69 GMC "Ol' Blue" - Page 24 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mjensen · 02-17-2014, 12:16 AM

Oh, here's the close up of my shifter relocation.

Name: 4wdshifter.jpg
Views: 698
Size: 33.0 KB

**rgunlock** · 02-17-2014, 10:06 AM

Doesn't it give you a thrill to see it looking somewhat truck-like again? Looks great! Glad to see you back at it.

7dee2 · 02-17-2014, 11:20 AM

Looks good is everything going to work?

How close does the over under box shifter get to the dash?

mjensen · 02-21-2014, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Doesn't it give you a thrill to see it looking somewhat truck-like again? Looks great! Glad to see you back at it.

Thanks! Yeah, it's good to see some progress happening again. I wish this was the final time of the cab going on, but what do you do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Looks good is everything going to work?

How close does the over under box shifter get to the dash?

Thanks! I don't quite know yet. I'm going to put the seat in it this weekend and find out. I'll snap a picture of the clearance between the shifter and the dash.

mjensen · 02-21-2014, 10:18 PM

Looky there! Oodles of room!

I'll put the seat in this weekend and snap another shot.

OD and 1st

Name: WP_20140221 1.jpg
Views: 680
Size: 33.1 KB

Here's OD and 2nd
Name: WP_20140221 2.jpg
Views: 683
Size: 34.9 KB

Here it is in 1:1 and the Tranny in 1st

Name: WP_20140221.jpg
Views: 679
Size: 30.6 KB

7dee2 · 02-24-2014, 11:09 AM

Not bad, doesn't look like a knuckle buster to me. Good for you and it looks like the bench should work no problem as well. Little custom work on the high hump and your ready to go...

mjensen · 02-24-2014, 10:06 PM

Yeah, I put the seat in. I'm going to have to straighten the main shifter a bit, but all in all, not too bad!

Just need to change the angle of the stick.
Name: WP_20140223 1.jpg
Views: 665
Size: 37.2 KB

Name: WP_20140223 1.jpg
Views: 665
Size: 37.2 KB

Name: WP_20140223.jpg
Views: 658
Size: 30.6 KB

A picture my wife snapped off when I was sitting in the driveway making my best engine sounds. Man this thing sounds like a beast!

Name: testfitting.jpg
Views: 659
Size: 81.3 KB

I think the engine fits really well. No need to adjust the firewall or anything.
Name: WP_20140223 2.jpg
Views: 658
Size: 36.1 KB

Name: WP_20140223 3.jpg
Views: 659
Size: 33.8 KB

swamp rat · 02-24-2014, 11:27 PM

Love the engine sounds bit! LOL! Keep up the good work!

mjensen · 03-01-2014, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Love the engine sounds bit! LOL! Keep up the good work!

Thanks!

It's going to be slow for a little bit. I'm heading to Florida on Sunday, then East Philadelphia next Monday. At least Florida will be nice

Mustard72 · 03-09-2014, 11:22 PM

Nice progress, Mike. It only took you 4 hours to run those brake lines? Man, now I really think I should have got that other bender.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-10-2014, 03:16 PM

The truck is looking great.

@ the engine sounds. I may have done that a few times before. haha Enjoy Florida and Philly!

Mustard72 · 03-10-2014, 07:27 PM

Making engine sounds is ok, but when you start yelling at the neighbors to get out of the way from the cab of your disassembled truck, it might be time to step back a bit and relax...

mjensen · 03-13-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Nice progress, Mike. It only took you 4 hours to run those brake lines? Man, now I really think I should have got that other bender.

Well, 4 hours of actual working on it...I'm sure there were many more hours staring and drinking...I mean thinking about it. I really like the benders I got. They've worked out really well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The truck is looking great.

@ the engine sounds. I may have done that a few times before. haha Enjoy Florida and Philly!

Thanks! I mean really...what guy hasn't right?

Both trips down. On the plane back from Philly now. Man I love in flight wireless!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Making engine sounds is ok, but when you start yelling at the neighbors to get out of the way from the cab of your disassembled truck, it might be time to step back a bit and relax...

HAHA...They can't prove it was me....oh wait, maybe they can.

mjensen · 03-30-2014, 07:42 PM

Not much progress to report. I did start working on the rust repair on my radiator core support. I noticed also that the core support needs to be straightened out a bit. I am kind of proud of this piece. It's all hand formed!!!

Name: CoreSupport1.jpg
Views: 547
Size: 29.8 KB

Name: CoreSupport2.jpg
Views: 551
Size: 28.9 KB

BobS · 03-30-2014, 07:54 PM

Nice work!

Bob

mjensen · 03-30-2014, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobS

Nice work!

Bob

Thanks Bob!

mud.man.rj · 03-30-2014, 09:19 PM

Fab work is always appreciated, as yours is. My favorite skill and I build engines.

