Project Vitamin C-10

[awbrown]

That truck is going to be way too nice to drive ......

[ruffrida2005]

So you been driving it yet. If not, buy me a ticket and I'll come help you out.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by c.brown

truck looks great that dash is killer

Originally Posted by awbrown

That truck is going to be way too nice to drive ......

Originally Posted by Strodder

Your killing me Allan. I'm so jealous. I want to stop working on customers cars and only do mine.

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Wow that thing is looking sick. I can't wait to see it complete. Nice attention to detail I'm jealous! Wanna trade?
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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

So you been driving it yet. If not, buy me a ticket and I'll come help you out.

Thanks guys for all the comments.

Well we have our good days and bad. Nothing went well today. First I ran around to 2 different uhpolstry shops. They both wanted $650 and they said they couldn't color the seat belts. Now I'm on the look out for dark gray or black seat belts.

Started sanding the TG with 800 and went thru in a couple spots.

This is not a bashing at all. They make quality products. I have been in contact with Mar-K about an issue with the rear sill. I told them I will post pics here so they can see the issue. Maybe it's just me. I bought the rear sill over 2 years ago and never test fitted it. It is nearly impossible to do that with 2 people with the setup I have. That's my fault. Note to self always test fit.

I can only get one bolt in each side. The top of the bed will not tilt in enough to get the 2nd bolt in. I took pics of the difference between the old and new. The old has more of a relief cut than the new. I didn't cut it and find out. Even with that cut done I'm not sure it will sit down enough on the rear sill. I will wait on their response. I have the TG fitted with the old sill and wonder how the new one will affect the fitment.

[XtechX]

Hey Alan, what seatbelts do you have that you cant use? What color and type? I am looking for some for mine if you want to sell them. I prefer a tan or black belt. Let me know if your interested in getting rid of them.

[chad64chevy]

i'm going to agree with you alan! i know that not having the relief cut is part of whats stopping you! it needs to look like the old rear sill relief cut, and it would bring the side down, but not sure if it will touch the sill! you have a bigger gap between the bed and the sill then mine did i was having the same problem when i grafted the '70 steel to mine! it's a pita! whats wrong with your old sill, can you not use it?

[XtechX]

Oh I see what belts you have..Look like Silverado seats, so that wont work for me...UNLESS...you just send me the seats, that would work out great!! lol

[ruffrida2005]

Hey Alan I have a set up brand new Black lapbelts!

[MAR-Ktech]

You are right, that relief cut is shaped wrong and is not deep enough to properly fit the bedside on the rear sill. I am afraid you will have to cut it down to give more clearance.

We apologize for the part being wrong and for your inconvenience. Thank you for letting us know so we can make it right. This problem has been corrected in our process. One more time we are grateful to members of this board for feedback that helps us improve the quality of our product.

Mar-Ktech

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

i'm going to agree with you alan! i know that not having the relief cut is part of whats stopping you! it needs to look like the old rear sill relief cut, and it would bring the side down, but not sure if it will touch the sill! you have a bigger gap between the bed and the sill then mine did i was having the same problem when i grafted the '70 steel to mine! it's a pita! whats wrong with your old sill, can you not use it?

I'm thinking about fixing the old one. I am concerned that the gap will not close up tight enough unless I oblong some holes. 198Plus had to hog his holes out to get his in. I talked to him today.

Originally Posted by XtechX

Oh I see what belts you have..Look like Silverado seats, so that wont work for me...UNLESS...you just send me the seats, that would work out great!! lol

Thanks anyways. and

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Hey Alan I have a set up brand new Black lapbelts!

I'm running 99 Silverado seats with intergrated seatbelts. thanks for the offer.

Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

You are right, that relief cut is shaped wrong and is not deep enough to properly fit the bedside on the rear sill. I am afraid you will have to cut it down to give more clearance.

We apologize for the part being wrong and for your inconvenience. Thank you for letting us know so we can make it right. This problem has been corrected in our process. One more time we are grateful to members of this board for feedback that helps us improve the quality of our product.

Mar-Ktech

Thanks for the quick reply. I talked to 198Plus today and he used the same sill. He said he had to hog the holes out to get everything lined up. I'm on the fence right now whether to proceed with yours or just repair the one that came out.

