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Rich 5150 69 04-17-2011 11:28 PM

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That is one reason I did this

BC Pappy 04-18-2011 11:56 AM

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Installed new rebilt carburator, spark plugs, points, spark plug wires, dist. cap, windshield wipers, and fuel line. Runs like a champ!!!

jimmydean 04-18-2011 12:14 PM

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Wrapped my new kick panels and doors in vinyl.

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glos55 04-18-2011 12:21 PM

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Removed the front bumper guards, put in new bolts and polished bumper. Installed new blue dot taillights.

Mikedub82 04-18-2011 01:37 PM

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Finally got a rolling chassis again. Drop spindles, Disc brakes, bags. Its starting to look like a truck again.

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1Bad62Pro/Street 04-18-2011 04:49 PM

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I DROVE MY TRUCK TODAY!
AFTER 5 YEARS..... "I DROVE HER!"
Uh Huh....It's my Birthday!
Get down with my Bad Self...
Gettin Jiggy with it!
Chirping Hides

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IT

WAS

AWESOME!!!!!!!

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chevy_man5 04-19-2011 09:06 AM

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Congrats 1Bad62Pro/Street!!!!:metal:

Andyboy 04-20-2011 01:44 AM

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flushed out the radiator and engine. changing all fluids before I start it.

Touchdown67 04-20-2011 03:16 AM

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Started to get the bed put together. I had a friend of mine finish the wood, strips and hardware to look worn and rusted, I think he did a great job....

Slow Build 04-20-2011 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Touchdown67 (Post 4635234)
I had a friend of mine finish the wood, strips and hardware to look worn and rusted, I think he did a great job....

I like the finish on that wood. What kind of wood and what finish did you guys use.

Touchdown67 04-20-2011 03:58 AM

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He used 3 different colors. The wood is oak and the stains are gunstock (dk.grey) red, and a brownish color. Also the strips and bolts we used a acid wash on them and then he used a rust patina with a flat clear over the top.

Stepside65 04-20-2011 04:02 AM

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I also drove my truck for the first time. And fortunately didn't hit anything. Almost ready for road duty.
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Touchdown67 04-20-2011 04:05 AM

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Here is all the "rusted" hardware I'm using. A few days ago this was a brand new zinc plated hardware kit. We are going to use stainless washers and nuts with this treated bolt kit.

65Gregg 04-20-2011 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckledragger (Post 4630706)
Pulled the seat and temporary seat belts out.Fixed the holy passenger side floor board.Por15 the whole floorpan and firewall.remounted the steering column.Used the home depot sound deadner thoughout the truck and installed the firewall insulator.Installed the new 3 point seat belts and got a quote on the seat.Had a new exhaust system installed last week.

Dang, Lone Star Roundup sure got you motivated...
Yesterday I readjusted the glovebox latch, reattached my dome light so it isn't flopping around and figured out why me gas guage only would show half full when full. Some idiot had put the float on the sender backward which caused the float to only go up half way. Oh yeah I'll admit it, I,m the idiot..but it works now.

lakeroadster 04-20-2011 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg (Post 4635404)
Some idiot had put the float on the sender backward which caused the float to only go up half way. Oh yeah I'll admit it, I'm the idiot..

:drama::me2::haha:

I am with ya!

I can totally understand why some of the guys here rebuild a bunch of the same style trucks. That way they take advantage of the learning curve.

towersddg9 04-20-2011 11:27 PM

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Finished up on the brake conversion

daxloves 04-20-2011 11:32 PM

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I went out to wake up the old girl from her winter slumber and she pissed on me :( One of the freeze plugs (the one behind the dipstick and starter on the 305) rusted a 1/8 inch hole in it.... Tomorrow I get to try to get to the lil bugger w/o too much knucke skinning ;)

Think im going to have to change them all pretty soon.... when one rusts thrue the rest are prolly not too far behind :(

old cruiser 04-21-2011 12:48 AM

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I ordered a new brake booster and master cyl, can,t afford disc brakes yet so a booster and I,ll split the system will have to do. Shipping stuff from your side of the planet to here is getting ridiculously expensive but shopping locally is even worse

vintagetin 04-21-2011 01:32 AM

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rebuilt the driver side wheel cylinder. Three left and I can drive it!!! FINALLY!!!

monolith 04-21-2011 05:57 AM

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Finally getting a chance to work on the truck again.

Stripped the pod hood down to bare metal, it was so smooth when I started, because there was 1/4" of bondo on it in places. It's a little rougher than I thought it would be- but it only cost me 30 bucks and I'm building a "ratty" truck anyway so it doesn't bug me.
It now weighs about 1/2 as much and it was funny hearing the dents pop out by themselves as I ground the filler away.

Used those 4" fibreglass paint stripping wheels from harbor freight- really chewed through the bondo.

jimmydean 04-21-2011 01:58 PM

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Burned a 2" hole in my brand new carpet trying to get it to lay flat. I'm a danger to myself and others with a heat gun, I guess. :whine:

REDNOSE65 04-21-2011 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by towersddg9 (Post 4636902)
Finished up on the brake conversion

Holy smokes...Throw down James Brown!!!

jbgroby 04-22-2011 05:06 PM

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I was able to finally mount the column and snap some pictures of the hydromatic.

greg65 04-22-2011 05:25 PM

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Very nice Jake.

Indian113 04-22-2011 07:21 PM

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I recieved my 33 inch chrome column from CPP today,ordered the parts to set up my 700r4,called on a 5.3 motor. Whew I love spending money


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