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Bentblazer · 07-30-2011, 10:43 PM

Looks good Keith!

72BlckButy · 07-31-2011, 10:43 AM

Guys... I've been fortunate enough to check out this truck first hand and know that he is putting great attention to detail. This thing will be slick when it's done.

I would have given up on the steering linkage.

**lolife99** · 07-31-2011, 08:34 PM

Today I did some painting on parts for my red '69.
So while that was drying,... I decided to tackle the last two brake lines on my Dropmember chassis.
(the top two in the prop valve,... with the 180 degree bends)
These were from the Wilwood M/C down to the frame mounted SSBC proportioning valve.
I like the challenge of bending brake lines, but was worried about scratching my freshly painted firewall.
It seems like the more bending and flaring, of brake lines that you do,... the better you get.
Not the case for me.
It still took several hours.
The line seperators are a "Made 4 You" product from Summit Racing,... that came in last week..

hot trux · 07-31-2011, 10:28 PM

looks great!!!,as usual!

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Today I did some painting on parts for my red '69.
So while that was drying,... I decided to tackle the last two brake lines on my Dropmember chassis.
(the top two in the prop valve,... with the 180 degree bends)
These were from the Wilwood M/C down to the frame mounted SSBC proportioning valve.
I like the challenge of bending brake lines, but was worried about scratching my freshly painted firewall.
It seems like the more bending and flaring, of brake lines that you do,... the better you get.
Not the case for me.
It still took several hours.
The line seperators are a "Made 4 You" product from Summit Racing,... that came in last week..

**lolife99** · 07-31-2011, 08:38 PM

The Wilwood M/C allows you to install the brake lines on the LH or RH side.
I wanted to install them on the RH side,... but they were going to be directly in the way of the column shift linkage,... so this is the route I went.

mcbassin · 07-31-2011, 09:01 PM

Nice work on the brake lines. What kind of material is that? How hard was it to bend to the shape you wanted? I am currently fighting with some pre-bent lines. They don't exactly fit the way I expected. These will be the last ones I buy. The next ones I will bend myself for sure.

**lolife99** · 07-31-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the brake lines. What kind of material is that? How hard was it to bend to the shape you wanted? I am currently fighting with some pre-bent lines. They don't exactly fit the way I expected. These will be the last ones I buy. The next ones I will bend myself for sure.

These are started as 5' sticks of 3/16" brake line from NAPA.
Pretty easy to bend with a good bender.

**N2TRUX** · 07-31-2011, 09:13 PM

Nice work Keith. Looks like some decent progress to me.

n2billet · 07-31-2011, 09:33 PM

Nice clean work Keith!

Q: What did you use to plug the dipstick hole on the passenger side of the block?

**lolife99** · 07-31-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Nice clean work Keith!

Q: What did you use to plug the dipstick hole on the passenger side of the block?

The crate engine came with a bag full of steel plugs. (2 or 3).
I was going to get them from my local GM parts guy,... but I found them hiding under the cardboard intake cover.

n2billet · 07-31-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

The crate engine came with a bag full of steel plugs. (2 or 3).
I was going to get them from my local GM parts guy,... but I found them hiding under the cardboard intake cover.

Figures: I guess mine fell out after they dropped the motor......

jasonhall · 07-31-2011, 10:19 PM

Looks very clean.. Im keeping this info for my 69!

**72 Super** · 08-19-2011, 08:09 PM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&d=1311994517

Keith, you have some nice projects, but I really like your shop!

Ray

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-31-2011, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the link... Ill have to order some monday..

bguild · 08-06-2011, 11:20 PM

Keith I now know where my seat came from.. Your truck looks great. Keep up the good work.

**lolife99** · 08-06-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bguild

Keith I now know where my seat came from.. Your truck looks great. Keep up the good work.

Yep,... it came from this truck.
I wanted to keep it,... but I needed the room.

n2billet · 08-07-2011, 10:14 AM

Any updates for the weekend?
Posted via Mobile Device

**lolife99** · 08-07-2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2billet

Any updates for the weekend?
Posted via Mobile Device

I've been working on the other truck.

Painter D · 08-07-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I've been working on the other truck.

Can't you multi-task.

belowme51 · 08-07-2011, 10:30 AM

looks great man...great job on the brake lines!

tcb-1 · 08-18-2011, 10:02 PM

I'm gone for a few months and I come back to this!!!! Holy crap Keither, you have been a busy man!!

let me say, I only give my "clean, eye satisfying build" award out to the most deserving..... you my friend now have your name on that trophy.

Ginger is a beauty. Bravo, congrats, and all that stuff!!!

