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skymangs · 06-02-2021, 05:50 PM

You bet! The goal is that more folks are undaunted!

skymangs · 06-02-2021, 10:40 PM

We got the dash all finished and painted.

skymangs · 06-02-2021, 10:46 PM

in paint

**joedoh** · 06-08-2021, 12:59 PM

pretty stuff!

skymangs · 06-08-2021, 09:29 PM

Thanks!
Today’s progress, we wired the ignition. The new engine harness came in, so that will be going in in the next few days (hopefully then it’ll be a runner)
we continue to work on that dash (it still doesn’t meet my standard) the dash is holding everything up
The back wall of the cab goes into final paint tomorrow

skymangs · 06-09-2021, 08:35 PM

Still working on that dash
This is how we create the hidden stereo
Here it is mocked up
And I’ve decided to put a 2 USB power adapter behind the ashtray

skymangs · 06-09-2021, 08:37 PM

These are the side panels for your 6.5” kick panel speakers
And the back of the cab in final paint!

NeoJuice · 06-10-2021, 11:23 AM

Nice work on the truck and I've been following the build. My question is once you mount the hidden stereo in that plate you made, is it going to leave enough room for your wiper motor?

skymangs · 06-10-2021, 07:07 PM

yup, I’ve done it many times before

skymangs · 06-14-2021, 08:10 PM

We spent all day fitting the front bumper, not quite done. Will finish tomorrow and move on to the rear bumper.
Switched sides on the brackets to tuck it up and removed 3 inches from the brackets

skymangs · 06-15-2021, 08:53 PM

We finalized the front bumpers Position and made the brackets

skymangs · 06-15-2021, 08:55 PM

We welded them on and leveled and installed the bumper
We then mocked up and got 2/3 of the way done with the rear brackets

skymangs · 06-15-2021, 08:57 PM

Here’s some more

6DoF · 06-16-2021, 07:34 AM

she's comin together and lookin good! i can't wait to be far enough along to be getting bumpers on.

skymangs · 06-16-2021, 08:37 AM

Thank you

skymangs · 06-18-2021, 10:53 AM

I was thinking the same thing

skymangs · 06-18-2021, 08:52 PM

We finished the headlights
Got the steering column installed and the steering linkage correct
Got the front half of the Driveshaft measured for shortening

skymangs · 06-18-2021, 08:54 PM

Got the wiper motor installed
Monday we work on That engine harness and getting the dash back together. We’re also doing a parts run on Monday.

skymangs · 06-21-2021, 08:47 PM

we wired the headlight switch
Wired the dimmer
Put in the headlight switch and ignition switch
And primed the radio plate
also without pictures, we finished welding up the firewall (near the column) and started installing your new engine harness

skymangs · 06-22-2021, 08:11 PM

got the column wired, all that’s left are the gauges and heat/AC.
We spent the day putting in the engine harness and Christian spent the day re making the radio panel (he made the hole for the dual USB port too big)

**joedoh** · 06-24-2021, 06:59 PM

haha did she fire up?

skymangs · 06-24-2021, 07:34 PM

we did get the truck running today. Unfortunately it only seems to run in the start position, as soon as you let go of the key it quits! We bought a new ignition switch tonight. We will continue diagnostics tomorrow. any ideas?
We also got the rear speaker boxes fabbed up, paint tomorrow

skymangs · 06-25-2021, 09:09 PM

We got the AC condenser mounted today complete with custom brackets
we finally got her running today!
https://www.facebook.com/olesargecus...19184862809216

skymangs · 06-28-2021, 08:54 PM

Busy day today. We started out by finalizing the Electric wiper install (I’ve ordered some billet knobs for the wiper and headlight switches s
Next we tacked the transmission tunnel in place
Then we created the flip down center grill

skymangs · 06-28-2021, 08:58 PM

I had Wyatt start hanging the vintage air
we also installed the Transmission cooler today
then Christian primed and painted the speaker boxes

06-02-2021, 05:50 PM	#1
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. You bet! The goal is that more folks are undaunted! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-02-2021, 10:40 PM	#2
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. We got the dash all finished and painted. Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-02-2021, 10:46 PM	#3
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. in paint Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-08-2021, 12:59 PM	#4
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,762	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. pretty stuff! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-08-2021, 09:29 PM	#5
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Thanks! Today’s progress, we wired the ignition. The new engine harness came in, so that will be going in in the next few days (hopefully then it’ll be a runner) we continue to work on that dash (it still doesn’t meet my standard) the dash is holding everything up The back wall of the cab goes into final paint tomorrow Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-09-2021 at 09:36 AM.

