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Nut Case · 04-09-2018, 04:28 AM

Silverfox

That Norton is slick!!! The frame is wow!!! Did you do the interior frame bracing yourself? Are the Shockwaves up front upside down?

I'm defiantly following this build.

Keep on keepin on
Thanks

NC

Thesilverfox · 04-09-2018, 08:47 AM

Thanks, I restored the Norton 4 years ago from parts boxes, everything is original Norton parts excepts for signal lights. Frame bracing was done by Lloyd Dyck. I did the sheet metal and everything else. As far as I know, the only way to mount the front shockwaves on the TCI Custom IFS is upside down. Unless I am mistaken.

Got a lokar floor throttle pedal coming and 16" bench seat shifter.

Thesilverfox · 04-16-2018, 10:30 AM

This weekends accomplishments,

Got brake pedal/MS installed and trying out some ideas for the air lift position sensors.

dsraven · 04-16-2018, 11:28 AM

maybe wanna put the air leveling valve link in the middle hole so you have more future considerations.
looks good.

Thesilverfox · 04-16-2018, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

maybe wanna put the air leveling valve link in the middle hole so you have more future considerations.
looks good.

Makes sense but unless i'm missing something, installation procedures specify that each hole has a specific max and min travel range. I'm at 2.7" of travel at that measurement and 1st hole max travel is 2.75". This is approx 105 degrees of potentiometer arm travel which according to them is the sweet spot.

Let me know.

https://www.americanmuscle.com/airli...u-install.html

Thesilverfox · 04-22-2018, 10:53 AM

Lots of progress this week. Got air compressor brackets mounted, installed park brake lever, Holley oil pan, headers, push rods, torqued all engine components, replaced trans filter ,pan gasket and output shaft seal. Got my tires 305 20 rear, 235 18 fronts, wheels should be here in a couple of weeks.

GreasyLikeaBurger · 04-22-2018, 11:57 PM

Looking good. Which parking brake kit is that? I like the look of it.

Thesilverfox · 04-23-2018, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreasyLikeaBurger

Looking good. Which parking brake kit is that? I like the look of it.

Lokar under dash, very solid piece.

http://lokar.com/catalog/#page=33

GreasyLikeaBurger · 04-24-2018, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the link. Didnt realize it was Lokar, havent looked at there catalog in years. Will add it to the saved websites to periodically check.

Thesilverfox · 04-26-2018, 10:51 AM

Will be shielding the compressors from tires when I install the tubs. Wire harness routing also figured out. Could not install compressors inside frame since fuel tank is too wide. Challenging to fit all this stuff while mainting stock box depth.

Thesilverfox · 05-07-2018, 11:59 AM

Lots going on this week.

Got the wheels installed and made the transmission tunnel.

Found a sweet barn/garage find matching numbers1969 Firebird 400 with Trans Am rally instrument cluster. In storage since 1982.

**joedoh** · 05-07-2018, 01:37 PM

truly staggering work! I cant hardly believe this is the same truck. I especially like the trans/driveshaft bumps, how did you get such smooth radii?

**youngrodder** · 05-07-2018, 01:51 PM

Very nice progress....nice looking trans tunnel.

Marc

**mongocanfly** · 05-07-2018, 02:28 PM

looking good...naw...looking great!!!

Thesilverfox · 05-07-2018, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

truly staggering work! I cant hardly believe this is the same truck. I especially like the trans/driveshaft bumps, how did you get such smooth radii?

Thanks guys. I used a dead blow hammer, 3 inch pipe in a vise, a block of wood and about 1000 tweaks with the grinder to get the fit perfect.

lower50's · 05-08-2018, 12:00 PM

WOW!! Yup that covers it.

dsraven · 05-08-2018, 01:10 PM

I have seen a few steel wheel barrow tubs used as well. sometimes a bit big though.
nice work. no planishing hammer then? looks really good.

Daze57 · 05-08-2018, 01:14 PM

great work ----lookin good

dsraven · 05-08-2018, 01:14 PM

too bad about the old firebird interrupting your build. better just let me have it so you don't get some syndrome or another. just thinking about your mental health........

**slammed57** · 05-08-2018, 07:55 PM

very nice choice for wheels, great stance!

Thesilverfox · 05-09-2018, 09:28 AM

Thanks guys.

Firebird would be an interesting project for sure. Have not bought it yet though. Want to finish truck first so I don't get sidetracked. It is a true matching numbers 400 with all the original parts. The spoiler from a Camaro was added later but is not original to the car. Would be an great restoration project. I guess an unmolested Firebird is kinda rare.

