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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Your seat covers look very nice!
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
I guess it's time for an update. The weather here has been pretty decent for the last couple of weeks so I've been able to get a little shop time in.
Alan caught me in action finally working.   Finally got the cab corner and rocker buttoned up.    If you remember I had some issues with the rocker and ending up splitting it to make it wider so it would line up with the door. We ended trying 2 different rockers on the driver's side and they both fit the same. So we cut and modified one to make it fit like it should. We're still not sure what the problem was, but everything fits and lines up as it should now. Before.   After.  Next I tackled the door hoop issue. Ended up taking out about a 1/8" of metal.  Ended up with a pretty good conture when it was done.   Since I relocated my fuel tank to the rear of the frame I decided to seal up the hole in the floor of the cab for the fuel line. Before.  After some mad fab skills. Alan thought I was trying to make my own money when I made this plug. Sealed up.  Of course there was tons of grinding during all of this.  The driver's side is about 95% buttoned up now, so things are starting to come together at a pretty good pace now.I'm still acquiring parts when I find good deals and when the budget allows. I picked up a pair of '72 only extreme bend hooks, from another member, a little while back. They're in great shape and have already been powdercoated.   Stay tuned I may just finish this thing yet.  .
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02-27-2011, 08:13 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Thanks fopr the update! this has been one of my faves to read!
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02-27-2011, 08:25 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
You do remember how to post pics.
 I thought you might have forgotten how. 
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02-27-2011, 09:08 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Nice work, I bought a set of 69-72 tow hooks but have decided not to use them. Need to get some fundage to finish the "little" things.
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Thanks Gene. I've been following your build as well. Your truck is looking great.
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02-27-2011, 09:17 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Looking good! Gaps turned out nice!
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03-06-2011, 10:41 PM
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One of the upgrades I wanted to make on my truck was to swap over to a cable style throttle cable and replace the solid throttle rod setup that originally came on my '69. Below is a list of the parts that I used to make the swap. A '72 throttle cable bracket off the parts board One of Rokcrln's gas pedal adapters - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371099 Lokar throttle cable - http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/TC-1000HT/10002/-1 I mounted the new pedal and marked where the cable needed to come through the firewall and drilled a hole.  After mounting the cable to the pedal this is what I ended up with. Looks good right?  Well, the more I looked at it the more I didn't like the idea of trusting a 40 yr old plastic bushing on the throttle setup, even though they came this way from the factory originally.  So I ended up cutting the eye off the gas pedal and rotated it so I could use the clevis style mount that comes on the Lokar cable.  After some cutting, welding, sandblasting and primer this is what I ended up with.   I mounted it after the this was done, but forgot to take any more pictures before I removed it again, sorry. But trust me it works.  What should've been a simple hole to drill turned into a 1.5 hour project. Oh well, at least with the new setup I have a good piece of mind in my throttle setup. Plus, this is one less thing on the to-do list now. On another note, I received some more parts to add to my stash. Some replacement foams for my buddy buckets. . I've had these on my wishlist for a while now and was finally able to get some. For those looking for some boardmember and vendor "Pickmup" (Frank) has the best price on these American made cushions. .
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03-06-2011, 11:05 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
I've got to replace my throttle cable also, found out that a 4x4 engine sits back a couple inches further than my 2wd so my cable is now too long. Nice work!
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03-06-2011, 11:23 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Gene are you going to use the factory style cable? If so, I may have one that came with the '72 gas pedal assy that you can have.
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03-07-2011, 10:15 AM
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03-07-2011, 10:17 AM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
nice work Shannon.
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03-07-2011, 10:39 AM
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Thanks Heath. It's progress right? Anything new happening on your K10 build?
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unfortunately not Shannon, hopefully soon....
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03-07-2011, 04:50 PM
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Hi, been watching your build and have to say, great job. I'm just past the tear down stage on mine and my throttle cable was not stock, way too long (actually was looped around the carb) and I was wondering in the length comparison between the Lokar you bought compared to the stock version? I really like the look of the Lokar. Thanks Bill
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03-07-2011, 05:32 PM
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03-07-2011, 10:41 PM
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Perfect. Thank you....
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03-08-2011, 06:28 PM
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Let's see some update pics!!!
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03-09-2011, 12:23 AM
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Not even some more pictures of Allan.
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
nice work, always enjoy stopping back to see your progress...
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03-17-2011, 12:08 PM
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.....I am working on it.....
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Nice build!!!
I wish I had the time, patience, skill, tools and money to do what you are doing.... 
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Thanks for stopping by Jim. Where do you stand on yours at the moment? Take care bud. Quote:
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