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**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-29-2018, 12:10 AM

It's been a while since I had progress pictures, but here are a few. Getting it back into primer and starting to fit the custom rear bumper.

Perpendicular · 06-29-2018, 07:03 AM

Some beautiful work! Any idea on completion timeframe?

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-29-2018, 09:35 AM

It's looking great.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-29-2018, 01:45 PM

Thank you. I hoped to be driving it this summer, but now that looks a bit optimistic. I may get it done by fall, but I am not going to rush it. Too much time and energy has gone into this to try to do a hurried job to finish. WES

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-03-2018, 01:40 AM

My Dad had a '59 station wagon with a dash like that.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-05-2018, 06:29 PM

Look what came in on the big brown truck today... WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2018, 10:57 PM

Bags?valves? The whole works?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-06-2018, 03:24 PM

Should be everything but the ACCUAIR ENDO-CVT tank. It should be here any day.. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2018, 04:05 PM

Awesome!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:21 PM

My Panel is back home for me to fit the LS motor and install the air ride kit. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:26 PM

Hotter than a firecracker today! But I still managed to get the rear air bags installed.... (Had to strap the front end down because the balancing point was too far back without an engine and front clip on it.) WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:29 PM

Tail dragging! Need to get the air lines in and install front bags. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:47 PM

I also fitted our custom boltless rear bumper. I had a lot of trimming in some areas and adding material in the corners. These rear bumpers wer designed for the puckups not the panels and suburbans. However I have the technology to make it work..

WES

**Advanced Design** · 07-14-2018, 09:26 PM

Nice work...bumper looks tight with the body, looks good!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-14-2018, 10:13 PM

Looks great! The bumper fits really nice

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 11:27 PM

Thanks guys. There's a little more fitting to do with the bumper, but it's close. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-19-2018, 09:49 PM

Well the air bags are touching the bump stops so time to cut them off...

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-20-2018, 08:37 AM

You didn't need them anyway. ..

KevinK7 · 07-20-2018, 12:38 PM

Nice work overall, but great job with the bumper install, nice custom fit : )

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2018, 07:45 PM

Spent the day installing the front air bags.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2018, 07:51 PM

Few more pictures.. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-22-2018, 10:05 PM

It's coming together nicely.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2018, 10:44 PM

Thank you..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-25-2018, 08:49 PM

We have lift off.. Checking for leaks...

3drburb · 07-26-2018, 10:15 PM

Looking good.
It's time to temporarily hang one front fender to see where it sits.

06-29-2018, 12:10 AM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! It's been a while since I had progress pictures, but here are a few. Getting it back into primer and starting to fit the custom rear bumper. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-29-2018, 07:03 AM	#2
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Some beautiful work! Any idea on completion timeframe?

06-29-2018, 09:35 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,885	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! It's looking great. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-29-2018, 01:45 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thank you. I hoped to be driving it this summer, but now that looks a bit optimistic. I may get it done by fall, but I am not going to rush it. Too much time and energy has gone into this to try to do a hurried job to finish. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-03-2018, 01:40 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,100	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! My Dad had a '59 station wagon with a dash like that. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-05-2018, 06:29 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Look what came in on the big brown truck today... WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-05-2018, 10:57 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,885	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Bags?valves? The whole works? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-06-2018, 03:24 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Should be everything but the ACCUAIR ENDO-CVT tank. It should be here any day.. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-06-2018, 04:05 PM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,885	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Awesome! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-14-2018, 08:21 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! My Panel is back home for me to fit the LS motor and install the air ride kit. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-14-2018, 08:26 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Hotter than a firecracker today! But I still managed to get the rear air bags installed.... (Had to strap the front end down because the balancing point was too far back without an engine and front clip on it.) WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-14-2018, 08:29 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Tail dragging! Need to get the air lines in and install front bags. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-14-2018, 08:47 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! I also fitted our custom boltless rear bumper. I had a lot of trimming in some areas and adding material in the corners. These rear bumpers wer designed for the puckups not the panels and suburbans. However I have the technology to make it work.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-14-2018, 09:26 PM	#14
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Nice work...bumper looks tight with the body, looks good! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

07-14-2018, 10:13 PM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,885	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Looks great! The bumper fits really nice __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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07-14-2018, 11:27 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thanks guys. There's a little more fitting to do with the bumper, but it's close. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-19-2018, 09:49 PM	#17
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Well the air bags are touching the bump stops so time to cut them off... Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-20-2018, 08:37 AM	#18
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,885	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! You didn't need them anyway. .. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-20-2018, 12:38 PM	#19
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 622	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Nice work overall, but great job with the bumper install, nice custom fit : )

07-22-2018, 07:45 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Spent the day installing the front air bags. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-22-2018, 07:51 PM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Few more pictures.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-22-2018, 10:05 PM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,885	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! It's coming together nicely. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-22-2018, 10:44 PM	#23
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thank you.. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-25-2018, 08:49 PM	#24
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! We have lift off.. Checking for leaks... Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-26-2018, 10:15 PM	#25
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Looking good. It's time to temporarily hang one front fender to see where it sits.

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