Project Vitamin C-10

[Strodder]

Love that crimper. Where did you get it, and how much was it?

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Very Nice.... Looks like the "old trucks are fun, old trucks are fun," chant worked...LOL

Thanks Don, it did work.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Love that crimper. Where did you get it, and how much was it?

I think I paid 199 from nostalgicairparts.com at the moultrie ga swap meet.
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[Strodder]

Thanks Alan

[Dinos63]

Always such nice work!

[Solo2002]

lookin good

[niterider65]

Now see that wasnt to bad I like how you adapted and over came . still looking sweet Alan nice work ..

[1963c-10]

Looks great....very nice clean work

[CRGRS 66]

Sorry to Hi-Jack, but while everyone is paying attention to the AC hose thing. Find a local hydraulic shop, either Parker, Gates, or Aeroquip/Eaton. They will most likely have a great selection of AC hose and hose fittings (I am a Parker Dealer and I do...). If they have a "good guy" in the shop should selll you loose hose and fittings for you to take home and mock up. There is normally a labour charge for the crimping, just pay that up front as well. Take your hoses back when you are happy with them and have them crimped professionally. These shops normall cut bend flare and or braze tube assemblies as well. In your case Alan, maybe a tube assembly somewhere in that long ugly -8 line may be the ticket. We make AC and PS assemblies, often with tube assemblies as part of the hose assembly, all of the time for the local dealers, and mechanics. Our hoses are ready in minutes, and at a fraction of the cost of an OEM assembly.

Sorry, Alan, hope you don't mind me throwing this in here for you, and everyone else.

[flips72]

looks good to mebut i knew it would, a man with the attention to detail that you have would not have it any other way.

[scotts62]

Looking good!!!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

How sweet is it being able to make your own lines the way you want them to run.

It does make it a little easier. As long as they hold I'll be happy.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Looks great....very nice clean work

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Sorry to Hi-Jack, but while everyone is paying attention to the AC hose thing. Find a local hydraulic shop, either Parker, Gates, or Aeroquip/Eaton. They will most likely have a great selection of AC hose and hose fittings (I am a Parker Dealer and I do...). If they have a "good guy" in the shop should selll you loose hose and fittings for you to take home and mock up. There is normally a labour charge for the crimping, just pay that up front as well. Take your hoses back when you are happy with them and have them crimped professionally. These shops normall cut bend flare and or braze tube assemblies as well. In your case Alan, maybe a tube assembly somewhere in that long ugly -8 line may be the ticket. We make AC and PS assemblies, often with tube assemblies as part of the hose assembly, all of the time for the local dealers, and mechanics. Our hoses are ready in minutes, and at a fraction of the cost of an OEM assembly.

Sorry, Alan, hope you don't mind me throwing this in here for you, and everyone else.

Thanks Craig, I've got a plan for the -8 now. I'll use a bulkhead and go thru the radiator support. Still planning it out.

Thanks for sharing the info, I don't mind at all. It's helpful info. I don't have any of those close by, but did make some phone calls. I called a local radiator shop. They use to sell fittings, now they only make hoses. After two more calls I found North Georgia Rods and Customs. They are great guys and sell everything.

Originally Posted by flips72

looks good to mebut i knew it would, a man with the attention to detail that you have would not have it any other way.

Thanks Jeff, I'm trying to do the best I can.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Looking good!!!

Thanks Scott!!

I picked up some bulkhead fittings and some slip on heater fittings. Not sure if i will use the slip ons. What Larry at North Georgia Rod's and customs said made sense. He said if you blow a heater hose with crimped fittings your kind of screwed. It's a throw away hose along with the fittings. I know it can be patched or bypassed to get home. But the truck will not see everyday use. I don't know which way to go now. They have some nice clamps with a nut look to them.



This is where I'm thinking of using the -8 bulhead fitting from the condensor to the compressor. Getting to the back side will be a little tough. This will elliminate the long hose pictured before.



This is the -6 bulkhead from the drier thru the radiator support.



This is the backside of the -6.



