Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up!

[extd56]

[QUOTE=Rokcrln]Fire wall 101

This is one of the easiest ways to smooth your fire wall for in cab AC. EXTD56 will need to tell us what brand it is. They give you a plate that is designed to mount on the fire wall to cover up all the holes and provide mounting for the heater/cool box. All I did was took that plate and recessed it into the fire wall for a cleaner look.

I got the a/c plates from old air, I think they were about 25.00 which they will deduct from the kit price when you buy the unit from them. It usually comes in the a/c kit and is a bolt in deal unless you have a good welder like Kevin to make it look even better.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

rokcrln,
man you have some really good skills!! it is going to be awsome to see your final work. i am assuming that when all said & done this will look similar to the cover truck in classic trucks the gold & white one from pro designs. i can't wait t osee some more pics. i do have a question or two for you though. they are to get your opinion on how to do something. i am trying to "cut" about a 1/2" from the top & bottom of the x-member that used to hold the carrier bearing on my '72 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd p/u. i am wondering if you could tell me a good tool to use (i don't have a plasma cutter or any of those fancy tools alike) i was thinking maybe a airsaw with a steel blade??? i am running a 1 pc. driveshaft & woould like a little more clearancearound there. the truck is lowered 5" rear & 4.5" fr.it is a small area & not sure what would fit around there... thanks for any input!!!!!

Hard to say but if it out of the truck I would say drop by a muffler shop and have them slice some of it out. But since it is probly in the truck and with out the easy tools I would try a 4" cut off wheel and a grinder and just take your time and be safe doing it (welding gloves and a long sleve jacket, glasses and hearing protection). Draw the line you want to cut and take the grinder and all you want to do is scratch the metal on your first pass and then each pass after that just go a little deeper. It is the easy but it can be done. Then after you are done use a die grinder to clean it up or a rat tail file. Good luck!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[rodstored-72]

rokcrln,
thanks for the input i do have a 4.5" grinder i used to cut the rivets for the carrier bearing. as i was looking (laying) under the truck i thought that a smaller grinder would work but i also thought that my 4.5" grinder wouldn't make that turn at the top of the x-mbr. i guess i can see the fit a little more & if need be i can buy a cheap 4" grinder from harbor freight tools to get it done quick. thanks for the safety tips i agree i always wear that stuff when grinding... uuhhh playing in the garage!!!
thanks again!! ___ rodstored-72

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

rokcrln,
thanks for the input i do have a 4.5" grinder i used to cut the rivets for the carrier bearing. as i was looking (laying) under the truck i thought that a smaller grinder would work but i also thought that my 4.5" grinder wouldn't make that turn at the top of the x-mbr. i guess i can see the fit a little more & if need be i can buy a cheap 4" grinder from harbor freight tools to get it done quick. thanks for the safety tips i agree i always wear that stuff when grinding... uuhhh playing in the garage!!!
thanks again!! ___ rodstored-72

No problem but if you are going to by a cheapy tool make it a small right angle air grinder/cut off and some 3" cut off wheels. It might fit better but the 4 1/2" should do it if you hold it straite at the cross member and use the very front for the cutting and not the normaly used side cutting method.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Well the cab work is done for now and ready to set up the seat mounts this week and then it is off to blasting and sealing

I cut in the rear Cargo Light tonight so that part is finished up so thier is one more box to check off the list!

Kevin

[matthufham]

why'd you add a cargo light? it was nice and smooth without it.

[Rokcrln]

I wonder why this got moved? It seamed to cover just about every area of repair that you could do to our year cabs!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I wonder why this got moved? It seamed to cover just about every area of repair that you could do to out year cabs!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I was thinking the same thing????

[Chevy Muscle]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I wonder why this got moved? It seamed to cover just about every area of repair that you could do to out year cabs!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

As they say, "no good deed goes unpunished" .... thanks for posting all the pictures in this thread, that is what made this a great thread... but it also may have lead to the move.

I vote it should be back in the 67-72 message board.

[chickenwing]

I'm not generally not prone to whining but this thread obviously has great value to darn near all of us. I too think it should be in the 67-72 forum, barring that maybe paint and body?

[chevyboy55]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I wonder why this got moved? It seamed to cover just about every area of repair that you could do to out year cabs!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I agree!

