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mjensen · 07-02-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Think your tired now, once you get the parts have to install them..

No!!!!! I was hoping some friends would stop by and do it for me!

I'm hoping this will be the kick in the pants that I need to get rolling again!

mud.man.rj · 07-02-2015, 11:37 PM

Well maybe your friends will stop by and kick you in the pants

It is nice to get new parts friends or all you.

mjensen · 07-02-2015, 11:41 PM

Ha!

Well, thanks to this forum I was able to order all the parts for my drag link. Somehow I lost the original one. Oh well, the ends probably needed to be replaced anyway.

I should have a little bit to do tomorrow!

mud.man.rj · 07-02-2015, 11:46 PM

At least you can find parts somewhere somehow when it is a Gm product, I just bought a 77 Jeep Cherokee Chief wide axle, wow, most of it is AMC, so still trying to figure out what parts are from who, very interesting truck but has personality.

mjensen · 07-03-2015, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

At least you can find parts somewhere somehow when it is a Gm product, I just bought a 77 Jeep Cherokee Chief wide axle, wow, most of it is AMC, so still trying to figure out what parts are from who, very interesting truck but has personality.

That is so true! Sounds like a great project! Well, except for the PITA of finding parts

mud.man.rj · 07-03-2015, 04:09 PM

The challenge is part of the fun in building it, or make parts..

mjensen · 07-08-2015, 11:26 PM

Yeah! Parts came! This weekend should see some progress!!

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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-08-2015, 11:41 PM

Nice parts pile brother!

mjensen · 07-08-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice parts pile brother!

Thanks! I even got a free hat!

mcbassin · 07-09-2015, 07:59 AM

Awesome parts score!

**rgunlock** · 07-09-2015, 10:25 PM

Uh-oh, you've got no excuse not to get busy now

mjensen · 07-10-2015, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome parts score!

Thanks Mike!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Uh-oh, you've got no excuse not to get busy now

No kidding right?

Now I just need to figure out how to cram all this crap in there!

mjensen · 07-11-2015, 12:21 AM

Very small update, but I was able to get the cargo light installed. It was a little nerve-racking because it never had one before, and I was hoping my measurements were right. I think it turned out pretty good though!

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**rgunlock** · 07-11-2015, 10:54 AM

Looks centered and even - nice job!

mjensen · 07-11-2015, 12:05 PM

Thanks Rick! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Not too bad for a computer geek

Today, I'll be working on the drag link, AC Vents and firewall, possibly a little of the wiring harness. I'm trying to get all of the cab modifications done so that I can send this puppy down to a friend to get some paint on it. I still have a ways to go for that, but hopefully I can be done slicing and dicing this weekend.

mjensen · 07-12-2015, 12:39 PM

Yesterday felt pretty productive. I was able to get the drag link fitted, as well as the side AC vents cut. I'm going to try and get the center one cut today.

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Not too bad considering all I had was an air saw and hand file.
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mud.man.rj · 07-12-2015, 01:15 PM

Don't envy you on the dash holes, looks like lots of fun, man the suspension looks so nice being all new.

mjensen · 07-13-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Don't envy you on the dash holes, looks like lots of fun, man the suspension looks so nice being all new.

Yeah, I was really nervous about cutting these holes. But I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

I was able to get the center vent cut and fitted in. I also started working on the patches to the firewall. The big one needs some more work, but the fuse panel block off is ready to tack.

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7dee2 · 07-14-2015, 10:59 AM

Nice work Mike looks perfect! Glad to see you back at it. I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on the A/C kit. We need to go this route with my 1/2 ton project.

**rgunlock** · 07-14-2015, 02:45 PM

Hacking and chopping! Looking really good, but I have to tell you that your tag is showing. I only feel comfortable telling you that from one computer geek to another

mjensen · 07-15-2015, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Nice work Mike looks perfect! Glad to see you back at it. I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on the A/C kit. We need to go this route with my 1/2 ton project.

Thanks Brett! It's definitely nice to get moving forward on this thing. I'll let you know how it turns out.

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

Hacking and chopping! Looking really good, but I have to tell you that your tag is showing. I only feel comfortable telling you that from one computer geek to another

Thanks Rick! Little geek speak never hurt anyone

mjensen · 07-19-2015, 11:41 PM

Well, I was going to work on the truck but I decided to work on my welding cart instead. BTW, I am very happy to be able to post this update. As I was tearing down my old cart, I pulled the mig off of it which caused it to tip, and the bottle fell to the floor. The gauges missed the wall by about an inch. Had it knocked that gauge off, who knows what would have happened.

