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Advanced Design 03-02-2015 02:39 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Cool, what truck does your Aunt have?

oossuuu754 03-02-2015 03:12 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7072880)
Cool, what truck does your Aunt have?
It's C10, Fleet Long Bed. She and my Late Uncle are the Original Owners, I think. Been in her pasture since probably 2000.

lower50's 03-02-2015 07:00 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by skymangs (Post 7058406)
That was "peel and seal". Same composition as the expensive stuff, but cost about $40 to do the whole floor and firewall.
Thanks skymangs I'll check it out :)
Sorry to hear about your trailer!!

oossuuu754 03-04-2015 11:30 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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So we are still waiting to get the ECM back from Larry's Elec to see if that is the issue with the Engine Shutdown. In the meantime I did get my tag for Cecil. Think it will fit in perfect.

Spblack 03-04-2015 03:48 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by oossuuu754 (Post 7044126)
SKYMANGS:
After the paint dried I starting the aging process on the visor and mirrors.
what did you use to spray it for aging?

oossuuu754 03-04-2015 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by oossuuu754 (Post 6845377)
I completely stripped/sandblasted the parts that I wanted to age. Flat Black Primer then painted them. After it dried for a few days I then sanded the entire part with mixture of coarse, medium and fine grit sanding disk on my orbital to give the pain the weathered look.

To make the rust you first need to completely sand any spot you want to rust to bare metal. Then you mix up a spray bottle with these ingredients.

16 oz Hydrogen Peroxide (fresh bottle un open is best)
2 oz white vinegar
1/2 Tbsp of Salt

lightly spray the bare metal and rust will form almost immediately. Let this dry then repeat. The more time you repeat the process it the darker it will be. You can also use a small propane torch to speed up the drying process.

After the rust has dried for about 24 hours, take fresh small paint brush and gently remove any extremely loose rust pieces. I use leaf blower to blow the loose particles away. Be careful because most of the rust will wipe away at this point.

After you removed the loose particles you need to treat and seal the rust with Pentrol. You can buy this at Lowes or Home Depot in the paint department. This will adhere it surface.

Lastly you should clear the patina with a satin or gloss clear. I am going to do that in about a year.

It is not as difficult as this sounds, but it does take a little time sanding.
Go to post 17 on this thread

skymangs 03-05-2015 09:17 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Nice... I love the plate! Expecting the ECM to arrive today or tomorrow.

oossuuu754 03-09-2015 10:20 AM
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SKYMANGS:
After 6 hours of fruitless engine diagnostics I thought I should actually accomplish something today. So, Cecil's new arm rests and inside visor went in today. These are 55-59 two tone arm rests in Silver and Black. They look right at home here though!

oossuuu754 03-16-2015 10:12 AM
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Cecil is still trying to be diagnosed for his engine ailment. Until then he did get a few minor details buttoned up. New Visor and a NOS 58/59 GMC day/night mirror.

Advanced Design 03-16-2015 07:31 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Cool parts. ECM didn't fix the drivability concern?

oossuuu754 03-17-2015 01:40 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7093132)
Cool parts. ECM didn't fix the drivability concern?
AD - nope it wasn't the ECM. But the good news is now Cecil's engine is fixed!!! :ennyd:

Chris was determined to get Cecil running so he trailered him 3 hours each way to get diagnostics. I will let him go into details but I am just happy that Cecil lives.

Hopefully we can get a test drive video up sometime today or tomorrow!

oossuuu754 03-17-2015 06:06 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Arrrg! Just got off the phone with Chris and I'll be darned if Cecil's transmission is busted. Third gear is shot. On a lighter note Chris did say that it runs like a bat out of hell in first and second gear. :devil:

oldman3 03-17-2015 07:48 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Hate to hear about the tranny, but glad the engine is going good...Jim

T Hilde 03-17-2015 08:31 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Darn, what's that old saying "if it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all"

Pretty soon all the bugs will be out and you'll be cruising with a $h!t eating grin.

skymangs 03-17-2015 08:53 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Jim; you already know all about my luck with craigslist transmissions!!!! :lol:

skymangs 03-17-2015 09:10 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
OK, so here is the whole story on the TPI quitting issue. I took the truck 4hrs to West Plains, MO. To see my buddy, the be all and end all of GM stand alone fuel injection, Brendan Patten (he operates the web site "lt1swap.com" and is an industry leader in developing software and pioneering new stand alone swaps. Only the best for Cecil!

