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bubba327 · 01-08-2011, 11:14 PM

Dennis , Just ship it to me it is closer here than way over to Dave's .. I could find a new motor.. I'll send him a water bucket

My little 2 hp compressor got so stiff in the cold it would smoke the belts and not turn. I had to drain the oil and put in 5w30 motor oil just to get it running.. I need a new compressor badly as I have not even started the body work yet..

Strodder · 01-08-2011, 11:48 PM

Looks like your going to spend some money.

Look on E-bay.

bubba327 · 01-09-2011, 12:12 AM

I have been watching Craigslist lately and stopped in at Lowes and Home depot. Hoping to find something reasonable.

My buddy has three small compressors and a Big storage tank in addition to the small on board tanks. He has a set of manifold valves so when he is blasting or needing a lot of air , he just runs all three at the same time. , or he can run one independently for light useage.
I suppose it would be cheaper than buying 1 big compressor.
I will have to get out the checkbook before I can start the body work

watahyahknow · 01-09-2011, 03:47 AM

yup friend of mine done something simulair with a home supply propane tank , he set the compressor running in the morning and the tank was filled to capacity in the evening
he used to be able to paint a complete car on one filling without anoying the neighbours with a running compressor at 1 in the morning , gives a verry even flow a running compressor can give pulses in the airflow and more moistness in the air

onewayvalves would work eazier than manifold valves , just set the 3 pressure switches at three pressurelevels low medium and high (all mounted in the maintank or the manifold ) and the compressors only come online when the one(s) running can't cope with the flow

juanz1947 · 01-09-2011, 04:21 AM

wow cool build

Strodder · 01-09-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba327

I have been watching Craigslist lately and stopped in at Lowes and Home depot. Hoping to find something reasonable.

My buddy has three small compressors and a Big storage tank in addition to the small on board tanks. He has a set of manifold valves so when he is blasting or needing a lot of air , he just runs all three at the same time. , or he can run one independently for light useage.
I suppose it would be cheaper than buying 1 big compressor.
I will have to get out the checkbook before I can start the body work

I'm thinking of mounting the old 60 gallon tank outside the shop, and connect it to the main tank inside. That would give me 140 gallons.

Strodder · 01-09-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juanz1947

wow cool build

Thanks Juan. Can't wait for Farmers Boys cruise nite to start again.

daverod · 01-09-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm thinking of mounting the old 60 gallon tank outside the shop, and connect it to the main tank inside. That would give me 140 gallons.

Smart.

I wonder if Bubba 's still going to give me a bucket?

bubba327 · 01-09-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Smart.

I wonder if Bubba 's still going to give me a bucket?

I have a bucket for you, we can fill it with ice and beer first

Strodder · 01-09-2011, 01:04 PM

Ok I'll be right over.

64c20crewcab · 01-09-2011, 01:06 PM

Dennis - go with the Cragars!

daverod · 01-09-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba327

I have a bucket for you, we can fill it with ice and beer first

My PO said no beer.

No nothing. Wife had to throw out her wine bottles.

Strodder · 01-09-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64c20crewcab

Dennis - go with the Cragars!

Still not sure Norm. The only thing I don't like about the Cragers is the 16" in the rear. I wish they were all 15".

ruffrida2005 · 01-09-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

I could cut it in half and use it to water my goats.

You pay to ship it up here and I'll put it to good use. Maybe Paul has a better idea. A air tank for his S-10?

I dont think my 480C's would work after filling up that tank once. Heck I already have a 3gal, 5gal, and 7 gal tank. Maybe I could make it into a fuel tank. that's what I need before I can work on it.

juanz1947 · 01-09-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

Thanks Juan. Can't wait for Farmers Boys cruise nite to start again.

yeah i know when does it come back i took my 47 there a few times and time took my impala i just got the 66 truck still work out the bugs

Strodder · 01-09-2011, 08:34 PM

Not sure when it starts.

watahyahknow · 01-09-2011, 10:26 PM

found this on the internet :

Corona Farmer Boys Cruise
Saturday, Jan 22 4:00p to 7:00p
at Farmers Boys, Corona, CA

Strodder · 01-09-2011, 10:37 PM

We're talking about the one up here in the High Desert. Larry Watson used to hang out there before he passed away.

watahyahknow · 01-10-2011, 04:01 AM

i wouldnt be suprized if you could find the date of that one from the internet as whell . just typed in farmers boy cruise california didnt looked beyond that

Strodder · 01-10-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i wouldnt be suprized if you could find the date of that one from the internet as whell . just typed in farmers boy cruise california didnt looked beyond that

I belong to Wild West Corvettes, and they usually announce it at the meetings. We would like to see Tom's do a cruise night again. That one kind of died.

juanz1947 · 01-15-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

I belong to Wild West Corvettes, and they usually announce it at the meetings. We would like to see Tom's do a cruise night again. That one kind of died.

toms? where i use to go to to the one old memeries club throws but it most old chevy bombs i think it was toms off main

Strodder · 01-16-2011, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juanz1947

toms? where i use to go to to the one old memeries club throws but it most old chevy bombs i think it was toms off main

No, the one on Bear Valley. It was on Wednesday nights.

