Project Vitamin C-10

[Northern lights]

Allan, have you considered useing SS compression fittings rather than flare fittings?. They aren't cheap (and they are a bit more bulky) but they are WAY easier to work with if you want the lines to follow an exact path IMO. They are also more reliable. Here's a pic of a fuel delivery I made up for my intake with 3/8"SS and compression fittings. The little entry pipe is a temp. I will be making a complete hard line to the pump once it's all installed.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Inverter

So it was gonna be a ButterFace one nighter and then run for the HAMB ?

Nah....This was the first sight I was introduced to bysdailey and have been loyal. I don't see how people have enough time to go to other forums.

Originally Posted by LILRED66

She was hot...everything Butterface!

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Love the new name Alan, but like the others I had to do a double take for a second before I realized what you did hahaha. You realize though that a new cooler name isn't going to make it any faster ;-)

Thanks!! Heck I'm not worried about it going faster. I just want it to run.

Originally Posted by bubba327

.. and god bless the little pygmies in Africa too... thats funny Alan -- your thread has been jacked

It's not the first time it's been jacked and sure it want be the last.

Originally Posted by Northern lights

Allan, have you considered useing SS compression fittings rather than flare fittings?. They aren't cheap (and they are a bit more bulky) but they are WAY easier to work with if you want the lines to follow an exact path IMO. They are also more reliable. Here's a pic of a fuel delivery I made up for my intake with 3/8"SS and compression fittings. The little entry pipe is a temp. I will be making a complete hard line to the pump once it's all installed.

No I have not considered that option. You did a great job on your lines.

It's a shame I had to haul these parts off. I can't believe I couldn't even give them away.

[jgh64pkup]

you have to haul them away in the back of a ferd also

[1964C10]

It's a shame I live clear cross country I could have used that door and rear sill :p

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

you have to haul them away in the back of a ferd also

Yep.

Originally Posted by 1964C10

It's a shame I live clear cross country I could have used that door and rear sill :p

I threw away 4 doors and still have a little more to throw away plus one more door. The rear sill wasn't in good shape if it makes you feel better.

sdailey brought his cab over and he cut out his trans hump. After my garage sale this weekend and mother-in-law visit from MT. Work begins on his cab. He will be doing most of it, I'll be here for moral support.

[Inverter]

I understand about the forum thing. I do,however, frequent 2 sites,Im building a '68 as well as the '98. I dont do much chit chat but do like to look for any new eye pleasing builds.
btw,,,Love the new name. Carry on Sir.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

you have to haul them away in the back of a ferd also

Hey...at least it's a Super Duty....

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

It's a shame I had to haul these parts off. I can't believe I couldn't even give them away.

Some people just don't have any vision.

[1964C10]

Not throwing a cab roof are you? lol

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Yep.



I threw away 4 doors and still have a little more to throw away plus one more door. The rear sill wasn't in good shape if it makes you feel better.

sdailey brought his cab over and he cut out his trans hump. After my garage sale this weekend and mother-in-law visit from MT. Work begins on his cab. He will be doing most of it, I'll be here for moral support.

Damn I miss my plasma cutter. Is it yours Allan?

[JRBECK64]

How many projects you have going??? My Son is about to bust, his truck is so close to being done but there are a few little details keeping us from finishing it now. How do you like your plasma cutter? I have been thinking about asking for one for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of the trucks.

JRBECK64

[derider]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'd like to run SS, but if I have to do any double flares I'm in trouble.

I'm trying to do a double flare on a steel line and here is the outcome, but first I ran a piece of hard line on the 55 from the fuel pump to carb and did pretty good making it go where I wanted. I'm practicing on the 55 before I cut loose on the 65.















Looks like I have some more practicing to do. I deburred the inside and chamfered the inside and outside. This was my second attempt. Maybe 3rd times a charm. The flare on the left is store bought if you couldn't tell.

I hate flaring took a few tries for me as well when I added the disk brakes to my 66. Thanksfully the guy at the parts house gave me an extra 2' section to practice on!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Hey...at least it's a Super Duty....

Since I work at f*rd I better drive one.

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Some people just don't have any vision.

Your right. I had a vision of cleaning up around here.

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Not throwing a cab roof are you? lol

No, but have a complete cab with a good roof for $150

Originally Posted by Strodder

Damn I miss my plasma cutter. Is it yours Allan?

Yes, and I love that thing.

