Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" - Page 28 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Strodder · 01-20-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

The VA kit had some of the mounting bolts, for the evaporator, coming through the exterior firewall, but in keeping with the smooth firewall theme I welded some bolts to the inside of the firewall.

Like I said earlier, nothing elaborate, but progress just the same.

Good idea

greg65 · 01-20-2013, 10:44 PM

Nice work Shannon. You will be out playing in the mud before you know it.
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JOJABOY · 02-05-2013, 12:27 AM

I'm so jealous! Wanting to switch my 69 C20 over to 4X4......And would so love to be back in Canton. Would settle for Ball Ground. LOL

RatRod68 · 02-08-2013, 09:03 PM

2 things...

1) Semper Fi and thanks for your service
2) Great project and of course, that MC attention to detail is outstanding

Greenlee · 02-08-2013, 10:14 PM

Nice work! The truck is looking good.
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sdailey · 03-10-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Nice work Shannon. You will be out playing in the mud before you know it.
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Originally Posted by JOJABOY

I'm so jealous! Wanting to switch my 69 C20 over to 4X4......And would so love to be back in Canton. Would settle for Ball Ground. LOL

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Originally Posted by RatRod68

2 things...

1) Semper Fi and thanks for your service
2) Great project and of course, that MC attention to detail is outstanding

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

Nice work! The truck is looking good.
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Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate the support.

I've been trying to get back in the groove and work on the truck some more here lately.

I'm running a small cap HEI dizzy which requires an external coil. Due to clearance issues with the firewall I really didn't want to mount the coil to the engine or anywhere else in the engine bay for that matter. So after some brainstorming I came up with the idea to mount the coil inside the cab.

I found a hose clamp that would hold the coil and plug welded it to a piece of flat bar.

I found what I thought was the best place inside the cab to mount the bracket and then welded 2 bolts to the firewall. I'm not installing a radio in the factory location so the coil should have plenty of clearance.

The end result. It's kind of an optical illusion, but the top of the coil clears the firewall and the coil wire will go on with no clearance issues. Sorry for the fuzzy pictures.

I plan on running the coil wire through the firewall using the hole where the washer hoses go. I'm rerouting the washer & pump hoses so that hole works out well.

Next, I tackled mounting the hydraulic master cylinder for the clutch. I planned early on in my build to eliminate the factory mechanical linkage. After some research and reading other builds I settled on Wilwood's 3/4" bore master cylinder.

Started out by marking a template on the firewall and drilled some holes.

Next, I had to connect the master cylinder rod to the clutch pedal arm. I ended up using a 5/16 threaded yoke, a coupling nut and some 5/16" solid round rod.

I threaded both ends of the rod and then mocked up the assembly.

After I got everything lined up I marked and drilled a hole in the clutch pedal arm and installed a roll pin.

Final shot before I took it all apart again.

Alan's Classic · 03-10-2013, 11:42 PM

Your doing good grasshopper!
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1985-GMC · 03-11-2013, 12:18 AM

Very nice!

Were you planning on using one of these for the coil wire?

sdailey · 03-11-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Your doing good grasshopper!
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Thanks Alan.

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Very nice!

Were you planning on using one of these for the coil wire?

No. I'm using the factory coil wire and will run it through the firewall hole that the windshield washer and pump hoses go thru. I'll get a blank grommet and punch out the center just big enough for the wire. Basically, the coil will be on the opposite side of the firewall directly behind the distributor. See the attached picture for reference.

swamp rat · 11-15-2013, 08:50 PM

Updates??? Been a while.

sdailey · 12-02-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Updates??? Been a while.

Nothing to write about, still stock piling parts when I can. Our company is in the middle of relocating to a bigger facility and as operations mgr guess who is carrying the load. Also, my wife and I are expecting our second child, a little boy, in February. Needless to say Patches has been put on the back burner for a little while. I've been catching up on builds on here trying to get motivated again.

Alan's Classic · 12-02-2013, 09:11 PM

What our quality time yesterday didnt motivate you?

4dranch · 12-02-2013, 09:49 PM

Shannon,
Congrats on the little one. And the new facility.

sdailey · 12-02-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

What our quality time yesterday didnt motivate you?

It definitely helped.

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Shannon,
Congrats on the little one. And the new facility.

Thanks David.

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-02-2013, 10:47 PM

Shannon,

I stock piled parts for 5yrs before getting back to working on my project, just saying it will always be there when the time is right !