Strodder · 01-29-2011, 09:51 PM

Finally got some work done on the truck. I filled the hole in the door and fit the Impala door handles.

I had a badly damage hood from a 50 Chevy Truck that I used part of for the fill panel. The curvature was perfect as it was the same as the doors shape.
Just to remind you this is what I started with.

I made a templet from some thin cardboard, then duplicated it with the panel I cut from the damaged hood.

Strodder · 01-29-2011, 09:56 PM

Here's the hood that I cut.

I cut a hole on the metal using the handle gasket as a templet. I used a level to make sure the handle will sit correctly.

Strodder · 01-29-2011, 10:03 PM

Then I trimmed the panel smaller, and kept everything level. This is it after I gave it a few tack welds. If I do too many tacks at a time I'll warp the skin around the handle.

Then I did a final fit with the handle.

This is it from the inside. Now I have to finish the tack welds, and make some linkage.

01-08-2011, 11:14 PM	#1126
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Dennis , Just ship it to me it is closer here than way over to Dave's .. I could find a new motor.. I'll send him a water bucket My little 2 hp compressor got so stiff in the cold it would smoke the belts and not turn. I had to drain the oil and put in 5w30 motor oil just to get it running.. I need a new compressor badly as I have not even started the body work yet.. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

01-08-2011, 11:48 PM	#1127
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Looks like your going to spend some money. Look on E-bay. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-09-2011, 12:12 AM	#1128
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I have been watching Craigslist lately and stopped in at Lowes and Home depot. Hoping to find something reasonable. My buddy has three small compressors and a Big storage tank in addition to the small on board tanks. He has a set of manifold valves so when he is blasting or needing a lot of air , he just runs all three at the same time. , or he can run one independently for light useage. I suppose it would be cheaper than buying 1 big compressor. I will have to get out the checkbook before I can start the body work __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project" Last edited by bubba327; 01-09-2011 at 12:13 AM. Reason: changed wording

01-09-2011, 03:47 AM	#1129
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up yup friend of mine done something simulair with a home supply propane tank , he set the compressor running in the morning and the tank was filled to capacity in the evening he used to be able to paint a complete car on one filling without anoying the neighbours with a running compressor at 1 in the morning , gives a verry even flow a running compressor can give pulses in the airflow and more moistness in the air onewayvalves would work eazier than manifold valves , just set the 3 pressure switches at three pressurelevels low medium and high (all mounted in the maintank or the manifold ) and the compressors only come online when the one(s) running can't cope with the flow __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-09-2011 at 03:52 AM.

01-09-2011, 04:21 AM	#1130
juanz1947 rusty 66 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wrightwood ca Posts: 462	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up wow cool build __________________ 1947 chevy fleetmaster http://www.cbforum.net/forum/ 1966 chevy c10 long bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439219 1970 chevy impala custom http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index...pic=349867&hl=

01-09-2011, 01:04 PM	#1135
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Ok I'll be right over. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#1136
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Dennis - go with the Cragars! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

01-09-2011, 08:34 PM	#1141
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Not sure when it starts. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-09-2011, 10:26 PM	#1142
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up found this on the internet : Corona Farmer Boys Cruise Saturday, Jan 22 4:00p to 7:00p at Farmers Boys, Corona, CA __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-09-2011, 10:37 PM	#1143
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up We're talking about the one up here in the High Desert. Larry Watson used to hang out there before he passed away. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-10-2011, 04:01 AM	#1144
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up i wouldnt be suprized if you could find the date of that one from the internet as whell . just typed in farmers boy cruise california didnt looked beyond that __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-29-2011, 09:51 PM	#1148
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Finally got some work done on the truck. I filled the hole in the door and fit the Impala door handles. I had a badly damage hood from a 50 Chevy Truck that I used part of for the fill panel. The curvature was perfect as it was the same as the doors shape. Just to remind you this is what I started with. I made a templet from some thin cardboard, then duplicated it with the panel I cut from the damaged hood. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-29-2011, 09:56 PM	#1149
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Here's the hood that I cut. I cut a hole on the metal using the handle gasket as a templet. I used a level to make sure the handle will sit correctly. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-29-2011, 10:03 PM	#1150
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Then I trimmed the panel smaller, and kept everything level. This is it after I gave it a few tack welds. If I do too many tacks at a time I'll warp the skin around the handle. Then I did a final fit with the handle. This is it from the inside. Now I have to finish the tack welds, and make some linkage. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

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