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Longhorn Man · 07-21-2002, 11:01 PM

you ever get to a point that you actually think your getting somewhere....but realize you should be alot further?
The plan was to have the engine out today... guess not for a couple more weeks huh?
Bummer.

*racedvl* · 07-21-2002, 11:08 PM

Why a couple more weeks?

Looks like the darn thing is gonna fall out!! If you wern't painting small parts, you would have her out by tonight!!

crazy longhorn · 07-21-2002, 11:08 PM

I know that feeling longhorn.......just keep tellin myself that real hotrods dont have paint

*racedvl* · 07-21-2002, 11:11 PM

And what's that smoky haze?~!?! You smoking dubies instead of pulling that engine??? I had the engine and trans on the floor in 1 hour and 15min, when I did my 69. The 2nd day I owned it!!! You get you arse off that computer and go finish it now!!!

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2002, 11:11 PM

A couple more weeks becouse I don't have a hoist, and I'll be going to Michigan next Friday, and the hoist rental ppl are closed on sunday (my other day off), so I won't be able to get to it untill the following friday.
I keep reminding myself to not smoke while takin pics....

*racedvl* · 07-21-2002, 11:16 PM

LOL!!

Hutch · 07-22-2002, 12:30 AM

You are on your way.
My project truck was taken apart by the previous owner.
Now all I have to do is pick up where he left off and that is even a struggle sometimes.
Your truck looks like a nice original candidate for a restore.
How far do you intend to go with it?

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2002, 12:40 AM

Eventually, I'll take it back to original but better...all body work and all...but I can't even dream that far into the future. For now, just getting it running and titled and all that fun crap is all I really need to do.
Is that 68 of yours a 50th annv truck? It sure looks like it...at least, the bed anyways.

Hutch · 07-22-2002, 12:51 AM

I know what you mean?
Just to have it running inspected and on the road is a big acomplishment in itself.
Yes the 68 is an anniversary model.
I have a long way to go with it. I was in the middle of finishing up the 71 when I found it. The previous owner had taken it apart and wanted to bail. He placed an ad in the local paper for parts and I got there before he sold off anything and took the whole project. Not what I was intending on doing but I needed some thing else to take up space in the garage :- )

Super Chevy · 07-22-2002, 02:35 AM

lookin good andy

jay-dawg · 07-22-2002, 03:58 AM

wholly sh!t I thought that was one of them ghostly haze that I keep on watchin on tv about.

oh well....had me for a moment.

jay

*racedvl* · 07-22-2002, 08:11 AM

Hey Andy, I have that same cr@ppy MVP floor jack!

Bamm · 07-22-2002, 12:50 PM

Hi, my name is Jerry and I own a MVP jack. You can't beat them for the price though........ They aren't too heavy to take in a junk yard also..........JB

XXL · 07-22-2002, 03:13 PM

I'm bored at work...

woodrow59 · 07-22-2002, 03:59 PM

I think MVP should start sponsoring this board,,,,,,,,,I,ve got one too !!!!!! LOL Oh and Longhornmail,,,,,,how did you get those smoke looking special effects ?????? My camera didn't come with that setting !!! LOL

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2002, 04:53 PM

LOL @ all of you.
Warning for all you MVP owners...those things are junk. I was jacking up the old Mighty Morphi Power Ranger, ('88 ford Ranger XLT for those who don't know) And the frikken thing bent and collapsed. It was my dad's jack at that point, but i figured i'd keep it for light duty use. (you know...like a one ton Longhorn) It only leaves 3 wheel depressions in the soft asphault instead of 4.

*racedvl* · 07-22-2002, 10:55 PM

Look out Andy!!! It's a kitten killer!!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2002, 11:09 PM

LOL!!!

lukecp · 07-22-2002, 11:11 PM

Guess what....i own a crappie MVP jack too

. My model is the 5000lb. version that costs like $30 at wally-world. I don't trust it very much....the second i get the truck to the height i need, i slide a set of jackstands underneath it. I have a phobia of being crushed by a truck falling off the jack, lol.

