The Doc & Kim 69 build

[zicc1835]

success ....need more shims to finish prelim alignment....second picture is old shot showing how far out the top alignment is out with no adjustment before the fab work....baffled by the ....why... I have to think someone sold me their problem and pleased that I could modify them to make it work ....oh well buyer beware....

[nlped]

I’m thinking that you might have jumped the gun a little on the alignment, as you still have a LOT of weight to add before you’re ready to do that. But it did look like the original arms were a bit long.

[Chevys4life]

Your project is coming along very nicely. Who makes those value covers you have on your build?

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by nlped

I’m thinking that you might have jumped the gun a little on the alignment, as you still have a LOT of weight to add before you’re ready to do that. But it did look like the original arms were a bit long.

Niped,
thanks for commenting when I had the motor out they were pointed in when I put the engine & Trans in its goes in further with no adjustment ( couldn't pull them in)when I get the rest of the weight on it core fenders hood cab I will see where we are Im hoping I didn't shorten them to much
thanks
Jess

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Your project is coming along very nicely. Who makes those value covers you have on your build?

thanks for the kind words....
I got them here...on Ebay
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let me know if you need any other info....
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[Chevys4life]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

thanks for the kind words....
I got them here...on Ebay
ORDER DATE
Mar 23, 2018
let me know if you need any other info....
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Thanks for the information. I will save this for when I can have nice looking engine like yours.

[Chevys4life]

Subsribed!!!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by chevys4life

thanks for the information. I will save this for when i can have nice looking engine like yours.

ty

[OL SKOOL]

Thanks for all the detailed pics of the frame. I've had mine apart soo long i forgot how the idler arm attached. I ordered all new parts and i took them out of the box and said why didn't i buy an idler arm. Turns out what i thought was the pitman arm was the idler arm didn't know you had to reuse the frame brace. Your frame is bootifull nice work.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by OL SKOOL

Thanks for all the detailed pics of the frame. I've had mine apart soo long i forgot how the idler arm attached. I ordered all new parts and i took them out of the box and said why didn't i buy an idler arm. Turns out what i thought was the pitman arm was the idler arm didn't know you had to reuse the frame brace. Your frame is bootifull nice work.

Glad the pictures helped I know the feeling I haven't been able to pay any attention to my build all summer major house Reno and addition going on thanks for the kind words
jess

[Chevys4life]

What kind of powder coat setup do you have? I like your finished home product.

[LT7A]

You're doing a great job on your truck and your enjoyment is contagious. I think that helps when frustrations like your control arms show up. I also think it's why people like Bob are willing to pass along a treasure like that wagon to you. Not saying you didn't pay him well for it, but that thing's amazing.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by Chevys4life

What kind of powder coat setup do you have? I like your finished home product.

thanks I am using all Eastwood products
here is the link

https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-pow...coat-guns.html

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by LT7A

You're doing a great job on your truck and your enjoyment is contagious. I think that helps when frustrations like your control arms show up. I also think it's why people like Bob are willing to pass along a treasure like that wagon to you. Not saying you didn't pay him well for it, but that thing's amazing.

thanks so much for the kind words ...my truck and car projects have stalled over the summer with a addition to the homestead and some major renovations ...im looking forward to getting back at it in the coming months......the 55 is a gem
Jess

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

...my truck and car projects have stalled over the summer with a addition to the homestead and some major renovations ...im looking forward to getting back at it in the coming months......

You and me both Jess! Lets try to get back on our projects and share progress to keep ourselves and others motivated.

[Chevys4life]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

thanks I am using all Eastwood products
here is the link

https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-pow...coat-guns.html

Thanks...........did you make an oven yourself?

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Thanks...........did you make an oven yourself?

I have made some ovens look at post 103 for long parts ....I was fortunate to find this double wall oven on Offer-UP for 95.00 because the lower oven was missing the outer glass which by the way dose not effect its operation....they are easy to make with ...elements and metal cabinets if you can round up all the materials to wire and insulate to regulate the temp ....you only need to keep a consistent 400 degrees for about 20 minutes to bake...if you go on the internet you can find how others have built ovens....good luck its lots of fun and relatively inexpensive
Jess

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

You and me both Jess! Lets try to get back on our projects and share progress to keep ourselves and others motivated.

Im with you Brian
I look at my 69 every day and say to myself ..." Ill be Back"

[Chevys4life]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

I have made some ovens look at post 103 for long parts ....I was fortunate to find this double wall oven on Offer-UP for 95.00 because the lower oven was missing the outer glass which by the way dose not effect its operation....they are easy to make with ...elements and metal cabinets if you can round up all the materials to wire and insulate to regulate the temp ....you only need to keep a consistent 400 degrees for about 20 minutes to bake...if you go on the internet you can find how others have built ovens....good luck its lots of fun and relatively inexpensive
Jess

Great!!!

[zicc1835]

put this one in my storage unit so I can finish the step side I plan on it sitting for at least until spring 2023 God willing ill be able to finish it next year

[zicc1835]

well I am from the desert build finished and time to start back up on Doc & Kim build brought it back from storage unit today my friend Pat (pictured ) gave me a hand today

[jaros44sr]

Wow looks good already, I'm in to follow this

[zicc1835]

looked back and saw I put this in moth balls just about 2 years ago ........ I had some time today ....got it jacked up so I could put the engine in the proper location ..you see I wasn't paying attention when I settled it in the frame back then and the cab wasn't on the frame then either or I would have seen how far from the fire wall it was sitting need to put it in the rear most position on the frame

[zicc1835]

im going to try these stands and motor mounts not sure why they wouldn't fit the other build may have been the headers ?? we shall see

[zicc1835]

I worked today to get those OEM engine stands out and used the after market ones I had looks like they will work ...motors moved back with fingers only between the fire wall and the distributor cap I will change the motor mounts tomorrow to the bolts through the center Camaro / Malibu style