**lolife99** · 08-18-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

I'm gone for a few months and I come back to this!!!! Holy crap Keither, you have been a busy man!!

let me say, I only give my "clean, eye satisfying build" award out sparingly. you my friend now have your name on that trophy.

Ginger is a beauty. Bravo, congrats, and all that stuff!!!

Thanks, Doug.
I love your old heater delete plate on this truck.
It's going to be a slow build.

tcb-1 · 08-18-2011, 10:11 PM

yeah, I noticed that!! those look sick! a slow build is good. slow = more detail and better, thought out plans.

stop over if your in the neighborhood sometime. be nice to catch up!

64shortc10 · 08-19-2011, 07:22 PM

This is a very nice build. Builds like this make me want to spend the extra cash and spend the extra time to build a QUALITY truck! And with guys like Kevin from LFD living only a few blocks away from my house I know my truck could end up as nice as yours! Keep them pics and updates coming! I can't wait to see this one turn out!
Tony from Norcal

**lolife99** · 08-19-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

This is a very nice build. Builds like this make me want to spend the extra cash and spend the extra time to build a QUALITY truck! And with guys like Kevin from LFD living only a few blocks away from my house I know my truck could end up as nice as yours! Keep them pics and updates coming! I can't wait to see this one turn out!
Tony from Norcal

Thanks for the comments!
I plan to do something to Ginger this weekend,... if it kills me. Ha.

07-30-2011, 10:43 PM	#1
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Project: Ginger Looks good Keith! __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat Last edited by Bentblazer; 07-30-2011 at 10:43 PM. Reason: ooos

07-31-2011, 10:43 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Ginger Guys... I've been fortunate enough to check out this truck first hand and know that he is putting great attention to detail. This thing will be slick when it's done. I would have given up on the steering linkage. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-31-2011, 08:34 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger Today I did some painting on parts for my red '69. So while that was drying,... I decided to tackle the last two brake lines on my Dropmember chassis. (the top two in the prop valve,... with the 180 degree bends) These were from the Wilwood M/C down to the frame mounted SSBC proportioning valve. I like the challenge of bending brake lines, but was worried about scratching my freshly painted firewall. It seems like the more bending and flaring, of brake lines that you do,... the better you get. Not the case for me. It still took several hours. The line seperators are a "Made 4 You" product from Summit Racing,... that came in last week.. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-31-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: Project: Ginger The Wilwood M/C allows you to install the brake lines on the LH or RH side. I wanted to install them on the RH side,... but they were going to be directly in the way of the column shift linkage,... so this is the route I went. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-31-2011, 09:01 PM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Ginger Nice work on the brake lines. What kind of material is that? How hard was it to bend to the shape you wanted? I am currently fighting with some pre-bent lines. They don't exactly fit the way I expected. These will be the last ones I buy. The next ones I will bend myself for sure. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-31-2011, 09:13 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Ginger Nice work Keith. Looks like some decent progress to me. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-31-2011, 09:33 PM	#9
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Ginger Nice clean work Keith! Q: What did you use to plug the dipstick hole on the passenger side of the block? __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

07-31-2011, 10:19 PM	#12
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Project: Ginger Looks very clean.. Im keeping this info for my 69!

08-19-2011, 08:09 PM	#13
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: Project: Ginger http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&d=1311994517 Keith, you have some nice projects, but I really like your shop! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

07-31-2011, 10:40 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Project: Ginger Thanks for the link... Ill have to order some monday.. __________________ 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..

08-06-2011, 11:20 PM	#15
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Project: Ginger Keith I now know where my seat came from.. Your truck looks great. Keep up the good work. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

08-07-2011, 10:14 AM	#17
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Ginger Any updates for the weekend? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

08-07-2011, 10:30 AM	#20
belowme51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: roanoke va Posts: 582	Re: Project: Ginger looks great man...great job on the brake lines!

08-18-2011, 10:02 PM	#21
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Project: Ginger I'm gone for a few months and I come back to this!!!! Holy crap Keither, you have been a busy man!! let me say, I only give my "clean, eye satisfying build" award out to the most deserving..... you my friend now have your name on that trophy. Ginger is a beauty. Bravo, congrats, and all that stuff!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

08-18-2011, 10:11 PM	#23
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Project: Ginger yeah, I noticed that!! those look sick! a slow build is good. slow = more detail and better, thought out plans. stop over if your in the neighborhood sometime. be nice to catch up! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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08-19-2011, 07:22 PM	#24
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Project: Ginger This is a very nice build. Builds like this make me want to spend the extra cash and spend the extra time to build a QUALITY truck! And with guys like Kevin from LFD living only a few blocks away from my house I know my truck could end up as nice as yours! Keep them pics and updates coming! I can't wait to see this one turn out! Tony from Norcal

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