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chevy_mike · 09-07-2009, 11:44 PM

How about doing a recess of a bowtie?

lowrollin70gmc · 09-08-2009, 12:42 AM

Single recess. Keeps it simple and almost factory appearing. Double clutters the eye and the column would interrupt one of them and break up the vertical symmetry.

68 Quad C10 · 09-08-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

Single recess. Keeps it simple and almost factory appearing. Double clutters the eye and the column would interrupt one of them and break up the vertical symmetry.

i have to agree

jlaird · 10-07-2009, 10:37 PM

Here's a little progress. The major project I still am in the middle of is the firewall. I think I'm going to do it completely smooth. There are just too many variables with me to do a bead roll in it. So here are the steps I took thus far:

before shot:

Step one was to remove the top of these supports.

Then I cut along this seem and left all the spot welds intact.

Here is the whole thing out.

I then proceeded to cut away about 6 inches of the pinch weld at time and welded it back up.

Here is a shot of it completely welded up.

In order to mate up a new piece of sheet metal, I bent the bottom lip.

This is how I did it. Yes, those are from wonderful Harbor Freight!

jlaird · 10-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Three more pics of the hardlines. I am now completely finished with those. This pics shows the two tanks connected and the check valve.

I didn't think about hardlines when I did the panhard bar, but somehow, it magically worked out.

jlaird · 10-07-2009, 10:46 PM

Here are two pics of the rear brakes mocked up. These are Summit brand kit that is actually SSBC. They are for an impala which has a 5x5 bolt pattern. I just had to make a new caliper bracket and they worked perfectly.

SCOTI · 10-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

here are two pics of the rear brakes mocked up. These are summit brand kit that is actually ssbc. They are for an impala which has a 5x5 bolt pattern. I just had to make a new caliper bracket and they worked perfectly.

p/n?

fletch4x4 · 10-11-2009, 01:12 PM

I wish i had just done that for the firewall... nice work so far!

jlaird · 10-30-2009, 09:30 PM

Got the firewall pretty much done. Have to plug some holes and deal with the floor supports, but other than that, its done.

I did this in two sections just so it would be easier to work with. Here is the driver side tacked in place.

Here it is primed.

Here here it is complete. It looks a little plain-jain, but once everything is together and the motor is in, I think it will look nice.

Here is one last random picture of a patch panel I made.

scotts62 · 10-30-2009, 10:12 PM

Man that's coming along nicely! Awesome work

babyblueoval · 10-30-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Here here it is complete. It looks a little plain-jain, but once everything is together and the motor is in, I think it will look nice.

I like it smooth like that. A nice canvas for the engine to sit in front of.

btw - how do you like my new avatar? Much closer to the final look.

C0UCH · 11-11-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Got the firewall pretty much done.

What gauge did you use on this? I've got my engine out right now and plan to smooth my firewall after seeing yours. Awesome work!

smashingchuck · 10-30-2009, 10:21 PM

Well, that turned out nice!

nuke1 · 10-31-2009, 10:18 AM

looking good!

**67cheby** · 10-31-2009, 11:38 AM

DETAILS is what wins shows and respect, my hats off to you nice work !!

jgh64pkup · 10-31-2009, 12:28 PM

wow that looks good

VA72C10 · 10-31-2009, 10:02 PM

Looks good. I've got to decide how much I want to shave mine....

LooseCannon · 10-31-2009, 10:39 PM

Firewall came out nice! Well done.

bagged69c10 · 11-04-2009, 10:01 PM

Looks good. I think Im gonna do mine like that.

drob_NY · 11-06-2009, 11:33 PM

Nice to see another New Yorker. Project looks great!

*Puropedo* · 12-02-2009, 04:23 AM

Looking great!....Any latest update?

jlaird · 12-22-2009, 08:59 PM

My entire front crossmember setup is for sale guys. Check the thread here.

jgh64pkup · 12-22-2009, 11:26 PM

can ask something
pb dropmember?

jlaird · 03-27-2010, 10:48 PM

I got my under dash pedal assembly in and almost finished. Thought I would post the progression.

Ok, here is the area I had to work with. I had a nice flat firewall to work with which made things easy.

