Project Where'd The Money Go

[69gmcshorty]

Thanks for the great info with the sending unit. with that I didnt notice a fuel pickup tube on it what are you using for delivery?

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 69gmcshorty

Thanks for the great info with the sending unit. with that I didnt notice a fuel pickup tube on it what are you using for delivery?

The tank has a fuel pickup connection in the passenger side front lower corner. Still old school manual fuel pump as well. Glad the additional info helped!

[es67chevy]

OK, in an attempt to show progress, here is the completed rearview mirror assemblies that will be installed just as soon as we get the truck back.

[trukzguy]

Where did you get those mirrors from? They look sweet.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by trukzguy

Where did you get those mirrors from? They look sweet.

Thanks! They were an Ebay find -- Billet Specialties.... Much cheaper on Ebay!

[BP68]

Just read thru you whole build thread. Really nice truck you have there. And loving the color too. I was originally going to paint mine indigo blue, but later decided it was took dark. I chose GM Arrival Blue that has some pearl in it. It is a little darker than yours. Great looking truck. Look forward to more pics/progress.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by BP68

Just read thru you whole build thread. Really nice truck you have there. And loving the color too. I was originally going to paint mine indigo blue, but later decided it was took dark. I chose GM Arrival Blue that has some pearl in it. It is a little darker than yours. Great looking truck. Look forward to more pics/progress.

Thanx a lot BP68! I'm looking forward to reading your build thread too. Just scanned it and I see a lot of similarities! I was a big fan of those Boss wheels too and almost bought them but there were so many problems with fitment for awhile. Gave up for now but may revisit them one of these days.

We got the truck back out of paint prison over Thanksgiving weekend but haven't even touched it since we got it off the trailer. Just been too busy with the holidays and all. Hoping to get back on it this weekend. Rear brakes are first. Not too exciting. But the fun stuff is coming!!

[my67chevytruck]

feels nice to be out of paint prison eh!

[67cheby]

im offeneded... you are just now telling us you have it at home !!

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

feels nice to be out of paint prison eh!

It sure does! Now the real fun starts.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

im offeneded... you are just now telling us you have it at home !!

Hahaha, yeah. That's how busy I've been. But started working on it again today. Tore into rear drums. Off to parts store in the AM to get some E-Brake cables. Decided not worth saving what was on there.

[67cheby]

come on , i know its not just setting out in your garage and not getting anything done...lets see some pics

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

come on , i know its not just setting out in your garage and not getting anything done...lets see some pics

Hahaha, yeah yeah! Mostly research and ordering parts this weekend, but we did completely redo the rear drums. Also installed the rear shocks. Spent most of the time determining whether we wanted to build our own brake lines or just order them. We caved and ordered stainless brake lines from Fine Lines. Also ordered disc conversion brake hoses from Early Classic.

[my67chevytruck]

sounds like nice progress to me...

[ryans69chevy]

Wow! I'm lovin' that color you picked out, it looks so awesome on your truck! I love to look at people's build threads because it's so sweet seeing everyone's progress with their projects. I especially loved yours because it had a lot of different pics like with the drip rails. I'm curious to know when you tore out all the bondo and paint and all that away from the drip rails was there somewhat of a gap? If so what did you use to fill it in? I have a pretty wide continuous gap on my drip rails that i just filled in with some clear caulking for the time being. I also was wondering how come the rear wheel covers in the bed didn't get painted the color of the truck? Or did I just miss the pic showing that?...

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

Wow! I'm lovin' that color you picked out, it looks so awesome on your truck! I love to look at people's build threads because it's so sweet seeing everyone's progress with their projects. I especially loved yours because it had a lot of different pics like with the drip rails. I'm curious to know when you tore out all the bondo and paint and all that away from the drip rails was there somewhat of a gap? If so what did you use to fill it in? I have a pretty wide continuous gap on my drip rails that i just filled in with some clear caulking for the time being. I also was wondering how come the rear wheel covers in the bed didn't get painted the color of the truck? Or did I just miss the pic showing that?...

Thanks for the compliments, ryans69chevy! We love the color too and think it goes perfectly on our truck. Regarding drip rail, it was fairly clean when we cleaned it all out, but the body shop did have to line it with some type of caulk/sealant. I can't remember exactly what they said they used.

As for the bed, it will all be linexed once its driveable again. We will be putting a bed cover on it. We wanted to be able to use the bed to haul coolers, chairs, tent, etc to shows and not worry about scratching it.

I'm a big fan of build threads myself. that's where we got tons of ideas for our truck. We also learned many valuable lessons reading through others. And as you may have seen in places, my Dad and I learned some lessons too that we hope others will be able to use to save them time, headaches, etc. Keep watching our thread. We plan to have her back on the road this spring!

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

sounds like nice progress to me...

Yessireee!! Slow and steady. Thanks, Heath!

[ryans69chevy]

Oh ok. Yeah, I've learned a lot and have gained more ideas from these build threads. I never even thought of shaving the cowl until I saw your build thread! It looks so awesome like that too! And it doesn't even look that modified or unoriginal or however you want to say it, which is what I'm trying to stay with! So hope you don't mind me stealing your idea! lol

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

Oh ok. Yeah, I've learned a lot and have gained more ideas from these build threads. I never even thought of shaving the cowl until I saw your build thread! It looks so awesome like that too! And it doesn't even look that modified or unoriginal or however you want to say it, which is what I'm trying to stay with! So hope you don't mind me stealing your idea! lol

I encourage it!! I'm glad to hear when someone else wants to do something we've done. We love the look it gives too. Very happy with our decision to shave it.

[es67chevy]

OK, worked on the brake lines all weekend. We flush mounted the booster on the firewall. Crossing fingers it all works OK.

Crossing modern technology with old trucks - researching custom booster installations:


Had to cut a new hole through firewall for rod to pass through. Also had to drill new holes for the lower mounting bolts





Installed:





And inside the cab:





Here you can see the old holes we didn't use and the new lower holes. Tight fit

[mcbassin]

Nice work on the brakes. Where did you get your brake lines? How did they fit? thanks

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the brakes. Where did you get your brake lines? How did they fit? thanks

Thanks a bunch. We got them from Fine Lines (http://www.finelinesinc.com). They built a totally custom setup to work with our booster/master/prop combo and our disc/drum setup. They fit pretty well but we did have to do some tweaking here and there. I'd still recommend them. Answered all our questions quickly too.

[67cheby]

looking good man

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking good man

Yeah, I'm looking pretty good up in that engine bay, I know.....Oh, you meant the truck......Thanks!!!

[67cheby]

the horse power looks a little weak !!! lol