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Old 11-15-2009, 08:57 PM   #226
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics

Thanx for the info. I have to install a VA setup in my 72 and take the original setup out. I'm not looking forward to it. Thanx Dana
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Old 11-15-2009, 09:45 PM   #227
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After taking the time to go through the whole thread let me say, that your truck is f'n sweet! You have done an awesome job! I can't wait to see the vid and pics of the completed truck!
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Old 11-16-2009, 09:14 PM   #228
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Finally got the Vintage Air system installed…..Not exactly what I would call “SURE FIT”……but not that bad either….The installation instructions are really more like a “tip sheet” rather than real instructions……and their sequence is not correct either!......Now that I’m done I could install the next one in a ¼ of the time!


They (V.A.) claim that on non-air cabs there is no cutting of the firewall required….That’s BS…..You need cut it out as pictured to accommodate the upper binary safety switch line….I chose to make a quickie cover plate for the unused firewall openings….(I did see another forum member had to make the same cut I did)







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Old 11-22-2009, 10:49 PM   #229
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Love the blue!!!
I see the future of my 68 SWB's color, who's paint and or color code, PLEASE!

Great truck!
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Old 11-23-2009, 01:58 PM   #230
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Love the blue!!!
I see the future of my 68 SWB's color, who's paint and or color code, PLEASE!

Great truck!
Thanks Chad!

The color is a 69 Chevy car color (A lot of 69 Camaro's had this color)....."LEMANS BLUE"


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Old 11-23-2009, 05:49 PM   #231
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are those hoses going to be a PITA when the glove box is reinstalled?
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Old 11-23-2009, 10:01 PM   #232
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are those hoses going to be a PITA when the glove box is reinstalled?
Well, Vintage Air supplies their own glove box with the kit....its only about 3" or 4" deep and is hard plastic....I test fit it and it seemed to fit ok!

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Old 11-23-2009, 10:24 PM   #233
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Finished up the last of the interior dyeing I needed to do....Several different people have recommended this "Colorbond" stuff.....it was super easy to work with....virtually no prep!...Just clean w/acetone and then apply with 3 or 4 light mist coats.....It really just soaks in nice, quite amazing!.....I hope it lasts as good as it looks!

Here's the link to their site...I could'nt find the color I needed on their color chart....but I was able to locate the correct "Medium Blue" in that same brand at one of the Camaro parts house's (Rick's).....

http://www.bryndana.com/index.html

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Old 11-24-2009, 08:46 AM   #234
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Those interior pieces look good!
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Old 12-05-2009, 03:24 PM   #235
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cant wait to see it around town! purdy!!!!!!!!
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Old 12-11-2009, 01:36 PM   #236
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That truck is awesome your a doing a great job!!!!
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Old 12-21-2009, 12:27 AM   #237
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I just went through the whole thread and I am impressed to say the least. I like them stock too. When (in the begining) I read that you were going to add factory air I said to myself aw man you need to go V.A...then I saw you did. You'll be glad you did. I put it on my truck and I will do it again and yes the instructons are out of sequence imo too. Next time I'm puting the lines on before finish mounting the evap box. Nice job!!
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Old 01-12-2010, 09:48 AM   #238
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It took a long time to get through this threat. GREAT JOB. This looks awesome.

Luck didn't have much to do with this, High Quality build.

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Old 01-12-2010, 10:44 AM   #239
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Finished up the last of the interior dyeing I needed to do....Several different people have recommended this "Colorbond" stuff.....it was super easy to work with....virtually no prep!...Just clean w/acetone and then apply with 3 or 4 light mist coats.....It really just soaks in nice, quite amazing!.....I hope it lasts as good as it looks!

Here's the link to their site...I could'nt find the color I needed on their color chart....but I was able to locate the correct "Medium Blue" in that same brand at one of the Camaro parts house's (Rick's).....

http://www.bryndana.com/index.html

What color were those armrests before you painted them?
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Old 01-13-2010, 12:47 AM   #240
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I just went through the whole thread and I am impressed to say the least. I like them stock too. When (in the begining) I read that you were going to add factory air I said to myself aw man you need to go V.A...then I saw you did. You'll be glad you did. I put it on my truck and I will do it again and yes the instructons are out of sequence imo too. Next time I'm puting the lines on before finish mounting the evap box. Nice job!!
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It took a long time to get through this threat. GREAT JOB. This looks awesome.

Luck didn't have much to do with this, High Quality build.

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Thanks everyone....I REALLY appreciate the kind words !....I Havent had much progress lately with the holidays and all...I did get a couple things done....I need to take some more pics...I'll do that soon and get em posted up....Buddy Buckets are getting covered as we speak they should be done next week....I'll get pics of those too!

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What color were those armrests before you painted them?
The arm rests were light blue before I shot em.....Most of the dyed pieces were new repop parts...so I ordered them all in the light blue....it made for a nice base and easy to cover.....I did dye my old saddle colored dash pad for practice and it came out quite a bit darker looking than the light blue based parts.....That rear view mirror bracket cover in the pic was saddle colored as well, and it came out a little darker as you can see....


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Old 02-17-2010, 12:02 PM   #241
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OK, Dan we're past the holiday season.

Any new updates?
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Old 03-10-2010, 07:17 PM   #242
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No real updates....still waiting on the seat guy to finish the buddy buckets...as soon as they are done, I will get back on it....Its so close, I'm ready to get her done and start enjoying her!

I did get side tracked a little bit here lately when I found this one owner 68 RS/SS Camaro that I just had to have....All original w/matching numbers and original paint....Got a SMOKING deal and could not pass it up....I may just flip it, have'nt decided yet...







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Old 03-10-2010, 07:50 PM   #243
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What the h*ll Racky!!!???Lets get on it!Nice Camaro but as my buddy always says(Army)"get all your crap in the same sock and get it done"Still have snow here in rustville MN so I look to you green grassers to hold me up!!!!
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Old 03-10-2010, 08:19 PM   #244
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nice, bumblebee stripe and all...
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Old 03-10-2010, 10:26 PM   #245
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SOLD!
i'll give you my left kidney and my oldest son.. he's almost old enough to do yard work..
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Old 03-14-2010, 11:52 AM   #246
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Love the build, awsome job so far.
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Old 04-13-2010, 11:17 PM   #247
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Actually have a little progress to report....Finally got my seats, door panels, headliner and visors back from my upholstery guy....Mounted up the seats to the frame and took a real test drive....Had her on the freeway and everything!....Other than some pretty "loose" steering she ran great!

Had a buddy come over and help me align the body panels and install the door seals..so thats now done!.....Gonna put the grille and front bumper on in the next couple days and then I will down to just the interior. I believe I have everything (parts wise) to get her completed....Shooting for two-weeks completion...I will then need to get her back to my painter and have it wet sanded and buffed......


Here's the Buddy Buckets.....More pics to come soon!

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Old 04-13-2010, 11:29 PM   #248
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that's one blue sexy beast
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Looking good Dan. You're almost there.
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looks good...even with the dust on the seats did you paint your shift knobs or are those new?
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