Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

What are you making the locks from? Looks awesome.

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

They are not locks in the traditional sense.
I think he's using leverage to hold it into place at one end and twist release pins in the other that way he only has to remove the pins at one end to remove the entire floor, It's a quick release system.

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Xeen you are pretty close. The locks are just simply a piece of angle iron welded to the frame structure that will slide under each of the cross braces of the main floor except for the rear one it will have a few bolts in it so how it will work is you will drop the tailgate and remove the bolts on the rear crossmember and slide the whole floor insert back a few inches to allow the angle to unlock or clear the raised floor the just lift the I entire floor out a one piece giving access to all of you components under the floor without having to remove each piece of wood or going crime underneath. The pieces of angle will be tapered in so as it slides forward they will get progressively tighter to reduce the chance of any squeaking etc. hope this helps to clarify it a bit
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Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

I knew that, I just didn't know what he was using on that end as the "lock"

This is what I was looking for. I really like the idea.

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Leon I was thinking to make it easier to handle the floor once it is "unlocked" you could just build in some catches to hook chains to hoist it with and drive the truck out from under it, that might make it alot easier to remove.

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

That's a cool idea, Brian. I think we are going to hinge or section it though, so removal will be easy in case of mobile repairs. As I drive it, I will probably see other ideas...
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Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Unfortunately I will be working most of Saturday, but we will be prepping it to get ready for the initial fire-up. Soon she will be on the road again! :uhmk:

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

I know I should wait till you post but I aint gonna LOL MAN!! Dirty Dianah sounds GREAT!! Cant wait for the car shows brother!

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Oh man! Thanks John! Yes, she does!

Guys, yes...it is true! The truck has STARTED!

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Congrats on a successful Vortec swap.
Now come help me finish mine :lol:

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

WAHOO!!!!

Congrats buddy!

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Sounds good! Congrats friend!

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Thanks buddy...sure thing
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Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Thanks Rusbuilt and RatRod68!
Ready to drive her!
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Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

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Center console mock up

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Rear portion of console coming together...
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Rrunning..bonus footage
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Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Thanks Manny! Yesterday and day prior got the brake booster installed, clutch pedal linkage created and installed/mated to t56, steering column mated with the new cab, and Painless Wiring harness installed. Doing a matching instrument cluster to match the console, glove box door and fuel filler door. Painted interior semi-flat black with silver A-pillars, B-pillars and ceiling. Gives great depth and ties the bucket seats into the look. Also black sun visors with silver screw heads. It's the little things, you know? Speaking of which, have a optional authentic grenade for a shift knob. It feels great in my hand, and adds some length to the handle.
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Prepping wire routing.
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Clutch pedal reservoir, brake booster...
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Please forgive the quality...pics taken here with my iPad.

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As of last night, the wiring was done, nicely loomed and routed neatly in anticipation of the cluster being installed. Will take real pics today.
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Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Looks awesome brother. Digging the shift knob. Also interested to see what the dash looks like once you all finish it. I know it's going to be SCHAWEET!

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

You and Walter are making huge amounts of progress, it's nice having someone around that knows their stuff isn't it.
I can't wait to see what you guys come up with next.

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

Semper Fi!
Thanks buddy! My tribute to fellow Marines and servicemen/women across the world. Yes, the dash will be so sweet...cannot wait!
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