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No truck time but the wife and I did get to go cruising with my boy and his fiance in his mustang to the sonic.
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The weather does not seem to want to play ball at the moment.
I am doing various little jobs that I can "pack away" once they are done, till it is time to reassemble. I do not know if it was clear from my previous rant, just how lacking the chrome and finish was on the 67-72 rear bumper I had bought for he truck. One of the problems with this sort of low rent and shoddy finish, is that one then needs to spend time and money to prevent it from self destructing in a years time. So I bought two cans of RustOleum Zinc spray, and a can of Aluminium finish spray paint. Inside http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslaepsygf.jpg Outside http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso0qhsm8u.jpg Looking at the difference in thickness and quality between the front and rear bumpers I have bought, it is pretty obvious which is the rear one. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmmx59miv.jpg Masking up took the most time, but we know preparation is what it is all about. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshxaecuqo.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh9pdw1qj.jpg Not exactly pretty, but once the silver is on there as well, I will be happy that they have a fighting chance against wet and road grime in years to come. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psplmx4pwl.jpg Murphy's Law.......... Why? It was indoors in the garage. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psm5fmjsnj.jpg |
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Just back from the garage.
I bought a tin of "Aluminium" coloured paint, wanting the silveriest paint I could get to go over the Zinc paint. Well, sprays less than it splatters, paint stopped coming out of nozzle halfway through the job, so half a can of paint I cannot get out, going back to the shop to return it tomorrow, and maybe buy some silver paint for the rear bumper. I really am just adding the silver paint to the rears to match the chrome as the zinc is more dull and grey like primer. So this was the result, fine for what it is, but not as good as I expected or want. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psp7a3ddw2.jpg |
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Today I drove up to my storage area and picked up the paint I have. I have lots of chips and scratches to fix by April 26th.
On the way home I stopped off at Treasure Island and took a few pictures. I still like the truck without trim rings. The new Bay Bridge in the back ground. |
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Got a little crazy with primer over the weekend. Been sanding for a month(in my spare time) and just wanted to enjoy my truck again. Prob start wet sanding it next weekend but for now I'm cruzing it again.
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Thanks, I like it too. I haven't decided if I'll leave it when I actually paint but for now it adds some character, maybe....
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I popped in at the spares shop on my way to work this morning and traded the half can of paint for a tin of silver wheel paint.
Came home tonight and repainted the front bumper and painted the rear one as well. Both got two coats of paint with an extra pass or two over the bolt holes. I am now quite happy that these will survive for a while, and not look like throne I took off, too soon. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslizaoj4v.jpg |
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My original door was too badly damaged to repair but the inner door bottom was in very nice shape. So today I finished 3 days of work. I had a salvage yard door with a rotten bottom and used my original door botttom as a patch. So it's still all 1964-66 metal!!!! I saved a few bucks and worked on my welding skills.
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Got the bell housing done today. :chevy:
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big and little bro's. thanks to the member that asked about the gas filter, i would have never known about it... now i have a matching set!!! just some touch up and clear. i'll break in the engine with a non NOS oil filter and then switch to the blue one, thanks Jon(60-66) for showing my the correct filter...
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Finished my inspection covers and clutch fork yesterday.
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One fender done, started on the other.
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Drivers side was much worse. I only cut out enough to get to good material. This was my first attempt at major body repair.
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Nice job.....looking good!!!!
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Thanks guys!!! It means a lot to hear that :metal: Thought about starting a build thread but was hesitant due to just getting it running and having fun driving it but maybe it's time! Cleaned up the emblem too!
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Pulled it out of the garage yesterday, bought it last month. Before and after.
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Where are your badges from? Never seen them before, but like them a lot. |
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Hung some more sheet metal Today. Front is just mocked up I need to shim everything. But befor and after. First time both fenders have been hung since the 4x4 frame swap also tossed the seat in it. Feels way better being higher up than my 98 Silverado. :lol:
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just got my new front bumper,new grill and head light bezels from classic industries well pleased ;)
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started my "lok" ing hub rebuild!!!! i will use the oem as a mold for my cast aluminum parts and rebuild with NOS gears!!! i think im missing a rubber gasket for the housing part of the hub? any input would be uber helpful...
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More Pieces/Parts added to the turck. The drivers side sunvisor bracket with new sunvisor, the oem day/niught mirror and the floating compass. I also ordered the door panel arm rest and will mount them up next week as soon as I find the the darn cage nuts I had sitting around in plain sight for over 3 years!
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Got a call from Nicola's brother last night...... Could I put the Rallye Wheels out behind the gate today for Jimmy to collect?
So I asked wheat time, and the reply was 08.30 which suited me. So I kept them in the lounge (as you do) with Nicola's blessing. When Jimmy came to collect them this morning, he was genuinely surprised and shocked that they were in the house, so we loaded them into his Range Rover to be taken away for blasting and coating. Later today I got a call to ask what RAL colour code the Chrysler Firestorm Red, Variant C was aligned to. No bloody idea, so I called the paint supplier we use, and he suggested I look at RAL code 3020 Traffic Red. So the wheels now have a committed colour. Hope to have them back in a week or so. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshi9tqlme.jpg Total cost to me will be ZERO But of course goodwill, and a bottle of something nice (transmission oil, whiskey, soda pop) will be in order of course. |
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Kewl. I think you might have some RED wheels there! :lol:
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Mounted my cab.
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Very nice man ! Looks good
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Wow truck looks awesome! Your grill support looks higher than mine, did you add a body lift? |
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