58 TRUK intro

[Scottish58chev]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

1st load google chrome for a browser https://www.google.com/chrome/
2nd load ''photosuckit hotfix'' browser extension thru the link in my signature

i can see all the photos in all the build threads here, i forget that many can't
imo... chrome is a better web browser than ms internet explorer
microsoft could have done the same thing for a photosuckit patch
guess what? microsoft doesn't give a poop, other than selling you more software

Was already running chrome, loaded the "fix" and still nothing

[Nut Case]

I have yet to officially start adding photo's to my build thread. Still finishing up my shed. Is it possible to upload photo's directly from a desk top computer to this forum?

Thanks NC

[_Ogre]

@nutcase: instead of 'post quick reply' use the 'go advanced' and scroll down to 'manage attachments' to post from a pc

@scotty: i had a similar problem a couple months ago. i deleted the photosuckit extension, shutdown crome and reloaded the extension

probably should post future questions in the 'photosuckit fix for chrome thread'
might help others with the same questions

[Nut Case]

Thanks for the info Will do

NC

[56hotrodred]

Just looked through your entire thread again mainly looking for pictures of throttle linkage and TV cable hook up.

Again really amazing work Ogre.

I alos noticed your converted barn. I have done a somewhat similar thing to a barn originally built in 1949 on my place. I still have lots to do but at least I am out of the wind and have a warm place to work now.

[_Ogre]

here is the best pic i found showing the tv & throttle cables
lower cable that heads over the distributor is throttle, hooks to the throttle cam
upper cable headed behind motor is tv cable hooked to 700r4
both from lokar: eliminator pedal

follow this lokar link about a third the way down you'll see the ramjet 350 brackets
C bracket bolts on the throttle cam, bent bracket bolts on instead of the ramjet cable holder

black cable is cruise control

lokar ramjet 350 bracket

[_Ogre]

found the lokar ramjet bracket instructions, shows you exactly where everything goes
even shows the cruise control cable in the 3rd hole

http://www.lokar.com/assets/instruct...50-Bracket.pdf

[svr]

Ogre, you talk about mounting your radio antenna under the pass side step. I've been through your build a few times and can't find a pic of it. I know I saw a pic of it somewhere you posted but can't find it. If you wouldn't mind when you get some time post a pic or 2, trying to decide how to do this. Much appreciated, thanks.

[_Ogre]

delayed response, i'm escaping michigan winter by loafing in sarasota florida for a few months
i'm not on my home pc, where all my pics are and i just went thru my whole build to no avail.
not much to it, i used a couple holes in the step reinforcement and just wire tied it under the step
i bought the cheapest antennae autozone had, stripped all the mounting hardware off and zip tied it
i did wrap the mast in plastic tube to keep it from shorting to the step
if you get any engine whine, you'll need to ground the base, i did not ground mine
as far as i know it's still there, i never listen to radio, mp3 only

[svr]

Thanks Ogre, figured must be off playin somewhere. Antenna deal has been bugin me for a while, going to give your deal a try.

[78 K5]

Gotta say this guy's work is top notch. Ogre. When doing custom fiberglass parts for the interior are you laying down one sheet of cloth? How much resin? Any other glass products to build the part up? Do you leave the skeleton under the glass or do you only use it for the initial form?

[_Ogre]

ogre used .5oz fiberglass mat on everything. mat is easier to work with in my opinion. mat cuts easy with a razor knife and tears easy. when wetted out with resin mat tends to conform to curves better than cloth. i'd tear the .5oz mat into 2x2 to 5x5 pieces, depending on the amount of curve or detail in the piece being fiberglassed.

to build the buck in preparation to be fiberglassed, use whatever is on hand: wood, cardboard (tube or flat), plywood, mdf and lots of masking tape to make a buck that can be covered in t-shirt fabric. staple on t-shirt material, it needs to be stapled on fairly tight. then mix up a couple oz of resin to wet out the fabric, let dry. mix up more resin coat the piece and lay fiberglass pieces in the wet resin, i prefer to use a harbor fright chip brush that has the bristles trimmed half an inch. use the brush to push the air bubbles out and make the fiberglass conform to the piece. edges should overlap and interweave.

