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**lolife99** · 07-23-2011, 10:35 PM

I know it doesn't look like much,... but they are ready to install.
I swapped out the window locks,... from another set that wasn't so pitted.

Tomorrows project is new window weatherstrip and 1 regulator install. (because 1 is backordered),... and installing the vent windows.

Here's my workbench after todays "little" project. Ha.

bollybib · 07-24-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's my workbench after todays "little" project. Ha.

Seems like every time I tackle an "easy job", I end up with a mass of tools strewn around the project just like that.

VA72C10 · 07-23-2011, 10:35 PM

Nice work! That's one job I'll leave to someone else

mcbassin · 07-23-2011, 11:05 PM

Nice work on the wing window rebuild. I'm diggin the shop made throttle cable bolt you made. You got some skills bro. I like the way you think for sure. Keep the fast update coming.

**lolife99** · 07-23-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the wing window rebuild. I'm diggin the shop made throttle cable bolt you made. You got some skills bro. I like the way you think for sure. Keep the fast update coming.

Thanks.
This thread is making me work on the truck.

VA72C10 · 07-23-2011, 11:11 PM

The chrome on those look really nice. Were they just a nice original set or did you re-do that?

**lolife99** · 07-23-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

The chrome on those look really nice. Were they just a nice original set or did you re-do that?

The pics don't show how bad they are.
They have minor pitting.
My truck has black/rusty vent windows,... and I didn't want to completely remove the glass and powdercoat or paint the frames,... so I'm adding these originals, that I got from member Teeitup.

My blazer and my red '69 have SUPER nice chrome vent windows.
I just haven't been able to fine a nice set for Ginger.
So these will be fine for this old truck.

**STP67-72** · 07-23-2011, 11:55 PM

Truck looks great. Keep em coming. I got to order one of those tools for vent windows.

**lolife99** · 07-24-2011, 07:35 PM

Another small update.
Today I installed my tilt column.
I purchased a rebuilt tilt from member KevsClassics.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748.
This is my second tilt column that I've bought from Kevin.
The quality of his rebuilds are second to none.

Also got the brake pedal adjusted for the Wilwood M/C.
I had it set,... but then after installing the column and the lower bracket (with the brake pedal rubber bumper) changed the final position of the push rod.
I think the M/C is on for good now.

The other project was replacing all window weatherstrip and installing the newly rebuilt vent windows.
This was a battle of "aftermarket parts".
I ordered all my weatherstrip from Classic Parts of America.
The door glass channel and division bar gaskets were fine.
The window "fuzzys" (seals) were terrible.
They are coming back off.
(I've already ordered new window seals from Steele Rubber Products).

I also installed new window regulators.
The LH side was back ordered from Classic Parts.
So I installed the RH regulator.
Typical job that would be better with two people,... but it works great.
Since I wanted to get the drivers side done,... I decided to use a NOS regulator that I purchased here in the classifieds.
The NOS regulator has a rub in it.
Like metal to metal in a just one spot.
Aftermarket wins this time.

Here's some crappy cell pics,...

**lolife99** · 07-24-2011, 07:39 PM

I know the tilt column doesn't fit the "plain jane" truck theme,... but I'm going to lower the seat brackets,... so it's a necessity.
Plus I needed an auto column since this truck originally had a 3-speed column.

mcbassin · 07-24-2011, 07:52 PM

Nice work Keith and no worries about the tilt. I think they are near mandetory anyway. It looks like Kevin does a first class job on the tilt rebuilds.

VA72C10 · 07-24-2011, 08:03 PM

The chrome windows look much better! And we'll give you a pass on the tilt....what's one extra lever among friends

67chevy1series · 07-25-2011, 02:42 AM

nice progress truck looks good. you inspire me to not be scared to do the difficult task of rebuilding my vent windows which need new chrome rubbers and windows there basically trashed but they are 67 chrome and hard to find. so i want to keep them.

stealthy '69 · 07-25-2011, 08:15 PM

i thought you said you weren't getting much done? it looks like you're moving right along at a pretty good pace. Keep up the good work.

**lolife99** · 07-25-2011, 08:19 PM

Thanks for all the comments.
This thread keeps me motivated.
Waiting on some parts to come in now.
Still have plenty to do.
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oldblue1968chevy · 07-26-2011, 11:56 AM

What parts are comming in..

Blazn C5 · 07-28-2011, 01:14 PM

Very cool project. Your truck and n2billets have me thinkin I shouldnt have passed on the original paint steppers I had a chance to buy over the years.

mcbassin · 07-28-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazn C5

Very cool project. Your truck and n2billets have me thinkin I shouldnt have passed on the original paint steppers I had a chance to buy over the years.

Steppers are awesome. I loved my 67 I had many years ago. Good thing I have enough parts to build one some day. Too bad no original paint on them though.

**lolife99** · 07-29-2011, 10:58 PM

Not much of an update.
I've been working on painting a few small pieces and buying misc. parts.
I did get my steering shaft installed earlier in the week.

I spent all day getting NO-LIFE out of storage, and cleaning it up.
I'm going to get "side tracked" on this truck this weekend.
(that is one ugly bedside,...)

n2billet · 07-29-2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

No much of an update.
I've been working on painting a few small pieces and buying misc. parts.
I did get my steering shaft installed earlier in the week.

