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jlsanborn · 11-08-2012, 12:39 AM

Nice work dude! Can't wait to see the install. Thanks for the call today. I ditched work and spent the day in the shop. I'd enjoy talking for a few to get your take on the prep work I'm doing!

FrankieD · 11-08-2012, 02:19 PM

Do you think you will get it painted before the snow flies or you waiting till spring?

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-08-2012, 06:37 PM

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OOOOwwwwweeeee, purdy! That's gonna look good in the truck.
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Thanks Dude !

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Good job man! It's a gem!

Thank you !

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Looking good!

Thanks litew8 !

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice work dude! Can't wait to see the install. Thanks for the call today. I ditched work and spent the day in the shop. I'd enjoy talking for a few to get your take on the prep work I'm doing!

Thanks Johnny ! tag, your it !

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Do you think you will get it painted before the snow flies or you waiting till spring?

I hope to have paint done before snow, but if not I wont be waiting till spring. This truck is getting put back together over the winter !

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longbed67 · 11-08-2012, 10:46 PM

The hard work paid off! Well done!

FrankieD · 11-09-2012, 09:07 AM

Nothing like a dash full of gauges Verrrry sharp

emilio impala · 11-09-2012, 10:08 AM

Muy buen trabajo! Te felicito!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-09-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

The hard work paid off! Well done!

Thanks Adam ! Now I just need to sand, and clear again. polish the lens, and paint a black spot to hide the center of the tach. and replace the tach face.

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Nothing like a dash full of gauges Verrrry sharp

Thanks Frankie ! I like how the fitment of everything turned out.

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Originally Posted by emilio impala

Muy buen trabajo! Te felicito!

muchas gracias ! emilio

longbed67 · 11-09-2012, 11:09 AM

If your taking the tach apart, rather than paint a dot on the glass, you might epoxy a black plastic dot on needle to cover the mechanism

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-10-2012, 10:18 AM

Thats a good idea Adam. maybe I could use a button, and just fill the holes, and make it flat on the bottom...... hmmmm.

jlsanborn · 11-10-2012, 12:10 PM

Not sure how an electronic tacho really works, but I dunno about adding weight to the movement?? Seems to me it might doink the calibration and / or make it a little "bouncy"?? Not sure, just thinking here! That needle can't be real heavy to begin with. A button or similar could double the weight?

longbed67 · 11-10-2012, 06:00 PM

that is why i said a very thin piece of plastic, it would weigh next to nothing.

FrankieD · 11-11-2012, 02:04 AM

I'm stealing your idea on the tach hope you don't mind, I had a Auto Meter tach I took out of the 72 parts truck. I put the set pont nob on mine not sure what it will look like in the truck but it is an idea

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-11-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Not sure how an electronic tacho really works, but I dunno about adding weight to the movement?? Seems to me it might doink the calibration and / or make it a little "bouncy"?? Not sure, just thinking here! That needle can't be real heavy to begin with. A button or similar could double the weight?

I was thinking about that too, but was still gonna try it. It wont work with this tach anyway.

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Originally Posted by longbed67

that is why i said a very thin piece of plastic, it would weigh next to nothing.

I was gonna give it a shot, but the needle starts a good 1/4" from center. so anything attatched to it would move in an arc pattern.

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

I'm stealing your idea on the tach hope you don't mind, I had a Auto Meter tach I took out of the 72 parts truck. I put the set pont nob on mine not sure what it will look like in the truck but it is an idea

Run with it Frankie ! I think it will look good. fyi A little rubbing compound and some elbow grease will get the factory painted lines of the lens. then just polish till shiny.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-11-2012, 12:35 PM

GM valve covers p/n 3965544

$20.00 yesterday ! WooHoo !!
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Hope we dont get anything like this. My place 6 yrs ago.
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gdavis · 11-19-2012, 10:45 PM

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GM valve covers p/n 3965544

$20.00 yesterday ! WooHoo !!
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It look like winter is coming cold there. here in Fl. nice working weather 57 this morning and 78 at 3

Low Elco · 11-11-2012, 12:37 PM

Hot buy! All rain here in KC.
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jlsanborn · 11-11-2012, 12:51 PM

Them are way cooler, nice score!
We had a touch of snow on Friday and it's been cold but this week should be 20s/40s. I'm ready tho so BRING IT.

FrankieD · 11-11-2012, 10:06 PM

I don't think we are getting anything ugly pretty windy up here tho.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-16-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Hot buy! All rain here in KC.
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Thanks Elco !

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Them are way cooler, nice score!
We had a touch of snow on Friday and it's been cold but this week should be 20s/40s. I'm ready tho so BRING IT.