[Liz]

My Lord ya'll it was a mistake... most peoples buildups are in this section, which is why I moved it here.
Next time, instead of going on about it in the post... PM one of us and ask.
I apologize for the oversight, silly human thing about not being perfect ..........

Originally Posted by Chevy Muscle

As they say, "no good deed goes unpunished" .... thanks for posting all the pictures in this thread, that is what made this a great thread... but it also may have lead to the move.

I vote it should be back in the 67-72 message board.

I truely hope you don't believe that the mods and admins here are out to get people.

[Rokcrln]

Hey all just so everyone know Liz sent me a very nice PM explaining why it was move. Like she said above it is where alot of builds are done and she thought it would get alot of exposure here, that is all!

But you all like me go to one place for your daily drugs and when our dealer is not on the same street corner we panic. Liz said she will move it back and she would like to see it end up in FAQ and so would I once the build is finished.

Thanks for listening and following this thread. I have several more builds starting up and I will figure out the best place to post them all. Speaking for my sefl I am not very good at navigating on this site because they do offer so much on one site that I get frustrated but at the same time it forces me to see areas I never knew were their.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Captkaos]

For me, I like that it was moved. It was hard finding it in the other forum since all the other builds were being done here. It doesn't matter where it is, I just like following your work. It is inspiring to me and keeps me motivated...

[Rokcrln]

Sit down in your chair right their and let me tell you how it's done! (C.D. devil went down to Georgia)

Started the seat install by first doing layout and placement for the fronts. Also to make sure things are plenty strong enough for the intergrated seat belts I placed the mounting points in the stock locations. What this will do is allow me to double up th emetal under the floor and also tie that metal into the cab floor support. For the best height it ment having to notch out the rear seat rails. I did this just by slicing the floor open an inch on each side of the slider and reworked the floor brace to allow the section to be flattened out. I welded each layer back together before moving to the next piece. This keeps everything as strong as posible. The front of the seat will mount in the stock small hump that the factory seat bolted into and once I double up the metal under the floor with break shape it will be just fine. Here is were it is tonight and I hope to have the fronts done in a day or so then get to the back seat.

The rear will require alot more fab work both for the floor mounts as well as the seat mounts to get them all level and at the desired height. Also their are two mounting plates that will weld into the rear of the cab to support the back of the seat.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[cstanley]

that's gonna be so awesome!

[1974gmc]

nice buildup! you can do some amazing work.

[mike nutt]

kevin, your awesome dude.

[Rokcrln]

Here are the front seat brackets. I used 2 x 1/8" flat bar and tig'd on some square nuts to make it a bit easier for the owner to remove and install by him self. The two rear brackets weld in front to the factory seam the th estock seat bolted thru and then the reat outer bracket welds to the side of the cab mount support. The inner rear steps up and over the rear cab support brace and welds to the bottom of it as well. All in all I feel this will be a very safe set up for these seats that have the belts all in one.

The next cab (project Lemon Drop) in the shop will be getting the same treatment so when I get to that stage I will do a "how to" for the board and since it is on a Tip & Flip cab dolly it will make for great phot's to follow along as you do your own.

Kevin
LFD Inc

[Rokcrln]

Thanks for moving it back!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[hoser]

Nice work!

Can someone copy this thread and removed all the replies but Rokcrln and his pics, clean it up a little and remove all the post like mine heh this sucker needs ot be archived.

[jugernot]

When is it my turn????????????????
Just kidding Kevin, you can't rush an artist.

Nice work.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jugernot

When is it my turn????????????????
Just kidding Kevin, you can't rush an artist.

Nice work.

It is comming real soon! I can't wait to get started. I just spent $2400 (thanks extd56 ) on more shop tools. Thanks for being under standing. Your build will be my best fab work to date

Kevin
LFD Inc

[chevyboy55]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

It is comming real soon! I can't wait to get started. I just spent $2400 (thanks extd56 ) on more shop tools. Thanks for being under standing. Your build will be my best fab work to date

Kevin
LFD Inc

Best yet?? I personally can't wait!!!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by chevyboy55

Best yet?? I personally can't wait!!!

Untill my Personal 70 2wd blazer starts

Kevin
LFD Inc.