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eventytoo · 05-08-2011, 12:34 PM

Some pics lots of loose ends to tie up yet.

eventytoo · 05-08-2011, 12:37 PM

Raido in glove box along with wiper, heater and fan override switches

99 to Life · 05-09-2011, 08:18 AM

whats that wiring harness you are using?

I wanted to run mine in the center but got kinda scared that the vent above it might leak so I bailed. Seems nice and clean.

eventytoo · 05-09-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

whats that wiring harness you are using?

I wanted to run mine in the center but got kinda scared that the vent above it might leak so I bailed. Seems nice and clean.

Thanks it will be cleaner tho have a lot to button up yet.

http://www.kwikwire.com/

2nd Generation 22 Circuit Harness
I got it with the switches. Do yourself a huge favor and get a ac Delco headlight switch. Keyswitch had no dowel or roll pin in it to keep it from rotating while you turn to start position. Have power to the electric choke wire heater fan an electric cooling fan when its in acc. position not a fan of that. Its a great kit tho overall the wire they use is high quality. All color coded and lableled the one end is alredy attached to the fuse block itself a a plus in my book less conections less trouble. And its made in the USA!

99 to Life · 05-10-2011, 02:05 PM

I have an EZ wiring 21 circuit. It was my first wire job and I like their kit. I had to call them a lot for tech support and was kinda hard to get a hold of, but when they did, they were pretty spot on.

I got an aftermarket headlight switch and ignition switch too. When my acc is on the fan will work and I believe the heater and don't know yet but I am sure the choke will too, also my radio will work with acc. I don't mind any of that.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-10-2011, 04:04 PM

Nice color!! looks great!!

SouthernRodder · 05-11-2011, 10:59 PM

nice

eventytoo · 10-02-2011, 06:30 AM

Thanks for the compliments. Iv been working on the box. The front clip of the truck has been painted and installed. Winter is on its way so iv got my ski do xp all apart and in the way. If all goes well ill have it out of the way and be back to working on the truck by next weekend.

Handfull 54 · 10-02-2011, 09:15 AM

You have done an excellent job on your truck. Glad to see it's a 54. You also have a great shop to work in. No where near that kind of room here in California, but at least the sun shines warm almost every day. Keep up the good work, and the pictures.
Dave

eventytoo · 03-23-2012, 11:29 AM

Pics from last summer.

eventytoo · 03-23-2012, 11:33 AM

Meguiars+Snap-on+time...

eventytoo · 03-23-2012, 11:48 AM

Gauges are Auto Meter stuffed into the original gutted housing. I milled out .125 aluminum in place of the glass. Its hard to find 6" gauges to put into the two massave holes GM had in the dash. Dakota Digital came out with their new line as soon as I completly gutted the oe gauges.

eventytoo · 03-23-2012, 12:04 PM

Box sides in primer. The start of a cutting and welding aluminum, I cut down the tool box 4" or somthing like that so it sits just below the top of the box.

BlueJeep · 03-23-2012, 05:04 PM

Looks great. When you get it back together I'd be interested in seeing a picture of the tool box in the bed.

Groyd · 03-24-2012, 09:41 PM

I can't believe I've missed this build. Looks great. I went with a pretty similar color on mine, it looks great in the sunlight. I can't wait to catch up to where you are, I've only got the fenders and hood painted. Keep it up!

eventytoo · 07-14-2012, 06:23 PM

Out of the shop finaly!!!!

cleanshaven84 · 07-14-2012, 08:30 PM

That's a nice looking ride. I like how you did the boards in the bed to match the paint and the tool box really sets off the strips. Did you spray the same liner on the inner fenders and firewall like you did under the hood? I was thinking of doing the same on my '49.

**youngrodder** · 07-14-2012, 10:44 PM

Wow looks great..Congratulations, now drive the wheel off.
I like the stance.

Nice work
Marc

eventytoo · 07-15-2012, 03:55 AM

Thanks youngrodder your truck looks great as well!

cleanshaven84- No I did not. It did cross my mind of covering the firewall but i just painted it. The inner fenders still need to be installed and painted

Red Foreman · 07-15-2012, 07:22 AM

Great work, truck come up real nice!

upon1 · 07-23-2012, 11:10 PM

There's some motivation right there! Truck looks great!
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OrrieG · 07-23-2012, 11:56 PM

Looks great, I am curioius about the bed "wood" finish too.

69CST-V · 07-24-2012, 12:06 AM

Nice build. Beautiful stance and all around truck.
Great job.
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xpickup · 07-24-2012, 06:08 AM

eventytoo, Truck looks great. I love the color and stance.

Shannon

HomemadeTools.net · 01-08-2016, 12:08 PM

Ken here from BuildThreads, Inc.

Congrats and nice work eventytoo - this build thread was chosen as a Best Build Thread pick for this week.

What this means is that a bunch of guys who like to build stuff (cars, trucks, 4x4s, bikes, cabins, boats, planes, and garages) and have read a ton of build threads, thought that this build thread makes a valuable contribution to online DIY culture.

