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ahh man that sux!!! lol sick ride though

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Got a few updates, but once again I didn't get everything on my check list crossed off. I had Captin Fab overnight a bracket for the brake booster Friday, got all the fittings I needed, but forgot brake line!! That was the first mistake of the weekend. I got the front brakes installed, hooked up the e-brake, after I swapped the steering column (not wired yet) installed the master cylinder (still have to lengthen the push rod) made rear brake lines (bought them eariler in the week) than I started fooling with the bed!
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Wrong horn button, wrong color, and was painted white! but I got it cheap!
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Rear brake line and tap
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Bed back off!
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I started on the raised bed floor, I welded on some 1x1 angle and the beds mounting points to strengthen the bed, than I welded in some 2x2 angle for the new bed floor. I than put the bad back on than bolted it down solid so I could finish my bed floor.
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Off the the tubs!

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My thought was to chop the tubs down in order to figure out where the center angle iron would go. I did the first tub than realized mistake number two! I did the old measure once cut twice on the first tub, it came out bad ass! but killed the rest of my day, I cut it back apart, rewelded it, checked the fit than called it a day!! I'm tired!!
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Cut back apart!!
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Still one more to do!
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I have one more weeked to work on it, than I move!!
Jason

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nice stuff ! love the nova I had a whole gang of them too,but only one left my 1970

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as usual looking good. is your column out of a 67-72 truck?if so we have the same one. wondering if there were any issues with install.im thinking it will just bolt in?and did you go with a later model power steering box?Man I wish we could move along as fast as you are. unfortunately we are mired in rust repair.love your project

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I really can't wait to drive this car, I sold a 240z (with a small block chevy) and a 98 Camaro to build this car, its been awhile since I've had something fast!

The column came from a early 80's GM box van (I got from the junk yard), I had to weld a nut plate to the bottom of it for a mounting point, I bought a steering column with a steering wheel from craigs list as our truck had a grant steering wheel. I used the same steering box, I took the shaft out of the old column and put it in the box van one (non tilt for now). Later I plan on putting power steering on the truck (Got one of Captin fabs brackets!)

Captin Fab sent me a pm telling me I don't need both brackets on my master cylinder so I'll get the CPP one removed tonight! (I should have known better lol!)
Thanks again for the comments!!!
Jason and Miss Maggie

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Just now finding this...AWESOME truck; you nailed the stance and the dish on those back wheels was worth the wait.

Also, as a VW salesman by day, I love your air-cooled stuff:metal:

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Thank you!!
I too spend my day at a VW dealer, selling parts!!
Jason

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Just found this one...I'm liking your direction on this build. I plan on the painted caps on mine too. I have missed out on 2 differents sets on ebay. I bet you are one of the people that beat me to a set..:lol:

Anyway, looks good!

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Sweet truck and BAD A$$ NOVA!!!

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Thanks! I missed out on one set, so I stepped up my game to get these!!

I'll take some more pics of the Nova soon and post them up!! I got this car from the original owner, she was 95 years old and still driving it!! Her daughter
took it away because she didn't think it was a good idea.
Jason

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I love the truck looks nice. I copied the lower a
Arms way worth it
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Maggie and I got home right at 6 and went right to work on the truck!! Got the white paint off of the steering wheel, took off the CPP bracket, finished the other tub, and started on the rest of the floor braces!
Gray/ Silver wheel now.
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Thanks Captinfab!
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Tubs before and after
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Cutting!
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Keep up the good work!!! This is gonna be a damn good lookin truck
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And the rest of the tubs! I'm going to pick up the rest of the angle I need tomorrow and finish the frame tomorrow night! Than I'm going to get the clip set on it.
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Jason

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what are the plans for the bed floor? wood or ?

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Wood floor, going to look for some "reclaimed lumber" and use the stock style bed strips, Mar-K's sells them any length and with no holes.
Jason

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Got the rest of the bed frame done, got the tail gate back on, going to order some bed strips this week and get the floor done soon. Going to get the front brakes lines finished and get the front clip back on this weekend!
Than I move.
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Jason

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sic work !

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looking good! you're making nice progress

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Damn dude this truck is coming out awsome.
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I went home for lunch and put the clip on the truck (took some help) (they are coming to show the house to some new renters!! so I wanted to get it moved). Anyway I'm thinking the front tires look to small, I won't have to cut the fender liners. Maybe a 215 70 or 235 70? I'll roll it out in the drive tonight and take some pics!
Jason

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Here's a good chart to help you decide. The 235 70 might be to tall depending on the look you want. They are close to the same height as your rear 270 60 tires

Maybe a 205 75? would give you roughly 3/4 extra overall diameter and tread width would be about 1/2 wider


http://www.angelfire.com/on/geebjen/tires.html

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Here it is with the front clip! I ordered two tires for the front so I can decide what to do, it looks ok with the 205 but I have some 235 70's BFG's that will be here tomorrow. Going to measure for the brake lines and call it a night! Let me know what you guys think.
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Its has some air in the back in this pic.
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I'm waiting for Maggie to get home now! Can't wait to see her face when she pulls in the drive!
Jason

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Looks really sharp!
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I got a big smile when she pulled up!!

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its got a real nice stance. I do think your right about the larger tire.probably would fill up the wheel well a little.Maggies got to be pretty stoked.

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hell ya :metal::metal::metal: i think the fronts look perfect.. now that i put those 215-75s on my new front wheels i dont like them.. im gonna end up buying smaller ones

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Oh yes you did! I LOVE my truck!!!!!

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Welcome to the forums, Maggie.
Your truck is superb! :chevy:

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Truck is looking great! Keep the updates coming.

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Today is Maggie's birthday!!

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happy birthday Maggie, truck looks awesome!!!

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Sweet, and fairly local to me..

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HBD Maggie and your truck is rocking

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:wave:Happy B-Day!!!!:wave:

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That truck is too dang cool. I love everything about it.

Oh yeah.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!!!!!!!
Love your birthday present!

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NICE WORK,NAILED IT!!! HAPPY -B-DAY!!!:metal::metal:

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Happy Birthday Maggie!

Welcome to the site!!