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68laydout · 09-15-2008, 07:21 PM

What are the specs on the heads? I was looking at getting the summits. Looks killer!

jlaird · 09-15-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 68laydout

What are the specs on the heads? I was looking at getting the summits. Looks killer!

here ya go.

Sweet 85 C10 · 09-17-2008, 06:22 PM

Very Nice Engine! Hey I PMed you about a weeks ago you never returned the PM whatsup?

jlaird · 09-17-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet 85 C10

Very Nice Engine! Hey I PMed you about a weeks ago you never returned the PM whatsup?

sorry man. the bars are 32" center to center and the link brackets you were asking about I designed. I've been thinking about having some of those made. If your interested, let me know.

Sweet 85 C10 · 09-18-2008, 08:38 AM

Im very interested in those link brackets, let me know how much you would charge me to make some. I still need to measure my 4 link but that will be next week. Let me know!

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Originally Posted by jlaird

sorry man. the bars are 32" center to center and the link brackets you were asking about I designed. I've been thinking about having some of those made. If your interested, let me know.

jlaird · 10-19-2008, 09:57 PM

A little update...got a new cab(the last one, I promise) and a little something to go with it:

Its a 68 cab. I picked up the whole truck cheap. The real reason I wanted it was for the 67/68 style front clip! Always loved that style. The cab was an added bonus. Its not perfect, but it is better than the other two cabs I had.

I started a separate thread on the floor install here.

nuke1 · 10-19-2008, 11:44 PM

Lookin good, i have been debating on one of those floors.

Sweet 85 C10 · 10-20-2008, 03:45 PM

Nice! Hey hit me up sometime was wondering if you where still down to making those 4 link brackets that you used on your truck give me a price.

As you can see my build slowed down I changed my approach a little bit and I think this time around the BAG on bar setup will be perfect.

Sweet 85 C10 · 10-29-2008, 01:47 PM

Any work yet on wether or not you can do those brackets for me and send me a price. THanks!

Sorry to be a bother...!

jlaird · 10-29-2008, 02:10 PM

no problem, I will send you a PM.

msgross · 11-08-2008, 09:34 AM

Cool, I just found your thread...

Nice looking cab for NY... That floor is pretty nice in the end, and easy to put in... I think if a guy is replacing mors than 3 or 4 pieces of his floor he is ahead to just do the onepiece...

Does it also need other parts (kick panels, pillars etc?)

I never put mine on the frame until I was done, fit perfectly...

noteron · 01-14-2009, 03:50 PM

Updates??? Id be interested in a set of those 4 Link brackets as well, shoot me a PM.

meansting04 · 01-14-2009, 04:56 PM

Sweet build. Keep up the good work and way to get low.

ebfabman · 01-18-2009, 06:43 PM

pic

SevenOne · 01-18-2009, 06:48 PM

Really top notch work bro.Any hints on the finished paint scheme?

jlaird · 01-18-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

pic

thanks so much for the pic ebfabman! Really appreciated!

Josh

gojo00 · 01-22-2009, 12:55 AM

Nice work and I'm diggin that engine. BTW where did you get the blk filler neck?

jlaird · 01-22-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gojo00

Nice work and I'm diggin that engine. BTW where did you get the blk filler neck?

Thats from Billet Specialties. Its black anodized.

BuiltByBrooks · 01-22-2009, 07:47 PM

Lookin good ... Like the motor looks clean

jlaird · 06-07-2009, 09:42 PM

got a chance today to get the truck out of the garage and snap some pics of where its at as of now.

OK, first, here is my dyno sheet: 371lbft of torque, 332 hp.

Engine and trans in.

Close up of serpentine setup

Headers are Sanderson.

jlaird · 06-07-2009, 09:52 PM

The next set of pics are the stainless air and brake lines. The airlines are complete except that I have to connect two lines from the takes to the valve manifolds.

This pic shows the lines going out to the bags. All lines are 1/4 inch.

Here is where the two airlines go around the notch. This is the same on both sides. One line is for the rear bag, and the other line is for the front bag. In this pic, you will also see the brake lines. Notice the line on the top round bar. I STOLE this idea from Scotts Hot rods. No more lines on the axle. Nice and clean. Thanks Scotts! Oh, I am using AN fittings here. A braided stainless line will connect to this fitting to the caliper.

This is the other side. Sorry for the blurry pic. The clips are freakin awesome. They are from made4u.

This is one of the rear bags.

jlaird · 06-07-2009, 10:02 PM

Here you can see the brake line crossing from the driver side to pass. side

air line on top, brake line on bottom...

This pic shows the Summit adjustable prop valve which is also a distribution block AND has a brake light switch. Nice little piece. You can also see the end of the air line. A braided stainless line from the front bag will connect here.

Here is my temporary setup for getting air in the front bags.

Here is the soft line coming out of the crossmember. A little dusty in there!

Here is where the front lines tee

top view of rear

Well, thats it boys. Let me know what you think.

jlaird · 06-07-2009, 10:05 PM

wanted to get these two in this thread. A little before and after!

