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**FL71C10** · 02-17-2011, 12:11 PM

That's ok, they'd probably be too hard to find elements for anyway.

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Not to rub it in, but I do have a rather nice collection of these extremely rare low profile air cleaners. No they are not for sale!

**67cheby** · 02-17-2011, 12:12 PM

Lol

VA72C10 · 02-17-2011, 12:57 PM

I like the air cleaner.....the chip versions are super hard to find as they add at least 5rwhp due to the grease that is scavenged from the sides...

68 TT · 02-17-2011, 01:10 PM

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I am thinking I will pull all the wiring out with the motor and set the motor in the new frame and I might even try to rig up a battery and start the thing before I make any modifications to the harness. I have already pulled out the ignition cylinder and am able to plug it into my other truck's wiring block and start it with it, so I won't have to have the column sitting in the floor.

If you can get that ignition switch mounted in the dash and keep the whole VATS system functional that would be a nice bonus.

I was working on a replacement lever for the column mounted wiper control stalk so you could mount it behind the dash and the knob would look somewhat like a stock older Chevy wiper control knob. I lost my access to a lathe so things have come to a halt for now. I need to pick up another lathe for at home.

drewskiren · 02-17-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

If you can get that ignition switch mounted in the dash and keep the whole VATS system functional that would be a nice bonus.

I was working on a replacement lever for the column mounted wiper control stalk so you could mount it behind the dash and the knob would look somewhat like a stock older Chevy wiper control knob. I lost my access to a lathe so things have come to a halt for now. I need to pick up another lathe for at home.

Yes, I am trying to keep the Passlock system and plan on mounting the existing switch somewhere. I would love an old looking solution to my cruise control stalk. I don't even care if it is full function, just on, off and set.

propanemudtruck · 02-17-2011, 03:22 PM

****another reader of the entire post in one day!***** You do very good work and I can only hope to have half the skills som eday! Cheers to you from Michigan

68 TT · 02-17-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Yes, I am trying to keep the VATS and plan on mounting the existing switch somewhere. I would love an old looking solution to my cruise control stalk. I don't even car if it is full function, just on, off and set.

I was only concerned with getting the delay wiper controls out of it but with just a little more complexity it could be made to incorporate the cruise control features as well. It would probably only add an inch to the depth of the wiper knob to make it do both functions.

I would have to tear a cruise control switch control stalk apart and see how it works. It might be possible to reuse the speed set button and on / off / resume slider from the donor in an aluminum knob assembly that ran the wipers too.

If I still had access to solid works I could play around with it some. Not quite as easy now with just regular old AutoCAD solids modeling. Once I get that far on my 69 C20 I will get back into that again.

You could put a square body steering column in there and use the cruise & wiper controls from that vintage. I am half way through doing that conversion to my 67 C10. It is not too obvious of a change that it would look out of place in an otherwise stock 67-72 truck interior with the original steering wheel installed onto it.

drewskiren · 02-18-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

****another reader of the entire post in one day!***** You do very good work and I can only hope to have half the skills som eday! Cheers to you from Michigan

Thanks, and I am honored you took the time to read it all.

drewskiren · 02-18-2011, 10:29 PM

I did at least get my axle pulled from the donor truck. I have taken it to get reworked and it might come back powdercoated?!?

wwhijr · 02-19-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Yes, I am trying to keep the VATS and plan on mounting the existing switch somewhere. I would love an old looking solution to my cruise control stalk. I don't even car if it is full function, just on, off and set.

I had a 77 (i think) Bonneville that just had a button in the end of the turn signal stalk. Might look better than the multi function.

JasonBird · 02-19-2011, 10:09 AM

lol...that wiring is scary looking...now i remember why i wanted an old truck!

drewskiren · 02-19-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

lol...that wiring is scary looking...now i remember why i wanted an old truck!

I will be methodically stripping this down and showing what I did for anyone interested.

(joey) · 02-19-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I will be methodically stripping this down and showing what I did for anyone interested.

count me in.im very interested.started stripping apart the sierra today so this is perfect timing

drewskiren · 02-20-2011, 10:42 PM

I finally got the rest of my suspension system, the front Coolride from Ride Tech. I also ordered the Firestone F9000 sleeve type bags for the rear which ride very smooth since I have the room to fit them. I'll be selling the 4 other Firestone double convoluted bags that came with the half price kit I bought from another members failed project.

Now I can't decide what to do next: engine and wiring or suspension system.

