Project Vitamin C-10

[joe231]

Originally Posted by MacAttack

NASA called and they said you've got to take out a permit to have something that bright here on Earth.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Old School Kid

I have been out of town and touch for a few weeks.... Just got caught up... It looks great Alan! Maybe I'll bump into you on the 16th?

I figured you were out of town. Thanks Man!! I should be at the cruise on the 16th

[quote=MacAttack;3292660]NASA called and they said you've got to take out a permit to have something that bright here on Earth.

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Very classy Alan,,,very classy.

Originally Posted by joe231

Thanks fellers


I spent my lunch hour plus some trying to find this fitting for the back of the ac compressor. This is my coworkers truck. He didn't know where to get it, he paid someone else to do that stuff.



Here is a link to nostalgicairparts.com

They also have bulkheads for the firewall.



When it comes to plumbing I'm a little slow. I'm looking for the fittings to make this work. I imagine it is a -6 line, but I think I need a metric to an AN fitting on the pump so I can run steel braided line. Then I will need the same style that is standard to AN for the gearbox. I did a few searchs and alot of reading and looking and never could find my answer. Again my coworkers truck for an example

[TR65]

Hey Alan,

Thanks for that air conditioning link! I have been looking for some good dash vents cheap and they seem to have them.

Here is another link for compressor blocks and a lot of other air conditioning stuff.

http://www.docsblocks.com/default.asp

The truck is looking awesome!!

TR

[4dranch]

What..............No more Smokey and the bandit

[TR65]

Hey Alan,

The english power steering gear should use these fittings to convert to #6AN


Aeroquip FBM2964 5/8-18 male inverted flare to #6 AN male $6.95 Summit


Aeroquip FBM2965 11/16-18 male inverted flare to #6 AN male $7.95 Summit


Then the #6 right angle hose ends will fit those like Earl's EAR-809106ERL

TR

[scotts62]

Wow Alan the dash looks awesome all painted up!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by TR65

Hey Alan,

Thanks for that air conditioning link! I have been looking for some good dash vents cheap and they seem to have them.

Here is another link for compressor blocks and a lot of other air conditioning stuff.

http://www.docsblocks.com/default.asp

The truck is looking awesome!!

TR

Thanks TR for the comments and link. I looked at it real quick, it seems like they have alot too offer.

Originally Posted by 4dranch

What..............No more Smokey and the bandit

It was a hard decision. That's the best movie of all time. I might put it back up in time.

Originally Posted by TR65

Hey Alan,

The english power steering gear should use these fittings to convert to #6AN


Aeroquip FBM2964 5/8-18 male inverted flare to #6 AN male $6.95 Summit


Aeroquip FBM2965 11/16-18 male inverted flare to #6 AN male $7.95 Summit


Then the #6 right angle hose ends will fit those like Earl's EAR-809106ERL

TR

I did mention I was a little slow when it comes to plumbing. SO forgive me for what I'm about to type. You mentioned the PS gear being english. I've always used the terms standard or metric. Since metric came from europe so I associate english with the metric system. (Boy, I hate feeling stupid.) My PS gear is a 72 so it should be standard. The fittings that you mentioned are standard. See it is easy to confuse me. Maybe the word english is tripping me up. Thanks for your help and info.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Wow Alan the dash looks awesome all painted up!

Thanks Scott,

[TR65]

Alan,

The English use inches, that's where we picked up the bad habit. The rest of Europe uses metric. Sorry for the confusion, English=Standard. Yep the 71 box would be English, whoops I mean Standard.

TR

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by TR65

Alan,

The English use inches, that's where we picked up the bad habit. The rest of Europe uses metric. Sorry for the confusion, English=Standard. Yep the 71 box would be English, whoops I mean Standard.

TR

Thanks for clearing that up.

Still working one cabinets. It's a long story. I'll leave it at that. Got a little sanding done. The back panel is done. I know that is so exciting. Finally finished installing my front shocks. Had to pick up some new lower bolts. It only took 4 months to do that. But, hey I can mark something off the list.



While I was picking up bolts I picked up the long bolts for the motor mounts. I was missing one of coarse so I had to get 2 that matched. I was going from memory on what diameter bolts I needed. Well you know how the memory works. Thought the bolts were bigger than what they actually are. But did take the water pump off and paint it. Another thing off the list.

