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punk17 · 12-21-2011, 01:35 AM

Awesome looking ride can't wait to see it driving!

OLDIRON69 · 12-21-2011, 01:37 PM

subscribed!

OLDIRON69 · 12-21-2011, 03:17 PM

I was building a '69 Charger Pro Touring with coil overs and a 4 link..ran into some issues with life and had to put it on hold. I have tons of parts, just need to get off my butt too!

Mechanic77 · 12-21-2011, 09:43 PM

Thanks guys! I've been slacking on the updates.....and on the truck for that matter

Here's a few pics I took a while back when I was cleaning shop (and it was nice outside)

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I'll post some more pics of the little progress I have made in the next couple of days.

duallyjams · 12-21-2011, 10:02 PM

nothing like a bright and sunny pic to take the chill and blue off of winter

ChrisDollins · 12-21-2011, 10:29 PM

Awesome build!!! Can't wait to see it come together!

Chris

Mechanic77 · 12-25-2011, 05:13 PM

Alright, some update pics.....as promised

Rear wheel tubs widened 3", I haven't finished trimming the edges yet.....
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Mechanic77 · 12-25-2011, 05:17 PM

The stainless steel air tank I've been working on (off and on.....)
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Mechanic77 · 12-25-2011, 05:26 PM

I got my Vintage Air HVAC unit mounted (Compac)
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Vintage Air control panel roughly mocked up.....may or may not use it
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....and I got the air pressure gauges mounted in the dash
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Mechanic77 · 12-25-2011, 05:34 PM

Stainless seat brackets I'm working on......I'll post up pics when they're done

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Narxoleptic Customs · 12-25-2011, 10:25 PM

Looking great! Keep it up.
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2001shadowace · 12-25-2011, 10:35 PM

WOW! looks awesome!

**Captainfab** · 12-26-2011, 12:09 AM

Nice progress

I'm liking those seat brackets and am anxious to see them done.

Mechanic77 · 12-26-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Nice progress

I'm liking those seat brackets and am anxious to see them done.

Thanks, Captainfab.....I'm anxious to get them done too

I've got some polishing to do, weld them up and polish up the welds afterward.....I'll definitely post up pics when they're done

Mechanic77 · 12-26-2011, 12:50 AM

Thanks, Narxoleptic and 2001shadowace

coulter · 12-26-2011, 03:16 AM

awsome work man!!!! keep it up

punk17 · 12-29-2011, 12:10 AM

Nice !! Your closer to being done than you were going to be awesome when finished!

Mechanic77 · 12-29-2011, 12:14 PM

Thanks guys

McMurphy, I'm just piecing it out because it's easier on my wallet and it keeps me from ending up with left-over pieces.....that, and my compressor location is going to require some longer hoses than the standard kit comes with. I bought part #68000-VUZ-A from Summit.....it was less than $500

I wouldn't think you would need a/c in North Pole, Alaska......lol

McMurphy · 12-29-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechanic77

I wouldn't think you would need a/c in North Pole, Alaska......lol

Yeah AC is not an issue here, but I am only stationed here for another 2 years. Summers back home can get a tad toasty tho...
Thanks for the info, that was helpful to know. Now I am real interested in how you end up doing this.

Matt R · 01-11-2012, 10:30 AM

Cool truck man, subscribed!

Matt

noonzor · 01-20-2012, 01:43 PM

youve got some true fabrication skills and a great artistic touch. love this build and im glad i stumbled upon it!!

Mechanic77 · 01-22-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonzor

youve got some true fabrication skills and a great artistic touch. love this build and im glad i stumbled upon it!!

Thanks man

CSoliz · 01-20-2012, 11:11 PM

Mechanic77, I have been planning the same exact cuts on my truck to shorten it as well. I always thought the shortbed was just a touch to short. Thanks for the pics so I can see what is going to look like. Looks great. I having been calling it a sh-medium

. I am glad I ran across this thread tonight. I am sectioning my frame (if it doesn't rain) this weekend.

