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Gene · 06-28-2011, 11:33 AM

Im on the fence on wether or not to stick with factory air or go with aftermarket. I have most of my factory stuff, but then again theres alot that needs replacement. Thats a cool looking setup. I'd like to find one with the capability to work with the factory controls but havent seen any yet that do?

sdailey · 06-28-2011, 12:32 PM

Check out Classic Air's website. I know their system will work with factory controls.

http://www.classicautoair.com/

**jaros44sr** · 06-28-2011, 08:59 PM

well done Shannon, always enjoy reading about your progress...nice controller

1985-GMC · 06-28-2011, 10:41 PM

Nice work Shannon, your doing an awesome job!

sdailey · 06-29-2011, 08:40 AM

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well done Shannon, always enjoy reading about your progress...nice controller

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Nice work Shannon, your doing an awesome job!

Thanks fellas.

Alan's Classic · 07-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Shannon, I just finished up making one of the patches. It turned out OK. It ripped in a couple places, nothing a welder can't fix. It's a roughed out patch that needs some trimming to fit. (what do you expect with a repop)

I think we can work with it. Now you get to make the next one.

Here's the steps I took.

sdailey · 07-02-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Shannon, I just finished up making one of the patches. It turned out OK. It ripped in a couple places, nothing a welder can't fix. I think we can work with it. Now you get to make the next one.

Here's the steps I took.

Very cool indeed.

It looks great bud. Thanks for what you do.

sdailey · 07-02-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Shannon, I just finished up making one of the patches. It turned out OK. It ripped in a couple places, nothing a welder can't fix. I think we can work with it. Now you get to make the next one.

Here's the steps I took.

Wait.............what????

Alan's Classic · 07-02-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Very cool indeed.

It looks great bud. Thanks for what you do.

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Wait.............what????

Better get it right the first time. I only have enough metal for one more.

msgross · 07-03-2011, 10:18 PM

Make sure you leave a drain hole, that's how they rust out in the first place...

The new cowl didn't include that part?

sdailey · 07-04-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Make sure you leave a drain hole, that's how they rust out in the first place...

The new cowl didn't include that part?

There will definitely be a drain hole fabbed into both sides.

The new cowl doesn't come with the lower inner supports. So they have to be fabbed up.

Here's what the original one looked like after it came back from the blaster.

Here's a picture of the cab before it was blasted. Notice the rot in the lower cowl area. Both sides were rotted out like this. You can imagine what the inner supports looked like.

freakshow108 · 07-05-2011, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the progress report/pics, you motivated me to get off my duff! Love seeing progress.

sdailey · 09-11-2011, 09:29 PM

I guess I need to knock the dust off of this thread.

Not much progress as of late to report. Between work and the summer heat I haven't had much of an urge to get off the couch the past few months.

Boredom finally set in this weekend, so I decided to get in the basement and rearrange truck parts, while doing that I decided to dig out the parts for my bed and try to assemble it. Alan happened to come over at the right time and he helped me put it together. The Goodmark bedsides have never been out of the box, so I was curious to see what they looked like. Both sides are really straight and looked really good for reproduction pieces, with the exception of a small dent on the driver's side tail light area (see pic below) and it looked like it was done in shipping maybe.

We mounted the new wheel wheel to the driver's bedside and installed the bedside with a couple of bolts and then mounted the Mar-K header panel (which is a real nice piece by the way

). We moved to the passenger side and tried to install the bedside the same way we did with the driver's side, but as luck would have it it didn't go together as easy. Long story short I had to trim a small piece (cutting wheel thickness) of the bedfloor so the bedside would slide in the groove by the rear stake pocket. Other than that little issue everything went smooth. I dug out my tailgate and mounted it as well.

Just to recap, the entire bed was assembled with reproduction parts, with the Mar-K header panel being the only part being made in the US.

With that being said though I was really surprised at how good everything lined up and how easy it all went together.

I took the rollers off the rear and mounted up the 33's just to see how they looked with the bed on. I'm still undecided about how they look. I'll have to wait to get the cab and front end mounted and let the springs settle before I fully form an opinion about the wheel and tire combo.

So without further delay here are a few pics. Enjoy!

Thanks again to Alan for the help and motivating me to get off my rear end.

Stay tuned for future updates.

VA72C10 · 09-11-2011, 09:43 PM

Looking good!

msgross · 09-11-2011, 10:40 PM

nice, much cleaner than mine!!!

sdailey · 09-12-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good!

Thanks Jonathon.

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nice, much cleaner than mine!!!

Thanks Mike. Any time in the schedule for yours in the near future?

Going back through my build I discovered that I've had the bedsides right at 3years now. Boy I'm slacking.

Alan's Classic · 09-12-2011, 08:51 PM

Heidi Ho slacker neighbor.....

........Looks good. :metal;

my67chevytruck · 09-13-2011, 07:58 AM

Nice Work Shannon and Alan... I need a neighbor like Alan.. any houses for sale around yours... lol...

sdailey · 09-13-2011, 08:18 AM

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no movement right now, almost finished my man cave basement though... I flipped through some pictures and found this one... second pic is my son now!

Where does the time go? Our little girl was 9 months old when I bought my truck now she's turning 5 on Thursday.

