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mud.man.rj · 01-09-2018, 08:22 PM

I knew you couldn't help yourself, haha, keep us posted, wondering also.
Mudman.

jeh · 01-09-2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Wha? Interested to see where this goes.

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Originally Posted by builtbyKane

I'm guessing easier accessfor vintage air install

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

I knew you couldn't help yourself, haha, keep us posted, wondering also.
Mudman.

It does involve the Vintage Air, the 4 holes that were already in the smooth firewall were going to create me a lot of problems with the brackets and definitely getting the hard lines thru. So I pondered on it last night and decided to weld the holes and drill new ones using the panel supplied by vintage air as template. I’ll post progress pics as I go....

mud.man.rj · 01-09-2018, 09:48 PM

and then after that, what's next

Just kidding, all you do and attention to detail is what makes the truck yours and a nicer build, don't forget to drive it and enjoy it.
Mudman.

jeh · 01-09-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

and then after that, what's next

Just kidding, all you do and attention to detail is what makes the truck yours and a nicer build, don't forget to drive it and enjoy it.
Mudman.

I’m going to drive this one!!!
One set of holes gone and a skim coat of “mud”

jeh · 01-09-2018, 11:00 PM

My buddy came over this morning for an extra hand in the sheet metal removal and I told him since we were this far into it might as well do an Ls swap. The wife didn’t think it was very humorous!!!!
Might leave that alone for a couple years

**Vic1947** · 01-09-2018, 11:38 PM

When I saw the firewall and read you were going to switch over to the GenIV kit for the 67-72 C10's, I wondered what you were planning for the lines. Now I know. Did you get the paint code from the PO or just having the store do a color match?

jeh · 01-10-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic1947

When I saw the firewall and read you were going to switch over to the GenIV kit for the 67-72 C10's, I wondered what you were planning for the lines. Now I know. Did you get the paint code from the PO or just having the store do a color match?

I got about a quart from the previous owner, but the can also has all the info on it to if I would ever need more!!!

jeh · 01-10-2018, 08:04 PM

First round of primer!!!

mud.man.rj · 01-10-2018, 10:31 PM

Fast work and nice work too.
Mudman.

jeh · 01-10-2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Fast work and nice work too.
Mudman.

Thanks Mudman, I'm trying not to hurry to fast but trying to get it done before I go back to work next Monday. I took off from Christmas to Jan 15 till the permits came thru on our next job.

mud.man.rj · 01-10-2018, 11:26 PM

Well I appreciate fast work, nice to see a change, I tend to put everyone else's projects before mine, but they do pay for my build that way, always interesting to see your changes and ideas.
Mudman.

jeh · 01-11-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Well I appreciate fast work, nice to see a change, I tend to put everyone else's projects before mine, but they do pay for my build that way, always interesting to see your changes and ideas.
Mudman.

I’m getting close to finishing up the “changes” till I drive it this summer and see how things pan out!!!

jeh · 01-11-2018, 08:39 PM

While waiting around for primer to dry and getting everything ready to spray the red I did manage to drill the holes and install the fender emblems

mud.man.rj · 01-11-2018, 11:58 PM

Remenber when the fender badges said 910 or 920, can't remember why, was a lot of years ago that the truck I saw at mud drags had it and someone explained, you simple 10 is a nice touch.
Mudman.

jeh · 01-12-2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Remenber when the fender badges said 910 or 920, can't remember why, was a lot of years ago that the truck I saw at mud drags had it and someone explained, you simple 10 is a nice touch.
Mudman.

I may be wrong, but I think the Canadian GMC’s were the 910/920

Bennett68C10 · 01-12-2018, 09:05 AM

Nice job on the firewall.

jeh · 01-12-2018, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice job on the firewall.

Thanks Keith, here’s the finished product. I’m very happy with it, I haven’t made up my mind about color sanding and buffing yet. The paint laid out pretty smooth, see what it looks like in a day or two!!!

