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**8man** · 11-10-2021, 01:31 PM

Thanks Joe.

**8man** · 11-19-2021, 10:14 AM

Ok, here is where it is. I have started doing little things like the 3rd brake light and the dome light while waiting on gaskets and stuff. So I thought I'd post some pics of what has been done.

Brake lines to the hydroboost, column shift and steering shaft all hooked up.

IMG_0935 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Routing of the power steering lines.

IMG_0936 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

And the hook up to the power steering pump and gear box.

IMG_0937 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then the part I'm actually looking forward to, after I get some more parts assembled.

IMG_0938 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Yeah, I know, I'm not right! I am going to try to modernize this a little. I have a push button start, and some other goodies to try and install.

That brings me to a question, has anyone used the Dakota Digital auto door lock controller or the headlight controller? I am looking at those, but have not pulled the trigger yet.

rnrdthefox · 12-06-2021, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Ok, here is where it is. I have started doing little things like the 3rd brake light and the dome light while waiting on gaskets and stuff. So I thought I'd post some pics of what has been done.

Brake lines to the hydroboost, column shift and steering shaft all hooked up.

IMG_0935 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Looking really good. What 3rd brake light are you using? I'm in the market for one that will mount flush in the top of the cab just below the interior cab light. Thanks.

**8man** · 12-09-2021, 07:28 PM

Well, I got to spend a couple of hours yesterday afternoon on the truck. I spent the morning through about 2 helping a buddy go get some tools and haul them to his house. Then after that I got to spend a few hours putting on the rider's side front fenders and even started planning a few little things for the electrical.

IMG_0952 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then, this afternoon that same friend came over and helped me put the bed on.

IMG_0951 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

While we didn't get much else done, I can work on a lot by myself.

OutlawDrifter · 11-19-2021, 10:32 AM

Line install looks very sanitary, great job!

**8man** · 11-19-2021, 10:55 AM

Thank you sir.

**oldman3** · 11-19-2021, 11:07 AM

Robert, looking great...Jim

**8man** · 11-19-2021, 11:09 AM

Thanks Jim.

I keep complaining it's going too slow, but I know it takes time. So I'll just keep plugging away at it.

NorCalGal · 11-20-2021, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the updates Robert, I like seeing the process of it all coming together.

**8man** · 11-20-2021, 04:31 PM

Thanks Jan.

I'm now waiting on a shipment from LMC with some gaskets that I need to assemble the front end. When I get those I should be able to make some progress.

Father&son56project · 11-21-2021, 07:02 PM

Everything you do on that build comes out so neat & clean looking!

**8man** · 11-21-2021, 07:39 PM

Thank you. I am trying.

**8man** · 11-22-2021, 10:54 AM

I got 4 hours in on the truck yesterday afternoon. Here is the result.

IMG_0943 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

IMG_0942 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

That is the rider's door with it's guts assembled.

I thought it would be fairly easy, HA. I posted a question on the electric door lock. I had the Altman assembled, then had to disassemble and reassemble, 2 times to get everything working, and I still don't have the lock function working right on the electric lock. Unlock works, but not the lock. When I hit the power it extends and bounces back, like it doesn't have enough travel room. These were supposed to be made for this application!

Oh well, it will lock with the key, so it will work, if I can get the driver's door to work. I'll post that update when it gets done.

**oldman3** · 12-10-2021, 12:24 AM

Truck is really looking good, nice friends...Jim

**joedoh** · 12-10-2021, 12:42 AM

wow thats a gorgeous truck! good to have friends!

**8man** · 12-10-2021, 09:04 AM

Oldcarguy, Jim and Joe, thanks for the kind words.

Yes, it is good to have him around when he can join in the fun.

57FleetsideC4 · 12-10-2021, 11:23 AM

Coming along nicely!! Keep up the great work. Steve

**8man** · 12-10-2021, 11:25 AM

Thanks Steve.

olcarguy · 12-21-2021, 07:50 PM

That hood gap looks better then the factory ever did.....

**oldman3** · 12-21-2021, 08:59 PM

Robert, gaps look great, front shot is super...Jim

OutlawDrifter · 12-21-2021, 09:22 PM

Lookin' good!

dsraven · 12-21-2021, 09:26 PM

Looks really good. Nice to see a painted truck again. Patina is not my thing.

Father&son56project · 12-22-2021, 08:32 AM

Those gaps are way nicer than original on trucks of this age, and that paint is gorgeous!

**8man** · 12-22-2021, 09:25 AM

All, thank you very much for the nice comments.

I spent a lot of time working on the gaps before paint, and I think I got pretty lucky when they went back as well as they did after paint.

Thanks for the nice comments on the paint. When I took the dust cover back to the painter to get it touched up, he just shook his head and said, "be more careful!"

