68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"

[72TealnWhite]

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[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Where can I get that evaporust ?
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I got mine from local hardware guy....bought a quart (only size there) at lowes first to try it...The trick to this stuff is to rinse with water after stripping...dry off...then re-dip and let dry if your not priming quickly....google it...it's everywhere

[67c10rustbuket]

Awesome fab work I love the dimples! The fender brace part turned out very nice and LOVE the rad support.

[jtp67-72]

few more pics.....threaded the entropy shroud for the topper...little closer look at corner brackets...these dimples were made without press..16 guage metal...with 18v dewalt impact..and 3/8's bolt thru center of die...super nice pieces...never used them before but i'm a fan now...jim

[toocrazy]

Looks awesome!! Where did you get the dimple dies? Not that I really need them but I love to own tools I went back and looked at your dash and I really think it is the nicest C10 dashes I have seen. Where are you putting your radio? I am going through that decision right now. I really would like to find a remote controled unit I could mount under the dash to to keep it clean.

I am also in the defroster vent delima. Looks like you have the billet ones from Vintage Air. Those seem to be the best solution for the dash. I wished someone made something more flush fitting.

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by toocrazy

I really would like to find a remote controled unit I could mount under the dash to to keep it clean.

I am also in the defroster vent delima. Looks like you have the billet ones from Vintage Air. Those seem to be the best solution for the dash. I wished someone made something more flush fitting.

remote for me too..all of that flat section in dash will have billet inserts...
dies......


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that's a Doc's Kustom piece...about the cleanest i could find....thought about welding in a flush grid...just didn't take the time....jim

[jtp67-72]

Welding up cowl....what a pain in the azz!!! Mounted overflow...in this shot u can see when u panel these cores how much angle compared to radiator...and i took some of the rearward angle out of radiator! With TUBZ in not near as obvious....jim

[Tinkermc]

the more I see the better it gets

[67cheby]

everything looks KILLER !

[tantrumpipeline]

Cool!! Love the dimples
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Welding up cowl....what a pain in the azz!!! Mounted overflow...in this shot u can see when u panel these cores how much angle compared to radiator...and i took some of the rearward angle out of radiator! With TUBZ in not near as obvious....jim

Did you have to modify the Joe Lutz radiator bracket?
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[RocketKing]

Man, everything looks great!

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Did you have to modify the Joe Lutz radiator bracket?
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Yes, just the area around the upper radiator hose...just had to notch slightly..U can see I pulled the back edge behind dimples toward grill so the "slight break" before the dimples does not quite line up with inner core edge..but both edges have had 3/16's round rod added...Sometimes U have to mod behind another mod..if that makes sense....all totaled..when all painted I think it will look good...considering a stainless mesh under radiator dimples....by the way ...the Lutz piece is pricey but if U look at time and the quality ....I can't duplicate for the money....and really worked well with Entropy rad.....jim

[superflysteiny]

Like the dimples sure looks good

[widewhite70]

The truck looking great! and the dimples look awesome!

[El Campo]

I modified my radiator core support also so that I could fit electric fans in there and the question that I had that I hope you can answer for us both is does it jack with the hood closing or not? Like is there any interference with the hood anywhere when you mod it like that? Looking great

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by El Campo

I modified my radiator core support also so that I could fit electric fans in there and the question that I had that I hope you can answer for us both is does it jack with the hood closing or not? Like is there any interference with the hood anywhere when you mod it like that? Looking great

Be honest ...haven't re-installed yet but I don't think adding that little thickness on the 'forward" edge would be a problem.....however will check it out soon....latch assembly is in same spot......thanx for the question...got me thinkin......have had ISAAC on my radar last couple of days.......jim

[67cheby]

You will have no clearance issues !
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Yes, just the area around the upper radiator hose...just had to notch slightly..U can see I pulled the back edge behind dimples toward grill so the "slight break" before the dimples does not quite line up with inner core edge..but both edges have had 3/16's round rod added...Sometimes U have to mod behind another mod..if that makes sense....all totaled..when all painted I think it will look good...considering a stainless mesh under radiator dimples....by the way ...the Lutz piece is pricey but if U look at time and the quality ....I can't duplicate for the money....and really worked well with Entropy rad.....jim

I agree on the Lutz piece, very nice work, and thanks for the info on your mods. I thought about adding a center hold down screw to the core support to minimize the distortion when you bolt it down (I'm assuming the 3/16th rod you added was for the same reason). Did you use the factory rubber mounts? When you have time, I would like to see some closer pictures of the mod you made by the radiator hose inlet. Thanks in advance.

