72 Not sure what to call it yet resto!

[Bishops Trucks]

I think we all would like to see a few pics of the ochre and white truck in the background......Please

[67cheby]

great looking truck !

[LakeAnna]

Hey Hector, Thanks! How's your truck these days? I just got back to work on mine a week ago. Been trying to finish the fatmat in the cab and doing a little detail stuff until my help comes Saturday.

Here is a cool shot I took yesterday.... can't believe its getting close.

[LakeAnna]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

great looking truck !

No cloud 9 here...WISH! Man I still can't get over how awesome yours is.

[LakeAnna]

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I think we all would like to see a few pics of the ochre and white truck in the background......Please

Yeah that is our Masonry hauler... I have to dig around and see about some pics. I posted a while back in a thread on dump trucks or haulers not sure how to find it again.

[Bishops Trucks]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Yeah that is our Masonry hauler... I have to dig around and see about some pics. I posted a while back in a thread on dump trucks or haulers not sure how to find it again.

Thanks, no big deal. I wanted to see the bed. I have a swb K10 with a rotten bed. I was thinking about building a flatbed with some nice oak rails on it.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

,,,, ummm guess.

That looks fast just sitting there

I know you said, but I forgot, what wheels do you have? What size? thanks

BTW, your truck looks great!

[VA72C10]

Truck looks great! Hope to see it in person soon! Now that my job has me traveling and it looks like I'll be adding Orange and Fredericksburg to my territory I'll get to come through your way sometimes for work...

[Maximuz]

Beautiful truck!

[LakeAnna]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That looks fast just sitting there

I know you said, but I forgot, what wheels do you have? What size? thanks

BTW, your truck looks great!

20x8.5 and 20x10 Streeters... I will have to give you a buzz on the phone soon.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Truck looks great! Hope to see it in person soon! Now that my job has me traveling and it looks like I'll be adding Orange and Fredericksburg to my territory I'll get to come through your way sometimes for work...

Come on by anytime I live at the lake but the truck is in Louisa at my fathers shop. When are you in the area again?

Originally Posted by Maximuz

Beautiful truck!

Thanks! It's a work in progress... this board has been a blessing throughout my build.

[LakeAnna]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks like a pretty solid overall starting point. I'm sure the media will reveal some more rust but you'll be well ahead by getting it down bare and being able to take care of it all so it doesn't come back soon after paint.

Sounds like a good plan! the drop you're looking at would still keep it plenty functional. Looking forward to the build!

it might tow this to the ramp... It has to.

[original-71]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

it might tow this to the ramp... It has to.

its nice to make your truck usefull glad i finally did.

[OC 72]

Looks great!

[LakeAnna]

Originally Posted by original-71

its nice to make your truck usefull glad i finally did.

Yeah I hope drag the boat to the river a few times at least. I've been working on putting the Fatmat in the cab and trying to get the interior wiring all figured out. I have help but that's only on the weekends and the progress seems kinda slow.

Originally Posted by OC 72

Looks great!

Thanks man! What's new with your truck... any new goodies?

[LakeAnna]

Thought I would post some pics of the interior in progress... The firewall, floor, behind the tank etc, all covered with Rattle trap (fat mat).

I decided to double it up on most of the areas??? Anybody doing this? I figured it couldn't hurt.

As you can see I have made some progress it just seems slow going at the moment. I do have a question on my vintage air that I will post over on the general area. Thanks for looking and if you see something or have an idea post it up.

[LakeAnna]

Here is a pic of the lines. The bottom two that go to the heater core didn't come with grommets. I have not found anything locally either??? What can you guys suggest.

I just stuck the clamps on it for now but I need something a little more finished looking. Also I want the firewall sealed from water/air Ideas?

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Here is a pic of the lines. The bottom two that go to the heater core didn't come with grommets. I have not found anything locally either??? What can you guys suggest.

I just stuck the clamps on it for now but I need something a little more finished looking. Also I want the firewall sealed from water/air Ideas?

You can buy grommet kits at your local auto parts store in their 'Help!' section. Usually they only have the assortment packages so you might have to buy two to get the bigger grommets. Or, another option is to make your own using small vacuum line. Just cut a 1-2" section, split it lengthwise, and face the two ends together out of site facing towards the bottom of the hole.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Thought I would post some pics of the interior in progress... The firewall, floor, behind the tank etc, all covered with Rattle trap (fat mat).

I decided to double it up on most of the areas??? Anybody doing this? I figured it couldn't hurt.

As you can see I have made some progress it just seems slow going at the moment. I do have a question on my vintage air that I will post over on the general area. Thanks for looking and if you see something or have an idea post it up.

Looks really good. I used the same stuff, though I didn't double mine. Probably won't hurt anything but add a little weight. But who am I kidding? These trucks have to weigh about 3 tons with or without the extra mat. The only challenge I imagine you will have is with getting your bolts for your seats, etc through the stuff. It gums up about anything you stick through it. Really hard to get the bolts through.

Another thing you might think of is slapping a little of that fat mat inside your doors. Will help 'deaden' them a bit when opening and closing and just general rattling going down the road. Seemed to make a diff in mine anyway. Try shutting your door without it, sticking some in, and shutting it again. We noticed a definite difference.

[LakeAnna]

Eric I was actually thinking of cutting some speedo line I have left from boat projects to do just that. More than anything I want it waterproof and of course to protect the line from rubbing.
The other thing is the clamps that they send with the kit just look like crap!.. I mean they are Gotta figure something else out

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Eric I was actually thinking of cutting some speedo line I have left from boat projects to do just that. More than anything I want it waterproof and of course to protect the line from rubbing.
The other thing is the clamps that they send with the kit just look like crap!.. I mean they are Gotta figure something else out

Is it possible to move the clamps to the inside of the truck and have nothing but the rubber hose on the outside? My application was different since I ran mine out through the vent so not sure if there is any reason you couldn't bring those hose clamps inside.

As for water proof, I would think the only thing you would have to worry about is when you wash the engine bay. Driving down the road shouldn't throw water up in there. Maybe you could use some of that sticky wrap they include with their kit to create a barrier from inside. None on the outside of the firewall of course.

[LakeAnna]

I might be able to move the clamps.....hmmm

Now why didn't I think of that.... Too many irons in the fire I guess. I feel like I walk around the truck in circles and get very little done for some reason.
Anyway I will check it out tomorrow evening.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by LakeAnna

I might be able to move the clamps.....hmmm

Now why didn't I think of that.... Too many irons in the fire I guess. I feel like I walk around the truck in circles and get very little done for some reason.
Anyway I will check it out tomorrow evening.

Ha! I definitely know the feeling. Hopefully that will work for ya. Good luck!

[mcbassin]

That looks great Chris! I bought some grommets for mine from Mcmaster carr. I am doing a similar setup on mine but because my Vintage Air kit is so old it doesn't have the same setup as yours. I'm going to make a cover plate to house my firewall connections. Keep up the good work.

[LakeAnna]

Mike I have the plate that came with mine if you would need that and also I have a polished 4 hole bulkhead for the lines.

I can't remember but you shaved the firewall didn't you?

And about 50 misc crimp fittings from various projects my one,... and Dad's 3 or 4.

[OC 72]

Hey Chris...
Looks good..always just gettin better!
Not much on my truck...thinking of tackling an Ipod, amp installation..since I only have AM!
The wheels look okay but not great..thinking of changing them or taking them off and having them polished.
Louie