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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-31-2014, 10:14 PM

Mike, the truck is looking awesome man! Do you still have my camaro hiding out back waiting for me to come get yet?

67c10rustbuket · 02-02-2014, 12:26 AM

Everything looks great Mike, I think I see the end of the tunnel. Love the color and that fan mount is pretty slick. Very nice!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Mike, the truck is looking awesome man! Do you still have my camaro hiding out back waiting for me to come get yet?

You get the rusty one, I get the other one

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-02-2014, 01:25 AM

I won't get picky

jlsanborn · 02-02-2014, 03:42 PM

Looking great man! I had never considered detailing my fasteners out like that. Just another "might as well" for my build now - thanks! Like a DA I didn't do a real good job of bagging and tagging. I can see myself doing the work and being short a few.

mcbassin · 02-03-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Mike, the truck is looking awesome man! Do you still have my camaro hiding out back waiting for me to come get yet?

Thanks Ryan. Camaros are still waiting their turn in line. I will be tearing into the 67 this fall if all goes as planned.

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Everything looks great Mike, I think I see the end of the tunnel. Love the color and that fan mount is pretty slick. Very nice!

Thanks Dan.

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Looking great man! I had never considered detailing my fasteners out like that. Just another "might as well" for my build now - thanks! Like a DA I didn't do a real good job of bagging and tagging. I can see myself doing the work and being short a few.

Thanks ,
I didn't bag and tag any of my hardware, and since I actually tore down more than one truck I have plenty of extras. I'm sure I will end up short on one of them though. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I'll be glad when the arctic weather goes away so I can get something done.....

jeh · 02-03-2014, 12:59 PM

Mike, I didn't know you had any camaro s . I'm trying to convince my wife that she needs one, if you know what I mean. I really like the 69's

mcbassin · 02-03-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Mike, I didn't know you had any camaro s . I'm trying to convince my wife that she needs one, if you know what I mean. I really like the 69's

I really like the 69 better too. I just happen to have a 67 and 68. Both need total restorations. Just a matter of finishing this one and adding on to my shop before I start on the 67. I have a picture of them in my thread....way back HERE

TXPinstriper · 02-03-2014, 02:02 PM

Lookin good buddy....

litew8 · 02-05-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I've got some good used ones if you decide OE ones will work for you. Just let me know.

Thank you both for the offers. I'll have to find time and see if I can't find a shop that sells them.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 02-07-2014, 02:19 PM

I haven't looked in on your progress in awhile. Looks great Mike. I'm doing a similar fan on my truck. Your sheet steel looks awesome

litew8 · 02-07-2014, 11:36 PM

I honestly never checked lmc for the door hinge bolts.
Checked them out just now and it looks like they're considered 'exclusive'.
At nearly $2 each, I bet they are. I found another site asking $3 each. wow

jlsanborn · 02-08-2014, 09:37 AM

I'd bet them $2 screws aren't like they used to make them either!

mcbassin · 02-10-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TXPinstriper

Lookin good buddy....

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by litew8

Thank you both for the offers. I'll have to find time and see if I can't find a shop that sells them.

Good luck finding oem quality.

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

I haven't looked in on your progress in awhile. Looks great Mike. I'm doing a similar fan on my truck. Your sheet steel looks awesome

Thanks. I appreciate the compliment.

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I honestly never checked lmc for the door hinge bolts.
Checked them out just now and it looks like they're considered 'exclusive'.
At nearly $2 each, I bet they are. I found another site asking $3 each. wow

I looked really hard for GM quality replacement with no luck. I don't think it would be a good idea to use a lesser grade on these bolts. Unless you can adjust your door gaps then swap them out one by one. I'd be afraid of stripping the fine threads off of a lesser grade. Maybe they are the same as GM made? I just figured it would be worth restoring mine.

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

I'd bet them $2 screws aren't like they used to make them either!

X2

mcbassin · 02-11-2014, 04:59 PM

More winter busy work.....at work where it's warm.
I started rebuilding my vent windows. I got one just about done. Hope to finish the other one early in the morning.
It is taking the best of two sets to make one. Both sets have their share of issues but together I can make a decent pair.

I decided to reuse the factory soft ray glass. Hope the minor scuffs and scratches won't show up too bad. No funds for new glass right now.

Got a great deal on some Precision weather strip seals from member Laidbackrecreations HERE
Thanks Sarah and Kyle! Super fast shipping and service!

Didn't like the way the aftermarket rivets fit too loose, so I made my own out of stainless like the originals. Notice the ones on the left are .010" bigger on the diameter like the GM rivets. This is for the main pivot.

Mine on the right:

One side pretty much finished:

Zoomin · 02-11-2014, 05:13 PM

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Didn't like the way the aftermarket rivets fit too loose, so I made my own out of stainless like the originals. Notice the ones on the left are .010" bigger on the diameter like the GM rivets. This is for the main pivot.

Love it, Mike! Awesome skills.

jlsanborn · 02-11-2014, 05:46 PM

Nice job dude! Those "home made" rivets are awesome! I left my original pivot rivets in there cuz I was worried it'd look like hell. I also cheated and threw a couple little tacks down in that area in pic #2 What did you use to stake them down? I started with that little tool that came in the kit but ended up using some various different punches I had.

Crash_OK · 02-11-2014, 06:51 PM

looks great Mike looking forward to seeing your progress in person.

mcbassin · 02-11-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Love it, Mike! Awesome skills.

Thanks Steve.

