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Re: My 1965 build thread
I have to agree....that looks like much less work with most likely better results. I really enjoy watching your build....you do very nice work.
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Re: My 1965 build thread
yes..much better
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Re: My 1965 build thread
Very nice work Alan..
Haven't seen kleeco's since my Aircraft days..
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Re: My 1965 build thread
dam. nice work.. im just learning how to weld... and i thought i did good on my truck floorboards.. from the bottom my cab looks like a quilt... i absolutlely hate those LMC replacement panels.. very nice job.. teach me sometime when u get a chance..
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Re: My 1965 build thread
[QUOTE=Alan's Classic;2919494]I wouldn't charge a million just 900K
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Thanks Guys.
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![]() I went and picked up the Vintage Air kit today. I think I did good on it. It was new in the box, the guy changed his mind for some reason. Not pictured is the oval controller with 3 knobs and a slide. It's a Gen2 mini. I'm not going to use the polished compressor. I will be getting a serpentine belt kit that comes with the comp. ![]() ![]() ![]() Man, it takes courage to let your neighbor (sdailey)to cut on your truck. ![]() He did a great job and is some good help. I'm getting him prepped so he can do most of the work on his cab. ![]() Yours truly in action. We got the left end plate welded on and lined up. Now I have to mount the dash around the column then work on the center section. ![]()
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Re: My 1965 build thread
Looking Good!
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Re: My 1965 build thread
looks awesome man, what kind of engine/trans combo are you thinking of putting in?
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Re: My 1965 build thread
how much did you pay for that kit? i bought one for $100 just like that..
and what look are you goin for, and what purpose? original? or what? and street/strip or show or somthin else?
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Re: My 1965 build thread
Alan good score on a/c.
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Re: My 1965 build thread
I would make a cover that matches the shape of the dash exactly, and then folds down to access the stereo.
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![]() ![]() I thought I'd share something that can save you some $$. Bodyshops throw alot of metal away. So instead of buying metal there is alot of useable metal that can be used in fabricating stuff. If you know someone in a shop ask them to see if you can get some. Even if you don't know anyone ask the manager. You might get lucky. I picked this piece up today. It's a piece of uniside that wasn't used due to us sectioning the part. It has some good rolls and contours to it that I can use to form up my center section of my dash. I dont have a sheetmetal brake yet so this works pretty because the bends are there. It's also good when your on a tight budget. ![]() ![]() Here is a pic of the Vintage air controller that I just got. ![]()
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wow that looks sick!
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I can only imagine how cool that truck is going to be. You're one talented dude. My hat's off to ya!
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Re: My 1965 build thread
If everyone would please refer back Page #6 to post #143.
![]() ![]() Alan's "true" colors are finally coming out in this dash build. I told you the boy had skills. Looking good Alan. ![]() ![]()
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I've been a little lazy. I finally got back at it tonight.
I got a wood heater this weekend now I've got to install it. ![]() I got the center area framed up. Don't laugh to hard at my fab skills. I don't have a brake. I could have formed with hand tools, but think this was the easiest way. I used the radius edges off of the uniside that posted a pic of a few post ago to make the frame. The corners of the frame blend right in with the curves of the dash to make the lines flow together. ![]() Most everything is tacked in place. I've still got the right side panel to do. Once everything is welded in place I'm going to removed the brace running thru the center behind the radio to open the area so it will be easy to access. ![]() I used another part of the 65 dash for the bottom of this enclosure. ![]()
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Re: My 1965 build thread
looks good to me, nice project dude
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Thanks JR
I got a little more done tonight. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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I love the way you use other parts to make it all come together. I do that too because it's just easier to be resourceful than building from scratch. But I did finally order a sheet metal brake a few weeks ago. Still waiting for it to show up...
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I got some goodies today. I got these 2.5" drop spindles from CPP and also the tranny crossmember. I test fitted my ball joints as seen in the pix. Everything is for a 72. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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I went for a generic version of this one (probably made by the same manufacturer): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clark...QQcmdZViewItem
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