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energiesource · 06-27-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

The headlights are Texon Lighting dual-function (high/low) HID bulbs in Sirius glass capsules.

Those look awesome, did you get the 7" round capsules from CCT or where? Also, do you have a picture of the lights on? I'd just love to see a 67-72 with HID's lol

**Hart_Rod** · 06-27-2008, 09:14 PM

Hey Jon, the trucks looking good. Quick question, are you missing a washer on the shock? Not sure if I'm seeing it correctly, but looks like there should be a big flat washer on the outside of your shock. Anyways, keep the pics coming.

R

jb4short · 06-28-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

ever get that pic of the back section of the cab floor from inside the cab?

Yes; I hope this is what you meant:

msgross · 06-28-2008, 07:29 AM

that's it...thanks, I wanted to compare that to mine... looks good too...

jb4short · 06-28-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Hey Jon, the trucks looking good. Quick question, are you missing a washer on the shock? Not sure if I'm seeing it correctly, but looks like there should be a big flat washer on the outside of your shock. Anyways, keep the pics coming.

R

Rob- I probably am....there's a small washer between the nut and bushing....that's all that came with the KYBs

What should it look like?

**jaros44sr** · 06-28-2008, 07:32 AM

Dipstix look good, how'd the oil one go in? Gotta get one...
How close is the cab to being dun?

jb4short · 06-28-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Dipstix look good, how'd the oil one go in? Gotta get one...
How close is the cab to being dun?

A lot easier than cutting off the extra 16" of that kickdown cable.....LOL

This has a cab?

**jaros44sr** · 06-28-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

A lot easier than cutting off the extra 16" of that kickdown cable.....LOL

This has a cab?

Yeah, that braided SS is a b!tch to cut thru...I've taped it up and used a Dremel cutoff, tape sorta keeps it from fraying

The cab that sits in the corner, all by its lonesome

jb4short · 06-28-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Yeah, that braided SS is a b!tch to cut thru...I've taped it up and used a Dremel cutoff, tape sorta keeps it from fraying

The cab that sits in the corner, all by its lonesome

What I don't get about the kickdown cable being so long is that it's specifically for a 700R4.....what one earth could a 700R4 be mated to that would require and extra foot and a half of cable and shield? Does the 700R4 fit some Allison I don't know about?

**Hart_Rod** · 06-28-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Rob- I probably am....there's a small washer between the nut and bushing....that's all that came with the KYBs

What should it look like?

I would put one one big enough to cover the rubber bushing. Something like a fender washer should work. Here's a picture.

jb4short · 06-28-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I would put one one big enough to cover the rubber bushing. Something like a fender washer should work. Here's a picture.

Thanks Rob- wonder why they don't come with them?

**Hart_Rod** · 06-28-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thanks Rob- wonder why they don't come with them?

Maybe they're not needed, but I believe in OVERKILL on suspension and brake stuff,

.

msgross · 06-28-2008, 04:30 PM

4WD's have an outer bracket on that shock that "sandwiches" it to the frame...

bkwagonss · 07-08-2008, 07:17 PM

Ok, this is awsome!
First, you're putting in a full floor. I just bought one at Carlisle and am starting mine.
Second you're a vendor in NJ. I didn't know there was a place I could drive to to get parts.
I was wondering, if I came up to buy a couple of pieces I need, would it be possible to get a close-up look at this truck? I'm pretty much ok with doing my floor but it would be great if I could see a build up close.

RCbowtie69 · 07-08-2008, 09:55 PM

been keeping tabs on this site, like to know how the cab coming, like to see how the doors fit after all the floor sheetmetal was replaced, one day i need to buy (2) doors for my truck, keep up the hard work 7pictures coming

Riveted1 · 07-09-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thanks Rob- wonder why they don't come with them?

