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**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

FINALLY got the Lokar parking brake the way I wanted it and got the boot to fit without interference from the mounting bolts. I also fabbed up a (I think) pretty sweet shifter for the overdrive unit so I won't have to use that ugly cable and big red knob under the dash.(US Gear V2, not Gearvendors) I'll get the shifter handle chromed to match the other two, but I think it turned out kinda neat. I wanted the E brake handle to stick up some cuz I think it gives a little bit of the "old truck" look.

How about some more info on that parking brake lever install? Is that stand-off you fabricated necessary for mechanical reasons too or just to make the boot fit right, as you mentioned? Maybe a Lokar part number for it?

crossfire84 · 11-10-2012, 01:16 PM

sweet!!!

*itstheshu* · 11-10-2012, 03:58 PM

Finished up the wiring. So I threw the seat back in and took it for a drive.

waybad · 11-10-2012, 04:23 PM

put points plugs cap rotor

_Ogre · 11-10-2012, 07:48 PM

drove mine

good looking parking brake speedbump
i may need to add one to my truck this winter

OrrieG · 11-10-2012, 10:28 PM

ac condensate drain line and started fitting doors.
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meter swinger · 11-10-2012, 10:35 PM

I pulled it out of the garage for first time in about three months. Then it started snow. So i fiqured what the hell, went back into the garage and made a martini and watched some football.

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tttuba · 11-10-2012, 11:03 PM

got the adapters and the stock wheels on.

mknittle · 11-11-2012, 11:51 AM

[quote=_Ogre;5695722]drove mine

Show off

Daze57 · 11-11-2012, 12:09 AM

meter swinger

i hope it was very dry where you are ! (i mean the martini)

meter swinger · 11-11-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

meter swinger

i hope it was very dry where you are ! (i mean the martini)

LOL. Dry and Dirty my friend.

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4DSEVEN · 11-11-2012, 08:09 AM

Rear fenders got painted.

Speedbumpauto · 11-11-2012, 09:55 AM

That's a pretty fender! Dan, I've grumped about Lokar boot fit before but my limited ability has yet to figure out how to mount that brake(I've used 2) in a way that the mounting bolts or nuts don't interfere with what I consider proper mounting of the boot trim ring. I made the valence or standoff in order to have the trim ring screw down flat with 10-24 nutserts(I hate sheet metal screws) and lay flat with the carpet and still be able to remove the brake assembly if needed. Had to do the same thing with the floor mounted shifter. Maybe I'm just too picky but if they made those boot/ trim rings an inch wider on both, the problem would be solved, IMO. I got the angle I wanted by mounting the front of the brake down to the floor and the rear up through the bottom of the floor. Then I had to fabricate a new link for the cables out of 1x3 tubing since the Lokar link isn't wide enough to clear the bolt the mounting ears attach with. A simple redesign would make that brake infinitely more versitile. Close up pics if you want or need.

Sin7 · 11-12-2012, 12:36 AM

this was actually yesterday:

Caravan with several buddies to a local show

And today i sprayed my wrap around cab white

OrrieG · 11-12-2012, 01:43 AM

Resumed work on the gas fill tube. After weeks of trying to find an easy fix, got out the hack saw, hole saw and welder. Hour later think I have a workable solution.

yossarian19 · 11-12-2012, 11:37 PM

Got the alternator bracket & alternator installed. Bolted up the tensioner to the block. Discovered that I don't have the necessary bolts to mount the PS pump, A, and B that it's going to take another $50 + bolts to finish mounting accessories to the Vortec.
Next go-round, I'm buying a complete engine. Nickeled and Dimed by Ebay...

Sin7 · 11-13-2012, 10:55 AM

400 mile round trip last night to pick this up...

NEWFISHER · 11-13-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin7

400 mile round trip last night to pick this up...

Sin, You could post pic's of your truck geting groceries and I would stare at it. Picking up a cool little chop is bad azz too!

I was up til 1 am wrestling seat covers onto the frames. Fingers are sore from pulling and hog ringing!

Sin7 · 11-13-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Sin, You could post pic's of your truck geting groceries and I would stare at it. Picking up a cool little chop is bad azz too!