I picked this up for $15 cause it was missing a fitting. I was planning on cutting it down to the 2 heater fittings. Then I realized tonight that I need the -10 for the compressor. I might get one that is complete and cut off the -6. This will change how the hoses come off the compressor. Instead of coming down the fan shroud they might be angled toward the battery.



Laid a couple hoses to see how it will look.

[Solo2002]

This truck gets better every time I see it great work man
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[shortbed70]

Nice way to keep everything tidy! Bet you saved some money by crimping your own lines... Looking good man.
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[daverod]

Great work Alan always nice and clean.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Solo2002

This truck gets better every time I see it great work man
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Originally Posted by shortbed70

Nice way to keep everything tidy! Bet you saved some money by crimping your own lines... Looking good man.
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Thanks, i'm sure came close to paying for the tool. I really don't know the cost of crimping fittings. I have heard it gets pricey.

Originally Posted by daverod

Great work Alan always nice and clean.

Thanks Dave, looks like your making some good progress on yours the last time I checked.

Took a 4 port plate and made it a three. It's not machinist quality, but not bad for a hand grinder. This fitting will go on the bottom of the inner fender to get the heater hoses thru and the low side hose from the compressor.

[Strodder]

Good idea Alan.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Good idea Alan.

A few things done tonight.

[Ta2Don]

Awesome idea and workmanship!!!
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[Strodder]

Looks great Did you check tire clearance turning lock to lock when on the ground? Just a thought. Lookin out for you.

[Solo2002]

Looks great hey I got a ? When you did your vent windows how did you get your glass to stay in mine slides in and out very easy I can't find the rubber that goes in the frame before the glass anywhere and I don't know what type of glue or sealant will hold it in seeing that you have done this and your work is great figured you were the one to ask ya know lol thanks
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[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Awesome idea and workmanship!!!
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I appreciate the comments Don.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Looks great Did you check tire clearance turning lock to lock when on the ground? Just a thought. Lookin out for you.

Thanks for the extra eye. I have not checked full lock to the left since I installed the 3 port fitting. I hope it's good. "praying". I did check full lock to the right. That's when i had some interferrence problems. Not sure if you saw that little uh oh.

Originally Posted by Solo2002

Looks great hey I got a ? When you did your vent windows how did you get your glass to stay in mine slides in and out very easy I can't find the rubber that goes in the frame before the glass anywhere and I don't know what type of glue or sealant will hold it in seeing that you have done this and your work is great figured you were the one to ask ya know lol thanks
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I was advised by several not to use sealant. Because if the glass ever gets broken you will play hell getting all the remnants out. I got some glass setting tape from my glass guy. It wasn't the easiest thing I have ever done. I don't cuss any more, but a few words almost slipped out getting mine to work. The tape I got from him was not thick enough. i took a piece and ripped it in half. It's hard to explain how I did this, but I will try. The tape wraps around the edge of the glass that is inserted in the channel. I used a soapy water solution in a spray bottle to ease installation. Using one piece is hard enough, but I installed the piece i ripped in half on one side of the glass. One side had one layer of tape and the other had two. Is it the right way to do it??? I don't know. So far it hasn't fallen out. Once I got it in place i finally got it too close with a little effort. I let it set for a week (a lttile overkill). I opened it and it seemed to be secure. I have yet to have them open going down the road. After I got the glass it place I used a razor to trim the excess tape.

I think LMC sells the tape or contact your local glass company. Take the parts with you.

[Solo2002]

Ok thanks man this clears up a lot.
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[Ta2Don]

Thanks for the info on the tape!

[Dinos63]

always such nice work!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Solo2002

Ok thanks man this clears up a lot.
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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Thanks for the info on the tape!

Y'all are welcome!!

Originally Posted by Dinos63

always such nice work!

Thanks Dino!! Much appreciated!!

I picked these moulded hoses up to install on the inside of the cab. Since I had to flip the 4 port bulkhead around I had to adjust my plans little.



It allowed me to install the heater hoses without kinking the hoses. I still need to install some hose clamps once I get them.



All hoses in place underneath.





Home made hose seperators.





Side view with tire in place.



Wheels full lock to the left. There is plenty of clearance. Still need 3 more fittings to finish top side.