**rgunlock** · 03-30-2014, 10:40 PM

Let me guess, angle iron in a bench vise as a metal brake right? Turned out really good!

mjensen · 03-30-2014, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Fab work is always appreciated, as yours is. My favorite skill and I build engines.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Let me guess, angle iron in a bench vise as a metal brake right? Turned out really good!

Well, close...my welding bench extension and a hammer and dolly

Thanks!

And here's a picture of it all installed. I think it turned out okay considering

Name: coreSupport3.jpg
Views: 502
Size: 35.9 KB

Name: coreSupport4.jpg
Views: 535
Size: 26.2 KB

7dee2 · 03-31-2014, 11:48 AM

Good job Mike. I cheated and bought this one for $50. Doesn't look any better than yours.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-31-2014, 03:23 PM

Great work on your patch!

Mustard72 · 03-31-2014, 09:32 PM

Looks really good. I've got similar stuff to do with mine in the near (hopefully) future, too. Now I see what it should look like, anyway.

mjensen · 03-31-2014, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Good job Mike. I cheated and bought this one for $50. Doesn't look any better than yours.

Thanks Brett...had I known there was already a patch piece, I probably would have just bought it

Mine doesn't look as crisp as yours, but hey...nobody will ever see it buried under the battery and all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work on your patch!

Thanks!! I appreciate that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Looks really good. I've got similar stuff to do with mine in the near (hopefully) future, too. Now I see what it should look like, anyway.

Thanks Nick!

I'm hoping to get the support over to a sandblaster this week. Then buy more paint and check that off my list. I did notice that the bottom is kind of pushed in from the deer damage. I'm wondering if I'm going to need to straighten that out, or if it should be ok.

mjensen · 03-31-2014, 10:46 PM

Oh, Brett...If you come across a driver's fender, keep me in mind

I did find one in Roy for $55 on KSL but I haven't called on it yet.

mjensen · 04-05-2014, 10:40 AM

Parts run day today! Found me a decent grill and drivers fender for $60! I think that's worth the hour drive to go pick it up

02-17-2014, 12:16 AM	#576
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Oh, here's the close up of my shifter relocation. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-17-2014, 10:06 AM	#577
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Doesn't it give you a thrill to see it looking somewhat truck-like again? Looks great! Glad to see you back at it. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

02-17-2014, 11:20 AM	#578
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,900	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks good is everything going to work? How close does the over under box shifter get to the dash? __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

02-21-2014, 10:18 PM	#580
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looky there! Oodles of room! I'll put the seat in this weekend and snap another shot. OD and 1st Here's OD and 2nd Here it is in 1:1 and the Tranny in 1st __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-24-2014, 11:09 AM	#581
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,900	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Not bad, doesn't look like a knuckle buster to me. Good for you and it looks like the bench should work no problem as well. Little custom work on the high hump and your ready to go... __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

02-24-2014, 10:06 PM	#582
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Yeah, I put the seat in. I'm going to have to straighten the main shifter a bit, but all in all, not too bad! Just need to change the angle of the stick. A picture my wife snapped off when I was sitting in the driveway making my best engine sounds. Man this thing sounds like a beast! I think the engine fits really well. No need to adjust the firewall or anything. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-24-2014, 11:27 PM	#583
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Love the engine sounds bit! LOL! Keep up the good work! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-09-2014, 11:22 PM	#585
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice progress, Mike. It only took you 4 hours to run those brake lines? Man, now I really think I should have got that other bender. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

03-10-2014, 03:16 PM	#586
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" The truck is looking great. @ the engine sounds. I may have done that a few times before. haha Enjoy Florida and Philly! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-10-2014, 07:27 PM	#587
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Making engine sounds is ok, but when you start yelling at the neighbors to get out of the way from the cab of your disassembled truck, it might be time to step back a bit and relax... __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

03-30-2014, 07:42 PM	#589
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Not much progress to report. I did start working on the rust repair on my radiator core support. I noticed also that the core support needs to be straightened out a bit. I am kind of proud of this piece. It's all hand formed!!! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-30-2014, 07:54 PM	#590
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice work! Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

03-30-2014, 09:19 PM	#592
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Fab work is always appreciated, as yours is. My favorite skill and I build engines. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-30-2014, 10:40 PM	#593
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Let me guess, angle iron in a bench vise as a metal brake right? Turned out really good! __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

03-31-2014, 11:48 AM	#595
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,900	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Good job Mike. I cheated and bought this one for $50. Doesn't look any better than yours. Attached Images __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-31-2014, 03:23 PM	#596
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Great work on your patch! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-31-2014, 09:32 PM	#597
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks really good. I've got similar stuff to do with mine in the near (hopefully) future, too. Now I see what it should look like, anyway. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

03-31-2014, 10:46 PM	#599
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Oh, Brett...If you come across a driver's fender, keep me in mind I did find one in Roy for $55 on KSL but I haven't called on it yet. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

04-05-2014, 10:40 AM	#600
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Parts run day today! Found me a decent grill and drivers fender for $60! I think that's worth the hour drive to go pick it up __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.