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ChuckDriver · 11-13-2013, 04:11 PM

Here's the placement of the fittings under the wheel well. Will run the lines up along the top inner fender panel. It's a lot more work to do it this way!

ChuckDriver · 11-13-2013, 04:20 PM

The AC fittings on the firewall, mounted vertically, are right in line with the doubler bracket for the hinge mounting nuts. The top fitting is a little tight to the innner fender panel, should have mounted it just a little further to the outside, but it will work fine as is.

Also finalized the position for the Gen IV unit. Tacked four carriage bolts to the flat panel on the back side.

Need a few more fittings for the heater hoses and I'll have it wrapped up. Going to busy the next 2 weeks, so not sure when I'll get back on it!

ChuckDriver · 11-13-2013, 04:28 PM

Did spend a little time cleaning up the factory control panel. The VA unit uses 3 sliders that replace the old cables. It makes for infinite contol of the fan, temp and door openings, should be nice!

Kim57 · 11-13-2013, 08:52 PM

Looking good.
Nice job on the AC lines.
Kim

**oldman3** · 11-14-2013, 12:23 AM

Very nice job...Jim

fabguy · 11-14-2013, 07:43 AM

You build looks really nice

ChuckDriver · 11-17-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fabguy

You build looks really nice

Thanks, your's is looking very nice!

ChuckDriver · 11-17-2013, 11:55 AM

I got side tracked after a trip to Lowes. Been wanting to do this for a while but wasn't sure how I wanted it to look. Lowes had a display of pressure treaded boards with a variety of colors. After seeing the "Mahogany Flame" I knew it was the one!

Kim57 · 11-17-2013, 11:57 AM

That looks real nice.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 11-17-2013, 11:58 AM

These 2 are for Dan in Pasadena! Will have to do some work to get it to sit level, so it will probably be left out for now.

**oldman3** · 11-17-2013, 08:14 PM

Nice color...Jim

Daze57 · 11-17-2013, 09:12 PM

very nice

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-20-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

These 2 are for Dan in Pasadena! Will have to do some work to get it to sit level, so it will probably be left out for now.

Looks good. I assume you're not reinstalling the factory metal strips for now?

Also, how about using a router to allow the stainless surround to sit down flush with the wood?

ChuckDriver · 12-09-2013, 05:33 PM

No progress to report other than I did get the additional fittings I need to finish the install. But probably want get to work on it until after Christmas.

Yep, Dan, I think I'll have to get a router to make the trim piece fit flat with the boards, but I'll get to that later. And I'm not planning to put the metal strips in for now, thanks!!

ChuckDriver · 12-27-2013, 12:25 PM

Just a little progress this week. Hope to get more done over the weekend!

Made a fitting for the AC hose to connect to the back of the 64 Caddy vent I put in the center of the dash. Just used a scrap piece of exhaust tubeing.

kustombrad · 12-27-2013, 12:39 PM

I dig your truck!

Red Foreman · 12-27-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kustombrad

I dig your truck!

X2 here as well, I started following this build even before I became a member.
Bed wood looks good, also great to see some good Aussie Cabot's making its way across the globe.

ChuckDriver · 12-28-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kustombrad

I dig your truck!

Thanks Brad! I've really enjoyed watching your build too! If you and your brushes are ever on the east coast, I'll turn you lose on mine!

ChuckDriver · 12-28-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Foreman

X2 here as well, I started following this build even before I became a member.
Bed wood looks good, also great to see some good Aussie Cabot's making its way across the globe.

Thanks Red! The Cabot's went on very easy and I love the way it turned out!

OrrieG · 12-28-2013, 12:27 PM

I am running my hoses in the fender well too. Where did you mount the dryer? VA has two condensers for the TF trucks one mounts the dryer on the front of the rad support, the other on the inner fender. Another manf. mounts the dryer in the fender well.

waybad · 12-28-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Just a little progress this week. Hope to get more done over the weekend!

Made a fitting for the AC hose to connect to the back of the 64 Caddy vent I put in the center of the dash. Just used a scrap piece of exhaust tubeing.

I like this idea,, I bought some 67-72 ctr vents to try..

