69 GMC "Ol' Blue" - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swamp rat · 05-26-2014, 12:22 AM

I think it looks pretty clean, curious how the triangles are held in place, will they be welded?

mx289 · 05-26-2014, 12:32 AM

Very cool idea on the mirrors.

Great looking truck.

mjensen · 05-26-2014, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I think it looks pretty clean, curious how the triangles are held in place, will they be welded?

Yeah, I welded them in today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mx289

Very cool idea on the mirrors.

Great looking truck.

Thank you!!!

mjensen · 05-26-2014, 01:37 AM

Ok, the mirror brackets are done. Next weekend I hope to return to the firewall, and start building the covers for the mirror brackets. If the covers turn out ok, I think I'll end up chroming them.

Name: passMirror.jpg
Views: 724
Size: 33.5 KB

Name: passMirror.jpg
Views: 724
Size: 33.5 KB

Name: passMirror2.jpg
Views: 728
Size: 26.3 KB

Name: mirrorCloseup.jpg
Views: 717
Size: 28.9 KB

mjensen · 05-26-2014, 09:59 PM

Today, I cut the patch for the firewall and got it fitted in. I am going to wait until I have the cab off to actually weld it in. I also started building a cover for the mirror mounting bracket.

Name: firewallPatch1.jpg
Views: 712
Size: 31.4 KB

Name: firewallPatch1.jpg
Views: 712
Size: 31.4 KB

Name: firewallPatch2.jpg
Views: 706
Size: 35.5 KB

I've got a lot of welding and cleaning up to do, but I think it's going to turn out nice.

Name: mirrorCover1.jpg
Views: 706
Size: 27.2 KB

Name: mirrorCover2.jpg
Views: 706
Size: 46.3 KB

swamp rat · 05-27-2014, 01:04 AM

Lookin good!

Hey is that a Campbell Hausfeld compressor a 60 gallon unit? which model? how does it work out for ya? does it run constantly when running die grinders and sanders?

mjensen · 05-27-2014, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Lookin good!

Hey is that a Campbell Hausfeld compressor a 60 gallon unit? which model? how does it work out for ya? does it run constantly when running die grinders and sanders?

Thanks!

It is the 60 gallon unit and does run quite a bit with the grinders running, but keeps up very nicely. I don't have to wait for it to catch back up like I did my old one.

**rgunlock** · 05-28-2014, 12:10 PM

Looking good Mike! Looks like you got motivated and making good progress. Cool idea on the mirror mounts. Your firewall patch reminds me that I am very soon going to have to decide whether to do body work on all the patches I did around my heater core hole, or just cut it all out and replace with a flat panel for after-market AC/heat.

mjensen · 06-01-2014, 02:25 PM

I busted out the wiring harness yesterday. What a mess!

Name: wiring.jpg
Views: 679
Size: 36.8 KB

Mustard72 · 06-01-2014, 10:20 PM

Looks like Grandpa didn't opt for the flux capacitor option...

swamp rat · 06-01-2014, 10:51 PM

Have fun with that.

mjensen · 06-02-2014, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Looks like Grandpa didn't opt for the flux capacitor option...

I think it was on back order, so he just decided to do without

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Have fun with that.

Fun is not the F word that comes to mind

mjensen · 06-30-2014, 08:11 AM

Progress has been very slow lately, but this weekend I did manage to take my core support apart so that I can get it powder coated. I also went to a local wrecking yard and picked up a new wiring harness, since the one that came with my engine was cut up and trashed. $30 is not a bad deal in my opinion. Started striping out the circuits that I won't need. Man what a job

Name: Harness1.jpg
Views: 600
Size: 37.0 KB

Name: Harness2.jpg
Views: 604
Size: 72.6 KB

**rgunlock** · 06-30-2014, 10:19 AM

Good luck with that wiring Mike! I'd have trouble just figuring out what the circuits are for, let alone whether I need them or not. Doesn't help that I know I have all that ahead of me... I anticipate much beer will be consumed while contemplating that mess

Mustard72 · 06-30-2014, 07:27 PM

I'll drink to that!

