My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Im thinking you better get some dark tint on that back window or the shinny metal is gonna blind ya when the sun comes through the back window.

Back window will be dark. Im not to worried about that though.. I always wanted something like this and i like the way it came out.

Newest update:
I did my drip rail sealant. Used the self leveling stuff in the expensive gun and it worked like a dream. well, the back section of the drip rail i had to use the thicker stuff. Can you sand that thicker stuff once its dry to get it 100% smooth?

I used teh self leveling for the front. Came out AWESOME. RIDICULOUSLY high priced tool you use once.


Awesome results before


After


And here is what i used on the back sides.




It took awhile and it came out OK, but what i want to know is, can i sand that stuff when im done??? ITs not 100% smooth. It doesnt say if you can or cant sand when dry.

[lyrikz]

No response, i suck

I actually started to put things BACK on the truck interior. Rebuilt the steering column and decided that i want to stay with a column shifter instead of the floor shifter. That way the kids wont kick it and it lets them run free ahahah.

Here is the column installed.




Next step is to get the harness installed, then im going to put the brake booster on and install the gas pedal and then DRIVE this thing around the neiborhood. HAHAHA...

[tdave00]

Looks like progress to me. Keep it up.

[lyrikz]

Some updates...
Installed my lokar shifter. THe shift indicator does not match up to what it says on the indicator but it works. Very quality metals and finishes. I likey. Also got their throttle cable.

[lyrikz]

Opps, hit enter. Anyways.. Installed the lokar. Anyone know how to adjust this to get the indicator to read right?


Rod.


Installed. Looks cool, but cant get it adjusted right. LOL.

[lyrikz]

Back tracking a little bit. Got the master cylinder and booster installed. That was pretty straight forward. I lost the part that hooks the pedal to the actual booster so i made my own.


Here we are installed.



I didnt like the way the lines looked coming off the prop valve, so i ran new front lines. Once i got it all bleeded i noticed fluid coming from the rear. The rear brake line was cracked spewing brake fluid. BACK to napa for some more line. It all looks good and functions well now... Final lines.

[lyrikz]

Also got the heater core installed. Added a few plugs to hide some of the screws that normally just hang out.. Nothing big but i like it.

Heres the heater core installed. Nothing new.


And a pic of the two plugs that i used to cover some exposed screws.


Next thing i moved onto was starting to install the wiring harness... Pretty straight forward on that. I dont like how it comes out of the firewall, so im going to redo all that wiring. Theres a lot im not using and that needs to be redone. Before i installed the fuse panel i inspected it and found that there were a few wires that had rubbed together so i fixed that. There is also the wires that hooked to the prndl switch on the steering column seemed to have been bad because it melted all these wires. I replaced them all and the switch.

[lyrikz]

Also got the heater core installed. Added a few plugs to hide some of the screws that normally just hang out.. Nothing big but i like it.

Heres the heater core installed. Nothing new.


And a pic of the two plugs that i used to cover some exposed screws.


Next thing i moved onto was starting to install the wiring harness... Pretty straight forward on that. I dont like how it comes out of the firewall, so im going to redo all that wiring. Theres a lot im not using and that needs to be redone. Before i installed the fuse panel i inspected it and found that there were a few wires that had rubbed together so i fixed that. There is also the wires that hooked to the prndl switch on the steering column seemed to have been bad because it melted all these wires. I replaced them all and the switch.


I also noticed this. THere were two wires that were ductaped in this black tape. This is FACTORY. I thought that was really weird. I just rewrapped it better. I figured im actually taking ALOT of electronics off the original fuse panel and running alot of stuff off a secondary fuse panel which should mean the original one will be fine.