Baldeagle SR · 01-05-2014, 10:29 PM

How I missed your thread beats me. Nice build . I need to order an AC for mine and will have some questions I am sure. I really like the way you are doing the lines. Rich
My build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

Baldeagle SR · 01-05-2014, 10:34 PM

Forgot to ask who did you get your AC from? Thanks Rich

ChuckDriver · 01-11-2014, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

Forgot to ask who did you get your AC from? Thanks Rich

Its all Vintage Air equipment that I ordered through Charlotte Rod and Custom. Got a great deal on everything.

http://www.charlotterod.com/

Thanks!

ChuckDriver · 01-11-2014, 11:31 PM

Made some progress this weekend. Finishing up the wiring on the Trinary switch. Used a few bullet type connectors and plenty of shrink tubing.

11-13-2013, 04:11 PM	#351
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project Here's the placement of the fittings under the wheel well. Will run the lines up along the top inner fender panel. It's a lot more work to do it this way! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-13-2013, 04:20 PM	#352
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project The AC fittings on the firewall, mounted vertically, are right in line with the doubler bracket for the hinge mounting nuts. The top fitting is a little tight to the innner fender panel, should have mounted it just a little further to the outside, but it will work fine as is. Also finalized the position for the Gen IV unit. Tacked four carriage bolts to the flat panel on the back side. Need a few more fittings for the heater hoses and I'll have it wrapped up. Going to busy the next 2 weeks, so not sure when I'll get back on it! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-13-2013, 04:28 PM	#353
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project Did spend a little time cleaning up the factory control panel. The VA unit uses 3 sliders that replace the old cables. It makes for infinite contol of the fan, temp and door openings, should be nice! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-13-2013, 08:52 PM	#354
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My long term 57 project Looking good. Nice job on the AC lines. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-14-2013, 12:23 AM	#355
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: My long term 57 project Very nice job...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-14-2013, 07:43 AM	#356
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: My long term 57 project You build looks really nice __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

11-17-2013, 11:55 AM	#358
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project I got side tracked after a trip to Lowes. Been wanting to do this for a while but wasn't sure how I wanted it to look. Lowes had a display of pressure treaded boards with a variety of colors. After seeing the "Mahogany Flame" I knew it was the one! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-17-2013, 11:57 AM	#359
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My long term 57 project That looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-17-2013, 11:58 AM	#360
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project These 2 are for Dan in Pasadena! Will have to do some work to get it to sit level, so it will probably be left out for now. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-17-2013, 08:14 PM	#361
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: My long term 57 project Nice color...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-17-2013, 09:12 PM	#362
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: My long term 57 project very nice

12-09-2013, 05:33 PM	#364
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project No progress to report other than I did get the additional fittings I need to finish the install. But probably want get to work on it until after Christmas. Yep, Dan, I think I'll have to get a router to make the trim piece fit flat with the boards, but I'll get to that later. And I'm not planning to put the metal strips in for now, thanks!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-27-2013, 12:25 PM	#365
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project Just a little progress this week. Hope to get more done over the weekend! Made a fitting for the AC hose to connect to the back of the 64 Caddy vent I put in the center of the dash. Just used a scrap piece of exhaust tubeing. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-27-2013, 12:39 PM	#366
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: My long term 57 project I dig your truck! __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

12-28-2013, 12:27 PM	#370
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My long term 57 project I am running my hoses in the fender well too. Where did you mount the dryer? VA has two condensers for the TF trucks one mounts the dryer on the front of the rad support, the other on the inner fender. Another manf. mounts the dryer in the fender well. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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01-05-2014, 10:29 PM	#372
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Re: My long term 57 project How I missed your thread beats me. Nice build . I need to order an AC for mine and will have some questions I am sure. I really like the way you are doing the lines. Rich My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

01-05-2014, 10:34 PM	#373
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Re: My long term 57 project Forgot to ask who did you get your AC from? Thanks Rich

01-11-2014, 11:31 PM	#375
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My long term 57 project Made some progress this weekend. Finishing up the wiring on the Trinary switch. Used a few bullet type connectors and plenty of shrink tubing. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

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