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Old 08-27-2012, 08:48 PM   #4326
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Re: Project Vitamin C-10

Steering wheel test fitted. I just need to figure out how to streamline the gap to the column.

I big thanks to Shannon for finding this one $50 cheaper than ebay. Thanks neighbor.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:10 PM   #4327
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Very classy.

Now it's time to get to work on the trophy case.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:52 PM   #4328
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Very nice Alan. Looks perfect next to the dash.
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Old 08-31-2012, 09:48 PM   #4329
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Very classy.

Now it's time to get to work on the trophy case.
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Thanks Guys!!

Tinkering with the radio setup. I've got a nice amp and sub and would like to use it. I was hoping it would fit behind the console, but it doesn't. It needs to move forward about an inch. Then I was going to put 6X9's behind the seat with some kick panel speakers in time. The old gas tank mounting tabs that I left in place will make a good place to mount speakers.

With the sub hehind the drivers seat it moves the seat forward more than I want. Maybe I can just put it behind the passenger seat.

Then I thought about a bazooka tube shoved in the cab corner. A friend of mine did that. It sounds ok but doesn't have the bump that I want.

I'm use to radios from the 80's, I'm a little behid the times with all the options.
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Old 08-31-2012, 09:57 PM   #4330
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if i remember this rite kicker makes a very thin sub and single boxes to match this mite help you out in the leg room department
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Old 09-01-2012, 08:17 PM   #4331
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if i remember this rite kicker makes a very thin sub and single boxes to match this mite help you out in the leg room department
Thanks for the headsup. I did some searching and found their truck box that measures 20X14 3/4X 5 1/4X7 1/4. The one that I have is a little smaller than that. Maybe I missed it somewhere.

Trying to get my horn working with the new wheel. The pin that comes thru the wheel should ground the wheel when I want the horn to sound. I feel like a dummy because I can't figure it out.

There is no way for the pin to ground the wheel when there is a teflon washer in the way. I thought about drilling a hole in the teflon washer too allow the pin access to touch the wheel.

The 4th pic shows an adapter that was in a bag by itself. I don't think I need this piece.

The last pic shows a horn repair kit and it looks like I'm missing the thin contact washer.

Please help the challenged.
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:30 PM   #4332
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Ya'll are probably laughing too hard to reply.

I'm over my senior moment. I took the metal spring washer out of my old wheel and installed it. I have sound now.
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Old 09-02-2012, 06:47 PM   #4333
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Don't worry Alan. You thought of something I didn't, so I must be beyond senior
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Old 09-02-2012, 10:27 PM   #4334
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good to hear you are getting your power issues figured out. Congrats on the award.
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Old 09-03-2012, 07:59 AM   #4335
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Hey I have a question for ya you use slick sand rite how do you mix it and what do you spray it with? I just got a quart guy at the supply shop said put the whole tube in it he's usually pretty good with the mixs but must have had a bad day I got half the quart on the truck and then went to splattering every where I felt the cup on my 2.0 gun and it was warm like filler so I pulled the cup off and it was like jello but till that point I really like the way that stuff was working went on good layed down great any help would be great thanks
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Old 09-05-2012, 04:15 PM   #4336
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congrats on the award alan, well deserved, and the steering wheel is sharp
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:05 PM   #4337
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good to hear you are getting your power issues figured out. Congrats on the award.
Thanks, it's a little funner to drive.

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Hey I have a question for ya you use slick sand rite how do you mix it and what do you spray it with? I just got a quart guy at the supply shop said put the whole tube in it he's usually pretty good with the mixs but must have had a bad day I got half the quart on the truck and then went to splattering every where I felt the cup on my 2.0 gun and it was warm like filler so I pulled the cup off and it was like jello but till that point I really like the way that stuff was working went on good layed down great any help would be great thanks
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I get it by the gallon and it comes with 4 tubes of activator. With it being warmer or even hot outside it will kick too fast if you use all the activator. I adjust the activator to the temp outside. Is it right to do that? i don't know, but it has worked for me. I don't know what size cup your running on your gun, but I mix just enough for a cup.

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congrats on the award alan, well deserved, and the steering wheel is sharp
Thanks, it won't be long and you'll be getting some of your own.

