"The way it is" 67'swb

[sourkraut]

Was able to get my electric fan shroud done turned out good. Not a be cool of griffin but not that salty either
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[sourkraut]

Had sometime lately and have been working on the truck. Had gotten the driverside fender almost done fixed the 2 po dents, still have to fix marker light pcket but headed in the right direction. Still have to do some finish work on the welds also.

[msgross]

progress!

[sourkraut]

Baby steps right? Thinks finally slowed down some so been getting some stuff done. Almost have the front completed, just need to fix the marker pockets and one spot on the hood. Then onto the bed fixing the front floor. has about 6" x 1" of rust if i remember right? Really want to get her back on the road then work on it as I go, drive to completion.
How you doing over there?

[Bomp]

Nice job on the radiator fan set up.

[sourkraut]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice job on the radiator fan set up.

Thank you, sir
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[rusty68]

Just read the whole build dam im tired just thinking of the work i have ahead of me lol,, nice metal work and tile work , can i just send you my truck and you call me when its done lol great work and keep after her, i was smart seen rust and bought me a desert cab just can,t find me a oem fleet short box to get rid of PO side damage but still looking , you have a lot of love in to your truck and it will be awesome when done not may owners iv ran into can say they did it all them selves great job..

[sourkraut]

Thanks rusty has been a lot of work but enjoyable. If i do it again i will definately look for something other than a pennsylvania truck! Was able to clean up welds tonight, turned out good

[msgross]

all good over here, 90 days or so left... Starting to plan a 3-season room at home, then I hopefully get a new garage, then complete the truck... that's the 3 year plan! Yours will be done by then so I can pay you to finish mine since you are better at welding than I am.

[sourkraut]

The garage and all season room would be nice. As far as welding I am relearning my skills, been a few months since behind the mask. I will work on getting back to 100% till you get home so I don't warp and burn thru all your metal, ok
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[msgross]

your bad days at welding are better than my good days...

Just read an article on 5.3 LS engines (like my Tahoe)... next build will have one. Great power for cheap price. Now I need to find some old grandma selling her 6 cyl Chevelle

[sourkraut]

Nothing major but every little bit counts. Got the passenger side fender and grill area fixed aligned back up was boogered up from po hitting something. Next finish hood and light pockets then onto the bed. Really hoping to be able to drive her to truck carlisle this year but we will see.

[sourkraut]

Decided to make my own fuel cell, using a known brands measurements. Have ordered all the bungs and sending unit and should be here weds. Still not sure whether to close old fill neck hole or not, really like the looks of it bur now would be the time?
Any ways had to change the right side of exhast to get tank in. Had to cut and move it outboard about a 1.5-2" past were it was. Just have to finish weld it now and will wait till bed is off again instead of standing on my head while using a mirror.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

Decided to make my own fuel cell, using a known brands measurements. Have ordered all the bungs and sending unit and should be here weds. Still not sure whether to close old fill neck hole or not, really like the looks of it bur now would be the time?
Any ways had to change the right side of exhast to get tank in. Had to cut and move it outboard about a 1.5-2" past were it was. Just have to finish weld it now and will wait till bed is off again instead of standing on my head while using a mirror.

Tank looks good. Any new progress on this project?

[sourkraut]

Yes actual there is but, as always a but. Got everything ready for paint and was going to proceed but the rust on the frame has been bugging me so i taken the back half of frame apart and getting everything i can in the front as best as possible. Awhile back had mentioned the problem with the eastwood paint having rust bleeding thru and figured i would redo with por 15. Could not consciously move forward knowing what was under there. I know it is not a show truck but want it to last. Will add some pics once downloaded. Thanks for asking, mike.

[sourkraut]

One pic of bed floor and wells por15 on bottom epoxy on top and all other parts are epoxied and ready to go.

[Redhouse]

That looks excellent! Almost looks brand new!

[gringoloco]

Good work here! I stopped by to check out your clutch master install- thanks for the ideas. Did you ever sort out your off-center steering issue? My '70 does the exact same thing...

[sourkraut]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Good work here! I stopped by to check out your clutch master install- thanks for the ideas. Did you ever sort out your off-center steering issue? My '70 does the exact same thing...

Thanks, the master cylinder clutch set up works perfect. If you take your time and measure right(which I know you will) you can hit the support on the firewall to drill thru for strength and hit the clutch pedal perfect to attach the rod too it.
As far as off center steering the po had not shimmed the power steering box correctly and had also used a different year(wrong year) drag link with some bad engineering to get some year tie rods pulled in the drag link? I replaced all when I ordered my ece lowering kit. Hopefully that helps, is that what you were referring to as far as off center steering?

Originally Posted by Redhouse

That looks excellent! Almost looks brand new!

Thank you sir

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

Thanks, the master cylinder clutch set up works perfect. If you take your time and measure right(which I know you will) you can hit the support on the firewall to drill thru for strength and hit the clutch pedal perfect to attach the rod too it.
As far as off center steering the po had not shimmed the power steering box correctly and had also used a different year(wrong year) drag link with some bad engineering to get some year tie rods pulled in the drag link? I replaced all when I ordered my ece lowering kit. Hopefully that helps, is that what you were referring to as far as off center steering?

Yes, exactly what I meant. I assumed it was a drag-link issue with mine as well. Will likely just replace everything since it needs it. Thanks for the info!

[sourkraut]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Yes, exactly what I meant. I assumed it was a drag-link issue with mine as well. Will likely just replace everything since it needs it. Thanks for the info!

If you need a drag link i have another if you are interested, it is painted and ready to go. I think it is the later one you would need but would have to take some measurement before telling it would work. Or give me the measurements of the one you need. You can have it for free just shipping cause i have no need for it, not even sure how i aquired it cause the original that was on mine the po actually tack welded on of the nuts and stud of the tie rod end. That was quite a shock and some what a good laugh.

[mcbassin]

How's it going? Anything new on your project? Pictures?

[sourkraut]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

How's it going? Anything new on your project? Pictures?

Doing good, been super busy with life. Have not gotten to much done on the truck, just some small things. Cleaned out the drip rail sealer and redid that this winter, was not happy with the way it turned out the first time. Will add some pics once i get them transferred.

[sourkraut]

Been awhile since I have updated any progress. Have gotten everything painted, together and lined up. Still have to paint and work on the tailgate. Rear window installed have to do Windshield and working on rebuilding and powder coating the wing windows now. Have some blasting on the bumper brackets to do and not sure whether to leave bumpers chrome or see what they would look like black? Any thoughts? Also will be coating the wheels black some day too. Would have liked to have had it done by fall but won't complain cause just fun stuff I like to do from here on out. Wiring, some final welding and exhaust adjustments/alignment once bumper on.

[mcbassin]

Very nice! looks better like this though