The Doc & Kim 69 build

[zicc1835]

so I been starting to collect and purchasing interior parts picked these buckets up at my upholsters shop today new foam new covers basically will have the complete interior on the shelf

[zicc1835]

went up in the garage attic to get my console down and found two harnesses I purchased 6 years ago from American auto wire ....CRS ....Cant remember $h.t ....saved me from myself and some money

[zicc1835]

took the cab off the frame today AGAIN put him on the cart to tuck away while I finish up brake & fuel lines battery cables to box behind the cab e-brake cables exhaust brackets and more ...anything that's easier from the top

[raggedjim]

It will make access much easier. I know I'm having a harder time laying on concrete lately!

[loudchevy]

The hour or so it took to pull the cab is nothing compared to the time saved working on all those little things.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by loudchevy

The hour or so it took to pull the cab is nothing compared to the time saved working on all those little things.

AMEN ....and the weather has turned here.. I ordered a couple ceiling mount radiant heaters.. crazy.. too hot too cold this summer was just too hot and humid ..effected my motivation or lack there of ..I plan on pushing through to get to paint by this spring..

[hewittca]

Great to see progress! I agree, getting the cab removed is the right way to go. On my last build I tried to leave the cab and bed on while I did all the frame work and it made things much more difficult than needed. On my current truck I am going to take that one hour and remove the cab! I like that adapter you used on your engine hoist.

Also, I agree on the weather! It's either too hot or too cold. NC likes to flip between the two with little warning, sometimes in the same day!

[zicc1835]

No Straight shot to the basket
lining all things up prior to installing the Boyd tank permanently ...I purchased this tank years ago locally for half its new value ...I'll be spending the other half on fabricating modifications ...not only the height but locating the fill in the center of the bed wood. Boyd sells this adapter kit I purchased or I could have made it easy and put a hatch type door in the bed instead. Im not a fan of the looks of those or have not seen any that I like ...if I don't get this right it will be a all eyes on that in the bed for eternity

[zicc1835]

arrived today ...I open all these bigger $s and trim items to check for shipping damage or imperfections this was IMO a near perfect piece as long as I am careful with install ....repacked and put in the attic for now,,, hopefully mid 2026 I will be at that juncture to install

[raggedjim]

That grill is nice!

Do you have a plan for the fuel filler?

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

That grill is nice! thanks Roger

Do you have a plan for the fuel filler?

very happy with the grill... definitely have to cut the fuel fill down to get the height right... and if I can't use the flexible hose to get it centered( its a lot less off center than it looks in the pictures) Im going to have my welder move it to the center he is great with the TIG

[jaros44sr]

Happy New Years Jesse,

I had a similar experience with my tank,I had a shelf put in to clear the bed for my fuel pump worked great, I’ll see if I can find some pics, I agree that it would drive me nuts every time I put gas in it

I could use my Bridgeport and holesaw to bore the bed wood and metal slats for you if you want. Nothing would look worse than a straight cut on the slats

Great progress

[zicc1835]

Happy New Year to you and family Jim.... hope your boy is continuing to mend Ill keep you posted on the fuel fill appreciate the offer

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

Happy New Year to you and family Jim.... hope your boy is continuing to mend Ill keep you posted on the fuel fill appreciate the offer

Thanks Jesse, yes he is,now he has a lot of titanium and screws in him, so they built him stronger
Now he has a ride in some sort of a four wheeler so he’ll have a cage around him!! I feel better about that

Your truck is coming together great, looks good
See you in the spring bud

I don’t know why I’m still pink, pad it a couple of days ago

[Kronald_70GMC]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I don’t know why I’m still pink, pad it a couple of days ago

I hear ya! I paid mine before the new year and I'm still pink as well. Not too sure what's going on there or how to go about getting it fixed up.

[clay68c10]

Email Josh. I guess the notices that you've paid don't always get to him.
6772chevycom@gmail.com

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by clay68c10

Email Josh. I guess the notices that you've paid don't always get to him.
6772chevycom@gmail.com

I’m patient, I’m sure he’s a busy man…

I just wanted to PM people, thanks for the help

He did Manhians, so ill maybe just wait my emails messed up

Sorry Jess for messing up your. Build thread

[zicc1835]

a little something today installed one side ... readying to drop the frame down on the bump stops

[jaros44sr]

Nice hardware one of my favorites go to

Well done

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice hardware one of my favorites go to

Well done

me too

[hewittca]

I second the nice hardware comment. Such a subtle thing that goes unnoticed by most, but when it's done right it can really improve the quality of a build.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by hewittca

I second the nice hardware comment. Such a subtle thing that goes unnoticed by most, but when it's done right it can really improve the quality of a build.

couldn't agree more ..my go to is either those stainless hex heads or grade 8

[zicc1835]

after reading through some build threads I am subscribed to I finally allowed myself to be motivated by them THANK YOU...maybe feeling I needed to kick start my own A$$..and looking for some alone time in the garage... so here we go today I repositioned the frame on the jack stands removed the rear sway bar, rear coils and disconnected the shocks laid it down on the bump stops( a suggestion from another board member) . I checked the level of my garage floor and then leveled the frame. My wife called me for dinner next time I get the chance will get the fuel tank back under to check clearance for final fitment ....Sunday busy Church Sunday Mass and then attend a wake for one of my friends another Car Guy so sad unexpected passing and a rescheduled do to weather last Sunday birthday party for my daughter. tomorrow...id much rather be in my garage except for celebrating my oldest birthday 48 roller coster emotional day tomorrow

[zicc1835]

single digits here and wind gust over 35 mph today ..but finally some progress I got the exhaust pipes that are over the rear and out under the frame tightened up positioned the fuel tank ....I have about a half inch between the fuel tank and the exhaust pipe the black line in the pic between.... picture angle isn't good ....any thoughts to close ? I think it will be fine ?

[zicc1835]

baby steps still crawling ..... lined up the brackets for the Boyd tank drilled the tank flanges then the frame ..... one side done