Project truck dream 65"

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Man, you do top notch work!

I can always tell when a custom bike builder builds a 4 wheeled vehicle because the attention to detail and the fit and finish is impeccable. When you build a bike, you can't skimp on the details because everything is visible to the eye, and that's exactly the same mindset you have on your truck. I dig this kind of stuff!

Your right ! I know for sure I have gone overboard on alot of work,but I guess in the end I know I will have covered everything I wanted to do and Ill be able to sleep at night......I hope

[lenguini]

Picked up my shift linkage kit today,I was itchen to post something tonight so I suppose this will be it !

This seems to be the kit of choice from what I've seen out there.Everything you would need to tie the column to the tansmission is all here.I could have made this from odds and ends ....,but still not for the price paid over the counter.

[siggyfreud]

Looking good. Love the engine paint btw. They make that material in a yellow?

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Looking good. Love the engine paint btw. They make that material in a yellow?

Thanks for the good words.Yes they make pretty much any colour you can think of.I pasted below the web address for US operations out of Texas.Looks like all the info is here for you.


http://www.polyglasscoatings.com/products.html

[lenguini]

Was not going to run them but now I think they would look right.If anyone knows where I can find a good set(orginal) 1961-1963 Custom cab trim (that are not stepped for the under window trim)Im looking for a set.Need the mounts and hardware as well

[pimpston65]

i've seen that trim, but not sure if your sail's are correct. maybe someone can chime in

[lenguini]

As previously posted....Was not going to run them but now I think they would look right.If anyone knows where I can find a good set(original) 1961-1963 Custom cab trim (that are not stepped for the under window trim)Im looking for a set.Need the mounts and hardware as well

[pimpston65]

are you looking for the paint dividing trim or the sail panels, cuz i know where some nice sail panels are and cheap, but not the kind that accepts the sail panels

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

are you looking for the paint dividing trim or the sail panels, cuz i know where some nice sail panels are and cheap, but not the kind that accepts the sail panels

Hi....,I'm looking for exactly what's in the pic I posted,they are 1961-1963 sail panels.and not stepped(which would have been 1960) as I wont be running the paint division trim.

Let me know if you can get them,If so send me a pm with pics of.

Thank you.

[pimpston65]

ok, i just last week gave the same ones 60-63 style to a guy in a trade for a oem fan shroud and radio knobs and odds and ends. i had them things for over 10yrs as my build is a 65 stepper and the dont fit. i can give you his number or i can call em for you, he's in michigan as am i. i met him on CL's and kinda bet em up on the the awesome pick, but i did give him the sail panels that were in great shape no dents just needed to be polished and a set of SS trim around the windshield so we both made out

[twangismythang]

I am in on the build now, love what your doing with it...

[lenguini]

Last night I found a set of 61-63 sail panels....,reconditioned originals ! Paid dearly for them but worth it.Tough to find these in good shape,there getting rare.

To buff out the scratches,remove small dents and then polish these would take a fair bit of time not to mention the risk in damaging them in the process.Once again well worth the money paid.

I was up in the air with running period correct trim,but at this stage with my build.......period correct,don't think its a deal breaker ?

I will need the screws and mounting hardware.If anyone knows where to find them,please let me know.

LMC is showing 4 retainers and screws which is confusing because whenever I look at the other repo kits online,I see 2 bars (with a hole in each end) and screws.

I have never seen these up close and mounted,so Id appreciate the input here,and detailed pics of these panels/hardware on and off the truck would be appreciated

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by lenguini

Last night I found a set of 61-63 sail panels....,reconditioned originals ! Paid dearly for them but worth it.Tough to find these in good shape,there getting rare.

To buff out the scratches,remove small dents and then polish these would take a fair bit of time not to mention the risk in damaging them in the process.Once again well worth the money paid.

I was up in the air with running period correct trim,but at this stage with my build.......period correct,don't think its a deal breaker ?

I will need the screws and mounting hardware.If anyone knows where to find them,please let me know.

LMC is showing 4 retainers and screws which is confusing because whenever I look at the other repo kits online,I see 2 bars (with a hole in each end) and screws.