After discussing all the steps I had taken, he was scratching his head as well. Brendan used a GM scan tool to read real time data, and noticed that the MAP sensor vaccum appeared to be responding sluggishly. The culprit was a piece of mud dauber nest lodged in the vaccum fitting for the MAP sensor (on the bottom rear of the intake). It was causing intermittent vaccum loss to the MAP and dumping fuel to compensate for an misinterpreted lean condition. What the hell! A mud dauber nest??? Really? I never would have found that!

Guess that should have been expected since it sat in an Oklahoma barn for 27 years LoL...

I went to get some miles on her today, but as soon as it hits 3rd gear it just revs free.... Runs like a striped ape in 1st and second though! I should have a video up tomorrow.

Advanced Design 03-17-2015 09:48 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Glad you have the engine concern fixed and sorry to hear about the transmission. Hopefully no more bugs!

oossuuu754 03-17-2015 10:09 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Well at least he is moving and "road worthy". Someone PM'd me about the new April truck of the month contest "Do you drive that" What do think does Cecil meet the criteria for it since he he now moving on his own?

oldman3 03-17-2015 11:19 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by skymangs (Post 7094894)
OK, so here is the whole story on the TPI quitting issue. I took the truck 4hrs to West Plains, MO. To see my buddy, the be all and end all of GM stand alone fuel injection, Brendan Patten.
Damn Chris, wish I had know, Brendan lives about 10 minutes from my place, we could have hooked up...Jim

lower50's 03-18-2015 12:13 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Great news about the motor. That type of problem can make you start to second guess yourself, but a mud dauber nest. Why would you ever think to look for something like that. Guess that's why we have guru's. Sucks about tranny.

918733 03-18-2015 12:14 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
We call'em dirt dobbers had one clog up the vent tube on the trans on my Harley and it was building up pressure and forcing fluid out from around the clutch cable couldn't figure that leak out had a buddy who had the same problem and figured it out

skymangs 03-18-2015 08:00 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Awe damn Jim. Missed opportunity. I'm sure I'll come up with an excuse to go back again. LoL

My vote for truck of the month goes to Cecil, but I may be biased.


FREAKIN MUD DAUBERS!!!

oossuuu754 03-20-2015 02:07 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Here is a short video of Cecil proving he is road worthy. He runs good in first and second. Re man tranny going in hopefully next week.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=717777815008048

oossuuu754 03-21-2015 03:44 PM
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Here are few glamour shots of Cecil

oossuuu754 03-21-2015 03:47 PM
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Looks like a one at a time upload

oossuuu754 03-21-2015 03:48 PM
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One more

MIKESAD50 03-21-2015 03:57 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Turned out very Nice

T Hilde 03-21-2015 04:46 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Looking studly

Sim6 03-21-2015 05:24 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Looks amazing!

Advanced Design 03-21-2015 07:51 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
He's got the look! Nailed it!

oldman3 03-21-2015 09:21 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Very nice, looks great...Jim

skymangs 03-21-2015 10:59 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Thanks all... this was a fun build!

lower50's 03-23-2015 06:13 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Wow looks amazing !!!!!!!!!

oossuuu754 03-23-2015 06:19 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Well just got confirmation that Cecil will be a finalist in the April truck if the Month contest. SKYMANGS time to rally the troops and let's get you your first of many truck of the months.

skymangs 03-23-2015 08:50 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Awesome Shawn! Bart is coming tomorrow afternoon to do some pressure testing, and take it back to his shop for a trans if need be.

51chevytruck 03-23-2015 09:54 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Shawn/Chris Beautiful truck. I also think you guys nailed the stance, can you tell me what backspacing the rims have? I either missed it or cannot find it in your posts.

Thanks
Tom

oossuuu754 03-23-2015 10:23 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by 51chevytruck (Post 7103278)
Shawn/Chris Beautiful truck. I also think you guys nailed the stance, can you tell me what backspacing the rims have? I either missed it or cannot find it in your posts.

Thanks
Tom
Thank you Tom. Sorry I didn't post the info sooner. Here's the specs on the wheels.

The fronts are ridler 695 18x8, 5x4.75 +0 4.5"

The Rears are ridler 695 20x10, 5x4.75 +0 5.5"

Hope this helps. If you going to run the tires that I am it will be challenging as Chris has alluded. He made some crazy mods to his cab brackets not to mention drop leafs and spindles just to get the stance right. Also there will be some rub up front if you crank the wheel for super sharp turn. This is something I am willing to live with for now just to get the look.

oossuuu754 03-23-2015 10:33 PM
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Chris also posted a better drive video on his Facebook page. Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=718314184954411

T Hilde 03-23-2015 10:47 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Sweet, great job Sarge! I'm ready to vote.

oossuuu754 03-24-2015 08:34 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Here is the link to the April Truck of the Month Contest. Chris, myself and Cecil appreciate your vote! http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=664706


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