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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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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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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!

**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

chevy88 · 11-19-2012, 12:53 PM

Just went through your whole build, nice progress and detail.

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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Hope we dont get anything like this. My place 6 yrs ago.
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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

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!

americanthunder · 01-09-2013, 04:32 PM

Just went through your entire build. Im just starting mine and you gave me inspiration! Beautiful work man!

Bomp · 02-28-2013, 02:50 PM

Got all caught up on your progress. Sorry to hear about the computer crappin out on ya.
You got me motivated to tear into my '72 cluster.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 03-01-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

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

Thanks Johnny!

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

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

Thanks for the tip Mike, I know just which bolt holes your referring to. I'm sure your right.

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Just went through your whole build, nice progress and detail.

Thanks chevy88! I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by gdavis

I like the 67 / 68 grill it looks great. I am looking for one for my truck.

Thanks gdavis! 67/68 is my favorite.

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Originally Posted by americanthunder

Just went through your entire build. Im just starting mine and you gave me inspiration! Beautiful work man!

Thanks americanthunder! I need to inspire myself to get back on it.

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Got all caught up on your progress. Sorry to hear about the computer crappin out on ya.
You got me motivated to tear into my '72 cluster.

Thanks Bomp! you have the skills to do it, thats for sure.

~Whitey~ · 03-06-2013, 04:25 PM

Really great work on your rig. I like what you did with your instrument bezel. That looks super sharp.... along with the rest of the truck.

Low Elco · 03-07-2013, 11:20 AM

Hey John! So, like, what's up? You slingin' the BC CC yet?

NewType72 · 03-07-2013, 12:54 PM

Grille looks awesome brother
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 03-13-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

Really great work on your rig. I like what you did with your instrument bezel. That looks super sharp.... along with the rest of the truck.

Thanks Jimmy! I cant wait to get her put back together.

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Hey John! So, like, what's up? You slingin' the BC CC yet?

Hey Elco! So, like, not much.....lol.... Its been nothing but rain here, plus waiting on new brake setup to get here. get it installed, then power steering finished, and hang the fenders on..... then slingin BC/CC !

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Grille looks awesome brother
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Thanks Dylan ! and waiting to see what you decide on for engine/trans.

I finally had enough truck bucks saved, so I ordered my brake setup from CPP! my front shocks, and vacuum advance arrived too!
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~Whitey~ · 03-13-2013, 01:41 PM

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I finally had enough truck bucks saved, so I ordered my brake setup from CPP! my front shocks, and vacuum advance arrived too!

Truck bucks... I like that. Mines been the Chevy fund. I think I'm going to adopt that name. I have that brake set up on my wishlist. Jealous. With my seat foam, seat cover, Hushmat, and painless wiring harness purchase in the last month... My truck bucks are basically non existent now! I might have to sell some parts.

keep up the great work!

ddubbs · 03-13-2013, 05:04 PM

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11-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#526
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

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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/

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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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Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Hot buy! All rain here in KC. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-11-2012, 12:51 PM	#531
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	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	#532
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	#534
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/

11-19-2012, 11:38 AM	#536
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	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

11-19-2012, 11:47 AM	#537
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68' Chevy c10 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 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-19-2012, 12:53 PM	#538
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Just went through your whole build, nice progress and detail. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

12-02-2012, 12:13 PM	#541
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	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

01-09-2013, 04:32 PM	#542
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Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Got all caught up on your progress. Sorry to hear about the computer crappin out on ya. You got me motivated to tear into my '72 cluster.

03-06-2013, 04:25 PM	#545
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Really great work on your rig. I like what you did with your instrument bezel. That looks super sharp.... along with the rest of the truck. __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

03-07-2013, 11:20 AM	#546
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Hey John! So, like, what's up? You slingin' the BC CC yet? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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