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Thanks Alan, I know I'm going to be busy in the month of May with kids graduating, baseball, soccer, etc. (I have 5 kids) But I hope to get started soon. Just glad it made the 2 hour trip unharmed.
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Patience is a virtue with any old vehicle. When you find yourself getting getting mad just walk away and come back with a clear mind. Remember to breath. ;)
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Good advice Alan, I appreciate it and look forward to meeting you someday. Do you go the the Riverstone cruise in?
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Ronnie, your truck was coming out so nice. Why did you sell it?? :uhmk:
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And BTW, Welcome Tom. Your going to have a great truck :metal::metal::metal:
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Thanks Strodder I appreciate it and hope I can finish it right.
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I'm sure you will with Alan's guidance. ;)
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So today I went to Knoxville Tenn and bought me this 66 .......... http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps9b3d1b37.jpg |
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Nice color, but the bed on it is a little small. Whats the towing capacity? :D
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Congrats guys, looks like its a win win for both of you
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I thought I would post some pictures on the progress of the truck. We got the windshield in and the new vent windows. I've been switching the v pulleys over to the march aluminum serpentine pulleys and we got the bed in. The wire harness is pulled through most places just need to finish that up. Brakes are just about all hooked up, put wire looms on, ran transmission cooler lines and it seems like a lot more but that's all I can think of right now.
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Looking good, & thanks for keeping us up-to-date!
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Looks awesome :metal:
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Wow, looks great!
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Man, that's turned out pretty. Love the color, and what a story. Good Luck with it Tom, but it's lookin' like you won't need it.
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Thanks guys, it's kind of like eating a big plate of spaghetti. It seems like you just keep eating and you don't see much of it going away.
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Congrats on the purchase. Looking good
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congrats on the purchase, I saw the truck a couple years ago and it is slick:metal: and it looks as though it found exactly the home it deserves so it will be finished to the standards it started at, great work.
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Thanks guys I appreciate it. I'll post more pictures as I get something more visible completed. I'm waiting on a part right now that has me stuck in neutral.
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Hi guys, I thought I'd post some updated photos. Getting closer to driving down the road. Interior should be done by end of next week. Would have had side glass in but the windows sent to me were 3/8" shorter than originals. Didn't find out until we already had them sealed in the tracks of course. Told by UN-named source that they are made in China is probably why.
Any recommendations on where to get good side glass? Also having a heck of a time finding a wiper switch bezel. I've been trying chrome jam nuts but can't quite find the right size. Any thoughts? Thanks guys I hope everyone has had a good summer. |
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Looks great. You're a little behind on updates LOL!
I got my window glass from Brothers Trucks. Fit like a glove. But you can also go to a glass place and have some cut just for you and it's about the same price. Just pattern it off the other side. |
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Glad to see you post! I literally just asked Ronnie on Facebook the other day if he'd heard anything new. Truck is looking great!
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Good idea on the local thing, may save some freight too. Thanks much
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Might no be local enough, but we're in Anderson SC and can cut a couple door glasses. We have the equipment to polish the edges of the glass as well, no rough edges or sanding marks.
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Hi guys a couple updates. We got the steering column in, would have the steering wheel on as well but the adapter did not work. Waiting for a new one. Got the new grill on and most of the wiring completed. Started it up Friday for the first time using the ignition switch. (Sounds great) Found a few leaks and tightened those up. A special thanks to Mark from Washington. He sent me a hard to find wiper switch bezel to put in the truck. |
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Hi there, I had a question about glass. I have the back window and some of the edges are a bit rough. (Another quality product) It is tempered glass. Is it ok to use a belt sander to smooth the edges?
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I've tried on some tempered before. Be very careful because it explodes when to much static is applied to it...
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Thanks Troy, I have heard the same thing. I actually used a orbital sander and got the sharp edges off. Just kept it moving so it didn't heat up too much.
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Hi guys, well we almost have it finished. Just have to get the exhaust finished, ac charged, lots of polishing, and I'm waiting for the fuel tank sending unit to come back from being re calibrated. Took it out for a test drive the other day and wow Ronnie's engine builder did a great job. Can't wait to take it for a longer ride.
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I know this is a Chevy truck forum but I had to show you what's on the lift above the truck in the other photos.
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