Good to see you doing something, Mike

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-30-2014, 07:36 PM

Nice work on your patch and mirror brackets! I decided to file my old harness in the trash can because I was nervous about all the crappy wires. Good luck with it!

mjensen · 06-30-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Good luck with that wiring Mike! I'd have trouble just figuring out what the circuits are for, let alone whether I need them or not. Doesn't help that I know I have all that ahead of me... I anticipate much beer will be consumed while contemplating that mess

Beer definitely helps

Luckily there are many forums out there to help out with what goes where and what needs to be kept. Hopefully I'll start cutting/soldering/heat shrinking and beautifying here shortly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustard72

I'll drink to that!

Good to see you doing something, Mike

Thanks Nick!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work on your patch and mirror brackets! I decided to file my old harness in the trash can because I was nervous about all the crappy wires. Good luck with it!

Thanks!!!! This harness is much better than the cut up one as far as the wires are concerned. I do have to replace some of the ends, but all in all, I think it's going to work out. I guess I'll find out in 10 years when I finally get to fire it up

ryanroo · 06-30-2014, 08:40 PM

good luck with the harness! i did that same thing when i did the TBI in my M715. in retrospect, i wish i would have called howell and ordered up a new one, but after a thorough inspection and appropriate treatment of new connections and all that, it works great. its been doing fine for 4 years or so that way.

mjensen · 06-30-2014, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanroo

good luck with the harness! i did that same thing when i did the TBI in my M715. in retrospect, i wish i would have called howell and ordered up a new one, but after a thorough inspection and appropriate treatment of new connections and all that, it works great. its been doing fine for 4 years or so that way.

Thanks! I'm going to need it

I thought about just getting a new one from Howell, but I want to save the money for other items. Plus I need more beer drinking time

mjensen · 07-06-2014, 06:50 PM

For such a long weekend, I sure didn't get much accomplished. I'm starting to realize that doing a project like this yourself is a daunting task..

I did start my wire routing. I'm nowhere close to done, but it feel good to have some forward progress.

Name: harnessreroute2.jpg
Views: 544
Size: 52.5 KB

Name: harnessreroute2.jpg
Views: 544
Size: 52.5 KB

Name: harnessreroute3.jpg
Views: 566
Size: 52.9 KB

mud.man.rj · 07-07-2014, 12:30 AM

That wiring looks nowhere near fun, a lot of work isn't it.

mcbassin · 07-07-2014, 08:13 AM

Quote:

I'm starting to realize that doing a project like this yourself is a daunting task..

This is so true! I tried to do my project 100% myself. I had an offer from my son to do some wiring help on mine, so I took him up on it. I'm about a month or so ahead of where I would because of the help. Sometimes help is a good thing.
Man, do I hate wiring.
Keep up the good work.

Molberg · 07-07-2014, 12:43 PM

Take her one circuit at a time Mike... You'll get it. Nice progress... Lookin good. You got one or 2 more circuits to hash out there then the original motor I'm guessing. Lol.

mjensen · 07-07-2014, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That wiring looks nowhere near fun, a lot of work isn't it.

I definitely wouldn't put it on my top 10 favorite tasks, but I do enjoy knowing every circuit on there and what it does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

This is so true! I tried to do my project 100% myself. I had an offer from my son to do some wiring help on mine, so I took him up on it. I'm about a month or so ahead of where I would because of the help. Sometimes help is a good thing.
Man, do I hate wiring.
Keep up the good work.

Thanks! I wish I had someone that would come by and give me a good swift kick in the git'r'dun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molberg

Take her one circuit at a time Mike... You'll get it. Nice progress... Lookin good. You got one or 2 more circuits to hash out there then the original motor I'm guessing. Lol.

