The Doc & Kim 69 build

[jaros44sr]

Jesse, nicely done on the ralleyes, truck is starting to come together

[cornerstone]

This is what I did to get around the problem of the Pypes 2.5" kit not going through the crossmember. It is a builders kit from Summit, and it was about half the price of the kit that as "designed" for the truck. Not raggin' on the kit at all, it just didn't work with a lowered truck.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

This is what I did to get around the problem of the Pypes 2.5" kit not going through the crossmember. It is a builders kit from Summit, and it was about half the price of the kit that as "designed" for the truck. Not raggin' on the kit at all, it just didn't work with a lowered truck.

these pics help a whole lot,, thats where im going to make my H-pipe fit Question whos trans crossmember is that I just ordered one from ECE that is supossed to allow for those pipes to ride up in the frame I hope .....Im already into this Kit so im just going to have some pipes left for the next one its all a $$$$s learning curve
thanks again
Jess

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

Question whos trans crossmember is that

I made it. It looks good but needs more structure added to it. It kinda lets the tail of the transmission bounce too much. I plan on getting it fixed soon.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Jesse, nicely done on the ralleyes, truck is starting to come together

thanks Jim to you on those trim rings they are stellar

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

thanks Jim to you on those trim rings they are stellar

How and what did you use to clean them up? They didn't look that good in my basement

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

How and what did you use to clean them up? They didn't look that good in my basement

little elbow grease and this.........they been hanging on my wall for 2+ years since I last saw you

[zicc1835]

nice work on that c-member ....get that patent going I think you got something there...I can see it now Cornerstone Crossmembers

[zicc1835]

live learn and pay for my mistakes but thanks to Grumpy Im comfy ( that rhymes ) with the drive shaft position of the yoke what a difference an inch makes size does matter...... 2nd pic short by an inch 3rd pic is correct amount of yoke in the tail shaft all that being said between my lack of knowledge and the D-shaft shop balancing fee new spicer u joints cause the shop dosent like Moog I could have had a new one built from scratch): waiting on some SS exhaust parts to modify exhaust and looking at the degree of angle of tale shaft and pinion angle ill buy a protractor and use it one time ....on the bright side no vibration and ill have a protractor in my toll box good news HF there no more than 5 bucks

[cornerstone]

Looking good sir! Tell us about your drive shaft... who did it... what material did you use... where did you buy it... how much dinero...??? You don't need to explain why.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Looking good sir! Tell us about your drive shaft... who did it... what material did you use... where did you buy it... how much dinero...??? You don't need to explain why.

I actually bought this shaft from Board member Grumpy Old Man had it balanced at a shop in NJ called Axle Exchange I have had work there done in the past...Owner said why didn’t you just let me build you one estimate 380.00 well all in what I payed grumpy include ship... new joints and balance I was close to all new ..... he does great work and has a decal/logo that’s KILLER....says he gets some push back from some folks cant imagine why

[zicc1835]

today we used 3/4 inch conduit to make the angles we need in the bends for the rest of the exhaust system....next problem is finding someone with a Mandral to bend stainless my local shop recommended a shop in Linden NJ hope he will do it for me his receptionist said to email him I will with the pictures. I went to his web site looks like he does some highend work and has participated in SEMA in the past ill see if i can get his attention

[jaros44sr]

crickets, all I hear are crickets....

any thing new? rolling chassis looks great

[zicc1835]

Jim,
I been tied up between the job getting in the way and prepping the Jersey Shore house for sale ....closing in a few days ...bitter sweat 20 years no regrets ...opening another chapter looking to snow bird it for a few winters ... the good news is ill have more time for the TRUCKS
Jess

[jaros44sr]

Good idea to snow bird ,we do it now and then. Last year it was rather mild up here, so no need to head south! When do you plan to retire and enjoy the profit from your labors?

Talk to you soon, we are'nt spring chickens any more...

keep up the nice work on your truck

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Good idea to snow bird ,we do it now and then. Last year it was rather mild up here, so no need to head south! When do you plan to retire and enjoy the profit from your labors?

