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jmorri34 07-30-2014 08:55 PM
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Recovered the seat today, much easier than I thought it would be. Little wrinkley but I think when it relaxes it'll be better but Im happy with it!!

ole dollor 07-30-2014 11:21 PM
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Recovered the seat today, much easier than I thought it would be. Little wrinkley but I think when it relaxes it'll be better but Im happy with it!!
looking good , maybe the heat and a little sun will take the wrinkles out , may have to do a little restretch after a few days....

magwakeenercew2jh 07-30-2014 11:26 PM
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looking good , maybe the heat and a little sun will take the wrinkles out , may have to do a little restretch after a few days....
Not to rip off the thread, but I was just thinking.....

I don't think I could have done half the work on my truck I did without a tail gate.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

jmorri34 07-31-2014 09:53 AM
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looking good , maybe the heat and a little sun will take the wrinkles out , may have to do a little restretch after a few days....
Yea maybe so, I figured it wouldnt be exactly perfect, original foam and aftermarket cover is never gonna look like new.

ole dollor 07-31-2014 05:16 PM
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Not to rip off the thread, but I was just thinking.....

I don't think I could have done half the work on my truck I did without a tail gate.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:
tailgate....the best portable work been ever made by man.... and not a bad place to set either .

74baggedbug 07-31-2014 07:36 PM
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Installed new drivers side door glass .. I hate door glass

UNEASYRIDER 08-01-2014 10:43 AM
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Painted my wheels

Econman 08-01-2014 08:09 PM
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Installed my rockers, adjusted the valves, installed the intake, installed the valve covers and installed the thermostat and water neck.. then some touch-up painting.....

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88fordf150 08-03-2014 12:34 PM
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Picked up a CD player for $20. at a garage sale!:metal:

Motoxrrar 08-03-2014 12:44 PM
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Picked up a CD player for $20. at a garage sale!:metal:
Please don't cut the dash :(:waah:

88fordf150 08-03-2014 12:49 PM
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Please don't cut the dash :(:waah:
Too late the po already did it.

In The Ten Ring 08-03-2014 04:02 PM
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I bought some NOS parts and I am about to send a check off towards a set of rear fenders. :)

69chevytrucker 08-03-2014 04:22 PM
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my truck got some old skool lace today
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vidman 08-03-2014 06:11 PM
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Did a few mods to my trailing arms today

jacob822 08-03-2014 06:23 PM
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I bought it! 1972. changed plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, and coil. so stoked! its my new driving project.

Econman 08-03-2014 08:47 PM
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Installed the new(est) water pump, put on the fan with a new fan clutch and put 2 hole-plugs in the intake. Then I pulled out the grimy, old P/S pump and brackets - sprayed, scraped, sprayed, wire-wheeled and cleaned some more... Then primed, painted and bolted them on.. along with new motor mounts. Filled my oil filter with oil and screwed it on...

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CUSTOM/10 08-03-2014 09:19 PM
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Got my radiator installed !!!

Ozzy2013 08-03-2014 10:36 PM
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I bought it! 1972. changed plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, and coil. so stoked! its my new driving project.
Congrats.

BADAZ chevy guy 08-03-2014 10:39 PM
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Installed the new(est) water pump, put on the fan with a new fan clutch and put 2 hole-plugs in the intake. Then I pulled out the grimy, old P/S pump and brackets - sprayed, scraped, sprayed, wire-wheeled and cleaned some more... Then primed, painted and bolted them on.. along with new motor mounts. Filled my oil filter with oil and screwed it on...

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Just curious. How much did you pay for the Vortec heads? Local junk yard here has them for $65.00 ea. But I'd have to have a machine shop rework them.

Econman 08-04-2014 12:41 AM
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I pulled 8 heads at the junkyard and only one wasn't cracked. I bought it for $45, but had to completely rebuild it. I bought a new one also and had the guides machined down and screw-in studs put in. I've probably got $650-700 in the pair.

ole dollor 08-04-2014 01:31 PM
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I bought it! 1972. changed plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, and coil. so stoked! its my new driving project.
looks like a great place to start....welcome to the forum from Texas , a little spit and polish and your ready to go have fun.