Tempest67 · 12-22-2021, 11:52 AM

very nice,

enjoy the process, looks great

11-10-2021, 01:31 PM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Joe. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-19-2021, 10:14 AM	#2
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Ok, here is where it is. I have started doing little things like the 3rd brake light and the dome light while waiting on gaskets and stuff. So I thought I'd post some pics of what has been done. Brake lines to the hydroboost, column shift and steering shaft all hooked up. IMG_0935 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Routing of the power steering lines. IMG_0936 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr And the hook up to the power steering pump and gear box. IMG_0937 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Then the part I'm actually looking forward to, after I get some more parts assembled. IMG_0938 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Yeah, I know, I'm not right! I am going to try to modernize this a little. I have a push button start, and some other goodies to try and install. That brings me to a question, has anyone used the Dakota Digital auto door lock controller or the headlight controller? I am looking at those, but have not pulled the trigger yet. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

12-09-2021, 07:28 PM	#4
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Well, I got to spend a couple of hours yesterday afternoon on the truck. I spent the morning through about 2 helping a buddy go get some tools and haul them to his house. Then after that I got to spend a few hours putting on the rider's side front fenders and even started planning a few little things for the electrical. IMG_0952 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Then, this afternoon that same friend came over and helped me put the bed on. IMG_0951 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr While we didn't get much else done, I can work on a lot by myself. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-19-2021, 10:32 AM	#5
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: Wife's 48 Line install looks very sanitary, great job! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

11-19-2021, 10:55 AM	#6
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Thank you sir. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-19-2021, 11:07 AM	#7
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Wife's 48 Robert, looking great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-19-2021, 11:09 AM	#8
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Jim. I keep complaining it's going too slow, but I know it takes time. So I'll just keep plugging away at it. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-20-2021, 04:04 PM	#9
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks for the updates Robert, I like seeing the process of it all coming together. __________________ Jan's 53

11-20-2021, 04:31 PM	#10
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Jan. I'm now waiting on a shipment from LMC with some gaskets that I need to assemble the front end. When I get those I should be able to make some progress. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-21-2021, 07:02 PM	#11
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 207	Re: Wife's 48 Everything you do on that build comes out so neat & clean looking!

11-21-2021, 07:39 PM	#12
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Thank you. I am trying. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-22-2021, 10:54 AM	#13
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 I got 4 hours in on the truck yesterday afternoon. Here is the result. IMG_0943 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr IMG_0942 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr That is the rider's door with it's guts assembled. I thought it would be fairly easy, HA. I posted a question on the electric door lock. I had the Altman assembled, then had to disassemble and reassemble, 2 times to get everything working, and I still don't have the lock function working right on the electric lock. Unlock works, but not the lock. When I hit the power it extends and bounces back, like it doesn't have enough travel room. These were supposed to be made for this application! Oh well, it will lock with the key, so it will work, if I can get the driver's door to work. I'll post that update when it gets done. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

12-10-2021, 12:24 AM	#14
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Wife's 48 Truck is really looking good, nice friends...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-10-2021, 12:42 AM	#15
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,770	Re: Wife's 48 wow thats a gorgeous truck! good to have friends! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-10-2021, 09:04 AM	#16
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Oldcarguy, Jim and Joe, thanks for the kind words. Yes, it is good to have him around when he can join in the fun. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204



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12-10-2021, 11:23 AM	#17
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 465	Re: Wife's 48 Coming along nicely!! Keep up the great work. Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

12-10-2021, 11:25 AM	#18
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Steve. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

12-21-2021, 07:50 PM	#19
olcarguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Maynooth, Ontario, Canada Posts: 174	Re: Wife's 48 That hood gap looks better then the factory ever did..... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...82#post8619382

12-21-2021, 08:59 PM	#20
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Wife's 48 Robert, gaps look great, front shot is super...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-21-2021, 09:22 PM	#21
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: Wife's 48 Lookin' good! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

12-21-2021, 09:26 PM	#22
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,946	Re: Wife's 48 Looks really good. Nice to see a painted truck again. Patina is not my thing.

12-22-2021, 08:32 AM	#23
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 207	Re: Wife's 48 Those gaps are way nicer than original on trucks of this age, and that paint is gorgeous!

12-22-2021, 09:25 AM	#24
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,300	Re: Wife's 48 All, thank you very much for the nice comments. I spent a lot of time working on the gaps before paint, and I think I got pretty lucky when they went back as well as they did after paint. Thanks for the nice comments on the paint. When I took the dust cover back to the painter to get it touched up, he just shook his head and said, "be more careful!" __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

12-22-2021, 11:52 AM	#25
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 814	Re: Wife's 48 very nice, enjoy the process, looks great __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

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