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**LockDoc** · 01-24-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Glad your surgery went well and take care for those 2 weeks .

Thanks flashed. I'm pretty good about following orders (otherwise my wife would kill me)...

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Originally Posted by 67 Burb

God, Leon! You almost gave a me a heart attack! I started reading your response to Oldertruckfan without reading his quote, and when I read your response, (I thought you were talking about your surgery) "Thanks, I have always liked louvers but this is the first..........", I thought "What the hell did he go and do to himself?"

I'll have to be more careful in the future and read things thoroughly.

I've been known to do that too..... Sometimes I have to tell myself, OK, slow down and read the whole thing.

It's just sinuses and nasal passages and I usually heal pretty fast.

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Originally Posted by 70cst

I am always amazed at your truck finds

That Panel is indeed a keeper

Thanks DeWayne. I plan on having this truck for quite a while.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2015, 02:11 PM

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Well, I'm back at it. Meanwhile, I picked up a couple more goodies for the build. I bought a set of Hooker cast headers for the LS1 and a set of 2010 Jeep Wrangler headlights. I went ahead and bought the headlight conversion pigtails for the swap too.

I have the firewall all cleaned and sanded and will be painting it in the next couple of days..... More to come.

LockDoc

flashed · 02-07-2015, 04:54 PM

Where did you buy the headlight conversion pigtails and headlights ,and price if you can share ?

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Where did you buy the headlight conversion pigtails and headlights ,and price if you can share ?

I bought both on e-Bay. Here are the actual pigtails I bought and the headlights I bought were from a private seller that changed his over to something different. They are in excellent condition. You have to be careful because there are a lot of look alikes. The 2nd link is to an auction that is about the same price as I paid for my OEM lights. They do make exact replacements too but you have to watch, some of them come with bulbs and some don't. The easy way to tell the OEM's are by the back. I think the lights are the same from 2007-2015.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130940451329...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Jk-Wran...46f900&vxp=mtr

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-07-2015, 06:38 PM

Thanks for sharing the links Leon. I may go this route with my 76's head lights.

mdw · 02-07-2015, 07:38 PM

Hi There, can you tell if your rear roll pan is a panel spec or is it from a pick up or is it hand fabbed, I have a panel wanting to do the same . Thanks.

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks for sharing the links Leon. I may go this route with my 76's head lights.

No problem Ryan. Here is a link to another set....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Jk-Wran...-/331466982214

And here is a link to a set of aftermarket ones. Looks like it's a crap shoot whether you get bulbs with these or not.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headlight-He...542792&vxp=mtr

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mdw

Hi There, can you tell if your rear roll pan is a panel spec or is it from a pick up or is it hand fabbed, I have a panel wanting to do the same . Thanks.

I don't know it was already installed when I bought the truck. Sorry....

LockDoc

flashed · 02-07-2015, 08:37 PM

Im thinking about these for my 74 stepside ,thanks too from me for the links ,very helpful .

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2015, 09:22 PM

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No Problem on the links and info guys.

I got the firewall and frame painted. I will undercoat the lower part of the firewall tomorrow. I need to re-paint the front cross member but I need to pressure wash it first. I can't do that until it warms up outside and more of the snow melts...

LockDoc

CG · 02-08-2015, 12:59 AM

Coming along nicely. I like the idea of full width nerf you showed on that black roadster. Mags will look nice too.

You practically just got this thing and it will be done long before the one I've had for years and years lol.

**Advanced Design** · 02-08-2015, 09:54 AM

Really enjoying your project and looking forward to the LS going in. Will be tagging along.

**LockDoc** · 02-08-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Coming along nicely. I like the idea of full width nerf you showed on that black roadster. Mags will look nice too.

You practically just got this thing and it will be done long before the one I've had for years and years lol.

Thanks Mark. I try to live by Larry the Cable Guy's motto "GIT-R-DONE". That, and my motto "Just go out and do it". Part of it is the fact that I build drivers, not show trucks, so I don't spend hours and hours trying to make something perfect. That has worked for me for the 55 years I have been working on the old stuff.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-08-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Really enjoying your project and looking forward to the LS going in. Will be tagging along.

Thanks, Hopefully I will be setting the engine in this next week.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2015, 01:52 PM

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Just an update on the headlight pigtails. I got them yesterday and they fit the Jeep headlights and the trucks stock headlight connectors perfectly....

After lunch I'm going out to set the engine in. Wish me luck....

LockDoc

mud.man.rj · 02-14-2015, 02:17 PM

Be nice to set the engine in for fitment.

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2015, 08:09 PM

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Yes, I will have to pull it back out to finish cleaning it.

I have it in but I'm not real happy with The POL engine mount frame brackets. The drivers side fits like a glove and all of the bolts dropped right in, but the passengers side is another story. The top bolts line up but the bracket is a good 1/2" above the frame rail, and the cross member holes don't even start to line up. Oh well, just another day in paradise...

LockDoc

teeitup · 02-14-2015, 08:39 PM

Looking good Leon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Number98 · 02-14-2015, 09:10 PM

That LS looks right at home there! Looks great....