I was up til 1 am wrestling seat covers onto the frames. Fingers are sore from pulling and hog ringing!

haha thanks Fisher !.. My wife has actually taken the truck to buy groceries a few times. I keep asking her to take pics in the parking lot but she just rolls her eyes .lol...

Man i know what you're fingers are feeling. I volunteered to help a buddy with his seats and it wasn't easy. We were so tired by the end of it that we didn't even drink the 6 pack we bought to celebrate.

focusedontheprize · 11-13-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin7

400 mile round trip last night to pick this up...

Had to be awesome for the people able to see it at the gas station. Old work horse with a bobber in the back.

What are the specs on the bike?

focusedontheprize · 11-13-2012, 01:08 PM

Alternator bracket just arrived. Packing up for the commute on Friday. Finishing the fuel lines, installing the new bushings, and situating the clutch/brakes are the goals. Maybe stay in Saturday and work on the seats.

Daze57 · 11-13-2012, 01:15 PM

Sin7

v v nice bobber ya got there whuts da story ?
also your four eye is v v nice

Sin7 · 11-13-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Had to be awesome for the people able to see it at the gas station. Old work horse with a bobber in the back.

What are the specs on the bike?

It was definately exciting driving down the highway and getting thumbsup. This is my first long distance haul with my truck. She did great. I thought the 600lb bike would take a toll on my rear suspension but it held up real well. The bike is a 1400cc Intruder. Motor was rebuilt a few months ago. The previous owner ran into a financial bind and had to part with it. I plan on laying a custom paint job on the tank and reworking the rear fender. Other than that she's ready to enjoy.

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Alternator bracket just arrived. Packing up for the commute on Friday. Finishing the fuel lines, installing the new bushings, and situating the clutch/brakes are the goals. Maybe stay in Saturday and work on the seats.

SOunds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you.

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Originally Posted by Daze57

Sin7

v v nice bobber ya got there whuts da story ?
also your four eye is v v nice

Thanks Daze.

NEWFISHER · 11-13-2012, 06:02 PM

Fruits of my labor last night

OrrieG · 11-14-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Fruits of my labor last night

I know you are flipping the truck but I would rethink the fuel filter. Engine compartment does look nice.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542661

11-10-2012, 01:16 PM	#2
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11-11-2012, 08:09 AM	#12
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Rear fenders got painted.

11-11-2012, 09:55 AM	#13
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? That's a pretty fender! Dan, I've grumped about Lokar boot fit before but my limited ability has yet to figure out how to mount that brake(I've used 2) in a way that the mounting bolts or nuts don't interfere with what I consider proper mounting of the boot trim ring. I made the valence or standoff in order to have the trim ring screw down flat with 10-24 nutserts(I hate sheet metal screws) and lay flat with the carpet and still be able to remove the brake assembly if needed. Had to do the same thing with the floor mounted shifter. Maybe I'm just too picky but if they made those boot/ trim rings an inch wider on both, the problem would be solved, IMO. I got the angle I wanted by mounting the front of the brake down to the floor and the rear up through the bottom of the floor. Then I had to fabricate a new link for the cables out of 1x3 tubing since the Lokar link isn't wide enough to clear the bolt the mounting ears attach with. A simple redesign would make that brake infinitely more versitile. Close up pics if you want or need.

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Sin7 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 129	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? this was actually yesterday: Caravan with several buddies to a local show And today i sprayed my wrap around cab white __________________ Sin7 = Luis 1959 Apache

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Resumed work on the gas fill tube. After weeks of trying to find an easy fix, got out the hack saw, hole saw and welder. Hour later think I have a workable solution. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the alternator bracket & alternator installed. Bolted up the tensioner to the block. Discovered that I don't have the necessary bolts to mount the PS pump, A, and B that it's going to take another $50 + bolts to finish mounting accessories to the Vortec. Next go-round, I'm buying a complete engine. Nickeled and Dimed by Ebay...

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focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Alternator bracket just arrived. Packing up for the commute on Friday. Finishing the fuel lines, installing the new bushings, and situating the clutch/brakes are the goals. Maybe stay in Saturday and work on the seats. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

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