MONTE 08-04-2014 07:59 PM
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Trying to get this cleaned up and looking nice.
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jmorri34 08-04-2014 08:38 PM
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Changed some parts on the top of the motor to shiny it up a little!

Econman 08-06-2014 02:04 PM
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Well, so far today, I've installed a new spacer between the balancer and crank pulleys, mounted the right side motor mount, installed a new stainless heater hose fitting into the water pump, painted the short head bolts, cleaned up my carb and installed it with a new heat insulator gasket.

Later, I'll probably clean up the ram horns and brush Por-15 gray manifold coating on them.

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ole dollor 08-06-2014 02:37 PM
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well the west Texas heat ,sun, and not much rain has taken a toll on old dollor's wood bed ....time to do something different . started sanding last night and will try and finish the prep work today , decided to go with a spray or roll in bed liner and see if that will last longer, living outside is hard on pickups. pic's will come later...Don

colgad 08-06-2014 03:53 PM
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I charged up the Vintage Air in the 67 today!

texjake 08-06-2014 07:56 PM
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I figured it was time to repair the holes in the tailgate left by the PO. I heard that he backed up too far while attempting to hook to up his 5th wheel trailer & punched two identical holes in the tailgate. Believe it or not this was my first time to ever do any sheet metal repair in my lifetime. Not too bad for a rookie huh?

texjake 08-06-2014 09:45 PM
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well the west Texas heat ,sun, and not much rain has taken a toll on old dollor's wood bed ....time to do something different . started sanding last night and will try and finish the prep work today , decided to go with a spray or roll in bed liner and see if that will last longer, living outside is hard on pickups. pic's will come later...Don
I feel your pain Don! My wood bed is still in dire need of repair. It's just so expensive and labor intensive to do. I think I'm going to start on it when the 100 degree days :devil: start cooling off.

Motoxrrar 08-06-2014 10:05 PM
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I feel your pain Don! My wood bed is still in dire need of repair. It's just so expensive and labor intensive to do. I think I'm going to start on it when the 100 degree days :devil: start cooling off.
Why is it labor instensive?
And why expensive ?
Just some simple tongue and groove

magwakeenercew2jh 08-06-2014 10:25 PM
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Why is it labor instensive?
And why expensive ?
Just some simple tongue and groove
Probably because he's contemplating doing it right.

Not like my $50 surplus wood floor job.....Which actually seems to be holding its own...for now.

Motoxrrar 08-06-2014 10:26 PM
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Probably because he's contemplating doing it right.

Not like my $50 surplus wood floor job.....Which actually seems to be holding its own...for now.
For 50$ that looks damn good, and different I like it! Great job

ole dollor 08-06-2014 10:31 PM
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I feel your pain Don! My wood bed is still in dire need of repair. It's just so expensive and labor intensive to do. I think I'm going to start on it when the 100 degree days :devil: start cooling off.
its not to bad if you build your own bed kit, that's what I did ,but the clear coat went first and the stain was looking real bad , ole dollor is not a show truck so its time to put roll in bed liner and hope the west Texas sun leaves it alone....hey your tail gate is looking good. looks like a pro. repair ..

texjake 08-07-2014 01:09 AM
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Why is it labor instensive?
And why expensive ?
Just some simple tongue and groove
Yea, it's labor intensive for me. I had a spinal cord injury 30 yrs ago due to a rodeo accident, so I don't get around like I use to, but I still get stuff done and can dang sure work on classic cars & trucks - it's my passion. For my situation I am going to remove the bed to make it easier to remove all the 72 bolts and not have to deal with the driveshaft & dual exhaust, etc.. being in the way. It can be expensive if I was going to buy a bed kit, I've seen some costing as much as $500 or more. But luckily my neighbor (that has a wood shop) has generously offered to cut & tongue/grove & stain the boards for me, so that's the route I am taking for my wood bed. And just buy the strips & bolts from classicparts.com.

