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Old 06-04-2008, 06:12 PM   #51
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That tank looks huge!
It looked smaller on paper. The tank is only 13" at the rear and slopes down to 12" in the front. Once it gets powdercoated black and I install a hitch and the rear bumper you'll never see it. At least I hope not anyway.
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:21 PM   #52
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Mike,

What brand patches do you have? Tri-Plus? PM me a list and prices on what you have. I was a little disappointed with the over all quality of the tank. There were small things that we spelled out in my drawings that didn't happen, but no biggie. I can correct those issues myself.
That sucks about the tank, I had a few small issues but they won't affect the installation. Did you contact Dave? Overall im pretty happy, especially for the price. Let me check on the panels. I purchased the panels from Jerry at the TN truck shop. He usually only sells the best parts, since he builds trucks himself. What city are you in? I might be driving to lower AL again next month...
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:32 PM   #53
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That sucks about the tank, I had a few small issues but they won't affect the installation. Did you contact Dave? Overall im pretty happy, especially for the price. Let me check on the panels. I purchased the panels from Jerry at the TN truck shop. He usually only sells the best parts, since he builds trucks himself. What city are you in? I might be driving to lower AL again next month...
I'm happy with my tank overall as well. I just don't understand why he didn't deburr the holes he drilled before he welded the nipples and filler on. So now I have to figure out a way to deburr them and get all of the shavings out. The worst place is where he made the 45 deg. joint on the filler neck. There is at least an 1/8th burr in the joint if not more. Maybe he forgot to clean them up when he finished, because all of the holes were not cleaned up. Anyway, enough on that subject. I live in Ball Ground which is @ 45-50 miles due north of Atlanta.
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:34 AM   #54
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"

Progress has been a little slow as of late, but I guess that keeps me from getting burnt out.

I'm planning on installing a hydraulic clutch setup when I get everything put back together, so I contacted Novak Conversions inquiring about their hydraulic clutch kits. Their website listed a few bellhousings that their kit would bolt right up to, but it didn't list mine. I sent them a picture of my bellhousing and they informed me that I needed to have one boss (red square) on my bell housing machined down to match the thickness of the other bolt holes (blue square).



I went to a machine shop that we use for work and they were able to machine the boss for me for free no less. (Sorry for the bad angle)



I have went back to Novak's website since having the machine work done and was surprised to see my bellhousing pictured on their site with a new paragraph describing how to modify a cast bellhousing. So now I'm just patiently waiting for the royalty checks to start coming in so I can pay for my build.

Scroll down about half way on Novak's website to see my pic and their hydraulic kit.

http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_hcrc.htm
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:45 AM   #55
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Last week I got a good deal on some new sheetmetal off of craigslist which consisted of the parts below. This deal got me fired up even more to hurry up and finish this build.

(2) Goodmark 68-72 SWB Bedsides LH/RH
(2) Goodmark 67-71 Doors LH/RH
(2) Tri Plus 67 Fenders LH/RH
(2) 67-68 Original Grilles in excellent condition






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Old 09-17-2008, 08:54 AM   #56
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I forgot the you had a truck you were building!

glad to see that you are moving forward....

nice score on the parts
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:07 AM   #57
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[QUOTE=msgross;2893423]I forgot the you had a truck you were building![QUOTE]


OK wise guy very funny. I'm just pacing myself.
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:13 AM   #58
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at least you're doing it right... I'll have $12K in my truck and the engine and tranny will need redone a week after I complete it I bet!
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Old 09-18-2008, 12:35 AM   #59
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"

Nice to see some updates.. If my car sells tommorrow, there will some room in the shop. We can get started on your cab when your ready.
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Old 10-02-2008, 08:39 AM   #60
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"

Progress has been slower than I like, but I have no one to blame but myself. (Ignore the dust on the frame.)

However, I have been doing some small, tedious things trying to finish the frame and driveline.

I spent this past weekend painting the driveshafts and the last few crossmembers. I installed the engine and t-case crossmembers last night. There's something about the look of shiny black paint and new zinc coated grade-8 bolts.



I had my tranny and t-case rebuilt here recently so that's done at least.




The new crate 350 finally made its way on the engine stand and is awaiting paint and parts.



I've been ordering a few parts here and there when money allowed.



I have all of the necessary sheet metal now to rebuild the cab. Thanks to msgross for some of these parts.


I received my new stainless brake lines from Inline Tube yesterday.


I hope to button up the driveline in the next month or so and then move on to the cab. I guess my cab repair will be my winter project this year.
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Old 10-02-2008, 10:57 AM   #61
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Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"

What an awesome project - I can't believe I have missed this post until now!!!

Your tire and rim combo is one of my favorites too!
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Old 10-02-2008, 11:20 AM   #62
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It's not hard to miss Mark.

I haven't been making alot of noticeable progress to post about everyday.
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Old 10-02-2008, 12:37 PM   #63
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Man looking good!Keep up the good work.
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Old 10-02-2008, 05:09 PM   #64
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I need to get some of those brakelines... let me know how they go... I just blew more money at Carlisle today so it may take awhile to save for them... but atleast I have 6 vent windows now!
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Mike,

I'll let you know how they fit once I install them. I'm a little worried about their fitment though.

I called Inline in the past inquiring about brake lines and informed the tech that I had a '69 with '72 axles and he told me I needed '72 brake lines.

Well this past week when I ordered them I talked to another tech/salesman and he told me I needed '69 brake lines and not lines for a '72 because my frame is a '69. Which makes sense to me. I guess I'll find out when I install them.
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Old 10-03-2008, 06:52 AM   #66
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I think the frame matters most, then if it's power or not....

I tried telling them that I had a 68 frame with power and an 82 axle and they said "custom" which didn't sound cheap! I think you have to hit the hard mounts on the frame, which have been different over the years.
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Great to see some progress and pix.
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Man looking good!Keep up the good work.
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I guess if I do enough small things it'll all add up eventually.
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There hasn't been any progress made to post pictures of.

Things have been slow go as of late. I'm slowly buying parts as money allows.

Alan and I should start working on the cab after the holidays when things get back to normal.

Stay tuned.
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:12 PM   #71
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nice truck, keep up the good work.
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Old 12-01-2008, 10:06 AM   #72
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I was able to spend a little time working on the truck over the holiday weekend and made a little progress.

I got the tranny, bellhousing and transfercase painted and installed. (Note to self fill both with gear oil.)








I also got the rear crossmember cut out so I could mock up my fuel tank. I've really got to get a garage built. I set the smoke detectors off in the basement while grinding the rivets off.





I think once I install a receiver hitch, rear bumper and paint the tank it will blend in pretty good and hopefully won't look so "oversized".



I also got the crate motor scuffed up and ready for paint. I'm debating on whether to rattle can it or shoot it with single stage. I'll probably just rattle can it and be done with it.



Stay tuned.....
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That's what your engine looks like out of the bag.. Everything is looking good. Glad to see progress.
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fancy!
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That's what your engine looks like out of the bag.. Everything is looking good. Glad to see progress.
Yes, it's finally out of the bag.

You want to paint it?


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Thank you. Just trying to play catch up.
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