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myoldchevytruck · 03-27-2008, 04:07 AM

In between the rain and wind, we actually have had some really nice days here in South Florida (South of Ft Lauderdale). My son and I worked on a bunch of things. Here's what we've been doing:

Front bumpers been in the garage for a year. The chrome gives her some attitude!

Received my bed strips from Mar-K. The wood: 5 1/4" pressure treated deck wood plained down to 3/4" then golden oak stained and clear coated...It's temporary - still have tons of body work. Didn't want to spend $400+, just need to cover the rear end, fuel tank, etc.

My son went crazy with the paint cans - but the red and black look really good. Converted from a 3 on the tree to an automatic column. I know, I still have to pull out that floor shifter. Can't possibly use both.

All you guys that have sold me the "little" parts, Thanks. Harry

72BlckButy · 03-27-2008, 04:30 AM

Lookin' good, I like the upgrades.

Sequoyah · 03-27-2008, 06:55 AM

The bumper looks good

What did you use pressure treated for?

myoldchevytruck · 03-27-2008, 07:20 AM

I picked it up for less than $5.00 per board. Since it's only temporary, I figured it would work out just fine until we do body work and prep for paint. As stated, I didn't see paying for good hardwood when theres so much more to do first. Just needed to cover the rear end.

Premium72 · 03-27-2008, 07:44 AM

hell yeah!!1

HoupPhotography · 03-27-2008, 08:17 AM

I like the red & black, but I'm a little partial

It might be cool to keep both shifters in, and make people scratch their heads.....

**ScottH** · 03-27-2008, 05:49 PM

Harry, truck is looking really good.

Scott

myoldchevytruck · 03-27-2008, 05:52 PM

Thanks Scott

blue 71 · 03-27-2008, 06:14 PM

I think the treated lumber looks good. Did planeing it make it look lighter?
around here our treated lumber has a dark green tint to it. With staining
and clear coat it should look good for a long time.

Richard

myoldchevytruck · 03-27-2008, 06:43 PM

Blue71,

Little Rock...Ole' Stomping Grounds. Actually, Little Rock AFB from 81-85. I picked through the Pressure Treated Wood for the lightest boards at Home Depot and then searched for the straightest 8 footers.

03-27-2008, 04:07 AM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	We've been busy the last few days In between the rain and wind, we actually have had some really nice days here in South Florida (South of Ft Lauderdale). My son and I worked on a bunch of things. Here's what we've been doing: Front bumpers been in the garage for a year. The chrome gives her some attitude! Received my bed strips from Mar-K. The wood: 5 1/4" pressure treated deck wood plained down to 3/4" then golden oak stained and clear coated...It's temporary - still have tons of body work. Didn't want to spend $400+, just need to cover the rear end, fuel tank, etc. My son went crazy with the paint cans - but the red and black look really good. Converted from a 3 on the tree to an automatic column. I know, I still have to pull out that floor shifter. Can't possibly use both. All you guys that have sold me the "little" parts, Thanks. Harry __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

03-27-2008, 04:30 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: We've been busy the last few days Lookin' good, I like the upgrades. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-27-2008, 06:55 AM	#3
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: We've been busy the last few days The bumper looks good What did you use pressure treated for? __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

03-27-2008, 07:20 AM	#4
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: We've been busy the last few days I picked it up for less than $5.00 per board. Since it's only temporary, I figured it would work out just fine until we do body work and prep for paint. As stated, I didn't see paying for good hardwood when theres so much more to do first. Just needed to cover the rear end. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

03-27-2008, 07:44 AM	#5
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: We've been busy the last few days hell yeah!!1 __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

03-27-2008, 08:17 AM	#6
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: We've been busy the last few days I like the red & black, but I'm a little partial It might be cool to keep both shifters in, and make people scratch their heads.....

03-27-2008, 05:49 PM	#7
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: We've been busy the last few days Harry, truck is looking really good. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

03-27-2008, 05:52 PM	#8
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: We've been busy the last few days Thanks Scott __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

03-27-2008, 06:14 PM	#9
blue 71 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bryant, Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: We've been busy the last few days I think the treated lumber looks good. Did planeing it make it look lighter? around here our treated lumber has a dark green tint to it. With staining and clear coat it should look good for a long time. Richard

03-27-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: We've been busy the last few days Blue71, Little Rock...Ole' Stomping Grounds. Actually, Little Rock AFB from 81-85. I picked through the Pressure Treated Wood for the lightest boards at Home Depot and then searched for the straightest 8 footers. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors



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