Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

no mig is just fine. as long as you have atleast a 140 amp welder you should be fine. Id recommend tacking everything first real good. Then when you final weld get the bushings out if you can. Grease them up first so they come out easier. If you weld them while they are in, they start to melt a little bit. You can do it both ways, but the first way is best.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

For sure take the bushings out first, if they start to melt or burn you can wreck them real fast.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

4-29

Got so many irons in the fire right now. Dads been in ICU for a week, bought two trucks, shipper I had broke down so I had to wait for COE. He was cool enough to go right back out and grab my 49' "Farm Use" patina truck which I'm beyond thrilled to have. It is such a nice truck, few minor rotted areas to fix. Its up next right after I finish Geronimo. However.... Its going to be a simpler build using alot of stock stuff and an old school feel. Also have a pretty decent size garage a friend and I are in the middle of buying. Not that I want to run a commercial shop yet, but that option may arise at some point. My life is so crazy with work, family and juggling all this truck stuff, house projects at two locations blah blah. The COE is now back burnered. If I don't get on it after Farm Use, I'll prolly resell it or do some floor repair first then rehome it.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

I will start a thread for "FarmUse" soon. Here is the Geronimo update. Still dabbling with the firewall and now pass side cowl. I'll be coating some areas soon and seam sealing. Cab is coming off very soon so I can finish frame. Welded up gas tank hole and an antena hole. Decided to mount the MSD box on firewall. Fuel regulator will be relocated to inner fender or I'll make a bracket to bolt it to the head.

got the AC/heat bulk head in

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Henry,
Sorry to hear about your Dad.
Remember I can always take one of your projects off your hands if you need more room or $$$$.
LOL.... Plus I still want an excuse to get some of your Coffee.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

sorry to hear about your dad, he is a fortunate father to have a thoughtful son.

is your shipper a local guy? I used a guy from meadville on my brothers recommendation.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Funny how life is a balance, for me atleast. can't have too much good without bad. He has been sedated the whole time. They trying to get him off ventilator then they can see why the one part of heart stopped working. Big wake up call for him I hope and for me to cherish having a dad. best thing in the whole world to me is being a dad, I love it more than anything.

Desert57 I will be moving some stuff soon. as for coffee I can always ship it, or you can make a trip out my way sometime!

joedoh, found shipper off uship he is all over the map. I'll def keep him mind for other stuff. Extremely reasonable on pricing. But... if you got a guy in meadville I'd love the contact.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

i'd send a pm but I am 99% sure it will bounce haha. maybe this year for christmas I will buy you a premium membership, probably worth it for all the tech you provide.

my brothers buddy is JC Transport, 814-547-8783. bob picked up my 49 on 3 days notice and delivered it 1500 miles in another 3 days, highly recommend.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

hahaah yah I need to bump up my membership!! i have some PM's available!!!

Thanks I'll get at them and see what they are all about. Heck I even find local stuff I just don't have time to go get.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Best wishes to your dads health. The COE looks very cool.

Marc

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

99, no internet for a couple days, hope things get better with your Dad, nice finds on the two trucks...Jim

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope the doc's fix him up.

Two more cool finds...congrat's!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Sorry to hear about your dad Henry. I'm sure he will pull though.
Nice COE and '49. :metal:

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

thanks guys, I'm looking forward to him pulling through.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

5-9 Chipping away at a lot of small things. Buttoning up inside of cab and firewall etc. One little thing that bothers me is the threaded bolts that stick outside of firewall that are the dash/steering column support. So I inverted that support to have carriage bolts on the outside. It flows alot better and will look better when its all painted. Got front part of cab all coated. I'll seam seal some stuff and coat rest of cab, then I'll lizard skin it all.

Ordered up some supplies, hoping to spray some epoxy very soon.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Great work. Love the COE.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Nice finds on the COE and the Farm truck!!! Geronimo is coming along Nice!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Henry, I hope things go good for you and your Dad. On the not so serious side, hang on to the COE, they are getting really hard to find for a fair price. When you get the time, build it right and drive the piss outta it. You will find you will get more enjoyment out of it compared to any other car of truck you will ever own. In the past I have had an AD, a cool street rod, a Porsche, MG, and still have a '46 1/2 ton and a FFR Cobra and none of these hold a candle to the fun and attention the COE bring.
Rob
P.S. or just sell it to me cheap, that will work good also.:lol:

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

thanks guys. my dad is still in hospital, has to get rid of new virus he got while being in there. has a trachea now, but he's slowly getting better going on 3 weeks in there.

as for the COE, I'v always wanted one and with some future plans I have brewing, I think I may make it a rollback tow truck. gonna build the 49 farm use truck next, prolly sell it even though Im in luv with it. I need to fund some other projects!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

you are really giving me coe fever. but more diffrenty. I think you will like it!


glad to hear your dad is on the mend!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Great work on the truck and nice COE project for the future.
Good to hear your dad is getting better and hope he gets out of the hospital soon.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Henry,
Any updates to show? or did you start on the COE?

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Hey guys, I'v been swamped with life and took a month off on the truck. I'm hoping to start back on it today actually. I have some final prep to do under cab and on firewall, getting close for undercoating and paint. Then onto the chassis.