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Heidi Ho slacker neighbor.....

........Looks good. :metal;

As always, thanks for the help.

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Nice Work Shannon and Alan... I need a neighbor like Alan.. any houses for sale around yours... lol...

Hey Heath. Long time no see. Where have you been hiding?

There's a few for sale around the way. I'm sure we could fit you in somewhere.

my67chevytruck · 09-13-2011, 09:19 AM

works been hectic, which is a good thing i guess..... I have not done anything to the trucks, so i stay away so i wont get depressed... lol.... I peruse off and on, but have not posted in awhile. Hope all is well... Keep Alan in check...

65Custom · 09-14-2011, 12:13 PM

Really looking good

This is some good inspiration here to see it all starting to come together

Gene · 09-21-2011, 12:36 AM

Really looking nice!
Posted via Mobile Device

4dranch · 09-21-2011, 09:11 AM

Looks real slick Shannon. nice job

sdailey · 09-21-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Really looking nice!
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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Looks real slick Shannon. nice job

Thanks guys.

Gene · 09-21-2011, 03:05 PM

I've had mine on the road for a couple of days now. Nothing like drivin this old truck down the highway.

06-28-2011, 11:33 AM	#601
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Im on the fence on wether or not to stick with factory air or go with aftermarket. I have most of my factory stuff, but then again theres alot that needs replacement. Thats a cool looking setup. I'd like to find one with the capability to work with the factory controls but havent seen any yet that do?

06-28-2011, 12:32 PM	#602
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Check out Classic Air's website. I know their system will work with factory controls. http://www.classicautoair.com/ __________________ Shannon

06-28-2011, 08:59 PM	#603
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,706	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" well done Shannon, always enjoy reading about your progress...nice controller __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-28-2011, 10:41 PM	#604
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice work Shannon, your doing an awesome job! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

07-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#606
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Shannon, I just finished up making one of the patches. It turned out OK. It ripped in a couple places, nothing a welder can't fix. It's a roughed out patch that needs some trimming to fit. (what do you expect with a repop) I think we can work with it. Now you get to make the next one. Here's the steps I took. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 07-02-2011 at 12:02 AM.

07-03-2011, 10:18 PM	#610
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Make sure you leave a drain hole, that's how they rust out in the first place... The new cowl didn't include that part? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-05-2011, 03:53 PM	#612
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Thanks for the progress report/pics, you motivated me to get off my duff! Love seeing progress.

09-11-2011, 09:29 PM	#613
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I guess I need to knock the dust off of this thread. Not much progress as of late to report. Between work and the summer heat I haven't had much of an urge to get off the couch the past few months. Boredom finally set in this weekend, so I decided to get in the basement and rearrange truck parts, while doing that I decided to dig out the parts for my bed and try to assemble it. Alan happened to come over at the right time and he helped me put it together. The Goodmark bedsides have never been out of the box, so I was curious to see what they looked like. Both sides are really straight and looked really good for reproduction pieces, with the exception of a small dent on the driver's side tail light area (see pic below) and it looked like it was done in shipping maybe. We mounted the new wheel wheel to the driver's bedside and installed the bedside with a couple of bolts and then mounted the Mar-K header panel (which is a real nice piece by the way). We moved to the passenger side and tried to install the bedside the same way we did with the driver's side, but as luck would have it it didn't go together as easy. Long story short I had to trim a small piece (cutting wheel thickness) of the bedfloor so the bedside would slide in the groove by the rear stake pocket. Other than that little issue everything went smooth. I dug out my tailgate and mounted it as well. Just to recap, the entire bed was assembled with reproduction parts, with the Mar-K header panel being the only part being made in the US. With that being said though I was really surprised at how good everything lined up and how easy it all went together. I took the rollers off the rear and mounted up the 33's just to see how they looked with the bed on. I'm still undecided about how they look. I'll have to wait to get the cab and front end mounted and let the springs settle before I fully form an opinion about the wheel and tire combo. So without further delay here are a few pics. Enjoy! Thanks again to Alan for the help and motivating me to get off my rear end. Stay tuned for future updates. __________________ Shannon

09-11-2011, 09:43 PM	#614
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-11-2011, 10:40 PM	#615
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" nice, much cleaner than mine!!! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-12-2011, 08:51 PM	#617
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Heidi Ho slacker neighbor.............Looks good. :metal; __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-13-2011, 07:58 AM	#618
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice Work Shannon and Alan... I need a neighbor like Alan.. any houses for sale around yours... lol... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-13-2011, 09:19 AM	#620
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" works been hectic, which is a good thing i guess..... I have not done anything to the trucks, so i stay away so i wont get depressed... lol.... I peruse off and on, but have not posted in awhile. Hope all is well... Keep Alan in check... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-14-2011, 12:13 PM	#621
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 509	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Really looking good This is some good inspiration here to see it all starting to come together __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

09-21-2011, 12:36 AM	#622
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Really looking nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!



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09-21-2011, 09:11 AM	#623
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Looks real slick Shannon. nice job

09-21-2011, 03:05 PM	#625
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I've had mine on the road for a couple of days now. Nothing like drivin this old truck down the highway. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!! Last edited by Gene; 09-21-2011 at 03:14 PM.

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