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Ackattack · 06-17-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

It doesnt fit because the proportioning valve is upside down the brace goes to the back not the front

I posted a question in the regular forum on this. Apparently it's cause it's a 3/4 ton master cylinder. I guess on the 3/4 ton the line locations are swapped around. So I'll be getting a new MC.

Ackattack · 06-26-2009, 01:00 AM

So after 2 1/2 months I finally got some pictures of the progress the paint guy has made. Not very much in my opinion. It sounds like he's hitting it hard now, so hopefully the progress will pick up.

*Dylan · 06-26-2009, 01:04 AM

Are you going to paint it that dark/gunmetal gray you showed in a post way earlier? It's going to look sick!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-26-2009, 06:01 AM

Slow progress is better than no progress, ask me how I know

Ackattack · 06-26-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Dylan

Are you going to paint it that dark/gunmetal gray you showed in a post way earlier? It's going to look sick!

yeah, it called "Blue Granite Metallic" or "Stealth Grey Metallic" depending if you're talking GMC or Chevy

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2009, 05:21 PM

Good to see that you heard from him ...cause I haven't. Looks like decent progress to me though. Can't wait to see it done!

RoadDog · 07-07-2009, 06:49 PM

Hurry up Ack, I have a project waiting for you in Hays

Ackattack · 07-09-2009, 09:03 PM

some more progress pics from the painter

Ackattack · 07-09-2009, 09:06 PM

And we have paint!!!!! At least some

Love the color (at least in the pictures)

w4625 · 07-09-2009, 09:11 PM

OOOH That's Purdy!!!

Ackattack · 07-09-2009, 09:28 PM

ooops....double post

*Dylan · 07-09-2009, 11:30 PM

NICE!!! I'm thinking of painting mine that same color and that looks sharp! Glad to see some paint was finally laid down. When are the cab and front clip being done?

Frizzle Fry · 07-10-2009, 12:32 AM

Lookin good!

gunkis84 · 07-10-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ackattack

yeah, I could do without the clear taillights too. Everything else is great. The interior is the 2nd nicest I've seen from GM (new CTSs are pretty darn nice too!)

just saw a g8 driving down the road.. it was a black one.. looks like they sprayed a smoked tail light paint on them.. looked awesome!!

nuke1 · 07-10-2009, 11:07 AM

looking great, fially some more motive to get it done.

Blitz · 07-10-2009, 05:42 PM

Dang! Yeah, that looks gooood. Can't wait to see the rest of it.

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 07-10-2009, 06:20 PM

Top shelf so far ... keep use posted

butternut1972 · 07-11-2009, 10:42 AM

truck looks sick, i was up in your neck of the woods a couple of days ago it is a nice area. nice work, can't wait to see it done. when you finish you should bring it down to our show in late august in longview.

Ackattack · 07-11-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butternut1972

truck looks sick, i was up in your neck of the woods a couple of days ago it is a nice area. nice work, can't wait to see it done. when you finish you should bring it down to our show in late august in longview.

I'll keep that in mind, but I'm thinking it won't be on the road by late august.

lofly'a · 07-19-2009, 02:33 AM

lookin good

dropped_71chevy · 07-21-2009, 11:09 PM

Beautiful work man. Definitely an inspiration.

menace121978 · 07-30-2009, 06:59 PM

damn!! what an awesome thread!! took most of the day reading but worth every minute!! hell of a job man!! im always on the square side but ive been searching for info on the 5.3 swap and pleasantly stumbled on your build. defiantly one of the best (pics, details, info, trial and error, thoroughness, and start to almost finished!) build threads ive read. its funny how similar our builds start out! cant wait for the next update. Dennis

mcbassin · 07-30-2009, 10:48 PM

This is a sweet build, I have read it pretty extensively. I love the idea of the fuel injection engine in a classic like yours. You probably already said earlier,I probably just missed it. How are you integrating the new wiring with the old? I have heard the aftermarket harness is really expensive. Are you using the whole OEM engine harness as well as the truck/car harness and fuse boxes?

The paint looks good! Haven't seen that color much. I'm not a pro paint and body guy but I forced myself to learn after my first truck I did was held in "paint prison" for too long.With the skills you got....you can do paint. Oh well maybe on your next build.

Ackattack · 08-02-2009, 01:06 AM

thanks for all of the kind words guys!

