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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 05-28-2010 at 02:54 PM. |
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A dash done with the SW gauge you picture would be very cool too. Just no billet for the panel to mount them in. An aluminum panel that was PC with a satin black or black wrnkle finish would look good.
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I would retrofit the gauges, and source an old Sun tach and air gauge. That would fit the theme the best to me.
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Because of the cost factor (300+) for 'restored' OE style gauges w/a re-pop tach, it's a harder decision w/brand new gauges (speedo, tach, oil psi, h2o temp, fuel level, & volts) coming in @ about $400 & change. Less than $100 difference in price but the OE look uses 45yr old gauges vs. the aftermarket units being new.... I'm just not a fan of tachs on the column. I prefer everything to match.
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 05-28-2010 at 12:07 PM. |
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Nice!!!
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SCOTI,... let me know what you find out on "quality" windhield gaskets. (brand)
I need a set for my '70 stepside.
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here is a pics of my gauge cluster for reference. got the panel from an advertiser in Goodguys and put in my Mooneye gauges
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That's what I have laid out on my template. I started disecting the wiring groups so I can use some of the OE plugs & routing for 12v, lighting, & turn signals.
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The 2 different 'old school' glass guys I'm waiting on quotes from said they would only use one of the two I listed.
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Im a fan of vintage style aftermarket gauges. I really like the Autometer Street rod gauge sets. I think I will be using the Antique beige gauges in my truck.
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Stewart Warner 'Deluxe' series for my 64.
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 06-03-2010 at 03:54 PM. |
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Loaded the big window swap pics.
Slice & dice (No, that's not me in the pic). Small skin out. Large skin in to test fit & trim. Stripped & initial sealer on the large window skin....
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Clean-up the inside surface of the OE outer skin in preparation for the install.
One final test fit to make sure every place that needs to be bare steel is for excellent adhesion. Start the expert application of the panel bond adhesive (no, I didn't do it). Continue the expert application of the panel bond adhesive ![]() Bunch of clamps to keep the new big window skin where we want it....
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Once the panel adhesive cures, the clamps are removed & the over-lapping OE small window skin is trimmed flush w/the new inner big window skin....
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All adhesive and no welds? I thought I would at least weld at the door edges. Not knockin it. I bet it'll be fine.
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Tacks for the corners & edges; adhesive everywhere else.
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If you're using the adhesive I think your using you'll have nothing to worry about, on that particular application.
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Nice job on the conversion; looks very nice.
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That looks tons better, Scoti.
Maybe an engine turned insert around the gauges would look kinda period, too?
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I love the BBW conversion. It's going to really bring this project forward. Aftermarket gauges....mmmm, not so much. This thing deserves more than that.
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I know our good firend N2billet faced a similar decision & opted for new gauges. I'm open to alternative suggestions....
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 06-04-2010 at 10:22 AM. |
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Oh, and the BBW instal was quite educational and the results are awesome. (I still like small back windows though ![]() Your truck mod's are an inspiration to us all! Last edited by lakeroadster; 06-04-2010 at 06:37 PM. |
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BBW looks great! I am convinced, and I have a donor cab waiting for me to haul it home. As for the gauges, I agree with you that the aftermarket "old style" gauges with engine turned panel will give you more accurate readings, with an old rod look...and if you're happy with them, thats what matters.
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