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08-19-2007, 10:48 PM
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progress for today, got the a/c condenser, drier, hard lines installed... the hard lines goes through like the factory ones...... modded the headers for a
v-band style connection, i dont like the slip-on desighn that they originally had..... then installed them.... also working on the wiring, this will take some time to hide all the wires, as you can see just a few.... and finally installed the pass fender so it'll hold the rad. support firm to start installing the 5000
CFM electric fan we're going with... that should be enough even for a 120* arizona day, or hauling any boat ....
v-band style connection, i dont like the slip-on desighn that they originally had..... then installed them.... also working on the wiring, this will take some time to hide all the wires, as you can see just a few.... and finally installed the pass fender so it'll hold the rad. support firm to start installing the 5000
CFM electric fan we're going with... that should be enough even for a 120* arizona day, or hauling any boat ....
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08-19-2007, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lss1
Man, you do good work and move fast! Keep up the good work. Any new update on your personal project?
08-20-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by skeeters65
68shortstep,
Are these pictures real time or not??
Just wondering how fast you work!!
Truck looks sweet.
Are these pictures real time or not??
Just wondering how fast you work!!
Truck looks sweet.
correction ----- 8-6-07 to now are current... the ones posted 8-4 and 8-5 are catching you up...
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08-20-2007, 09:38 PM
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fabbed up some brackets to mount the fan, then mounted it..... and located the air intake tube to see if it i could get it to clear the battery, i worried about this, but it turned out not to be any problem.... and still doing the wiring....
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08-20-2007, 10:24 PM
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Goodness.... This really makes me want to do a truck. Man thats so nice how you can take them all apart so easily and work with a bare frame. Just makes working on suspension and running lines and wires sooo much easier.
I cant wait to see this thing up and running and back together.
GREAT work!
Justin
I cant wait to see this thing up and running and back together.
GREAT work!
Justin
08-21-2007, 09:17 PM
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worked on installing the vintage air evaporator unit under the dash today.... thought all i would have to do is fab some mounting tabs and hang it, but for some reason they thought it would be a good idea to prewire everything with about 10 feet to much wire.... its good to have to much wire then not enough, but dang!!..... so after i got it hung i went to work re-wiring the pre-wired harness...as you can see i mounted the relays and circuit braker in a nice and convenient spot, and cut about 9' of wire off and made it more neater....it also doesnt hang down to low to interfer with anything or get in the way of the passenger feet, and it has a factory look to it..
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08-22-2007, 10:40 PM
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get the interior back together... installed a flameing river chrome /tilt/ auto steering column, looks great, the gear indicator will be switched for a OD one...still working on the wiring .... and mocked up all the hoses for the heater core and a/c, on the inside....
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08-22-2007, 11:42 PM
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Man I can not believe how fast you are moving on this project. You must really be getting it down pat. This one seems to be going much smoother and faster than your own truck.
I really need to get back on track with my fathers 68 step side. All we have completed is the frame and suspension(lowered 2" frt and 4" Rr) and I have the cab all smoothed out with the body work done.
How much does a vintage air kit cost like that one?
Keep up the killer work. I'm inspired.....
I really need to get back on track with my fathers 68 step side. All we have completed is the frame and suspension(lowered 2" frt and 4" Rr) and I have the cab all smoothed out with the body work done.
How much does a vintage air kit cost like that one?
Keep up the killer work. I'm inspired.....
08-23-2007, 12:25 AM
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and ill say it is very well designed product ,magnum gen IV.. i put a classic auto air unit in my truck, but would totally put this unit in over the CAA...
09-02-2007, 01:13 PM
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ok im long over due for an update... so here it is..
got the dr side fender on as well as the hood.. i then installed the carpet, finished up for the most part the interior...made a a/c controller houseing out of the old factory one....some friends came over and helped put the bed back on.. and i installed the rad. over flow catch can in front of the rad. support...put the grille on and installed the guages.... hide the DLC port under the dash, but still made it real easy to get to.. and here is a little sneak peak at the engine bay.
got the dr side fender on as well as the hood.. i then installed the carpet, finished up for the most part the interior...made a a/c controller houseing out of the old factory one....some friends came over and helped put the bed back on.. and i installed the rad. over flow catch can in front of the rad. support...put the grille on and installed the guages.... hide the DLC port under the dash, but still made it real easy to get to.. and here is a little sneak peak at the engine bay.
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09-02-2007, 06:48 PM
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Looks like one more conversion is going to hit the road before mine. You do nice work, I'm going to do a 71-72 swb truck onre of these days. When do you think you will fire it up? Good luck John