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es67chevy · 07-31-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tonypaul

Post some pics from the front, I wanna see that front end on!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!

I'll grab some shots Monday. I was so happy to see it Friday, I forgot to snap any of the front.

es67chevy · 08-02-2010, 10:56 PM

Got some pics of the front today (along with some others). Whole truck has been polished now so looks even shinier. One step back though.. As they tried to install the front windshield, it broke. Doh! Here's some more pics. Tomorrow, should hopefully have the hood on (really hopefully)

mcbassin · 08-02-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Got some pics of the front today (along with some others). Whole truck has been polished now so looks even shinier. One step back though.. As they tried to install the front windshield, it broke. Doh! Here's some more pics. Tomorrow, should hopefully have the hood on (really hopefully)

Dude, that truck looks Great! Sorry to hear they broke the windshield. I have broken 2 in one day before. sometimes they can be a beotch to get installed.
I learned to not try to reuse the old gasket. It's still easy to crack them around the corners.

Don't sweat the hood. You'll probably want to pull the whole front clip to install the engine and tranny anyway?

es67chevy · 08-02-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Dude, that truck looks Great!

Thanks, I appreciate it!!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry to hear they broke the windshield. I have broken 2 in one day before. sometimes they can be a beotch to get installed.
I learned to not try to reuse the old gasket. It's still easy to crack them around the corners.

Ouch! I sure hope the second one goes in without issue.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Don't sweat the hood. You'll probably want to pull the whole front clip to install the engine and tranny anyway?

You may be right, but I hope not. Right now, we don't plan to put both in from the top. Just the engine will drop in through the bay and the transmission will meet up from underneath...in theory. We'll see when the day comes. Can't get here soon enough...

my67chevytruck · 08-03-2010, 09:17 AM

Very Nice!, truck is getting very close, I am getting anxious and its not even mine!

**67cheby** · 08-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Awesome

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-03-2010, 09:21 PM

How hard was the front clip to get back on after it was welded solid? Truck looks killer and I love blue trucks your ranks up there as one of my favorties..

es67chevy · 08-04-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Very Nice!, truck is getting very close, I am getting anxious and its not even mine!

Tell me about it. Hopefully bringing it home friday. Crossing fingers!

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Awesome

Thanks, Mike!

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

How hard was the front clip to get back on after it was welded solid? Truck looks killer and I love blue trucks your ranks up there as one of my favorties..

Beats me.

We let the body guys figure that one out. Thanks for the kudos on the truck!

es67chevy · 08-06-2010, 11:57 AM

Hey guys. Ran into a major problem with hood fitment. Anyone in the NW Arkansas area have an original 67-68 hood we can try test fitting to ours to see if the problem is the repop hood we got from H&H?

**67cheby** · 08-06-2010, 12:05 PM

you are welcome to borrow mine if you need to call me 1 479 599 9664

es67chevy · 08-06-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

you are welcome to borrow mine if you need to call me 1 479 599 9664

Mike, I really appreciate that! I may very well take you up on that. We're still trying to figure out exactly what the best option at this point it. Is your hood in Siloam or Gravette?

**67cheby** · 08-06-2010, 12:35 PM

in Siloam just setting on my truck , not bolted on or anything, i have never liked how any of the aftermarket hoods fit

es67chevy · 08-06-2010, 10:00 PM

Well, we found an original hood about 10 minutes from the body shop. It fit better but didn't entirely fix our issue. Thanks for offering yours up Mike! People like you on this board show why this community is so great!!

The body shop wants to try hinges next. So, does anyone local have any hinges I could borrow to test? This is the body man's last grasp. I don't want to spend $150 for new ones only to find out its not the hinges either.

If this doesn't work, we're lined up to have our hood custom fabricated to fit our truck. And they can't do it till September. Argh!!

I'll post some more pics in a bit. I've got some showing the issues as well as some with the cowl and tailgate installed.

es67chevy · 08-06-2010, 10:42 PM

The tailgate:

The cowl installed:

es67chevy · 08-06-2010, 10:46 PM

And the troublesome hood. The first pic shows the hood open, the only position that works well. The second shows the gap and height difference on the worst side.

**67cheby** · 08-07-2010, 09:38 AM

if you cant find any over there i have hinges also

es67chevy · 08-07-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

if you cant find any over there i have hinges also

Thanks a bunch, Mike. I'll take ya up on it!

tonypaul · 08-07-2010, 10:49 PM

Did they try to see how the how fit without the springs on? If not- take the springs off and check the body lines then it might need a couple spacers and some tweeking. If it works better with out the springs try swapping the springs left to right and right to left. I was running one spring on my hood to get closed good.. GET-R-DUN,,,, I wanna see that sick twisted monster on the street,,,,But dont tell anyinr that Im so jealous!!!!!

es67chevy · 08-08-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tonypaul

Did they try to see how the how fit without the springs on? If not- take the springs off and check the body lines then it might need a couple spacers and some tweeking. If it works better with out the springs try swapping the springs left to right and right to left. I was running one spring on my hood to get closed good.. GET-R-DUN,,,, I wanna see that sick twisted monster on the street,,,,But dont tell anyinr that Im so jealous!!!!!

I appreciate the tips!!! And thanks for the compliments!!!