Tagg33 · 06-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Wow, that's incredible looking. I really want to do hard on my truck. I bought some 3/8" line and fought with it until it looked horrible and then gave up. Your's turned out amazing have you done this much before?

jlaird · 06-07-2009, 10:13 PM

nope, first time. I just take my time. Every one of those hard lines you see I did a first time with cheapo steel line as a template and after I had it perfect, just copied it in stainless. It took longer but I didnt screw up one piece of stainless.

09-15-2008, 07:21 PM	#226
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: progress pics What are the specs on the heads? I was looking at getting the summits. Looks killer!

09-17-2008, 06:22 PM	#228
Sweet 85 C10 OG Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 146	Re: progress pics Very Nice Engine! Hey I PMed you about a weeks ago you never returned the PM whatsup?

10-19-2008, 09:57 PM	#231
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics A little update...got a new cab(the last one, I promise) and a little something to go with it: Its a 68 cab. I picked up the whole truck cheap. The real reason I wanted it was for the 67/68 style front clip! Always loved that style. The cab was an added bonus. Its not perfect, but it is better than the other two cabs I had. I started a separate thread on the floor install here. Last edited by jlaird; 10-19-2008 at 09:58 PM.

10-19-2008, 11:44 PM	#232
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: progress pics Lookin good, i have been debating on one of those floors. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-20-2008, 03:45 PM	#233
Sweet 85 C10 OG Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 146	Re: progress pics Nice! Hey hit me up sometime was wondering if you where still down to making those 4 link brackets that you used on your truck give me a price. As you can see my build slowed down I changed my approach a little bit and I think this time around the BAG on bar setup will be perfect.

10-29-2008, 01:47 PM	#234
Sweet 85 C10 OG Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 146	Re: progress pics Any work yet on wether or not you can do those brackets for me and send me a price. THanks! Sorry to be a bother...!

10-29-2008, 02:10 PM	#235
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics no problem, I will send you a PM.

11-08-2008, 09:34 AM	#236
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: progress pics Cool, I just found your thread... Nice looking cab for NY... That floor is pretty nice in the end, and easy to put in... I think if a guy is replacing mors than 3 or 4 pieces of his floor he is ahead to just do the onepiece... Does it also need other parts (kick panels, pillars etc?) I never put mine on the frame until I was done, fit perfectly... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-14-2009, 03:50 PM	#237
noteron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 89	Re: progress pics Updates??? Id be interested in a set of those 4 Link brackets as well, shoot me a PM.

01-14-2009, 04:56 PM	#238
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: progress pics Sweet build. Keep up the good work and way to get low. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

01-18-2009, 06:43 PM	#239
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: progress pics pic Attached Images

01-18-2009, 06:48 PM	#240
SevenOne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 82	Re: progress pics Really top notch work bro.Any hints on the finished paint scheme?

01-22-2009, 12:55 AM	#242
gojo00 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 61	Re: progress pics Nice work and I'm diggin that engine. BTW where did you get the blk filler neck? __________________ 04 Chevy X Cab 67 Chevy SWB (LuLu) 15 GMC Sierra Crew

01-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#244
BuiltByBrooks Argon User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Qc, AZ Posts: 353	Re: progress pics Lookin good ... Like the motor looks clean

06-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#245
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics got a chance today to get the truck out of the garage and snap some pics of where its at as of now. OK, first, here is my dyno sheet: 371lbft of torque, 332 hp. Engine and trans in. Close up of serpentine setup Headers are Sanderson.



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06-07-2009, 09:52 PM	#246
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics The next set of pics are the stainless air and brake lines. The airlines are complete except that I have to connect two lines from the takes to the valve manifolds. This pic shows the lines going out to the bags. All lines are 1/4 inch. Here is where the two airlines go around the notch. This is the same on both sides. One line is for the rear bag, and the other line is for the front bag. In this pic, you will also see the brake lines. Notice the line on the top round bar. I STOLE this idea from Scotts Hot rods. No more lines on the axle. Nice and clean. Thanks Scotts! Oh, I am using AN fittings here. A braided stainless line will connect to this fitting to the caliper. This is the other side. Sorry for the blurry pic. The clips are freakin awesome. They are from made4u. This is one of the rear bags.

06-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#247
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Here you can see the brake line crossing from the driver side to pass. side air line on top, brake line on bottom... This pic shows the Summit adjustable prop valve which is also a distribution block AND has a brake light switch. Nice little piece. You can also see the end of the air line. A braided stainless line from the front bag will connect here. Here is my temporary setup for getting air in the front bags. Here is the soft line coming out of the crossmember. A little dusty in there! Here is where the front lines tee top view of rear Well, thats it boys. Let me know what you think.

06-07-2009, 10:05 PM	#248
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics wanted to get these two in this thread. A little before and after!

06-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#249
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: progress pics Wow, that's incredible looking. I really want to do hard on my truck. I bought some 3/8" line and fought with it until it looked horrible and then gave up. Your's turned out amazing have you done this much before? __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

06-07-2009, 10:13 PM	#250
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics nope, first time. I just take my time. Every one of those hard lines you see I did a first time with cheapo steel line as a template and after I had it perfect, just copied it in stainless. It took longer but I didnt screw up one piece of stainless.

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