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OKGMC4 · 11-05-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

You have been doing some amazing work!

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Originally Posted by IRQVET

I was thinking the same. Its one thing for a professional mechanic/ fabricator to build something cool, but a regular guy DIY build is something to behold.

Thanks for the support. It helps keep me motivated. Sometimes that’s harder than the actual work!

OKGMC4 · 11-05-2017, 12:31 PM

Since knomadd got HIS Dapper lighting headlights in I decided to dust mine off for a trial fit. Plus I’m thinking the bulbs may affect my air box construction since they stick through the core support.

OKGMC4 · 11-05-2017, 12:33 PM

White or amber halo rings.

Chumly223 · 11-05-2017, 04:49 PM

tailgate is killer
keep up the good work

knomadd · 11-06-2017, 09:53 AM

Damn, those lights look good! I like the white halos myself, but either would look good. Do they work as turn signals too?

OKGMC4 · 11-06-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Damn, those lights look good! I like the white halos myself, but either would look good. Do they work as turn signals too?

I bet they could. I didnt buy the optional controller. As they are, there are only three wires. A common ground wire, red line in for white, and yellow line to amber. Haven’t decided if I want to use the amber or not. When I ordered mine they were out of white only and Jonathan at Dapper offered me an upgrade so they could be built faster.

knomadd · 11-07-2017, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

I bet they could. I didnt buy the optional controller. As they are, there are only three wires. A common ground wire, red line in for white, and yellow line to amber. Haven’t decided if I want to use the amber or not. When I ordered mine they were out of white only and Jonathan at Dapper offered me an upgrade so they could be built faster.

That's cool. I didn't know that was an option when I ordered mine. I have a set of their 575s for my GTO. I didn't go with any halos though. I have them on my V2s for the 71, but I haven't hooked up the halos yet.

OKGMC4 · 11-07-2017, 09:14 PM

A box of random goodies showed up today.

OKGMC4 · 11-07-2017, 09:17 PM

...and the next painstakingly slow project starts.

knomadd · 11-08-2017, 04:47 PM

Is your MAF sensor a clamp on style that will fit between tubes, or do you have the card style? If it's the card style, how are you adding that?

OKGMC4 · 11-09-2017, 04:29 AM

Clamp on. It will push through the back of the enclosure I'm trying to build, and it has three little holes on the flange that I can put bolts through to attach it. I just can't figure out how to make it look good AND be functional.

knomadd · 11-10-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Clamp on. It will push through the back of the enclosure I'm trying to build, and it has three little holes on the flange that I can put bolts through to attach it. I just can't figure out how to make it look good AND be functional.

Well darn. I was hoping you had the card style like I do so I could steal your idea.

It'll look good when you're done.

OKGMC4 · 11-10-2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Well darn. I was hoping you had the card style like I do so I could steal your idea.

It'll look good when you're done.

I "think" Spectre makes an aluminum adapter for those style MAF sensors.

knomadd · 11-10-2017, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

I "think" Spectre makes an aluminum adapter for those style MAF sensors.

They do, but it's aluminum. I don't have the welding equipment or knowledge to weld aluminum. I can do stainless just fine. If I could find a stainless weld-in adapter, I'd be set.

OKGMC4 · 11-11-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

They do, but it's aluminum. I don't have the welding equipment or knowledge to weld aluminum. I can do stainless just fine. If I could find a stainless weld-in adapter, I'd be set.

That’s why I’m doing my intake in steel. I know it’s heavier but it’s what I know I can work with. My father in law is a machinist. I bet if he had a MAF pattern he could make an adapter plate to be welded onto the pipe. I wonder if there’s an eBay market for that?

OKGMC4 · 11-12-2017, 10:28 PM

I is dumb. Was about half done with the pipe when I realized the MAF would be pulling in air 90 degrees to itself. With a little reworking I moved it downstream into a straighter section of pipe. Should help it read airflow better. Now I can work on finishing the filter box.

