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Old 08-19-2013, 03:56 PM   #26
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Re: My 65 step build and first chevy

Here it is almost done just a small high spot to take care of. This took me about 6 hours lol. I know a little slow but this was first patch ever. Saved me from having to spend over 300 for new knock off though.
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Old 08-19-2013, 07:58 PM   #27
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Welcome.
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Old 08-19-2013, 08:40 PM   #28
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Thanks LostMy65 any input you have will be appreciated.
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Old 08-20-2013, 12:07 AM   #29
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Looks good

I wouldn't have known this was your first patch if you hadn't said so.
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Old 08-20-2013, 04:04 PM   #30
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Thanks Captainfab I hope to get better at it as I go forward.
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Old 08-20-2013, 04:10 PM   #31
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Found a 70's van tilt column I am picking up this Friday it already has the neutral safety switch relocated and shortened shaft 1 1/2 inches so it can get closer to the dash. The tilt that was in this truck has the key in column not sure what it is out of. Everytime I look in the salvage yards these tilts are gone. Is 390.00 good price guy said it has been totally gone through? Also comes with the shaft so should bolt right in.
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Old 08-25-2013, 12:28 AM   #32
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This is the pedal assembly PO had in truck I have new booster and Captainfab mounting bracket. But need to get pedal assembly that will bolt in correctly. I have a pedal assembly out of a 62 with clutch pedal but the brake rod is not threaded. Can I use this assebly with another brake rod? Any suggestions of what year to get it from?
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Old 08-25-2013, 12:37 AM   #33
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Another photo you can see where firewall was cut as well.
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:32 PM   #34
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Started on mocking up the brake booster and MC today. Had to fix up some stuff from the PO.
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:33 PM   #35
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Made this patch to put in.
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:37 PM   #36
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Ready to try Captainfab bracket.
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:46 PM   #37
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Bracket worked perfect. I used the pedal assembly out of a 62. I still need to figure out how to make a pedal rod. The threads on booster are smaller than on the brake rod gonna have to adapt somehow. Anyone else had this problem?
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:50 PM   #38
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Here is what I need to adapt to.
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Old 08-25-2013, 11:24 PM   #39
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With the aftermarket boosters something like this should be all you need.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Univer...Heim,9329.html
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Old 08-26-2013, 07:32 AM   #40
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You sure are making great progress, everything looks great! Agree with the Captain, would have not guessed that was your fist patch. Looking forward to watching the progress.

BTW, thanks CaptainFab for the tip on the pushrod, I have the same problem and was thinking I would have to fab something once I got the MC installed. Nice inexpensive solution.
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Old 08-26-2013, 09:38 AM   #41
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With the aftermarket boosters something like this should be all you need.

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Thanks for the help Captainfab this should do the trick.
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Old 08-26-2013, 09:42 AM   #42
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You sure are making great progress, everything looks great! Agree with the Captain, would have not guessed that was your fist patch. Looking forward to watching the progress.

BTW, thanks CaptainFab for the tip on the pushrod, I have the same problem and was thinking I would have to fab something once I got the MC installed. Nice inexpensive solution.
Thanks for the support. Suppose to get my tilt column today so that will be next to install. Just never know what surprises you get when installing this stuff. Lol
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Old 08-26-2013, 11:16 AM   #43
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Started on mocking up the brake booster and MC today. Had to fix up some stuff from the PO.
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Great job on the repair!
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:03 PM   #44
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Got my tilt column installed came out of 70's van everthing seems to work good will pull it back out now. Need to get me a better steering wheel. I like the way it sits in here will gain about another inch when I change the wheel adapter as well. Now that this is done can finish taking everything out of cab for paint prep.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:10 PM   #45
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:14 PM   #46
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This is how I solved the brake rod problem. Took the stock rod put it in my drill mounted in vice. Turned on drill and turned the rod down using a flat file to where I could thread it 3/8 24 like on the booster I got. After I turned it to size I cut to right link then threaded.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:21 PM   #47
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This worked out nice here is finished assembly.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:38 PM   #48
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Picked up this aluminum grill this weekend. Massaged the dents out of it today just need to strip all the anodize and start polishing. I saw on here that oven cleaner helps strip anodizing anyone got other ideas that work well?
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:46 PM   #49
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Old 11-01-2013, 06:36 PM   #50
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Have not got to do much lately on truck. Got sick wifey said no playing outside lol. Better now so started back on bed replaced front bed panel also had to patch side panel where damaged area was to bad to straighten, metal was all stretched out. Also replacing the rear cross sill. Truck was hit back there in past. Will post pictures soon of work. Check out my C 10 Halloween pumpkin lol.
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