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**JJorgensen52** · 03-25-2015, 01:02 AM

Back to the grindstone!

First off, as I've been doing more cleaning and wire-wheeling, I've found that the cowl vent recess in my cowl has got enough rust in the gasket channel that it needs to be replaced

There is perforation in probably 30% of it, unfortunately not in one place where I could simply patch. There is a patch section on ebay at the moment which I think I will grab for this.

Started in on the passenger's side windshield patch. Tonight I made the patch for the dash flange where it meets the cowl - it's tacked in, I need to finish the welds and grind it down a bit.

Also, on a different note, I've been working on conceptual artwork for gauges - I'm working with an aftermarket supplier who does a lot of one-off custom stuff to make a set of gauges which incorporate all the features I want (and will work with the OEM LS engine sensors). I'm mimicking the '48 color scheme, and trying to keep with my theme - which is that modifications should be subtle. I want you to look twice!

Anyways, figured y'all would like a look.

03-25-2015, 01:02 AM	#124
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: New project! The "Red Herring" Back to the grindstone! First off, as I've been doing more cleaning and wire-wheeling, I've found that the cowl vent recess in my cowl has got enough rust in the gasket channel that it needs to be replaced There is perforation in probably 30% of it, unfortunately not in one place where I could simply patch. There is a patch section on ebay at the moment which I think I will grab for this. Started in on the passenger's side windshield patch. Tonight I made the patch for the dash flange where it meets the cowl - it's tacked in, I need to finish the welds and grind it down a bit. Also, on a different note, I've been working on conceptual artwork for gauges - I'm working with an aftermarket supplier who does a lot of one-off custom stuff to make a set of gauges which incorporate all the features I want (and will work with the OEM LS engine sensors). I'm mimicking the '48 color scheme, and trying to keep with my theme - which is that modifications should be subtle. I want you to look twice! Anyways, figured y'all would like a look. __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)