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SFTorange · 06-17-2011, 11:42 AM

I got my heater controller mounted up this morning and the gauge cluster installed. It's really starting to look like a truck! The Vintage Air cable converters have turned out great. Hopefully they'll start advertising a custom fit Gen IV system for our trucks in the near future. Until then, though, the universal setup has been surprisingly easy to install.

More pics later.

SFTorange · 06-18-2011, 10:56 AM

Here is a picture of the gauge cluster installed. I'm glad I chose to maintain the stock looking dash.

SFTorange · 06-23-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by structures

I like that, my biggest issue with the vintage air was loosing the deluxe controls, now it seems I wouldn't have to. I have always preferred the construction of vintage air system but "old air" makes that electronic controller that looks just like the cable one. I was contemplating trying to adapt that to the vintage air. I wish vintage air would re-produce an electronic controller. Although your method here looks really slick.

Oh i did read that thread a few months ago. I get on this website and get inundated with information and never can remember who said what and who installed this and that!

Thanks a lot.

No problem, I know just what you mean, and I'm glad I could help. Some days I ponder what this project would have been like without this forum. I can tell you, it would have been a lot harder and much less nice. The FAQ section is a goldmine! If you look down the list, you'll see that I've done the headlight relay upgrade, disc brake swap, sway bar installation, split brake lines, wing window rebuild, big back window conversion, and built custom bed wood.

66-PMD-GMC · 06-18-2011, 11:03 AM

Very nice, clean looking Chevy dash.

SFTorange · 06-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Ok, so I've done a lot of work without much noteworthy progress. I've been cleaning up the wiring and getting ready for the headlight relay upgrade. I wired up the Vintage Air unit and routed the heater hoses, and the blower works great. Now I just need to route the a/c hoses and get them crimped.

SFTorange · 06-23-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Very nice, clean looking Chevy dash.

Thanks! Just what I was going for.

Dino Driver · 06-24-2011, 12:59 AM

Have you mounted the wiper motor yet? I'm putting a 64 frame under my 60 cab and I took the mounting bracket from the 64 cab but I can't remember what the sheet metal looked like. Could you take inside and outside pics of that area?

SFTorange · 06-24-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino Driver

Have you mounted the wiper motor yet? I'm putting a 64 frame under my 60 cab and I took the mounting bracket from the 64 cab but I can't remember what the sheet metal looked like. Could you take inside and outside pics of that area?

I don't know if these will help, but hopefully!

Dino Driver · 06-24-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SFTorange

I don't know if these will help, but hopefully!

That is perfect! The pics even answered some questions I didn't know I had yet!

SFTorange · 06-27-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

Just went through this entire build, Wow! You have my attention!!!!! Can't wait to see it done!

Thanks! I'm hoping to have it finished up by the end of the summer. Things are getting pretty close.

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Originally Posted by Dino Driver

That is perfect! The pics even answered some questions I didn't know I had yet!

Glad I could help!

SFTorange · 06-27-2011, 09:02 AM

We got quite a bit done this weekend. I picked up my bed at the body shop so I could rough in the wood and figure out where the holes need to be drilled. It took us quite a while, but we got it done. I also got my a/c hoses cut and ready to be crimped. It's supposed to be 95 here tomorrow, so it gives me comfort knowing that I'll be cruising with a/c when this thing is done!

glos55 · 06-24-2011, 11:52 AM

Just went through this entire build, Wow! You have my attention!!!!! Can't wait to see it done!

pope · 07-18-2011, 05:54 PM

So is the suburban next?!

SFTorange · 07-18-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pope

So is the suburban next?!

That's up to my Dad (and his pocketbook) to decide! I think he plans to keep it as a driver for now. We'll try to fix up some of the rusty sheet metal, but it runs and drives great as is. I think it will be better classified as a "budget build".

By the way, is that your truck I see along I-90 in Belgrade every time I drive through?

pope · 07-18-2011, 06:25 PM

LOL yeah thats my truck.

pope · 08-03-2011, 07:05 PM

not even a sneak peek?!

Maxxd07 · 08-07-2011, 12:52 PM

This is a great looking project and not even too far from me!

Vega_67C10 · 08-07-2011, 03:15 PM

Very nice job! I got nothing else to say, just very nice.

SFTorange · 08-07-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxxd07

This is a great looking project and not even too far from me!

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

Very nice job! I got nothing else to say, just very nice.