[jgh64pkup]

lokking good alan do you have the clamshell motormounts

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I can mark something off the list.

Is that your secret. You have a list???

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Is that your secret. You have a list???

I've got a list too. It's the wifes. She calls it a "Honey do list". It keeps getting in the way of me working on my truck.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

I've got a list too. It's the wifes. She calls it a "Honey do list". It keeps getting in the way of me working on my truck.

I have that same list. Number 1 on my list is avoid the Honey Do List..

[ruffrida2005]

you know I think I need to make a list, I always have to go to the parts store to get something about every day. would make life a lot easier on me.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

lokking good alan do you have the clamshell motormounts

Yes there are (I think). They are 1969 Camaro mounts.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Is that your secret. You have a list???

I have several list only because I can find the one I made before. I need a clip board or something for a central location. I have to write it down or it will be forgotten. Now the secret is out.

Originally Posted by daverod

I've got a list too. It's the wifes. She calls it a "Honey do list". It keeps getting in the way of me working on my truck.

My wife laid a Honey do list on my desk one day and I slid it under the calender. She asked me if I had seen it. I said no. She found it a couple weeks later. It's a big laugh now.

Originally Posted by Strodder

I have that same list. Number 1 on my list is avoid the Honey Do List..

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

you know I think I need to make a list, I always have to go to the parts store to get something about every day. would make life a lot easier on me.

It does help as long as you remember the list.

[Strodder]

Allan, It's a good thing we don't live near each other.

[jgh64pkup]

i should make a list hmm.














no thats too much trouble nevermind.

[jgh64pkup]

ok ill make a list
1:make a list
2:make a list that desribes the first one
3:make a list that tells you what not to forget
1:dont forget the first list
2:dont forget the second list
3:dont forget this list

[jgh64pkup]

hey alan what is that stuff that you spread over panels to smooth them ive seen it on shows where they spread it over the whole panel
is it just regular body filler or is it a special filler
its usually green

[70 Suburban]

thats poly fill. its alot smother and dosnet get near the pin holes or sand scratches. you can use it over primer also. but its hard as a rock. you can also use poly flex

[jgh64pkup]

how hard is poly flex which is better of the two
where do i get it

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Allan, It's a good thing we don't live near each other.

That would be a trip.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

ok ill make a list
1:make a list
2:make a list that desribes the first one
3:make a list that tells you what not to forget
1:dont forget the first list
2:dont forget the second list
3:dont forget this list

That sounds right

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

hey alan what is that stuff that you spread over panels to smooth them ive seen it on shows where they spread it over the whole panel
is it just regular body filler or is it a special filler
its usually green

To be honest, I've never used it. So, I can't be of much help. Sorry.

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

thats poly fill. its alot smother and dosnet get near the pin holes or sand scratches. you can use it over primer also. but its hard as a rock. you can also use poly flex

Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

how hard is poly flex which is better of the two
where do i get it

Check your local AutoBody supply.

Spent the evening sanding. Yehaw!



Bottom of cab still in work. Sanding is bad enough, but laying underneath the cab makes it worse. I'm using DA's as much as possible.



Here are some DA's that I use. I hardly use the one on the right. It is very aggressive and the counter weight can bust knuckles and rip off fingernails. I know all too well. I love the one on the left. It has a fine cut and won't remove fingernails. The mini DA 3" is great for door jambs and tight areas.

[70 Suburban]

lol ive used all three love them also have the HOG.. for when I realy need to get the bondo off.

as far as which to use... poly flex is more for plastic or stuff that will flex more. poly fill is great as a final but only can bea about 1/6 to 1/32 thick or it will crack....its not somthink to use to fill anything . just kinda level.. you can use the same stuff as alan his slick sand method is best for large panels.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

lol ive used all three love them also have the HOG.. for when I realy need to get the bondo off.

as far as which to use... poly flex is more for plastic or stuff that will flex more. poly fill is great as a final but only can bea about 1/6 to 1/32 thick or it will crack....its not somthink to use to fill anything . just kinda level.. you can use the same stuff as alan his slick sand method is best for large panels.

If I need to skim something I use Metal Glaze #416. It's some great stuff. Don't use to fill. It's like syrup, very runny.

[IvelDesigns]

woot! 1000th reply!

still a great build man.