So, without further ado:

Congrats again and cheers!

05-08-2011, 12:34 PM	#76
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Some pics lots of loose ends to tie up yet. Attached Images

05-08-2011, 12:37 PM	#77
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Raido in glove box along with wiper, heater and fan override switches Attached Images

05-09-2011, 08:18 AM	#78
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project 54 short whats that wiring harness you are using? I wanted to run mine in the center but got kinda scared that the vent above it might leak so I bailed. Seems nice and clean. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#80
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project 54 short I have an EZ wiring 21 circuit. It was my first wire job and I like their kit. I had to call them a lot for tech support and was kinda hard to get a hold of, but when they did, they were pretty spot on. I got an aftermarket headlight switch and ignition switch too. When my acc is on the fan will work and I believe the heater and don't know yet but I am sure the choke will too, also my radio will work with acc. I don't mind any of that. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-10-2011, 04:04 PM	#81
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Project 54 short Nice color!! looks great!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-11-2011, 10:59 PM	#82
SouthernRodder Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Corinth, MS Posts: 13	Re: Project 54 short nice

10-02-2011, 06:30 AM	#83
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Thanks for the compliments. Iv been working on the box. The front clip of the truck has been painted and installed. Winter is on its way so iv got my ski do xp all apart and in the way. If all goes well ill have it out of the way and be back to working on the truck by next weekend.

10-02-2011, 09:15 AM	#84
Handfull 54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moorpark, California Posts: 159	Re: Project 54 short You have done an excellent job on your truck. Glad to see it's a 54. You also have a great shop to work in. No where near that kind of room here in California, but at least the sun shines warm almost every day. Keep up the good work, and the pictures. Dave

03-23-2012, 11:29 AM	#85
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Pics from last summer. Attached Images

03-23-2012, 11:33 AM	#86
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Meguiars+Snap-on+time... Attached Images

03-23-2012, 11:48 AM	#87
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Gauges are Auto Meter stuffed into the original gutted housing. I milled out .125 aluminum in place of the glass. Its hard to find 6" gauges to put into the two massave holes GM had in the dash. Dakota Digital came out with their new line as soon as I completly gutted the oe gauges. Attached Images

03-23-2012, 12:04 PM	#88
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Box sides in primer. The start of a cutting and welding aluminum, I cut down the tool box 4" or somthing like that so it sits just below the top of the box. Attached Images

03-23-2012, 05:04 PM	#89
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Project 54 short Looks great. When you get it back together I'd be interested in seeing a picture of the tool box in the bed. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

03-24-2012, 09:41 PM	#90
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Project 54 short I can't believe I've missed this build. Looks great. I went with a pretty similar color on mine, it looks great in the sunlight. I can't wait to catch up to where you are, I've only got the fenders and hood painted. Keep it up! __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

07-14-2012, 06:23 PM	#91
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Out of the shop finaly!!!! Attached Images



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07-14-2012, 08:30 PM	#92
cleanshaven84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Conway, Ar Posts: 153	Re: Project 54 short That's a nice looking ride. I like how you did the boards in the bed to match the paint and the tool box really sets off the strips. Did you spray the same liner on the inner fenders and firewall like you did under the hood? I was thinking of doing the same on my '49. __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup Project "No Time '49" Currently working on S-10 chassis swap. *Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."* Last edited by cleanshaven84; 07-14-2012 at 08:39 PM.

07-14-2012, 10:44 PM	#93
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: Project 54 short Wow looks great..Congratulations, now drive the wheel off. I like the stance. Nice work 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

07-15-2012, 03:55 AM	#94
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project 54 short Thanks youngrodder your truck looks great as well! cleanshaven84- No I did not. It did cross my mind of covering the firewall but i just painted it. The inner fenders still need to be installed and painted

07-15-2012, 07:22 AM	#95
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: Project 54 short Great work, truck come up real nice! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

07-23-2012, 11:10 PM	#96
upon1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 138	Re: Project 54 short There's some motivation right there! Truck looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Lifes to short to drive an ugly truck." Project 55 To Life http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432994

07-23-2012, 11:56 PM	#97
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project 54 short Looks great, I am curioius about the bed "wood" finish too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-24-2012, 12:06 AM	#98
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: Project 54 short Nice build. Beautiful stance and all around truck. Great job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

07-24-2012, 06:08 AM	#99
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: Project 54 short eventytoo, Truck looks great. I love the color and stance. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

01-08-2016, 12:08 PM	#100
HomemadeTools.net Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2	Re: Project 54 short Ken here from BuildThreads, Inc. Congrats and nice work eventytoo - this build thread was chosen as a Best Build Thread pick for this week. What this means is that a bunch of guys who like to build stuff (cars, trucks, 4x4s, bikes, cabins, boats, planes, and garages) and have read a ton of build threads, thought that this build thread makes a valuable contribution to online DIY culture. So, without further ado: Congrats again and cheers!

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