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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-11-2015, 09:10 PM

Awesome! An early Christmas to ya! Sort of.

DWilbur · 12-12-2015, 07:08 PM

I picked up my cab today an early Christmas present. My nephew stopped by and helped me set it on the frame. Had to pull the bed off then set the cab on then put the bed back on. it just fit in the garage door with 1" to clear. It looks like the T-case shift levers will fit with out any modification. Got lucky there. This is the first time the cab has been on the frame with the running gear installed. Next step fit the seat, 2004 steering column, break and clutch peddles.

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-12-2015, 07:25 PM

Looks good! Got to be a great feeling!

swamp rat · 12-13-2015, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

After lunch we found some low profile tires walking by a tire shop for free so I can put my 17" wheel on and get the cab to fit in the garage. With the 17" wheel I can install my brake calipers on the front.

Whats the plan when its done? 33's? 35's?

Gotta feel good getting the cab on that frame!

7dee2 · 12-13-2015, 12:11 PM

Looks really good! That is a tight fit in the garage!

**cmabolt** · 12-13-2015, 03:39 PM

Well Congrats!!! Huge milestone. If I remember correctly, it went a lot faster once I started getting body parts back on the frame to finish mock-up.

Keep at it and good luck.
Chris

DWilbur · 12-13-2015, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys. I have a set of 36" tires for the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2015, 05:38 PM

That looks awesome!

twistedchevy · 01-04-2016, 01:56 AM

Just read the whole build, awesome

DWilbur · 01-04-2016, 01:32 PM

Hello twistedchevy
Thanks for spending the time reading my thread.

First c10 · 01-22-2016, 11:16 AM

Awfully quiet over here??? lol

DWilbur · 01-22-2016, 01:19 PM

Hello First C10
It's been raining here in California at least in my area most week ends and I can't work on the truck in my garage no room to move around. I have to move my truck out side to do anything. I did buy electric fan set up last week and Monday was a holiday so I was able to drop off some part at my powder coater.

First c10 · 01-22-2016, 01:29 PM

I totally understand that's a big truck and that garage. Yeah it's been raining a lot on the side of the hill also. I just thought I check in on you see how you were doing. I'm going to be Ordering my vintage air so I can get the holes and any mounting brackets added to the cab before I send it off to get the body work done. Glad to hear you're getting some stuff done.

DWilbur · 01-22-2016, 03:45 PM

I have my cab set up for the Vintage Air kit. you have to cut 2 round holes and 1 square hole in the dash for the vents. the kit comes with a plate to cover the heater box hole. I welded up the heater box holes on my cab. The coil that goes in front of the radiator fit like factory one for me. I added a second grommet for the lines that go through the core support. you can get an extra grommet from any of the suppliers for the factory set up works good. I also got the factory bracket to support the line under the battery box.

First c10 · 01-22-2016, 03:55 PM

How did you mount the evaporator and fan assembly on the inside?

El Dorado Jim · 01-22-2016, 07:18 PM

awesome build, can't wait to see more!

DWilbur · 02-01-2016, 02:50 PM

I worked on getting the wiring harness out of my 2004 Suburban I bought about year ago. The city sent me a letter to get my trucks off the dirt by Thursday last week or they will fine me $100. So I did get 2 of them off the dirt but the Suburban is mostly gutted just need the wiring and brake parts and then I can drop it off at the wrecking yard. Ho and I did get the seat out of the Suburban and in my 71 they fit real good. just have to bolt them in place.

DWilbur · 02-01-2016, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

How did you mount the evaporator and fan assembly on the inside?

Evaporator coil mounts in front of the radiator and the electric fans mount behind the radiator using the 4 bolt hole from the stock fan shroud.

First c10 · 02-04-2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

Evaporator coil mounts in front of the radiator and the electric fans mount behind the radiator using the 4 bolt hole from the stock fan shroud.

I think it's the condenser coil that mounts in front of radiator. The evaporator is the inside the cab piece. How does the vintage air blower assembly and evaporator mount inside the cab? Where you had to drill the holes in the firewall for.
Thanks Scott

DWilbur · 02-04-2016, 12:45 PM

I have not installed anything in the cab yet. I do know that we loose most of the glove box. The kit comes with a new glove box that is about 3" deep.

First c10 · 02-04-2016, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I have not installed anything in the cab yet. I do know that we loose most of the glove box. The kit comes with a new glove box that is about 3" deep.

