Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

I'm about to do some presto changeo on this ac set. ( I only needed 1 piece to compete my other set.

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P/S is gonna get a full detail though. Here is the before...

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Lots of work there Mike... LOL... Need another A/C Compressor?...

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Maybe... if it's in good shape/usable. truck 3 needs one. My others are boat anchors.

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It is one I got from randy... he said it was a good one

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Another update tonight! Got the radiator prepped and color matched.
Gonna have to put a second coat tomorrow I guess!

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Can't wait to see the Barn. Here's a great place for inspiration-

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

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I spend far too much time on that site. Love looking at old posts and seeing ideas for the bldg.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

That radiator looks new.

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Nice projects.

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I bought it 3 years ago and used it in the BB chassis the entire time. I cleaned it up and put the first light coat on it this weekend and didnt notice it was light is several places until I posted the pictures on the board.

Thank you Sir!

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Hi Mike,

That is always the best way to check your work :lol::lol::lol: take a photo of it and you will see things you never would see by just looking at it.

Keep up the good work there,
Tom

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I should add that I have been lurking around both of your builds since Ive became a member. I spend ALOT of time researching things others have done or are working on so as to not learn their mistakes myself.

Thanks Tom! I agree. Please dont look around my garage. As you can see, its stuffed so I need a shop.

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Who are you using for sand blasting?? I'm up in El Dorado, and sounds like I might have to hit your guy up!!

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Dylan,
Try Northcutt trailer. Go north on I135 from Wichita and get off at the 54th St N. Exit. Go west on 54th to the first light and take a left. It's 1/2 mile or so down on the West side of the road. Very good guys working in the blast area and the service managers name is Larry. Awesome work and VERY good prices. Let me know if you need some further assistance.
Mike

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I know EXACTLY where that it's! Never knew they did blasting though. Thank you!!!

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I'll be out there this week. I'm having a friends frame blasted and some other stuff done too. I know you'll be happy with their heavy blasting. If you need small stuff or sheet metal done there is another guy I'd take that to, pm me if you need to get a cab or sheet metal done and I'll send you his name.

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Hey Mike... You going to Northcutt this week... Can I send you with a couple of Wheels?...

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Great projects. Interesting to follow

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Dan,
Good seeing you guys today before church! even though it was a short stay.
I'll let you know when I drop off Nicks frame and parts (and your wheels) at the blaster.
Thanks, it's been slow but it will be moving along shortly.
The body of the orange truck is in paint jail currently.

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Well today I got a package from the mail lady!
I know secretly she hates me cause all the boxes, but that's ok.
Anyway, Tom sent my cluster. I thought I did a good job doing mine but it pales in comparison to the tack dash he redid for me.
Enjoy the pic!

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Very happy that you have it there safe Mike and that you are happy with it. By the way, you did do a fine job on your non tach restoration from my view.

I have the same problem with the mail here in Junction City. All of a sudden this new guys moves in and the mail traffic increases 100%. I just tell them there is a new sheriff in town ;)

Take care Mike and keep up the good work there. Looking forward to seeing it in the dash.

Thanks again,
Tom

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The back of yours is nicer than mine... It's ok I admit it. That's why your in business and I paid for a perfect one. Here's the back so you can see I tried! Lol

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No Updates .... You are slipping ... !

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Sorry Tommy,
I had to pick up the orange truck after 6 weeks with the body shop and they did absolutely nothing. I went an loaded it all up in front of him, shook his hand and thanked him for everything. I had nothing else to say to him so I prayed for him that night!
Tomorrow I'll be removing the brand new springs and changing them out in the orange truck suspension from stock to a 3-5 drop. I'll get some pics then and promise a lot of progress coming in the next few weeks.
I'm going to talk to another guy about paint this week, wish me luck.
Did you find a suburban frame yet?

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

you did the right thing man. Dust yourself off and go to the next one. Isn't that what you suppose to do? Be a Christian that is.

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Hey Mike... I would tell you maybe talk to Chris... I know he has been real slow on my truck but something as easy as what you have going may be something he can bang right out...

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Thanks, it was tough to not be confrontational but I knew it would get me nowhere, plus the truck still wouldn't have been painted!

thanks Dan! They do great workout they have a lot of cars in front of this supposedly "flip truck" I wanted to do. I'm calling the other guy I was turned on to today and see if he's in or not. If not I guess I'll break out the welder and Change the incorrect cab corners myself.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

put Sam on those cab corners... if you want once you get that done we can talk about paint... I would be willing to help you out...

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Try C. Hoberecht for Customs out by Goddard. Tell him Chip sent you. He's my cousin- got his start workin' for Devlin. Metal, Paint, all of it. He does nice work. 316-516-3827.

Or Lonny Moore on n. 61st (my old 'Hood) 316-744-1151 They do lots of hot rod stuff.

Good Luck!

Been hearing good things about Kansas Dry Stripping in Derby for tender stuff.

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I'm friends with the guys at Kansas Dry stripping and they do excellent work. I bought the 69 fuel truck from them. He's a great guy and blasted the cab of my 57 Chevy truck for me.
If this guy doesn't work out ill try someplace else. Thanks for the options Chip!

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Lonnie is great with the exception that he is REALLY busy and is very slow... Lonnie and I used to show together...

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looking good, I'm on board and will be taking copious notes. Off topic, my dad "Oliver" was born in Galena, KS back in 1910. I want to get back there some day.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

I'm trying to get a 67 gmc to do at a later date. Stay tuned and if your ever close, I have plenty of beer in the fridge!

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I'm on my way!

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Just went thru your thread and I'm really liking what's up. I relate to the one project just ain't enuf mindset. Subscribed!!

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Well ive ran into a snag on the builds for the time being. The orange cabs got a serious cab corner issue and I'm not equipped to do the intensive repair so it's going away and luckily I'll move over another cab to that frame to keep the project moving. I'll have that moved this week.

Meanwhile... I trailored Eliott929s truck back from the body shop and somehow drug (or snagged) the battery for the winch and totally ruined all the Wires, terminals and the battery... despite the fuse (I should have used 2). It saved the truck from the short but dead shorted the battery so it was toast! I spent all yesterday rewiring the trailer front to back and replaced the cracked taillights. I still need to add the side lights but it's working correct (and safely) now.

Missing the medium bronze truck I found a daily driver to replace it for the time being. Got a great deal on it so I had to grab it. It has a brand new crate motor and rebuilt transmission. I'll add a build thread on getting it on the road and doing a few upgrades to it in the next few days.

To you new guys following along be prepared to take notes cause I tend to jump around as parts, money and time allow or present themselves.
To you long haulers... I promise to make some more progress. I brought home another couple trucks to help earn some money towards the trucks.

I hope veryone had a great Thanksgiving!
As always, I thank you all for following along to make fun or encourage me! Lol

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I got back to work on the Orange cabs chassis. The cab is gone or at least it's sold. I am stealing the cab from the bb chassis so I can keep going. Until later this week I will have to show the only thing I got done on this truck this week was swapping out he rear springs for the stockers!

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Man you are cooking along on it Mike... LOL... Of course you got alot farther than I did this weekend

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Looks like the build is moving along nicely. I've got to get my 68's cab and bed plucked off the chassis and it's off to the sand blaster for it. Gonna be a long winter.