texjake 08-07-2014 01:11 AM
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its not to bad if you build your own bed kit, that's what I did ,but the clear coat went first and the stain was looking real bad , ole dollor is not a show truck so its time to put roll in bed liner and hope the west Texas sun leaves it alone....hey your tail gate is looking good. looks like a pro. repair ..
Thanks Don! Hopefully soon it will be headed to the paint booth once I get the wood bed done.

texjake 08-07-2014 01:20 AM
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Probably because he's contemplating doing it right.

Not like my $50 surplus wood floor job.....Which actually seems to be holding its own...for now.
Wow! That looks nice! Very different & I like that, something you don't see everyday. I'm not sure a wood bed like that would survive out in the extreme weather conditions here. Since mine is parked out the elements 24/7, its a go truck - not a show truck.

UNEASYRIDER 08-07-2014 01:31 AM
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Put my cab paint dividers on

magwakeenercew2jh 08-07-2014 01:43 AM
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Wow! That looks nice! Very different & I like that, something you don't see everyday.
I'm not sure a wood bed like that would survive out in the extreme weather conditions here.
Since mine is parked out the elements 24/7, its a go truck - not a show truck.
Yeah. I hear ya.

It has been around 105 or so for a couple of weeks up here by Yosemite. It only gets cold....like around 20 or so for any kind of "stretch"
a couple of times a winter. We get different amounts of snow. But sometimes, we get snow in April...Here's some light stuff:

RAT has to live outside 24/7, too. And, she gets used like a truck. Maybe not as heavily as some....Sits at a few shows as a "driver" against
some real pretty $$$ up show-rides. I'm not there to win, though. Just to jawbone.

But, I have to admit that when I put something in the bed, either the mats or a tarp go down. I have to figure out some sliders for this floor.
So far, that hasn't kept me from using her like a truck. And, oh, I have to admit that RAT has a cover on her. And during the rain/snow months
has a water-tight snap on rails tonneau.

texjake 08-07-2014 01:54 AM
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Yeah. I hear ya.

It has been around 105 or so for a couple of weeks up here by Yosemite. It only gets cold....like around 20 or so for any kind of "stretch"
a couple of times a winter. We get different amounts of snow. But sometimes, we get snow in April...Here's some light stuff:

RAT has to live outside 24/7, too. And, she gets used like a truck. Maybe not as heavily as some....Sits at a few shows as a "driver" against
some real pretty $$$ up show-rides. I'm not there to win, though. Just to jawbone.

But, I have to admit that when I put something in the bed, either the mats or a tarp go down. I have to figure out some sliders for this floor.
So far, that hasn't kept me from using her like a truck. And, oh, I have to admit that RAT has a cover on her. And during the rain/snow months
has a water-tight snap on rails tonneau.
Did yours come with a wood bed floor or did you put down that wood floor on top of a steel bed floor? It seems that the floor is holding up nicely & keeping it covered really helps a lot too.

magwakeenercew2jh 08-07-2014 02:22 AM
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Did yours come with a wood bed floor or did you put down that wood floor on top of a steel bed floor? It seems that the floor is holding up nicely & keeping it covered really helps a lot too.
The bed's steel.

Two sheet metal screws thru the two last pieces of wood at the far right,
and five screws thru each of the two aluminum strips at the front and rear
of the bed.

It's just t and g (real wood) flooring we had left over from the house
(I actually made sure they left an extra box).

The whole floor comes out in less than five minutes. I numbered them
and put an arrow to the front on each piece. If I need to (only one time so far),
I can put it back in under fifteen minutes.

It's not for everyone. But I had the stuff.
And, for about fifty bucks.......;););)

kneesnthebreeze 08-07-2014 12:34 PM
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