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**Ol Blue K20** · 12-13-2017, 12:42 AM

Looks great! I guess the hood hinges work good too.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-13-2017, 01:54 AM

Thanks guys. I will see how the new hinges work tomorrow. I forgot to mark where the holes go for the door mirror on the driver's side.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-14-2017, 09:43 PM

Time for some updated pictures of my panel. I got the new hood hinges installed. I like the looks, but they are entirely too stiff closing the hood about the last 12 inches. If you let the hood go when you have it all the way down, it would jump up and hit you in the chin!

Going to call Eddie Motorsports tomorrow and get them to send me lighter struts. Did a little more fussing with the gaps and tightened them up a bit.. Overall pretty happy at this point.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-14-2017, 09:44 PM

Pic of back with lift gate open. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-14-2017, 10:33 PM

Lines and gaps are looking great. It would suck to get knocked out by a hood...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-14-2017, 10:57 PM

I know right.. lol

**DeadheadNM** · 12-15-2017, 12:09 AM

Hinges will compliment the build well! Good choice.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-15-2017, 03:25 PM

Thank you Pete. I hope we get on top of the hinge situation soon. Have lots more work to be done not body related.. lol WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-05-2018, 12:50 AM

Not a lot of progress but we have started body working the doors and shaved the hatch handle.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-05-2018, 09:45 AM

Are you going to put a power activated release on the hatch?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-05-2018, 12:01 PM

Yes, we installed the actuator and linkage earlier. It was always the plan to shave the handle.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-05-2018, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Yes, we installed the actuator and linkage earlier. It was always the plan to shave the handle.

Cool, it's gonna look nice

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2018, 08:18 PM

Nice wok on the panel truck. I really like the gate and split doors.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-06-2018, 01:04 AM

Thank you Ryan.

2006gmcdmax · 01-06-2018, 02:03 AM

It's really coming along now! Looking good. I might be out your way in the next few months. I let you know when. Maybe I can see it in person?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-06-2018, 12:10 PM

Would be happy to show you..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-07-2018, 09:28 PM

It's been a while since I posted some progress pics of my Panel. I have a lot on my plate with our new products coming out, parts sales, new product development and trying to squeeze in some Panel love time... That's why it is such a set back when you get a product that doesn't function as it should. I am of coarse talking about the Eddie Motorsports hood hinges I purchased for my Panel. They didn't work as I felt they should with either the heavy or light duty struts so I sent them back. After doing a lot of research and watching a few videos I decided to try American Billet hinges. Wow what a difference!! The hood opens up all the way and stays open! Doesn't drop a bit. Matter of fact it seems to have a detente to keep it open. It closes nice without having to force it!! I will be looking into carrying their line of hinges for a new product to offer. Anyway here are a few pictures to show you how it's coming along. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-07-2018, 09:35 PM

More pics

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2018, 09:40 PM

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Lookin' good Wes. Glad to hear you have a handle on the hinge problem. Keep pluggin' away when you can, progress is progresss.....

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-07-2018, 10:09 PM

Hood fits nice.nice to know that not only do you sell the product but you have a expectation of good quality...keep plugging away it's looking great!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-07-2018, 10:21 PM

Thanks guys. I do have high expectations, I am that way about everything it would seem...

That has proven more than once to be good for my customers, but hard on the wallet..

WES

**Hart_Rod** · 02-09-2018, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

It's been a while since I posted some progress pics of my Panel. I have a lot on my plate with our new products coming out, parts sales, new product development and trying to squeeze in some Panel love time... That's why it is such a set back when you get a product that doesn't function as it should. I am of coarse talking about the Eddie Motorsports hood hinges I purchased for my Panel. They didn't work as I felt they should with either the heavy or light duty struts so I sent them back. After doing a lot of research and watching a few videos I decided to try American Billet hinges. Wow what a difference!! The hood opens up all the way and stays open! Doesn't drop a bit. Matter of fact it seems to have a detente to keep it open. It closes nice without having to force it!! I will be looking into carrying their line of hinges for a new product to offer. Anyway here are a few pictures to show you how it's coming along. WES