Oh ok. Was there a pattern or template to identify the location for the holes in the firewall?

DWilbur · 02-04-2016, 01:15 PM

Yes the kit comes with templates to drill the holes in the fire wall.

lyrikz · 02-05-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

Finally got the lower radiator brackets set up. had to drill out some spot welds and bend the flange under them so they fit and bolt in the larger brackets for my 4 core radiator. I tried to mod the upper brackets but I lose the fan shroud mounting hole so I ordered the ones for larger radiator.

WHere did you get those larger radiator holders?

Nice build.

First c10 · 02-05-2016, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Yes the kit comes with templates to drill the holes in the fire wall.

A buddy of mine used the filler piece that vintage air sent with the kit. He said that the bolts that hold the inside piece are the ones that go through the firewall filler piece and firewall. I plan to try and install studs to the inside of the cabs firewall.

DWilbur · 02-05-2016, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

WHere did you get those larger radiator holders?

Nice build.

I got them from LMC truck they are for a 4 row radiator.

12-11-2015, 09:10 PM	#551
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Awesome! An early Christmas to ya! Sort of. __________________ 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.*

12-12-2015, 07:08 PM	#552
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I picked up my cab today an early Christmas present. My nephew stopped by and helped me set it on the frame. Had to pull the bed off then set the cab on then put the bed back on. it just fit in the garage door with 1" to clear. It looks like the T-case shift levers will fit with out any modification. Got lucky there. This is the first time the cab has been on the frame with the running gear installed. Next step fit the seat, 2004 steering column, break and clutch peddles. Attached Images

12-12-2015, 07:25 PM	#553
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looks good! Got to be a great feeling! __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-13-2015, 12:11 PM	#555
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,893	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looks really good! That is a tight fit in the garage! __________________ 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

12-13-2015, 03:39 PM	#556
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Well Congrats!!! Huge milestone. If I remember correctly, it went a lot faster once I started getting body parts back on the frame to finish mock-up. Keep at it and good luck. Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

12-13-2015, 10:55 PM	#557
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Thanks guys. I have a set of 36" tires for the truck.

12-16-2015, 05:38 PM	#558
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration That looks awesome! __________________ 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.*

01-04-2016, 01:56 AM	#559
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Just read the whole build, awesome __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

01-04-2016, 01:32 PM	#560
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello twistedchevy Thanks for spending the time reading my thread.

01-22-2016, 11:16 AM	#561
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Awfully quiet over here??? lol __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2016, 01:19 PM	#562
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello First C10 It's been raining here in California at least in my area most week ends and I can't work on the truck in my garage no room to move around. I have to move my truck out side to do anything. I did buy electric fan set up last week and Monday was a holiday so I was able to drop off some part at my powder coater.

01-22-2016, 01:29 PM	#563
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I totally understand that's a big truck and that garage. Yeah it's been raining a lot on the side of the hill also. I just thought I check in on you see how you were doing. I'm going to be Ordering my vintage air so I can get the holes and any mounting brackets added to the cab before I send it off to get the body work done. Glad to hear you're getting some stuff done. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2016, 03:45 PM	#564
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I have my cab set up for the Vintage Air kit. you have to cut 2 round holes and 1 square hole in the dash for the vents. the kit comes with a plate to cover the heater box hole. I welded up the heater box holes on my cab. The coil that goes in front of the radiator fit like factory one for me. I added a second grommet for the lines that go through the core support. you can get an extra grommet from any of the suppliers for the factory set up works good. I also got the factory bracket to support the line under the battery box.

01-22-2016, 03:55 PM	#565
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration How did you mount the evaporator and fan assembly on the inside? __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2016, 07:18 PM	#566
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration awesome build, can't wait to see more!



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02-01-2016, 02:50 PM	#567
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I worked on getting the wiring harness out of my 2004 Suburban I bought about year ago. The city sent me a letter to get my trucks off the dirt by Thursday last week or they will fine me $100. So I did get 2 of them off the dirt but the Suburban is mostly gutted just need the wiring and brake parts and then I can drop it off at the wrecking yard. Ho and I did get the seat out of the Suburban and in my 71 they fit real good. just have to bolt them in place.

02-04-2016, 12:45 PM	#570
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I have not installed anything in the cab yet. I do know that we loose most of the glove box. The kit comes with a new glove box that is about 3" deep.

02-04-2016, 01:15 PM	#572
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Yes the kit comes with templates to drill the holes in the fire wall.

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