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Thanx for the info, I will check the gas gauge and the others...:mm:

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A little while back, Rian (Grizz) sent me a text with a pic of 3 Crosses he'd welded up…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8773/1...707973c5_c.jpgIMG_3413 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

He then was kind enough to send those my way with some other goodies…;) I then found a branch, that suited my needs, and got to work… A trip to the table saw, drilling 5 holes, some gloss clear spray paint…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7737/1...78dc06c3_c.jpgIMG_3396 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7746/1...bcd178c3_c.jpgIMG_3397 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7752/1...a5ac1bbb_c.jpgIMG_3399 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

It's now hanging in our living room and this will be off to Rian tomorrow… A small token to say thanks...:chevy:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8776/1...d0e49feb_c.jpgIMG_3404 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

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Thanks Don

That looks great. I kove the way the branch created a hill as well.

I hope its a Bud Light in the tube.

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Nice score on the gauge clusters brotha. :metal:

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My weekend started off with big plans...:lol:
Had the use of a plasma cutter, that decided to quit after cutting about 5% of what I'd planned on cutting...:dohh:
After the Plans to cut a bunch of stuff were scrapped, I spent the remainder of Sunday starting the filling process of the pool and spending time with the wife...:mm:

Today I rolled the cab into position to get started on preparing it for re-installation…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/446/18...0fffaa4a_c.jpgIMG_3441 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

After uncovering the tarp, and discovering a colony of ants had taken up roots on the roof… a bit of ant spray and off to work…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7796/1...cd582e8c_c.jpgIMG_3443 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

I began by removing the heater box and wiring harness… This switch will have to be replaced…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/293/18...73137a88_c.jpgIMG_3445 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Spaghetti...:lol:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8766/1...f4e8a95e_c.jpgIMG_3447 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/417/17...5a49f6b0_c.jpgIMG_3450 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Good plan on replacing the 50 year old wiring… these wires hooking up the turn signal flasher have obviously been overheated…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7780/1...7b07c8c2_c.jpgIMG_3449 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Then it was on to the floor… The hole for the Automatic shifter had to be welded up and a new hole for the 5 Speed shifter cut… Then weld up 44 various bolt holes that had been drilled into the floor...:confused::crazy:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7758/1...effa2836_c.jpgIMG_3451 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7749/1...15abc3b9_c.jpgIMG_3453 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7749/1...15abc3b9_c.jpgIMG_3453 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...11e15326_c.jpgIMG_3455 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/284/18...60f1df54_c.jpgIMG_3456 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Next is to grind the welds a bit, prep the floor for the sound deadener, sand and paint interior, install yet to be purchased wiring harness… and on and on…

Moving forward...:metal::chevy:

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Good work brotha. :metal: Hoping to start painting my frame this weekend. Lets see who gets their "planned painting" done 1st. lol ;) See ya bro. :chevy:

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Looking good brother!!!! I used peal and seal from lowes it was a lot cheaper than some of the other stuff and it looks just like it. I think it was $16 dollars roll and I used 3 rolls on the floor.

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good work don. i just got my harnesses from classic truck parts in kansas city. pricey but fit and function were very good. i'm not a rewire guy, much prefer to just plug up repro wiring and be done with it.

the floor in your truck looks in great shape... keep rocking on bro.

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Yes the floor looks great

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I've been a little behind in staying current on everything going on. Belated congrats on the wedding ceremonies. That has to be a gratifying feeling for everyone involved. Hope everyone is having a productive week. Regards, Mark.

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I think I may have an extra resistor for the heater Don. Give me a day or two to look for you. I have a whole 65 heater boxed up and use for it.

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Upcoming Update… Thanks Brotha!:metal:

Thanks Brother!:metal: Think I'll be visiting Lowes soon...;)

Thanx Clem! I'm looking at either American Autowire or the Ron Francis kit…
Floor has been fixed before, not the best job, but solid...:mm:

Thnaks...:uhmk:

Staying productive… or at least trying to...

That would be cool, I'll shoot you a text...:chevy:

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Between dealing with filling the pool, and finding out the flow control valve for the filter is shot...:waah: and taking the dog to the vet, I was able to get the cab completely in primer...:bann:
Here's the floor in primer…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/298/18...9b106d2f_c.jpgIMG_3459 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8798/1...df8f0db3_c.jpgIMG_3460 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

The interior…
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7778/1...b0ec043b_c.jpgIMG_3463 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8770/1...dcb06ba9_c.jpgIMG_3465 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7753/1...1425c6d7_c.jpgIMG_3469 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8830/1...81256a9e_c.jpgIMG_3470 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

That's all for today...:burnout:

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You beat me brotha! lol Great work! :chevy:

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:metal:

Get on it Brotha!!! :hot:

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Looking good. What color are you going with on the interior?

