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Dude I've got the same gun for non critical areas ...for the price you can't beat it ...consistent spray pattern, good atomization and best of all cheap

How much were those shocks, and are they single or mono tube?

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Put my 12bolt back in, finally got it finished

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Bought a replacement cab.
Picking it up tomorrow.
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Drove the gmc everywhere, worked on the tailgate........

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Did a bit more work on developing the technique for the fauxtina on my stepside bed. The bed had shiney spots from the areas that were low and didn't get sanded. I used my hand finishing sander with a green Scotchbrite attached. This helped, and was quick and easy, but there was still some gloss. I then used some full strength degreaser (Purple Power) and simply wiped it on with a shop rage, then removed it with a dry shop rag. That did the trick and was also pretty easy.

So the technique is now defined, now I just gotta find the time to do the rest of the truck :rolleyes: I am sure most of ya would agree that working for a livin' is way over-rated. :me2:

(if your curious about primer and how it was applied check out my build thread. The primer application is the key to the look)...

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This last photo shows the lack of gloss of the "finished" product. The faux-tina process isn't for the faint of heart, once the gloss coat is sprayed over the rolled on primer the paint looks hideous. The sanding, scotchbrite and chemical de-glossing brings it back to some level of decency... well arguably so. I know a lot of people hate it. That's ok, variety is the spice of life and I gotta tell ya'll I am having a grand ole time working on this.
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Got her washed up and ready to take an early morning drive to the ventura nationals.;)
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Not a heck of a lot. My supervisor took half the day off so I brought in my passenger side inner fender in to work so I could pressure wash, media blast and weld up all the factory and PO's holes. Unfortunately after pressure washing I discovered that the inner fenders were undercoated in places so I couldn't media blast it. I have to go after it with the heat gun and a putty knife first. I plan on getting one of those $170.00 - 22 circut wiring harnesses off eRape and running my wiring down the inside of the frame rails. That way I can run an internally regulated alternator, get rid ot the voltage regulator, move the horn between the grille and the radiator support and mount a NOS radiator over flow bottle that I have for a 71 Cadillac. It should fit perfect. I'm actually looking forward to going to the graveyard shift for the next 3 months. I plan on getting a LOT done on my truck durning that time as long we have no major break downs at my work while I'm on graves.
I'm pretty lucky. At my work they have a 100 TON press, 1 Bridgeport mill, 1 steam cleaner, 2 pressure washers, 2 TIG welders, 2 arc welders, 3 MIG welders, 2 lathes but one is down right now, 1 band saw, 1 chop saw, etc, etc. they should know better than leave me unsupervised during a shift.:lol:

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lets see...a few nights ago...i painted the engine bay and the motor. today i put the 22's on it. i think im going to have to change the rear wheel studs...they are not long enough....

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I replaced the 5 1/2 year old dry rotted tires so I can now roll it in and out of the hobby shop. Let the games begin tomorrow with the tear down process.

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Well not sure this really counts but.....I opened up the new boxes for the prostreet build.....and well it's a great day.

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Been wanting to get into airbrush for a long time. This is my first attempt. It's easier than people think, just get some stencils and you can play to your hearts content. I think i'll try some flames next.

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IT"S ALIVE!!!!!The engine i pulled out of the wrecked 65 fired up in the 66 ,i ran it for about ten minutes ,still have to tune carb and set timining but it ran!!!!need to find some tires that hold air so i can see if the used tranny works or not....and i had a extra gas tank for my 54 ford sedan,that i did ruff measurements on and should fit right inbetween frame rails no problem its a 17 gallon ,still need to find out the ohms for sender.
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Well , I got the engine in the 63 today .. It would like to have killed me .. Every thing had to be reworked nothing went together like I had hoped it would ,missed the fact there was a broken bolt in the rear of the head so the last header bolt will have to wait .. I found one like it on the left side before dropping it in and it was an easy one to remove .... the P/S works , I ran it for a minute , no leaks , it is charging ,so all I have to do is finish weld the steering shaft and install the new radiator...

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Sounds like a very busy day dude

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Rolled outside this morning, first time on all for tires since last November

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Well, it's a start but here is what my father in law and I accomplished today.

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Little bit more progress today.
Not bad from a couple of country boyz huh.........

Quote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRX4mlFi06A

Dang I am tired..........
I'm going grab a glass of sweet tea, watch some TV, and go to bed.
Can't wait to get this dang truck done!
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Wow! I thought I had a good day working on my truck...looks like you just killed me in the progress category. :lol:

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Well that would explain it. I only worked about 3-4 hours on mine today.

