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**Advanced Design** · 01-31-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

I need some input from everyone. Started installing Ed's FiTech unit with a Command Center. My question is should I post this in the engine section, or someplace else. I don't think the LS swap is correct even if it is fuel injection. Let me know what you think...Jim

I vote for the engine section with a link to it posted here.

RockinKees · 02-01-2017, 05:51 AM

Engine section or maybe the Alternate Tinkering section??
And as Doug said, a link to it here.

**oldman3** · 02-02-2017, 12:14 AM

Ok, the efi install will be in the engine section of forums and here is the link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=729238 ...Jim

**oldman3** · 02-02-2017, 08:59 PM

Back on 1/24 I showed a small update on my truck. I had taken the two pieces off that day, and they have been sitting in the shop. Today Mark trimed the black piece and tack welded it together and put in back on the truck. It fits good and lines up nicely. He will finish welding it together then I can start doing some more work on getting it ready...Jim

Here's a couple pics.

**youngrodder** · 02-02-2017, 09:56 PM

The repair looks great. After paint, no one would be any the wiser if you hadn't shared all of the pictures with us...ha ha

Marc,

**Advanced Design** · 02-02-2017, 10:10 PM

They will be good repairs. Bolting in place and then welding to verify positioning is a great idea. Jim, those inner are a work of art.

**oldman3** · 02-02-2017, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

The repair looks great. After paint, no one would be any the wiser if you hadn't shared all of the pictures with us...ha ha

Marc,

Thanks Marc, I would have preferred not to have to make the repairs

...Jim

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

They will be good repairs. Bolting in place and then welding to verify positioning is a great idea. Jim, those inner are a work of art.

Thanks Doug, and thanks about the inner as well...Jim

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-02-2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks Marc, I would have preferred not to have to make the repairs

...Jim

Well then you shouldn't have "aimed" for the deer!

(Sorry, I couldnt resist. Your repairs are WAY better than you'd have gotten at any garden variety autobody shop your insurance would have had you use.)

**oldman3** · 02-03-2017, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Well then you shouldn't have "aimed" for the deer!

(Sorry, I couldnt resist. Your repairs are WAY better than you'd have gotten at any garden variety autobody shop your insurance would have had you use.)

That's was funny Dan, Thanks...Jim

RockinKees · 02-03-2017, 07:17 AM

Repair looks really good so far!
Expert level!!

Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device.
Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it?
I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me...

**oldman3** · 02-03-2017, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Repair looks really good so far!
Expert level!!

Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device.
Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it?
I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me...

Thank you kees, yes that is the cruise control unit. I showed a complete install on this, further back in my thread. I'll check later and let you know page and post number...Jim

lower50's · 02-03-2017, 10:50 AM

Page 24 for the CC. I am trying to find where to buy that unit because it looks like Brandon Distributing is out of business.

reaper71 · 02-03-2017, 06:45 PM

So I put some hrs in on Dad's inner fender today.
Pic #1. Just showing some of the slight gaps that need some welding.

Pic #2. During the TIG welding process.

Pic's #3&4. After it was all welded and metal finished.

Mark...

ChuckDriver · 02-03-2017, 09:23 PM

Nice work!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-03-2017, 11:47 PM

Wow, outstandingly clean work.

**Advanced Design** · 02-03-2017, 11:55 PM

Looks good Mark. Very clean!

**oldman3** · 02-04-2017, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device.
Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it?
I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Page 24 for the CC. I am trying to find where to buy that unit because it looks like Brandon Distributing is out of business.

Lower, I was surprized that they were gone. I did a check for the Smartline AP500 unit, and it seems they are no longer making a universal kit. They have a 9000 unit but its for newer cars. There is another company that has a decent unit, I will check tomorrow and get back to you both...Jim

reaper71 · 02-04-2017, 10:20 AM

JJ,Dan and Doug Thank's guys, just trying to make it as painless as possible as the bodywork goes.

Mark.