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2002, 11:14 PM

I had a 68 cougar that rolled off the ramps and dragged me with it. (i was under it) It is NOT FUN, use the jack stands and chock blocks when on ramps.

07-21-2002, 11:01 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	work progress??? you ever get to a point that you actually think your getting somewhere....but realize you should be alot further? The plan was to have the engine out today... guess not for a couple more weeks huh? Bummer. Attached Images

07-21-2002, 11:11 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	A couple more weeks becouse I don't have a hoist, and I'll be going to Michigan next Friday, and the hoist rental ppl are closed on sunday (my other day off), so I won't be able to get to it untill the following friday. I keep reminding myself to not smoke while takin pics.... Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-21-2002 at 11:15 PM.

07-22-2002, 12:30 AM	#7
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	You are on your way. My project truck was taken apart by the previous owner. Now all I have to do is pick up where he left off and that is even a struggle sometimes. Your truck looks like a nice original candidate for a restore. How far do you intend to go with it? __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

07-22-2002, 12:51 AM	#9
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	I know what you mean? Just to have it running inspected and on the road is a big acomplishment in itself. Yes the 68 is an anniversary model. I have a long way to go with it. I was in the middle of finishing up the 71 when I found it. The previous owner had taken it apart and wanted to bail. He placed an ad in the local paper for parts and I got there before he sold off anything and took the whole project. Not what I was intending on doing but I needed some thing else to take up space in the garage :- ) __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

07-22-2002, 03:58 AM	#11
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	wholly sh!t I thought that was one of them ghostly haze that I keep on watchin on tv about. oh well....had me for a moment. jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-21-2002, 11:08 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Why a couple more weeks? Looks like the darn thing is gonna fall out!! If you wern't painting small parts, you would have her out by tonight!!

07-21-2002, 11:08 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I know that feeling longhorn.......just keep tellin myself that real hotrods dont have paint

07-21-2002, 11:16 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	LOL!!

07-22-2002, 12:40 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Eventually, I'll take it back to original but better...all body work and all...but I can't even dream that far into the future. For now, just getting it running and titled and all that fun crap is all I really need to do. Is that 68 of yours a 50th annv truck? It sure looks like it...at least, the bed anyways.

07-22-2002, 02:35 AM	#10
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	lookin good andy

07-22-2002, 08:11 AM	#12
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Hey Andy, I have that same cr@ppy MVP floor jack!

07-22-2002, 12:50 PM	#13
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Hi, my name is Jerry and I own a MVP jack. You can't beat them for the price though........ They aren't too heavy to take in a junk yard also..........JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-22-2002, 03:13 PM	#14
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07-22-2002, 03:59 PM	#15
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	I think MVP should start sponsoring this board,,,,,,,,,I,ve got one too !!!!!! LOL Oh and Longhornmail,,,,,,how did you get those smoke looking special effects ?????? My camera didn't come with that setting !!! LOL __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

07-22-2002, 04:53 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL @ all of you. Warning for all you MVP owners...those things are junk. I was jacking up the old Mighty Morphi Power Ranger, ('88 ford Ranger XLT for those who don't know) And the frikken thing bent and collapsed. It was my dad's jack at that point, but i figured i'd keep it for light duty use. (you know...like a one ton Longhorn) It only leaves 3 wheel depressions in the soft asphault instead of 4.



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07-22-2002, 10:55 PM	#17
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Look out Andy!!! It's a kitten killer!!!!!!!

07-22-2002, 11:09 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL!!!

07-22-2002, 11:11 PM	#19
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Guess what....i own a crappie MVP jack too . My model is the 5000lb. version that costs like $30 at wally-world. I don't trust it very much....the second i get the truck to the height i need, i slide a set of jackstands underneath it. I have a phobia of being crushed by a truck falling off the jack, lol. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-22-2002, 11:14 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I had a 68 cougar that rolled off the ramps and dragged me with it. (i was under it) It is NOT FUN, use the jack stands and chock blocks when on ramps.

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