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**Dieselwrencher** · 04-21-2011, 08:04 PM

Looking great! What's your estimated launch date?

mcbassin · 04-22-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gopokes

Looking good! I like the panahard bar.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Nice roller, I don't care what they say about you, you do have other talents than just fishing. LOL.

Thanks! now if I could just catch some fish this weekend.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Wow looking good Mike!

Thanks Scott, I need you to keep an eye out for me a posi, unless you have one stashed somewhere you can sell.

mcbassin · 04-22-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Looking great! What's your estimated launch date?

Hmmm? That's a good question. I went over my punch list today. It really depends on extra cash more than anything right now. Hope to be cruising by this time next year. We'll see.

**screaminchevypickup** · 04-22-2011, 12:39 AM

Looks like it's almost ready for some sheet metal
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scotts62 · 04-22-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Scott, I need you to keep an eye out for me a posi, unless you have one stashed somewhere you can sell.

Will do

I have one but its for a ferd 9" but dont think i have one for a 12 bolt.. ill look and make some calls and see what we cant come up with.

Bennett68C10 · 06-25-2011, 11:24 PM

Frame looks really nice, I really like your homemade panhard bar. Nice job keep up the good work.
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mcbassin · 06-26-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Will do

I have one but its for a ferd 9" but dont think i have one for a 12 bolt.. ill look and make some calls and see what we cant come up with.

Thanks Scott. Let me know if you find one.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Frame looks really nice, I really like your homemade panhard bar. Nice job keep up the good work.
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Thanks, I am working on this a little every chance I get just not much to update with pics yet.

68 TT · 07-24-2011, 05:58 PM

So what is next now that it is a roller?

mcbassin · 07-24-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

So what is next now that it is a roller?

Well I'm still working on the chassis. I got the tranny xmember blasted, primered and painted (forgot pics). Next plan is to get a new gas tank not sure which one? Leaning towards a blazer tank. I wanted to make my own but kinda doubt that's going to happen now.

I finally saved up enough to buy some brake lines. I ordered a stainless kit from Inline Tube. They were highly recommended from several members. The quality is very good but the fit has been less than perfect. I'm still fighting with them. Part of the problem, my frame is from a 67 and the lines are for a 72. Here are the update pics.

I started installing the brake lines and figured out the 67 lines run behind the cross member and 72 runs in front. So I got some line mounts from a fellow board member Kyle (screaminchevypickup) Thanks again!

I welded the holes up from the rivets

Cut off the old tabs

Installed the new mounts

Still need to drill a hole in the rear crossmember and fab a mount:

Here is a picture of where I'm having issues with the lines:

68 TT · 07-24-2011, 11:39 PM

Looking really nice Mike, great work.

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-24-2011, 11:49 PM

That's one of the problems I have ran into mike with the inline kits
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Dunenutt · 07-29-2011, 07:07 PM

Nice job! I wish that I had the patience it took to make that panhard mount, and that extension for the bar. I kinda get the job done, but it aint that pretty. I can't wait for you to stick some tins on that thing.

Keep up the good work!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-29-2011, 07:53 PM

It's looking great. Those lines loook nice but also looks like they could be a PITA to get installed due to their pre-bent nature.

RCbowtie69 · 07-30-2011, 10:12 AM

Nice work,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

weaintscared · 07-30-2011, 10:47 AM

WOW

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

mcbassin · 07-30-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Looking really nice Mike, great work.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

That's one of the problems I have ran into mike with the inline kits

Yep, not real happy with these right now.

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Nice job! I wish that I had the patience it took to make that panhard mount, and that extension for the bar. I kinda get the job done, but it aint that pretty. I can't wait for you to stick some tins on that thing.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the words. I have spent way too much time on this project. I am ready to start driving it. All I lack is finishing.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking great. Those lines loook nice but also looks like they could be a PITA to get installed due to their pre-bent nature.

They are a major pain to install. But most of it is just because I have never done them. And I don't have any instructions showing where they lay or attach to the frame, axle or crossmember. When I called Inline they said "just look at where your old ones mounted" Hmm, that would be easy if I had a 72 frame with the lines but I'm converting a 67 frame to 72. If they were smart they would number all the lines and give detailed instructions.

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Nice work,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

Thanks bro!

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Originally Posted by weaintscared

WOW

Thanks!

68 TT · 07-30-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

They are a major pain to install. But most of it is just because I have never done them. And I don't have any instructions showing where they lay or attach to the frame, axle or crossmember. When I called Inline they said "just look at where your old ones mounted" Hmm, that would be easy if I had a 72 frame with the lines but I'm converting a 67 frame to 72. If they were smart they would number all the lines and give detailed instructions.