Tore down the old cart
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I'm pretty happy with how these welds turned out.
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mjensen · 07-26-2015, 11:20 AM

I finally finished my welding cart project last night. One less side project taking up valuable garage space

. I may get some time today to work on the truck. I think as far as modifications are concerned, all I need to do is patch the firewall, and get the AC box mounted. I then need to turn my attention to the door skins. After that is completed, I think I'll be ready to turn it over to a painter friend and start getting some color on this beast!

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**rgunlock** · 07-26-2015, 01:27 PM

Very nice job on the cart Mike! Looks like it fits the bill.

mud.man.rj · 07-26-2015, 02:50 PM

Very nice welding cart, what do you have on there, mig, tig and plasma cutter.

07-02-2015, 11:37 PM	#827
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well maybe your friends will stop by and kick you in the pants It is nice to get new parts friends or all you. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-02-2015, 11:41 PM	#828
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ha! Well, thanks to this forum I was able to order all the parts for my drag link. Somehow I lost the original one. Oh well, the ends probably needed to be replaced anyway. I should have a little bit to do tomorrow! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-02-2015, 11:46 PM	#829
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" At least you can find parts somewhere somehow when it is a Gm product, I just bought a 77 Jeep Cherokee Chief wide axle, wow, most of it is AMC, so still trying to figure out what parts are from who, very interesting truck but has personality. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-03-2015, 04:09 PM	#831
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" The challenge is part of the fun in building it, or make parts.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-08-2015, 11:26 PM	#832
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Yeah! Parts came! This weekend should see some progress!! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-08-2015, 11:41 PM	#833
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice parts pile brother! __________________ 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.*

07-09-2015, 07:59 AM	#835
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Awesome parts score! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-09-2015, 10:25 PM	#836
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Uh-oh, you've got no excuse not to get busy now __________________ 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

07-11-2015, 12:21 AM	#838
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Very small update, but I was able to get the cargo light installed. It was a little nerve-racking because it never had one before, and I was hoping my measurements were right. I think it turned out pretty good though! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-11-2015, 10:54 AM	#839
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks centered and even - nice job! __________________ 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

07-11-2015, 12:05 PM	#840
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Thanks Rick! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Not too bad for a computer geek Today, I'll be working on the drag link, AC Vents and firewall, possibly a little of the wiring harness. I'm trying to get all of the cab modifications done so that I can send this puppy down to a friend to get some paint on it. I still have a ways to go for that, but hopefully I can be done slicing and dicing this weekend. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-12-2015, 12:39 PM	#841
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Yesterday felt pretty productive. I was able to get the drag link fitted, as well as the side AC vents cut. I'm going to try and get the center one cut today. Not too bad considering all I had was an air saw and hand file. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-12-2015, 01:15 PM	#842
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Don't envy you on the dash holes, looks like lots of fun, man the suspension looks so nice being all new. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-14-2015, 10:59 AM	#844
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,964	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice work Mike looks perfect! Glad to see you back at it. I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on the A/C kit. We need to go this route with my 1/2 ton project. __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

07-14-2015, 02:45 PM	#845
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Hacking and chopping! Looking really good, but I have to tell you that your tag is showing. I only feel comfortable telling you that from one computer geek to another __________________ 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



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07-19-2015, 11:41 PM	#847
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, I was going to work on the truck but I decided to work on my welding cart instead. BTW, I am very happy to be able to post this update. As I was tearing down my old cart, I pulled the mig off of it which caused it to tip, and the bottle fell to the floor. The gauges missed the wall by about an inch. Had it knocked that gauge off, who knows what would have happened. Tore down the old cart I'm pretty happy with how these welds turned out. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-26-2015, 11:20 AM	#848
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I finally finished my welding cart project last night. One less side project taking up valuable garage space . I may get some time today to work on the truck. I think as far as modifications are concerned, all I need to do is patch the firewall, and get the AC box mounted. I then need to turn my attention to the door skins. After that is completed, I think I'll be ready to turn it over to a painter friend and start getting some color on this beast! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-26-2015, 01:27 PM	#849
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Very nice job on the cart Mike! Looks like it fits the bill. __________________ 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

07-26-2015, 02:50 PM	#850
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Very nice welding cart, what do you have on there, mig, tig and plasma cutter. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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