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mcbassin · 11-11-2013, 11:17 PM

Here ya go Rob, I hope this helps. Like I said, I have an older model Sure Fit unit but I'm going to make it work. The main reason I made the brackets the whole unit kinda sagged from the weight when I shifted it forward towards the firewall.

mcbassin · 11-11-2013, 11:23 PM

I made a new cover for my Vintage Air connection today. It's just raw machined now but it will be polished when finished. I used the original rubber grommets that came with it. I'm hoping the A/C hoses will mount up then I'll be able to put the bolts in from the inside. Just didn't care for the plastic cover and the fittings didn't hit quite right.

Old left / New right

Inside view

nasqar · 11-11-2013, 11:34 PM

wow

Zoomin · 11-11-2013, 11:37 PM

Mike, when I read your posts two words jump out at me - "I made"

There are so many things you put time and effort into that most people will never see, yet you keep on doing it. That's what separates you from the pack and why your project is so freaking cool. There's so much there.

Keep it going, can't wait to see more.

mcbassin · 11-12-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nasqar

wow

Thanks Eddie.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Mike, when I read your posts two words jump out at me - "I made"

There are so many things you put time and effort into that most people will never see, yet you keep on doing it. That's what separates you from the pack and why your project is so freaking cool. There's so much there.

Keep it going, can't wait to see more.

Thanks Steve. I really enjoy making stuff for this old project. It slows things down but it's kinda rewarding. I have a lot of ideas. Just trying to get this thing painted so I can move on to things more that are more fun.

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-12-2013, 12:46 AM

Great work mike..

Low Elco · 11-12-2013, 11:16 AM

Nice piece! I miss being able to just turn stuff out like that. Looks a lot nicer than the plastic piece.

mcbassin · 11-13-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Great work mike..

Thanks Kyle. and thanks for the help today.

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Nice piece! I miss being able to just turn stuff out like that. Looks a lot nicer than the plastic piece.

Thanks. Nothing better than access to cool machining centers and cad/cam software. Only limit is imagination and time.

mcbassin · 11-13-2013, 09:51 PM

I got some cutting and buffing lessons today, thanks again Kyle.

jlsanborn · 11-13-2013, 10:53 PM

Man, the machined piece is over the top. I'd love to have even a drill press in my shop let alone the gear you've got. The paint is soooo sweet too!!! Nice job McB!

Zoomin · 11-13-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I got some cutting and buffing lessons today, thanks again Kyle.

You did well, grasshopper

jlsanborn · 11-13-2013, 11:45 PM

Man, the machined piece is over the top. I'd love to have even a drill press in my shop let alone the gear you've got. The paint is soooo sweet too!!! Nice job McB!

litew8 · 11-14-2013, 12:24 AM

Nice work

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-13-2013, 10:47 PM

Nice!!

Bennett68C10 · 11-13-2013, 11:18 PM

That looks great Mike

Low Elco · 11-14-2013, 09:23 AM

Lookin' Gooooooood!

my67chevytruck · 11-14-2013, 10:28 AM

Very Nice Work Mike.....

mcbassin · 11-14-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Nice!!

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Man, the machined piece is over the top. I'd love to have even a drill press in my shop let alone the gear you've got. The paint is soooo sweet too!!! Nice job McB!

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

That looks great Mike

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

You did well, grasshopper

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Originally Posted by litew8

Nice work

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Lookin' Gooooooood!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Very Nice Work Mike.....

Thanks guys!

shearjs · 11-14-2013, 12:50 PM

You just continue make awesome stuff for this project. I wish I had your creativity and skills to produce these pieces. Keep up the good work Mike.

mcbassin · 11-19-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shearjs

You just continue make awesome stuff for this project. I wish I had your creativity and skills to produce these pieces. Keep up the good work Mike.

Thanks Jason. I really enjoy designing parts and then making them. It's pretty cool to see a raw piece of metal transform.

mcbassin · 11-19-2013, 09:09 AM

Been working hard on wrapping up the bed. Seems two steps forward and one back every time I turn around. Very close to having all the pieces ready to assemble.
Pretty happy with the way the bed floor turned out. This thing was hammered in every way, rust pits, and dents about every square inch.

