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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
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Great metal work Kevin! Appreciate all your pointers along with the pics Sure would like to do the firewall on my 67 like this Will be watching closely how you setup the AC feedthru I used a Vintage Air Sure Fit system on our 69 Firebird. A good system except the one thing I don't like is the feedthru at the firewall. It's kinda cheap looking plastic and the hoses come out to the engine bay at wierd angles. Next time I want a much cleaner setup, maybe even hide it away from view. |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Today was a productive day after my honey do list was complete. I had to get all the out side lights up before I was distracted out in the shop LOL!
Then I started on the A/C unit mounts so nothing would bolt through the fire wall like they are designed for. I made a simple little bracket for above the trans hump that holds a stud for the unit to bolt. I also welded a bolt to the top side of the lower dash lip and then added a caged nut to the fire wall and a small bracket to the back of the unit. I did LowBuck and Lemon Drop this way and so far so good. I also got the last plate installed on the fire wall and just need to grind down the welds. I then started the new cowl for the truck. I took a factory radio delete cowl and sliced it up for parts then started reworking the good cowl. I still have plenty of work to do to get it finished up but should be done with the entire project Sunday. What do you think of the cowl?? This is the first time I have done one this way (owners idea not mine) and I think it looks slick! Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() |
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I'm diggin the new cowl!
Which was easier? This one? Or a filled cowl with wiper arm holes?
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cowl looks good!
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
The cowl looks good! Just wondering if the owner has a plan for wipers? Or not planning on driving it in the rain? He is in CA right? It doesn't rain there anyway.
It seems like the Vintage Air setup hangs pretty low under the dash. I assume they make it so it doesn't hang any lower than the OEM unit? Keep it up! |
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Thanks Kevin, You drive low buck all the time right? How do you like the Vintage Air setup? Keeps you warm and cool? any issues with the vents, hoses, controls? I want to buy one of these kits for a daily driver, just have a hard time justifying $1125.
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Other than that it is a great system and I will be putting one just like it into the 4Dr Tahoe I am building as well. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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That cowl looks great man i might have to send mine out too you
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Well I have a few old gas line holes to fill in the floor once I flip it up and I also need to drill the holes for the 68 style door mirrors and then it is ready for pick up!
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Can't you talk him out of using those ugly '68 mirrors?
All that custom work and those mirrors? I have them on my '69,... but not by choice.
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when can I dop my cab off for the same treatment?
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The finished cab looks great! I'm wondering if the finish we see in the photo is bare metal or have you put some kind of rust inhibiting primer?
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Just Gibbs brand oil and yes it can be painted right over!
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the lights look great
Love how you mounted the VA, I think i'm going with the all electric version...right now it's not looking good for a christmas gift ![]()
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Since no one asked I will. whats up with the drawin on the wall???
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please say this will somehow be gas powered
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lol damn thats a nice toy your building your for your son. i love watching these builds, you make EVERYTHING look too easy...great work
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Very cool I had seen that before but did not know you were making it into a pick up thanks.. Thread hijack off back to out regularly scheduled program.
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Gas, Elect or pull power I have not decided yet
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Looking good! What size of wheels are you going to be using for your son's roadster truck? Man that is one lucky kid! Girls are going to be chasing him down the street with that kind of truck..
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Thats the project you wont do a build thread on but constantly tease us with pics. ahaha
BUILD THREAD IMMEDIATELY. LOL. Looks REALLy good kevin
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