1969 Short Wide

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

The cab repair work looks great Mike.. .. You are on your way to have this on the road by May.. keep it up…

thanks Mark, If I could keep up with your pace I would be done by May.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Excellent rust removal on the cab!

I think that scrap yard panel is off of one of our air conditioners, I've made a few (thousands) of those.

Thanks for the complement. Yep, it was from a scrap yard over on eastern. I wish I would have had more cash with me at the time when I bought this a few years ago. It cost me $12 for two pieces. I guess you know it's coated?aluminized and powdercoated or similar? I would like to get some more. There was two thickness. Both are great for making patches.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks for the complement. Yep, it was from a scrap yard over on eastern. I wish I would have had more cash with me at the time when I bought this a few years ago. It cost me $12 for two pieces. I guess you know it's coated?aluminized and powdercoated or similar? I would like to get some more. There was two thickness. Both are great for making patches.

Those are galvanized mild steel and powder coated after forming, we use some aluminized but only on heat exchanger parts because the high temps will melt the galvanizing. those would typically be .034 or .045 min thk. but there are some larger ones that were a little thicker, also depends on how old it is, the newer stuff is the thinner. I might be able to help you out if you want more of that.

[Puropedo]

Echale ganas Mike!....Man! Im in spanish mode tonight, got to blame those Stella artois... (Great Job Mike!)

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Those are galvanized mild steel and powder coated after forming, we use some aluminized but only on heat exchanger parts because the high temps will melt the galvanizing. those would typically be .034 or .045 min thk. but there are some larger ones that were a little thicker, also depends on how old it is, the newer stuff is the thinner. I might be able to help you out if you want more of that.

Thanks, I might need some more. I'll hit you up for sure if I do.

Originally Posted by Puropedo

Echale ganas Mike!....Man! Im in spanish mode tonight, got to blame those Stella artois... (Great Job Mike!)

Hey, Juanito thanks for stopping by. How's your project(s) coming along. I haven't seen any updates in a while.

[screaminchevypickup]

Looks good mike!! Keep up the good work.
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[scotts62]

Very nice! : thumbs:
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[Crash_OK]

Great progress Mike.. you make it look easy… The spot welder looks like the way to go…

[brn agn]

Nice work. Keep up the momentum.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looks good mike!! Keep up the good work.
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Thanks Kyle.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Very nice! : thumbs:
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Thanks Scott.

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Great progress Mike.. you make it look easy… The spot welder looks like the way to go…

Thanks Mark. The spotwelder works great. I think it's quite a bit faster than drilling all the holes, welding and then grinding the welds. Gives it that factory pinch weld look too

Originally Posted by brn agn

Nice work. Keep up the momentum.

Thanks Jesse. I know mine is a piece of cake compared to what you did on your cab.

I hope to be on the downhill side of this cab by the end of the week. I keep thinking it's going to get easier once the cab is done

[sgaylord]

Gotta love progress! Keep on truckin Mike!

Steve

[68 TT]

Nice work Mike. I'd like to pick up a spot welder like that eventually. Nice tool to have on hand.
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[Daaaanz67]

Hey mcbassin just finished reading your build thread. I am new to this site and must say, I know you already heard it but i'll say it again awesome job! I'm only confused on one thing and it was the subject of off setting the motor to clear the a/c compressor. I am currently installing a 4.8l in my 69 c/10. I am using early classic enterprise mounts that appear to look just like yours including the towers. My towers are turned the other way Which has the big ears facing forward.That was were u made that little bracket to secure the tower. My a/c compressor seems to fit between the frame rails just fine but will have to clearance the upper frame rail a bit for the lines. My motor is an 06 with the small compressor did yours come with the large compressor? Is that why you offset the motor? Sorry not trying to high jack this build just confused.
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[68 Four on the Floor]

Cab is coming along. Good job

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by sgaylord

Gotta love progress! Keep on truckin Mike!

Steve

Thanks Steve trying to catch up with your metal work buddy.

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Nice work Mike. I'd like to pick up a spot welder like that eventually. Nice tool to have on hand.
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Thanks Mike, I have had it for years this is the first time I've got to put it to good use.

Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

Hey mcbassin just finished reading your build thread. I am new to this site and must say, I know you already heard it but i'll say it again awesome job! I'm only confused on one thing and it was the subject of off setting the motor to clear the a/c compressor. I am currently installing a 4.8l in my 69 c/10. I am using early classic enterprise mounts that appear to look just like yours including the towers. My towers are turned the other way Which has the big ears facing forward.That was were u made that little bracket to secure the tower. My a/c compressor seems to fit between the frame rails just fine but will have to clearance the upper frame rail a bit for the lines. My motor is an 06 with the small compressor did yours come with the large compressor? Is that why you offset the motor? Sorry not trying to high jack this build just confused.
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Thanks for the kind words and for checking out my build. As far as I know the compressor on mine is the same as your 06. I'm not familiar with the ECE mounts and stands. I guess you looked at the pictures HERE? I would like to see how you mounted you stands. I assume its a 2wd? On my engine the a/c compressor couldn't mount with the adapter plate in the standard location so I had to trim it off, move the stand back and drill some new holes. That's why added the brace because one side wasn't supported. The stands, mounts and clamshells are from stock a 73 and up 1/2 ton chevy. Also have you looked at THIS. It's where I got the info on cutting the adapter plate and bracing it. Glock shows a 73 up but it's basically the same crossmember on the 72 back.

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Cab is coming along. Good job

Thanks Drew. Getting there.

[Daaaanz67]

I wish i knew how to post photos from my I phone cause thats where all my photos are. Now I kind of understand, the ece mounts do not use adapter plates. They actually have their own plate that mounts to the block. Their kit actually gets rid of 72 and down motor mount/towers and use 73-87 towers and motor mounts. My towers sit right on the crossmember just like one of the photos that you refered to in your last post. I also used the ece trans crossmember and they lined up with factory hole in the frame. This kit seems to center the motor, I think It moved the motor foward a little. You can go to their web site early classic enterprise or brothers truckparts to see the mounts. Maybe another member can chime in on this if i'm wrong. Oh yeh my truck is 2wd. You were more creative than me, you fabricated your on mounts I took the easy way out and bought a kit cause I don't have your skills. This is my first conversion but am able to do everything else build my own harness ect.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

I wish i knew how to post photos from my I phone cause thats where all my photos are. Now I kind of understand, the ece mounts do not use adapter plates. They actually have their own plate that mounts to the block. Their kit actually gets rid of 72 and down motor mount/towers and use 73-87 towers and motor mounts. My towers sit right on the crossmember just like one of the photos that you refered to in your last post. I also used the ece trans crossmember and they lined up with factory hole in the frame. This kit seems to center the motor, I think It moved the motor foward a little. You can go to their web site early classic enterprise or brothers truckparts to see the mounts. Maybe another member can chime in on this if i'm wrong. Oh yeh my truck is 2wd. You were more creative than me, you fabricated your on mounts I took the easy way out and bought a kit cause I don't have your skills. This is my first conversion but am able to do everything else build my own harness ect.

I did most of the fabrication because I'm tight with the budget. If I think I can save a few bucks by making or modifying something I will. I guess you know how expensive these projects get in short order.

On the pictures, you should start a photobucket account to host all your pics. Then all you have to do is Click the picture icon at the top copy and paste the link in between the brackets ([IMG]paste image link here[/IMG])

[mcbassin]

The other option and the one I just used. You should be able to do right from your phone is to select the attachment icon at the top and browse for the photo on your phone. It will automatically show up in your post resized. You can upload up to 5 pics at a time I think. They are stored on this site.

[Dieselwrencher]

Great work Mike! That spot welder rocks! I'll need to look into one of them for sure for my next project!

[67cheby]

yep that spot welder is too cool !

[fakerwade]

Great work on the cab Mike! ,, I can't help thinking that if you lived closer "Tangerine" would be done by now!!! (why do all you seriously skilled guys live in Oklahoma??)

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work Mike! That spot welder rocks! I'll need to look into one of them for sure for my next project!

Thanks Ryan, I'm finding myself planning to use in more areas.

Originally Posted by 67cheby

yep that spot welder is too cool !

thanks Mike I'm diggin it too.

Originally Posted by fakerwade

Great work on the cab Mike! ,, I can't help thinking that if you lived closer "Tangerine" would be done by now!!! (why do all you seriously skilled guys live in Oklahoma??)

Thanks Wade. It looks like you guys out in the west have it going on too. There is a bunch of skill all over the country. Just look around.

[screaminchevypickup]

Any new progress?
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Any new progress?

Working on an update with some pictures.

[mcbassin]

On to the passenger side.