**youngrodder** · 02-04-2017, 10:34 AM

Nice metal work Mark....you make that look way too easy.
You will back painted and assembled in no time Jim.

Marc

**oldman3** · 02-04-2017, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device.
Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it?
I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Page 24 for the CC. I am trying to find where to buy that unit because it looks like Brandon Distributing is out of business.

Hey guys, here's a link to Haywire that has a unit very close to what I have, may want to check it out. I've got one of their old catalogs and it sells for around $225.00 Hope this helps..Jim http://www.haywireinc.com/index.cfm/...=cat/cat19.htm

reaper71 · 02-04-2017, 02:24 PM

Thank's Marc.

It just takes practice (and messing things up and redoing) to get metal work dialed in! The nice thing is if it gets messed up you can cut and re weld

Mark.

lower50's · 02-07-2017, 02:29 AM

Thanks Jim that's the one I found as well. I also found I can buy it from action truck center they are 10 min away.
http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php

**oldman3** · 02-07-2017, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Thanks Jim that's the one I found as well. I also found I can buy it from action truck center they are 10 min away.
http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php

Lower, glad their are close to you, and you can actually look and feel the product...Jim

STOCKISH · 02-07-2017, 10:05 AM

Looks awesome! Great work!

**oldman3** · 02-07-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

Looks awesome! Great work!

Thanks Josh...Jim

02-01-2017, 05:51 AM	#1002
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Engine section or maybe the Alternate Tinkering section?? And as Doug said, a link to it here. __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

02-02-2017, 12:14 AM	#1003
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Ok, the efi install will be in the engine section of forums and here is the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=729238 ...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 />

02-02-2017, 08:59 PM	#1004
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Back on 1/24 I showed a small update on my truck. I had taken the two pieces off that day, and they have been sitting in the shop. Today Mark trimed the black piece and tack welded it together and put in back on the truck. It fits good and lines up nicely. He will finish welding it together then I can start doing some more work on getting it ready...Jim Here's a couple pics. Attached Images __________________ 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 />

02-02-2017, 09:56 PM	#1005
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build The repair looks great. After paint, no one would be any the wiser if you hadn't shared all of the pictures with us...ha ha Marc, __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-02-2017, 10:10 PM	#1006
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build They will be good repairs. Bolting in place and then welding to verify positioning is a great idea. Jim, those inner are a work of art. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-03-2017, 07:17 AM	#1010
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Repair looks really good so far! Expert level!! Maybe a dumb question...in your last photo is an electronic device. Is this a Cruise Control computer? If so, what brand and how is it hooked up inside cab to operate it? I was looking for a CC but haven't found the right one for me... __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

02-03-2017, 10:50 AM	#1012
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Page 24 for the CC. I am trying to find where to buy that unit because it looks like Brandon Distributing is out of business. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-03-2017, 06:45 PM	#1013
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build So I put some hrs in on Dad's inner fender today. Pic #1. Just showing some of the slight gaps that need some welding. Pic #2. During the TIG welding process. Pic's #3&4. After it was all welded and metal finished. Mark... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

02-03-2017, 09:23 PM	#1014
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nice work! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

02-03-2017, 11:47 PM	#1015
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Wow, outstandingly clean work. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

02-03-2017, 11:55 PM	#1016
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks good Mark. Very clean! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-04-2017, 10:20 AM	#1018
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build JJ,Dan and Doug Thank's guys, just trying to make it as painless as possible as the bodywork goes. Mark. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

02-04-2017, 10:34 AM	#1019
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nice metal work Mark....you make that look way too easy. You will back painted and assembled in no time Jim. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-04-2017, 02:24 PM	#1021
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Thank's Marc. It just takes practice (and messing things up and redoing) to get metal work dialed in! The nice thing is if it gets messed up you can cut and re weld Mark. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

02-07-2017, 02:29 AM	#1022
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Thanks Jim that's the one I found as well. I also found I can buy it from action truck center they are 10 min away. http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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02-07-2017, 10:05 AM	#1024
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