Project Vitamin C-10

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by XtechX

Yeah, I'm gonna have to say..."go with the chrome bumpers". Looking good Alan!!!

I tend to agree.

Originally Posted by pdxhall

The lighting on the picture makes it almost look like a painted bumper and looks real good.
I can see why you're torn between the two.

I didn't even notice that, you are right. I posted a pic below in the sun.

Originally Posted by fryer1979

Looks like she's coming along quite nicely. I can't be much help on the chrome vs painted bumpers and grill.....I'm in the same boat myself.

I'm still not 100% sure. The chrome does look good tho.

Originally Posted by 198plus

Look's nice Alan.......

Originally Posted by daverod

Your not going to fire that thing till you can get in drive it down the road ,huh. Getting very close. Then what?

Once I get the fan wired up I will remove the front sheet metal so I can get to the engine easier. Then wire it and button up some loose ends then fire it.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Looks great Alan. Chrome for sure.

Going to our last cruise of the year. LINKY to our get together. BBQ first then rolling over to the cruise. I'll post pics tonight.

[XtechX]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to say..."go with the chrome bumpers". Looking good Alan!!!

[pdxhall]

The lighting on the picture makes it almost look like a painted bumper and looks real good.
I can see why you're torn between the two.

[chad64chevy]

truck looks good! i say paint the grille to match the top of the cab and go with the chrome bumpers! i normally dont like chrome, every since i got a piece of metal in my eye, the shine really makes me close that eye! thats why i'm going with painted on mine

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

truck looks good! i say paint the grille to match the top of the cab and go with the chrome bumpers! i normally dont like chrome, every since i got a piece of metal in my eye, the shine really makes me close that eye! thats why i'm going with painted on mine

I like this version painted Grille to match the roof and chrome Bumpers

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

truck looks good! i say paint the grille to match the top of the cab and go with the chrome bumpers! i normally dont like chrome, every since i got a piece of metal in my eye, the shine really makes me close that eye! thats why i'm going with painted on mine

Originally Posted by 65Custom

I like this version painted Grille to match the roof and chrome Bumpers

Thanks guys, it looks like the plan...........at least for today.

Went and rumaged thru the parts store for a lower radiator hose. I took a coat hanger i bent to the shape and length that I needed. It should work. It's a Dayco.

[Strodder]

I'm going to trailer the 57 Sedan Delivery to NAPA and get all the hoses, and belts I need with one trip. I'll bring some wrenches with me too.

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm going to trailer the 57 Sedan Delivery to NAPA and get all the hoses, and belts I need with one trip. I'll bring some wrenches with me too.

That's one way to do it!!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm going to trailer the 57 Sedan Delivery to NAPA and get all the hoses, and belts I need with one trip. I'll bring some wrenches with me too. :metal

That would be nice.................if I had a trailer.

Need some electrical guidance again.

On the schematic for the Vintage air controller it has the red (hot) wire with a CB going to the battery or starter solenoid. On the AW (American Wire) schematic I have an orange wire ran over to the AC on terminal #9 on the fuse panel. I have a bunch of red wire from the Vintage air I need to eliminate. My question is which is the best way to do this? Below is some of my thoughts.







Options:
1. Run red wire to T #9 on fuse panel depending on fuse rating on the panel.
2. Pull the orange wire out and just run the red wire to the 175 amp maxi fuse mounted inside the cab.

Any other thoughts?

Installed control panel



What a pain it was to get the panel in.



Installed some wire loom on the headlight harness.



The radiator hose fit nicely

[57truckguy]

Now that is what I'm talking about


Chrome is IN..

[57truckguy]

Strodder, you should go and tell them you have a 57 pickup with a 396. Ha Ha I get the crazyies looks.. Like a dead stare and off to help another customer.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Strodder, you should go and tell them you have a 57 pickup with a 396. Ha Ha I get the crazyies looks.. Like a dead stare and off to help another customer.

They run when they see me coming.

[57truckguy]

Allen , think I use the same hose for my lower rad connection.. great mines think alike.

I had the same problem when I was installing my Vintage air controler... the modulas on the back hung out farther then the opening that the face plate would cover.. Had to disasimble the control modula then reassimble it from behind the dash board. What a pain..

[jason65]

I like those hoses Alan. I've been planing on doing the same thing to mine.
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[daverod]

You are kickin butt on that wiring stuff.

[McMurphy]

The kids at parts stores these days boggle me.
I go in and typical conversation is like...
Me:"I need a thermostat for a 72 chevy 250"
Them: "Is that a inline 6?"
Me: "Yes it is."
Them: "What is it in?"
Me: "What difference can that possibly make? Its a thermostat for crying out loud... but if you must know, it is in a 66 Tempest Custom Convirtable"
Them: "I cannot find it in my system, we must not have it"
Me, after an eye roll and heavy sigh..."Just plug into the computer that it is a 72 C10 and get me the thermostat please"
Them: "Oh, we do have it in stock, just a moment please"

It has gotten so bad that if the kid behind the counter looks less than 16 years old, I will sometimes wait until the manager takes up a register or asks if I need help....

Some days I think I am going to be an awesome Grumpy Old Man.
It is SUNDAY so it is out to the garage for me and work on my truck.
Alan as usual, nicely done!

[Strodder]

Even the older parts guys are the same way. The better ones at least work on there cars. Auto Zone is the worse. I won't even go in there.

[65Custom]

I second that on Auto Zone , I had such a bad exp a few years ago I refuse to ever go there again I will drive 20 miles and walk past 5 auto zones to get what I need even if it was cheaper there

[57truckguy]

Any inputs on my electrical question earlier? The fuse panel has a 30 amp fuse for the AC. I'm going to eliminate the 30 amp CB and use the fuse on the panel since it is dedicated for the AC.

I'm so confused.. LOL

[Strodder]

Me too, you lost me, or maybe it's to early in the morning.

[McMurphy]

Autozone for the fail.... yep I agree they are the worst, and yet, there are more of them it seems.

I usually love NAPA, but in most the states I have been posted in, they are open short hours on Saturday, and not open at all on Sunday. I guess only real NAPA customers work on their rigs on weekdays and golf or watch football on weekends?

Ok done jacking your thread Alan... going looking for more pics now.

[Strodder]

NAPA here is 7 days a week

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Any inputs on my electrical question earlier? The fuse panel has a 30 amp fuse for the AC. I'm going to eliminate the 30 amp CB and use the fuse on the panel since it is dedicated for the AC.

I'm so confused.. LOL

Originally Posted by Strodder

Me too, you lost me, or maybe it's to early in the morning.

Never mind the question was on the last page. I think I got it figured out.

[57truckguy]

Not here. Napa closes at 6 weekdays, until 1 on saturday and not on Sunday at all..

[57truckguy]

Alan, sorry I wasn't thinking the other day when you ask about the 30 AMP CB. You could use the one in the fuse box, I'm assuming that it is 25 or higher.. Did some reading up on the start up clutch for the AC unit and it can draw up to 25 amps on start up and use only 5 to 10 durning running. That is probably why they have the 30 amp CB in the kit as if it blows it will reset after a short time and then you can use the air conditioner. If there are not some real pressing issues with the electric clutch. If you blow a fuse you have to replace it and it will blow a lot quicker that the CB. Most of the CB I've encountered are of the slow-blow type to allow compressor and fans and etc to start up with out blowing a fuse when they first start up.. Just my 2 cents worth.. hope it helps and not insults.