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[orangefj45]

i have the eerie(sp) feeling that this thread is gonna hit 100 pages. and every single one of them will be worth reading. man, the ideas i get from reading this........

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by orangefj45

i have the eerie(sp) feeling that this thread is gonna hit 100 pages. and every single one of them will be worth reading. man, the ideas i get from reading this........

Remember, the reason I post all this stuff is to bounce ideas off of other members so I can make my stuff better.

If you have a better idea, post it now or forever hold your peace

Matt

[Texican]

What is the purpose for the center section?
Looks? Or is something else goin there?
I like it, just curious
You might consider making it more squarish wth rounded corners and installing the sound stuff in it.
Butch

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by Texican

What is the purpose for the center section?
Looks? Or is something else goin there?
I like it, just curious
You might consider making it more squarish wth rounded corners and installing the sound stuff in it.
Butch

The main purpose is that I need to hide that neutral safety relay box, barrier strip and all those wires. Also, some AC stuff is on that end, I don't want any of it hanging out in the open.

Good idea on the sound stuff, make a great spot for a front speaker.

Not related, I was planning on putting 2 speakers in the rear side panels, one on each side. Just don't know yet how to run the wires up front clean yet. Thinking maybe underneath the truck?



Matt

[warrior_1515]

What if you gutted the heater box and used that to cover everything up.

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by warrior_1515

What if you gutted the heater box and used that to cover everything up.

That's not a bad idea, why didn't I think of that

Not saying I can do it yet, but I will definetely take a look at that tomorrow.......did I mention that was a really good idea

Thanks, Matt

[buckroseau]

I don't have the heater in front of me or a pic, but thinking it might not work now.

I don't think it comes high enough to the dash to cover everything?

Maybe.....??????

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Since it's an auto.. why not use both the clutch pedal and the brake pedal. I think Nolen had welded the 2 together on his truck and left one lower than the other for ease of use but they both did the same function. Or it would at least make one big brake pedal like most automatic vehicles.

[unstable_geek]

only thing I can think of, is perhaps making it flush to the blower box, and not the dash... might look a little tidier, although, it will be harder to fab ....

[buckroseau]

I don't know about you guys but I am seeing Red X on unstable Geeks post.

Also seeing multipule red x's on stuff I posted last night?

I want to see your pic!!!!!



Matt

[Mikesta]

Sounds like your computer is HOZED Time to MOD THE GOOD O'LE PC!

[Texican]

No red x's here......................
Maybe you have to live in the home state of the Nat'l Champions Longhorns
Butch

[Poser]

It is working fine Matt.


Looks good man.

[cabron]

it does seem like a larger brake pedal would be nice to have in the long run.

[buckroseau]

At home now on the old school PC (if you guys knew how old you would laugh) works here?

I was at work with the new pimped out Dell's on the high speed conection and I had the x's Probably work there tomorrow or something???

I don't think the dual brake pedal is going happen, maybe wider with the single arm that's there, but I won't be adding the clutch pedal back in. I think when I get up tomorrow, plan is to start making that box, probably take several hours. Then I think I'm going to hack into the dash and re-arrange a few body lines, I've been kinda dreading doing that Just for the fact it's going to be hard and time consuming.

Nothing on the lv tonight, wife and I went to a movie tonight, Johny Cash, "Walk the line". Pretty decent flick, I'd give it a thumbs up I guess

Matt

[Poser]

Originally Posted by buckroseau

At home now on the old school PC (if you guys knew how old you would laugh) works here?

you NEED to post up a picture of that thing Matt....






what was the OS? W95?


Have a great weekend pal!

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by Poser

you NEED to post up a picture of that thing Matt....






what was the OS? W95?


Have a great weekend pal!

I can still hear the Gerbil running in there

Matt

[buckroseau]

Pretty good day on the lv today, about 9 hours

Started off by making that center section, no real problems there. Made the center piece first and then the sides and tacked it together while it was in place. After it was tacked I pulled it out and welded the insided corners sold and then ground down the outside corners so it had a little rounded edge to it.

Started on the dash, kinda a pain in the ass. I wanted to make sure I carried that dash line across so it looked uniform. I think with a couple coats of primer and then sanded out it's going to look real nice. Pretty much got all the dash knobs and vents drilled in, except for the cigerette lighter, should get that done tomorrow.

Took a break from the dash and mounted the mirrors and the antenna, just wanted a change of pace. You can see my template in one of the last pics, thanks pimp

Plan is to hit it hard tomorrow, going to grind away underneath the dash a bit, get the AC unit fitting up nice and ready to go. Might start welding some of the extra firewall holes shut tomorrow also.......plenty to do.....

Matt

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[Texican]

I have a Camry parts rig here, what about me sawzalling the brake pedal and sending it to ya' and you can weld the larger pad onto your brake pedal?
Butch

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by Texican

I have a Camry parts rig here, what about me sawzalling the brake pedal and sending it to ya' and you can weld the larger pad onto your brake pedal?
Butch

I'm I missing something here......do I need a larger brake pedal?

Just curious since others have mentioned it, I thought it looked fine?

What does the Camry pedal look like?

Thanks, Matt

[89s rule]

I would stay with the stock look. Maybe use both pedals together if possible. But not a Camry pedal. Its yota but really. ???

But hey, Matt its up to you b/c you work some serious wonder.

Looks like today was a good day to do Cruiser work. I got the front part of lift basically finished!

[74fj40]

are you going to weld that center cover thing to the dash? it might be a better idea bolt it, cause it would be a PITA to get all the dash knobs in with that there

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by 74fj40

are you going to weld that center cover thing to the dash? it might be a better idea bolt it, cause it would be a PITA to get all the dash knobs in with that there

Already bolted and yes it does come off. I do need to get behind there, lots of stuff

Matt

[Exiled]

I have spent HOURS going over this thread, over and over. Your project, sir, is an inspiration, I have NEVER seen someone go through a vehicle so methodically, with so much attention to detail. I may well me the person most excited to see the end result after you and your wife. My sincere congratulations, it's amazing!