I just got the same KYB shock setup from ECE, and all it came with was the lock washers, so that's all I used. Those shocks have a larger sleeve? than the KYB gas-adjusts that were on my truck before, so maybe that's why they don't use a flat washer? I plan on keeping an eye on everything for a bit after I get it all put back together though. I can just see my front suspension falling off after I hit the switches on the bag setup

jb4short · 07-09-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bkwagonss

Ok, this is awsome!
First, you're putting in a full floor. I just bought one at Carlisle and am starting mine.
Second you're a vendor in NJ. I didn't know there was a place I could drive to to get parts.
I was wondering, if I came up to buy a couple of pieces I need, would it be possible to get a close-up look at this truck? I'm pretty much ok with doing my floor but it would be great if I could see a build up close.

c'mon up....bring your coveralls and tool bag though; no one gets out for free...LOL

Riveted1 · 07-10-2008, 11:42 PM

Any new updates?

jb4short · 07-11-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

Any new updates?

Not really. I've been out of the office for a week and I'm waiting on the new fuel tank to do the fuel system next. I may come in tomorrow and drill/grind out half a dozen more rivets to get that out of the way.

I did drill the frame for a bulkhead fitting and ran the rearend vent:

72BlckButy · 07-11-2008, 02:29 PM

Nice work on the rearend vent.

jb4short · 07-11-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work on the rearend vent.

Thanks! Trans lines going in now

msgross · 07-11-2008, 05:03 PM

Does the rear require that fancy of a breather/vent? Or are you just being fancy?

Usually you only see a plain hose right?

jb4short · 07-12-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Does the rear require that fancy of a breather/vent? Or are you just being fancy?

Usually you only see a plain hose right?

Mike; I put it on there to keep dirt and bugs out. It's stainless steel and they're relatively inexpensive.

jb4short · 07-15-2008, 04:19 PM

Started welding everything on the cab up solid.

**jaros44sr** · 07-15-2008, 05:01 PM

Nice your welder showed up, man he knocked it out in hurry...How'd the doors fit?

06-27-2008, 09:14 PM	#177
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Hey Jon, the trucks looking good. Quick question, are you missing a washer on the shock? Not sure if I'm seeing it correctly, but looks like there should be a big flat washer on the outside of your shock. Anyways, keep the pics coming. R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-28-2008, 07:29 AM	#179
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" that's it...thanks, I wanted to compare that to mine... looks good too... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-28-2008, 07:32 AM	#181
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,698	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Dipstix look good, how'd the oil one go in? Gotta get one... How close is the cab to being dun? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-28-2008, 04:30 PM	#188
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" 4WD's have an outer bracket on that shock that "sandwiches" it to the frame... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 06-28-2008 at 04:31 PM.

07-08-2008, 07:17 PM	#189
bkwagonss Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 70	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Ok, this is awsome! First, you're putting in a full floor. I just bought one at Carlisle and am starting mine. Second you're a vendor in NJ. I didn't know there was a place I could drive to to get parts. I was wondering, if I came up to buy a couple of pieces I need, would it be possible to get a close-up look at this truck? I'm pretty much ok with doing my floor but it would be great if I could see a build up close. __________________ 1971 Short Stepside,(sold) 2011 Caprice PPV 1950 Chevy Fleetline Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302759

07-08-2008, 09:55 PM	#190
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" been keeping tabs on this site, like to know how the cab coming, like to see how the doors fit after all the floor sheetmetal was replaced, one day i need to buy (2) doors for my truck, keep up the hard work 7pictures coming

07-10-2008, 11:42 PM	#193
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Any new updates? __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

07-11-2008, 02:29 PM	#195
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Nice work on the rearend vent. __________________ -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)

07-11-2008, 05:03 PM	#197
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Does the rear require that fancy of a breather/vent? Or are you just being fancy? Usually you only see a plain hose right? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-15-2008, 04:19 PM	#199
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Started welding everything on the cab up solid.

07-15-2008, 05:01 PM	#200
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,698	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Nice your welder showed up, man he knocked it out in hurry...How'd the doors fit? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-15-2008 at 05:02 PM.



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