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litew8 · 09-13-2012, 09:57 PM

Solar powered gable fan.

litew8 · 09-22-2012, 05:27 PM

Rumor has it - Warren County Customs (WCC) has gone out of business

Their website is pulled http://www.warrencountycustomsllc.com/
That's what stupidity gets you

doubleb's69 · 09-23-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

Rumor has it - Warren County Customs (WCC) has gone out of business

Their website is pulled http://www.warrencountycustomsllc.com/
That's what stupidity gets you

My wife works with the mother of one of the audio guys that worked for them. She said that the owners wife took $50,000 and left him, and this is why they have had all of their project trucks and such on craigslist so he could try to keep afloat. I don't know how much of this is true, but thats the talk from one of the employees.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-24-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

My wife works with the mother of one of the audio guys that worked for them. She said that the owners wife took $50,000 and left him, and this is why they have had all of their project trucks and such on craigslist so he could try to keep afloat. I don't know how much of this is true, but thats the talk from one of the employees.

Oh boy, you can go get cheap stuff for the right prices there soon.

litew8 · 10-20-2012, 03:13 PM

Sept. pics w/no comments

Low Elco · 10-20-2012, 03:36 PM

Who got a disco vette?
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litew8 · 10-20-2012, 03:39 PM

What you really mean is who got a disco vette painted (my brother's work) purple.

not me, some dude

bollybib · 10-21-2012, 11:05 AM

The garage looks good. I bet you'll have fun filling it up with all your stuff !

Low Elco · 10-21-2012, 01:27 PM

Purple=pimpin'! Nice work on the shop.
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litew8 · 10-21-2012, 01:54 PM

Thanks Jim and Low. The purple people eater clashes with its own interior. The car was originally brown, so is the interior - still.

The garage turned out nice, 36'x24' deep. 12'x24' designated shop area. It'll be different having a new garage with a new 71' sitting inside.

All of the wood shown to build the bench was left over from the construction.

litew8 · 10-27-2012, 08:43 PM

edit

sourkraut · 10-28-2012, 05:31 PM

nice project

gdavis · 10-28-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Installing the intake -

Tackeling the (front) frame before dropping the block/transmission (after lines).
Proper breathing apparatus and ventilation used and recommended.

Coat 1 complete, moving onto the 2nd coating -

Finished. Will hit the underside with rubber in a can before engine/transmission.

Real quick...
Pan/transmission before -

After -
First coat Zero Rust Red for oil pan (second coat will be a black of a different product) -

Cast

south side!

Looks good, wha color is that on the oil pan

litew8 · 10-29-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourkraut

nice project

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

Looks good, wha color is that on the oil pan

Thanks

In that picture, it is zero rust red that was a deep red like maroon. I painted it later with a black undercoating.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2012, 03:43 PM

Nice work on your garage! Did I see where you were building corner shelves? I'd really like to take time and build shelves for mine some day! How soon is your truck getting new paint? And does your brother want more work? The guy that painted my truck didn't do a very good job and I'm going to have it redone before spring. And I have a 76 K30 I'd like to get sprayed too.

Low Elco · 10-30-2012, 08:11 AM

Ooooooh, shiny shiny! Cool new parts!
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litew8 · 10-30-2012, 12:10 PM

nah, it's a mistake. Thanks Ryan

My truck was to be my brother's last LARGE project. Not sure he'd want more. We'll be getting back to work on the truck soon (next week). No corner shelves in the garage, but I have some plywood left over for a later project (couple more shelves). The purple disco vette, before the guy took it home, my brother told him to bring it back later and he'll finish sanding / buffing. The guy said ok, but turns out he took some sand paper to it himself and screwed up the whole thing. Sanded through many places and sanded all edges. Totally messed it up.

for him

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-30-2012, 03:25 PM

Man, some people don't have a clue huh? He was probably thinking he'd save some money but now it'll cost him double. That is the exact reason why I don't like final sanding for a buff. I hate going through!

litew8 · 10-31-2012, 12:30 PM

yeah, he shouldn't have done it.
I guess you're not suppose to sand the edges either.

doubleb's69 · 10-31-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

yeah, he shouldn't have done it.
I guess you're not suppose to sand the edges either.

