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Old 01-26-2017, 10:01 PM   #51
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the metal around the radio has seen better days:

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Old 01-26-2017, 10:03 PM   #52
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worlds best dash speaker! HiFi baby!!

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Old 01-26-2017, 10:07 PM   #53
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need help identifying whats in these pics:

Any idea what the green/white thing is?

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Also, these 3 wires were cut originating from the stock harness, any thoughts here?

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Old 01-27-2017, 09:17 AM   #54
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overall the wiring harness looks to be fairly in tact, definitely not perfect......maybe 4-6 wire taps total, 2 off the front headlights, 1 under the dash, 3 out by the taillights.

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Old 01-27-2017, 05:39 PM   #55
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I think possibly the green and white box may be a buzzer for when you leave the keys in ignition. I'm guessing honestly.
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Old 01-27-2017, 09:27 PM   #56
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I think possibly the green and white box may be a buzzer for when you leave the keys in ignition. I'm guessing honestly.
That makes decent enough sense to me, thank you, unless otherwise informed, I'll go with it's a "key buzzer speaker"!
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Old 01-27-2017, 09:34 PM   #57
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another piece to the puzzle showed up today!

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thanks gmachinz, just as described!
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Old 01-28-2017, 12:22 PM   #58
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That makes decent enough sense to me, thank you, unless otherwise informed, I'll go with it's a "key buzzer speaker"!
It's funny but I really don't know. But that sounds good right? Lol
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Old 02-04-2017, 12:29 PM   #59
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update: haven't had much time to work on her lately, 6 classes to go for my BABA, did I mention I hate school, and Mid terms this week = FML!
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It will be over before you know it.
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Old 03-05-2017, 08:18 PM   #61
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It will be over before you know it.
1 more week! Finals and end of terms by Sunday

Crunch Time!!!

Soooooo, I had a bead on a rust free A/C cab.........negotiated price.......dude stop responding to texts/emails.................weird

So unless one falls in my lap the current plan is to repair the cab in my garage.

Initially I was only considering the cost of a rust free cab vs the cost of repair panels and a MIG welder..........after thinking about it some more I realized there are other benefits to repairing my current rusted cab over doing the swap besides just experience......a big one is available storage space......I really don't have much, so with the cab attached to the chassis it allows be to work on it without having to come up with extra space to store all the parts once I take them off.......I live in an HOA so outside storage is a no go here.
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Space is always a problem.
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so after much contemplation I think my only way forward with this build is to actually build 2 trucks. . .

That's the general direction I'm headed, we'll see how well this 3 car garage of mine contains all this awesomeness!
Containing the awesomeness had me cracking up.

Good job on figuring out the reality of what you're trying to achieve with the two trucks. There's certainly nothing wrong with moving forward and having the plan evolve. But sitting down and figuring out what you have and what you like to do with it has the benefit of a targeted outcome. For me 'build as you go' ends up taking more time and costing more money. Good luck with the work and thanks for bringing us along.
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Old 06-02-2017, 05:17 PM   #64
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Containing the awesomeness had me cracking up.

Good job on figuring out the reality of what you're trying to achieve with the two trucks. There's certainly nothing wrong with moving forward and having the plan evolve. But sitting down and figuring out what you have and what you like to do with it has the benefit of a targeted outcome. For me 'build as you go' ends up taking more time and costing more money. Good luck with the work and thanks for bringing us along.
thanks man!

Quick update....these college courses are absolutely crushing all my free time! I did, however, manage to send Mr. Brooks of Built by Brooks some $$ for his LWB to SWB bolt together kit! Stoked on that purchase and looking forward to the simplicity it offers! I also managed to set a little time aside this weekend to sneak away for a morning junkyard trip (fingers crossed I find some goodies!)

Still on the hunt for a rust free cab and short bed in my area (harder than it sounds!) but overall still collecting parts.

I do have a side project coming up that will free up some much needed garage space. Going to build a storage shed on the side of the house for some heavy storage and to get all the garden equipment and kids toys out of my Space A!!

I know , not much of an update but such is my life at least for this year anyway!

Thanks for tuning in! (maybe too much coffee going on here; I see a lot of ! in my post)
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That LWB to SWB kit by Built by Brooks is excellent!!! I just got done using it!! Make sure to get a couple high-quality 7/16 drill bits, you'll need them. Again, kit is of extremely high quality.
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That LWB to SWB kit by Built by Brooks is excellent!!! I just got done using it!! Make sure to get a couple high-quality 7/16 drill bits, you'll need them. Again, kit is of extremely high quality.
I didn't even know this existed until I read your build thread so I owe you a thank you!
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I didn't even know this existed until I read your build thread so I owe you a thank you!
That is what's great about this site!!! It has helped me immensely with my build. Have a good weekend!

Thanks Mike
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Old 06-03-2017, 11:45 AM   #68
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That is what's great about this site!!! It has helped me immensely with my build. Have a good weekend!

Thanks Mike
Hey Mike, couldn't agree more!

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look at these beauties!

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I sat looking at these in the heat for quite some time, comparing them to the C10 bumpers and I actually like the shape of these a bit better than the truck bumpers....we'll see what I can make out of them...

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There you go! Have fun!
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Waiting to see where you go with these.
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Navy Chief, you get those LWB to SWB BxB brackets on?? Come on, you have contractor hours. I read your first post and didn't skim over it like last time!!
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Navy Chief, you get those LWB to SWB BxB brackets on?? Come on, you have contractor hours. I read your first post and didn't skim over it like last time!!
Haha, retired Navy Chief! Too much school, not enough wrenching, 6 classes and I'm done with my degree! Taking welding classes again when that's finished!
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Old 06-09-2017, 11:21 PM   #75
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so I think I'm going to go ahead and do the opposite of what most do.....seriously considering pulling the sbc350 and putting in a 250 inline 6! On the hunt for a solid shortblock, or at least block and crank!.........putting more thought into it but I don't think a 250 Inline 6/TH350 combo would be so bad.
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