What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 133 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DransportGarage · 06-03-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Congrats on your TOTM victory Mark!

Same here!

MARTINSR · 06-03-2019, 11:25 PM

Got some bondo work on the rear fenders done, WHOOO HOOO! A little on the hood again. I'll tell you, this old dude is tired of sliding under that front crossmember into the engine compartment to work on this, wow, that is not as easy as it was when I was a youngster!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-05-2019, 03:28 AM

The upholsterer is way past due with my seats so I called him. He says he hurt his back and hasn't done them and it may be a couple more weeks. I seldom do car shows but had planned to accompany a friend to a show this weekend. Looks like I won't make it :-(

MARTINSR · 06-05-2019, 10:14 AM

Bummer!

I got some bondo work done on the rear fenders. Not "done" just worked some bondo on the rear fenders. That was it.......

Brian

DransportGarage · 06-05-2019, 03:58 PM

Installed the radio, equalizer, DVD player and dome light. Progress...

evilokc · 06-05-2019, 09:20 PM

Started it up and backed ut out of the garage. Let it run for about 20 min.

MARTINSR · 06-05-2019, 10:43 PM

Today, nothing, I sold my Rambler so now I have money for the motor in the truck though!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-05-2019, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Installed the radio, equalizer, DVD player and dome light. Progress...

Wow, it's like the Starship Enterprise!

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilokc

Started it up and backed it out of the garage. Let it run for about 20 min.

I did that a couple of days ago too. Not much else I can do until the seats get back from the upholsterer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Today, nothing, I sold my Rambler so now I have money for the motor in the truck though!
Brian

That was a cool Rambler. Hate to see it go.

nvrdone · 06-05-2019, 11:58 PM

Brian: did the Rambler go "beep, beep, beep" when it left your house ?

Mpc. why not hook a ride with a buddy rather than missing the show???

MARTINSR · 06-06-2019, 12:15 AM

Yep, I had a hard time selling her that is for sure! Whenever I have sold a car it was always because I WANTED to, that was not the case with Marge, she was a favorite of mine for sure. But I do feel more "at peace" as I am moving and that removes a bunch of weight off my back. And the guy who bought her is a super nice guy, a pro musician and just a super nice guy who knew how to drive a three on the tree, he was the right guy for sure.

Brian

**jweb** · 06-06-2019, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

The upholsterer is way past due with my seats so I called him. He says he hurt his back and hasn't done them and it may be a couple more weeks. I seldom do car shows but had planned to accompany a friend to a show this weekend. Looks like I won't make it :-(

You should go get your seats and tell him to call you when he's ready or take them somewhere else. We only get so many months of good driving weather here.

mick53 · 06-06-2019, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got some bondo work on the rear fenders done, WHOOO HOOO! A little on the hood again. I'll tell you, this old dude is tired of sliding under that front crossmember into the engine compartment to work on this, wow, that is not as easy as it was when I was a youngster!

Brian

Very nice.

MiraclePieCo · 06-06-2019, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jweb

You should go get your seats and tell him to call you when he's ready or take them somewhere else. We only get so many months of good driving weather here.

Thanks, I will seriously consider that.

MARTINSR · 06-06-2019, 10:17 PM

Well, nothing done on my truck (well I may still get out there) but I did install a stereo in my new daily driver.

Brian

DransportGarage · 06-07-2019, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Well, nothing done on my truck (well I may still get out there) but I did install a stereo in my new daily driver.

Brian

Nice original console tach! (...and I hope you didn't break a finger nail getting that stereo in there.)

nvrdone · 06-07-2019, 09:10 AM

brian - what's the new DD? bucket seats & a console tells me its something classic

MARTINSR · 06-07-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

brian - what's the new DD? bucket seats & a console tells me its something classic

This is "Jessica" or as Marge used to call her, "The topless slut in the red dress." LOL

It's my 65 Buick Gran Sport that I have had since 1986, I couldn't afford to buy it today! I took my wife out on our first date in it 31 years ago this month. I used to put slicks on it and uncap the headers and drive it 7 miles to Fremont Drag Strip (when it existed) I have lots of memories driving it every day. It's been sitting in my garage for the past 10 years and now it will be a DD again.

