mylow53 build

[mylow53]

ok still plugging away on this build. got the bed on her and have been fiddeling with bed alignment. also im recovering from installing the cab corner windows. i seem to have shoved a screwdriver under my fingernail, whilst installing the last corner window. here's some shots of the work...it's really nice to actually tighten bolts, instead of finger tight.

did the file upload limits change all of a sudden i can't upload the file size i've been uploading for the entire build....
GT

[50adrod]

where did you get your fender tubs?

[mountainkowboy]

Nice build, cant wait till I get to that point.

[68GMC454]

its looking good. when i was younger my friend built a yellow 50.. always loved these ol trucks.. yours is looking great in red..

[mylow53]

Originally Posted by 50adrod

where did you get your fender tubs?

http://dancarpenters.com/tubb.html
there's some picts of them on build page 4

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=4

be careful they are designed for a F#$D

and thanks guys I'm trying to put in a couple hours every free night i have. i need the encouragement because the more i work on this the more i need to do..

[Daniel U]

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They are never "finished" either. Keep up the good work. Red is an amazing color!

[mylow53]

i know i've uploaded picts of the bed before, but i wanted to show you guys what i've done with the edge of the bed wood. i used some crome fender welting to dress up the missing angle iron

[mylow53]

ok guys and gals i'm having some problems installing my door weather seals. if i just wrap the whole door they way you would expect. the door won't shut. is there a thinner version of the seal?

[sgtusmc]

Could you post a pic of the way you did it. Also where did you get the seals from? I just did one door this weekend and my door shut fine, I bought them through LMC.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Hey mylow53, Your bed turned out really nice just as the rest of your truck! Keep up the hard work, you have one sweet ride!

[56hotrodred]

Is there a reason that the access door to the fuel filler is so far ahead?

Could it be moved closer to the back of the truck? I am sure there is a reason as I see it so often but getting fuel on that bed would upset me I am sure!

That is one beautiful bed floor and your use of the chrome fender welts is pure brilliance. I am so far from this but I do like the advance inspiration.

Someone may have asked this and I did not see the answer. Where did you get the mini-tubs? Looks like they are for more than looks after looking at your rear meats.

Keep up the awesome work.

56hotrodred

[Swifty]

I just read your entire build. Looks great!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 56hotrodred

Is there a reason that the access door to the fuel filler is so far ahead?

Could it be moved closer to the back of the truck? I am sure there is a reason as I see it so often but getting fuel on that bed would upset me I am sure!
56hotrodred

Don't want to answer for mylow53, but my filler door is in the same spot as his and it's because that's were the filler neck is on the tank.

[mylow53]

ill take some picts of the door but pretty much everything door related is stock. but these AD trucks are known for their bad doors. the seals were from brothers trucks. Any ideas on this would be very much appreciated

as far as the filler neck goes cal is right thats the way the tank is designed i would love it to be farther back but it would need to be re-welded in to position.

[mylow53]

ok as promised heres the weather striping photos. i've just ran some of it across the top of the passenger door. i've learned to test fit before glueing...

[mylow53]

also i wanted to ask if anyone knows where i could get a cover plate for the bottom hinge?

[solidaxel]

When I was at that stage on my 55 1st series, I have at least 5 samples of door weather strip for the doors, most look the same BUT the difference is in the make up of the rubber.
The one that won the bid was Steele Rubber for the consistency of there product and the way it fits.
Have you turned the gasket around so that the point that hits the cab is the sticking out the most, thinist piece of rubber. I had trouble adjusting the doors AFTER I had the gasket installed, had to start all over with the stricker. Do you have your gaps the way you want them?

[mylow53]

my gaps are pretty good all around thanks to brad. i will call steele for some better rubber...
thanks for the solid advise
GT

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by mylow53

my gaps are pretty good all around thanks to brad. i will call steele for some better rubber...
thanks for the solid advise
GT

Ask them to send you a sample of there door gaskets and you can compare them to yours. I did that with many of the folks I saw at the swap meets, you will see what I am saying.
That was the selling point for me and Steel Rubber, I did pay more for there product but I think they have a better product and worth the extra $$.
........ and I do not work for them !!!

[Hart_Rod]

SoffSeal sells a nice kit for these trucks. It's stick on with no glue required.

#9971

http://www.soffseal.com/SearchBySection.asp

[cajundragger]

thats why I ran all my seals with temp glue while I did the body work.

[mylow53]

just to keep you guys up to speed i've plumed the main wires from the fuse panel thru the left front fender. i used the grommets that came with my vintage air to protect the wires from the metal. man what a bundle of wires. also I'm installing the vintage air system in the cab. i figured i would tackle the hardest part of the install first. i will get some picks of the work soon
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[solidaxel]

I found out after I mounted my Vintage Air unit that it could have been mounted a few inches lower, because when I went to hook up the defroster hose I could have used a little more clearence, so keep a eye on your defrosters if you are using them. 2" makes a big difference when you are trying to stuff all those hoses under there!!
As for the wireing don't look at it as a lot of wires, just brake it down to ONE circuit at a time, they are all marked.....right!!
You will be cruising in no time, when you are driving your truck you wil forget about all of these issues you had!!

[1sik52]

Heres a couple of pics of my truck. One shows how i raised my wood floor. Nice looking truck Mylow53!

[mylow53]

i'll need a napkin to wipe up the slobber. this is what my truck would look like if my wife got to choose color. nice!~!!