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**clay68c10** · 06-02-2024, 02:23 PM

I wanted to add some heat shield on the cab to work with the heat shield treatment on the frame. Mainly for the lower header and collector area where the other shield wasn’t covering.
I got the DEI floor and tunnel shield. It sticks to the exterior of the surface you’re working with. I did the toe kick of the firewall first, then to the sides of the tunnel hump area under the floor (no pic, sorry). I also lined the floor hump.
I could have run it up the firewall further, but I don’t love how I thought it would look so I stopped at the bodyline.
It’s pretty easy to work with, but you definitely want to make a template before you cut it. Once it’s stuck, you’re not moving it without destroying it. I used cardboard like what cereal boxes are made from for my templates. It’s flexible enough to give an idea how it will go over uneven or curved surfaces.

**clay68c10** · 06-09-2024, 10:47 AM

Time for a trip. Having a winch is a good thing. Having a sloped driveway however isn’t. I used some big wood scraps under the trailer jack to get it level so I didn’t have to worry about gravity.

**clay68c10** · 06-09-2024, 11:37 AM

We used a lift to put the cab back on the frame. I didn’t want to risk any damage by using my engine hoist lift because the doors were already fitted and I didn’t want to take them back off to lift it on the pinch weld.
It was uneventful, which is a good thing. Lift cab, move frame, install mounts/bolts, load back up.
It sure does look good now. That 516 really pops in the sunlight.

**clay68c10** · 06-09-2024, 11:47 AM

For unloading, the Jeep earned its keep again. I backed it into the garage and left the trailer sloped. Worked like a charm, which is good because a quick rain shower was coming thru.
Here she is, back home.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-09-2024, 02:33 PM

Looks great!!!

SCOTI · 06-10-2024, 09:57 AM

Nice progress update.

**clay68c10** · 06-10-2024, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great!!!

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nice progress update.

Thanks
It's exciting to have some color. I keep chipping away at it. There's a zillion little things to do still.
I'll post up some more when I have time to put in some pics.

SCOTI · 06-10-2024, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Thanks
It's exciting to have some color. I keep chipping away at it. There's a zillion little things to do still.
I'll post up some more when I have time to put in some pics.

I like the detail stuff like the heat shielding/sound deadening/exhaust considerations. 'Old' like 'new' experience in the end.

**clay68c10** · 06-10-2024, 08:39 PM

I figure there’s no reason to not add the heat shielding. It definitely works or the OEMs wouldn’t do it. I’ll definitely report back after I have it up and running.

SCOTI · 06-11-2024, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

I figure there’s no reason to not add the heat shielding. It definitely works or the OEMs wouldn’t do it. I’ll definitely report back after I have it up and running.

Exactly.

**loudchevy** · 06-11-2024, 09:37 AM

Wow, That looks great! Love the heat shielding as well. That is some motivating progress. Congrats

06-02-2024, 02:23 PM	#376
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,922	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is I wanted to add some heat shield on the cab to work with the heat shield treatment on the frame. Mainly for the lower header and collector area where the other shield wasn’t covering. I got the DEI floor and tunnel shield. It sticks to the exterior of the surface you’re working with. I did the toe kick of the firewall first, then to the sides of the tunnel hump area under the floor (no pic, sorry). I also lined the floor hump. I could have run it up the firewall further, but I don’t love how I thought it would look so I stopped at the bodyline. It’s pretty easy to work with, but you definitely want to make a template before you cut it. Once it’s stuck, you’re not moving it without destroying it. I used cardboard like what cereal boxes are made from for my templates. It’s flexible enough to give an idea how it will go over uneven or curved surfaces. Attached Images __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-09-2024, 10:47 AM	#377
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,922	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is Time for a trip. Having a winch is a good thing. Having a sloped driveway however isn’t. I used some big wood scraps under the trailer jack to get it level so I didn’t have to worry about gravity. Attached Images __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-09-2024, 11:37 AM	#378
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,922	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is We used a lift to put the cab back on the frame. I didn’t want to risk any damage by using my engine hoist lift because the doors were already fitted and I didn’t want to take them back off to lift it on the pinch weld. It was uneventful, which is a good thing. Lift cab, move frame, install mounts/bolts, load back up. It sure does look good now. That 516 really pops in the sunlight. Attached Images __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-09-2024, 11:47 AM	#379
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,922	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is For unloading, the Jeep earned its keep again. I backed it into the garage and left the trailer sloped. Worked like a charm, which is good because a quick rain shower was coming thru. Here she is, back home. Attached Images __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-09-2024, 02:33 PM	#380
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,906	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is Looks great!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-10-2024, 09:57 AM	#381
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,931	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is Nice progress update. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-10-2024, 08:39 PM	#384
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,922	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is I figure there’s no reason to not add the heat shielding. It definitely works or the OEMs wouldn’t do it. I’ll definitely report back after I have it up and running. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-11-2024, 09:37 AM	#386
loudchevy Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 162	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is Wow, That looks great! Love the heat shielding as well. That is some motivating progress. Congrats __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed



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