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06-21-2007, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Francisco, Ca
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Where do i stop?
I got a donor truck to pull the automatic transmission out with the engine---and was going to use the steering column also. Once i pulled the engine out of the receiving truck and had the front clip off I decided to paint the firewall. So now i have to pick a paint color( some sorta of light blue--any suggestions?) And now I'll need a paint gun. The donor truck has better front fenders. So i needed new inner fenders and radiator support so i ordered them from ece. Since i was getting truck freight i wanted to fill the pallet so got a drop kit, and with the front clip off it should be easy to install right? Ordered new patch panels for the cab and body mounts and new rubber for under the truck. And also with the front clip off it seems a heck of a lot easier to to patch the front end. the frame is easily to seal now so i want to put some pore 15 on there. I have a new wire harness and wonder if i should install it now or wait to later but the wiring was a mess so i don't know....
i just started 4 days ago and this is my first project. i was hoping to get it all up and running by next week.  i wanted it to be a drivable restoration and also a daily driver. ---but as i get more and more into it I realize that i have to just stop taking it a part and get it running again. But where do i stop?
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06-21-2007, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Montgomery, Al.
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Re: Where do i stop?
Stop where you are.
Step away from the tools.......I'm just kiddin with ya. I would like to offer you some advice that I did not follow myself.. Sit down and write up a plan of action and stick to it. The first thing to do to the trucks in question, Then the second and so on. It sortta like a "Honeydoo" list for your trucks. Hope that helps. |
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06-21-2007, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky.
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Re: Where do i stop?
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stop where you are RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I suffer from this very fever. the only cure is too give me some of that MONEY you been spending. deffinately sounds like you have the bug, but take my advice, you'd better slow down a bit before you get burned out, good luck on the build and I will speak for everyone on here........................  Eric |
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06-21-2007, 01:00 PM
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Out of the carpool lane.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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Re: Where do i stop?
"Where do I stop?"
Dude, that's like asking the dope fiend "how do I quit?" You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave....
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06-21-2007, 01:35 PM
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chrome makes it go FASTER!
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cleveland Tennessee
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Re: Where do i stop?
Priorities first. What do you need versus what do you want. I'vealso found it helpful to let a friend look at my "honey-do" list. Sometimes it's better to put it all back together, get 'er running then look again at your list. It's easier to maintain a positive outlook if you can drive the truck instead of it sittting in pieces in the garage. Just my thoughts.
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06-21-2007, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: south dakota
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Re: Where do i stop?
It never stops.
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06-21-2007, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Where do i stop?
Do one thing at a time and do it right. There's nothing worse than having something take a month to complete, except having 10 things going on at the same time that never get complete. Learn from the wise men and women on this forum. Most have been there, done that on every aspect of these trucks.
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