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Old 12-06-2017, 04:09 PM   #201
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project

Checked some of my hood and bed wiring. Everything worked...phew.
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Old 01-01-2018, 11:24 AM   #202
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Happy New Year! I finally got some customer stuff out the door before the end of the year, and had a little time to work on my own stuff New Year's Eve. Did some systems tests on the passenger power window install and master switch, as well as the AM/FM Stereo MP3 conversion.


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Old 02-19-2018, 10:22 AM   #203
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In the throes of wiring, I thought I would do a quick test of the Ron Francis reverse relay dome/courtesy light conversion for our trucks.
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Old 03-12-2018, 08:33 AM   #204
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Instrument cluster finally in:

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Old 03-20-2018, 12:44 AM   #205
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Nice, what year is your Corvette? 1966.

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Old 03-29-2018, 09:29 AM   #206
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Finally on for the last time.
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Old 05-10-2018, 10:40 AM   #207
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Instrument lights check before wrapping up the driver side dash wiring

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Old 07-18-2018, 03:53 PM   #208
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Front windshield installed. Big props to Precision Replacement Parts for the best fitting front windshield seal for the wrap-around glass.
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Old 07-18-2018, 04:10 PM   #209
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LoOKs beautiful
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Old 07-18-2018, 04:51 PM   #210
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Thanks! I was able to get the bed back on the next day and double checked the rear wiring harness.


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Old 07-19-2018, 12:53 AM   #211
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Looks good

Did you buy the windshield local?
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Old 07-19-2018, 07:57 AM   #212
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Cool truck
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Old 07-19-2018, 09:14 AM   #213
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Cool truck
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Looks good

Did you buy the windshield local?

It's the windshield that came with the truck. I had a difficult time trying to find the door, vent, and back glass that matched the green tint.
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Old 07-19-2018, 09:40 AM   #214
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Vin, the green tint is AC glass.
At least that's what I call it.
I had a small stash that I could have helped you out with at the time.
I hope you bring that truck to one of Steve''s Pontiac get togethers..
Would love to "shake a hand, make a friend."
I'm pushing to get mine done for the next one.
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Old 07-19-2018, 10:19 AM   #215
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I ended up getting the door, vent, and back glass from a local auto glass business...probably the same supplier for the other mail order places.

oh, man, Steve would never let me in with a Chevy truck even before his snowboarding accident. I will keep you posted when I'm out your way - I have friends in the Phoenix area and I'm looking at buying some property in Prescott.

Got the air suspension controls wired and plumbed...did a low pressure test.



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Old 07-19-2018, 10:48 AM   #216
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Steve has invited me on multiple occasions and said to bring my prostreet truck...
He knows I use Pontiac exclusively.
I'm sure your truck would be welcome.
She's a beauty AND has an improved drive train.. lol ;-)
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Old 07-19-2018, 10:51 AM   #217
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Air looks good..
I haven't had any luck running airsprings on anything with power..
Guess I'm stuck in the static coil over generation. ..
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Old 07-19-2018, 11:42 AM   #218
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Thanks! This is the last time he talked to or acknowledged me (the last Pontiac Heaven event at old Speedworld Dragstrip). If my truck was a GMC, he might let me in, but even then it would be questionable.
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Old 08-13-2018, 06:37 PM   #219
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The Poncho is back in the Poncho C10...finally.
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All aftermarket pulleys and brackets?
Looks good.
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Old 08-13-2018, 07:32 PM   #221
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Thanks! Yeah, it's a March system that was given to me in exchange for some exhaust system welding I did for a friend after he decided to go with one of their newer systems
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Old 08-13-2018, 07:36 PM   #222
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Dadgum, that looks good. I love that dark green. It's absolutely beautiful
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Old 08-13-2018, 08:27 PM   #223
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I have my motor ready to set in my C40 crew. I just need to find an affordable bell housing...
LOL..
BUT, I might just opt for the 4L85E instead. ..
I think the Lil poncho I built for this truck will do nicely.. ��
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Old 08-13-2018, 09:02 PM   #224
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Funny you should mention the overdrive auto transmission. This (4L80e) is what is behind my Pontiac. I think with the transmission connected to the engine while installing it was approaching 900 lbs...doing it by myself was tougher than I remember.
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Old 08-13-2018, 09:11 PM   #225
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I got my 4L85E out of a 97 dually..
Has the bolt on yoke..
And they are indeed heavy..
Couldn't imagine trying to get it in with the cab and front clip on..

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