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Thanks guyz! Hoping to get more done throughout the week as the weather is supposed to start getting nicer. :chevy:

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Looks great!!!

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Thanks!

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Mid-shift kit came in for the tremec so hopefully this weekend I'll start digging into getting that installed which means I can finally install the trans tunnels. Also working on getting the gauge cluster mounted to the bezel. Got the other sail panel installed this evening, but didn't get a picture yet. More updates soon. :chevy:

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Gett'n there!

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Hoping I can pick up the pace soon. lol Thanks buddy!

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Well recent events have kept me from the shop lately. Anyhow, spend this evening removing the trans and installing the mid-shift kit. More work had to be done than originally intended so I pulled the trans to make it easier. Only took about 15 minutes to. Love old trucks. Anyhow...as she sits and it'll be back on in the morning. Now I can paint and install the tunnels and drive shaft.

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Glad to see you are able to get back at it TJ.

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Thanks Palf!
Had a rather motivated day and got the trans installed along with getting both inner fenders painted up. Just need to cut and buff and they'll be ready. Next the rad support and drive shaft. :chevy:

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Last couple of pictures. Nice not having the shifter wedged under the cab any more. lol

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Looking good TJ. Those inner fenders came out really nice.

Bret

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Thanks Bret! Been a busy week but hoping to have the drive shaft and rad support done this week. :chevy:

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Well the 100+ temps in the evenings as well as the 10 hour work days have not kept me motivated to be out there. haha But with the aid of a new shop fan I spent a rather nice hour this evening wire wheeling the bottom of the hood.
Back track....
Spent about 1 hour every evening last week wire wheeling the top of the hood. Good 6 hours worth in total. Dang that's some tough old paint! But the wire wheel takes it down to metal pretty darn fast. Grill support has been blasted and just needs some minor work. Also working on the outer fenders as well. Progress is slow but decently steady. Hoping to have the under side of the hood finished by this weekend and in both epoxy and filler primer. Painting the front end will most likely be some time in August. :chevy:

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Good to see you being able to work on her again TJ.

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Thanks! Only got about 40 minutes in tonight, but better than nothing. :chevy:

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Well I was able to get today off from work! Been out all morning finishing up this dern hood. Phew...finally done. haha Good 7 hours in sanding and some blasting. Now for some body work and it'll be ready for primer and paint. Gonna start on the outer fenders now as well.

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More progress today, did some body work on the hood and grill support. Grill support is epoxy and urethane primed in and ready for sanding. Got the fenders in some rust encapsulator where I couldn't quite wire wheel as well. Same with the hood.

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Back of the grill support....more soon!

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I see you've got a lot of work done since I've been away. Great work, and you have gathered some nice parts together. I'm watching your progress. It gives this old man some motivation.

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Thanks buddy! Well I got more work done yesterday.....grill support is done minus some cutting and buffing.
4 coats of base coats and 6 coats of clear so there is plenty on there. If the smoke clears enough for some sunshine I'll get some better pictures later. Gonna let it hang for awhile longer before moving it.

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Looks good TJ

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Thanks Palf! Slowly but surely. :)

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Looking good!

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X2!!

Hey TJ,
Are you gonna make it to Pottsville for the rat rod show in September?
Im going to try to get the day off and bring the 'Burb.

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Thanks!
Thanks Joe! Not sure at this point....been working 10 hour days and may be heading up north to work at the railroad here shortly. Life has been nuts. haha I'll try though! :chevy:

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Little more done today, rad support is done and just needs some cutting and buffing. Rad baffles are primed it...trying to figure out if I'm gonna stick with black or do sliver or blue on those. Almost done with the passenger fender.

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Great work as always! Looking awesome.

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Thanks buddy!

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Well this project is gonna be on hold for awhile folks. Relocating up about 6 hours North to start a new job with union pacific railroad. Been a life long dream and it's finally come true. Truck will be on hold for awhile but hopefully not to long. I'd like to squeeze painting the hood up this year and then calling it until next while stocking up on parts. Project is taking longer than hoped for but life goes on and when it's done it'll be worth it. :chevy:

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What part of Washington? East or West? What position are getting into? I don't know about these days but in the past, working for UP was a good job to get with good benefits and good retirement.

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Congrats on the job. Be looking forward to progress when you get the chance. WE all run into thpse periods during our life.

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Congratulations on the new job, TJ!

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Congrats on the job TJ!

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I'll actually still be in Oregon at exit 308. So pretty darn close to the boarder. haha I'll be a mech service operator for a couple years. Retirement still rocks with the railroad and that's one large reason I've been wanting to get in. Being able to retire at 50 sounds good to me.
Thanks man! Hopefully progress won't be shortened to much, but with grave yard shifts as a norm things will be slow for awhile.
Thanks buddy!
Thanks man!

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Been 3 weeks into the new job/life and I'm liking it thus far. Missing the trucks everyday, but I'm gonna get the 64 up here pretty soon. Just thought I'd update you all. Still alive and doing well. Railroad is pretty cool and plenty of work to be done. I'm excited for what the future holds. Until next time. :chevy:

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Have fun TJ!! and be safe-------------

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Good for you! Take care of yourself.... So where is the bench and shop at nowadays??

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Glad to hear you are liking your new job.

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Glad to hear it is working out good TJ.

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Bench and shop are still at my parent's house lol 260 miles away at my home town.