My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

The next 3 pics are of a 1967 Nova, that was just finished, as about 200 miles on it. Has a Detroit Speed front end, Heidt's IRS in the back, and runs a LS3 for engine. Really nice car...Jim

[8man]

Good looking car.

[BlueJeep]

Jim, I read back where you were fixing from your deer incident. Where did you get your chrome grille? I bought my first one from Brothers, but after speaking with them yesterday they have about 10 suppliers so I'm in no way guaranteed it comes from the same place as the first so I'm looking at options. Thanks!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Jim, I read back where you were fixing from your deer incident. Where did you get your chrome grille? I bought my first one from Brothers, but after speaking with them yesterday they have about 10 suppliers so I'm in no way guaranteed it comes from the same place as the first so I'm looking at options. Thanks!

I bought mine from Classic Parts, but it had to be modified to fit correctly. I think it's the same story, different suppliers, some fit good other not so good...Jim

[MiraclePieCo]

Jim, I thought you'd appreciate this one seen at a local event. I don't know if he has a top for it or not.

[Indian113]

Jim, I kinda like that but there are a Lot of differences between yours and it. Resale Red always catches your Eye! Ray

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Jim, I thought you'd appreciate this one seen at a local event. I don't know if he has a top for it or not.

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, I kinda like that but there are a Lot of differences between yours and it. Resale Red always catches your Eye! Ray

Thanks MPC and Ray, yes it's a nice looking ride, would like to see it up close. Looks like a 54 cab and bed, but a 47-53 front end...Jim

[joedoh]

jim I love seeing your truck out and about!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

jim I love seeing your truck out and about!

Thanks Russ, really enjoying it with the top off. I know you've been busy with other things, but how's your latest ride going...Jim

[joedoh]

jim this is the first work weekend I have had on the truck in a while, I will post some updates tomorrow or tuesday. thanks for asking.

[mongocanfly]

Just noticed your new profile pic Jim....looks great...

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Just noticed your new profile pic Jim....looks great...

Thanks Greg, my son Mark told me it was about time I changed it...Jim

[oldman3]

Hey everyone, just been enjoying my truck this summer. I've put on about 1800 miles since June, just going to cruise in and running around town. Tops been off since late June, weather has been hot and and humid, but I love the top off. Went to a car show this morning with a couple friends, first since the nationals. Here are a few pics.

1st pic. Just driving north to Cabool, Mo. about 45 miles up the road.
2nd pic. My truck, next to Glens 62 wagon and Danny's 49 custom.
3rd pic. Another shot of Danny's 49
4th pic. Engine in Danny's 49 is a 392 Imperial hemi.
5th pic Suicide doors and bright red interior.

[oldman3]

At lot of the same cars at this show that I've posted before, but here's a couple I hadn't seen before.

1st pic. 56 Nomad, very nice car
2nd pic. 40 plymouth truck
3rd pic. Nice square body
4th pic. Nice Jeep truck.

Funny thing on the way home. I had my cruise set at 70 mph, I could see the jeep truck out in front of me. After several minutes I caught up with him and was passing, he decided to run right beside me, so I slowly put mine up to 80 and he backed way off. I slowed back to 70 but lost sight of him in my mirror. I don't mine people NOT wanting me to pass them, but I don't like running side by side, to many things can go wrong....Jim

[joedoh]

great stuff jim. my wife thinks I think I am in a "truman show" universe with how many drivers irritate me on the road, but my kids know how to plan an escape route while driving, so the good and bad haha

funny how much better the plymouths and dodges look with the headlights inboard like that instead of on top of the fender.

[RockinKees]

Nice pics Jim!
That ‘49 is a beauty!!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Nice pics Jim!
That ‘49 is a beauty!!

Yes it is, it draws alot of attention, many younger people thinks it is a Merc...Jim

[oldman3]

Saturday a small group of car friends got together, and drove down to North Fork dam to have dinner. It was a nice day for a ride in the old cars on some curvey roads. The trip was about 135 miles round trip. Here's a few pics...Jim

[youngrodder]

Looks like a nice drive. Driving them is the best part.

Marc

[joedoh]

great stuff jim! that 74(?) 911 looks like a nice survivor. thanks for sharing!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks like a nice drive. Driving them is the best part.

Marc

It sure is. As long as the roads are clean, I'll be driving mine this winter...Jim

Originally Posted by joedoh

great stuff jim! that 74(?) 911 looks like a nice survivor. thanks for sharing!

Thanks Russ, I didn't ask Glen what year it was, but it is a very nice one...Jim

[Indian113]

Jim, nice to see you enjoying the beautiful weather and driving the wheels off your truck!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, nice to see you enjoying the beautiful weather and driving the wheels off your truck!

Thanks Ray, don't know about driving the wheels off, but I really enjoy getting it out and driving...Jim

[oldman3]

Hey folks, I did anothe door panel for Ed. It's in the detail forum, here's a link if you want to check it out...Jim http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801099

[edgeleycanuck]

Jim, myself and anyone else, I'm sure, reading your post, will thank you VERY much for taking the time and making the effort to provide this particular "how to". I am one of those guys that people like yourself help to keep our projects moving along. Well done!