Was planning on another show tomorrow, but the weather will keep the truck parked. ;(
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:36 PM   #4338
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It's an old siphon quart gun with a 2.0 tip but I'm gonna try to back off the activator and try it again I just buy quarts when I try something new so if I don't like it or doesn't work the way I like I'm not out much but I like this stuff just gotta get the mix rite what I got to spray is good I like the build and sands descent. Thanks for the help with this
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:42 PM   #4339
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It's an old siphon quart gun with a 2.0 tip but I'm gonna try to back off the activator and try it again I just buy quarts when I try something new so if I don't like it or doesn't work the way I like I'm not out much but I like this stuff just gotta get the mix rite what I got to spray is good I like the build and sands descent. Thanks for the help with this
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Sorry for the delay with the help. Hope it works for ya. Mix 1/2 quart and adjust the activator according to the air temp and amount of slick sand. It your spraying outside and the gun is in sunlight, that will also affect it. UV light might accelerate the hardening process.
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:54 PM   #4340
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Sorry for the delay with the help. Hope it works for ya. Mix 1/2 quart and adjust the activator according to the air temp and amount of slick sand. It your spraying outside and the gun is in sunlight, that will also affect it. UV light might accelerate the hardening process.
Ok cool no prob on the delay mines out of my shop rite now in favor of a paying job and parts on the way so no biggie but thank you for the help
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Old 09-11-2012, 11:31 PM   #4341
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Decided to go ahead and mount the amp. It's under the passenger seat. It's not done yet. This is where it's at now. Once it's welded and painted black it should flow together.
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Old 09-12-2012, 12:46 AM   #4342
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If I were going to mount an amp up under a seat like that, I would wire in a small fan, like the ones in computers. When an amp over heats, it starts to cut out on you, and it is very frustrating if you really love your tunes. In a small space like that it doesnt take much air circulation, granted, but every little bit helps IMO.
I would also not rule out Bose speakers.
They have awesome sound and I cannot think of a product that handles bass acoustics better especially.
Just because Bose are engineered and sold for home use does not mean they would not simply rock your truck's world !!
(I mention Bose because of their compact design. The size to sound quality simply cannot be beaten)
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Old 09-12-2012, 11:25 AM   #4343
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Or just turn on the A/C.
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Old 09-13-2012, 09:06 AM   #4344
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Or move to Alaska
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Old 09-26-2012, 11:59 PM   #4345
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If I were going to mount an amp up under a seat like that, I would wire in a small fan, like the ones in computers. When an amp over heats, it starts to cut out on you, and it is very frustrating if you really love your tunes. In a small space like that it doesnt take much air circulation, granted, but every little bit helps IMO.
I would also not rule out Bose speakers.
They have awesome sound and I cannot think of a product that handles bass acoustics better especially.
Just because Bose are engineered and sold for home use does not mean they would not simply rock your truck's world !!
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For now I'll leave it like it is. Thanks for the idea. With it raised off the carpet it has air flow all the way around.

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Slow progress, but it's progress.

Amp is mounted and I started work on the kick panel pods. It's my first time making these. I want to incorporate a water bottle holder somehow. I've got an idea. We'll see how it looks and works.
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I like these for the kick panel speakers

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Old 10-04-2012, 09:59 PM   #4347
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I literally just spent 2 weeks reading all 174 pages of this build! Alan all I can say is wow! You have one awesome truck and do some great work. Motivated me to pull my old 65 out of the shop and start tinkering on it again.

It goes without saying but, keep up the great work!
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Old 10-05-2012, 10:20 PM   #4348
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I literally just spent 2 weeks reading all 174 pages of this build! Alan all I can say is wow! You have one awesome truck and do some great work. Motivated me to pull my old 65 out of the shop and start tinkering on it again.

It goes without saying but, keep up the great work!
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I really appreciate you taking the time to read the story of my journey. Progress is slow right now. There will be a few more pages before I can say its done.

I'm glad that your motivated on yours. Keep at it. "one thing at a time is progress"
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Old 10-09-2012, 06:53 PM   #4349
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Alan - the rig couldn't look better.

I still have that picture of your long-eared dog sweeping up your floor.

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I really appreciate you taking the time to read the story of my journey. Progress is slow right now. There will be a few more pages before I can say its done.

I'm glad that your motivated on yours. Keep at it. "one thing at a time is progress"
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So what is left to do to your truck? By the way it looks the list has to be pretty small. Great work as usual Alan.
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