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thelonerife 01-10-2010 09:09 PM

Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside
 
cut the seat brackets or leave them alone. what do you guys think?

VA72C10 01-11-2010 04:24 AM

Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside
 
does it sit flush with the rear window? If so, I'd leave it.

vegaschevy 01-13-2010 04:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3723612)
does it sit flush with the rear window? If so, I'd leave it.

That is how I am, my rear seats have to sit flush with the rear window

thelonerife 01-15-2010 09:12 PM

Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside
 
its just a tad higher than the rubber seal on the back window. it feels like it sits at a good height so I guess I'll leave it alone.

I got a replacement clutch hole plug (plastic type)from Billsbowtie today. Mine had a hole that someone punched in it.

I also got some rear bumper brackets from a board member, but I can't remember who.

thelonerife 02-02-2010 02:11 AM

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Getting legal today. I got the registration from my dmv and the new title in my name should be here in a couple weeks. Here we have to register and plate it to transfer the title in a new owners name. Its a racket but I've had to plate all my projects before they were even running.

mas09ts 02-09-2010 12:05 AM

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Looks good Chuck, glad your building one of the four-eyed variety this time haha. :gmc2:

thelonerife 02-12-2010 01:12 AM

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Thanks Mitch. I got my title in the mail today so now I'm ready to do some work on it when it warms up.

thelonerife 02-18-2010 10:30 PM

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I've got some more parts and some more on the way. NOS backup lenses and big block fan shroud. Some used valve covers and a set of chrome GMC hubcaps. I thought I had the suspension parts but that deal fell through. I still want to try to finish up my stock rim project.

gcburdic 02-19-2010 09:12 AM

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Must have pictures Chuck.....:lol:

monte0185 02-19-2010 11:32 AM

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Hey Chuck!! I did the same thing with my 4wd truck. I bought it from a Body shop in AZ with a near perfect bed and perfect cab and front cap. Mines a 72 GMC though. The only thing I didnt get was a GMC tailgate. I went and brought it back though. It was in Kingman which is about 20 min from the cali state line. The only bad part was the frame was crooked so I had to get another frame. Body work wise and time wise it was well worth what I paid not to have to deal with it. Im subscribing so I can see how it goes. Good luck and le me know if I can help.

thelonerife 02-20-2010 12:33 AM

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I got some pics of parts thats about it. The orange 70 front clip is going to Ron586's tomorrow morning.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0006-5.jpg

A lh nos turn signal. Now I need a rh to match lol
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0007-5.jpg

I got this from 70longhornst
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0008-5.jpg

thelonerife 02-20-2010 12:35 AM

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I'm still waiting on the shroud and reverse lenses. Should be here soon.

thelonerife 02-23-2010 07:06 PM

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I got my nos big block fan shroud in and some used valve covers. I also got in the set of reverse lenses from 70longhorncst.(1 nos and 1 nice used) Thanks!
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0016-5.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0017-6.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0018-5.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0019-3.jpg

sourkraut 02-23-2010 07:18 PM

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nice! i like the valve covers!

thelonerife 02-23-2010 07:26 PM

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Thanks. I don't know what they came off of but I like the wire holders on them. I'll sand and paint them up later..

thelonerife 03-07-2010 12:06 AM

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I worked on turn signals and headlights today. I got some turn signal housings from Southern c10 and took them apart, sanded and painted them. i also got in the mail today some new lenses for them so I went ahead and put them together.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0022-5.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0021-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0020-5.jpg

thelonerife 03-07-2010 12:12 AM

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I also got the headlights from the same board member that I got the new lenses from. They are t-3's but I've never seen any like these. They don't have the triangle. Just t3 and guide on them. Any how they look good and clear. I found some other headlights that I had in a drawer. So I have some back ups. I sanded and painted my buckets and cleaned the rings up.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0025-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0026-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0027-5.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0028-4.jpg

VA72C10 03-07-2010 12:23 AM

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Good progress. That pool table makes an excellent parts holder...

thelonerife 03-07-2010 02:24 PM

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Oh yeah, My pool table is a good workbench lol. my wife cleans it off when my in-laws come over. Her Dad like to shoot pool. Then I can't find anything.

thelonerife 03-12-2010 02:10 AM

Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside
 
Little progress, I put the t-3s in the buckets. I used some stainless steel screws so they won't rust. The original ones were a little hard to get out. The screws have a little bigger head than the original but I don't think it will matter.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ANY0026a-1.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ANY0027a-1.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ANY0028a-1.jpg

VA72C10 03-12-2010 10:16 AM

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Looks good 4 eyes :gmc2:

thelonerife 03-17-2010 07:09 PM

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I bought a steering wheel off of ebay and got a horn button from Livrat here on the board. TY. I also bought a steering wheel cover for the wheel and just stretched it over the wheel for now. I still need to paint the wheel.
I also got some parts to help me mock up the front. A radiator suppport that has some rust issues and a grill that is an average driver. I'll most likely buy a new one later. Also got some exhaust for it. Their flowmasters that I'll use.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0031-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0032-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0039-6.jpg

VA72C10 03-17-2010 07:15 PM

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nice wheel....not a fan of the cover though ;) Are you specifically looking for that style/yr of GMC grille?

thelonerife 03-17-2010 08:03 PM

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I don't know if I'll use the wheel grip or not I just like to have some different options.

I haven't started looking for a grill yet. This one just came available from Brian (Southern C10) an I thought I would use it for mock up. I like the look of the new ones so thats probably what I'll get. And yes a 68 grill is what I'll be after. I also picked up a big block ps reservoir and painted it.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0038-6.jpg

jojo 03-29-2010 12:36 AM

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Looks like a fun project.

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