most fiberglass pieces are made with multiple layers of fiberglass. how many depends on the use. sub-woofer enclosure takes a lot of abuse. mine is at least 10 layers thick. my kicks, arm rest/console and door panels are probably 5 layers

[_Ogre]

mat prep: i typically cut the mat into strips with a razor knife and tear the strips into smaller pieces
2x2 for more curves, up to 6x6 for dang near flat

[_Ogre]

i rarely mixed more than 12 oz of resin at a time; often 6 oz would be all i could work in before it started to set up. mixing small amounts take 7 drops of hardener for each oz of resin. 10 oz of resin was 70 drops of hardener. fark that. i used a small scale to weigh resin and added 3% to 5% hardener depending on how fast i wanted it to set up

[_Ogre]

kicks are more traditional. wood base, wood speaker rings and fiberglass covering

basic structure is 1/2" mdf with a little thickening on the bottom edge, speaker rings were made on my $5 router table

covered in t-shirt fabric tight enough to wet out with resin.

5 layers of .5oz mat with a little filler to smooth them out

[DransportGarage]

As always, great work, Ogre!

[78 K5]

Thanks! Now I have an idea of how to get started. Going to start my builds this weekend. I really appreciate the information! Custom interior on the Blazer now. I'll post pics as I go along.

[_Ogre]

covered in vinyl

[_Ogre]

as for how much resin and mat? depends on how much you want to do.
these kicks maybe used 2 yards of .5oz mat and a quart of resin

kicks skeleton stays in, as do most mounting/face plates. cardboard can come out as can most diagonal bracing
use making tape and wax to make pieces removable, otherwise resin soaks into cardboard and wood making it part of the structure

[_Ogre]

back when i was 20 yrs old i bought a 1956 6800 school bus, this was not your fathers school bus
220 inch frame, 48 passenger, carpenter body, 4 speed granny, 2 speed axle (oem) and a 1970 pre-emissions 454 motor
it was partially outfitted for camping when i bought it, i finished it
the living room in back had 2 couches facing each other, that folded out into a super king bed
kitchen had a propane electric fridge, 3 burner stove, 4 seat dinette and 6 foot counter with a sink in it

for a 56 bus it had no problem cruising on the freeway, 80 mph barely broke a sweat
with the 454, hills and mountains were no problem either, low on the 2-speed axle would do 60 uphill
of course it never got better than 7 mpg but it got it in style

this pic was taken in 1980 on our honeymoon, gibb gilchrist ferry is still in service out on galveston island

[_Ogre]

didn't want to post 2 random pics of my bus to get lost in the forum forever, so i threw them in my build
this pic is 1984, daughter was born in 82 and the little guy in 84, he's a couple months old here
little guy is now 6'7"

living in morganton, north carolina at the time, we went on a 30 day, 9000 mile cruise
NC to: phoenix, LA, edwards afb (to watch the shuttle land), reno, corvailis, moscow ID, sun valley ID, milwaukee, chicago, back to NC
no mechanical issues, just a couple oil changes and over 1300 gallons of gas

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

didn't want to post 2 random pics of my bus to get lost in the forum forever, so i threw them in my build
this pic is 1984, daughter was born in 82 and the little guy in 84, he's a couple months old here
little guy is now 6'7"

living in morganton, north carolina at the time, we went on a 30 day, 9000 mile cruise
NC to: phoenix, LA, edwards afb (to watch the shuttle land), reno, corvailis, moscow ID, sun valley ID, milwaukee, chicago, back to NC
no mechanical issues, just a couple oil changes and over 1300 gallons of gas

thats awsome ogre!!!

[oldman3]

ogre, great pics, thanks for sharing...Jim

[DransportGarage]

Great memories, Ogre! You sure cleaned up in only 4 years! Were you living in the bus? You certainly could have with all the features.

[Denee007]

I Love pics like that! Awesome!!
dne'