OKGMC4 · 11-26-2017, 05:36 PM

I wanted the air box to kinda sorta match the engine covers so I built it with the same perforated stainless steel theme. I’ll paint the metal underneath black and the air box will probably be body color.

flashed · 11-26-2017, 05:43 PM

That looks great.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-27-2017, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

that looks great.

x2

Russell Ashley · 11-28-2017, 11:50 PM

Cool build. Wish I'd have found it sooner. I've never seen a uni-body GM truck before.

OKGMC4 · 01-21-2018, 08:08 PM

I have spent a ton of time pondering mirrors. I could go on about the ones I don’t like, or are too big, or just won’t fit the door, or cost too damn much, etc. instead I will just say I have settled on the reproduction raydot mirrors found on ac cobra kit cars and vintage 60’s race cars such as Shelby mustangs and all of the old school British roadsters. I think they are a good balance of fit vs cost vs good looks. Hope you guys like them..

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-21-2018, 10:50 PM

I like them, they fit and look nice..

RCbowtie69 · 02-18-2018, 11:08 AM

Looking good,keep on truckin'

**G&R's57GMC** · 06-01-2018, 08:36 PM

OK , its time for an update ... What's UP ?

This is a great project and we want to see more !

As for the mirrors they look good on there . I like the fab work.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-01-2018, 09:05 PM

What he said ^ x2

11-05-2017, 12:31 PM	#152
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Since knomadd got HIS Dapper lighting headlights in I decided to dust mine off for a trial fit. Plus I’m thinking the bulbs may affect my air box construction since they stick through the core support. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-05-2017, 12:33 PM	#153
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project White or amber halo rings. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-05-2017, 04:49 PM	#154
Chumly223 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 28	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project tailgate is killer keep up the good work

11-06-2017, 09:53 AM	#155
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Damn, those lights look good! I like the white halos myself, but either would look good. Do they work as turn signals too? __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

11-07-2017, 09:14 PM	#158
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project A box of random goodies showed up today. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-07-2017, 09:17 PM	#159
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project ...and the next painstakingly slow project starts. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-08-2017, 04:47 PM	#160
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Is your MAF sensor a clamp on style that will fit between tubes, or do you have the card style? If it's the card style, how are you adding that? __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

11-09-2017, 04:29 AM	#161
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Clamp on. It will push through the back of the enclosure I'm trying to build, and it has three little holes on the flange that I can put bolts through to attach it. I just can't figure out how to make it look good AND be functional. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167 Last edited by OKGMC4; 11-09-2017 at 06:25 AM.

11-12-2017, 10:28 PM	#166
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I is dumb. Was about half done with the pipe when I realized the MAF would be pulling in air 90 degrees to itself. With a little reworking I moved it downstream into a straighter section of pipe. Should help it read airflow better. Now I can work on finishing the filter box. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-26-2017, 05:36 PM	#167
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I wanted the air box to kinda sorta match the engine covers so I built it with the same perforated stainless steel theme. I’ll paint the metal underneath black and the air box will probably be body color. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-26-2017, 05:43 PM	#168
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project That looks great.

11-28-2017, 11:50 PM	#170
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Cool build. Wish I'd have found it sooner. I've never seen a uni-body GM truck before.

01-21-2018, 08:08 PM	#171
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,217	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I have spent a ton of time pondering mirrors. I could go on about the ones I don’t like, or are too big, or just won’t fit the door, or cost too damn much, etc. instead I will just say I have settled on the reproduction raydot mirrors found on ac cobra kit cars and vintage 60’s race cars such as Shelby mustangs and all of the old school British roadsters. I think they are a good balance of fit vs cost vs good looks. Hope you guys like them.. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

01-21-2018, 10:50 PM	#172
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I like them, they fit and look nice.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-18-2018, 11:08 AM	#173
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06-01-2018, 08:36 PM	#174
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06-01-2018, 09:05 PM	#175
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project What he said ^ x2 __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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