The Fuse is Lit...

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Great looking build...love the swap!!

How did you prep the intake for paint? Did you remove lots off of it before spraying it or just taped off bits?

I used Purple Power, nylon scrub brush and water. I just scuffed it lightly with scotch pad, nothing major and used Krylon Fusion paint which is supposed to bond with plastics. I don't know how it will hold up over the long haul but so far it looks great and I am happy.

Originally Posted by Cambons

just did a quick read over looks good so far man good luck

Thanks for the compliment!

[1969~C-20~Heavy-Half]

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/

This website has everything you will need in order to get your project rolling for a great price, it has all materials for the wood bed at a ridiculous low price. check it out buddy!

[wiggins]

Just wanted to chime in so I could keep up w this thread. I did a frame off on a 68 stepside about 15 years ago while I was in college. Turned out great but it took me four years and I did not do near the custom work you are doing. Some bc I worked and went to school but mostly bc I was learning as I went( short for didnt know what I was doing). Be patient and you'll be happy with the results. Looking good so far. Getting ready to tear back into mine. I have already had a 396 rebuilt and thats about it, lol. I am going back with an SS theme on a pick up. It will be all period correct GM parts though. Been crazy hard finding the correct parts, but I think I have my ducks in a row now. May get started this summer. Keep up the good work!

[67chevy1series]

is gonna look awsome when your done keep at it man!

[usmcchevy]

I even dented my pinch weld when I attempted to install the mount.

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

is gonna look awsome when your done keep at it man!

Hey that is a cool!

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I even dented my pinch weld when I attempted to install the mount.

MY EYES....NOOOOO! That is not something I want to see in person.haha

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by wiggins

Just wanted to chime in so I could keep up w this thread. I did a frame off on a 68 stepside about 15 years ago while I was in college. Turned out great but it took me four years and I did not do near the custom work you are doing. Some bc I worked and went to school but mostly bc I was learning as I went( short for didnt know what I was doing). Be patient and you'll be happy with the results. Looking good so far. Getting ready to tear back into mine. I have already had a 396 rebuilt and thats about it, lol. I am going back with an SS theme on a pick up. It will be all period correct GM parts though. Been crazy hard finding the correct parts, but I think I have my ducks in a row now. May get started this summer. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the encouragement! Be sure and post your build so I can keep up, the SS theme sounds cool.
Is that a '56 in your avatar? My second build (1st and only car build) was a '56



Those are special cars, people just seem to love' em. I miss the old girl...don't miss workin' on her all the time though. lol

[wiggins]

Yeah thats my lil show queen, 56' Nomad. Good looking car you had though. I am getting a 69' IHC Travell back up and running right now so the family will all fit in something old and then I am going to get back on my truck. Believe it or not I have had my 68' stepside since I was 14 years old.. this will be my 3rd restoration of this truck, hopefully the last, so it should move quickly and smoothly, but it never does.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by RocketKing

My second build (1st and only car build) was a '56
Those are special cars, people just seem to love' em. I miss the old girl...don't miss workin' on her all the time though. lol

That's a great looking car, I guess you had to sell it? too bad.

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That's a great looking car, I guess you had to sell it? too bad.

Thanks for the compliment. I sold my 1972 GMC LWB that I had for 15 years (first vehicle) to finish the '56. Sold the '56 and bought a Vette. Then had to get rid of the toys a few years back.
Now I am back to basics with the '67 and it feels great!

[RocketKing]

I tried to rework my insturment cluster. Thanks to VA72C10 for the advice. I know it is not perfect but it will hold me over until I can get a new one later.







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[67chevy1series]

looks good for a refreshed job! you did a nice job masking and everything! nice crisp lines

[VA72C10]

Nice work on that! Came out great!!! I notice you rolled back the odometer also...nice touch!

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by RocketKing

Hey that is a cool!

your welcome maybe put this sticker in the back window in the middle towards the bottom? just a couple of my cents haah

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

looks good for a refreshed job! you did a nice job masking and everything! nice crisp lines

Thanks!

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice work on that! Came out great!!! I notice you rolled back the odometer also...nice touch!

Thanks for your help and it took me sometime with the odometer but I finally figured it out, kinda like the worlds smallest Rubik's cube. lol

[67chevy1series]

yes putting a high miled truck odometer back to zero i ahve been workin on one that had 700,000 for about a week and a half off and on each day

[usmcchevy]

Cluster looks awesome! Using a cable X box for your speedo?

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Cluster looks awesome! Using a cable X box for your speedo?

That is the plan. I may have to pawn 67cheby's new billets to pay for it though, those little gizmos are not cheap.

BTW don't mention this to 67cheby, I haven't found the right time to tell him about my plan yet.

[67cheby]

oh gee thanks.....but i am going to have to pawn them like 8 times to get my paint work done !! so get in line

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

oh gee thanks.....but i am going to have to pawn them like 8 times to get my paint work done !! so get in line

One of us is gonna have to get done before summer...I pick you, so get back to sanding!! lol

[67cheby]

um....you started yours about 7 years after mine and you are further along than me ...........so i am probably going to have to ride with you this summer !!

[RocketKing]

My truck has been in paint prison for months now but I did happen to work on some sunvisors



I also mounted the battery under the bed...at least I hope it is under the bed





I also moved my entire engine forward in order to help clear the tranny on the tunnel. I will have to get some pics up.

[usmcchevy]

Lookin good, What kind of battery is that?

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Lookin good, What kind of battery is that?

Odessey PC925MJ. The MJ just means Metal Jacket which wraps the battery and the only reason I got that model is my local shop were out of the regular PC925 and sold me the PC925MJ for the same price. Gotta admit it is nice to have that metal cover around it just in case though.

BTW thanks for the heads up about the tranny, moving it forward saved a bunch of headaches when we mounted the cab. It would never have fit with the motor is the location I had it.

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by RocketKing

Odessey PC925MJ. The MJ just means Metal Jacket which wraps the battery and the only reason I got that model is my local shop were out of the regular PC925 and sold me the PC925MJ for the same price. Gotta admit it is nice to have that metal cover around it just in case though.

BTW thanks for the heads up about the tranny, moving it forward saved a bunch of headaches when we mounted the cab. It would never have fit with the motor is the location I had it.

Cool battery, I'm just planning on making a bracket my current battery to mount the same place yours is.

No problem, I appreciate the help with the TBSS manifolds!