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Old 09-02-2012, 04:07 AM   #1
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I am brand new to this world and I have to say I am amazed by all of the incredible work that I have seen. It is also a pleasant surprise to find a community of people dedicated to helping each other. I am glad to be here.

My bio dad bought this truck brand new in 1965. He drove the heck out of it for many years, wrenching' on sprint cars around Northern California. I have many fond memories associated with this truck and the tracks we visited.

The truck has been sitting for almost 30 years. I've had it for 15 years, but I haven't been able to get started because of money, school, work, marriage, building a house, money, etc. The time has come.
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:27 AM   #2
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:34 AM   #3
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Old 09-02-2012, 10:52 AM   #4
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Welcome aboard and have a great time with your truck, cool history, and we like lots of pics...
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Old 09-02-2012, 11:35 AM   #5
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Welcome from the land of hockey pucks, maple syrup, and Neil Young
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Old 09-02-2012, 01:55 PM   #6
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I think it is in decent shape considering how long it has been sitting.
I appreciate the warm welcome and I'm open to any and all advice. Because I've been around this truck my entire life, I'd like to keep it as original as possible-I want to save the exotic stuff for my next build. I would like to get this thing on the road by April (hahahahaha!) I plan on driving it several times a week when "finished."
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Old 09-02-2012, 01:58 PM   #7
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Old 09-02-2012, 02:01 PM   #8
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I think I have it figured.
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Old 09-02-2012, 02:02 PM   #9
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I plan on making a new bed out of Cedar.
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Old 09-02-2012, 02:06 PM   #10
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Many years ago, this door was t-boned. It has been drilled and pulled and coated with pounds of Bondo. This is the worst part of the body.
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Old 09-02-2012, 01:57 PM   #11
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oops. did I mention I was new here? honestly, they looked good upon upload.
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Old 09-02-2012, 02:55 PM   #12
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Was it a blue truck coated in red primer?
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:25 PM   #13
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Hi Shok, it was green. It's had that same red/purple primer since the early 80s. I'll post more pics.
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:32 PM   #14
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cab is full of pieces and parts, dead spiders, etc
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:36 PM   #15
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Probably the first time this truck has been inside since it left the factory.
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Old 09-02-2012, 04:50 PM   #16
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The initial plan was to get this thing wired and on the road as soon as possible.
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Old 09-02-2012, 08:36 PM   #17
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That color looks real good when done right. Here it is in a satin. I shot my truck in the speed blue today. It lays down and covers great.

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Old 09-03-2012, 03:09 AM   #18
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In the other pics it does look like the green my truck was originally painted, for the time being I've rattle canned it with a green that's close to that hot rod flatz green. I like the look but I know it's not for everyone.
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Old 09-03-2012, 07:46 AM   #19
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It looks solid doesn't look to be to bad from the pics keep wrenching on it and you will be on the road in no time
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:14 AM   #20
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It looks solid doesn't look to be to bad from the pics keep wrenching on it and you will be on the road in no time
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Thanks Solo. Unfortunately, I am only able to wrench on the weekends. It's in my pop's garage about an hour away. Too much work and too much soccer during the week. But there's no turning back now.
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:22 AM   #21
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https://picasaweb.google.com/oldskoo...80443236750146

trying to figure out these pictures. I've noticed my pictures are smaller. I've been uploading from the computer and now I'm trying to link to Picasa.
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:08 AM   #22
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That color looks real good when done right. Here it is in a satin. I shot my truck in the speed blue today. It lays down and covers great.

It's not my favorite color, but it does look good. I saw it or a similar color on a Peterbilt today. I'll look for picks of your speed blue.
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Old 09-16-2012, 10:38 AM   #23
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Welcome aboard!! How much rust does it have? It looks pretty solid.
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Welcome aboard!! How much rust does it have? It looks pretty solid.
Hi Alan,

Some rust, but not bad. Some problems with the cab floor, but thats about it.
I haven't done much over the past few months, but I'll post pics of what I've done. Feel free to offer advice
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