That is pretty lame. You are right, for the money they charge the least they could do is tag them for location and orientation. Maybe a simple diagram too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-31-2011, 11:57 AM

That's crazy. I'm sure they have a lot of unhappy phone calls come through their lines.

68GMCCustom · 08-04-2011, 10:16 PM

I had a similar problem when installing my brake lines. They were for a '72 which is the hardware on the frame....but the frame itself is a '68. I wound up having to use an adapter here and there but got it all in. Couldn't use the m/c lines tho since I'm using an adjustable prop. valve.

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

That is pretty lame. You are right, for the money they charge the least they could do is tag them for location and orientation. Maybe a simple diagram too.

Totally agree. Just a little instructions would have gone a long way with my feelings about the product. I won't be buying them on my next truck.....camaro Hmm? maybe

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's crazy. I'm sure they have a lot of unhappy phone calls come through their lines.

They probably get a bunch

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

I had a similar problem when installing my brake lines. They were for a '72 which is the hardware on the frame....but the frame itself is a '68. I wound up having to use an adapter here and there but got it all in. Couldn't use the m/c lines tho since I'm using an adjustable prop. valve.

I got mine in with a lot of mods pics coming soon

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:35 PM

Okay finally got all the brake lines in and mounted (thanks Kyle for the Help). I also got a new tank (thanks again to Kyle (screaminchevypickup). I ended up going with a blazer conversion tank. I wanted to build my own but I moved on. Here are the pics sorry some are blurry:
Drilled the rear crossmember for the brake line 72 style

Modified the bracket cut off the front:

Made some gas tank flange straps to spread the load on the mounting bolts:

Bolted to the xmember:

Brake lines done finally:

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:39 PM

More pictures:
New gas tank kit:

Painted:

Still need to tweak things a little:

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 10:41 PM

Oh and one more area51 development project:

Zoomin · 08-04-2011, 11:21 PM

That's coming along real nice!

Where are you placing the fuel door / cap?

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

That's coming along real nice!

Where are you placing the fuel door / cap?

Thanks Steve.
I'm unsure of where I'm going to put the filler. I might run it over to the left inside of the bed or may just cap off this filler and add another that goes straight up? I haven't done much research on this yet.

04-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#426
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking great! What's your estimated launch date? __________________ 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.*

04-22-2011, 12:39 AM	#429
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks like it's almost ready for some sheet metal Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#431
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Frame looks really nice, I really like your homemade panhard bar. Nice job keep up the good work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-24-2011, 05:58 PM	#433
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1969 Short Wide So what is next now that it is a roller? __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

07-24-2011, 11:39 PM	#435
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking really nice Mike, great work. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

07-24-2011, 11:49 PM	#436
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide That's one of the problems I have ran into mike with the inline kits Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

07-29-2011, 07:07 PM	#437
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice job! I wish that I had the patience it took to make that panhard mount, and that extension for the bar. I kinda get the job done, but it aint that pretty. I can't wait for you to stick some tins on that thing. Keep up the good work!

07-29-2011, 07:53 PM	#438
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: 1969 Short Wide It's looking great. Those lines loook nice but also looks like they could be a PITA to get installed due to their pre-bent nature. __________________ 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.*

07-30-2011, 10:12 AM	#439
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

07-30-2011, 10:47 AM	#440
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: 1969 Short Wide WOW http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

07-31-2011, 11:57 AM	#443
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: 1969 Short Wide That's crazy. I'm sure they have a lot of unhappy phone calls come through their lines. __________________ 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.*

08-04-2011, 10:16 PM	#444
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 1969 Short Wide I had a similar problem when installing my brake lines. They were for a '72 which is the hardware on the frame....but the frame itself is a '68. I wound up having to use an adapter here and there but got it all in. Couldn't use the m/c lines tho since I'm using an adjustable prop. valve. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-04-2011, 10:35 PM	#446
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Okay finally got all the brake lines in and mounted (thanks Kyle for the Help). I also got a new tank (thanks again to Kyle (screaminchevypickup). I ended up going with a blazer conversion tank. I wanted to build my own but I moved on. Here are the pics sorry some are blurry: Drilled the rear crossmember for the brake line 72 style Modified the bracket cut off the front: Made some gas tank flange straps to spread the load on the mounting bolts: Bolted to the xmember: Brake lines done finally: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-04-2011, 10:39 PM	#447
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide More pictures: New gas tank kit: Painted: Still need to tweak things a little: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-04-2011, 10:41 PM	#448
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Oh and one more area51 development project: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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08-04-2011, 11:21 PM	#449
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