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I have cool neighbors...they just brought home their '58 from the paint shop, it's going to upholstery next week then a few odds and ends and I'm going to help him relocate a panhard mount and it will be ready for action. No bags, that's just how it sits...LOOOOW.

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Wow!! That is nice!!!

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Holy smokes !!! Love it
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Nice. What is going on with the bed rockets? Is the metal dished for a light/scoop or just graphics. My eyes are old...

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You're right, he cut the front part out and reversed it and the top is chopped.

Speaking of more cool neighbors!!! Another one stopped by today, he has a garage full of rods including a '41 Packard and a '56 T-bird that they drive the wheels off of. His wife started one of the major collector car insurance companies.

This guy lives a couple of blocks over too:

http://www.curryshotrods.com/

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dang son..you live in BIG BUCKS NEIGHBORHOOD or WHAT ??

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Looks like the move to SW MO was worth it. :D

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If you mean the kind of neighborhood where we can afford to rent but not buy then yes :lol:

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Lol......we know you the big cheese !!
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:lol:

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Weld-on battery box:

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Rear brake line tee and new lines. I used the "easy bend" line from O'Reilly's which is cheap and easy to use. I prefer the look of steel or stainless but I have to remember its just a rusty old truck. The braided cable bulkheads at c-notch frame plate, then 90's up to the front. I wish I could test my inverted double flares before the truck is all together.

Nothing special here, but we all like pics!

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looks good

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Nothing wrong with the line form O'Reilly's. That is what I used and will continue to use; good tubing. Pics. look good!

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Looks like your getting settled in! I move from Nixa and then you move there, what a bummer. I am pretty sure that I know where you live after the last comment you made and If I am correct I work with the lady in which you may be referring to. Actually, I oversee the collector car claims process over half of the US! Pretty small world.... You will have to come out to the NSRA kick off party we are having at our office in Springfield, there will be some real nice rides out there.

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Hey I have relatives that have a dairy farm near conway. My Cousin has restored one of these Ad Trucks. I need to get over there and check it out in person someday.

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Ahhh, yes I know of whom you speak! I just met Rex last week, but not Mrs. Clark yet...and if you happen to be Craig I am long time friends with your nephew Justin!!!

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Come on down!

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OK we are talking bout the same person. I am not Craig, my name is James Giles and Craig and I do a lot of work together, actually his other nephew Josh used to work for me.
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Small world! Nice start on your project too.

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Thanks for the connection. I look forward to meeting face to face soon since we are so close! (417 838 5937)

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I like what you're doing with this truck. May have to ummm 'borrow' some of your ideas

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Hey Leevon...

The tire/wheel combo rocks dude!! Cant wait to see the final result. A very interesting trans you are using....seems like a great 4 speed alternative...basically a 3sp with OD....what a great option for these AD trucks. I've been searching the web and found lots of info about them....but they seem to be tuff to find. Did you find a online source or did you just find at you local bone yard??

Thanks!!
Neal

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Thanks guys!

MaydayNeal, I'm kind of an opportunist with parts so I didn't set out to use the NP833 but one popped up on Craigslist so I grabbed it and went from there. I've seen a couple for sale since, one was on the HAMB and another one here but if you have a good junkyard they might keep an eye out. I think I posted the name of the place where I got the bellhousing, that dude was great to deal with. Even though he's out of state he might be a good resource. I also have a business card to a guy in texas who rebuilds manual transmissions and was at the Wichita swap meet this year. He had one with him...I might be able to find the card but no guarantees. I also told him what my plans for the trans are and he seemed to think it would take some abuse and if not, he could do some tricks to it.

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Popeye has been waiting patiently in the corner...he's about to get some attention once again. I took this pic of him yesterday.

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Glade to see you getting back at it.

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I finally got organized and clean again after the 3 month detour getting my '71 back up to cruising duty standards. I need to tackle the cab rust on Popeye, it is a little overwhelming, but I bet a good long weekend would get it whooped. Any tips or experience to share with replacing the kick panels and toe boards?

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Just dig in! I sat and looked a my truck for over a year cause when you start thinking about doing this and that and the other it gets freaking overwhelming. Your cab looks pretty good other than the toe board corners.
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Make sure your brace the rest of the cab to keep it square while removing those critical corner pieces. Check your door fit as you go. Its a pain but much better than getting done and having to do it over or spend a lot of time modifying the doors.

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your build is very inspirational! ive read good things about the New Process 3 speed /overdrive trans. I was going to buy one for my truck but wasnt ready for it when the guy decided to sell. i now have a muncie that i plan on installing in the next week or so. im disapointed to read that the under floor brake pedal hits the clutch arm. i dont want to relocate my master and quite like it under the floor, but i also really want a four speed!!!

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Glad to see you back on the horse. Are you buying patch panels or making your own?

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My tip is decide how far you want to take it and stick to that. Once you cut into it, you'll likely find more rust... Only cut out what you need, and aftermarket kick panels don't fit on the bottom 4" or so. I cut that off on mine, fitted and welded the upper piece, then re-shaped the bottom 4" and welded it on last.

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I made mine from scratch out of 18 guage. i made a forming tool that fits in a 20 ton press(overkill) out of 2" tubing and a piece of angle iron. after hearing storys about buying patch panels an rebending them I thought i would give it a try. I had to do a bit if hammer and dolly work to blend to the slight bend at the door post. It was pretty easy really.

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For toe and kick panels, I'd just make my own. buy a bead roller and some metal and have at it. I think there is a time and place for some replacement panels, others I think just make more sense to make yourself.

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I agree about making everything you can. i have a bead roller but I didn't bother using it on the kick panels as I will cover them.

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forming tool

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oops

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Just read through the entire thread and I wanted to say great job! I can't wait to see where you go with this. Maybe if I ever get mine done I will come back up and see your progress in person again!

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Good thread, coming nicely. Love the whitewall tyres on the earlier trucks...

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Any decisions on the rust repair yet?