Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-08-2012, 07:58 PM

Very interested in the should belt upgrade as Id like to do that to my 72

FrankieD · 10-09-2012, 08:12 AM

I have herd that the belts from a 73 - 87 will work

**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-10-2012, 09:08 PM

I too would like to see this done

NewType72 · 10-10-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

also picked up the seatbelts for the truck tonight and dropped off a 67 set for my shop truck...

These things look great as usual! Nice to have a relatively local guy who does good work.
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wow.... I want a set now just like these mine are close but not as good lookin as those for sure

VA72C10 · 10-11-2012, 12:50 AM

I'll be sure to post up the belts when I get them back. Going to look close to factory but not the correct boot.

Accuair elevel setup with dual compressors will be ordered as well as new 68 lower trim and I will get back to working on the cab by early next week.
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NewType72 · 10-11-2012, 12:59 AM

oooh Accuair okay I want full pics of every step and a kodak album off all pictures and steps sent to me

jk can't wait to see that installed shes gonna look sweet brother

Tinkermc · 10-19-2012, 07:38 PM

was just checking to see any progress, with all the work on the shop truck I did not know if anything was being done here or not? Now I know

VA72C10 · 10-19-2012, 08:29 PM

Actually...it's a logistic issue...not the shop truck's fault. I can't get the truck out to weld the roof. Actually, I can't actually even maneuver around the truck right now. It's surrounded by his and customer's vehicles. I'm working on that issue now...
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rkintn_68 · 10-22-2012, 01:30 PM

interesting ...

VA72C10 · 10-22-2012, 01:56 PM

It's like paint prison...I see how that happens...just need to work on getting my own shop so I don't rely on others working around my project. I am getting back on it this week...if I can't get to it to work, I will bring it home because progress needs to be made.... other than ordering parts. Things will move quickly once the cab repairs are completed....almost all new sheetmetal for the front clip and bed...
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VA72C10 · 10-25-2012, 08:09 PM

Got the roof welded on today. Still have a few small filler patches I have to make and weld in but it's solid and together. Fit came out very good. door gaps actually look better than with the old roof and window measurements are all 100% the same.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2012, 08:09 PM

Will upload pictures later. My phone died on me though so only progress pics.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2012, 10:47 PM

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As I mentioned before, if I were to do this again I would use a grinder, band saw, or air saw....not a sawzall with a floppy blade....going through the three different skins that come together caused the blade to deflect between 1/16" to 1/8" leaving a combined "hole" of 1/8" to 1/4" in a few areas...thankfully all the main mating points were spot on so everything has lined up beautifully and openings all look good

Here are the pics I got before my phone died...all four posts are now welded and I did a LOT more grinding and die grinding in the grooves after this as well as two of the small patches so it's very solid and almost complete
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NewType72 · 10-25-2012, 10:51 PM

Great work brother

**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-26-2012, 05:47 PM

Looks good

VA72C10 · 10-27-2012, 01:20 AM

Thanks guys. Waiting on the accuair parts to arrive...will be fixing up a door to get it ready to go on the truck and getting the hood prepped...then will be getting all the new sheetmetal delivered...

Tinkermc · 10-27-2012, 10:39 AM

shaping up

sourkraut · 10-28-2012, 05:40 PM

nice build

NewType72 · 10-29-2012, 02:03 AM

how far out is the work on the accuair setup?

VA72C10 · 10-29-2012, 11:35 PM

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shaping up

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nice build

Thanks!

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how far out is the work on the accuair setup?

Will know as soon as I get an ETA from them...they told me last week it would be 7-10 days before they shipped because of SEMA. Once I get it I will mock it all up. First though, I need to get the bed off and front clip off/motor pulled...I'm going to finish the roof first, get that body worked and in primer, then hopefully will have my shop truck on the road so I can pick up the front clip and engine/tranny. Will bring the engine/tranny home to paint up the way we have planned and then mock up the accuair...

Zoomin · 10-30-2012, 12:15 AM

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Will know as soon as I get an ETA from them...they told me last week it would be 7-10 days before they shipped because of SEMA.

Izzat so?

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VA72C10 · 10-30-2012, 12:20 AM

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Izzat so?