R/

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I agree on the Lutz piece, very nice work, and thanks for the info on your mods. I thought about adding a center hold down screw to the core support to minimize the distortion when you bolt it down (I'm assuming the 3/16th rod you added was for the same reason). Did you use the factory rubber mounts? When you have time, I would like to see some closer pictures of the mod you made by the radiator hose inlet. Thanks in advance.

R/

I'm actually going to add probably a pair of screws in center (like the end pairs) to smooth it out....notice the center of lutz piece does not center on hood latch...because radiator position on these trucks and most gm products is always centerlined with engine which is 3/4 to 1" to drivers side from chassis center...So trying to decide to center bolts in bracket or with hood latch....bracket more than likely...anyway the 3/16 rod was done to "cover" the top of grill panels in front and core panels in rear...pain in azz to do but cleans the lines up...makes top of core "fatter" lookin...but slightly throws off that "break line" in the Lutz piece behind the big dimples....think it will blend though when i'm through...pics on inlet today......jim

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

I'm actually going to add probably a pair of screws in center (like the end pairs) to smooth it out....notice the center of lutz piece does not center on hood latch...because radiator position on these trucks and most gm products is always centerlined with engine which is 3/4 to 1" to drivers side from chassis center...So trying to decide to center bolts in bracket or with hood latch....bracket more than likely...anyway the 3/16 rod was done to "cover" the top of grill panels in front and core panels in rear...pain in azz to do but cleans the lines up...makes top of core "fatter" lookin...but slightly throws off that "break line" in the Lutz piece behind the big dimples....think it will blend though when i'm through...pics on inlet today......jim

Maybe you could weld a threaded stud to the back side of the cover that would allow you to bolt it to the core support thus hiding it? That would probably be a PITA to remove, but would not create the issue of how to center it.

[jtp67-72]

Here's the pic ....rounded out around neck....also trimmed the edge holding the upper rubber..it was touching top of radiator....look close under that pair of pliers and u can see that 3/16" rolled edge effect...plug welded those panels below...that small edge of panel facing radiator will be welded ...will all be cleaned up and probably body color...jim

[nibs]

Very cool work on the fender braces and rad support. Im looking at doing something very similar... but that means I have to work on my truck! lol

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Here's the pic ....rounded out around neck....also trimmed the edge holding the upper rubber..it was touching top of radiator....look close under that pair of pliers and u can see that 3/16" rolled edge effect...plug welded those panels below...that small edge of panel facing radiator will be welded ...will all be cleaned up and probably body color...jim

Thanks, looks great! Have you thought about making a couple of dimples in your dash for defrost vents?

[jtp67-72]

A little progress on 1 piece windows.....In my opinion they are about as good as u get for a full glass in a oddball door..that said let me give a few pointers...study the videos on U-tube....Ben gives some updates and changes that are not in hand manual...as far as those of u asking about "loose" in mid stroke...answer is yes...but its a shortfall worth it for the look....just wouldn't roll down the road with window half way down...it doesn't have front or rear channels so it needs to be all up or all down...its has a front guide down low and that will get the window where it needs to be when going up....got lucky and with slight mods the bear claw latch will work...glass crosses at angle near top of latch...however scratch my head on still being able to use Ring Brothers latches and make a mechanical linkage...glass is 3/4" from end of door..so trying to snake behind will be a pain........thinkin and drawin as we speak.........

Try this one (forgot to tell yall..I deal with electronics daily with railroad!!)......Push in on ring bros. handle....mechanically moves micro sw....which fires heavy duty door poppers on bear claw..door opens...outside door key moves another micro sw...which cuts power to 1st sw....button push in but no fire...locked out.....turn key to unlock position...power restored..button works
Inside door have mechanical door pull overriding popper and mechanically releases bear claw.......Old school on the outside....new school under the skins..... Thoughts??? ......jim