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^ agree

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Orrie, Maybe I missed it but what's the purpose of the LED's in the ignition hole? Are there others somewhere else?
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Are those the rims they sell in jegs? I think they were called full moon. If so, do they look like chrome that would rust in a couple months? I been really looking for something that style with white walls. But for 110 bucks a rim, it sounds too good to be true.

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Many (all?) "chrome reverse" & baby moons areChinese made so I wonder how good the chrome is? That said, if I bought some I'd coat the backside with Gibbs oil immediately and wax the front religiously.
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I just picked this ’57 Panel up last August. I have done several small improvements, but it basically it was ready to drive when I bought it. It is a sweet ride and my buddies and even my wife likes riding in it.
This is my shop truck and I use it for deliveries, which can sometimes be over 150-miles round trip. My plan was to make it into a “silent salesman”, since everyone looks at it as I drive by, by applying signage.
Simple plan except I had no idea how to cut vinyl signs. I bought a used cutter, some software and material and just got it done over the weekend.
Eventually, the body will get pimped out. Meanwhile, it doesn’t hurt to practice putting stickers on it.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...g?t=1366681959
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...g?t=1366595646

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Agreed. What better way than advertising on a car that people will stare at. I like your thinking.

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Very nice panal sir
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Panel.
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X2

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What are those taillights?

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I always guessed a 78 Chevy pickup?
The previous owner had this built for his 16-year old daughter to drive, in CA, and these give a bit of
side marker light-effect, for safety.
I am just getting used to them. At first I thought "WTF?". :-)

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...Pjv0bckF98n5Iw

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One is the alarm armed led, the other is the 4wd loc position indicator. The old manual throttle hole and knob is reserved for future fog/running lights. The manual choke hole is going to be used for the washer fluid motor switch. Lighter is an original that is functional for 12v power for accessories. Still trying to decide if I am going with auto sound radio or just an amp under the seat that will take a thumb drive or Ipod type unit.

Also my post-mistress dropped this off:

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Congratulations Orrie! which ac brackets will you be using?
ne'

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Well learned the kid wanted $ 3,000 for the 59 :lol: :lol: :lol:

Looking for another Truck

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Hmmm....now WHY does that amount sound familiar?
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Yeah I should of listened !!!
Thank y'all, I've learned my lesson :metal:
Looking for another truck

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Been there done that~ start saving your money;) Give looking at vehicles a time out:) Focus on important things;)

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''The manual choke hole is going to be used for the washer fluid motor switch.''
orrieG

i like that idea - may have to borrow it

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You're welcome and you're a LOT easier to talk to with a little humility in your "voice".

I agree you should focus on "more important things" but (in my opinion) that doesn't mean you have to forget about your passion for cars or trucks.

My unsolicited advice to you - admittedly the worst kind - is to get as good a job as you can that let's you pursue your education. Then STUDY!! and SAVE!! If you can only do one? STUDY, STUDY, STUDY.

Keep monitoring this and other forums soaking up knowledge about common problems with the vehicles you're interested in/the way to solve them.

When the time is right, go shopping. There's nothing more frustrating than buying a project vehicle and having no money to work on it. Remember, if you have money you have options. No money? No options. Best of luck!!

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Thanks Dan for your Advice..College,Jobs is the most important thing right now

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P.S. Study something that will lead to a high paying career! My idea is if you've GOTTA work your whole life anyway, it may as well be at something that pays you the most you can get. What's that? You wanna "be happy"? You'll be happier making more money than less money!
(I wish someone had made me see this clearly right after high school)

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Yep, Couldn't agree more..Need a Job..To the Temp Service tomorrow !!!

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I have been thrashing on my interior trying to get it back together for a car show on the May 6th. This is my first attempt at an interior.

I just need to reassemble. Oh and clean the 3" of dust off my dash.

Marc

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looks great.you were right about the dust.

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Fabbing my own, just needed the actual compressor to finish.

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Since my bed on my 47 is all apart I took the sides to the local blaster to remove all the old finish and rust. 150.00 to strip both of them. I couldn't do half as good a job with a grinder and sandpaper and I can now work on something else while they do it.I would have spent days getting it done myself.

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I made a front shock (driver side) mount that allowed me to put a spring on the shock. I used 5" x 3" x 1/4" angle iron 7" long and bolted it to the front axle U clamp that hold the leaf springs to the axle. I removed the old shock mount and put it with the spare parts.
My test drive shows that springs on the front shocks really steady up the front end on a straight axle and help with the weight load of the 454ci.

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Had business logo put on.

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gosh Nordic, that looks great! Good Job!!!

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Didn't work on no truck
but I did pick up a FREE 42 INCH FLAT SCREEN :)

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Nice, Nordic.

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very nice nordic

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thanks for all the help guys ths is what i got done the past two weeks. wheel tubs are in and ready for body work.

Thanks Ray

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Can you show us how you connected them to the bed sides?

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x 2 ^

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Worked on ac bracket last night, opened this box today, not much I can install now but good go know its here.

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Installed power steering

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An elbow breaker! I drove a 10wheel dump truck for a guy that liked those things. every time I would take it off and toss it under the seat he would put it back on. after the third time I threw it in the dump box! that was the last time I saw one :lol: I guess they are ok of you are tall enough for it to clear your elbow when the wheel spins back to center.

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I stripped the old hard under coating off my cab mounts.

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What i did was to drill holes in the lip of the fender and the bed sides and welded them back up like a spot weld. I am not good at makeing the joints look good around the bed sides so i thought it best to hide the welds. if you want i can take some pic's. sorry it took so long to get back the wife dragged me to the big city of NY yesterday, wow so many people in one place it's crazy!!!


Ray