I bought a garage in my hometown so I'v been working on that a little bit. May start my 49' Farm use truck in there. I haven't done anything with the COE and infact I may actually have to sell it. I hate to, but I have not money to do it how I want it done, lack of time also. With the the garage now I have more bills I just can't seem to keep up with. I knew it would be a struggle but if I got through it all, its worth it. I'v been really trying to step up my coffee business too, roasting myself now. Also my printshop, we just purchased some equipment that will drastically improve production capability. So I'v just got my hands in all my endeavors right now. Not to mention family and summer activities! Good news is, my dad finally came home after 2 plus months in the hospital and rehab.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Great news on your Dad. I just purchased some coffee from you on line, We're big coffee drinkers, hope it's good.

Life is too short my friend, don't spread yourself too thin. Stop and smell the roses once in a while. Words from an old timer who's been there. LOL

Happy fourth of July , Stay safe....

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

99, happy that your Dad is doing better, take care...Jim

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

99, great news on your Dad coming home. Congrats on the garage and good luck with everything you have going on.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

thanks for the coffee order, much appreciated. thanks guys. I'll post some Geronimo progress pics soon. My phone has no space, need to delete some stuff. So thats been part of the reason I haven't posted stuff. Things will work out. I know life aint suppose to be easy, ya know "no calm sea made a good sailor".

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Congrats on the garage Henry and your coffee business, roasting yourself can't wait to get some more in the fall. Expanding your print shop is exciting too. Very glad to hear about your dad, one less thing to worry about.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

thanks bob, yeah this spring was super stressful between getting the COE, farmuse, the garage, my dad's whole situation. Seems like summer is flying by. Money has never seemed tighter and I'm not even funding a build right now. My girl got a job so hopefully that will help, but it does really cut into our schedule now. Life is good though, can't complain. I will have some pics for you guys soon.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

hey man, relax and be happy! kids are around for just a short while, just like your youth. plenty of time to be grumpy and old haha

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

7-20

Sorry haven't been on here in a bit. been mad busy with summer. took another month off the truck but I'm back on it.

as most you know I bought a garage, ironically with the guy I'm building geronimo for. So we own this building together. For now its just a private deal. I'll work on my stuff and if he gets something in to tinker with. its a good investment I think, has an apartment upstairs that needs alot of work. The garage was def neglected, so we been cleaning it up and have alot more to do. It has a room in the front I could make smaller and also an office. It can really only comfortably fit two projects.

with closing costs it was about 30k, I couldn't build one this big for that. plus this is a commercial lot, good location, has a lot in the back, 200 amp service, a lift already there, plumbing etc. so now my plans are to build and sell another truck and pay my half off asap.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

For Geronimo. I still need to finish up the body work on firewall and get it in primer. Seems to be never ending. Same with the dash. I then need to do steering column, doors, headboard, roof, all of inner fenders and rad support, before I spray epoxy. My goal is to get the cab on frame asap, so maybe I'll just do firewall first. I need to top coat the frame and finish the back half of frame.

I got the inside and out of cab all coated with chassis saver and Raptor liner. I really like the Raptor liner esp for spraying it. I used Herculiner bf and its ok, just can't spray it. The rustoleum stuff is terrible, their paints are good but not their bedliner.

as you can see I have NOOO room in this garage to have the cab off and work on it, its frustrating but I just have to deal with it. Thats why I want it back on the frame. oh and I need to clean up the trans and mount the actual trans bf I put cab on, so it just never ending.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Purdy!

I feel like i'm in the same boat...trying to get the cab on. Just need to focus on one area and work on it.

Keep it up!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Garage space looks killer. You have plenty of yard for spare parts rack, extra cabs, frames haha

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

way to go idaho! looks like there is an auto parts store next door (I googled it), thats a great location and great exposure!

invest in an alarm, something with video cameras. it sucks to say it, but every friend I have known with their own shop has been broken into and didnt know it till the next day. losing a welder or a plasma cutter or both will ruin your month.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Nice space you've picked up, that should suit your needs well! Stop reminding me I need to get the cab back on my frame, lol!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Henry,
Congrats on the Garage. Looks like a ton of room. Great thing about it being commercial is you can make as much noise as you want with out any nosey neighbors whining.

Is it close to home?

PS: the coffee is great!

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

Congrats on the shop/building. I would kill to get something like that.
That would be 1million+ in my neighborhood.
Good luck and will keep watching your very cool builds.

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

99, congrats, I'm so happy for you to be able to have room to work. Love your builds, and this should make it even better. The best...Jim

Re: "Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA
 

thanks guys. yes I aim to get a security system. alarm and cameras. The one bad thing about alarm is.... this is just outside city police jurisdiction, so burglars would have way too much time to take stuff bf state boys showed up. So I'm debating on that, at this point every bill is adding up to fast. Cameras I think would would help some, put some outside too. I'm a bit hesitant on putting any major tools in there right now. Its right in between my house in town and my mums house where I work on trucks at both places.

property is pretty cheap in Titusville (birthplace of the oil industry). But the flipside is, just small down whoas, not many good jobs and or businesses. Its ok but I travel far for my work as do alot of people here. Ironically this area had the most wealthiest families in the world at one time from the oil. now its a pop of 6,000 and not very wealthy. There are only so many houses or commercial properties that will be available for sale. let alone anything I could afford, so that's why dove in on it. Time will tell what amounts of it.