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John I had slid under mine today to have a look, my track ar sits perfectly horizontal with the frame withthe ride height I`m at right now, I will drop the front one more inch, then I`m done.[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/IMG_0695.jpg[/IMG]

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That certainly appears to be a snug fit. Must be entertaining getting in and out of the window! Or do you push it into the garage from outside the truck? Too bad you can't play with it everyday, but better to protect it from being ruined. Looks similar to what I did with mine last year, but your garage looks much more durable than what I had available.

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Mark I take it thats a block heater,,,,cord under the truck.?

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It actually went to a small space heater in the cab set to "frost watch". When we first moved to Idaho 17 years ago surface corrosion started forming in the cab during that first long unprotected winter outdoors. Last year was the first time it spent the winter months outside again. The heater kept everything dry, the upholstery nice and pliable and all the paint and chrome nice and shiny. Now that I'm retired it will most likely be staying in the garage from now on.

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This past week was new shocks and pitman arm. Nothing too exciting.

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How do you get thst thing in the garage...you must have to climb out the window !!

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Well its been a busy weekend, I'm trying to beat the winter weather when it gets here to Indiana. I sanded the truck down trying to create a Patina look, a faux tina if you will. I think once I get the truck together I can blend the paint and rusty areas better. I'm liking this color a lot better the the aqua I made on my last batch. Well take a look and let me know what you think Thanks Jeff in indy by the way I collect political signs I hate Hillary and Obama, I even have a Perot sign,

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Color sand and buff.. Put the moldings back on.. :metal:

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Thank god it's a stepside otherwise it wouldn't be possible to get out :-) What you did to your truck looks even more professional. I only have this old garage from the 1920s. Unfortunately it's only possible to store the truck - no chance to do repair work or other stuff. I am looking for a barn to rent for a long time now but none available currently.
So what, ..... it stays until the snow and salt is away from the streets and in the meanwhile it's time to purchase parts to get it improved for next season.

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More rust makin, I think I'm done with the doors and the hood. I have a question what color do you think I should paint the wheels on my truck? this is just tempory until I get chome wheels and bigger tires Thanks for looking

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put some wide whites on my 66 truck off my 61 apache,the ones that where on it came apart .
then was in a wild azz police chase , was abducted aliens in it ,went to mexico
and was beat up by a midget in a bar fight . it was a bad day:waah:

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Well the first line sound like a good time, but the aftermath...not so good!!:uhmk:

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In spite of sitting here bunkered up in a howling snow storm at 16 degrees, it’s been a good day. My new front wheels showed up earlier this evening. 15x7 American TTO’s exactly like the rear wheels. I just haven’t been all that happy with the 15x5’s in front for a long time. Now I just have to get them painted, tires swapped over, and wait for spring so I can put them on!

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Woke up early and put a new hood on before work :)

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Boxed up parts to move to the new garage.... I am freaking out as I broke open a few bags of bolts that where labled... spent about a half hour sorting them out and re bagging them... moving sucks!!!!

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...finally got my driveline installed onto the chassis. Driveshaft from Drivelines Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA.
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...eshaft1jpg.jpg
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...also, got my nitrous bottles back from hydrostatic testing and certification, and then restored them: paint and new labels.
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At first I was like this-

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x.../truck/002.jpg

And then I was like this-

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New truck!

David

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Cleaned and painted my tie rods and drag link.Machined the rotors and repacked the bearings.

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I removed the inner fenders, heater, and other items connected to the firewall. I used my Dewalt impact driver for the first time...Man I love it! It was ripping those bolts out fast!

:gmc2:

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Got the floor stripped, busted some rust, then put a coat of POR15 over the mess. I will clean up the rest of the floor and coat the whole thing before I install Dynamat.

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We did the final wet sanding today of the cab. Friday morning we paint the top of the dash Charcoal on Saturday we mask and paint the interior silver fawn. Guys its getting so close I can smell it, It's only been ten years.

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That's really cool Lakeroadster, I've always been interested by the CAD programs. If you don't mind my asking, where did you get your cab vents from? I've read about that instal a time or two on here and would like to do that to my own truck, but have no luck finding any. I'm not even sure what to look for exactly.

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I haven't drove my truck in about a month but I've been smelling a strong turpentine odor everytime I've walked by it. Finally did some investigating last week and discovered the gas tank has started leaking again. Multiple leaks all along the bottom. I pulled it today (thank goodness there was only two gallons of gas in it) and removed all the hardware and the new fuel sending unit.

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Finally got my linkage adjusted to shift nice and smooth. Took the ole lady out for ice cream.

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FINISHED all the wet sanding and washed the truck down for the 1K sealer prior to painting Sunday, weather turned wet ugly and cold overnight.

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messed around with the 63,bolted most of the front clip on and took drivers side fender and door down to bare metal and put a coat of primer on them,i also put the wheels and tires that came with my 65 on the 63, still dont know if i want to sell it part it out or keep it yet. it needs alot of body work and i have minimal exp. but i figure i can use this to practice on tell i make up my mind . guess you got to start some where!! heres some pics
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I might have missed it but what exterior color are you going with?

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This two-toned combo

Olympic White over Canyon Blue Factory stock colors.

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nice. Can't wait to see it in the sun light.

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Me too!

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I mocked up an old Big Block that I had laying around.......The tubular mounts worked out fine. I used a set of BBC Hooker headers for a 69 Camaro, they fit very nice. Now I'll send the headers off and have them hot jet coated.

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New Engine almost ready.....

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got all the brake lines on

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Here are two pics and a video...the crank pully looks like it may be wobbling just a little bit. I guess I should have stood in one spot. *shrug*
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMAG0406.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMAG0407.jpg

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Chemically stripped and belt sanded the old oak bed, getting ready for stain.

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Glad to see you were able to salvage it. saved $200 easy

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Greased it, oil change, flushed radiator and new anti-freeze

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Got the '71 in the old mans garage, up and off the tires for the winter. Got the battery charged so I can move the '70 and start on it.

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Repaired the holes in the rear fenders, moved the lights and gave it a fresh coat of primer.;)

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A big fat zero, its just to cold here in Indiana. Does anybody have any thoughts on a heater for a garage I have 220v and 110v no gas, Thanks Jeff