My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Flysocal

This truck is so cool. The matching painted frame and convertible top are outstanding. Truck was perfection but the silver lining is that to get to freshen things up. Standing by for updates...

Thank you, appreciate you checking it out...Jim

[Indian113]

Glad to see your staying Busy Jim. Any other projects in the wings?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Glad to see your staying Busy Jim. Any other projects in the wings?

Hey Ray, just Ed's and mine for me. Mark is staying very busy, shop is full and he has people waiting. Hope to get my stuff done so I can help him a little...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Jim, it is great to see the updates. I really enjoy helping a friend with their hot rod projects too...having fun and spending their money.

[lynx5653]

hope you are not using the fuel command center on the fitech install I had one installed and it kept boiling the fuel, changed it and went with their frame rail pump it works great.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lynx5653

hope you are not using the fuel command center on the fitech install I had one installed and it kept boiling the fuel, changed it and went with their frame rail pump it works great.

Your right, heard both good and bad about the comman center, but he wants it, so I will try it. I have the frame mount pump on mine and it works great...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Jim, it is great to see the updates. I really enjoy helping a friend with their hot rod projects too...having fun and spending their money.

Doug, your right spending their money, makes it easy. I try to help out my friends as much as I can...Jim

[RockinKees]

You're a busy man Jim
Good to see some updates on your Roadster!!

It's always fun and good times helping friends with their projects!
I too have some side projects on hand, but that is more on the pinstripe side!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

You're a busy man Jim
Good to see some updates on your Roadster!!

It's always fun and good times helping friends with their projects!
I too have some side projects on hand, but that is more on the pinstripe side!

Thanks Kees, I do enjoy helping friends, some don't have the knowledge or skills for what they want done, so I help them out and they learn that sometimes you just have to give it a try...Jim

[joedoh]

looking good!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

looking good!

Thank you...Jim

[oldman3]

Sorry I'm so late posting up the final pics of Ed's shifter install.

Pic 1 and 2 are of the finished console, shifter, indicator, etc.
Pic 3 is his dash, I had removed a bad digital dash and installed these Speedhut gauges...Jim

[oldman3]

I need some input from everyone. Started installing Ed's FiTech unit with a Command Center. My question is should I post this in the engine section, or someplace else. I don't think the LS swap is correct even if it is fuel injection. Let me know what you think...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by oldman3

I need some input from everyone. Started installing Ed's FiTech unit with a Command Center. My question is should I post this in the engine section, or someplace else. I don't think the LS swap is correct even if it is fuel injection. Let me know what you think...Jim

I vote for the engine section with a link to it posted here.

[RockinKees]

Engine section or maybe the Alternate Tinkering section??
And as Doug said, a link to it here.

[oldman3]

Ok, the efi install will be in the engine section of forums and here is the link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=729238 ...Jim

[oldman3]

Back on 1/24 I showed a small update on my truck. I had taken the two pieces off that day, and they have been sitting in the shop. Today Mark trimed the black piece and tack welded it together and put in back on the truck. It fits good and lines up nicely. He will finish welding it together then I can start doing some more work on getting it ready...Jim

Here's a couple pics.

[youngrodder]

The repair looks great. After paint, no one would be any the wiser if you hadn't shared all of the pictures with us...ha ha

Marc,

[Advanced Design]

They will be good repairs. Bolting in place and then welding to verify positioning is a great idea. Jim, those inner are a work of art.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

The repair looks great. After paint, no one would be any the wiser if you hadn't shared all of the pictures with us...ha ha

Marc,

Thanks Marc, I would have preferred not to have to make the repairs...Jim

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

They will be good repairs. Bolting in place and then welding to verify positioning is a great idea. Jim, those inner are a work of art.

Thanks Doug, and thanks about the inner as well...Jim

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks Marc, I would have preferred not to have to make the repairs...Jim

Well then you shouldn't have "aimed" for the deer!

(Sorry, I couldnt resist. Your repairs are WAY better than you'd have gotten at any garden variety autobody shop your insurance would have had you use.)

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Well then you shouldn't have "aimed" for the deer!

(Sorry, I couldnt resist. Your repairs are WAY better than you'd have gotten at any garden variety autobody shop your insurance would have had you use.)

That's was funny Dan, Thanks...Jim

[RockinKees]

Repair looks really good so far!
Expert level!!

Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device.
Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it?
I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me...

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Repair looks really good so far!
Expert level!!

Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device.
Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it?
I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me...

Thank you kees, yes that is the cruise control unit. I showed a complete install on this, further back in my thread. I'll check later and let you know page and post number...Jim

[lower50's]

Page 24 for the CC. I am trying to find where to buy that unit because it looks like Brandon Distributing is out of business.