This photo is outside the Tesla Plant in Fremont where it was born 54 years ago Jan 1965 when it was the GM plant.

Brian

Marty68 · 06-07-2019, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jweb

You should go get your seats and tell him to call you when he's ready or take them somewhere else. We only get so many months of good driving weather here.

very true. good advice
last night we went to a local drive in to join a Cruise in night. there were about 60 cars ther. I got a trophy for "my old truck" tonight we are taking it 120 miles out of town to tent camp

Marty68 · 06-07-2019, 10:33 AM

nice vert Brian

MARTINSR · 06-07-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

nice vert Brian

Thanks, I have had a lot of fun with it.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 06-07-2019, 09:49 PM

Cruise Night

Black_Sheep · 06-07-2019, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Congrats on your TOTM victory Mark!

Thanks

MARTINSR · 06-09-2019, 02:01 AM

Ok, got my vintage key cut for the Buick now that it's my daily driver. And I spent some time on the hood just still eye balling and getting my act straight before I start cutting it more and welding it. I am getting pretty comfortable that I am on the right track.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 06-09-2019, 08:01 PM

I took the '58 to the Cops & Rodders car show and came home with a little hardware. Top 21 (participant voting) and Norm's Pick which was made by the folks at Norm's Tire, the shows hosts...

DransportGarage · 06-09-2019, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I took the '58 to the Cops & Rodders car show and came home with a little hardware. Top 21 (participant voting) and Norm's Pick which was made by the folks at Norm's Tire, the shows hosts...

Well-deserved !!!

06-03-2019, 11:25 PM	#3302
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got some bondo work on the rear fenders done, WHOOO HOOO! A little on the hood again. I'll tell you, this old dude is tired of sliding under that front crossmember into the engine compartment to work on this, wow, that is not as easy as it was when I was a youngster! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 03:28 AM	#3303
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 The upholsterer is way past due with my seats so I called him. He says he hurt his back and hasn't done them and it may be a couple more weeks. I seldom do car shows but had planned to accompany a friend to a show this weekend. Looks like I won't make it :-( __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

06-05-2019, 10:14 AM	#3304
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Bummer! I got some bondo work done on the rear fenders. Not "done" just worked some bondo on the rear fenders. That was it....... Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 03:58 PM	#3305
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Installed the radio, equalizer, DVD player and dome light. Progress... Attached Images __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

06-05-2019, 09:20 PM	#3306
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Started it up and backed ut out of the garage. Let it run for about 20 min.

06-05-2019, 10:43 PM	#3307
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today, nothing, I sold my Rambler so now I have money for the motor in the truck though! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 11:58 PM	#3309
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Brian: did the Rambler go "beep, beep, beep" when it left your house ? Mpc. why not hook a ride with a buddy rather than missing the show???

06-06-2019, 12:15 AM	#3310
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Yep, I had a hard time selling her that is for sure! Whenever I have sold a car it was always because I WANTED to, that was not the case with Marge, she was a favorite of mine for sure. But I do feel more "at peace" as I am moving and that removes a bunch of weight off my back. And the guy who bought her is a super nice guy, a pro musician and just a super nice guy who knew how to drive a three on the tree, he was the right guy for sure. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-06-2019, 10:17 PM	#3314
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well, nothing done on my truck (well I may still get out there) but I did install a stereo in my new daily driver. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-07-2019, 09:10 AM	#3316
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 brian - what's the new DD? bucket seats & a console tells me its something classic

06-07-2019, 10:33 AM	#3319
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 nice vert Brian

06-07-2019, 09:49 PM	#3321
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Cruise Night Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-09-2019, 02:01 AM	#3323
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Ok, got my vintage key cut for the Buick now that it's my daily driver. And I spent some time on the hood just still eye balling and getting my act straight before I start cutting it more and welding it. I am getting pretty comfortable that I am on the right track. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-09-2019, 08:01 PM	#3324
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I took the '58 to the Cops & Rodders car show and came home with a little hardware. Top 21 (participant voting) and Norm's Pick which was made by the folks at Norm's Tire, the shows hosts... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

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