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09-22-2008, 09:13 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
where did you get your fender tubs?
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09-23-2008, 12:29 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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there's some picts of them on build page 4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=4 be careful they are designed for a F#$D and thanks guys I'm trying to put in a couple hours every free night i have. i need the encouragement because the more i work on this the more i need to do..
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09-23-2008, 12:43 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
[QUOTE=
and thanks guys I'm trying to put in a couple hours every free night i have. i need the encouragement because the more i work on this the more i need to do..[/QUOTE] They are never "finished" either. Keep up the good work. Red is an amazing color!
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04-15-2011, 04:39 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
Nice truck iv been watching your progress for some time now.
Question: In post number 240 you have a picture of the door an in it I see you have stainless inner window trim. I can not locate or find where to get this. All I have found steel but not polished stainless steel. |
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04-15-2011, 04:51 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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04-15-2011, 05:02 PM
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09-22-2008, 10:26 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
Nice build, cant wait till I get to that point.
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09-23-2008, 10:49 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
its looking good. when i was younger my friend built a yellow 50.. always loved these ol trucks.. yours is looking great in red..
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. 
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09-29-2008, 12:31 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
i know i've uploaded picts of the bed before, but i wanted to show you guys what i've done with the edge of the bed wood. i used some crome fender welting to dress up the missing angle iron
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10-04-2008, 12:15 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
Is there a reason that the access door to the fuel filler is so far ahead?
Could it be moved closer to the back of the truck? I am sure there is a reason as I see it so often but getting fuel on that bed would upset me I am sure! That is one beautiful bed floor and your use of the chrome fender welts is pure brilliance. I am so far from this but I do like the advance inspiration. Someone may have asked this and I did not see the answer. Where did you get the mini-tubs? Looks like they are for more than looks after looking at your rear meats. Keep up the awesome work. 56hotrodred |
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10-05-2008, 12:48 AM
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10-06-2008, 01:13 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
ill take some picts of the door but pretty much everything door related is stock. but these AD trucks are known for their bad doors. the seals were from brothers trucks. Any ideas on this would be very much appreciated
as far as the filler neck goes cal is right thats the way the tank is designed i would love it to be farther back but it would need to be re-welded in to position.
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10-03-2008, 05:58 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
ok guys and gals i'm having some problems installing my door weather seals. if i just wrap the whole door they way you would expect. the door won't shut. is there a thinner version of the seal?
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10-04-2008, 02:57 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
Could you post a pic of the way you did it. Also where did you get the seals from? I just did one door this weekend and my door shut fine, I bought them through LMC.
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10-04-2008, 11:44 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
Hey mylow53, Your bed turned out really nice just as the rest of your truck! Keep up the hard work, you have one sweet ride!
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10-05-2008, 12:16 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
I just read your entire build. Looks great!
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10-06-2008, 12:29 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
ok as promised heres the weather striping photos. i've just ran some of it across the top of the passenger door. i've learned to test fit before glueing...
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10-06-2008, 12:31 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
also i wanted to ask if anyone knows where i could get a cover plate for the bottom hinge?
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10-06-2008, 12:46 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
When I was at that stage on my 55 1st series, I have at least 5 samples of door weather strip for the doors, most look the same BUT the difference is in the make up of the rubber.
The one that won the bid was Steele Rubber for the consistency of there product and the way it fits. Have you turned the gasket around so that the point that hits the cab is the sticking out the most, thinist piece of rubber. I had trouble adjusting the doors AFTER I had the gasket installed, had to start all over with the stricker. Do you have your gaps the way you want them?
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10-06-2008, 01:07 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
my gaps are pretty good all around thanks to brad. i will call steele for some better rubber...
thanks for the solid advise GT
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10-06-2008, 01:33 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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That was the selling point for me and Steel Rubber, I did pay more for there product but I think they have a better product and worth the extra $$. ........ and I do not work for them !!!
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10-06-2008, 07:00 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
SoffSeal sells a nice kit for these trucks. It's stick on with no glue required.
#9971 http://www.soffseal.com/SearchBySection.asp
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10-11-2008, 01:08 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
thats why I ran all my seals with temp glue while I did the body work.
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10-28-2008, 02:28 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
just to keep you guys up to speed i've plumed the main wires from the fuse panel thru the left front fender. i used the grommets that came with my vintage air to protect the wires from the metal. man what a bundle of wires. also I'm installing the vintage air system in the cab. i figured i would tackle the hardest part of the install first. i will get some picks of the work soon
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10-29-2008, 02:36 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
I found out after I mounted my Vintage Air unit that it could have been mounted a few inches lower, because when I went to hook up the defroster hose I could have used a little more clearence, so keep a eye on your defrosters if you are using them. 2" makes a big difference when you are trying to stuff all those hoses under there!!
As for the wireing don't look at it as a lot of wires, just brake it down to ONE circuit at a time, they are all marked.....right!! You will be cruising in no time, when you are driving your truck you wil forget about all of these issues you had!!
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