Orange67 · 01-12-2018, 07:03 PM

Really nice work, and truck, man.

sduckworth13 · 01-12-2018, 10:51 PM

I'm a little behind here. Nice work Jason!!

jeh · 01-12-2018, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange67

Really nice work, and truck, man.

Thanks Justin

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

I'm a little behind here. Nice work Jason!!

Thanks Scott, have you been doing ok?

sduckworth13 · 01-13-2018, 12:31 AM

Everything is good here. I'm always browsing for trucks though, it's cheaper than actually owning one lol.

jeh · 01-13-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Everything is good here. I'm always browsing for trucks though, it's cheaper than actually owning one lol.

Very true, I bought one ready to roll this time and still tore it apart!!!!!

jeh · 02-05-2018, 10:17 AM

This weekend I focused on finishing everything inside so all I have left is put the sheet metal back on. The Vintage Air is complete except for having the ends crimped, the column and wheel is installed, the neutral safety switch about ate my lunch on this one but I got it!!!!

**Vic1947** · 02-05-2018, 12:32 PM

Looks great, Jason! Perfect blend of stock and custom touches.

MaximusD · 02-05-2018, 03:17 PM

Your build looks great Jason, if you don't mind my asking, what steering wheel is that?

01-09-2018, 08:22 PM	#51
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed I knew you couldn't help yourself, haha, keep us posted, wondering also. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-09-2018, 09:48 PM	#53
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed and then after that, what's next Just kidding, all you do and attention to detail is what makes the truck yours and a nicer build, don't forget to drive it and enjoy it. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-09-2018, 11:00 PM	#55
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed My buddy came over this morning for an extra hand in the sheet metal removal and I told him since we were this far into it might as well do an Ls swap. The wife didn’t think it was very humorous!!!! Might leave that alone for a couple years __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

01-09-2018, 11:38 PM	#56
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,053	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed When I saw the firewall and read you were going to switch over to the GenIV kit for the 67-72 C10's, I wondered what you were planning for the lines. Now I know. Did you get the paint code from the PO or just having the store do a color match? __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

01-10-2018, 08:04 PM	#58
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed First round of primer!!! Attached Images __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

01-10-2018, 10:31 PM	#59
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Fast work and nice work too. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-10-2018, 11:26 PM	#61
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Well I appreciate fast work, nice to see a change, I tend to put everyone else's projects before mine, but they do pay for my build that way, always interesting to see your changes and ideas. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-11-2018, 08:39 PM	#63
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed While waiting around for primer to dry and getting everything ready to spray the red I did manage to drill the holes and install the fender emblems Attached Images __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

01-11-2018, 11:58 PM	#64
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Remenber when the fender badges said 910 or 920, can't remember why, was a lot of years ago that the truck I saw at mud drags had it and someone explained, you simple 10 is a nice touch. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-12-2018, 09:05 AM	#66
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Nice job on the firewall. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-12-2018, 07:03 PM	#68
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Really nice work, and truck, man. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

01-12-2018, 10:51 PM	#69
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed I'm a little behind here. Nice work Jason!! __________________ Scott

01-13-2018, 12:31 AM	#71
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Everything is good here. I'm always browsing for trucks though, it's cheaper than actually owning one lol. __________________ Scott

02-05-2018, 10:17 AM	#73
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed This weekend I focused on finishing everything inside so all I have left is put the sheet metal back on. The Vintage Air is complete except for having the ends crimped, the column and wheel is installed, the neutral safety switch about ate my lunch on this one but I got it!!!! Attached Images __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-05-2018, 12:32 PM	#74
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,053	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Looks great, Jason! Perfect blend of stock and custom touches. __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas



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02-05-2018, 03:17 PM	#75
MaximusD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 53	Re: Project “Already Built” 68 Shortbed Your build looks great Jason, if you don't mind my asking, what steering wheel is that?

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