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ccracin · #**221** 11-05-2011, 06:43 PM

The trans tunnel and floor are going back in. The previous pictures were with parts tacked together. These pieces are in for good now. There was some rust repair in along with this as well. Turns out there was some rust where the heel of the go pedal was. Must have been wet boots! One thing I learned in this process is that I will just build a new floor the next time. This one will turn out nice, but I have half as much time in this as I would a new floor I think. Anyway, the underside will finish off nicely and more importantly it will be solid for years to come. All in all I am pleased so far. let me know what you think!

ccracin · #**222** 11-13-2011, 04:06 PM

The new trans tunnel is in for good. Not much, but it is progress.

**214Chevy** · #**223** 11-13-2011, 05:20 PM

That's alot of progress to me bro. Looking good...keep it up!! I'm following this build because I have a 68 C10 I'm going to be starting on later on next year.

ccracin · #**224** 11-13-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 509Chevelle

That's alot of progress to me bro. Looking good...keep it up!! I'm following this build because I have a 68 C10 I'm going to be starting on later on next year.

Thanks man, I can't wait to see what you do with yours!

**GregWeld** · #**225** 11-13-2011, 08:27 PM

Lots of welding there Chad!

Keep on plugging away!

ccracin · #**226** 11-14-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Lots of welding there Chad!

Keep on plugging away!

My back has been telling me the same thing! I need to lift this thing up another foot or so!

**GregWeld** · #**227** 11-14-2011, 06:15 AM

I find it hard to TIG laying down... Wish they'd make a chin operated controller...

ccracin · #**228** 11-14-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

I find it hard to TIG laying down... Wish they'd make a chin operated controller...

Tell me about it! Those welds in the picture are about 2 feet off the floor and in the middle of the cab. The rocker hits me in the knee and then I have to lean in but keep my leg straight and work the pedal. Luckily I'm 6'-4" and can reach in. You know how that is! If I lifted the cab more my Dad would not be able to reach in.

Do you have a thumb control on your torch? Lincoln has a rotary thumb wheel deal for my setup, what do you think of those deals? Might come in handy but they are about 200 bucks.

**GregWeld** · #**229** 11-14-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ccracin

Tell me about it! Those welds in the picture are about 2 feet off the floor and in the middle of the cab. The rocker hits me in the knee and then I have to lean in but keep my leg straight and work the pedal. Luckily I'm 6'-4" and can reach in. You know how that is! If I lifted the cab more my Dad would not be able to reach in.

Do you have a thumb control on your torch? Lincoln has a rotary thumb wheel deal for my setup, what do you think of those deals? Might come in handy but they are about 200 bucks.

UH -- NO! I really don't know how that is..... I'm 5'5"

I have a torch controller --- if you had a Miller -- I'd send it to you! I've never used it. It's ON YOU to see if the Miller will work on the Lincoln - if it will - it's yours.

I tried to talk MILLER into developing a torch that would work like an air brush OR like a die grinder -- a "paddle" to squeeze with either your index finger or your thumb.... That is something I could learn to use.

ccracin · #**230** 12-05-2011, 04:50 PM

We are continuing working on the cab. Before we mount the firewall for good, I thought it was a good time to build the brackets needed for some of the major components. The below pics are the mounting configuration for the Vintage Air Gen IV unit. Man this thing is big, but it should make it snow in the cab. The truck will be black with a black leather interior. We need the cooling. Next will be the brake pedal assembly and steering column brackets.

There was a ton of work just to prep this area to put the a/c unit in. We had to remove the old fan bump in the dash/kick panel area as well as fix some rust we uncovered. I think it turned out alright. Check it out.

This is where we removed the stock fan pocket.

By the way, that is the vintage air mock up unit. Man is it nice to work with. Not heavy and has the actual mounting brackets on it.

Thanks for looking!