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Are seatbelt a must in the States?
I see almost everbody puts them in. I too put them in but it's not required overhere, I do it for my own "safety". Kinda like you do it, only I have a small window, thats easier ![]() You also use these plates for the bottom? About the brakes, when we had this at work (Mercedes Benz trucks and Vans) we had to bleed via the computer to get the antilock free of air. The computer opened one valve, then the other etc. Bleeding the fluid under pressure. Only then we got the air out of the system. Maybe your system works the same?
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I've been discussing the ABS module with DSRAVEN (Dennis). He's pretty familiar with these and basically agrees with you that it has to be bled using the computer. If the brakes don't perform well, I'll remove the module when I send the cab to the blaster and replace with hard tubing and then add a proportioning (pressure reducing valve) valve. dug
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maybe you could find the wiring diagram for the antilock brake module, where the hydraulic lines etc go in and come out, then possibly power up the inlet and outlet solenoids to create a flow through similar to what the scanner would do.then you could bleed as usual personally i would go old school on this and just remove it all if you dont plan on doing the body control module wiring.
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Hey dugg,since you have that whizzie pressure bleeder, maybe try bleeding at each line fitting, starting at the master cyl and working down from there. You may find that you could simply disconnect a system line at a time and delete the antilock module easily at the same time by using line connector fittings. That may bring your pedal height up to spec. Also, is it the original pedal etc? If not the geometry/length of pedal arm may be the reason you dont meet spec. If you get a rock hard pedal upon brake application, with engine off, then you likely dont have air in the system. Check that the pedal stroke length is reasonable with ample room between the pedal and the floor at full application, check that the pushrod is adjusted for proper clearance at the master cyl.then.
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Nice seat.
Hope you get the brakes worked out. I'm still not exactly sure how I'm going to do the seat belts in mine yet. Kim |
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Seat belt install complete with the exception of final weld on upper post plates and seat belt reel plate weld under cab. Cut lower reel brackets out of 4" angle. Reel bracket is slightly out in front of the door jamb (towards middle of cab). The photos make it look like it is out more than it is. It is about 3/8" out. I wanted to push it further back into the cab corner but it made the belt rub against the post a bit too much.
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Thanks. Working on the seat belts is a bit like raising kids. You don't know how well you've done until it's too late. Frankly, I like how they look. If I was a purist and doing a restoration, the shoulder belts may offend me. The safest way would be the 4 point harness tethered to a hoop that runs just below the back window. Out of site and more structurally sound but too much for what I intend to use the truck for. dug
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Belt install is looking good.
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dugg, looks like you have the seat belts figured out. just wondering if you beefed up the plate under the floor to spread the weight in case it is needed.
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Yes. I failed to include these shots. Since I had to slide the bracket back into the cab corner I had to round the backer plate edge. Backer plate is a bit small but I figured by the time I welded it in and picked up the vertical cab corner sheet metal with the weld, it would suffice. May put an additional piece vertical under the cab for support. All this will happen when the cab is off the truck and tipped up so I can weld it. Last shot I had to use the passenger side. Forgot to photo the driver side.
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Nice instal on the belts, give me ideas.
I have only the shoulder brackets in, was easy, but then I have a small window ![]() Have to figure out the middle brackets, how have you done these?
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By middle I assume you mean the female end that the shoulder belt plugs into. If so, that end is attached to my seat. Here is an old shot from 2013.
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Yep, that's what I refering to.
I have a benchseat so that's another story. But I assume you've made the bottom bolts quite sturdy ![]() Comes down to the same strengthening. Thanks for the info and pic!!
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More minor progress. Fabricated and tacked in center bed support brackets.
Moved brake pedal by removing 1.75" of horizontal portion of the brake arm. Brake pedal is now 1" above the gas pedal. Without the pedal pad in place, the top of pedal is 7-5/8" above horizontal cab floor and about 7" from the forward angled cab floor. It was amazing how uncomfortable reaching for the brake pedal was with it being 2.75" above the gas pedal. I have to assume the less upright seating position made the factory Envoy setup not work.
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hey dugg, lots of work but really lookin great. good thinking there with the way you are attacking the bed skin attaching. pretty soon you will be off to the blasters with the bed sides and then the welding begins.
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just looking at the accel pedal, will it be an acute angle for your foot? it looks kinda high off the floor. not critisising, just asking how it feels. do you have to hold your foot up so you don't go full throttle as you relax a bit while driving? I had a car like that one, a v8 vega, and I ended up changing the angles because my shins got cramped up on trips from holding my foot off the gas pedal. looks like there is lots to work with if you do need to adjust things later for some reason.
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Bed sides have been with the blaster for a few weeks. They got covered up and some equipment broke so I went to the back burner. Not having them here has forced me to do other things I did not feel like doing...like the brakes. I'm sure he will have them to me in the next couple of weeks.
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Dug. Three Dog Night on your wall. Assume, Seen this group more times than I can count. The seat belt application is fan-damtastic going to use on my build as soon as I get started. Good work, thanks for sharing.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=529546&page=3 dug
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Hey 'Three Dug Night! I'm still alive-been slowed by knee problems, they want to replace them-not in a hurry to do that! Good to hear from you.
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Ouch! I know a few people who have gone through it. Tough recovery. Good luck. dug
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More minor headway. Purchased 4 Ford truck bed tie down brackets from the local u-pull-it for $5.00. The Ford units were much better looking and more functional than any others I could find. Cut four 3" x 4" heavy steel plate backers and tacked them into place.
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Dug Swallowed that hook line and sinker.
I never do anything slow or fast just half-assed. Better get to the eye doc sooner than later.... Nut Case ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 DOG Night in my never to be humble opinion are in my top ten !!!!!
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Game back on. Bed, tailgate and misc. parts blasted and primed. Like I've said before, at least it isn't rusted out. He actually stripped the faulty chrome off of the bumper by peeling it off rather than blasting it. Lots and lots of dents in the bed sides. I can feel a faux patina paint job coming on!!! Hope to align and mount the bed sides quickly so I can get the cab and front clip to the blaster. Also, included a shot of a portion of my truck enthusiast fan club (grand kids).
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