Since the firewall is just a piece of sheetmetal, I had to make some reinforcement for the petal assembly to mount to. Some 1x1 square tubing and scrape .25 plate.

Here it is welded in. I made some tabs on the top to plug weld to under the cowl area. It is also plug welded to the firewall in addition to the ends of the brace. This thing is SOLID.

Here is the pedal assembly, booster and MC bolted in. I didn't want to weld this in so I could remove it for whatever reason. I also welded a mounting tab to the assembly which bolts to the bolt hole from the stock pedal assembly. And yes, I can't use the factory wiper motor so I will have to use a hot rod style wiper setup.

scotts62 · 03-27-2010, 10:58 PM

Oh thats freaking awesome man!! Looks good!

09-07-2009, 11:44 PM	#1
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09-08-2009, 12:42 AM	#2
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Single recess. Keeps it simple and almost factory appearing. Double clutters the eye and the column would interrupt one of them and break up the vertical symmetry. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

10-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#4
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Here's a little progress. The major project I still am in the middle of is the firewall. I think I'm going to do it completely smooth. There are just too many variables with me to do a bead roll in it. So here are the steps I took thus far: before shot: Step one was to remove the top of these supports. Then I cut along this seem and left all the spot welds intact. Here is the whole thing out. I then proceeded to cut away about 6 inches of the pinch weld at time and welded it back up. Here is a shot of it completely welded up. In order to mate up a new piece of sheet metal, I bent the bottom lip. This is how I did it. Yes, those are from wonderful Harbor Freight!

10-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Three more pics of the hardlines. I am now completely finished with those. This pics shows the two tanks connected and the check valve. I didn't think about hardlines when I did the panhard bar, but somehow, it magically worked out.

10-07-2009, 10:46 PM	#6
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Here are two pics of the rear brakes mocked up. These are Summit brand kit that is actually SSBC. They are for an impala which has a 5x5 bolt pattern. I just had to make a new caliper bracket and they worked perfectly.

10-11-2009, 01:12 PM	#8
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 I wish i had just done that for the firewall... nice work so far! __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

10-30-2009, 09:30 PM	#9
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Got the firewall pretty much done. Have to plug some holes and deal with the floor supports, but other than that, its done. I did this in two sections just so it would be easier to work with. Here is the driver side tacked in place. Here it is primed. Here here it is complete. It looks a little plain-jain, but once everything is together and the motor is in, I think it will look nice. Here is one last random picture of a patch panel I made. Last edited by jlaird; 10-30-2009 at 09:32 PM.

10-30-2009, 10:12 PM	#10
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10-30-2009, 10:21 PM	#13
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10-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#14
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10-31-2009, 11:38 AM	#15
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10-31-2009, 12:28 PM	#16
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10-31-2009, 10:02 PM	#17
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10-31-2009, 10:39 PM	#18
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11-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#19
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11-06-2009, 11:33 PM	#20
drob_NY Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 20	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Nice to see another New Yorker. Project looks great! __________________ DROB_NY

12-02-2009, 04:23 AM	#21
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Looking great!....Any latest update?

12-22-2009, 08:59 PM	#22
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 My entire front crossmember setup is for sale guys. Check the thread here.

12-22-2009, 11:26 PM	#23
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03-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#24
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 I got my under dash pedal assembly in and almost finished. Thought I would post the progression. Ok, here is the area I had to work with. I had a nice flat firewall to work with which made things easy. Since the firewall is just a piece of sheetmetal, I had to make some reinforcement for the petal assembly to mount to. Some 1x1 square tubing and scrape .25 plate. Here it is welded in. I made some tabs on the top to plug weld to under the cowl area. It is also plug welded to the firewall in addition to the ends of the brace. This thing is SOLID. Here is the pedal assembly, booster and MC bolted in. I didn't want to weld this in so I could remove it for whatever reason. I also welded a mounting tab to the assembly which bolts to the bolt hole from the stock pedal assembly. And yes, I can't use the factory wiper motor so I will have to use a hot rod style wiper setup. Last edited by jlaird; 03-27-2010 at 10:50 PM.

03-27-2010, 10:58 PM	#25
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Oh thats freaking awesome man!! Looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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