06-09-2021, 08:35 PM	#6
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Still working on that dash This is how we create the hidden stereo Here it is mocked up And I’ve decided to put a 2 USB power adapter behind the ashtray Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-10-2021 at 09:35 AM.

06-09-2021, 08:37 PM	#7
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. These are the side panels for your 6.5” kick panel speakers And the back of the cab in final paint! Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-10-2021, 11:23 AM	#8
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Nice work on the truck and I've been following the build. My question is once you mount the hidden stereo in that plate you made, is it going to leave enough room for your wiper motor?

06-10-2021, 07:07 PM	#9
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. yup, I’ve done it many times before __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-14-2021, 08:10 PM	#10
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. We spent all day fitting the front bumper, not quite done. Will finish tomorrow and move on to the rear bumper. Switched sides on the brackets to tuck it up and removed 3 inches from the brackets Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-15-2021, 08:53 PM	#11
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. We finalized the front bumpers Position and made the brackets Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-15-2021, 08:55 PM	#12
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. We welded them on and leveled and installed the bumper We then mocked up and got 2/3 of the way done with the rear brackets Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by skymangs; 06-16-2021 at 08:42 AM.

06-15-2021, 08:57 PM	#13
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Here’s some more Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-16-2021, 07:34 AM	#14
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,056	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. she's comin together and lookin good! i can't wait to be far enough along to be getting bumpers on.

06-16-2021, 08:37 AM	#15
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Thank you __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475



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06-18-2021, 10:53 AM	#16
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. I was thinking the same thing __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-18-2021, 08:52 PM	#17
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. We finished the headlights Got the steering column installed and the steering linkage correct Got the front half of the Driveshaft measured for shortening Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-20-2021 at 11:16 AM.

06-18-2021, 08:54 PM	#18
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Got the wiper motor installed Monday we work on That engine harness and getting the dash back together. We’re also doing a parts run on Monday. Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-21-2021, 08:47 PM	#19
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. we wired the headlight switch Wired the dimmer Put in the headlight switch and ignition switch And primed the radio plate also without pictures, we finished welding up the firewall (near the column) and started installing your new engine harness Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-22-2021 at 09:46 AM.

06-22-2021, 08:11 PM	#20
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. got the column wired, all that’s left are the gauges and heat/AC. We spent the day putting in the engine harness and Christian spent the day re making the radio panel (he made the hole for the dual USB port too big) Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-23-2021 at 09:37 AM.

06-24-2021, 06:59 PM	#21
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,762	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. haha did she fire up? __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-24-2021, 07:34 PM	#22
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. we did get the truck running today. Unfortunately it only seems to run in the start position, as soon as you let go of the key it quits! We bought a new ignition switch tonight. We will continue diagnostics tomorrow. any ideas? We also got the rear speaker boxes fabbed up, paint tomorrow Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-25-2021, 09:09 PM	#23
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. We got the AC condenser mounted today complete with custom brackets we finally got her running today! https://www.facebook.com/olesargecus...19184862809216 Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

06-28-2021, 08:54 PM	#24
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. Busy day today. We started out by finalizing the Electric wiper install (I’ve ordered some billet knobs for the wiper and headlight switches s Next we tacked the transmission tunnel in place Then we created the flip down center grill Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-29-2021 at 09:09 AM.

06-28-2021, 08:58 PM	#25
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C. I had Wyatt start hanging the vintage air we also installed the Transmission cooler today then Christian primed and painted the speaker boxes Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

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