37 Chev Pickup

[Marty Z]

dash looks great [P

 

[smallfoot]

Wasn't sure I was following the idea of the wrap around dash pieces until you showed the pix...that's slicker than greased pig poop man!!![cl

 

[forbigpicture]

Oh yeah, I like the dash too....nice job.[dr

 

[DozerII]

Hey craigger. I tried answering your pm a couple times but I don't think it is sending???

 

[soltz]

Outstanding and great metal work [
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[craigger]

Wasn't sure I was following the idea of the wrap around dash pieces until you showed the pix...that's slicker than greased pig poop man!!![cl

Yes a little hard to explain but the pictures tell the story. Still have to tie in the panel armrest bodyline into the end of the curve. I lost my ability to use the window crank as it is to close to the curve of the dash now. Hoping to fit an electric unit in somehow.

 

[akatao]

nice work![cl

 

[joedoh]

man that dash is neat!

 

[Old Iron]

I like the looks.
With the dash in, does the steering wheel take up any room from the driver.

 

[craigger]

56 olds dash

I like the looks.
With the dash in, does the steering wheel take up any room from the driver.

Yes I did give up a few inches for the install. From what I measured most trucks have about 24 inches from the horn Center to the mid seat back. I am at 21. It works for me as my legs are 30 inches. The steering column is from a sun fire.

 

[akatao]

I had never measured one always went with what felt right mines at 23 with the column colapsed to where it feels comfy

 

[craigger]

Power window install

Had a frustrating, productive steep learning curve of a weekend. After I realized that my window crank did not have enough clearance to turn, Power windows became my option. I have a pair of doors from a Four runner so those are my donor parts. I have attached pictures, the first try was a fail as the power window motor and drive interfered with travel clearance. I moved the assembly in towards the center of the truck about 3/4 inch to get my clearance. I then cut out a matching tear drop from the one I formed in order to fit the door panel in place. Autoloc makes a crank switch that lets me use my existing window crank handle in the same position. I am traveling to Dallas and Houston this week so hope I can pick one up while away.

 

[DozerII]

Amazing from where I'm sitting that looks like it was pretty easy , I can relate to how frustrating getting the inards of the doors to work properly[cl

 

[willyD]

The door looks cool. Nice work frankensteining it together [cl

 

[craigger]

Power window install

Amazing from where I'm sitting that looks like it was pretty easy , I can relate to how frustrating getting the inards of the doors to work properly[cl

It was frustrating only because I looked at it and thought how hard can it be. Of course I have never attempted this before so my expectation was mud to begin with. I certainly learned how it works now. The other side should be easier.

 

[craigger]

Power window install

The door looks cool. Nice work frankensteining it together [cl

Thanks I ordered my window crank switch from Autoloc , hope to be able to install it soon. Getting busy at work so my project is slowing a bit.

 

[craigger]

English Wheel

Princess Auto had a sale one English wheels so I bought one. Never used one but always thought I needed one. My rear fenders fronts as well have numerous dents, tears and creases.
I tried to use a body hammer and dolly but the skin is way to thick for my tools. I fiquired a English wheel might do the trick and yes sirree it did. Pictures attached. I have quite a ways to go but I was very impressed what that machine can do. Looking forward to the rest of the repair with this tool

 

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Princess Auto had a sale one English wheels so I bought one. Never used one but always thought I needed one. My rear fenders fronts as well have numerous dents, tears and creases.
I tried to use a body hammer and dolly but the skin is way to thick for my tools. I fiquired a English wheel might do the trick and yes sirree it did. Pictures attached. I have quite a ways to go but I was very impressed what that machine can do. Looking forward to the rest of the repair with this tool

Nice!
Fenders are overrated, but sometimes we go with them anyway.

I haven't even unpacked my e-wheel yet.

 

[Motofool33]

I built an engine test/run stand to accept either an engine/transmission combination or engine bell housing, or engine storage. This unit is made to be able to be stored and takes up a 3x1 foot square space and stands 4.5 feet tall.
The way you see it in storage mode has all the attachments with it. Engine mount supports, radiator supports, battery box, rear engine bell housing support/transmission support, and instrument panel c/w throttle assembly.
I built this because I have run out of wall space to stack against.

Hi Craigger can you provide any more info on this engine test stand. It looks awesome and i would like to build one like it.

 

[craigger]

Engine test stand

Yes I have most of this weekend off. I will break the stand down and get some detailed pictures and measurements for you. I will post them on the site for everyone. Once you get into it I think there are lots of adaptions depending on your preference. Took me about two weeks of spare time and 500 in steel.