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I have plenty to do before it gets here...
...I imagine most vendors who are at sema have similar lead times

Zoomin · 10-30-2012, 12:25 AM

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I have plenty to do before it gets here...
...I imagine most vendors who are at sema have similar lead times

Ahhh, no. But if you buy that line, fine.

Glad you aren't on the side of the road and need a part.
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pickup67man · 10-30-2012, 11:01 PM

Going to watch this and probably other projects you do in the future. Hope you didn't get too wet yesterday.
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VA72C10 · 10-30-2012, 11:07 PM

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Going to watch this and probably other projects you do in the future. Hope you didn't get too wet yesterday.
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Thanks, came through the storm fine. Wasn't bad at all here. Praying for those on the coast and up north who were affected...

10-08-2012, 07:58 PM	#276
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Very interested in the should belt upgrade as Id like to do that to my 72 __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-09-2012, 08:12 AM	#277
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! I have herd that the belts from a 73 - 87 will work __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

10-10-2012, 09:08 PM	#278
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! I too would like to see this done

10-11-2012, 12:50 AM	#280
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! I'll be sure to post up the belts when I get them back. Going to look close to factory but not the correct boot. Accuair elevel setup with dual compressors will be ordered as well as new 68 lower trim and I will get back to working on the cab by early next week. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-11-2012, 12:59 AM	#281
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! oooh Accuair okay I want full pics of every step and a kodak album off all pictures and steps sent to me jk can't wait to see that installed shes gonna look sweet brother __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-19-2012, 07:38 PM	#282
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! was just checking to see any progress, with all the work on the shop truck I did not know if anything was being done here or not? Now I know

10-19-2012, 08:29 PM	#283
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Actually...it's a logistic issue...not the shop truck's fault. I can't get the truck out to weld the roof. Actually, I can't actually even maneuver around the truck right now. It's surrounded by his and customer's vehicles. I'm working on that issue now... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-22-2012, 01:30 PM	#284
rkintn_68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 811	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! interesting ... __________________ 72 GMC K 1500 SWB W/ 68 CHEVY FR/CLIP -- SOLD 70 CHEVY C/10 LWB x 2 ----- SOLD 67 CHEVY SWB IN PROGRESS " ALMOST HEAVEN " Build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6826315

10-22-2012, 01:56 PM	#285
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! It's like paint prison...I see how that happens...just need to work on getting my own shop so I don't rely on others working around my project. I am getting back on it this week...if I can't get to it to work, I will bring it home because progress needs to be made.... other than ordering parts. Things will move quickly once the cab repairs are completed....almost all new sheetmetal for the front clip and bed... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2012, 08:09 PM	#286
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Got the roof welded on today. Still have a few small filler patches I have to make and weld in but it's solid and together. Fit came out very good. door gaps actually look better than with the old roof and window measurements are all 100% the same. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2012, 08:09 PM	#287
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Will upload pictures later. My phone died on me though so only progress pics. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2012, 10:47 PM	#288
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Posted via Mobile Device As I mentioned before, if I were to do this again I would use a grinder, band saw, or air saw....not a sawzall with a floppy blade....going through the three different skins that come together caused the blade to deflect between 1/16" to 1/8" leaving a combined "hole" of 1/8" to 1/4" in a few areas...thankfully all the main mating points were spot on so everything has lined up beautifully and openings all look good Here are the pics I got before my phone died...all four posts are now welded and I did a LOT more grinding and die grinding in the grooves after this as well as two of the small patches so it's very solid and almost complete Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2012, 10:51 PM	#289
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Great work brother __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-26-2012, 05:47 PM	#290
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Looks good

10-27-2012, 01:20 AM	#291
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Thanks guys. Waiting on the accuair parts to arrive...will be fixing up a door to get it ready to go on the truck and getting the hood prepped...then will be getting all the new sheetmetal delivered... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-27-2012, 10:39 AM	#292
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! shaping up

10-28-2012, 05:40 PM	#293
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! nice build __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-29-2012, 02:03 AM	#294
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! how far out is the work on the accuair setup? __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#299
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Going to watch this and probably other projects you do in the future. Hope you didn't get too wet yesterday. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

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