I have never seen these up close and mounted,so Id appreciate the input here,and detailed pics of these panels/hardware on and off the truck would be appreciated

Any input on this folks ?

[rustbucket66]

The 2 bars you talked about are what you need. They are just a couple of flat pieces of metal, and the one side is curved up a little, so the lip of the sail panel tucks under it and holds it on. Then get some stainless sheet metal screws with a wafer head for the door opening holes. The screw on the rear of the cab needs a tapered seat. Keep building, I have been following your thread all along.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by rustbucket66

The 2 bars you talked about are what you need. They are just a couple of flat pieces of metal, and the one side is curved up a little, so the lip of the sail panel tucks under it and holds it on. Then get some stainless sheet metal screws with a wafer head for the door opening holes. The screw on the rear of the cab needs a tapered seat. Keep building, I have been following your thread all along.

Thank you,it sounds easy enough....., although some underneath the trim pics would be great my friend.My truck never had them so I'm starting from scratch.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by lenguini

Last night I found a set of 61-63 sail panels....,reconditioned originals ! Paid dearly for them but worth it.Tough to find these in good shape,there getting rare.

To buff out the scratches,remove small dents and then polish these would take a fair bit of time not to mention the risk in damaging them in the process.Once again well worth the money paid.

I was up in the air with running period correct trim,but at this stage with my build.......period correct,don't think its a deal breaker ?

I will need the screws and mounting hardware.If anyone knows where to find them,please let me know.

LMC is showing 4 retainers and screws which is confusing because whenever I look at the other repo kits online,I see 2 bars (with a hole in each end) and screws.

I have never seen these up close and mounted,so Id appreciate the input here,and detailed pics of these panels/hardware on and off the truck would be appreciated

in the lmc cataloque r/s picture they show a #5 which looks like a bar and is called a screw retainer. they are only .95 each
ron

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by padresag

in the lmc cataloque r/s picture they show a #5 which looks like a bar and is called a screw retainer. they are only .95 each
ron

My apologies,I should have been more clear of what pictures I was asking for.By saying underneath the trim,I was referring to the actual cab and with the mounts in place,location of the fastener holes,etc.

Thank you.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by lenguini

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I will need the screws and mounting hardware.If anyone knows where to find them,please let me know.

LMC is showing 4 retainers and screws which is confusing because whenever I look at the other repo kits online,I see 2 bars (with a hole in each end) and screws.

I have never seen these up close and mounted,so Id appreciate the input here,and detailed pics of these panels/hardware on and off the truck would be appreciated

this is what I thought what you were talking about and I was referring to

ron

[cori 64]

I wish i had seen your build earlier i have a good set of sail panels collecting dust!!....NICE TRUCK MAN!

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by cori 64

I wish i had seen your build earlier i have a good set of sail panels collecting dust!!....NICE TRUCK MAN!

Cant find the really good deals on parts until after you buy em at a premium....,thats my experience.

Thanks for the complement on my truck,appreciate it

[lenguini]

I have a pre 1980 steering box and want to find a pump thats compatable with it in the Type 11 style.

There are a number of these pumps that look exactly the same,but being that its for my 65 on a sb 400hp,Im confused with high flow,low flow and most of all,a part number!

I need to confirm fitting sizes at both ends so I dont order this twice...and any suggestions on a braided hose kit as well.

I'd appreciate some input from those who know for sure.

I posted a couple pic's here of the pump I want to use.........possibly running this type resevoir if I have the room under the alternator.
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[TJ's Chevy]

UGH! All that part number stuff is over my head as well. LOL! I'm sticking with manual steering on mine....but, I'll see about getting you so numbers here.

[lenguini]

One thing I left out was high or low flow pump ? There are 1000 answers and opinions on line....after a morning of research I'm back where I started.

[TJ's Chevy]

I'm in the same place as you are. lol. Ya might consider a different pump setup...they make conversion kits as far as I know.

[Monte's62]

Lenguini I really like your build. It's gonna be a sweeeeeeet truck and I can't wait to see you hammer that 383.