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08-10-2011, 10:42 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Thanks man! I just gave them what I was envisioning in my head - Keven made it a reality & exceeded what I thought I would get out of it!
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08-11-2011, 07:07 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Got word from Keven that he's started working on the custom front push bar assembly so I am REALLY excited to see some pics of that soon with any luck!!!
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08-11-2011, 10:18 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
It's looking great! Those one off parts will make this build for sure!
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08-12-2011, 09:37 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Here's some shots of the initial fabrication of the custom front push bar assembly. The blocks under the Xmitter LED light & the square box on top of the jack aren't a part of this - they're just for mock-up. The tubing that goes through the side plates will be trimmed down to about a 1/2" & capped off. The side plates will be re-cut in 3/8" plate for more strength as well. Still a bit to go, so keep a look out for more pics!
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08-12-2011, 10:01 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Very nice!
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08-13-2011, 08:48 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Thanks man - Keven does some amazing work & I can't wait to see how it looks when finished!!!
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08-17-2011, 11:22 AM
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Back in Afghanistan finally at my base - thankful for the safe journey & to be in a comfy bed again after the travels... Should have an update later this week with any luck.
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08-17-2011, 11:28 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Thank you for your service!
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08-18-2011, 07:12 PM
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So excited!!! I finally located a company that specializes in billet fabrication & is willing to make me a set of "one-off" billet hood hinges! SCORE
Was thumbing through the newest Street Truck magazine & came across an article about a company called Greening Auto Company. I emailed one of the owners - Jesse - and he replied eager to see what they could do! I notified the shop to ship out the old factory hood hinges to them so they can work up a computer model of it for approval. They said they could build it much like the ones from Ring Brothers versions. Excited to see what they come up with & will try to get a pic of it on here as soon as I get it!!! |
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08-18-2011, 09:59 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
how much do you think there going to charge you for doing them?
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08-18-2011, 10:18 PM
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Not 100% sure really... Judging by the pricing I see online for other companies products already developed & being produced I'd say somewhere in the neighborhood of $800-1,000.00 at least given that they will have to develop a program for the CNC & all... Sure that if it were to become something they produce though the cost would come down a lot. Will let you know once they provide me an estimate after they get my old hinges in & do what they've gotta do.
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08-18-2011, 10:28 PM
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Kinda have no choice if I want billet hinges than to go this route as there just isn't anyone out there making them for the 73-80 GM trucks - only the 67-72's for whatever reason... And I really can't see putting all this work & expense in to just have some crappy stock steel hinges sitting there - even if they were painted or whatever...
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08-18-2011, 10:32 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Wow, thats a lot, I really like bullet stuff to, but its expensive. Why do you want billet hinges? its not like your going to see them a lot anyways.
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08-18-2011, 11:02 PM
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Well, like I said - I really hate the look of the stock steel hinges & am doing a lot under the hood to improve the overall appearance, so they would look "out of place" really... And the hinges will be seen quite a bit actually as this truck will see quite a few major shows before it becomes a daily driver down the line & with any luck I might make it in some magazines - who knows!
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08-18-2011, 11:03 PM
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ok i gotcha cool.
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08-19-2011, 02:15 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
* jealous mode ON*
damn, your going all the way! *jealous mode OFF* hahahaha...keep the pics comin
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08-19-2011, 02:46 AM
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Trying to... You guys get 'em almost as soon as I do I assure you! Believe me, the build plan did NOT start out this in-depth, but I have a very bad case of "well, why I am at it" & since we are angling towards entering it into quite a few shows I've somewhat "upped the anti" so-to-speak...
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08-19-2011, 09:07 PM
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Ok, not too many pics this week of anything "new". Here's a clearer shot of the passenger side battery mount with the mock-up battery in there.
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08-19-2011, 09:15 PM
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And here's a couple that show the intake tube a little clearer as well. It still needs to be fully tig welded & smoothed. Man they need to get that ugly master cylinder out of there ASAP.... That power steering reservoir sure looks killer on there! Mario is going to paint the steering gear box & shaft while he's doing all the stuff in the engine bay, so it'll all end up looking really nice in there so when the hoods open at shows & stuff I can be proud of it!
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08-19-2011, 10:02 PM
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I didn't get any news on it, but the front push bar wasn't sitting mocked-up on the front of the truck anymore, so Keven must have it off getting it welded up & finalized. We had yet another set-back with the bed tool box... This is the 3rd Delta Pro box we got in from Pickup Specialties & all were dented in one way or another.... They are sending a replacement after a mess of phone calls & *****ing, so maybe this one will be good!!!
Need to have it all mocked-up (along with spare tire mount) so they can get the bed shipped off to Mario to start on it (along with the cowl hood & front grille assembly), so hoping that happens in the next week or so. Ready to see some body work already... Keep checking back! |
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08-19-2011, 11:54 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Good to hear you found a source for the hinges. That will be another nice touch under the hood!
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08-20-2011, 12:02 AM
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It was a TERRIBLY painful search I gotta say.... I still don't have them in hand, so not fully exhaling just yet! It will make for a very nice touch without going overboard which is what I am trying to avoid.
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08-20-2011, 06:13 AM
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Ok, so have been having some thoughts on my steering column & wheel lately with how much more "detailed" things are getting as of late...
 My original & simple plan called for simply re-using the stock column but to add a late model 88-95 steering wheel for a nicer touch. I probably would have added some sort of different wiper module as mine is just two speed on/off & pretty much SUCKS!!! Trevor had saved the newer style column out the Suburban he scrapped which had the newer stalk that included wiper & cruise controls which I really liked. However, that column is an automatic version with the unsightly shifter hanging off the side... We could go the route of finding a similar used column from a manual equipped truck, but it's still hit & miss and really - who knows what shape it would be in... So I started looking around online & found the new tilt columns from ididit. Have looked at them before, but was kind of turned off by where they locate the ignition switch on them... While looking at them today I saw that they have a keyless start column with the start button like on newer cars (my wife's Cadillac is one) & I really liked that! I've emailed ididit for some tech help to be sure I can get what I need for this to go into my truck, but should all adapt to mine quite well!!! Also found that they have an upgraded wiper module & switch assembly for the column as well & was REALLY excited about that!  On top of this I think I am going to go with a new VinTec 15.5" steering wheel from Billet Specialties with one of their Bowtie horn button assemblies. I know they make a 14" version, but like my wheels a little larger like the factory one is. The column I will most likely order in paintable steel & then have Mario paint it with the Hot Rod black. The wheel will remain polished aluminum, but will have Roman cover me a blank half wrap with material he's using on the interior so it matches exactly! There is already going to be several other polished aluminum accents in the cab - most custom made, so it should blend right into the look pretty well!!! Take a look at the pics & let me know what you guys think! Only issue I will have is whether I can get the start switch with a green LED rather than it looking red like in the pic so it matches the other green LED lighting in the cab. 
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08-20-2011, 07:38 AM
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What the hell.... While I'm at it - might as well finish out the Billet Specialties line!
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08-20-2011, 08:40 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I get overexcited to easy....
Upon further research on the website, they do offer the Deluxe Keyless Ignition kit with the green LED - YIPPIE for me! And the Deluxe kit it turns out can also be programmed to operate the power door lock kit that I have from Auto Loc - even better!!! This just means that I will have to order the steering column with the standard ignition switch & then convert - or order it all direct through ididit & they'll most likely put it together how I want before shipping. We'll see when I can call & find out. |
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