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Dunenutt · 08-12-2012, 08:06 PM

Dude! You can not take a vacation, and spring that on us

Are you going to hit some shows between OK and AZ?

Gene · 08-15-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Dude! You can not take a vacation, and spring that on us

Are you going to hit some shows between OK and AZ?

I have put it in one show and got first in the 4wd class, dont think i'll venture as far as Arizona though! Finally got my interior finished and all I lack on the truck is heat/air unit. I drove it to work today cause my 99 was out of gas, man 95 degree weather makes me wish this truck had A/C!

Gene · 01-08-2013, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys! Had a little mishap when I rebuilt my drivers door hinge, thought I could handle the door myself but I dropped it and took a hunk of paint off the bottom of the door and put a pretty large bow in bottom of door, truck is back at paint shop and he's also fixing the large scratch I put under hood trying to install it by myself. I guess i'll never learn to be more patient and ask for help installing these heavy panels! Get the truck back tomorrow and then i'm ordering a Vintage Air setup to complete the build.

Crash_OK · 01-08-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Thanks for the kind words guys! Had a little mishap when I rebuilt my drivers door hinge, thought I could handle the door myself but I dropped it and took a hunk of paint off the bottom of the door and put a pretty large bow in bottom of door, truck is back at paint shop and he's also fixing the large scratch I put under hood trying to install it by myself. I guess i'll never learn to be more patient and ask for help installing these heavy panels! Get the truck back tomorrow and then i'm ordering a Vintage Air setup to complete the build.

Sorry to hear that Gene.. Should have let me know, I might could have come by and helped on my way to the Lake.. let me know if you have any more heavy
lifting to do..

6BT 56 · 01-08-2013, 07:45 PM

I can honestly say 90% of the damage I have done was becouse I was in a hurry and too bull headed to wate for help. The Good news is Im sure I will do all the same thing's again becouse I am still bull headed. Lol. Or so the wife says anyway.

Gene · 01-08-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Sorry to hear that Gene.. Should have let me know, I might could have come by and helped on my way to the Lake.. let me know if you have any more heavy
lifting to do..

Sounds good, i'd like to see your project up close someday.

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Originally Posted by 6BT 56

I can honestly say 90% of the damage I have done was becouse I was in a hurry and too bull headed to wate for help. The Good news is Im sure I will do all the same thing's again becouse I am still bull headed. Lol. Or so the wife says anyway.

Yep, I also broke my mirror off. Ordered another from a board member. I have buddies that live just down the road, I just have no patience, when I want it done I just do it. Bites me in the arse usually!

Gene · 02-12-2013, 06:33 PM

Finally finished my vintage air install today, not particularly thrilled with the location of the compressor, but i'll live with it. I also installed my lower door carpeting I got from LMC to match my kick panels, thought they turned out cool.

Crash_OK · 02-12-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Finally finished my vintage air install today, not particularly thrilled with the location of the compressor, but i'll live with it. I also installed my lower door carpeting I got from LMC to match my kick panels, thought they turned out cool.

Looks great Gene... How did you attach the lower door panels?

67ChevyRedneck · 03-06-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Finally finished my vintage air install today, not particularly thrilled with the location of the compressor, but i'll live with it. I also installed my lower door carpeting I got from LMC to match my kick panels, thought they turned out cool.

I wouldn't live with it, that looks terrible. You have a beautiful truck and it should be done right. Do you have a short water pump? (Can't tell in pics). Tell VA you want the mount that uses the front of the head and manifold bolt to mount (check out my VA link in my sig for pics os mine.)
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**screaminchevypickup** · 02-13-2013, 04:17 AM

You can change the bracket on the compressor.. Vintage air makes 2 styles..
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sdailey · 02-13-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Finally finished my vintage air install today, not particularly thrilled with the location of the compressor, but i'll live with it. I also installed my lower door carpeting I got from LMC to match my kick panels, thought they turned out cool.

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

You can change the bracket on the compressor.. Vintage air makes 2 styles..
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Gene,

I've got the compressor mounting kit that came with my unit that I'm not using. Maybe you can use it on your setup. I may be mistaken, but I don't think the bracket I have looks like yours. I'll check this afternoon.

Edit: I found a picture of the installation kit that I have. Is this the same kit you installed?

Gene · 02-13-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Gene,

I've got the compressor mounting kit that came with my unit that I'm not using. Maybe you can use it on your setup. I may be mistaken, but I don't think the bracket I have looks like yours. I'll check this afternoon.

Edit: I found a picture of the installation kit that I have. Is this the same kit you installed?

Not sure, the writing is different? Do you have a pic of the bracket? Looks like the same part number.

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

Beautiful truck and great job om the resto. I think it needs an OE style steering wheel. Just my $.02

I had a factory one but didnt like it, too big. This one is just the right size, although I agree the factory one looked much better.

**steelhorse** · 02-13-2013, 11:58 AM

Beautiful truck and great job om the resto. I think it needs an OE style steering wheel. Just my $.02

Bishops Trucks · 02-13-2013, 07:41 PM

Beautiful work!!

sdailey · 02-13-2013, 07:54 PM

My bracket looks to be the same as what you have now. You agree?

Since I'm running a GM compressor and serpentine kit, I've never looked at my VA bracket and hardware.

Gene · 02-15-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

My bracket looks to be the same as what you have now. You agree?

Since I'm running a GM compressor and serpentine kit, I've never looked at my VA bracket and hardware.

Yeah. thats the same bracket I have. Thanks though!

b.eddy's72 · 02-22-2013, 07:45 PM

WOW that is a very nice build.

