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**screaminchevypickup** · 07-24-2011, 11:49 PM

That's one of the problems I have ran into mike with the inline kits
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Dunenutt · 07-29-2011, 07:07 PM

Nice job! I wish that I had the patience it took to make that panhard mount, and that extension for the bar. I kinda get the job done, but it aint that pretty. I can't wait for you to stick some tins on that thing.

Keep up the good work!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-29-2011, 07:53 PM

It's looking great. Those lines loook nice but also looks like they could be a PITA to get installed due to their pre-bent nature.

RCbowtie69 · 07-30-2011, 10:12 AM

Nice work,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

weaintscared · 07-30-2011, 10:47 AM

WOW

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mcbassin · 07-30-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Looking really nice Mike, great work.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

That's one of the problems I have ran into mike with the inline kits

Yep, not real happy with these right now.

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Nice job! I wish that I had the patience it took to make that panhard mount, and that extension for the bar. I kinda get the job done, but it aint that pretty. I can't wait for you to stick some tins on that thing.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the words. I have spent way too much time on this project. I am ready to start driving it. All I lack is finishing.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking great. Those lines loook nice but also looks like they could be a PITA to get installed due to their pre-bent nature.

They are a major pain to install. But most of it is just because I have never done them. And I don't have any instructions showing where they lay or attach to the frame, axle or crossmember. When I called Inline they said "just look at where your old ones mounted" Hmm, that would be easy if I had a 72 frame with the lines but I'm converting a 67 frame to 72. If they were smart they would number all the lines and give detailed instructions.

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Nice work,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

Thanks bro!

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Originally Posted by weaintscared

WOW

Thanks!

68 TT · 07-30-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

They are a major pain to install. But most of it is just because I have never done them. And I don't have any instructions showing where they lay or attach to the frame, axle or crossmember. When I called Inline they said "just look at where your old ones mounted" Hmm, that would be easy if I had a 72 frame with the lines but I'm converting a 67 frame to 72. If they were smart they would number all the lines and give detailed instructions.

That is pretty lame. You are right, for the money they charge the least they could do is tag them for location and orientation. Maybe a simple diagram too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-31-2011, 11:57 AM

That's crazy. I'm sure they have a lot of unhappy phone calls come through their lines.

68GMCCustom · 08-04-2011, 10:16 PM

I had a similar problem when installing my brake lines. They were for a '72 which is the hardware on the frame....but the frame itself is a '68. I wound up having to use an adapter here and there but got it all in. Couldn't use the m/c lines tho since I'm using an adjustable prop. valve.

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

That is pretty lame. You are right, for the money they charge the least they could do is tag them for location and orientation. Maybe a simple diagram too.

Totally agree. Just a little instructions would have gone a long way with my feelings about the product. I won't be buying them on my next truck.....camaro Hmm? maybe

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's crazy. I'm sure they have a lot of unhappy phone calls come through their lines.

They probably get a bunch

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

I had a similar problem when installing my brake lines. They were for a '72 which is the hardware on the frame....but the frame itself is a '68. I wound up having to use an adapter here and there but got it all in. Couldn't use the m/c lines tho since I'm using an adjustable prop. valve.

I got mine in with a lot of mods pics coming soon

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:35 PM

Okay finally got all the brake lines in and mounted (thanks Kyle for the Help). I also got a new tank (thanks again to Kyle (screaminchevypickup). I ended up going with a blazer conversion tank. I wanted to build my own but I moved on. Here are the pics sorry some are blurry:
Drilled the rear crossmember for the brake line 72 style

Modified the bracket cut off the front:

Made some gas tank flange straps to spread the load on the mounting bolts:

Bolted to the xmember:

Brake lines done finally:

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:39 PM

More pictures:
New gas tank kit:

Painted:

Still need to tweak things a little:

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:41 PM

Oh and one more area51 development project:

68 TT · 08-06-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Oh and one more area51 development project:

Very nice piece.

Did you make it as one piece or two?

We used to make some complex puzzles for desk ornaments in our machine shop that were done by freezing one part and heating the other then pressing them together. Once the two parts normalized in temp they would never come apart again.

Zoomin · 08-04-2011, 11:21 PM

That's coming along real nice!

Where are you placing the fuel door / cap?

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

That's coming along real nice!

Where are you placing the fuel door / cap?

Thanks Steve.
I'm unsure of where I'm going to put the filler. I might run it over to the left inside of the bed or may just cap off this filler and add another that goes straight up? I haven't done much research on this yet.

68 TT · 08-06-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Steve.
I'm unsure of where I'm going to put the filler. I might run it over to the left inside of the bed or may just cap off this filler and add another that goes straight up? I haven't done much research on this yet.