I believe they tried without the springs and it still wouldn't let it go all the way down. They ended up boring out the hinge mounting holes to allow the hinges to tilt further forward. We got closer, but still didn't get there.

They tried a different hood and said its even closer, but not where we want to be. A fellow board member (67cheby) loaned me his factory original hinges for a last chance effort. If that fails, the hood is going to get custom fit. This has to be done by a custom fab shop. Basically, they said they drill out the rivets, shape it and re spot weld it. Then it has to be repainted. At least it will fit right afterward.

Here's a better pic showing where some of the fitment issues.

my67chevytruck · 08-08-2010, 04:51 PM

its not binding on the rubber stops by chance.....

es67chevy · 08-08-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

its not binding on the rubber stops by chance.....

Doesn't seem to be. They removed the back ones to be sure and said they gained a little.

Thanks for the tips and ideas!!

mcbassin · 08-09-2010, 12:14 AM

Sorry to hear about the fitment issues with the hood. It sucks that the paint looks so awesome, yet the fitment sucks. I have never used an aftermarket hood for one these trucks. I have nothing but bad things about the repop hinges though. I sure hope you get it worked out without have to go with a custom hood.

es67chevy · 08-09-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry to hear about the fitment issues with the hood. It sucks that the paint looks so awesome, yet the fitment sucks. I have never used an aftermarket hood for one these trucks. I have nothing but bad things about the repop hinges though. I sure hope you get it worked out without have to go with a custom hood.

Thanks, Mike. We should know something this week. Will update the build as soon as we figure out the direction we are going. So close to getting it home and starting to build it back up.

kvn1011 · 08-10-2010, 04:42 PM

I was looking at your build thread and got so caught up in reading and looking at the pics that I was late logging in from my afternoon break!
I say all of that to say this ---AWESOME BUILD!!!!

es67chevy · 08-10-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kvn1011

I was looking at your build thread and got so caught up in reading and looking at the pics that I was late logging in from my afternoon break!
I say all of that to say this ---AWESOME BUILD!!!!

Hey thanks, man! I'm glad you enjoyed looking through it. It's been quite a process so far, that's for sure.

It's either going to be coming home Friday morning or going to another custom fabricator to get the hood shaped. We should know more tomorrow and will update the build thread.

08-02-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Got some pics of the front today (along with some others). Whole truck has been polished now so looks even shinier. One step back though.. As they tried to install the front windshield, it broke. Doh! Here's some more pics. Tomorrow, should hopefully have the hood on (really hopefully) __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-03-2010, 09:17 AM	#5
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Very Nice!, truck is getting very close, I am getting anxious and its not even mine! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Awesome __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-03-2010, 09:21 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go How hard was the front clip to get back on after it was welded solid? Truck looks killer and I love blue trucks your ranks up there as one of my favorties.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-06-2010, 11:57 AM	#9
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Hey guys. Ran into a major problem with hood fitment. Anyone in the NW Arkansas area have an original 67-68 hood we can try test fitting to ours to see if the problem is the repop hood we got from H&H? __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-06-2010, 12:05 PM	#10
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go you are welcome to borrow mine if you need to call me 1 479 599 9664 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172 Last edited by 67cheby; 08-06-2010 at 12:06 PM.

08-06-2010, 12:35 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go in Siloam just setting on my truck , not bolted on or anything, i have never liked how any of the aftermarket hoods fit __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-06-2010, 10:00 PM	#13
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Well, we found an original hood about 10 minutes from the body shop. It fit better but didn't entirely fix our issue. Thanks for offering yours up Mike! People like you on this board show why this community is so great!! The body shop wants to try hinges next. So, does anyone local have any hinges I could borrow to test? This is the body man's last grasp. I don't want to spend $150 for new ones only to find out its not the hinges either. If this doesn't work, we're lined up to have our hood custom fabricated to fit our truck. And they can't do it till September. Argh!! I'll post some more pics in a bit. I've got some showing the issues as well as some with the cowl and tailgate installed. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-06-2010, 10:42 PM	#14
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go The tailgate: The cowl installed: __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869 Last edited by es67chevy; 08-06-2010 at 10:42 PM.

08-06-2010, 10:46 PM	#15
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go And the troublesome hood. The first pic shows the hood open, the only position that works well. The second shows the gap and height difference on the worst side. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-07-2010, 09:38 AM	#16
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go if you cant find any over there i have hinges also __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-07-2010, 10:49 PM	#18
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Did they try to see how the how fit without the springs on? If not- take the springs off and check the body lines then it might need a couple spacers and some tweeking. If it works better with out the springs try swapping the springs left to right and right to left. I was running one spring on my hood to get closed good.. GET-R-DUN,,,, I wanna see that sick twisted monster on the street,,,,But dont tell anyinr that Im so jealous!!!!!

08-08-2010, 04:51 PM	#20
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go its not binding on the rubber stops by chance..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-09-2010, 12:14 AM	#22
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Sorry to hear about the fitment issues with the hood. It sucks that the paint looks so awesome, yet the fitment sucks. I have never used an aftermarket hood for one these trucks. I have nothing but bad things about the repop hinges though. I sure hope you get it worked out without have to go with a custom hood. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-10-2010, 04:42 PM	#24
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go I was looking at your build thread and got so caught up in reading and looking at the pics that I was late logging in from my afternoon break! I say all of that to say this ---AWESOME BUILD!!!!



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