Lined the inside of the lower bed panels with Raptor:

Next I prepped the bed floor for raptor Tinted:

ready to shoot:

Crash_OK · 11-19-2013, 09:23 AM

We putting it together tonight?

mcbassin · 11-19-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

We putting it together tonight?

Unfortunately, It looks like a small delay. Possibly tomorrow but doubtful. Notice how I only mocked up one tub? I have to re-clear the other tub today.
I had a small dust nib that I was removing with 1500 grit apparently the clear was thinner than I expected cause I got through and didn't notice till it was way too late.
story of my life

Bennett68C10 · 11-19-2013, 09:31 AM

Nice job Mike, the tinted raptor on the bed floor looks awesome.

Low Elco · 11-19-2013, 09:52 AM

Man, that Raptor looks nice! You're makin' me want to git started! It all looks really good.

11-11-2013, 11:17 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Here ya go Rob, I hope this helps. Like I said, I have an older model Sure Fit unit but I'm going to make it work. The main reason I made the brackets the whole unit kinda sagged from the weight when I shifted it forward towards the firewall. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-11-2013, 11:23 PM	#2
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I made a new cover for my Vintage Air connection today. It's just raw machined now but it will be polished when finished. I used the original rubber grommets that came with it. I'm hoping the A/C hoses will mount up then I'll be able to put the bolts in from the inside. Just didn't care for the plastic cover and the fittings didn't hit quite right. Old left / New right Inside view __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 11-11-2013 at 11:40 PM.

11-11-2013, 11:34 PM	#3
nasqar Here kitty kitty kitty Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perrysville, IN Posts: 548	Re: 1969 Short Wide wow

11-11-2013, 11:37 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, when I read your posts two words jump out at me - "I made" There are so many things you put time and effort into that most people will never see, yet you keep on doing it. That's what separates you from the pack and why your project is so freaking cool. There's so much there. Keep it going, can't wait to see more. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-12-2013, 12:46 AM	#6
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great work mike.. __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-12-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice piece! I miss being able to just turn stuff out like that. Looks a lot nicer than the plastic piece. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-13-2013, 09:51 PM	#9
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I got some cutting and buffing lessons today, thanks again Kyle. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-13-2013, 10:53 PM	#10
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide Man, the machined piece is over the top. I'd love to have even a drill press in my shop let alone the gear you've got. The paint is soooo sweet too!!! Nice job McB! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-13-2013, 11:45 PM	#12
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide Man, the machined piece is over the top. I'd love to have even a drill press in my shop let alone the gear you've got. The paint is soooo sweet too!!! Nice job McB! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-14-2013, 12:24 AM	#13
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-13-2013, 10:47 PM	#14
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice!! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-13-2013, 11:18 PM	#15
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide That looks great Mike __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-14-2013, 09:23 AM	#16
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide Lookin' Gooooooood! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-14-2013, 10:28 AM	#17
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very Nice Work Mike..... __________________ 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

11-14-2013, 12:50 PM	#19
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: 1969 Short Wide You just continue make awesome stuff for this project. I wish I had your creativity and skills to produce these pieces. Keep up the good work Mike. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD



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11-19-2013, 09:09 AM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Been working hard on wrapping up the bed. Seems two steps forward and one back every time I turn around. Very close to having all the pieces ready to assemble. Pretty happy with the way the bed floor turned out. This thing was hammered in every way, rust pits, and dents about every square inch. Lined the inside of the lower bed panels with Raptor: Next I prepped the bed floor for raptor Tinted: ready to shoot: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-19-2013, 09:23 AM	#22
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: 1969 Short Wide We putting it together tonight? __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

11-19-2013, 09:31 AM	#24
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice job Mike, the tinted raptor on the bed floor looks awesome. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-19-2013, 09:52 AM	#25
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide Man, that Raptor looks nice! You're makin' me want to git started! It all looks really good. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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