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

Looking good Leon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Randy. I can't wait to drive this thing.....

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Originally Posted by Number98

That LS looks right at home there! Looks great....

Thanks Number98. I'm going to keep thrashing on it and hopefully I can drive it this summer....

LockDoc

mud.man.rj · 02-15-2015, 12:15 AM

Always more things to figure out but engine looks good in there.

CG · 02-15-2015, 04:26 PM

I haven't checked in on this thread for a week, I figured it would be done by now

Looking good Leon, you do excellent work!

**LockDoc** · 02-16-2015, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Always more things to figure out but engine looks good in there.

That's true.... Thanks.

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Originally Posted by CG

I haven't checked in on this thread for a week, I figured it would be done by now

Looking good Leon, you do excellent work!

Thanks Mark.

I got the engine and trans all bolted in after a few modifications and everything fits pretty well. I will try the drive shaft tomorrow, and the AC compressor. The compressor may not fit since I had to move the engine ahead slightly. We'll see.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-18-2015, 07:02 PM

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Well, the rear trans cross member bolted right in and the short TH350 drive shaft I had fit perfect. The A/C compressor fits but it doesn't. It's pretty tight. I am going to check out the aftermarket top mount one tonight.

Power steering box is bolted in place and connected to the cross link.

I got the under dash wire loom modified, I had to add a neutral start circuit and rewire the cluster plug from idiot lights to gauges, so it's ready to go.

I'm going to remove the windshield tomorrow so I can check for rust around it and get the dash ready to paint.

LockDoc

flashed · 02-18-2015, 07:18 PM

Wow ,you are really moving on this project .

02-07-2015, 02:11 PM	#77
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,078	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday - Well, I'm back at it. Meanwhile, I picked up a couple more goodies for the build. I bought a set of Hooker cast headers for the LS1 and a set of 2010 Jeep Wrangler headlights. I went ahead and bought the headlight conversion pigtails for the swap too. I have the firewall all cleaned and sanded and will be painting it in the next couple of days..... More to come. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-07-2015, 04:54 PM	#78
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Where did you buy the headlight conversion pigtails and headlights ,and price if you can share ?

02-07-2015, 06:38 PM	#80
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Thanks for sharing the links Leon. I may go this route with my 76's head lights. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-07-2015, 07:38 PM	#81
mdw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: molalla or Posts: 90	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Hi There, can you tell if your rear roll pan is a panel spec or is it from a pick up or is it hand fabbed, I have a panel wanting to do the same . Thanks.

02-07-2015, 08:37 PM	#84
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Im thinking about these for my 74 stepside ,thanks too from me for the links ,very helpful .

02-07-2015, 09:22 PM	#85
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,078	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday - No Problem on the links and info guys. I got the firewall and frame painted. I will undercoat the lower part of the firewall tomorrow. I need to re-paint the front cross member but I need to pressure wash it first. I can't do that until it warms up outside and more of the snow melts... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-08-2015, 12:59 AM	#86
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,143	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Coming along nicely. I like the idea of full width nerf you showed on that black roadster. Mags will look nice too. You practically just got this thing and it will be done long before the one I've had for years and years lol. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-08-2015, 09:54 AM	#87
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Really enjoying your project and looking forward to the LS going in. Will be tagging along. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-14-2015, 01:52 PM	#90
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,078	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday - Just an update on the headlight pigtails. I got them yesterday and they fit the Jeep headlights and the trucks stock headlight connectors perfectly.... After lunch I'm going out to set the engine in. Wish me luck.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-14-2015, 02:17 PM	#91
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Be nice to set the engine in for fitment. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

02-14-2015, 08:09 PM	#92
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,078	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday - Yes, I will have to pull it back out to finish cleaning it. I have it in but I'm not real happy with The POL engine mount frame brackets. The drivers side fits like a glove and all of the bolts dropped right in, but the passengers side is another story. The top bolts line up but the bracket is a good 1/2" above the frame rail, and the cross member holes don't even start to line up. Oh well, just another day in paradise... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-14-2015, 08:39 PM	#93
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Looking good Leon!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-14-2015, 09:10 PM	#94
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday That LS looks right at home there! Looks great....

02-15-2015, 12:15 AM	#96
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Always more things to figure out but engine looks good in there. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

02-15-2015, 04:26 PM	#97
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,143	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday I haven't checked in on this thread for a week, I figured it would be done by now Looking good Leon, you do excellent work! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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02-18-2015, 07:02 PM	#99
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,078	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday - Well, the rear trans cross member bolted right in and the short TH350 drive shaft I had fit perfect. The A/C compressor fits but it doesn't. It's pretty tight. I am going to check out the aftermarket top mount one tonight. Power steering box is bolted in place and connected to the cross link. I got the under dash wire loom modified, I had to add a neutral start circuit and rewire the cluster plug from idiot lights to gauges, so it's ready to go. I'm going to remove the windshield tomorrow so I can check for rust around it and get the dash ready to paint. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-18-2015, 07:18 PM	#100
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: I Picked This Up Yesterday Wow ,you are really moving on this project .

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