Interested in these hinges, part #s and prices please,

.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-13-2018, 09:03 PM

We made a little more progress. We decided not to use the red hood because it had some hidden issues that would cause us way more headaches. Back to the old hood. We managed to fix the oil can effect so I settled with it. Good news part was it fit better than the red hood, so that was a bonus. We also got the grill fitted. First time in over 15 years that I have seen it with a grill! I fell back in love with it... These are exciting times for me, it will be sad to see it blown apart to start the priming and painting. I think I am going to pull it off it's chassis and have it powder coated while it is apart. I can also fit the engine and transmission easier that way. WES

suville · 02-13-2018, 09:42 PM

Lookin real good Wes, hoods are without a doubt the worst panel on these trucks to straighten and 67-8 are gettin real hard to find Ive got four and only one is good others will take lots of work and still might not save

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-13-2018, 09:53 PM

Looks great Wes, I'm getting excited for ya!

12-13-2017, 12:42 AM	#101
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12-13-2017, 01:54 AM	#102
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12-14-2017, 09:43 PM	#103
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Time for some updated pictures of my panel. I got the new hood hinges installed. I like the looks, but they are entirely too stiff closing the hood about the last 12 inches. If you let the hood go when you have it all the way down, it would jump up and hit you in the chin! Going to call Eddie Motorsports tomorrow and get them to send me lighter struts. Did a little more fussing with the gaps and tightened them up a bit.. Overall pretty happy at this point. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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12-14-2017, 10:33 PM	#105
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Lines and gaps are looking great. It would suck to get knocked out by a hood... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-14-2017, 10:57 PM	#106
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12-15-2017, 03:25 PM	#108
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thank you Pete. I hope we get on top of the hinge situation soon. Have lots more work to be done not body related.. lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-05-2018, 12:50 AM	#109
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Not a lot of progress but we have started body working the doors and shaved the hatch handle. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-05-2018, 09:45 AM	#110
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Are you going to put a power activated release on the hatch? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-05-2018, 12:01 PM	#111
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Yes, we installed the actuator and linkage earlier. It was always the plan to shave the handle. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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01-06-2018, 01:04 AM	#114
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01-06-2018, 02:03 AM	#115
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02-07-2018, 09:28 PM	#117
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! It's been a while since I posted some progress pics of my Panel. I have a lot on my plate with our new products coming out, parts sales, new product development and trying to squeeze in some Panel love time... That's why it is such a set back when you get a product that doesn't function as it should. I am of coarse talking about the Eddie Motorsports hood hinges I purchased for my Panel. They didn't work as I felt they should with either the heavy or light duty struts so I sent them back. After doing a lot of research and watching a few videos I decided to try American Billet hinges. Wow what a difference!! The hood opens up all the way and stays open! Doesn't drop a bit. Matter of fact it seems to have a detente to keep it open. It closes nice without having to force it!! I will be looking into carrying their line of hinges for a new product to offer. Anyway here are a few pictures to show you how it's coming along. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-07-2018, 09:35 PM	#118
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02-07-2018, 09:40 PM	#119
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02-07-2018, 10:09 PM	#120
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Hood fits nice.nice to know that not only do you sell the product but you have a expectation of good quality...keep plugging away it's looking great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-07-2018, 10:21 PM	#121
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thanks guys. I do have high expectations, I am that way about everything it would seem... That has proven more than once to be good for my customers, but hard on the wallet.. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-13-2018, 09:03 PM	#123
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! We made a little more progress. We decided not to use the red hood because it had some hidden issues that would cause us way more headaches. Back to the old hood. We managed to fix the oil can effect so I settled with it. Good news part was it fit better than the red hood, so that was a bonus. We also got the grill fitted. First time in over 15 years that I have seen it with a grill! I fell back in love with it... These are exciting times for me, it will be sad to see it blown apart to start the priming and painting. I think I am going to pull it off it's chassis and have it powder coated while it is apart. I can also fit the engine and transmission easier that way. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-13-2018, 09:42 PM	#124
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02-13-2018, 09:53 PM	#125
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Looks great Wes, I'm getting excited for ya! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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