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your'e truck is going to be nice.i know you will be glad to get it finished,after all the hard man-hours that have been put into it.keep up the good work alan.

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Thanks Collins, I kind of wished I had been keeping up with the total hours spent, but then again I don't think I want to know.:lol:

Didn't make it out to the shop tonite.:sumo: I spent some time looking for someone selling a junky SBC engine so I can rob some parts off of it so I can get my engine and tranny in place.

Also wondering and trying to locate a good place to get wiring connectors for the harness install. I need a good source so when the time comes and I know what I need I'll know where to go.

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what parts do you need to put it in the frame

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Lookin real good!

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Paintable timing cover
Timing pointer 8 "
Paintable oil pan
Fuel pump plate and push rod
Distributor and clamp- White Performance
Oil pump, screen, bolt, drive rod -White Performance
Push rods-White performance
Numerous bolts

I'm sure i am missing something. I stripped what ever was needed to get a numbers matching engine back in a 75 vette I had. This engine has about 500 miles on it. I'm mad at myself that I sold the 283 out of the truck cause I got tired of it being in the way and I needed some cash. Most everything I needed was on that engine. Note to self, don't sell anything until project is done.:lol:

I was hoping to find someone with some extra parts that i could use. It looks like i will order from White Performance when the time comes. I've heard alot of good stuff about them.

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i have the timing cover and pointer

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Thanks man, I found one today. Thanks to sdailey.

I also got another tilt column today for free. He put a manual trans in his truck so he changed the column. It needs to be rewired, but I did say it was free.:metal:

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC08844.jpg

Also got some new storage today.........also for free. It came off a tool truck. I've got to go back and get another shelf. It's a awesome place to keep hammers plus the drawers.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC08845.jpg

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nice!
i like the storage cabinet, very handy!!

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Alan:

Give this outfit a try for electrical connectors and accessories:

Hot Rod Wires
Bill Stanglin
Garland, TX
972-240-6851
www.hotrodwires.com
bill@hotrodwires.com

I bought some factory blade connectors and empregnated cloth wire loom material, that is a reproduction of the shield on the temp gauge wiring on these trucks. They were setup at the Sunflower Swap Meet a few weeks ago in Wichita, KS at the Kansas Coliseum.

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Hey Alan what did the Column come out of? I need to find one for my 64!

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Good score on the storage cabinet & the column. BTW that's a nice hammer collection. Do you have any other tools. :lol::lol::lol:

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Do you really need anything else? :smoke:

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:lol::lol: so true :lol::lol:

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Man, I go to work and leave ya'll alone and you have a field day.:lol:

:thumbs:

Thanks Tony, I will check them out.

I got it from a coworker that got it from another coworker that bought it a yard sale. I believe it is a van column, but not 100%

Yeah I have a sledge hammer(not pictured):haha:
I think as long as I have a BFH, I good.

:thumbs:

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that is what you get for leaving us without "adult supervision"

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:agree:


Wow Alan!! What are the chances that you would score a tilt column that would fit your truck that was already painted the correct color?;)

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Yeah, it was a good score. The guy had it in a 1970 C10. I'll have to make some mods to it to get it mounted and then paint it gray to match the gauge bezels.

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What adult supervision? I'm just a little kid in a big body.:lol: Just wish I was here at that time to come out and play.;)

Just sitting here waiting for it to warm up, 18 degrees right now supposed to be 58 today.

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I was searching for tail light ideas and keep going back to my original idea. using 2 1959 Caddy taillights frenched on both sides. I can use a piece of exhaust pipe to french them the way I want. Just rotate this pic 90 degrees so it would flow into the bedside.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...frenched-1.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...deminsions.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...ddyTLmount.jpg

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You need to enlist ChiefRocka to help with the drywall before you get too much more stuff in there:lol:. The truck is really looking nice, I always check in and see what your working on next.

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STOP Alan, stay inside or you will end up with a bum ankle like I did trying to be a kid playing basketball with my daughter.:lol::lol:

Caddy lights look sweet.

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Thanks Protrash, I'm waiting to get my cable and water ran to the shop before I button up the sheetrock. That's not a bad idea. I wonder if John would come out when I'm ready? Thanks for checking in.