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Thanks Daniel...:mm:
Teal and White for the interior…

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Little project…;)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/496/18...bd1a40ce_c.jpgIMG_3473 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

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Primer looks good brotha! Liking the little project. :mm:

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Got a couple of boxes in today via the USPS, i.e. Snail Mail...:lol:

Stoked, my 710 Cap arrived… AKA my Oil Cap...:haha:
Seen a story on FB recently describing a blonde who couldn't find the oil filler cap on her car, because all she could find was the 710 Cap...:dohh:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/302/17...ab243e84_c.jpgIMG_3478 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

My Valve Cover Vent arrived also, then was taped off and the painting begun…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/446/18...ee8d6983_c.jpgIMG_3481 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/431/17...f5332ef0_c.jpgIMG_3482 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

After a trip to town I returned with floor insulation… Thanks Donnie "dwcardfan" for the product tip…;)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/446/18...0678bf3a_c.jpgIMG_3484 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

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Looks good brotha! Sometimes I still wish I got that finned valve cover for my 292! lol Would have Loved doing blue in the middle of each fin. :metal: Maybe its not to late.....:mm:

http://12bolt.com/250292_products/fi...92_valve_cover

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Thanks Brotha...:mm:
Here's a pic of the vent painted and unmasked…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8860/1...13e514ee_c.jpgIMG_3485 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Today I dropped by a local carshow before work… Our trucks were well represented…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/532/18...3dd36da9_c.jpgIMG_3524 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8834/1...e7f6e4f6_c.jpgIMG_3525 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8884/1...71efc4ca_c.jpgIMG_3538 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8843/1...5484c716_c.jpgIMG_3588 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8892/1...7d181d98_c.jpgIMG_3544 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

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:metal:

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I do like the idea of the flip fronts on our trucks.

However, just how sensible and practical is it? (Knowing sensible is not a word used to describe me often)

Red truck is absolutely stonking.

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your project is moving along great Don. always like seeing the progress. good work partner...

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;):chevy:

Stonking??? I like the flip front, another friend of mine out in North Carolina is toying with the idea of doing a 74 that way and after seeing that same truck posted on FB he asked if I had any other pics which I did and sent him already...:uhmk: He's building a 65 as well...:chevy: I think he may have ideas for that one too…;)
Here's the other pic I sent him…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8834/1...e7f6e4f6_c.jpgIMG_3525 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Thanks Clem!
Should have the cab on real soon…

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The truck is rolling right along. Looking good brother. Looks like a nice car show.

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With the move I haven't been able to check on folks progress except what I see on FB. Your making some great progress.

Did you get the 710 cap off my FB page? ;)

I also used the peel n seal works good.

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So yesterday while visiting with a friend at the car show, he asked how the rat project was coming along… I explained that I was at a standstill while working on the 65… Long story short, he's now the owner of the 47 Rat project and I'm the owner of this…
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/366/17...c55a38a9_c.jpgIMG_3510 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/369/17...a4193256_c.jpgIMG_3511 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8869/1...d96c08b5_c.jpgIMG_3509 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

72 LWB 350/TH350 No Power anything, and needing some work, but a running and driving truck...:metal:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8862/1...829f4777_c.jpgIMG_3580 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8833/1...f66b28bb_c.jpgIMG_3581 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/542/18...aea3a186_c.jpgIMG_3583 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

His plans are to build a Rat Wrecker… :metal:
as for the 72… will start a build thread in that area when I figure out what the plans are...:bann::cool:

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Thanks Brother!!!

Yes I did get the 710 cap from you… :lol:
Congrats on the move, been watching progress on FB...:mm:

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Morning Don,

Great move on the trade.

One thing I have always said, is that there is no emotion attached to my toys.

Want them? Swop, trade, pay and they are yours.

I like it so far.

Rat Wrecker sounds like a good thing too.

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That looks like a possible quick flip. Or a good weekend hauler.
Score!

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Good swop Don and being a driver it's a win win . I guess you are just going to just flip it . Or are we going to Clem's in it if the stepper isn't finished ?

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great score Don. looks like a wealth of good parts and maybe a fun driver.

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Nice progress on the build and diggin the new parts.

Great score on the 2nd gen too!!!!

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Pick of the heater assembly

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The new vents will look great with your valve covers (I have something similar)
Absolutely love the new truck!:thumbs:

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Nice trade!!!! What's the plans?

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New shop truck!!!!!:metal::metal::metal:

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Thanks mate! Got the vent installed but haven't snapped a pic yet… coming soon...:mm:

Thanks Brother...:metal: Diggin' the shop truck idea...;)