Gene · 03-05-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by b.eddy's72

WOW that is a very nice build.

Thanks!

Gene · 05-15-2013, 06:42 PM

Well, the first attemp at chargind didnt work out so well. Before he charged it he noticed I had the drier installed backwards(Vintage Air does not provide very detailed instructions for this part). We turned it around without replacing the o-rings. So, it did hold vacuum for an hour but on the drive home it lost all of the freon. I replaced all 4 that I backed off and am going to have him inject dye this time to make sure theres no other leaks. It blew cold for a little while

FlammedC10 · 06-29-2013, 01:07 PM

I was looking through your build and love your seat cover (and truck!!). I am looking to have a tourquise one made for my 67 swb custom cab. I was just wondering if you had any info on where your upholstery guy got the fabric for the inner panesl. I have looked into nos fabric that is pretty pricey. Just curious if this is what you went with?? Thank You!!

Gene · 07-22-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FlammedC10

I was looking through your build and love your seat cover (and truck!!). I am looking to have a tourquise one made for my 67 swb custom cab. I was just wondering if you had any info on where your upholstery guy got the fabric for the inner panesl. I have looked into nos fabric that is pretty pricey. Just curious if this is what you went with?? Thank You!!

Kennystrucks.com is where I got all of my interior. He gets the covers pre assembled.
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**c3vette4spd** · 02-02-2016, 01:29 PM

Should've sent it to Barrett Jackson last week...
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archi...NNE-4X4-189358

Matt Man · 02-02-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by c3vette4spd

Should've sent it to Barrett Jackson last week...
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archi...NNE-4X4-189358

86k for a non factory 4x4 shortbed? wow

**c3vette4spd** · 02-02-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

86k for a non factory 4x4 shortbed? wow

Ya know, I had the same reaction as I watched it sell. Same guy was selling a 4x4 blazer that was the same color. It brought 75,900. I was watching these closely. There were no other 67-72 4x4's that got close to this price. 39k "I think" was the next highest price on a 72 SWB 4x4 and it was black and white. I guess it was this guy's lucky day.
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Gene · 11-29-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by c3vette4spd

Should've sent it to Barrett Jackson last week...
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archi...NNE-4X4-189358

I was happy, he was happy. Definition of a good deal for everyone. I do wonder who and where my truck ended up though? Ive been keeping an eye on craigslist and Ebay with no results.

08-12-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Dude! You can not take a vacation, and spring that on us Are you going to hit some shows between OK and AZ? __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

01-08-2013, 07:36 PM	#3
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Thanks for the kind words guys! Had a little mishap when I rebuilt my drivers door hinge, thought I could handle the door myself but I dropped it and took a hunk of paint off the bottom of the door and put a pretty large bow in bottom of door, truck is back at paint shop and he's also fixing the large scratch I put under hood trying to install it by myself. I guess i'll never learn to be more patient and ask for help installing these heavy panels! Get the truck back tomorrow and then i'm ordering a Vintage Air setup to complete the build. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

01-08-2013, 07:45 PM	#5
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion I can honestly say 90% of the damage I have done was becouse I was in a hurry and too bull headed to wate for help. The Good news is Im sure I will do all the same thing's again becouse I am still bull headed. Lol. Or so the wife says anyway. __________________ 56 gmc 4X4 Cummins 5 spd 60F 70R 2005 Ram 3500 DRW cummins 4X4. 2006 Conolift 9/15. 2011 F 350 winter beater New 2018 ram 3500 drw 4x4. Makes my 2005 Look as if it's been running on 4 cyl since new ! My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556908

02-12-2013, 06:33 PM	#7
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Finally finished my vintage air install today, not particularly thrilled with the location of the compressor, but i'll live with it. I also installed my lower door carpeting I got from LMC to match my kick panels, thought they turned out cool. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-13-2013, 04:17 AM	#10
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion You can change the bracket on the compressor.. Vintage air makes 2 styles.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

02-13-2013, 11:58 AM	#13
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Beautiful truck and great job om the resto. I think it needs an OE style steering wheel. Just my $.02

02-13-2013, 07:41 PM	#14
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Beautiful work!! __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-13-2013, 07:54 PM	#15
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion My bracket looks to be the same as what you have now. You agree? Since I'm running a GM compressor and serpentine kit, I've never looked at my VA bracket and hardware. Attached Images __________________ Shannon

02-22-2013, 07:45 PM	#17
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion WOW that is a very nice build. __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

05-15-2013, 06:42 PM	#19
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Well, the first attemp at chargind didnt work out so well. Before he charged it he noticed I had the drier installed backwards(Vintage Air does not provide very detailed instructions for this part). We turned it around without replacing the o-rings. So, it did hold vacuum for an hour but on the drive home it lost all of the freon. I replaced all 4 that I backed off and am going to have him inject dye this time to make sure theres no other leaks. It blew cold for a little while __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

06-29-2013, 01:07 PM	#20
FlammedC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 21	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion I was looking through your build and love your seat cover (and truck!!). I am looking to have a tourquise one made for my 67 swb custom cab. I was just wondering if you had any info on where your upholstery guy got the fabric for the inner panesl. I have looked into nos fabric that is pretty pricey. Just curious if this is what you went with?? Thank You!!

02-02-2016, 01:29 PM	#22
c3vette4spd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lerna Illinois Posts: 64	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Should've sent it to Barrett Jackson last week... http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archi...NNE-4X4-189358 __________________ JASON 1972 Cheyenne SWB (402/400, tilt) 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (402/400, tach, tilt)



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