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Old 05-09-2013, 08:17 PM   #126
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The flaring tool is from brake quip very happy with it I also bought the brake tube pliers....here is a link http://www.brakequip.com/tools_ft.html
I bought the same one.....can't wait to try it out Glad to here you like it ,the dealer I got mine from said its the best he has ever used!
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Old 05-09-2013, 09:54 PM   #127
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Looking good!
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Old 05-09-2013, 10:34 PM   #128
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I plan on making my own coil covers mocked up some today while waiting on parts....
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Old 05-09-2013, 11:10 PM   #129
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Man just went through this build, nice work on everything!
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Old 05-10-2013, 07:59 AM   #130
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Oh man. Looking forward to seeing this beauty in person one day.
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Old 05-10-2013, 11:22 AM   #131
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Old 05-11-2013, 05:34 AM   #132
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I just found this build, very cool plan and progress! I'm in...
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Old 05-13-2013, 09:39 PM   #133
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Progress installed the high hump today........test fit the filler panels for the back of the cab....
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Old 05-14-2013, 10:55 AM   #134
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Rear panels look nice, are they from Porterbuilt too?
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Old 05-14-2013, 11:34 AM   #135
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I'm a workshop aficionado, and I've seen a lot of neat things---but that's the first one I've seen that allows you to work sheetmetal while you're on the john!
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Old 05-14-2013, 11:42 AM   #136
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Nice work man, I am going to check out those brake line tools !
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Old 05-14-2013, 02:54 PM   #137
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Nice work man, I am going to check out those brake line tools !
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Old 05-22-2013, 12:04 PM   #138
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Updates working on the dash did I mention I hate body work......LOL Finally got some 1/8" aluminum to start the coil covers.....
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Old 05-24-2013, 11:39 AM   #139
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Update welded some tabs inside the rails for plumbing the air lines and fuel lines....
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Old 05-24-2013, 03:10 PM   #140
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Old 05-24-2013, 07:28 PM   #141
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Lookin good!
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Old 05-25-2013, 11:40 AM   #142
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That's a cool idea. I guess you can run a gromet inside the circles for any vibrations.
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Old 05-25-2013, 11:44 AM   #143
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Yessir the grommet fits good and tight around the 3/8 tubing....
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Old 05-28-2013, 10:44 AM   #144
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Progress worked on the dash .......and a picture of my brothers 72 coming together.....
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Old 05-28-2013, 11:08 AM   #145
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Old 05-29-2013, 04:21 AM   #146
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some great work as always on this build keep it up brother
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Old 05-29-2013, 08:17 AM   #147
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Very nice progress!
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Old 05-29-2013, 11:06 AM   #148
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Back to the coil covers I took a piece of 3/8" half round drilled, tapped and polished to add as a decorative piece for the top.....
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Old 06-10-2013, 01:10 PM   #149
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Updates the dash is done for now got it in primer and started mocking up the interior panels......See photos....
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Old 06-10-2013, 09:11 PM   #150
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That filler plate behind the seat looks killer!
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