take requests. Super nice guy to deal with and he obviously has the conversion figured out. Looks like he will convert anything.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/42-6-7-48-Ch...item1c22edb138

[cobra_4]

Originally Posted by omodified

Thanks for the compliments guys. Cobra, here is a link to one of the things he is selling right now. I don't see one of our radios listed, but he may take requests. Super nice guy to deal with and he obviously has the conversion figured out. Looks like he will convert anything.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/42-6-7-48-Ch...item1c22edb138

Sweet!!! Gonna shoot him a message. I've got a bunch of old 40's radio's that need restored, maybe I can work out a trade with him

[gcburdic]

works looks great Chris!!!...have you seen the FAQ about making those side markers flush mount??...I'll see if I can't find it...might look cool on your truck

[jeffg1010]

I just saw you are in Statesville. I am on the North side of Mooresville, almost in Troutman. So, I guess we are practically neighbors, Hope to see that truck running around soon. I scrolled through a few pages and it looks like you are putting together one sweet ride!

So, I am SUBSCRIBED to keep up with your progress.

and I see Geoff replied above me. Hey Burdic... we still getting together Friday? 80% chance of rain. Does yours get out in the rain? If so, text me to let me know where ya wanna eat lunch.

[gcburdic]

here ya go...Frenched side markers

[bondo510]

I love your truck! Nice job!

[omodified]

Thanks a lot Geoff, Jeff and Bondo. Geoff, I appreciate the link, I may consider that down the road when the paint prep starts to happen.

[omodified]

It was nice on Friday and I got off work early. Since I got the parts in this week that will help me tie up my loose ends, I figured it was time to get busy on the truck.

I got the new washer motor and pump installed.



I ran the new line from the washer tank to the pump. Then I hooked up the old lines and ran them through the dash and into a bucket. Primed the pump for 30 seconds or so and it started squirting with force! It worked great and no leaks. So, I cut the new lines to the proper length and hooked them up.


I read here about people complaining that water was coming into their cabs from various places. That doesn't sound fun to me. I did use a new washer motor to firewall gasket, but I thought using some additional sealant wouldn't hurt either. It doesn't look great here, but after everything is in place, it will hardly be noticeable. Not gonna leak either!




I lubed up the wiper transmission linkage and put it in place. Wouldn't you know it, it was rubbing the cowl support. That surely was part of the horrible noise I was hearing in the beginning. I noticed that GM had already notched this area out, so I just ground on it some more. Once I got it to clear, I touched it up with some black paint. Gave it a test run and it is soooo quiet!




Here is the finished product with wipers installed.




I got the antenna hooked up as well. AM stations are coming in strong! Notice the new defrost vents in place too.

[omodified]

Saturday was even nicer than Friday. 60 degrees in January rocks! We were definitely going for a drive today. First, I wanted to do a few things that I had been putting off.

I have been sitting on these new bumper bolts for some time now. They were getting put on today. I am tired of hearing the bracket rattle against the bumper. No more rattles.






Next up, the radiator. I have this nice new aluminum radiator that I should have polished before I installed it, but I was in a hurry. So, I took off the shroud and loosened up the radiator and I got to work. I only polished what could be seen. Good thing too, cause now it wants to be seen! Also, when I was putting it all back together, the plastic piece that houses the power wire on top of radiator core support got my attention. It was loose in several spots causing it to be really wavy. There were 4 screws holding it to the support and also a few rivets. A few of the rivets were broken. So I drilled out all of the rivets, opened up those holes and installed new stainless screws in all of the available holes. Now the piece is nice and straight and very well restrained. Here is the finished product.








Finally, we backed it out of the garage, and gave it a quick clean. I realized that I haven't taken any pics of it outside yet. Here it is, ready for our Saturday winter cruise!

[gcburdic]

Looks great Chris....I took my truck out yesterday....it's just beautiful in January!!!

On the heater control, if you can deal with the chrome, buy the rebuild kit and update those control arms...if they are original, they are prone to break....it's a "might-as-well" item in my book!...BTW...that lighter button looks sweet!

[67cheby]

nice work on all the details !

[GCncsuHD]

Just found this thread and read through it. Looks like it is coming together nicely, hope to see it around town.

[omodified]

It's been awhile since I have updated and I have some time tonight, so here it goes...

Thanks to member t korinek for giving me a great deal one these o.e. mirrors and handles. Can't wait to get them installed. Hopefully they are as nice in person as they look in this photo.

[omodified]

Well, I received my goodies from t korinek. With just a little bit a cleaning and polishing, they turned out very nice. Thanks Tom.

While I was waiting for the new parts to arrive, I visited Dave's Truck Parts and picked up some new handle and mirror gaskets. I went with aftermarket because I just couldn't justify NOS pricing on these. So, I will cross my fingers that these hold up. When I went to install the new pieces, I quickly realized that the old ones had been installed without gaskets. PO's kill me!!! Anyways, they turned out awesome. Much netter than what I had previously. Check it out...

[lolife99]

Your truck keeps getting better!

[omodified]

Thanks Keith! It's been a good pace so far. Plenty of time to enjoy it between projects.

[omodified]

My last visit to Dave's also yielded a new set of vent window handles. My current handles are pitted badly. They are so sloppy fitting that it keeps the window from shutting tight against the seal. I am really hoping that I don't have to hear the wind whistling anymore. Here they are installed against the original. Much improved!



Went for a test drive and no more whistle!

[omodified]

I replaced the power brake check valve once already. I thought it would be good to replace it when I changed out all of the hoses. However, the one I bought was an ugly yellowish-green color. I happened to find a black one today and I though that would go better with the theme under the hood. Details...

[omodified]

We took the truck out for a drive tonight. I usually like to keep an eye on my water temp while driving, but I just realized that the Sunpro temp gauge is not backlit. Time to place an order with Summit Racing.

[Dustydog]

Great looking truck! Nice job you are doing with her.

Dusty

[omodified]

Thanks Dusty and thanks for dropping by!

[omodified]

The Sunpro lighting arrived today. Got it installed with wires nice and neat. While I was waiting on it to arrive, I purchased a pair of led bulbs for it. Well, unfortunately the tone didn't match the blue-green color of the gauges in the instrument cluster. So, I went to Lowes and bought the closest color spray paint I could find and I sprayed right over the led bulb. The bulb is low temp so it should be just fine. The color is close to matching but not exact. I will keep looking for a better match, but here it is for now...