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Old 06-06-2011, 08:04 PM   #226
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
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Great build!
Thanks, appreciate you checking it out.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:06 PM   #227
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
On with todays post.

Pic 1 New 700R4 trans from Gear Star.

Pic 2 My home made trans mount.

Pic 3 Old 3 speed and parts.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:12 PM   #228
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Wasn't thinking forget the pics.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:13 PM   #229
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Installing Lokar shifter to trans.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:17 PM   #230
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Pic 1 Console mock up of side panels, etc.

Pic 2 Had to modify opening for trans and shifter.

Pic 3 AC controller to stay close to stock location, add "T" nuts for mounting of console.

Pic 4 Fiberglass filler added to console, for shaping.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:21 PM   #231
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Pic 1 Back of console with lauan panel glassed to console.

Pic 2 Checking fit to dash. Here you can also see the metal plates that are attached to console, this is how the side panel will be attached with clips.

Pic 3 Another view of console to dash.

Pic 4 With the side panel in position.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:24 PM   #232
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Pic 1 Back on the back panels, installing fiberglass mat to the corner area.

Pic 2 The other side panel, starting to sand down glass.

Pic 3 Installing filler over fiberglass and smoothing things out.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:27 PM   #233
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Pic 1 A little filler to smooth out the side rail.

Pic 2 View from outside the cab, of side and back panels.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:31 PM   #234
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Pic 1 Working on cover panel for 10" speaker.

Pic 2 Here the old leather was removed from console. Old padding smoothed and console in primer.

Pic 3 Here it has been sanded and smoothed out, ready for another coat of primer.
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:32 PM   #235
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Will catch you tomorrow with another post......Jim
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Old 06-06-2011, 09:55 PM   #236
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Hey Ben, thanks for the kind word, appreciate it. The first seats were out of a Jeep, don't know year or model, sorry....Jim
Ben, later talked with owner, seats out of late 80's Jeep Cherokee.
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Old 06-06-2011, 10:18 PM   #237
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Endless cutting fitting shaping filling finishing , , , you guys are sculptors , , , (btw you have a tv show of sorts here in this thread)
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Old 06-07-2011, 05:18 PM   #238
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Endless cutting fitting shaping filling finishing , , , you guys are sculptors , , , (btw you have a tv show of sorts here in this thread)
Thanks Jim, I appreciate the thoughts. Finally got to look at your build, talk about detail, thats a lot of detail about what you did and how. Very nice truck you have there also......Jim
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:56 PM   #239
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Pic 1 Home made speaker pod for kick panel area.

Pic 2 Will be installed in the old vent opening.

Pic 3 Installed in opening.

Pic 4 Speaker installed.
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:59 PM   #240
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Pic 1 New opening for radio made, and a little filler work on dash.

Pic 2 Another view.

Pic 3 Additional filler to dash.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:03 PM   #241
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Pic 1 Hole in the windshield area, that was found earlier, just now fixing.

Pic 2 New piece being bent to fit.

Pic 3 Filler added to repaired area.

Pic 4 Filler on pass. side where seam was welded.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:06 PM   #242
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Pic 1 Filler added to the front of cab.

Pic 2 Top of cab with filler added.

Pic 3 Sanded and adding thin coat again.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:08 PM   #243
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Pic 1 Top sanded, ready for final check.

Pic 2 Another view.

Pic 3 My son Mark blocking one more time.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:12 PM   #244
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Pic 1 Checking firewall one more time.

Pic 2 Close up of some spots.

Pic 3 Back of cab.

Pic 4 Back of cab again, with guide coat added.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:13 PM   #245
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Will post again tomorrow................Jim
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Old 06-07-2011, 09:03 PM   #246
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Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build
Wow you guys have really made some progress on this truck looks great..
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:47 PM   #247
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Wow you guys have really made some progress on this truck looks great..
Thanks for checking it out; not to burst the bubble,but truck is already done. In the last 4 weeks, I covered about 1-1/2 yrs of work. So progress is probably about normal, just looks fast. Thanks again.....Jim
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:50 PM   #248
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On with todays post.

Pic 1 Firewall getting close at this point.

Pic 2 Back of cab almost ready.
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:52 PM   #249
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Pic 1 Grandson and daughter-in-law helping

Pic 2 Additional sanding on lower section.
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:55 PM   #250
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Pic 1 Patching holes where speaker brackets were mounted.

Pic 2 Some pin holes in upper lip area.

Pic 3 Stainless cover for the AC lines.
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