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I found some old pictures of when I disassembled the truck. These are before digital camaras some the quality is poor. The last one is from the Move to Georgia.
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Here are a few of the before and after of my frame. Now if I could just get the rest of the truck finished.
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Ok I got my cab back earlier this week after having the floor sheet metal replaced. Their is still alot of body work to be done but I could not resist putting the cab on the frame to see how it looks. It has been eight years since I tore it apart and almost forgot what it looks like. Here are a few pictures of the floor pan after replacement.
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This is what it looks like at this point. After putting the cab back on I'm more motivated than ever to get it back on the road.
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Here are a few more.
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Man that is really got to be a motivator, It is looking great.
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Getting it looking like a truck will help....next get it running again and pretty soon it'll be together. Looks good:metal:
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Looking good man....Now I'm gonna have to put you in your place !!
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Looking good Greg. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks Shannon, just glad it's back home.
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I'm still waiting to have my cab blasted. The local blaster had an issue with his compressor not working right. At the time I called he was working on getting it fixed, but that was 3 weeks ago now.
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Greg, it's looking awesome. It always feels like progress when it looks like a truck again. :metal:
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We went and ticked up this little "jewel" this weekend. Between the two 1968 trucks Evan should have a good start on his truck. This means I have about seven years to finish mine.
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After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good.
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My truck kept pulling to the right at the Summit exit. It was all I could to stay on I-75 north. No problem with the frame, glad i could help to forum members.
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Greg, the 65 is looking good.. I'm glad you posted some old pics of it, I didn't realize it's been apart for 8 yrs. I'm glad it's going back together. If you do go LS, I know where someone might be interested in the 406..LOL.
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The LS swap is still a thought I can't get rid of but I know I would miss hearing that big cam in the 406. I need to sit down and decide if it's going to be a redlight to redlight truck or built to be driven long distances. Is old age catching up to me?
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Last night I started on making a bracket for my electric fuel pump and fuel filter. Started with a 16 guage of sheet metal. After marking out my pattern, I cut it out. I even notched out the mounting tabs. Then I installed the pump, filter, and the line between the two. After disassembling everything and painting bracket I made sure everything fit. It was to be installed in front of the crossmember above the rear axle. The only problem is the first bump I hit the rear trailing arm will ko the fuel pump. Oh well at least I thought I was making progress. The reason for moving the pump was so later I can run my exhaut over the axle.
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Nice dog! Cool build, see ya this weekend.
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Looks like the build is coming along good. How's that puppy.;) Your never to old to do a good burn out, just ask Strodder. He's really old.
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Today I drove to Montgomery al. to meet Rob(Hart Rod). Super nice guy. WE talked a little trucks and alot of Oklahoma football. It don't get any better than that. I picked up the oe tailgate he had listed in the parts for sale section. Last week my rear wheel tubs come in from Christian's Classics. Very good service and great guy to work with. After buying a few more body pieces it's time to save up enough money for the body work.
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My pups 4 months and pig. He weighs 55. Trucks looking sweet. Wish I had the $$ to have someone do the body work.:waah: I'm still saving for a good air compressor.
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Tomorrow I get to fly to San Antonio Texas for a few days. It is kinda of a "business trip". I work for a Ford dealership and one of my jobs is selling tires. I get to go to Continental Tires proving grounds for track day. Pretty cool setup they have in Uvalde Tx. There around eight different tracks with the biggest being a eight and a half mile oval. I guess working for Ford has it's perks. I'm thirty-nine years old and this will be my first time in a plane. Will try to post some pictures this weekend.
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I was stationed out in San Antonio for 8.5 years. I really miss that place. Be sure to check out down town and the River Walk. |
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The river walk is where we will be leaving from. I will be there for a couple of hours. |
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Did he say F@rd.:lol: Sounds like fun.;)
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Man I can't wait to hear about that trip. Sounds like this will be some fun filled days.
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