I spent all day getting NO-LIFE out of storage, and cleaning it up.
I'm going to get "side tracked" on this truck this weekend.
(that is one ugly bedside,...)

That's what I'm talking about! If the bedside bothers you I will gladly take it off your hands!

**lolife99** · 07-29-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

That's what I'm talking about! If the bedside bothers you I will gladly take it off your hands!

Bring an extra trailer to Kansas,...
Ha.

70k52wd · 07-29-2011, 11:43 PM

That shaft has some curve to it.
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-30-2011, 09:51 AM

Hey kieth those brake line holders are custom correct? You did build those from nothing or are they some modified item?

**lolife99** · 07-30-2011, 10:20 AM

I bought them online.
They came from a place that sells clamps for VW rail buggys.

Here's the original thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=line+clamp

mcbassin · 07-30-2011, 01:23 PM

Keith,
From the looks of this ride, I think you have doing some planning for a while

I love all the subtle custom details. Keep the pics coming.

07-23-2011, 10:35 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger I know it doesn't look like much,... but they are ready to install. I swapped out the window locks,... from another set that wasn't so pitted. Tomorrows project is new window weatherstrip and 1 regulator install. (because 1 is backordered),... and installing the vent windows. Here's my workbench after todays "little" project. Ha. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-23-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Ginger Nice work! That's one job I'll leave to someone else __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-23-2011, 11:05 PM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Ginger Nice work on the wing window rebuild. I'm diggin the shop made throttle cable bolt you made. You got some skills bro. I like the way you think for sure. Keep the fast update coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-23-2011, 11:11 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Ginger The chrome on those look really nice. Were they just a nice original set or did you re-do that? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-23-2011, 11:55 PM	#8
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,666	Re: Project: Ginger Truck looks great. Keep em coming. I got to order one of those tools for vent windows. __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

07-24-2011, 07:35 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger Another small update. Today I installed my tilt column. I purchased a rebuilt tilt from member KevsClassics. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748. This is my second tilt column that I've bought from Kevin. The quality of his rebuilds are second to none. Also got the brake pedal adjusted for the Wilwood M/C. I had it set,... but then after installing the column and the lower bracket (with the brake pedal rubber bumper) changed the final position of the push rod. I think the M/C is on for good now. The other project was replacing all window weatherstrip and installing the newly rebuilt vent windows. This was a battle of "aftermarket parts". I ordered all my weatherstrip from Classic Parts of America. The door glass channel and division bar gaskets were fine. The window "fuzzys" (seals) were terrible. They are coming back off. (I've already ordered new window seals from Steele Rubber Products). I also installed new window regulators. The LH side was back ordered from Classic Parts. So I installed the RH regulator. Typical job that would be better with two people,... but it works great. Since I wanted to get the drivers side done,... I decided to use a NOS regulator that I purchased here in the classifieds. The NOS regulator has a rub in it. Like metal to metal in a just one spot. Aftermarket wins this time. Here's some crappy cell pics,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-24-2011, 07:39 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger I know the tilt column doesn't fit the "plain jane" truck theme,... but I'm going to lower the seat brackets,... so it's a necessity. Plus I needed an auto column since this truck originally had a 3-speed column. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Ginger Nice work Keith and no worries about the tilt. I think they are near mandetory anyway. It looks like Kevin does a first class job on the tilt rebuilds. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-24-2011, 08:03 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Ginger The chrome windows look much better! And we'll give you a pass on the tilt....what's one extra lever among friends __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-25-2011, 02:42 AM	#13
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project: Ginger nice progress truck looks good. you inspire me to not be scared to do the difficult task of rebuilding my vent windows which need new chrome rubbers and windows there basically trashed but they are 67 chrome and hard to find. so i want to keep them.

07-25-2011, 08:19 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger Thanks for all the comments. This thread keeps me motivated. Waiting on some parts to come in now. Still have plenty to do. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-26-2011, 11:56 AM	#16
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project: Ginger What parts are comming in.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-28-2011, 01:14 PM	#17
Blazn C5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 347	Re: Project: Ginger Very cool project. Your truck and n2billets have me thinkin I shouldnt have passed on the original paint steppers I had a chance to buy over the years.

07-29-2011, 10:58 PM	#19
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger Not much of an update. I've been working on painting a few small pieces and buying misc. parts. I did get my steering shaft installed earlier in the week. I spent all day getting NO-LIFE out of storage, and cleaning it up. I'm going to get "side tracked" on this truck this weekend. (that is one ugly bedside,...) Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-06-2011 at 11:31 PM.

07-29-2011, 11:43 PM	#22
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Ginger That shaft has some curve to it. Posted via Mobile Device



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07-30-2011, 09:51 AM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Project: Ginger Hey kieth those brake line holders are custom correct? You did build those from nothing or are they some modified item? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-30-2011, 10:20 AM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger I bought them online. They came from a place that sells clamps for VW rail buggys. Here's the original thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=line+clamp __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 07-30-2011 at 03:03 PM.

07-30-2011, 01:23 PM	#25
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Ginger Keith, From the looks of this ride, I think you have doing some planning for a while I love all the subtle custom details. Keep the pics coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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