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

How many projects you have going??? My Son is about to bust, his truck is so close to being done but there are a few little details keeping us from finishing it now. How do you like your plasma cutter? I have been thinking about asking for one for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of the trucks.

JRBECK64

Got the 65 & 55 and a long honey do list. Ya'll are doing a great job on your sons truck. If you do alot of metal work the plasma is awesome.

Originally Posted by derider

I hate flaring took a few tries for me as well when I added the disk brakes to my 66. Thanksfully the guy at the parts house gave me an extra 2' section to practice on!

I haven't tried SS yet. Did you run steel lines?

[Strodder]

My plasma cutter took a sh*t a couple of years ago. It needs a circuit board that cost about $500. Not worth fixing it even though it's a $3,200, 20 year old one from Snap-on. The newer ones are now much smaller, and I can get one for about $800. If I need one that bad I could use borrow my sons. When I had my business I used it all the time.

[Alan's Classic]

Finally getting back on it. Decided to work on the hood. I cut the problem areas out so the sand blaster can get to the inside of the corners.

The right corner was the worst of the two sides.





I'm holding a chunk of filler that was packed in the corner.





This is the Left side.





It only had pin holes. I will clean the rust and weld the holds and reinstall.





I'm going to use extra cowl side panels to cut out patches. The contour is already there. Since I couldn't give them away I figured why not put them to good use. They can also be used to repair door check strap damage.



I have an extra hood that isn't any good on the outside, but has a good inner structure. I'll cut patches out of it to repair the bad areas.

[jgh64pkup]

good idea alan

[65Custom]

Hey Alan,

I just read you build thread and realized that you threw away a few items, I too have some things that I cant sell either so I know what you mean it hurts when you have to get rid of something that some one can use.

thins are looking great btw

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

good idea alan

Thanks, I have a smart moment every now and then.

Originally Posted by 65Custom

Hey Alan,

I just read you build thread and realized that you threw away a few items, I too have some things that I cant sell either so I know what you mean it hurts when you have to get rid of something that some one can use.

thins are looking great btw

Thanks Kevin.

[jgh64pkup]

hey alan the pics of your hood got me thinking
i want to build my own fiberglass hood and use the inside steel bracing from the stock hood
i dont know if it would work but i think it would be better than a aftermarket one
what do you think

[ruffrida2005]

Gage if you do it and it works nice, build me one too.

Alan have you heard or used the cunifer brake lines before?

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

hey alan the pics of your hood got me thinking
i want to build my own fiberglass hood and use the inside steel bracing from the stock hood
i dont know if it would work but i think it would be better than a aftermarket one
what do you think

I don't know alot about fiberglass, but I'm sure what ever you do would be better than what is on the market. Keep in mind the hood springs are designed for a heavy hood. I've seen people add links of chain to the spring to reduce the stress on the hood. There's got to be a better way than using links of chain.

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Gage if you do it and it works nice, build me one too.

Alan have you heard or used the cunifer brake lines before?

Someone else has mentioned that type of brake line in this thread. To answer your question, no I haven't messed with them at all. I might try them someday. For this one I will be using SS. I might regret it. Thanks

[jgh64pkup]

[QUOTE=Alan's Classic;3588459]I don't know alot about fiberglass, but I'm sure what ever you do would be better than what is on the market. Keep in mind the hood springs are designed for a heavy hood. I've seen people add links of chain to the spring to reduce the stress on the hood. There's got to be a better way than using links of chain.

i was going to use shocks

[ruffrida2005]

I was just asking, cuz I'm getting all my brake lines for free, and it's the cunifer. I know Audi, Volvo, and some other builders use it. Here is a link from where I'm getting it from www.fedhillusa.com

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

i was going to use shocks

Nice!!

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I was just asking, cuz I'm getting all my brake lines for free, and it's the cunifer. I know Audi, Volvo, and some other builders use it. Here is a link from where I'm getting it from www.fedhillusa.com

Thanks for the link. That looks like a nice product.

[Denver64]

Wow! It has taken me about a month of pretty regular reading to get to this point. Awesome build Alan!!! This should be a must read for anyone that is going to do a full frame off resto. It really goes to show that a project of this magnitude becomes part of your life and yet there is a lot of life going on around our builds and there isn't always time to work on our trucks. Also it's crazy that just reading these build threads makes me feel like I know a lot of you guys. It is so easy to get sucked into this site because it's more than just nuts and bolts in these threads, there's a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Kudos to all of you and especially Alan for the great reading and all the valuable tips and information!