It doesn't take long to screw up the edges. I remember learning how to color sand and buff in college. There were 27 guys in my class and dang near as many screwed up panels on the first try.

It got easier as the time went on and I got good at it. Now I havn't buffed anything in about 8 years and would be nervous the whole time.

litew8 · 11-02-2012, 09:43 PM

Maybe he could take the disco vette to Warren County Customs for a sweet repaint.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-05-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

Maybe he could take the disco vette to Warren County Customs for a sweet repaint.

OMG LMFAO!

mightymouse · 11-05-2012, 09:57 PM

hey litew8, looking good ! is that silicone in a can new , iv,e never seen it like that before.

Low Elco · 11-05-2012, 11:50 PM

Great Stuff Gasket Maker. Pretty good stuff, especially for problem leaks.

litew8 · 11-06-2012, 02:16 PM

Thanks mighty

Yup, Permatex Ultra Black silicone.

09-13-2012, 09:57 PM	#676
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Solar powered gable fan. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

09-22-2012, 05:27 PM	#677
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Rumor has it - Warren County Customs (WCC) has gone out of business Their website is pulled http://www.warrencountycustomsllc.com/ That's what stupidity gets you __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-20-2012, 03:13 PM	#680
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Sept. pics w/no comments __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-20-2012, 03:36 PM	#681
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Who got a disco vette? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-20-2012, 03:39 PM	#682
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" What you really mean is who got a disco vette painted (my brother's work) purple. not me, some dude __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 10-20-2012 at 03:57 PM.

10-21-2012, 11:05 AM	#683
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" The garage looks good. I bet you'll have fun filling it up with all your stuff ! __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

10-21-2012, 01:27 PM	#684
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Purple=pimpin'! Nice work on the shop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-21-2012, 01:54 PM	#685
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Jim and Low. The purple people eater clashes with its own interior. The car was originally brown, so is the interior - still. The garage turned out nice, 36'x24' deep. 12'x24' designated shop area. It'll be different having a new garage with a new 71' sitting inside. All of the wood shown to build the bench was left over from the construction. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-27-2012, 08:43 PM	#686
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" edit __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 10-27-2012 at 09:05 PM. Reason: wrong thread

10-28-2012, 05:31 PM	#687
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" nice project __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-29-2012, 03:43 PM	#690
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice work on your garage! Did I see where you were building corner shelves? I'd really like to take time and build shelves for mine some day! How soon is your truck getting new paint? And does your brother want more work? The guy that painted my truck didn't do a very good job and I'm going to have it redone before spring. And I have a 76 K30 I'd like to get sprayed too. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-30-2012, 08:11 AM	#691
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Ooooooh, shiny shiny! Cool new parts! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-30-2012, 12:10 PM	#692
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" nah, it's a mistake. Thanks Ryan My truck was to be my brother's last LARGE project. Not sure he'd want more. We'll be getting back to work on the truck soon (next week). No corner shelves in the garage, but I have some plywood left over for a later project (couple more shelves). The purple disco vette, before the guy took it home, my brother told him to bring it back later and he'll finish sanding / buffing. The guy said ok, but turns out he took some sand paper to it himself and screwed up the whole thing. Sanded through many places and sanded all edges. Totally messed it up. for him __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-30-2012, 03:25 PM	#693
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Man, some people don't have a clue huh? He was probably thinking he'd save some money but now it'll cost him double. That is the exact reason why I don't like final sanding for a buff. I hate going through! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-31-2012, 12:30 PM	#694
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" yeah, he shouldn't have done it. I guess you're not suppose to sand the edges either. __________________ project: "my happy mess"



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11-02-2012, 09:43 PM	#696
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Maybe he could take the disco vette to Warren County Customs for a sweet repaint. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#698
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" hey litew8, looking good ! is that silicone in a can new , iv,e never seen it like that before.

11-05-2012, 11:50 PM	#699
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Great Stuff Gasket Maker. Pretty good stuff, especially for problem leaks. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-06-2012, 02:16 PM	#700
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks mighty Yup, Permatex Ultra Black silicone. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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