What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

[SCHRUMGMC]

The tire is on the Rim for the 72

I hope

[Clarance J]

Today I painted the rear shock mount that I made to replace the stock upper mount that was just worn out. Just too many heavy loads over the years.

[Highsider]

Hey, agnes- Nice stance! Looks like it's leaping forward just sitting still.
Bad azz!

[mknittle]

Nothing today but Friday I made a couple parts for my motor mount relocation project and tacked them together. Tomorrow morning I am going to try to sneak some welding into the other stuff I need to do. Hey if it is too dark to see outside.......

[nvrdone]

Finally did the one wire alternator change after the generator died.that change was worth the effort.
Then started to install the switches for the power windows. What a pain. The switches don't clear the glass, the harness is too short, no instructions etc. finally quit. Had a beer, threw a steak on the BBQ and burned the steak !!!!
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[rgunlock]

Sorry to hear that you burned the steak. The rest of it pretty much matched the day I had on my truck, but my steak turned out great

[Hogsophist]

Added new wheels and mirrors. Fixed door latch.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Hogsophist

Added new wheels and mirrors. Fixed door latch.
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Wheels look great, congrats!

Where did you source them from? Size?
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[andyd00]

Originally Posted by Hogsophist

Added new wheels and mirrors. Fixed door latch.
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Are those the rims they sell in jegs? I think they were called full moon. If so, do they look like chrome that would rust in a couple months? I been really looking for something that style with white walls. But for 110 bucks a rim, it sounds too good to be true.

[Daze57]

well! if all else fails ............have another beer

[dubie]

wiring, scratched my head, wired some more, read some electrical prints, wired some more, thought about wiring, did a little wiring. Did I mention I was doing wiring this weekend? I'm a wiring virgin so I am taking my time to avoid getting overwhelmed and frustrated. A couple more wires and the dash can all go back together

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by dubie

wiring, scratched my head, wired some more, read some electrical prints, wired some more, thought about wiring, did a little wiring. Did I mention I was doing wiring this weekend? I'm a wiring virgin so I am taking my time to avoid getting overwhelmed and frustrated. A couple more wires and the dash can all go back together

Think of wiring like plumbing the wires as pipes the switches valves and the fuses safety valves that prevent a do over

[Daze57]

^ agree

[Dan in Pasadena]

Orrie, Maybe I missed it but what's the purpose of the LED's in the ignition hole? Are there others somewhere else?
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[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Orrie, Maybe I missed it but what's the purpose of the LED's in the ignition hole? Are there others somewhere else?
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One is the alarm armed led, the other is the 4wd loc position indicator. The old manual throttle hole and knob is reserved for future fog/running lights. The manual choke hole is going to be used for the washer fluid motor switch. Lighter is an original that is functional for 12v power for accessories. Still trying to decide if I am going with auto sound radio or just an amp under the seat that will take a thumb drive or Ipod type unit.

Also my post-mistress dropped this off:

[Dan in Pasadena]

Many (all?) "chrome reverse" & baby moons areChinese made so I wonder how good the chrome is? That said, if I bought some I'd coat the backside with Gibbs oil immediately and wax the front religiously.
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[Highsider]

I just picked this ’57 Panel up last August. I have done several small improvements, but it basically it was ready to drive when I bought it. It is a sweet ride and my buddies and even my wife likes riding in it.
This is my shop truck and I use it for deliveries, which can sometimes be over 150-miles round trip. My plan was to make it into a “silent salesman”, since everyone looks at it as I drive by, by applying signage.
Simple plan except I had no idea how to cut vinyl signs. I bought a used cutter, some software and material and just got it done over the weekend.
Eventually, the body will get pimped out. Meanwhile, it doesn’t hurt to practice putting stickers on it.

[arturo7]

Originally Posted by Highsider

What are those taillights?

[Highsider]

I always guessed a 78 Chevy pickup?
The previous owner had this built for his 16-year old daughter to drive, in CA, and these give a bit of
side marker light-effect, for safety.
I am just getting used to them. At first I thought "WTF?". :-)

[andyd00]

Agreed. What better way than advertising on a car that people will stare at. I like your thinking.

[Daze57]

Very nice panal sir
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[Daze57]

Panel.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

X2

[Denee007]

Congratulations Orrie! which ac brackets will you be using?
ne'

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Congratulations Orrie! which ac brackets will you be using?
ne'

Fabbing my own, just needed the actual compressor to finish.