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Normy71 · 03-10-2011, 08:37 PM

Looks good
Do you have to drill holes for the shock relocators ?
Thanks
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VA72C10 · 03-10-2011, 08:40 PM

frame looks good!

Mieser3 · 03-10-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Normy71

Looks good
Do you have to drill holes for the shock relocators ?
Thanks
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Yes, you have to drill 3 holes in the frame to mount the shock relocators.

Mieser3 · 03-10-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

frame looks good!

Thanks! And thank you for the PB hood hinges!

CheyenneShop · 03-11-2011, 01:50 AM

Looking sweeeeeeet!

bmfpeterson · 03-11-2011, 04:46 PM

looking good buddy did you get your gas tank yet? im still waiting for mine...... but it will be worth it im sure!

I like the look of those rear trailing arms! I built mine out of 2x3 tubing should have just used round looks nicer!

Mieser3 · 03-11-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfpeterson

looking good buddy did you get your gas tank yet? im still waiting for mine...... but it will be worth it im sure!

I like the look of those rear trailing arms! I built mine out of 2x3 tubing should have just used round looks nicer!

Thanks!

Haven't received the gas tank yet. Tracking info says it should be here on Monday......definitely ready for it to arrive so I can get some more things accomplished on the truck.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-11-2011, 06:48 PM

Just found your build thread very nice...

Mieser3 · 03-16-2011, 08:23 PM

Gas tank is now installed. It's a Boyd Welding tank......highly recommended!

Mieser3 · 03-16-2011, 08:28 PM

A few more pics of the tank.....

heymoe · 03-16-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

Gas tank is now installed. It's a Boyd Welding tank......highly recommended!

Very nice!!

**72k5zl1** · 03-16-2011, 08:31 PM

looks goood!

Mieser3 · 03-16-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

looks goood!

Thanks!

CheyenneShop · 03-16-2011, 10:51 PM

me likes!!!

**Captainfab** · 03-17-2011, 02:00 AM

Yes Mr. Boyd does some nice work.

Your truck is looking good

bmfpeterson · 03-17-2011, 11:33 AM

looks good! still have no tracking info its killing me! good progress!

propanemudtruck · 03-17-2011, 12:14 PM

Great project and eh, you're shop's alright too, I guess...

Thanks for the pictures of the detailed progress!

67_ShortFleet · 03-17-2011, 12:46 PM

I wonder if that brown primer would wipe off with lacquer thinner? Then you would have a patina. Are the spindles cpp modular? Keep up the good work!

Mieser3 · 03-17-2011, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_ShortFleet

I wonder if that brown primer would wipe off with lacquer thinner? Then you would have a patina. Are the spindles cpp modular? Keep up the good work!

I never even thought about using lacquer thinner to see if the primer would wipe off......might have to give that a try. Yes, the spindles are CPP modulars but they are 73-87 spindles.

Mieser3 · 03-17-2011, 02:30 PM

I did have a question regarding the routing of the fuel line. The new tank hangs down quite a bit and the inlet for the fuel line is on the bottom right front corner. Will I have any problems with fuel flow seeing as how I'll have to route my fuel line up vertically several inches to be able to tie it to the frame? I was planning on running a 90 degree bend up from the inlet with the fuel line and then running another 90 degree bend to the right to get the fuel line to the frame. Any problems with running that many bends or should I minimize the number of 90's I'm running? At this point I don't plan on running an electric fuel pump.....but will if I need to I guess.

bmfpeterson · 03-17-2011, 02:43 PM

I'm not too sure on the bends but I am planning on the same routing method but i have an electric pump??? I would think that the mechanical pump should be enough to handle the few 90's that you plan on doing????

Mieser3 · 03-17-2011, 02:47 PM

That's what I'm hoping too. I just want to make sure the the fuel flow will not be restricted by that many bends and that there will be no issues getting the fuel to flow up vertically from the inlet on the tank.

67_ShortFleet · 03-17-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

Thanks for the comments everyone.

I never even thought about using lacquer thinner to see if the primer would wipe off......might have to give that a try. Yes, the spindles are CPP modulars but they are 73-87 spindles.

I have VW's also. This guy wet sanded primer off.
http://www.cal-look.com/forum/image-...oject-patina!/

heymoe · 03-17-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

I did have a question regarding the routing of the fuel line. The new tank hangs down quite a bit and the inlet for the fuel line is on the bottom right front corner. Will I have any problems with fuel flow seeing as how I'll have to route my fuel line up vertically several inches to be able to tie it to the frame? I was planning on running a 90 degree bend up from the inlet with the fuel line and then running another 90 degree bend to the right to get the fuel line to the frame. Any problems with running that many bends or should I minimize the number of 90's I'm running? At this point I don't plan on running an electric fuel pump.....but will if I need to I guess.

Jay,
I have a mechanical pump and my tank is the same design and so far I have zero issues with fuel. I have a 90deg fitting at the tank and a 90 correcting the run back to the fuel pump.

Hope this helps.

Mieser3 · 03-17-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by heymoe

Jay,
I have a mechanical pump and my tank is the same design and so far I have zero issues with fuel. I have a 90deg fitting at the tank and a 90 correcting the run back to the fuel pump.

Hope this helps.

That helps a lot. Thanks for the info Matt. I appreciate it.

03-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#101
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03-10-2011, 08:40 PM	#102
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03-11-2011, 01:50 AM	#105
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Looking sweeeeeeet! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

03-11-2011, 04:46 PM	#106
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project looking good buddy did you get your gas tank yet? im still waiting for mine...... but it will be worth it im sure! I like the look of those rear trailing arms! I built mine out of 2x3 tubing should have just used round looks nicer!

03-11-2011, 06:48 PM	#108
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Just found your build thread very nice... __________________ 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..

03-16-2011, 08:23 PM	#109
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Gas tank is now installed. It's a Boyd Welding tank......highly recommended! Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-16-2011, 08:28 PM	#110
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project A few more pics of the tank..... Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-16-2011, 08:31 PM	#112
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03-16-2011, 10:51 PM	#114
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project me likes!!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

03-17-2011, 02:00 AM	#115
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Yes Mr. Boyd does some nice work. Your truck is looking good __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-17-2011, 11:33 AM	#116
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project looks good! still have no tracking info its killing me! good progress!

03-17-2011, 12:14 PM	#117
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Great project and eh, you're shop's alright too, I guess... Thanks for the pictures of the detailed progress! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-17-2011, 12:46 PM	#118
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project I wonder if that brown primer would wipe off with lacquer thinner? Then you would have a patina. Are the spindles cpp modular? Keep up the good work! __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

03-17-2011, 02:30 PM	#120
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project I did have a question regarding the routing of the fuel line. The new tank hangs down quite a bit and the inlet for the fuel line is on the bottom right front corner. Will I have any problems with fuel flow seeing as how I'll have to route my fuel line up vertically several inches to be able to tie it to the frame? I was planning on running a 90 degree bend up from the inlet with the fuel line and then running another 90 degree bend to the right to get the fuel line to the frame. Any problems with running that many bends or should I minimize the number of 90's I'm running? At this point I don't plan on running an electric fuel pump.....but will if I need to I guess. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-17-2011, 02:43 PM	#121
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project I'm not too sure on the bends but I am planning on the same routing method but i have an electric pump??? I would think that the mechanical pump should be enough to handle the few 90's that you plan on doing????



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03-17-2011, 02:47 PM	#122
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project That's what I'm hoping too. I just want to make sure the the fuel flow will not be restricted by that many bends and that there will be no issues getting the fuel to flow up vertically from the inlet on the tank. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

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