[nuke1]

Truck is really coming along, how come you just did not get a new wiring harness? may have been easier to work with than the original. Gotta love the ari ride though, osmething i still may do in the future, but not right away, have other things to do. BTW, i like the way you ran the brake lines, much cleaner.
Later James

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by nuke1

Truck is really coming along, how come you just did not get a new wiring harness? may have been easier to work with than the original. Gotta love the ari ride though, osmething i still may do in the future, but not right away, have other things to do. BTW, i like the way you ran the brake lines, much cleaner.
Later James

Painless kit is like 300 some odd dollars. This harness and fuse panel are in REALLY good shape... Just those 3 wires were melted.. Basically the PO would pop a fuse everytime he put it in reverse.. Instead of diagnosing the problem, he just threw in a bigger fuse... Thats my guess... I removed all the fuses and will replace them with stock.

[Riveted1]

Coming along nicely! I finally got mine where I can fire it up again. I don't have my mufflers installed yet, so it's straight headers. My neighbors LOVE me!

Looks like your PO was like mine when it came to the wiring. "Nothing a bigger fuse or some MASKING TAPE can't fix!" LOL I just hope I haven't missed anything...

Get any ideas on that Lokar shifter adjustment? There has to be a way to make it right. How about calling Lokar?

[lyrikz]

Call lokar? That would be to easy. ahaha

BRB, i will let ya know what they say..

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Call lokar? That would be to easy. ahaha

BRB, i will let ya know what they say..

They didnt say anything.. Just, play with the lower lever... That was it. ahah

[my67chevytruck]

looking good bro. they have a thin clear adhesive roll ( 3m i believe) that you can put on the fender lip to keep from having metal to metal contact, and it is much thinner than the felt. got some from a paint supply store locally and used it on my '56 fenders...

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good bro. they have a thin clear adhesive roll ( 3m i believe) that you can put on the fender lip to keep from having metal to metal contact, and it is much thinner than the felt. got some from a paint supply store locally and used it on my '56 fenders...

Cool, thank you on that advice.... I have been feeling down lately.. No ones looking at my stuff... I feel its huge for me ya know.. Almost done... Ordering some paint in teh next week or so.

[my67chevytruck]

WE all need inspiration, I have a habit of reading and looking and not leaving comments,, you have done awesome!! wish we were at this stage on the father/son build. IIRC, it is called 3m assembly tape or something along those lines, ask you paint supplier, explain what you want to achieve...

Keep your head up Bro.....

L8r

Heath

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

WE all need inspiration, I have a habit of reading and looking and not leaving comments,, you have done awesome!! wish we were at this stage on the father/son build. IIRC, it is called 3m assembly tape or something along those lines, ask you paint supplier, explain what you want to achieve...

Keep your head up Bro.....

L8r

Heath

Thanks man.. I dont know why im so butt hurt over it.... LOL.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

WE all need inspiration, I have a habit of reading and looking and not leaving comments,, you have done awesome!! wish we were at this stage on the father/son build. IIRC, it is called 3m assembly tape or something along those lines, ask you paint supplier, explain what you want to achieve...

Keep your head up Bro.....

L8r

Heath

Dropped ya a rep point. Thanks man.

[my67chevytruck]

wondering if i should use your last comment as a quote on my sig....

I might hit you up for some info on the starter, I read some where where the passenger straight dump ramhorn contacts the starter...

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

wondering if i should use your last comment as a quote on my sig....

I might hit you up for some info on the starter, I read some where where the passenger straight dump ramhorn contacts the starter...

ahaha, use it. ahaha

[my67chevytruck]

Must be KARMA....

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Must be KARMA....

I wanted to change my build name... Wonder if i can still do that..??

[my67chevytruck]

I was referring to the rep points, as i had left you one earlier... you can contact LIZ and have the name changed i'm sure.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

I was referring to the rep points, as i had left you one earlier... you can contact LIZ and have the name changed i'm sure.

You did??? ahaha.. Cool...Thanks.

[smbrouss70]

I believe there are a lot of us that are still looking, but don't post unless we have some useful advice for the thread. From what I've seen, you've got it under control... I guess I should be more forth-coming with my "Atta-Boys"

It does look good! Hopefully it won't be too long before I am at that stage.