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atp · 09-02-2009, 02:45 PM

I decided to run Fbody headers which is what is suggested with this crossmember. finished some tweaking on the cowl and it should be painted within days!!

Here is Earl AKA Ebfabman fixing an issue I had with the cowl. I had to call in a favor to have him make some adjustments to gain clearance at the hood. Wish I would have had him do the work the first time. Lesson learned!

VA72C10 · 09-02-2009, 02:50 PM

Looks good...I just smoothed mine...I love the way they look smoothed out.

meathead95 · 09-02-2009, 02:51 PM

what are the plans for the old headers? will they fit a 5.3L

68 short step · 09-02-2009, 06:30 PM

what was the issue with the hood/cowl?

72BlckButy · 09-02-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

what was the issue with the hood/cowl?

I'm curious as well...

Killer pic above by the way.

atp · 09-02-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

what was the issue with the hood/cowl?

Long story short...due to the way I have my hinges fabed, when you first release the hood it wants to jump back just a little. When i got my gap at the hood right and even with the fender I needed some additional clearance on the driver side. So Ebfabman fixed it. I hope to make a video tomorrow!

atp · 10-07-2009, 11:41 AM

One last "gap check" before final primer - sealer - and paint! I finally got the PS side hood gap where I like it. Thanks to a ton of help from my friend Casey. It is amazing the amount hours you can spend on this stuff. I can see orange in my near future!!!

gcburdic · 10-07-2009, 11:56 AM

Looking good Adam....looking forward to seeing it in Color!!!

VA72C10 · 10-07-2009, 12:06 PM

Great work. those little touches of making the gaps perfect will make it that much nicer when done.

atp · 10-28-2009, 11:19 AM

Atomic Orange!!

72BlckButy · 10-28-2009, 11:21 AM

OMG...

That thing is gorgeous!!!!!

**lolife99** · 10-28-2009, 01:10 PM

WOW!
Super nice!

*1sik52* · 10-28-2009, 02:04 PM

I want to see pics of it laid out!

ChuckDriver · 10-28-2009, 02:10 PM

Sweeeeet!!!!!!!!!

mcbassin · 10-28-2009, 02:27 PM

Awesome!

**lks dcvn** · 10-28-2009, 02:52 PM

I have to agree - that thing looks amazing...especially when you compare the start and now...

Did you just swap rear axles to 5 lug or did you find a 5 lug rear and drop it in?

gcburdic · 10-28-2009, 06:29 PM

Love the color!!!

Now get that thang put together!!!

Let me know if you need any help Adam!

VA72C10 · 10-28-2009, 07:05 PM

Looks great...gotta see that engine bay though...can't wait to see it painted

**lolife99** · 10-28-2009, 07:31 PM

Won't you have to change the rear wheel offset to tuck those rims?

*vegaschevy* · 10-28-2009, 07:35 PM

that thing is gorgeous!!! love the styles and color!

atp · 10-28-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Won't you have to change the rear wheel offset to tuck those rims?

Yes - I have a housing from a 67 being powdercoated then I will swith out my gear and have my axles cut. Should gain about 3/4 of an inch on each side!

OARNGESI · 10-29-2009, 04:51 PM

Wow the paint looks great

BigShoe24 · 10-31-2009, 11:41 AM

KILLER!!! Congrats atp. Now you can get to the fun stuff.

kvn1011 · 10-31-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by atp

Atomic Orange!!

Very nice!!!

atp · 11-20-2009, 05:52 PM

Couple of progress pics. I got the headers in and the steering shaft mocked up. The Ididit column turned out nice. I sprayed it to match the leather that will be on the dash and seats. Also started running wires...

09-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#226
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! I decided to run Fbody headers which is what is suggested with this crossmember. finished some tweaking on the cowl and it should be painted within days!! Here is Earl AKA Ebfabman fixing an issue I had with the cowl. I had to call in a favor to have him make some adjustments to gain clearance at the hood. Wish I would have had him do the work the first time. Lesson learned! Attached Images

09-02-2009, 02:50 PM	#227
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Looks good...I just smoothed mine...I love the way they look smoothed out. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#228
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! what are the plans for the old headers? will they fit a 5.3L __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-02-2009, 06:30 PM	#229
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! what was the issue with the hood/cowl?

10-07-2009, 11:41 AM	#232
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! One last "gap check" before final primer - sealer - and paint! I finally got the PS side hood gap where I like it. Thanks to a ton of help from my friend Casey. It is amazing the amount hours you can spend on this stuff. I can see orange in my near future!!! Attached Images

10-07-2009, 11:56 AM	#233
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Looking good Adam....looking forward to seeing it in Color!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-07-2009, 12:06 PM	#234
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Great work. those little touches of making the gaps perfect will make it that much nicer when done. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-28-2009, 11:19 AM	#235
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Atomic Orange!! Attached Images

10-28-2009, 11:21 AM	#236
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! OMG... That thing is gorgeous!!!!! __________________ -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)

10-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#237
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! WOW! Super nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-28-2009, 02:04 PM	#238
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10-28-2009, 02:10 PM	#239
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10-28-2009, 02:27 PM	#240
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10-28-2009, 02:52 PM	#241
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,347	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! I have to agree - that thing looks amazing...especially when you compare the start and now... Did you just swap rear axles to 5 lug or did you find a 5 lug rear and drop it in? Attached Images

10-28-2009, 06:29 PM	#242
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Love the color!!! Now get that thang put together!!! Let me know if you need any help Adam! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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10-28-2009, 07:05 PM	#243
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Looks great...gotta see that engine bay though...can't wait to see it painted __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-28-2009, 07:31 PM	#244
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Won't you have to change the rear wheel offset to tuck those rims? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-28-2009, 07:35 PM	#245
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10-31-2009, 11:41 AM	#248
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11-20-2009, 05:52 PM	#250
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Couple of progress pics. I got the headers in and the steering shaft mocked up. The Ididit column turned out nice. I sprayed it to match the leather that will be on the dash and seats. Also started running wires... Attached Images

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