Mechanic77 · 01-22-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSoliz

Mechanic77, I have been planning the same exact cuts on my truck to shorten it as well. I always thought the shortbed was just a touch to short. Thanks for the pics so I can see what is going to look like. Looks great. I having been calling it a sh-medium

. I am glad I ran across this thread tonight. I am sectioning my frame (if it doesn't rain) this weekend.

Sh-medium

I like it....glad I'm not the only one that thinks the short bed is just a little too short

So are you doing the 9/6 cut like I did?

CSoliz · 01-22-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechanic77

Sh-medium

I like it....glad I'm not the only one that thinks the short bed is just a little too short

So are you doing the 9/6 cut like I did?

Yep, 9/6. Sectioning it the same way as well. I saw shrunken66 do it that way, I guess he got it from the show Trucks!. Mine is sitting in the garage cut, just need to do a little trimming around the edges and weld it back together.

12-21-2011, 01:35 AM	#1
punk17 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: decatur, alabama Posts: 31	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Awesome looking ride can't wait to see it driving!

12-21-2011, 01:37 PM	#2
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" subscribed! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-21-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" I was building a '69 Charger Pro Touring with coil overs and a 4 link..ran into some issues with life and had to put it on hold. I have tons of parts, just need to get off my butt too! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-21-2011, 09:43 PM	#4
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Thanks guys! I've been slacking on the updates.....and on the truck for that matter Here's a few pics I took a while back when I was cleaning shop (and it was nice outside) I'll post some more pics of the little progress I have made in the next couple of days. __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

12-21-2011, 10:02 PM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" nothing like a bright and sunny pic to take the chill and blue off of winter __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-21-2011, 10:29 PM	#6
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Awesome build!!! Can't wait to see it come together! Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

12-25-2011, 05:13 PM	#7
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Alright, some update pics.....as promised Rear wheel tubs widened 3", I haven't finished trimming the edges yet..... __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

12-25-2011, 05:17 PM	#8
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" The stainless steel air tank I've been working on (off and on.....) __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

12-25-2011, 05:26 PM	#9
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" I got my Vintage Air HVAC unit mounted (Compac) Vintage Air control panel roughly mocked up.....may or may not use it ....and I got the air pressure gauges mounted in the dash __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

12-25-2011, 05:34 PM	#10
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Stainless seat brackets I'm working on......I'll post up pics when they're done __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

12-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#11
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Looking great! Keep it up. Posted via Mobile Device

12-25-2011, 10:35 PM	#12
2001shadowace Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Quincy, Ohio Posts: 22	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" WOW! looks awesome!

12-26-2011, 12:09 AM	#13
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12-26-2011, 12:50 AM	#15
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Thanks, Narxoleptic and 2001shadowace __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

12-26-2011, 03:16 AM	#16
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" awsome work man!!!! keep it up __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918



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12-29-2011, 12:10 AM	#17
punk17 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: decatur, alabama Posts: 31	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Nice !! Your closer to being done than you were going to be awesome when finished!

12-29-2011, 12:14 PM	#18
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Thanks guys McMurphy, I'm just piecing it out because it's easier on my wallet and it keeps me from ending up with left-over pieces.....that, and my compressor location is going to require some longer hoses than the standard kit comes with. I bought part #68000-VUZ-A from Summit.....it was less than $500 I wouldn't think you would need a/c in North Pole, Alaska......lol __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

01-11-2012, 10:30 AM	#20
Matt R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FI South Carolina Posts: 125	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Cool truck man, subscribed! Matt

01-20-2012, 01:43 PM	#21
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" youve got some true fabrication skills and a great artistic touch. love this build and im glad i stumbled upon it!! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

01-20-2012, 11:11 PM	#23
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" Mechanic77, I have been planning the same exact cuts on my truck to shorten it as well. I always thought the shortbed was just a touch to short. Thanks for the pics so I can see what is going to look like. Looks great. I having been calling it a sh-medium . I am glad I ran across this thread tonight. I am sectioning my frame (if it doesn't rain) this weekend.

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