Thanks! I wish it looked half as nice as your ride! That thing is awesome!

Yeah, there seems to be a lot more than I remember before I started this project. My plan so far...stare, document, drink, stare, cut, solder and repeat

**rgunlock** · 08-26-2014, 06:56 PM

Hey Mike, pulling your build out of the archives

3 day weekend coming up, would be great to see an update!

05-26-2014, 12:22 AM	#651
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I think it looks pretty clean, curious how the triangles are held in place, will they be welded? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-26-2014, 12:32 AM	#652
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Very cool idea on the mirrors. Great looking truck. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

05-26-2014, 01:37 AM	#654
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ok, the mirror brackets are done. Next weekend I hope to return to the firewall, and start building the covers for the mirror brackets. If the covers turn out ok, I think I'll end up chroming them. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

05-26-2014, 09:59 PM	#655
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Today, I cut the patch for the firewall and got it fitted in. I am going to wait until I have the cab off to actually weld it in. I also started building a cover for the mirror mounting bracket. I've got a lot of welding and cleaning up to do, but I think it's going to turn out nice. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

05-27-2014, 01:04 AM	#656
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Lookin good! Hey is that a Campbell Hausfeld compressor a 60 gallon unit? which model? how does it work out for ya? does it run constantly when running die grinders and sanders? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-28-2014, 12:10 PM	#658
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looking good Mike! Looks like you got motivated and making good progress. Cool idea on the mirror mounts. Your firewall patch reminds me that I am very soon going to have to decide whether to do body work on all the patches I did around my heater core hole, or just cut it all out and replace with a flat panel for after-market AC/heat. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

06-01-2014, 02:25 PM	#659
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I busted out the wiring harness yesterday. What a mess! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

06-01-2014, 10:20 PM	#660
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks like Grandpa didn't opt for the flux capacitor option... __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

06-01-2014, 10:51 PM	#661
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Have fun with that. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

06-30-2014, 08:11 AM	#663
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Progress has been very slow lately, but this weekend I did manage to take my core support apart so that I can get it powder coated. I also went to a local wrecking yard and picked up a new wiring harness, since the one that came with my engine was cut up and trashed. $30 is not a bad deal in my opinion. Started striping out the circuits that I won't need. Man what a job __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

06-30-2014, 10:19 AM	#664
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Good luck with that wiring Mike! I'd have trouble just figuring out what the circuits are for, let alone whether I need them or not. Doesn't help that I know I have all that ahead of me... I anticipate much beer will be consumed while contemplating that mess __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

06-30-2014, 07:27 PM	#665
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I'll drink to that! Good to see you doing something, Mike __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

06-30-2014, 07:36 PM	#666
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice work on your patch and mirror brackets! I decided to file my old harness in the trash can because I was nervous about all the crappy wires. Good luck with it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-30-2014, 08:40 PM	#668
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" good luck with the harness! i did that same thing when i did the TBI in my M715. in retrospect, i wish i would have called howell and ordered up a new one, but after a thorough inspection and appropriate treatment of new connections and all that, it works great. its been doing fine for 4 years or so that way. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

07-06-2014, 06:50 PM	#670
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" For such a long weekend, I sure didn't get much accomplished. I'm starting to realize that doing a project like this yourself is a daunting task.. I did start my wire routing. I'm nowhere close to done, but it feel good to have some forward progress. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-07-2014, 12:30 AM	#671
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" That wiring looks nowhere near fun, a lot of work isn't it. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-07-2014, 12:43 PM	#673
Molberg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manitoba Posts: 644	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Take her one circuit at a time Mike... You'll get it. Nice progress... Lookin good. You got one or 2 more circuits to hash out there then the original motor I'm guessing. Lol. __________________ -Project Nitemare- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607359

08-26-2014, 06:56 PM	#675
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Hey Mike, pulling your build out of the archives 3 day weekend coming up, would be great to see an update! __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.