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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks for the info! my dash did not have any switches or heater control with it, so I have been looking around for sum or other options.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well it's been a while since my last update, but I've finally made some progress!
I was able to finish all of the AC lines, mount the drier and get the tri-nary switch wiring run. Also got the lines secured to the L-brackets bolted to the fender/fender well bolts. My AC guy charged it with dry nitrogen to 110 psi, we'll check that hopefully Tuesday to ensure we have no leaks, then charge it with 134!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
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How long will it stay in a vacuum, did you evac. after the nitrogen charge?
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Re: My long term 57 project
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Thanks for all of the positive comments! Headed to a HUGE car show in Myrtle Beach, SC this Friday and Saturday with my Dad. Its our annual event we've attended for the last 17 years!
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Re: My long term 57 project
what ac lines are those? Like the finish. Would like to know where to get them.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Cleaned up REALLY nice!!! Great work!!!!
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Got the sleeving from here: http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/FREx...leSleeving.php
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Re: My long term 57 project
Excellent work as usual.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Very nice job on the lines...Jim
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Re: My long term 57 project
Yes, everything looks great, JJ. Good planning.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Very nice.
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Very nice work on the AC.
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Nice truck. I like what you've done with the bed. I have a question, how did you fasten the bed boards from below???
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Re: My long term 57 project
Got the AC all charged up and it works great. My AC guy didn't vacuum the system, he used the escaping nitrogen to do that, then put in the R134.
Had a slight glitch with the heater as it wouldn't blow hot air! Checked the lines and they were hot at the intake but cold at the unit.?? Well we figured we must have an air bubble in the lines, since they do loop up over the tire in the wheel well. So I jacked the front up as high as I could, then started the truck and we had heat!! But after letting it back down, NO heat!! Topped of the water and still no heat with it level on the ground. So I went to a buddies house to get his pressure tester to put more pressure in the system. But as it turned out the bubble worked it self loose on the way home and I have heat!! I really like the VA system with the variable controls! Here's a pic of the sliders that work with the factory controls.
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Re: My long term 57 project
I used 1 1/2in roofing screws from the bottom side!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well guys I made the score of a lifetime! Just happened to be looking through Craigslist on Friday and ran across an ad selling Cameo parts in Roswell, GA. I immediately called the number and after a 2 minute conversation I bought it all! Made the 12 road trip on Saturday and they're all mine.
The seller was a great guy, a Viet Nam chopper pilot, with a lot of cool stories. He had been restoring and customizing cars and trucks for 40+ years and is finally ready to sell off his loot and close up shop. The metal bedsides are in great shape, the fiberglass is in good shape, except for the passenger side tail light area. But for $300.00 I couldn't pass it up. He even through in the headlight rings, grill bar and buckets with the deal too. I've always wanted to make mine a Cameo, and now with a little good fortune and a few more items I will make it happen. It will probably be a while before it will be done but I'm very excited. Now I've got to get to work finding the tail lights and some trim!! And scored so excellent BBQ at the "Swallow at the Hollow" on Green St in Roswell. If you are ever never Roswell it's a must have!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Had to slap the sides on for a quick look. I love it!!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Just a few more, 'cause we all want more pic's!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Wow Chuck, I think the Cameo sides just set it off, Great score...
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Re: My long term 57 project
that is gonna be v v sharpe!!!!! great score!!!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
jackpot, lucky man. good for you. run it.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Truck looks good with the cameo sides ... you're lucky I was out of town away from the puter as those sides would have been in my stockpile. Roswell is 17 miles from my house!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thats really cool, I love the look of the cameo sides.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Posted on the other thread also, that is so *****in', great score....Jim
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Re: My long term 57 project
I'm glad someone here on the forum got those. Wish I'd known you were in town Saturday, I'd have driven over and had barbeque with you.
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