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Thanks guys! So far so good :chevy:

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Good for you TJ!!

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Finally finished reading your entire build TJ. Thanks for sharing it keeps me motivated. Hey I might PM you for some specs. on the engine build if you dont mind.
Looking forward to seeing what you do next!

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Thanks guys!

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Glad your new job is working out well for you TJ....Enjoy watching your progress

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Thanks John!

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I cant wait to see what happens next!:chevy:

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Well folks I'm heading back down close to home. UPRR is laying off and I was on their list. Lined my job back at the saw shop for awhile and that's my excuse to get back onto the 66 full force this year since I'll be closer to home. One thing about the railroad especially now is....ZERO job security unless you have high seniority. Anyhow, enjoyed my time up here and met alot of great guys. But I'm looking forward to getting back onto my truck. :chevy:

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that's the sh$ts TJ, as you said before it might come. Still a bummer. Maybe some of the old farts like me will retire and they will call you back. good luck and get back on that tk.

Kimble------------------

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Sorry to hear about the job, but I am glad you'll be able to get back on the 66 again. How's the Dodge hanging in there for ya?

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Yeah we'll see what happens. Union Pacific is not the best company to work for that's for sure. Least the shop I was in was pretty bad. I'm keeping tabs with BNSF and G&W. G&W happens to be close to home as well so hopefully they'll be hiring soon. I'll be back on the truck in a week for sure man. :chevy:
The ol cummins has been running like a champ. Loving the 4 inch straight exhaust that's for sure. haha I'm excited to get back on the 66 that's for sure.

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TJ...So sorry to hear about the job....Im sure things will work pout...at least I hope so....Cant wait to see the progress you make on the ole 66.

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Thanks man! Worse could happen I'm sure....but I get to go back to my trucks so I'm happy. 64 GMC needs brakes and steering and the 66 needs to be finished so Plenty to cover this year for sure!

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Sorry about the getting laid off there TJ but glad You are going to be getting back to the the trucks. I want to see and hear that hot rod 6 come to life!

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Thanks buddy! Hopefully that'll happen this year as well. Motor is literally a couple hours away from being a runner. lol

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Well, that sucks about the job. It sounds like it was a good experience though. It will definitly look good on a resume if nothing else.

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Months have gone by and I haven't yet even had the chance to get back on this ol gal. Been catching up with a crap ton of life since I've been back. Anyhow! Got it out for the first time this year a few weeks ago and into the sunshine. I've also been fighting with my internet company being down ALOT lately so that also explains my lack of activity on here.
Yesterday being Sunday I pulled the truck out and tinkered on finalizing what it would take to get this 292 fired up and running. Needless to say......Not much at all. Fuel, water, oil, and priming would allow it to roar to life. Gotta fill the trans and put the drive shaft in as well. Folks it looks like I'll be firing it up FINALLY very soon. Work has been NUTS and I have little time for anything these days, but I'm planning for the beginning of August to hear this motor for the first time. :metal: Until then folks! If anything else happens I'll be updating long as my interwebs work! :chevy:

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Glad to see you back at it. Looking foward, as I know you are, to hearing the old gal.

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I'm ready and waiting!

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Thanks guys!

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Get 'er runnin and take her to Pottsville in September!

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Well it's about time something got done on this ol gal. Had the day off today and the weather was sunny and cool so out I went. Did the body work and got the fenders primed in. 3 good coats on each of them. Hoping tomorrow evening after work I can fill prime and put some paint down. :chevy:

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Looking Good TJ!

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Glad you are getting time on it again!

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Look'n good!
Glad to see you back at it!

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Thanks guys! Got an update for ya! Next post :chevy:

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Well yesterday evening and into the wee hours of this Sunday morning I got the fenders fill primed, sanded, & painted. Don't have pictures of the finished product yet as I was to tired to take any more but here's what I have for the steps along the way. Fenders were done in 3 base colors like the grill support.

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I don't have any pictures of the silver but where the last primer is on the stripe is where I painted that then cleared the whole thing. More pictures for ya'll later. :chevy:

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Got some pictures of the finished fenders. Only took pics of one cause the other looks the same and it was still hanging in the booth. Cut and buff and they are ready for good. Catch ya next time folks. :chevy:

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Nice job TJ!

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Looks really Good TJ

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x2!

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Thanks guys! Weather turned nasty so who know's what's next. :chevy:

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Well Thursday(yesterday) I spent some of the day color sanding and getting these panels painted up. 5 heavy coats of clear on them all so plenty of shine and will pop even better with a cut and buff. Hopefully start on the hood again if the weather holds!

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Happy New Year folks! Kicking off the new year by working on the 66! :metal:

Weather was rather warm at 57 degrees for a January which is awfully rare so I took advantage of the day off and got the drive shaft sanded and painted. Did have to warm up the metal first as it wasn't quite warm enough but it came out just fine none the less.

Hope everyone is having a great day. More updates tomorrow. :chevy:

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She's ALIVE! Finally fired up the 292 after 2 years of having it as a rebuilt and ready to run! Man that's a good feeling to finally hear it!

Skip to 7:33 on the video for the running portion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW3353u2_F0

Now to get er back together and driving soon! Lot's more to do so we'll catch ya on the next one! :chevy:

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Ya-hooooooooooooooooo. Glad you got it fired and she is running good TJ. Can't wait to get my 250 back again and get it going to. As they say, now just all the rest!

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Sweet. Looks great too. :)

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Love the colour and the craftsmanship! Really nice work. What calibre is that in the background laying on the bench? Us Canadians love our guns too!

Really nice work - love the 60-66 trucks too.

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Thanks man! It's definitely gotten me more motivated for sure!

Thanks!
Thanks! No guns in the video unless you mean something different haha!