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dubie 09-09-2013 06:36 AM

Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?
 
I went through mine from front o back, eliminating all the squeaks and rattles that I could find. Then I went and greased the hell out of everything
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spreader 09-09-2013 10:18 PM

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Guess I'm gonna have to start a build thread & pics. And go back and read how to get it in the sig line of posts. Until then a few pics of gauge work today. Gutted the OEM gauge shells and cut a 4&5/8 hole in back for a 5" Dolphin speedo & 5" quad gauges. Dressed up the pitted chrome ring and painted it some. I didn't want individual gauges stuck in the dash or under it. I'm satisfied with the results.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-U...ES%2520004.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--...ES%2520005.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G...ES%2520010.jpg

yossarian19 09-09-2013 11:29 PM

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Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch.

yossarian19 09-09-2013 11:40 PM

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Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch. Cussed at the shift linkage I'm trying to build. Decided it might be worth it to buy the Lokar.

Coupeguy2001 09-10-2013 12:55 AM

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Frantz filter change for me. That means I changed my toidy paper

GMCGoat 09-10-2013 06:50 AM

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I layed some FatMat sound deadening material on the floor of my cab, then bent some fuel line from gas tank ouside of cab. Had a little difficulty with fuel neck on cab but I'll figure it out tonight. It was late last night so I just decided to stop...no sense rushing and f'ing something up.

Russell Ashley 09-10-2013 12:01 PM

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I made it work a little today. Went to Lowe's for eight sheets of lattice. I love the attention my truck gets, especially when people see it actually being used.
For what it's worth: My advice is stay away from the rattle can bedliner if you are going to use your truck at all. It scratches way to easily to be of any value.

BIG10SILVERADO 09-11-2013 02:22 AM

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Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psda2636b6.jpg
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BIG10SILVERADO 09-11-2013 02:23 AM

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Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psda2636b6.jpg
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Dan in Pasadena 09-11-2013 08:56 PM

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BEFORE:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psfb234902.jpg

AFTER:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps5e8e1d4c.jpg

Dan in Pasadena 09-11-2013 09:05 PM

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BEFORE:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psfb234902.jpg

AFTER:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps5e8e1d4c.jpg

arturo7 09-12-2013 12:56 AM

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Didn't work the truck directly, but I did purchase a honkin' old vise made by C Parker.

Daze57 09-12-2013 01:02 AM

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nice dan

Dan in Pasadena 09-12-2013 09:03 AM

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Thanks Daze.

Apologies for the double post.
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Jgowin 09-12-2013 06:52 PM

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Before
http://m774.photobucket.com/albumvie...4.jpg.html?o=1
After
http://m774.photobucket.com/albumvie...b.jpg.html?o=0
Lowered my 51 GMC
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crossfire84 09-12-2013 09:05 PM

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started to shorten the upper and lower a-arms by 2".

OrrieG 09-15-2013 01:37 PM

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Finished up the cab corner speaker enclosure, ready for fabric. Details in the build thread.

OrrieG 09-15-2013 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10SILVERADO (Post 6263679)
Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.
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Looking good but a thought. Do not make it an absolute tight install, leave some vents high and low in case your filler hose or sender starts to weep. No need to trap fumes that you need to smell in a potential sparking environment. Would be a "Casino" moment if you went to power the speakers and boom...

lazypineapple 09-15-2013 04:35 PM

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installed Windlace on 1 door, What A PAIN.
I cant wait to do the other door :-(

_Ogre 09-16-2013 12:57 PM

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drove mine for breakfeast

yossarian19 09-16-2013 01:47 PM

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So far, soldered up the tail light & turn signal wires. The right side, I soldered the tail feed to the brake side of the dual-filament bulb.
I'll fix that after breakfast.
Later in the day, I'm going to screw around with the turn signals (maybe), shift linkage (maybe) and some other junk (possibly).

Denee007 09-16-2013 04:06 PM

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Well, I'm kind of late, but we drove the 59 to the Nifty50ees this past Saturday! Can't wait for some cooler weather! We didn't get to stay long, but I had a lot of lookers! Our 5 y/o grandaughter rode in her booster seat in the middle, buckled up of course. She got to watch a movie on the 7" DVD along the way. The truck rode well and the engine was strong running! I'm very pleased!;)
dne'

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps5afe7211.jpg

OrrieG 09-16-2013 04:12 PM

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A/C still running hot?

fabguy 09-16-2013 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007 (Post 6272153)
Well, I'm kind of late, but we drove the 59 to the Nifty50ees this past Saturday! Can't wait for some cooler weather! We didn't get to stay long, but I had a lot of lookers! Our 5 y/o grandaughter rode in her booster seat in the middle, buckled up of course. She got to watch a movie on the 7" DVD along the way. The truck rode well and the engine was strong running! I'm very pleased!;)
dne'

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps5afe7211.jpg

your truck looks beautiful Denee!!

fabguy 09-16-2013 08:48 PM

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Mine still needs alot of lil stuff like bedwood, and hopefully be able to talk my wife into letting me put AC into it.



http://henderson6.com/truck/58rtside.jpg


I did get it all cleaned up for the pic though on sunday. Saturday was spent putting the rear shocks on, fabricating rear lower shock mounts, outside trim.


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