Thanks David. If I stay inside then you'll catch up with me.;)

I didn't work in the shop like I wanted. The honey do list caught up with me.:lol: But, I was able to excape for a little while and go look at a truck that sdailey found for me. It's got the best hood I've seen around here on a none restored truck. I wish it had a fleet bed and a V8. I guess I can't have it all. The outer rockers are very nice, but the floors need some work.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0019.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0020.jpg

I don't know much about the 6 cylinders, can someone identify this one. Will the distributor fit all 6 cyl

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0014.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0015.jpg

This is my 55 3100 6 cyl that I thought about putting a HEI on

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...0/DSC06432.jpg

Inside the cab

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0021.jpg

Inside the hood

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0016.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Photo0018.jpg

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I couldn't stand it I had to go to the shop and do something. Threw in the new (used) tilt to see what all needs to be done to it to get it mounted. I am wondering if it needs to come toward the seat a little more. It's at a comfortable position like it is. If ya'll see something that I am missing let me know.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08848.jpg

Like I said before I need to rewire it. I have a donor column that is not a tilt. Will the turn signal assy transfer over even if it is going from a non tilt to a tilt?

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08854.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08849.jpg

gearbox to column alignment pic

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08850.jpg

It looks like the shaft is sticking out more than usual.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08851.jpg

Like I said before, I messed up on the Rt front cab mount area and I don't know how. Can't blame it on alcohol, cause I don't drink. It really doesn't matter I still have to fix it. The bolt is where it needs to be.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08853.jpg

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If ya'll see something that I am missing let me know.




I do. It needs an orange shag dash cover.:lol: Trucks lookin good Alan.

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you already looking for another;)

man you won't believe what i found....a '65 big back window cab that is original with NO signs of rust or repair! i can't swing it now, but wish I could....
he said I could have it for $500.....so tempting

man this last pic hurts my heart:(

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Alan,
I think that motor is a 230, judging from it's color. The 230 or 250 would be hard to tell apart. The HEI on it wouldn't fit the older model which is probably a 235. There would be a series of numbers/letters stamped in a pad just behind the distributor that would help id the motor.

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I took today off due to our 17th anniversary. I told her 3 more years and I would've been a free man.:lol: She wanted the dinning room repainted. Had to pull some border off. About all of it came off really easy except the last 4 feet. It was just taking to long to get it all off. So guess what I did......Drug a air line to the house from the shop and sanded the rest of the border off. A picture is worth a thousand words.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02421.jpg

;)


Not looking for another project just tryin' to find a good hood. Then sell the rest.

Wish I was closer I'd get it if you didn't

My mistake hurts me too. I'm here sharing how to do this body work and I do something like that. On the up side I think anyone that reads this will learn as well. I'm still baffled how it happened other than not paying attention.

Thanks Curt, when I start working on the 55 I'll post the numbers so I'll know. I plan on getting the other truck and when I do I'll post the engine info.

My wife took this pic the other day of my good side while I wasn't looking then she came out too help. I was rolling the frame into position so I could set the cab on.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02418.jpg

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wow, you really like you truck :)

Aren't wife's good at snapping pics like this when you least expect it?

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Wait, you drug the airline inside to do four feet ? :lol: You rock dude :metal:

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:haha::haha:

A little over kill, but if I didn't come up with something I still would be there getting glue off. 40 grit does great in removing wall paper.:lol:

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:haha:

That really stinks about the cab mount being off. Everything else is looking good (even the wall!).

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LOL ! Man thats funny...

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http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02421.jpg

WHAT NO MASK???? :lol:

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He took it off to cheese it up for the camera:lol::lol:

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I meant to ask you what you are going to do to make the column fit under the dash. Will you cut it open to fit the diameter of the column, or just fill it? I'm going to have the same problem. Got any ideas? I thought of cutting the notch bigger, and bending, & welding small tubing for the lip so it's not a sharp edge.

Looking at the picture it doesn't look like your column will work that far in when tilted up.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08848.jpg

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I ummmm, .......ummmmmmmm

Yeah that's it........:lol:

Keep in mind this the column is close to where it's gonna be, but as far as the opening I will just leave it the way it is. Once it's all done and painted there won't be many people that notice that there is a big opening. I thought about running a piece of rod around the opening, but I think I'll put some kind of door edge guard or something like it to make a gasket.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08859.jpg

This is with the column tilted all of the way up. I might pull the column back toward the seat some more once I get it centered. When I center it and get the mounts on it might rise up a little more. Thanks for the input.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC08858.jpg

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A wet towel, and hold an iron on it, will usually release the glue too. Or a steamer of some sort.

How much drywall damage did you do with the power tools? Drywall is a little softer than metal. :lol::lol:

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GOT BONDO?? :haha::haha:

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We tried several things, but we didn't have any success in that area for some reason. Sanding with 40, 80 and 180 did the trick with minimal damage.

:lol::lol:

Not getting much done, fighting a cold.:waah: Trying to get some rest. Going to bed around 1-2 a.m. every night and getting up at 6:30 is catching up with me.

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Been there done that. 3 or 4 days of those hours and then all of the sudden whammmm the 5th day day its like a load of bricks smacking you down.