2 weekends ago I made a trip down to take a look at the progress. They were getting pretty close to being ready to shoot the cab. The doors were pretty much ready as well as the front fenders. I have been busy (hince why it's taken me two weeks to post this) so I haven't gotten back with my painter to see if they did get them shot. Here's a few pics from the trip:

Also, I got a "new" truck, a 69 GMC called Project No-buck

since all my money is going to the 68

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=355535

Blitz · 08-02-2009, 03:37 PM

D@m, another thread to follow. You're keepin' us busy!

06-26-2009, 01:00 AM	#252
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread So after 2 1/2 months I finally got some pictures of the progress the paint guy has made. Not very much in my opinion. It sounds like he's hitting it hard now, so hopefully the progress will pick up. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-26-2009, 01:04 AM	#253
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Are you going to paint it that dark/gunmetal gray you showed in a post way earlier? It's going to look sick! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

06-26-2009, 06:01 AM	#254
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Slow progress is better than no progress, ask me how I know

06-26-2009, 05:21 PM	#256
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Good to see that you heard from him ...cause I haven't. Looks like decent progress to me though. Can't wait to see it done!

07-07-2009, 06:49 PM	#257
RoadDog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hays, Kansas Posts: 7	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Hurry up Ack, I have a project waiting for you in Hays

07-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#258
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread some more progress pics from the painter __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-09-2009, 09:06 PM	#259
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread And we have paint!!!!! At least some Love the color (at least in the pictures) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#260
w4625 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Augusta,SC Posts: 59	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread OOOH That's Purdy!!!

07-09-2009, 09:28 PM	#261
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread ooops....double post __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index Last edited by Ackattack; 07-09-2009 at 09:28 PM.

07-09-2009, 11:30 PM	#262
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread NICE!!! I'm thinking of painting mine that same color and that looks sharp! Glad to see some paint was finally laid down. When are the cab and front clip being done? __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

07-10-2009, 12:32 AM	#263
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Lookin good!

07-10-2009, 11:07 AM	#265
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread looking great, fially some more motive to get it done. __________________ 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

07-10-2009, 05:42 PM	#266
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Dang! Yeah, that looks gooood. Can't wait to see the rest of it.

07-10-2009, 06:20 PM	#267
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Top shelf so far ... keep use posted

07-11-2009, 10:42 AM	#268
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread truck looks sick, i was up in your neck of the woods a couple of days ago it is a nice area. nice work, can't wait to see it done. when you finish you should bring it down to our show in late august in longview.



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07-19-2009, 02:33 AM	#270
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread lookin good __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

07-21-2009, 11:09 PM	#271
dropped_71chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 198	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Beautiful work man. Definitely an inspiration.

07-30-2009, 06:59 PM	#272
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread damn!! what an awesome thread!! took most of the day reading but worth every minute!! hell of a job man!! im always on the square side but ive been searching for info on the 5.3 swap and pleasantly stumbled on your build. defiantly one of the best (pics, details, info, trial and error, thoroughness, and start to almost finished!) build threads ive read. its funny how similar our builds start out! cant wait for the next update. Dennis __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 07-30-2009 at 06:59 PM.

07-30-2009, 10:48 PM	#273
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread This is a sweet build, I have read it pretty extensively. I love the idea of the fuel injection engine in a classic like yours. You probably already said earlier,I probably just missed it. How are you integrating the new wiring with the old? I have heard the aftermarket harness is really expensive. Are you using the whole OEM engine harness as well as the truck/car harness and fuse boxes? The paint looks good! Haven't seen that color much. I'm not a pro paint and body guy but I forced myself to learn after my first truck I did was held in "paint prison" for too long.With the skills you got....you can do paint. Oh well maybe on your next build. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-02-2009, 01:06 AM	#274
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread thanks for all of the kind words guys! 2 weekends ago I made a trip down to take a look at the progress. They were getting pretty close to being ready to shoot the cab. The doors were pretty much ready as well as the front fenders. I have been busy (hince why it's taken me two weeks to post this) so I haven't gotten back with my painter to see if they did get them shot. Here's a few pics from the trip: Also, I got a "new" truck, a 69 GMC called Project No-buck since all my money is going to the 68 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=355535 __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-02-2009, 03:37 PM	#275
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread D@m, another thread to follow. You're keepin' us busy!

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