Thanks Johnny ! I know your ready...... stoke the fire !

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

I don't think we are getting anything ugly pretty windy up here tho.

The ugly is coming. 24 degrees this morning.
I'm finishing up some winter prep, sealing windows, stacking firewood, and one more round of yard work. blah blah blah..

FrankieD · 11-16-2012, 09:40 AM

Yup Illinois is ugly in the winter been kickin around moving to AZ when I retire in a year and a half but it would be hard leaving my Grand Daughter. I have family both palces and I would be closer to my son and Grand kids in Utah, Time will tell.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-19-2012, 10:36 AM

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Yup Illinois is ugly in the winter been kickin around moving to AZ when I retire in a year and a half but it would be hard leaving my Grand Daughter. I have family both palces and I would be closer to my son and Grand kids in Utah, Time will tell.

AZ is a much better climate, but I get the family situation. Half of my family is here in IL, and the other half in TX.

Posted grill pics before, but new turn signal lenses installed now.

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Also the valve cover parts arrived. Hope to have the covers sandblasted this week, and repair a couple places with alumaloy.
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jlsanborn · 11-19-2012, 11:38 AM

The grille looks awesome!! I really like how you painted the insides of the openings dark. Nice work!

gdavis · 11-19-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

AZ is a much better climate, but I get the family situation. Half of my family is here in IL, and the other half in TX.

Posted grill pics before, but new turn signal lenses installed now.

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Also the valve cover parts arrived. Hope to have the covers sandblasted this week, and repair a couple places with alumaloy.
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I like the 67 / 68 grill it looks great. I am looking for one for my truck.

jlsanborn · 12-02-2012, 12:13 PM

Heard from Chevyman last week. His computer took a poop on him but he's working on a new one. I'm sure he'll be back here soon with more uber-detailed parts ready!

**67cheby** · 11-19-2012, 11:47 AM

the grill looks killer, a word of advice pull the grill back off (not the core support leave it on) and mount the grill to the fenders and install it all at one time.. maybe it was just me but it seems almost impossible to get those bolts that bolt the grill to the fender together with everything else in the way ! just my 2 cents

11-08-2012, 12:39 AM	#1
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nice work dude! Can't wait to see the install. Thanks for the call today. I ditched work and spent the day in the shop. I'd enjoy talking for a few to get your take on the prep work I'm doing! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-08-2012, 02:19 PM	#2
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Do you think you will get it painted before the snow flies or you waiting till spring? __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

11-08-2012, 10:46 PM	#4
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 The hard work paid off! Well done! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-09-2012, 09:07 AM	#5
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nothing like a dash full of gauges Verrrry sharp __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

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emilio impala Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Argentina Posts: 78	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Muy buen trabajo! Te felicito!

11-09-2012, 11:09 AM	#8
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 If your taking the tach apart, rather than paint a dot on the glass, you might epoxy a black plastic dot on needle to cover the mechanism __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-10-2012, 10:18 AM	#9
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thats a good idea Adam. maybe I could use a button, and just fill the holes, and make it flat on the bottom...... hmmmm. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

11-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#10
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Not sure how an electronic tacho really works, but I dunno about adding weight to the movement?? Seems to me it might doink the calibration and / or make it a little "bouncy"?? Not sure, just thinking here! That needle can't be real heavy to begin with. A button or similar could double the weight? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#11
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 that is why i said a very thin piece of plastic, it would weigh next to nothing. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-11-2012, 02:04 AM	#12
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I'm stealing your idea on the tach hope you don't mind, I had a Auto Meter tach I took out of the 72 parts truck. I put the set pont nob on mine not sure what it will look like in the truck but it is an idea __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

11-11-2012, 12:35 PM	#14
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 GM valve covers p/n 3965544 $20.00 yesterday ! WooHoo !! Hope we dont get anything like this. My place 6 yrs ago. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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11-11-2012, 12:51 PM	#17
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Them are way cooler, nice score! We had a touch of snow on Friday and it's been cold but this week should be 20s/40s. I'm ready tho so BRING IT. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-11-2012, 10:06 PM	#18
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I don't think we are getting anything ugly pretty windy up here tho. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

11-16-2012, 09:40 AM	#20
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Yup Illinois is ugly in the winter been kickin around moving to AZ when I retire in a year and a half but it would be hard leaving my Grand Daughter. I have family both palces and I would be closer to my son and Grand kids in Utah, Time will tell. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/



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11-19-2012, 11:38 AM	#22
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 The grille looks awesome!! I really like how you painted the insides of the openings dark. Nice work! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

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jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Heard from Chevyman last week. His computer took a poop on him but he's working on a new one. I'm sure he'll be back here soon with more uber-detailed parts ready! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

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