MIKESAD50 · 05-09-2018, 09:46 AM

Looking good! gonna be a very cool truck.

Thesilverfox · 10-21-2018, 09:53 PM

Update, it's been lots of work but happy with the results so far. What you see below is final assembly of the frame components. I had everything aligned and fitted but still running into minor issues.

**oldman3** · 10-21-2018, 11:09 PM

Very nice...Jim

**joedoh** · 10-22-2018, 02:51 AM

beauty!

04-09-2018, 04:28 AM	#51
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Silverfox That Norton is slick!!! The frame is wow!!! Did you do the interior frame bracing yourself? Are the Shockwaves up front upside down? I'm defiantly following this build. Keep on keepin on Thanks NC __________________ Been there, wrecked that

04-09-2018, 08:47 AM	#52
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Thanks, I restored the Norton 4 years ago from parts boxes, everything is original Norton parts excepts for signal lights. Frame bracing was done by Lloyd Dyck. I did the sheet metal and everything else. As far as I know, the only way to mount the front shockwaves on the TCI Custom IFS is upside down. Unless I am mistaken. Got a lokar floor throttle pedal coming and 16" bench seat shifter. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 04-09-2018 at 10:36 AM.

04-16-2018, 10:30 AM	#53
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build This weekends accomplishments, Got brake pedal/MS installed and trying out some ideas for the air lift position sensors. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003

04-16-2018, 11:28 AM	#54
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,823	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build maybe wanna put the air leveling valve link in the middle hole so you have more future considerations. looks good.

04-22-2018, 10:53 AM	#56
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Lots of progress this week. Got air compressor brackets mounted, installed park brake lever, Holley oil pan, headers, push rods, torqued all engine components, replaced trans filter ,pan gasket and output shaft seal. Got my tires 305 20 rear, 235 18 fronts, wheels should be here in a couple of weeks. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 04-23-2018 at 09:04 AM.

04-22-2018, 11:57 PM	#57
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Looking good. Which parking brake kit is that? I like the look of it.

04-24-2018, 12:50 AM	#59
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Thanks for the link. Didnt realize it was Lokar, havent looked at there catalog in years. Will add it to the saved websites to periodically check.

04-26-2018, 10:51 AM	#60
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Will be shielding the compressors from tires when I install the tubs. Wire harness routing also figured out. Could not install compressors inside frame since fuel tank is too wide. Challenging to fit all this stuff while mainting stock box depth. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 04-26-2018 at 10:59 AM.

05-07-2018, 11:59 AM	#61
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Lots going on this week. Got the wheels installed and made the transmission tunnel. Found a sweet barn/garage find matching numbers1969 Firebird 400 with Trans Am rally instrument cluster. In storage since 1982. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 05-07-2018 at 05:29 PM.

05-07-2018, 01:37 PM	#62
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,746	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build truly staggering work! I cant hardly believe this is the same truck. I especially like the trans/driveshaft bumps, how did you get such smooth radii? __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

05-07-2018, 01:51 PM	#63
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Very nice progress....nice looking trans tunnel. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-07-2018, 02:28 PM	#64
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05-08-2018, 12:00 PM	#66
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build WOW!! Yup that covers it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-08-2018, 01:10 PM	#67
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,823	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build I have seen a few steel wheel barrow tubs used as well. sometimes a bit big though. nice work. no planishing hammer then? looks really good.

05-08-2018, 01:14 PM	#68
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05-08-2018, 01:14 PM	#69
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,823	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build too bad about the old firebird interrupting your build. better just let me have it so you don't get some syndrome or another. just thinking about your mental health........

05-08-2018, 07:55 PM	#70
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 696	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build very nice choice for wheels, great stance! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

05-09-2018, 09:28 AM	#71
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Thanks guys. Firebird would be an interesting project for sure. Have not bought it yet though. Want to finish truck first so I don't get sidetracked. It is a true matching numbers 400 with all the original parts. The spoiler from a Camaro was added later but is not original to the car. Would be an great restoration project. I guess an unmolested Firebird is kinda rare. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 05-09-2018 at 09:33 AM.

05-09-2018, 09:46 AM	#72
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Looking good! gonna be a very cool truck. __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

10-21-2018, 09:53 PM	#73
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Update, it's been lots of work but happy with the results so far. What you see below is final assembly of the frame components. I had everything aligned and fitted but still running into minor issues. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 10-23-2018 at 09:10 AM.

10-21-2018, 11:09 PM	#74
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Very nice...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-22-2018, 02:51 AM	#75
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,746	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build beauty! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

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