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Metaldoc · 01-02-2019, 11:57 PM

I was looking at buying a set of filler panels but they don't clean my vintage air dryer. It's a sure fit kit, so all pre bent tubing and mounting hardware. I'm not sure if there's a different filler panel to clear but I can make it. Any vintage air guys ? Cutting a hole to clear is defeating the purpose.

Metaldoc · 01-03-2019, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

I have a good used tach board I could send you. I picked up a NOS one on Kijiji last June. Let me know I can pop it in the mail.

Thanks I'll let ya know, I'm taking a break from it as I over think things according to my wife.

**Canuckvetter** · 01-03-2019, 12:42 AM

No worries. It’s here if you want it.

Metaldoc · 01-08-2019, 12:26 AM

I found the perfect fitting filler panel or at least one.

cornerstone · 01-08-2019, 12:46 AM

Nice work man. Looks like a perfect fit.

Metaldoc · 01-08-2019, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Nice work man. Looks like a perfect fit.

Thanks man but the first one is the easy one, now to make a mirror image. That's where art work comes in when bent by hand and hammer.

Metaldoc · 01-09-2019, 07:04 PM

Second half done and finished fit. Looks great, First try.

Chevys4life · 01-09-2019, 07:15 PM

Looks good Metaldoc.......nice clean fit on those filler panels.

Orange67 · 01-09-2019, 07:24 PM

Very nice! I actually like the added bend you did to accommodate the a.c. stuff. Looks awesome, great work as usual!

Metaldoc · 01-09-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Looks good Metaldoc.......nice clean fit on those filler panels.

These 4 screws

Metaldoc · 01-10-2019, 09:33 PM

I like it and it cleans it up nicely.

cornerstone · 01-11-2019, 12:52 AM

Do you have any plans for painting the filler panels?

Metaldoc · 01-11-2019, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Do you have any plans for painting the filler panels?

I looked at either black or blue, but I'm not sure if I go black the engine shows up more. If I go blue it will match the firewall but will draw the attention away from the engine.

cornerstone · 01-12-2019, 01:02 AM

Tough call.... I think if it were my truck I'd go with black. I think the engine will be the focal point either way. One of the reasons I say black is because the small original blue part between the grille and new filler panels would be a slightly different blue than the firewall blue, so I'd say a definite contrast (black) would look sharper.

Metaldoc · 01-12-2019, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Tough call.... I think if it were my truck I'd go with black. I think the engine will be the focal point either way. One of the reasons I say black is because the small original blue part between the grille and new filler panels would be a slightly different blue than the firewall blue, so I'd say a definite contrast (black) would look sharper.

The blue on the firewall is new so it would match, I still have some. But I think black and if I don't like it I'll paint them blue.

**Advanced Design** · 01-12-2019, 12:09 PM

Very nice work on the filler panel! Gives a really clean look.

Metaldoc · 01-12-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very nice work on the filler panel! Gives a really clean look.

Thanks man it does look a lot cleaner

Metaldoc · 01-12-2019, 12:43 PM

Back on the dash today, got the LED 194 bulbs to make the gauges brighter.

Metaldoc · 01-13-2019, 01:48 AM

With only one bulb in it makes a big difference. They make a dimmer for these now so I can lower the light. Maybe.

Metaldoc · 01-13-2019, 08:52 PM

Well it fits back on with a couple of mods and it all works. I'm too cheap sometimes. The LED bulb change looks great.

Chevys4life · 01-14-2019, 01:15 PM

Metaldoc.... is the tach getting power from the red wire going to the fuel tank instrument gauge? Or what is that red wire used for on the back of the fuel tank gauge?

Metaldoc · 01-14-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Metaldoc.... is the tach getting power from the red wire going to the fuel tank instrument gauge? Or what is that red wire used for on the back of the fuel tank gauge?

I'm hoping this will work I tested power to there but not sure if it will interfere, but I'm thinking it needs a better source.

Metaldoc · 01-15-2019, 09:10 PM

Black fits the image and it blends in nicely. Clean looking.

**68bowtie** · 01-15-2019, 11:20 PM

Yes! Well done.

**Canuckvetter** · 01-16-2019, 12:02 AM

👍🏻

01-02-2019, 11:57 PM	#776
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box I was looking at buying a set of filler panels but they don't clean my vintage air dryer. It's a sure fit kit, so all pre bent tubing and mounting hardware. I'm not sure if there's a different filler panel to clear but I can make it. Any vintage air guys ? Cutting a hole to clear is defeating the purpose. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-03-2019, 12:42 AM	#778
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,041	Re: 67 long box No worries. It’s here if you want it. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

01-08-2019, 12:26 AM	#779
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box I found the perfect fitting filler panel or at least one. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-08-2019, 12:46 AM	#780
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 67 long box Nice work man. Looks like a perfect fit. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-09-2019, 07:04 PM	#782
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box Second half done and finished fit. Looks great, First try. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-09-2019, 07:15 PM	#783
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 639	Re: 67 long box Looks good Metaldoc.......nice clean fit on those filler panels.

01-09-2019, 07:24 PM	#784
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: 67 long box Very nice! I actually like the added bend you did to accommodate the a.c. stuff. Looks awesome, great work as usual! __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

01-10-2019, 09:33 PM	#786
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box I like it and it cleans it up nicely. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-11-2019, 12:52 AM	#787
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 67 long box Do you have any plans for painting the filler panels? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-12-2019, 01:02 AM	#789
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 67 long box Tough call.... I think if it were my truck I'd go with black. I think the engine will be the focal point either way. One of the reasons I say black is because the small original blue part between the grille and new filler panels would be a slightly different blue than the firewall blue, so I'd say a definite contrast (black) would look sharper. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod. Last edited by cornerstone; 01-12-2019 at 01:10 AM. Reason: had a long hard look and changed my mind.

01-12-2019, 12:09 PM	#791
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 67 long box Very nice work on the filler panel! Gives a really clean look. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-12-2019, 12:43 PM	#793
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box Back on the dash today, got the LED 194 bulbs to make the gauges brighter. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-13-2019, 01:48 AM	#794
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box With only one bulb in it makes a big difference. They make a dimmer for these now so I can lower the light. Maybe. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-13-2019, 08:52 PM	#795
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box Well it fits back on with a couple of mods and it all works. I'm too cheap sometimes. The LED bulb change looks great. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-14-2019, 01:15 PM	#796
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 639	Re: 67 long box Metaldoc.... is the tach getting power from the red wire going to the fuel tank instrument gauge? Or what is that red wire used for on the back of the fuel tank gauge?



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01-15-2019, 09:10 PM	#798
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 67 long box Black fits the image and it blends in nicely. Clean looking. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-15-2019, 11:20 PM	#799
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,358	Re: 67 long box Yes! Well done. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

01-16-2019, 12:02 AM	#800
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,041	Re: 67 long box 👍🏻 __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

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