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

SFTorange · 08-07-2011, 10:57 PM

Time for the big reveal. I'm still waiting on the tailgate, fuel filler cover, and seats to be finished up, but I've got it running good and have been doing some tentative drives around the neighborhood. It still needs to have the panel gaps adjusted one more time, and I need to spend a lot of time checking for loose bolts, etc.

To say the least, I'm on cloud nine.

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structures · 08-08-2011, 10:26 AM

Man that's awesome!

chevyrestoguy · 08-08-2011, 12:43 PM

You did such a nice job on that truck, Caleb. It's beautiful!

bigblok77 · 08-08-2011, 03:47 PM

Very nice, I myself work well when I see good progress as I see here.
great job!

SFTorange · 08-08-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by structures

Man that's awesome!

Thanks! I almost don't know what to do with myself since its so close to being completely finished.

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

You did such a nice job on that truck, Caleb. It's beautiful!

Thanks Alex. It handles really well on the road too. The front sway bar made a big difference.

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Originally Posted by bigblok77

Very nice, I myself work well when I see good progress as I see here.
great job!

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 08-09-2011, 01:09 AM

I agree! Very very nice job

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Originally Posted by structures

Man that's awesome!

06-17-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck I got my heater controller mounted up this morning and the gauge cluster installed. It's really starting to look like a truck! The Vintage Air cable converters have turned out great. Hopefully they'll start advertising a custom fit Gen IV system for our trucks in the near future. Until then, though, the universal setup has been surprisingly easy to install. More pics later.

06-18-2011, 10:56 AM	#2
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck Here is a picture of the gauge cluster installed. I'm glad I chose to maintain the stock looking dash. Attached Images

06-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#4
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: The Brown Truck Very nice, clean looking Chevy dash. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

06-23-2011, 11:51 PM	#5
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck Ok, so I've done a lot of work without much noteworthy progress. I've been cleaning up the wiring and getting ready for the headlight relay upgrade. I wired up the Vintage Air unit and routed the heater hoses, and the blower works great. Now I just need to route the a/c hoses and get them crimped. Attached Images

06-24-2011, 12:59 AM	#7
Dino Driver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 107	Re: The Brown Truck Have you mounted the wiper motor yet? I'm putting a 64 frame under my 60 cab and I took the mounting bracket from the 64 cab but I can't remember what the sheet metal looked like. Could you take inside and outside pics of that area? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456437

06-27-2011, 09:02 AM	#11
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck We got quite a bit done this weekend. I picked up my bed at the body shop so I could rough in the wood and figure out where the holes need to be drilled. It took us quite a while, but we got it done. I also got my a/c hoses cut and ready to be crimped. It's supposed to be 95 here tomorrow, so it gives me comfort knowing that I'll be cruising with a/c when this thing is done! Attached Images

06-24-2011, 11:52 AM	#12
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: The Brown Truck Just went through this entire build, Wow! You have my attention!!!!! Can't wait to see it done!

07-18-2011, 05:54 PM	#13
pope Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Mt Posts: 130	Re: The Brown Truck So is the suburban next?! __________________ Where the hell did my coffee cup go?!!

07-18-2011, 06:25 PM	#15
pope Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Mt Posts: 130	Re: The Brown Truck LOL yeah thats my truck. __________________ Where the hell did my coffee cup go?!!

08-03-2011, 07:05 PM	#16
pope Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Mt Posts: 130	Re: The Brown Truck not even a sneak peek?! __________________ Where the hell did my coffee cup go?!!

08-07-2011, 12:52 PM	#17
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: The Brown Truck This is a great looking project and not even too far from me! __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

08-07-2011, 03:15 PM	#18
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: The Brown Truck Very nice job! I got nothing else to say, just very nice. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

08-07-2011, 10:57 PM	#20
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck Time for the big reveal. I'm still waiting on the tailgate, fuel filler cover, and seats to be finished up, but I've got it running good and have been doing some tentative drives around the neighborhood. It still needs to have the panel gaps adjusted one more time, and I need to spend a lot of time checking for loose bolts, etc. To say the least, I'm on cloud nine. Before.. After!

08-08-2011, 10:26 AM	#21
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: The Brown Truck Man that's awesome! __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

08-08-2011, 12:43 PM	#22
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: The Brown Truck You did such a nice job on that truck, Caleb. It's beautiful! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527



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08-08-2011, 03:47 PM	#23
bigblok77 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 70	Re: The Brown Truck Very nice, I myself work well when I see good progress as I see here. great job! __________________ Wes 1965 chevy c-10 short fleet,http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=474572 1999 dodge swb 3.9 DD 2002 chevy 2500 hd 6.0 4x4 (ol' ladys truck)

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