Talk to you soon, we are'nt spring chickens any more...

keep up the nice work on your truck

im going to stay 2 more years tops...im still enjoying the job and most of all the folks I work with...Im planning on more time on the truck,, thanks Jim, ill keep peekin in on your progress as well and plan on taking a ride out your way while the weather is nice

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

im going to stay 2 more years tops...im still enjoying the job and most of all the folks I work with...Im planning on more time on the truck,, thanks Jim, ill keep peekin in on your progress as well and plan on taking a ride out your way while the weather is nice

great, your on the short term list. trucks not here, 4-8 weeks in the computer shop, then it's on it's way to NY for my sons shop...

you're welcome anytime, call ahead, to make sure I'm here. NEW little girl in the family, Cecilia Mary

[zicc1835]

Hey Jim congrats on Cecila Mary ...since last post sold the Jersey Shore house and now side tracked ... been tryng to avoid this for about 2 years as I new its been sitting in my neighbors garage ....oh yeah for 45 years in hiding... she is now in my garage ...a time capsule. I’m going to methodically resurrect it ...slowly I promised Bob the former original owner 86 years young who parked it in the garage in 1974 a ride when its a running 265 SB with a power glide behind it every thing is how it came out of the dealership(with some bumps and bruises ) original invoice and Jersey title from 55 enjoy the pics....

[nlped]

OMG!!!! That’s incredible! I want one of these so bad!

[67C10Step]

WOW! That is truly a gem. Hasn't suffered decades of poor decisions by a any number of previous owners is priceless in my book.

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

WOW! That is truly a gem. Hasn't suffered decades of poor decisions by a any number of previous owners is priceless in my book.

^^^^^X2^^^^^

Man! Long term relationships have their rewards! SO NICE! Good luck on getting it running and definetly GIVE THAT MAN A RIDE

Lets just think about this for a minute.... He was 22 when he bought it new, drove it for 19 years and tucked it in his garage for the next 45 YEARS. This deserves a story written up in Hemmings or some sort of news paper. Just amazing.

[jaros44sr]

thanks for the congrats Jesse, just spent a week down at OC, NJ with the family. What confusion!!!

Neat garage find, but you knew it was there, so not so much of a find, but still cool. that was our family car back in the day, only a '56

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

^^^^^X2^^^^^

Man! Long term relationships have their rewards! SO NICE! Good luck on getting it running and definetly GIVE THAT MAN A RIDE

Lets just think about this for a minute.... He was 22 when he bought it new, drove it for 19 years and tucked it in his garage for the next 45 YEARS. This deserves a story written up in Hemmings or some sort of news paper. Just amazing.

A couple weeks ago I took Bob for his first ride in 45 years believe me this is his happy face .....( someone on tri- five board asked if I was the other teen driving)we drove around my neighborhood..insured but no plates...I’m waiting on a NJ to send me a duplicate Title they want to take and destroy the original ...my way around is to get the duplicate and use it to transfer ownership
So far
Getting a little shine back
Replaced gas tank
Re cord radiator
Replaced water pump
Replaced rad hoses
Tires
Rubber gas line
I have all rubber brake hoses not installed yet
I will rebuild original water pump (for engine rebuild someday)
Enjoying the slow resurrection

[Abe31968]

Hay zinc dam nice job .you were the right home for me and my wife's baby .keep up the great work .don't forget to send pics thanks abe and kim

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by nlped

OMG!!!! That’s incredible! I want one of these so bad!

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

WOW! That is truly a gem. Hasn't suffered decades of poor decisions by a any number of previous owners is priceless in my book.

Originally Posted by cornerstone

^^^^^X2^^^^^

Man! Long term relationships have their rewards! SO NICE! Good luck on getting it running and definetly GIVE THAT MAN A RIDE

Lets just think about this for a minute.... He was 22 when he bought it new, drove it for 19 years and tucked it in his garage for the next 45 YEARS. This deserves a story written up in Hemmings or some sort of news paper. Just amazing.

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

thanks for the congrats Jesse, just spent a week down at OC, NJ with the family. What confusion!!!

Neat garage find, but you knew it was there, so not so much of a find, but still cool. that was our family car back in the day, only a '56

Originally Posted by Abe31968

Hay zinc dam nice job .you were the right home for me and my wife's baby .keep up the great work .don't forget to send pics thanks abe and kim

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice garage find. I just read through your thread. I'm waiting to see both up and running.

thanks all more to come