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice job dude! Those "home made" rivets are awesome! I left my original pivot rivets in there cuz I was worried it'd look like hell. I also cheated and threw a couple little tacks down in that area in pic #2 What did you use to stake them down? I started with that little tool that came in the kit but ended up using some various different punches I had.

Thanks. Yeah I started with the cheapy tool that comes from Classic Chevy parts. Then I staked them with a long pin punch to flatten them out and tighten it up. It's not as stiff as original but I think it will work.

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

looks great Mike looking forward to seeing your progress in person.

Thanks Mark. Ready to get rocking on this truck.

Bhelton · 02-11-2014, 08:30 PM

very nice job on the rivets!

Low Elco · 02-12-2014, 09:17 AM

You oughta write a program and whack a few of them dudes out, give 'em to Kyle!

Bennett68C10 · 02-12-2014, 09:18 AM

Wow Mike that looks awesome, if I had those skills I would have rebuilt mine too. But I don't so I bought a restored pair

suspect · 02-12-2014, 09:58 AM

Nice work on the vent windows. I've got to do the same to mine.

mcbassin · 02-12-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

very nice job on the rivets!

Thanks. They worked out pretty good. I'm thinking I need to make a new tool to stake them though, the one I bought just isn't hard enough.

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

You oughta write a program and whack a few of them dudes out, give 'em to Kyle!

Got that covered. I made a few extras for my brethren.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Wow Mike that looks awesome, if I had those skills I would have rebuilt mine too. But I don't so I bought a restored pair

Thanks Keith. I would love to have the extra cash to buy some already restored. It is a little challenging to overhaul them but, I think worth the extra effort.

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Originally Posted by suspect

Nice work on the vent windows. I've got to do the same to mine.

Thanks Daniel. I have it kinda figured out now, hit me up if I can help you.

Bhelton · 02-12-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks. They worked out pretty good. I'm thinking I need to make a new tool to stake them though, the one I bought just isn't hard enough.

Got that covered. I made a few extras for my brethren.

Thanks Keith. I would love to have the extra cash to buy some already restored. It is a little challenging to overhaul them but, I think worth the extra effort.

Thanks Daniel. I have it kinda figured out now, hit me up if I can help you.

Probably wouldn't hurt to have a stronger tool for them

SeTx67 · 02-12-2014, 11:16 AM

Vent windows look great

01-31-2014, 10:14 PM	#1526
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, the truck is looking awesome man! Do you still have my camaro hiding out back waiting for me to come get yet? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-02-2014, 01:25 AM	#1528
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1969 Short Wide I won't get picky __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-02-2014, 03:42 PM	#1529
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking great man! I had never considered detailing my fasteners out like that. Just another "might as well" for my build now - thanks! Like a DA I didn't do a real good job of bagging and tagging. I can see myself doing the work and being short a few. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

02-03-2014, 12:59 PM	#1531
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, I didn't know you had any camaro s . I'm trying to convince my wife that she needs one, if you know what I mean. I really like the 69's __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-03-2014, 02:02 PM	#1533
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: 1969 Short Wide Lookin good buddy.... __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

02-07-2014, 02:19 PM	#1535
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide I haven't looked in on your progress in awhile. Looks great Mike. I'm doing a similar fan on my truck. Your sheet steel looks awesome

02-07-2014, 11:36 PM	#1536
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 1969 Short Wide I honestly never checked lmc for the door hinge bolts. Checked them out just now and it looks like they're considered 'exclusive'. At nearly $2 each, I bet they are. I found another site asking $3 each. wow __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-08-2014, 09:37 AM	#1537
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide I'd bet them $2 screws aren't like they used to make them either! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

02-11-2014, 04:59 PM	#1539
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide More winter busy work.....at work where it's warm. I started rebuilding my vent windows. I got one just about done. Hope to finish the other one early in the morning. It is taking the best of two sets to make one. Both sets have their share of issues but together I can make a decent pair. I decided to reuse the factory soft ray glass. Hope the minor scuffs and scratches won't show up too bad. No funds for new glass right now. Got a great deal on some Precision weather strip seals from member Laidbackrecreations HERE Thanks Sarah and Kyle! Super fast shipping and service! Didn't like the way the aftermarket rivets fit too loose, so I made my own out of stainless like the originals. Notice the ones on the left are .010" bigger on the diameter like the GM rivets. This is for the main pivot. Mine on the right: One side pretty much finished: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 02-11-2014 at 08:17 PM.

02-11-2014, 05:46 PM	#1541
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice job dude! Those "home made" rivets are awesome! I left my original pivot rivets in there cuz I was worried it'd look like hell. I also cheated and threw a couple little tacks down in that area in pic #2 What did you use to stake them down? I started with that little tool that came in the kit but ended up using some various different punches I had. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

02-11-2014, 06:51 PM	#1542
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: 1969 Short Wide looks great Mike looking forward to seeing your progress in person. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

02-11-2014, 08:30 PM	#1544
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: 1969 Short Wide very nice job on the rivets!

02-12-2014, 09:17 AM	#1545
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide You oughta write a program and whack a few of them dudes out, give 'em to Kyle! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-12-2014, 09:18 AM	#1546
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Wow Mike that looks awesome, if I had those skills I would have rebuilt mine too. But I don't so I bought a restored pair __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-12-2014, 09:58 AM	#1547
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work on the vent windows. I've got to do the same to mine. __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.



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02-12-2014, 11:16 AM	#1550
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