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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
[QUOTE=sdailey;4559180]Thanks for stopping by Jim. Where do you stand on yours at the moment? Take care bud.
![]() Sad story...I'm on my 4th intake manifold, First one was a stock two barrel, second one was for a standard SB w/four barrel, third one was for Vortec heads and I galled the threads on an alum. plug. Out comes the #6 Spiral easy out, and it developed so much pressure getting the pipe plug out it cracked the 'brand new' manifold Wifey said I could borrow 200 bucks off of her, but I wonder what the interest rate will be Pretty cool having a guy like Allen live next door Thanks for listenin', I'm starting to feel better
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Still here......
![]() Here's an update of where the truck stands now. My cab didn't have a rear view mirror so I measured and drilled holes for one (major progress I know ![]() ![]() Cut the cab for a cargo light thanks to this thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202391 ![]() Installed cargo light switch ![]() Marked the doors and drilled holes for my sport mirrors. ![]() ![]() With the driver's side buttoned up, I've been working getting the passenger side squared away. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() No pictures, but got the kick panel area repaired during this process as well. Added a new drip rail ![]() Got the door hung (again) trying to line up the rocker. The passenger side is going a lot smoother than the driver's side did that's for sure. ![]() ![]() Got the fender mounted checking the gaps at the door and rocker. Notice the tape on the door window hoop, I've got to cut it and remove a little material like I did on the driver's side door. ![]() At this point the rocker is almost ready to get welded in. There are a couple areas where I need to fill in the door/fender gap a little, but nothing major. I'll just add a little metal to the door edge and blend it in. Once that is done then I can get the cab corner installed and hopefully move to another area of my cab. I'm tired of hanging and re-hanging doors and rockers. ![]() I'm going to tackle the firewall next. I plan on smoothing it for the most part, but I've got to get the new cowl panel installed first. Wish me luck. .
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Nice work !!!!!!!!!!
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Nice progress! Wish I had a shop, i'd be getting so much more done if I did!
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This part of your project could not come at a more perfect time, Im at the same point but just far enough behind that you are figuring out all of the weird quirks so i dont have to use my limited brain matter. Thanks a million
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nice to see that you are still at it, and that the Tornados didn't hit your area.
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no plans here... been working on finishing my basement so I have a mancave IF we have an NFL season this year...
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job well done, always nice to see quality work being preformed(get it? using patch panels...give it a minute) body lines look great from here
enjoying your progress, keep plugging away
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good idea on the man cave/ bomb shelter, can never be overly safe against mother nature...gotta keep the wifey safe
My wife is a work in progress when it comes to home safety, I have to tell her what and how to shut down systems, how and where to exit, plus where the guns and keys to the trigger guards are Hope all is well with you after the bad round with weather ok, time to get back in the shop!!
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No, I paid my paint guy today for the windshield and front and back gaskets. He is gonna install them so he can sand n buff it without ruining my interior. Should have the truck back to him next week. Then I gotta get started on refinishing my trim, I decided to go this route instead of buying it all new aftermarket.
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Link to mancave... let me know if it doesn't work
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=efad8596d2
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Small progress update......
The passenger side cab repair is almost buttoned up....finally. We found out while test fitting the cab corner that is was formed wrong and needed to be massaged a little. The bend radius was too short on the cab corner and it didn't line up well with the straight edge of the "b" pillar. We mocked it up, tacked it in place and then cut a relief cut in the piece and made it fit like it was supposed to. Hopefully the pictures will explain what I can't. ![]() ![]() ![]() The cab corner and rocker were finally welded in after final fitment of the door. ![]() ![]() I then moved onto the door window hoop fitment issue. I ended up cutting a hard 1/8" out of it and the radius turned out perfect. I just hope the glass fits. ![]() ![]() The upper kick panel area is next on the list. There were quite a few pin holes in it after it came back from the sandblaster. ![]() Trying to get a rough idea of what needed to be cut out. (Excuse the sloppy freehand marks.) ![]() ![]() Out with the old... ![]() And in with the new, sort of. I still need to finish welding it in. ![]() This is where it currently stands at the moment. I should be finishing up the the kick panel area this week and then I can move onto the cowl and firewall. The plan is to shave the firewall and then make the passenger side of it mirror the radius on the driver's side. Not really an exciting update, but it's progress nonetheless.
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Looks good Shannon. Maybe before to long it will be painted and back on the frame.
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I'd be happy just to see it in high build primer.
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We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out
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Lookin good!
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Nice progress Shannon!
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Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work.
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I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks...
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I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress. ![]() Glad to help Mike. That's one of the great things about this board, the never ending supply of information. Let me know if you ever need any specific pics.
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[QUOTE=sdailey;4753064]I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.
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