Gary

swamp rat · 12-02-2013, 11:20 PM

Nice to know your still out there! Congrats on the new little one too.

mud.man.rj · 12-03-2013, 12:57 AM

Family first, then the truck for the family, congrat's.

msgross · 12-03-2013, 10:57 PM

Congrats, im stock piling too... Parts, not kids though!

sdailey · 12-04-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Shannon,

I stock piled parts for 5yrs before getting back to working on my project, just saying it will always be there when the time is right !

Gary

You're right Gary. That's what I keep telling myself and everyone else who asks about it.

At least it's not rusting out in a field somewhere.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Nice to know your still out there! Congrats on the new little one too.

Still here. Thank you sir.

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Family first, then the truck for the family, congrat's.

Thank you. No doubt, family first.

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Originally Posted by msgross

Congrats, im stock piling too... Parts, not kids though!

I replied in your build thread, but I'll tell you here as well. Welcome home!!!

Is 2014 the year to complete yours?

my67chevytruck · 02-27-2014, 03:30 PM

Shannon, hope you, and the family are doing great!!

Take care Buddy!

swamp rat · 02-27-2014, 04:05 PM

^^ Ditto that!

msgross · 02-28-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Is 2014 the year to complete yours?

well, we are building a master suite addition this spring, then patio and then my garage gets built...

Funds will be low but at least i'll have a good man cave garage to work on it... planning a 28x34 polebarn with heat...

flashed · 03-23-2014, 03:35 PM

Shannon ,I just found your build and went thru all 28 pages ,you and Alan do great work .Congrats on the new addition to your family .

Mjminino · 01-03-2015, 07:33 AM

You still around????? Your build is awesome brotha! To put it into perspective, I'm not fond of these year trucks and I read your entire build thread, it kept me engaged. Like Alan, you too, do very good explaining and I love that in a build thread!!!

COME BACK.. We need more!

PS Alans thread brought me here. Saw you in multiple pictures/comments and figured I'd read yours too!

PSS Keep up that damn fine work!

Mike

SeventyOne · 02-09-2018, 03:30 PM

Came back to check this out - how's the build?

01-20-2013, 10:44 PM	#677
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice work Shannon. You will be out playing in the mud before you know it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-05-2013, 12:27 AM	#678
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I'm so jealous! Wanting to switch my 69 C20 over to 4X4......And would so love to be back in Canton. Would settle for Ball Ground. LOL

02-08-2013, 09:03 PM	#679
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" 2 things... 1) Semper Fi and thanks for your service 2) Great project and of course, that MC attention to detail is outstanding __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

02-08-2013, 10:14 PM	#680
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice work! The truck is looking good. Posted via Mobile Device

03-10-2013, 11:42 PM	#682
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" Your doing good grasshopper! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-11-2013, 12:18 AM	#683
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Very nice! Were you planning on using one of these for the coil wire? __________________ 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)

11-15-2013, 08:50 PM	#685
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Updates??? Been a while. __________________ 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

12-02-2013, 09:11 PM	#687
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" What our quality time yesterday didnt motivate you? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-02-2013, 09:49 PM	#688
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Shannon, Congrats on the little one. And the new facility. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

12-02-2013, 10:47 PM	#690
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Shannon, I stock piled parts for 5yrs before getting back to working on my project, just saying it will always be there when the time is right ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-02-2013, 11:20 PM	#691
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice to know your still out there! Congrats on the new little one too. __________________ 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

12-03-2013, 12:57 AM	#692
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Family first, then the truck for the family, congrat's. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

12-03-2013, 10:57 PM	#693
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Congrats, im stock piling too... Parts, not kids though! __________________ 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"

02-27-2014, 03:30 PM	#695
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Shannon, hope you, and the family are doing great!! Take care Buddy! __________________ 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

02-27-2014, 04:05 PM	#696
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" ^^ Ditto 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



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03-23-2014, 03:35 PM	#698
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Shannon ,I just found your build and went thru all 28 pages ,you and Alan do great work .Congrats on the new addition to your family .

01-03-2015, 07:33 AM	#699
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" You still around????? Your build is awesome brotha! To put it into perspective, I'm not fond of these year trucks and I read your entire build thread, it kept me engaged. Like Alan, you too, do very good explaining and I love that in a build thread!!! COME BACK.. We need more! PS Alans thread brought me here. Saw you in multiple pictures/comments and figured I'd read yours too! PSS Keep up that damn fine work! Mike

02-09-2018, 03:30 PM	#700
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Came back to check this out - how's the build?

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