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68 Quad C10 · 09-08-2009, 11:48 PM

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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

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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?

68 Quad C10 · 10-08-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

p/n?

Pleeeeeeese those will work on my other project

smashingchuck · 10-08-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

yup here it is. Have fun!

Awesome thread!!

I vote single or smooth. I also think that if you are to do one on the driver side it should be reciprocated on the passenger side.

jlaird · 10-08-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

p/n?

Here is the link.

When I bought it, I got it on sale for $380. At the current price, I might spring for a Wilwood kit??

SCOTI · 10-08-2009, 09:48 AM

Thanks. Good info for future reference.....

abadsvt · 10-10-2009, 09:47 PM

SWEET!!!!! Its all in the details!!!! Great Job!

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

smashingchuck · 10-30-2009, 10:21 PM

Well, that turned out nice!

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.

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?

10-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#302
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	#303
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	#304
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.

10-08-2009, 09:48 AM	#309
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Thanks. Good info for future reference..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-10-2009, 09:47 PM	#310
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 SWEET!!!!! Its all in the details!!!! Great Job! __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold Last edited by abadsvt; 10-10-2009 at 09:51 PM.

10-11-2009, 01:12 PM	#311
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	#312
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	#313
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Man that's coming along nicely! Awesome work __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-30-2009, 10:21 PM	#314
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10-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#316
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10-31-2009, 11:38 AM	#317
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10-31-2009, 12:28 PM	#318
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10-31-2009, 10:02 PM	#319
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Looks good. I've got to decide how much I want to shave mine.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2009, 10:39 PM	#320
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Firewall came out nice! Well done. __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68

11-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#321
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11-06-2009, 11:33 PM	#322
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	#323
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	#324
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	#325
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