Found a lift today at a shop that is going out of business. He wants 1100 for it. I just need to sweet talk my neighbor in helping. HEY SHANNON, that's me yelling over the fence.

Also got some carpet today.

[likaroc13]

where'd you get the carpet?

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

where'd you get the carpet?

I used these people before with a Miata carpet and was pretty pleased. Then again it is the only carpet kit I have installed lately. The last one was in the 90's in a 72 El Camino.

stock_interiors store link
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/s...id=p4340.l2559

[flips72]

i wish you were my neighbor i would split it with you in a heart beat, and by the way your truck is looking great, sorry about the cross sill trouble seems like there is always something to frustrate a man. oh well keep digging you will win.

[198plus]

Where you at Alan, any updates...........

[allaboutchevelles]

wow Alan, your truck is looking nice. cant wait to see it finished, your doing an awesome job on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439559

[bubba327]

What is the update on the lift?? you can keep it here at my house until you move back to Montana.
Not many tornadoes in Montana

[coulter]

its turning out sooooo nice man!!!! keep it up

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by flips72

i wish you were my neighbor i would split it with you in a heart beat, and by the way your truck is looking great, sorry about the cross sill trouble seems like there is always something to frustrate a man. oh well keep digging you will win.

Heck, he's helping me tomorrow to go get the lift. I'm repairing the old rear sill to eliminate some headaches.

Originally Posted by 198plus

Where you at Alan, any updates...........

I'm here, It's been really busy with the end of school this week. I haven't done much.

Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

wow Alan, your truck is looking nice. cant wait to see it finished, your doing an awesome job on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439559

Thanks, I'm working on the slowest build record.

Originally Posted by bubba327

What is the update on the lift?? you can keep it here at my house until you move back to Montana.
Not many tornadoes in Montana

Shannon and I are going first thing in the morning to get it. No tornados in MT, that's what my wife keeps telling me.

Originally Posted by coulter

its turning out sooooo nice man!!!! keep it up

Thanks Man!!

I've got a great neighbor!! He was on his anniversary trip last week and called and said he was stopping at Summit and ask if I needed some things. Why of coarse. He picked me up the fuel filter and air cleaner I needed. The air cleaner I had wouldn't fit any more after I installed the electric choke.

[jsmithbm]

i was down at Summit today, Now what page was your steering column installation on? Trucks looking good. I hope to see you driving it at the next Chewin Fat.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jsmithbm

i was down at Summit today, Now what page was your steering column installation on? Trucks looking good. I hope to see you driving it at the next Chewin Fat.

Do search of this thread, cause I have no clue where anything is. I hope to have it ready for the Fall Fling. I better get busy.

A big THANKS to Shannon for his help again. It took us about 3.5 hours to get the lift installed. All that is left is wire it up.

[daverod]

Damn I'm jealous. Looks like it belongs there. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

[SFTorange]

Dang, I'm jealous too! Congratulations on the new acquisition! I can't tell you how often I think to myself how much easier things would be with a lift in the garage.

[bubba327]

the lift is looking great, It fits like it belongs there,
If I was closer, I would come help wire it up.

Happy memorial day to all the veterans

[1966Stepside]

I definitely like stopping into this thread when I start to lose the interest in working on my truck. Always some good stuff happening in Georgia, and it gets me motivated to make a few more scabs on my knuckles.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by daverod

Damn I'm jealous. Looks like it belongs there. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

Originally Posted by SFTorange

Dang, I'm jealous too! Congratulations on the new acquisition! I can't tell you how often I think to myself how much easier things would be with a lift in the garage.

Originally Posted by bubba327

the lift is looking great, It fits like it belongs there,
If I was closer, I would come help wire it up.

Happy memorial day to all the veterans

Originally Posted by 1966Stepside

I definitely like stopping into this thread when I start to lose the interest in working on my truck. Always some good stuff happening in Georgia, and it gets me motivated to make a few more scabs on my knuckles.

Thanks guys.

Did I ever tell y'all I'm a idiot. When we installed the lift the light above the passenger side post just barely cleared. Well today I raised the Miata up almost all the way and the cylinder came out of the top of the post and broke a 8' flourescent. The controls are on that same side. Scared the crap out of me. Now I need to move the light.

[198plus]

Happy Birthday Alan