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Classic Heartbeat

02-07-2018 10:21 PM

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Thanks guys. I do have high expectations, I am that way about everything it would seem... :lol: That has proven more than once to be good for my customers, but hard on the wallet.. ;) WES

Hart_Rod

02-09-2018 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat (Post 8180993)

It's been a while since I posted some progress pics of my Panel. I have a lot on my plate with our new products coming out, parts sales, new product development and trying to squeeze in some Panel love time... That's why it is such a set back when you get a product that doesn't function as it should. I am of coarse talking about the Eddie Motorsports hood hinges I purchased for my Panel. They didn't work as I felt they should with either the heavy or light duty struts so I sent them back. After doing a lot of research and watching a few videos I decided to try American Billet hinges. Wow what a difference!! The hood opens up all the way and stays open! Doesn't drop a bit. Matter of fact it seems to have a detente to keep it open. It closes nice without having to force it!! I will be looking into carrying their line of hinges for a new product to offer. Anyway here are a few pictures to show you how it's coming along. WES

Interested in these hinges, part #s and prices please, :D.:metal:

Classic Heartbeat

02-13-2018 09:03 PM

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We made a little more progress. We decided not to use the red hood because it had some hidden issues that would cause us way more headaches. Back to the old hood. We managed to fix the oil can effect so I settled with it. Good news part was it fit better than the red hood, so that was a bonus. We also got the grill fitted. First time in over 15 years that I have seen it with a grill! I fell back in love with it... These are exciting times for me, it will be sad to see it blown apart to start the priming and painting. I think I am going to pull it off it's chassis and have it powder coated while it is apart. I can also fit the engine and transmission easier that way. WES

suville

02-13-2018 09:42 PM

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Lookin real good Wes, hoods are without a doubt the worst panel on these trucks to straighten and 67-8 are gettin real hard to find Ive got four and only one is good others will take lots of work and still might not save

Ol Blue K20

02-13-2018 09:53 PM

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Looks great Wes, I'm getting excited for ya!

Classic Heartbeat

02-13-2018 09:55 PM

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I hear you there.. Here is my stash of hoods. They all need work, but they say I have a problem with hording parts... You can also see I have 4 engines right there too. I have a low mile 454 and a 5.7 LS1 that didn't make it into the shot too.. :lol: ;)

Classic Heartbeat

02-17-2018 07:36 PM

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A couple more pictures of my Panel. This time with the front bumper mounted. I must say I am not very happy with what I see. My Panel is now blown back apart and will soon be on a rotisserie. I wish I was there to address this issue before it was taken apart. WES

Classic Heartbeat

02-22-2018 12:22 AM

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Got the tub removed from the chassis. I am going to dismantle the chassis and have it powder coated.

Ol Blue K20

02-24-2018 01:25 AM

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The fun is beginning now!! I'm watching with great anticipation

KevinK7

02-24-2018 03:59 PM

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Those are some serious straight lines on those body panels, great work ;)

Classic Heartbeat

02-24-2018 04:02 PM

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I have always said that when projects drag on for years the vision tends to change a little here and there. Well here is the latest vision change my panel has undergone. Air Ride!

Classic Heartbeat

03-07-2018 01:40 AM

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Chassis off to powder coating...

3drburb

03-08-2018 01:31 AM

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This has come a long way in short time, I can see why you are excited. That is looking sweet, good choice on adding air.

Dieselwrencher

03-08-2018 08:36 PM

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The body is looking great! I spy an early second Camaro next to it at the body shop. I love those things.

Classic Heartbeat

03-28-2018 04:45 PM

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It's been a while since I had progress to post. That was because it has been a few weeks at the powder coaters. I like how it turned out... Had to take a pause after unloading it to go buy the 70 short bed 4X4 though. Now it will be back to work on the Panel... :metal: ;) :chevy:

Ol Blue K20

03-28-2018 07:35 PM

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Frame looks great. I like the 70 too....nice find

Classic Heartbeat

03-29-2018 12:09 AM

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I washed the 70 today..

Ol Blue K20

03-29-2018 10:03 AM

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The "ugly" stuck pretty good....lol. Is that a camo job or just touch up with whatever the could find? It looks pretty straight.

Classic Heartbeat

03-29-2018 11:13 AM

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It was someone's idea of camo. LOL. It was painted on using a paint brush.. The truck will literally need every body panel replaced either because of rust or some sort of damage..

Classic Heartbeat

04-03-2018 11:40 PM

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My Panel's chassis is back from powder coating and is all assembled and ready for it's body.. Wes

Ol Blue K20

04-04-2018 08:38 AM

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Another milestone behind ya.

Classic Heartbeat

04-04-2018 11:03 AM

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Ya buddy! It will go fast now for a while. At least until I get it home and start fitting the motor, transmission, and wiring..

Travisarmenta

04-05-2018 09:19 AM

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Love the SB K10.

Dieselwrencher

04-05-2018 02:16 PM

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The chassis looks really nice! Is that a red head gear box or just a top painted red like they do?

Classic Heartbeat

04-11-2018 04:17 PM

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It's a RedHead Quick Ratio Steering Gear. I have used these for years now. I absolutely love them. WES

Classic Heartbeat

06-29-2018 12:10 AM

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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

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Some beautiful work! Any idea on completion timeframe?

Ol Blue K20

06-29-2018 09:35 AM

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It's looking great.

Classic Heartbeat

06-29-2018 01:45 PM

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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

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

Classic Heartbeat

07-05-2018 06:29 PM

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

Ol Blue K20

07-05-2018 10:57 PM

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Bags?valves? The whole works?

Classic Heartbeat

07-06-2018 03:24 PM

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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

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Awesome!

Classic Heartbeat

07-14-2018 08:21 PM

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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

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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

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

Classic Heartbeat

07-14-2018 08:47 PM

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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.. :sumo::metal: :lol: WES

Advanced Design

07-14-2018 09:26 PM

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

Ol Blue K20

07-14-2018 10:13 PM

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Looks great! The bumper fits really nice

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