VA72C10 · 02-20-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Now I can't decide what to do next: engine and wiring or suspension system.

Both

drewskiren · 02-20-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Both

When are you arriving to help?????

VA72C10 · 02-20-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

When are you arriving to help?????

Right after you come over here to help on my new build

drewskiren · 02-20-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Right after you come over here to help on my new build

Wish you had told me, I was in Chapel Hill visiting UNC and Duke with my son all weekend. Could have swung up and knocked it out.

drewskiren · 02-21-2011, 06:12 PM

Working my plan for not cutting a single wire! Dash of new truck is completely out as well as column. The only problem I was going to have was keeping the fuse panel intact, but still fitting it through the firewall hole. Hmmmm. Solution: Cut out firewall and take it with me ! Ha! Fixed your wagon.
Now that I have had that revelation, I will probably cut out my old firewall and weld this one in with the waterproof grommet already installed.

**67cheby** · 02-21-2011, 06:37 PM

Confucious say .....BRILLIANT

propanemudtruck · 02-21-2011, 07:48 PM

How many pounds of wire do you have there???

drewskiren · 02-21-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

How many pounds of wire do you have there???

I'll guess about 40.

On another note, I'm kinda frustrated with Ride Tech right now. The parts list shows some hardware being marked off of my kit like I don't need it, but I do. What the heck? I can't work on the front setup now because I'm missing parts - on purpose !

drewskiren · 02-21-2011, 10:49 PM

Here is the parts sheet with items crossed off???

I was able to mock it up and see how it works/set my ride height.

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 10:53 PM

nice progress...I admire you getting a little done almost daily if not daily. I am trying to do the same on my new build

That's weird they crossed the items off...maybe they were backordered but forgot to tell you???? Still stinks...

Rokcrln · 02-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Drew you are making good progress and yes I love the shop!
Here are the holes I did for the cold air intake and with the grill back on they do not show at all. Should be plenty of air for these motors. Sorry but my battery died in my camera after this shot.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

02-17-2011, 12:12 PM	#602
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Lol __________________ 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

02-17-2011, 12:57 PM	#603
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I like the air cleaner.....the chip versions are super hard to find as they add at least 5rwhp due to the grease that is scavenged from the sides... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-17-2011, 03:22 PM	#606
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. **another reader of the entire post in one day!*** You do very good work and I can only hope to have half the skills som eday! Cheers to you from Michigan __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

02-18-2011, 10:29 PM	#609
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I did at least get my axle pulled from the donor truck. I have taken it to get reworked and it might come back powdercoated?!? Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-19-2011, 10:09 AM	#611
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. lol...that wiring is scary looking...now i remember why i wanted an old truck! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

02-20-2011, 10:42 PM	#614
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I finally got the rest of my suspension system, the front Coolride from Ride Tech. I also ordered the Firestone F9000 sleeve type bags for the rear which ride very smooth since I have the room to fit them. I'll be selling the 4 other Firestone double convoluted bags that came with the half price kit I bought from another members failed project. Now I can't decide what to do next: engine and wiring or suspension system. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-20-2011 at 10:43 PM.

02-21-2011, 06:12 PM	#619
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Working my plan for not cutting a single wire! Dash of new truck is completely out as well as column. The only problem I was going to have was keeping the fuse panel intact, but still fitting it through the firewall hole. Hmmmm. Solution: Cut out firewall and take it with me ! Ha! Fixed your wagon. Now that I have had that revelation, I will probably cut out my old firewall and weld this one in with the waterproof grommet already installed. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-21-2011, 06:37 PM	#620
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Confucious say .....BRILLIANT __________________ 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

02-21-2011, 07:48 PM	#621
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. How many pounds of wire do you have there??? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

02-21-2011, 10:49 PM	#623
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Here is the parts sheet with items crossed off??? I was able to mock it up and see how it works/set my ride height. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-28-2011 at 01:18 AM.

02-21-2011, 10:53 PM	#624
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. nice progress...I admire you getting a little done almost daily if not daily. I am trying to do the same on my new build That's weird they crossed the items off...maybe they were backordered but forgot to tell you???? Still stinks... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 02-21-2011 at 10:54 PM.

02-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#625
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew you are making good progress and yes I love the shop! Here are the holes I did for the cold air intake and with the grill back on they do not show at all. Should be plenty of air for these motors. Sorry but my battery died in my camera after this shot. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 02-21-2011 at 11:07 PM.



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