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Gmcfolife · 01-26-2013, 09:09 PM

I started fabricating my gauge cluster today. Im going to install two 5" Autometer gauges. What do you think?
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jayman68 · 01-26-2013, 09:34 PM

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I started fabricating my gauge cluster today. Im going to install two 5" Autometer gauges. What do you think?

Looks good! Seems you have some good fab skills.

twillie2460 · 01-26-2013, 09:39 PM

I installed GT Mat today

Tshort1 · 01-28-2013, 09:05 AM

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I installed GT Mat today

How was the ease of installation? Did you get the 50 mil or 80 mil? What did you apply this over? Paint, Primer, undercoating? Did it stick well or did you have to use an extra type of glue? Sorry for all the questions but I'm considering the same stuff. Your looks great you did a great job installing it!

twillie2460 · 01-28-2013, 09:25 AM

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How was the ease of installation? Did you get the 50 mil or 80 mil? What did you apply this over? Paint, Primer, undercoating? Did it stick well or did you have to use an extra type of glue? Sorry for all the questions but I'm considering the same stuff. Your looks great you did a great job installing it!

I used the 80 mil stuff, it was a painted cab. I used heat gun to help it conform to the tuff spots. Just makes sure the metal is warm or at room temp anyway,I was in short sleeve shirt. I ran my wood stove in the shop for a few hours before starting. It stuck really good and to me the more I laid in the better I got at it, plus the aluminum tape to cover the seams. I highly recommned it though as you can just used your hands to tap the metal and hear the difference it makes.

Tshort1 · 01-28-2013, 09:29 AM

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I used the 80 mil stuff, it was a painted cab. I used heat gun to help it conform to the tuff spots. Just makes sure the metal is warm or at room temp anyway,I was in short sleeve sleeves. I ran my wood stove in the shop for a few hours before starting. It stuck really good and to me the more I laid in the better I got at it, plus the aluminum tape to cover the seams. I highly recommned it though.

Awesome, thanks for the info. Did you find a good place to purchase it? I see it on Amazon for about 200 for 100 sq feet of 80 mil.

hayhauler71 · 01-26-2013, 11:44 PM

Installed some new front shocks and installed a rear sway bar

midniteblues · 01-27-2013, 12:40 AM

since the frame is almost completed and i had some helping hands around today we swapped spots with the cab and frame. I finally get too work on the cab

. I got the front cab supports off for a start.
I cant wait to get the cab and frame joined back together.

prostreetC-10 · 01-27-2013, 01:05 AM

Misplaced my front end.

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AustinScott · 01-27-2013, 02:24 AM

I drove it to work.... & think I may have a drive-line pinion angle issue... some vibration at 70.... in lockup..... more on that tomorrow....

On another note, I was also injected into a friendly & safe... i may add... stop light to stop light challenge with a new dodge pickup & ford f-250 after work....

Empty side street, 11:00pm at night and 3 trucks wide..... they had no idea that my old rust bucket could move so fast...

Scott

Chevyc10572 · 01-27-2013, 03:02 AM

Sanding my frame
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prostreetC-10 · 01-27-2013, 10:49 AM

^^ Dear Lord...that's what media blasting is for!!!

twillie2460 · 01-27-2013, 06:25 PM

Installed all my Moog steering components, outer tie rod to outer tie rod

Carbajal · 01-27-2013, 06:59 PM

Got it runing again. And now trying to figure out what's wrong with my lights.
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Lee H · 01-27-2013, 07:06 PM

Checked all the suspesion fasteners today. All stayed put from the build with about 500 miles now.

bigdog57 · 01-27-2013, 07:07 PM

pulled my saddle tanks off to repair a leak. of course that meant i had to pull the bed off to get to them

69GWC · 01-27-2013, 09:33 PM

Took the Bowtie off the hood and painted it Red, stopping by LMC tomorrow and am going to pick up some new fender badges that have the matching red bowties off a 67/68.

Not the best pix
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JonFrankMc · 01-27-2013, 10:31 PM

Installed 2.5 drop spindles and 3" rear drop springs.

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Gmcfolife · 01-27-2013, 11:15 PM

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Installed 2.5 drop spindles and 3" rear drop springs.

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JonFrank do you have rear leaf springs?
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JonFrankMc · 01-27-2013, 11:20 PM

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JonFrank do you have rear leaf springs?
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It is a coil spring rear.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Trsmotrhed · 02-01-2013, 11:01 PM

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Installed 2.5 drop spindles and 3" rear drop springs.

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Like the stance. I'm going to install 2.5 drop spindles and wasn't sure what drop spring to use in back. Was thinking 4" but like the looks of yours. Not so low you can make it over speed bumps.
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**Steeveedee** · 02-01-2013, 11:07 PM

Drove it for the first time in a few weeks. Hope to do more than keeping it sorta lubed by running it once every few weeks, maybe a camping trip is in my future; my wife is asking about our 32nd anniversary plans...

69GWC · 01-27-2013, 10:35 PM

Really nice great stance.
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mud.man.rj · 01-27-2013, 11:01 PM

What a total difference, just looks so good now.

twillie2460 · 01-28-2013, 11:53 AM

Amazon is where I bought mine but unless you plan on doubling up in spots 100 sg ft is over kill. I ordered 36 sq ft first as I did not know how much it took and then ordered another 25 sq ft and I have enough left over to do inside the doors also. I went from the top of the firewall to behind the gas tank.

01-26-2013, 09:09 PM	#1
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I started fabricating my gauge cluster today. Im going to install two 5" Autometer gauges. What do you think? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed some new front shocks and installed a rear sway bar __________________ Fuzzy

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midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today! since the frame is almost completed and i had some helping hands around today we swapped spots with the cab and frame. I finally get too work on the cab. I got the front cab supports off for a start. I cant wait to get the cab and frame joined back together. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

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prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Misplaced my front end. Untitled by agentjdub, on Flickr __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove it to work.... & think I may have a drive-line pinion angle issue... some vibration at 70.... in lockup..... more on that tomorrow.... On another note, I was also injected into a friendly & safe... i may add... stop light to stop light challenge with a new dodge pickup & ford f-250 after work.... Empty side street, 11:00pm at night and 3 trucks wide..... they had no idea that my old rust bucket could move so fast... Scott __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

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Chevyc10572 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gig harbor washington Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sanding my frame Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-27-2013, 10:49 AM	#12
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^ Dear Lord...that's what media blasting is for!!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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twillie2460 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Joplin, Mo. Posts: 153	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed all my Moog steering components, outer tie rod to outer tie rod

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Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Checked all the suspesion fasteners today. All stayed put from the build with about 500 miles now. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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twillie2460 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Joplin, Mo. Posts: 153	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Amazon is where I bought mine but unless you plan on doubling up in spots 100 sg ft is over kill. I ordered 36 sq ft first as I did not know how much it took and then ordered another 25 sq ft and I have enough left over to do inside the doors also. I went from the top of the firewall to behind the gas tank.

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