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Finally getting ready to shoot high build primer, sand ,seal and hopefully have color by next weekend. Its been a long 2 years.:metal:

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Got my porterbuilt basic bag goodies for my 71 C20 off to the powder coaterhttp://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...0129151529.jpg

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Decided to get a new radiator so I can quit screwing around with the old/factory one.

Hope to install it tomorrow.

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New PUI door panels and OER arm rest/door pulls. Going back in black replacing original but red painted split panels and pulls. I liked the older look, so didn't do '71 panels.

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I installed my fire extinguisher. Fit pretty good on my seat rail. Attached it with stretchable fabric and velcro so it releases quickly and is easy to grab. I also took her out for a nice cruise and filled her up with gas.
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I like your door panels. Did you by the PUI Skins or Pads?

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I got the full wrapped 'pads' from Summit. Off and on easy peasy. My only issue is there are no screw holes to affix them at the bottoms, I will either use some emblem tape like I did with the matching headliner or make my own holes. I did have to get longer machine screws for the passenger side armrests, they wouldn't quite bite. Ace Hardware solved that for .30 cents. Can't wait to put in black carpet, too. Thanks!

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Snap clips cant be used with the screw holes in the door?

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That is a good option, I would need to figure a way to attach to the back of the panels without going through the vinyl or if they had a large enough base glue them on...ideas?

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This wouldn't be for *everybody". But because I wanted it to be an easy on/easy off, I drilled holes in the panels and installed plastic "christmas tree" connectors.

http://magwa.smugmug.com/TruckBefore...b/0/O/fire.jpg

It's a commitment (:haha:), but they'd not show up at all on that black.

Oh! Were you talking about the arm rests? If so, sorry.

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Something like this would only require a small slit in the backer and not going through the vinyl.. http://www.cjponyparts.com/door-pane...dNGhoCotzw_wcB

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Shortened my steering column by 2 inches. Losta more room

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Replaced my rubber fuel line with a braided one. Also organized my spark plug wires a little bit with some of those fancy-shmanzy wire separators. I just don't like them touching valve covers and headers....

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Pics and tricks?

I know we have threads on this, but I'm interested in doing it while the truck is sitting on jacks in the garage.

During my build, I didn't shorten the column (crash sliding bar). I have the tank in the cab. And, I had late model
buckets in at first. Now, with the bench seat, it's too snug in there for me.

Yeah, I could lose some weight. I keep trying.....

Right now I have the column dropped in the cab and the dash out for a amp:volt gauge changeover.

So, I figured this would be a good time to get some more er, "tummy room".

-Did you shorten it while the column was still attached to the rag joint?
-Did you move the reverse switch to the engine side of the fire wall?
-If you pulled the whole column to do the mod, how tough was it to get to the
bolts on the rag joint from underneath?

Thanks.

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Nice clean look...I did the same with the wires
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Well..I finally put a 7 qt Moroso oil pan on my stroker. Only had to remove engine mount bolts, tranny mount, and drive shaft, then lift and move it all toward the rear 2 inches so the pan would fit...wow!!

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I pulled the column out and cut 2 inches out. I did this 4 inches before the nut switch mine is not working anyway. I used a pipe cutter for nice straight cuts and cut the shaft with a cut off wheel. I then ground the ends almost to a point and used a piece of angle to hold everything straight to weld it back up. I will post a pic tomorrow. It does give a lot more room but I would not go more often Han 2 inches as it makes the steering wheel closer to the seat. I do have a grant 13.5 inch wheel on it

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Cut the roof and cab back off my 68 C30 and a donor cab today. Hopefully get them both cleaned up tomorrow and welded back together. Hang the doors back in place and maybe get started getting her running next.
Sounds easy, right, ?????
We'll see. :waah:

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Finally found some 8mm HEI plugs wires that fit. Needed the long ones for a 75 Corvette 350. Also mocked up the fuel line to the carb. Getting closer.

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Installed a cd player, adjusted the lifters, cleaned the valve covers, installed new valve cover gaskets, replaced 2 "u" joints, topped it off with non-ethanol-premium, Drove it like I stole it.

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My friend in the local truck club is repairing and painting my console for me. So far so good. Before and after with primer.:chevy:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1418461180

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1422835794

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Fixed turn signals, stop lights, and figured out what was wrong with my wipers. Just got it yesterday. 67 c20. Factory 327/400 and ac. That's it. No power brakes or steering. Kinda a strange combo. Hope to get it registered and inspected in a few weeks.

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Well, Yesterday the roofs came off and today the new roof and cab back went into place. Still got a lot of welding and a bit of hammer/dolly work but "Homer got a new hat". Been wanting to tear into this thing for about a month and couldn't. That changed yesterday. Rock and roll.

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Got the fuel pump mounted in the tank for my LS swap.

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Tightened up my headers and removed the AC compressor from the serpetine setup that I have. Installed the replacement pulley. One of these corrected the loud tapping noise. I suspect the headers.

Then took her out for a drive through wine country with the wife before the Superbowl.

Also organized all my tools during the quick tune up. I sure have a lot of extras.