Real nice truck!

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Hey Bud finally got the box on now that's progress, that is one cool truck and that's the color yellow I like the most. What's the plan for the bed floor?...Vernski:burnout:

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[QUOTE=1Bad62Pro/Street;4880215][B]Little bit more progress today.
Not bad from a couple of country boyz huh.........

Please don't take my question wrong but I am curious as to why you are fabing up such big wheel tubs when the top and sides of the tire don't come anywhere near the top of the tubs?
Do you have an Air Ride setup or something that will take the tires up further in the wheel tubs.
Again, just curious.:confused:

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What are the measurements for that tank losthope including the flange that extends out on the sides...Thanx

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[quote=66-PMD-GMC;4880462]You ever seen the top fuelers when they nail it and the tires get real tall???

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length with flange is 28 1/2 and width with flange is 23 and has a 5/8 flange all the way around......so tank size is 27 1/4 for length and and 21 3/4 width....from inside frame rail to inside frame rail is 27 3/4 and tank is 27 1/4 it will have a little bit of flange sitting on rails ...will most likely have to add flat stock on rails to get more meat or just strap the tank, and thats with the length going left to right looking at back of truck.......if you flip the tank length going tailgate to cab with gas filler at the back it will just be floating inbetween rails youd have to strap tank....you have to move cross supports.....the tank measure's 8inch's in height and if you put the tank flush to the bottom of the bed supports it hangs down to the bottom of side fenders (bottom of bed support braces to bottom of fender measures around 8 inchs),you would see the tank a little from the back if your not running a bumper.......if you notch the bed support braces like i seen some other guys do it would really tuck up in there... the only thing you would have to do to tank is make the filler stick straight up instead of at a angle......still gonna find out the ohms on sending unit..

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Are you running with the stock gas gauge,,? VDO should be able to tell you, or go to Vintage Ford.....

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im gonna ask the guys on the 52-56 ford guys on the hamb somebody will know for sure, in my ford parts catalog's they show 6v and 12v sending units just dont say what ohms.!! it would be nice if its the same as stock truck gauge. i think i have another spare 54 ford gas tank (i have owned a couple 54's) if my tank install goes well and your intrested you can have it ,,if i still have it.

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Took lots of measurements to fit replacement quarter panel.

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Sure was!! I remember doing it 20 odd years ago it was a snap , now I wonder how I ever did ... used to be fun , now it is too much like work !!! Glad I had AC in the shop ......

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Can't vouch for the accuracy of the following... found it online from a reputable company, DENNIS CARPENTER :

FORD FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT - Part Number 99A-9275
6 or 12 volt. MUST USE ORIGINAL DASH GUAGES 14-18 OHMS FULL 88-94 OHMS EMPTY
w/ Float & Gasket also fits Mercury 1953 1954 1955

http://www.parts123.com/index/google...X-99A-9275.htm

Hope this helps,

John

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[quote=shrunken66stroker;4880531]Yes, but M/T street tires don't grow like eagle top fueler slicks. Not even close.
I am just curious about his goal with his build.
My 63 has stock wheel houses that I widened 4" and they have more than enough room all the way around for my 21" wide M/T. I like the stock sleeper look.
Some people put big wheel tubs in for visual effect.
Maybe he is going for the "back halved" effect.
The hood looks like it is off a pro stock.
I dunno. That's why I asked. It's an interesting direction he has taken.

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mounted and plumed the carb , valve covers and got the timing close. ........ she fired last night :)

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Hmmmm where to start....I bought a "new" bed.....(red one)

Took Old bed off(don't like the Chop done to it) what a bear it was...Me, Myself, And I took it off, oh yeah the cherry picker helped LOL

And the blue step side I am selling......FYI its a short bed complete with tail gate......

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started part two up the aframe upgrade for the cross drilled rotors
with new moog parts ...:chevy: took a little time to gett the old ones out
tomarrow will put the new ones on .:lol::chevy::metal:

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will order up a driveshaft tomorrow, did some more wiring, running the bulk down inside the frame out of sight, really like the AAW kit, and the dual relay trinary kit from old air

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Lowered the rear using the Jeep TJ rear springs, I also changed the trailing arms because the old ones were bent, new poly bushings too! Does anyone have a spare drivers lower shock mount that you don't need? Mine is junk.
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Pic of bent trailing arms!
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Nice Lambert! Brought it down quite a bit, Looks great!!!

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Thanks for the kind words, I would have gone lower all the way around but this truck will be a daily driver and will see 10,000 miles a year.