I have the filler neck & quarter panel support parts from a square body K5 Blazer I am going to use but instead of the square filler door from the K5 I am going to use an 88-98 truck round filler door assembly. I think the round fuel door won't look too out of place.

I considered an in bed or a behind the license plate fill point but If I am towing something or have a load in the bed it would make getting fuel a pain.

I like the marker lamp fill point idea but don't have marker lights.

Another one I like is the top of bed rail fill point with a boat or motor cycle pop up gas cap that sits flush with the top of the bed rail when closed.

Behind the tail light is a cool idea but looks like a bunch of work. With the access to a machine shop you have this could be a nice one for you to tackle. You could make some nice hinged mounts for the tail light to sit in and really clean things up.

mcbassin · 08-06-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Very nice piece.

Did you make it as one piece or two?

We used to make some complex puzzles for desk ornaments in our machine shop that were done by freezing one part and heating the other then pressing them together. Once the two parts normalized in temp they would never come apart again.

Thanks,
This is definetly one piece. There will be info coming up on this part.

I have made a few puzzles in my time too. We do interference fits all the time where part a is heated and part b is frozen to -60. Slip together nice then they are there permenantly.

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

I have the filler neck & quarter panel support parts from a square body K5 Blazer I am going to use but instead of the square filler door from the K5 I am going to use an 88-98 truck round filler door assembly. I think the round fuel door won't look too out of place.

I considered an in bed or a behind the license plate fill point but If I am towing something or have a load in the bed it would make getting fuel a pain.

I like the marker lamp fill point idea but don't have marker lights.

Another one I like is the top of bed rail fill point with a boat or motor cycle pop up gas cap that sits flush with the top of the bed rail when closed.

Behind the tail light is a cool idea but looks like a bunch of work. With the access to a machine shop you have this could be a nice one for you to tackle. You could make some nice hinged mounts for the tail light to sit in and really clean things up.

I may do an in the bed filler. I just haven't done any research on this subject yet. This is my first one with a rear tank. I do have access to equipment to build just about anything. I have a hard time making up my mind on some of the smallest things. I am pretty much always bound by my "budget". I'm sure I will come up with something.

68 TT · 08-06-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I may do an in the bed filler. I just haven't done any research on this subject yet. This is my first one with a rear tank. I do have access to equipment to build just about anything. I have a hard time making up my mind on some of the smallest things. I am pretty much always bound by my "budget". I'm sure I will come up with something.

A nice one I just saw had the filler in the bed but higher up on the corner post where you could get at it with some stuff in the bed.

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-04-2011, 11:51 PM

Looks good I like the area 51 pic ; )
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mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 11:57 PM

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Looks good I like the area 51 pic ; )

Thanks man. more to come soon.

VA72C10 · 08-05-2011, 12:02 AM

Looking good!!!

71Sleeper · 08-05-2011, 02:24 AM

Looking good!!! Subscribed

JohnC · 08-05-2011, 12:55 PM

Looking good man!

mcbassin · 08-09-2011, 11:30 PM

A little clearer pictures:

07-24-2011, 11:49 PM	#1
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide That's one of the problems I have ran into mike with the inline kits Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

07-29-2011, 07:07 PM	#2
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice job! I wish that I had the patience it took to make that panhard mount, and that extension for the bar. I kinda get the job done, but it aint that pretty. I can't wait for you to stick some tins on that thing. Keep up the good work!

07-29-2011, 07:53 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1969 Short Wide It's looking great. Those lines loook nice but also looks like they could be a PITA to get installed due to their pre-bent nature. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1969 Short Wide That's crazy. I'm sure they have a lot of unhappy phone calls come through their lines. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-04-2011, 10:16 PM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 1969 Short Wide I had a similar problem when installing my brake lines. They were for a '72 which is the hardware on the frame....but the frame itself is a '68. I wound up having to use an adapter here and there but got it all in. Couldn't use the m/c lines tho since I'm using an adjustable prop. valve. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-04-2011, 10:35 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Okay finally got all the brake lines in and mounted (thanks Kyle for the Help). I also got a new tank (thanks again to Kyle (screaminchevypickup). I ended up going with a blazer conversion tank. I wanted to build my own but I moved on. Here are the pics sorry some are blurry: Drilled the rear crossmember for the brake line 72 style Modified the bracket cut off the front: Made some gas tank flange straps to spread the load on the mounting bolts: Bolted to the xmember: Brake lines done finally: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-04-2011, 10:39 PM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide More pictures: New gas tank kit: Painted: Still need to tweak things a little: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Oh and one more area51 development project: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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