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TJ's Chevy · 11-28-2014, 12:47 AM

Looking good.

UPNADM · 11-28-2014, 05:44 PM

Good afternoon,

Well the weather is getting colder up here and that means I move indoors. I had some spare time this week so I finally got the van fired up.

Things need to be tidied up but here is a video of it running.

I hope to get the driveshaft made next week and then I can finally move it around on its own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZXP...ature=youtu.be

flashed · 11-28-2014, 10:53 PM

Its good to hear it running ,congrats .

**Palf70Step** · 11-28-2014, 11:25 PM

Sounds good

lowlife4life · 11-29-2014, 01:46 AM

Sounds good man. That is gonna be one helluva ride. Off topic I'm wondering cause I wanna fire mine up. Will it hurt Tranny to run it with no yoke?

UPNADM · 12-08-2014, 04:23 PM

Well I finally got the Grumman's driveshaft back on Friday, it was hard to sit and look at it all weekend.

This is the season for being busy though...ha.

Got things in place and we are rolling!!!

Check out the video. Anyone know how to embed the video right into this message?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRCgGQgqGmg

UPNADM · 12-31-2014, 03:56 PM

Working away making a little progress on the Van...

I removed the steps into the van and am getting some pieces cut up, I hope to get them installed in the next couple of weeks.

After a few nights of staring and trying to decide on color, I grabbed my orbital scuffed a few spots with 80 grit, then some 220 and then some 800 I had around. Then I rubbed some Mothers mag and aluminum polish.

I then hit it with my high speed buffer. I am pretty sure I know what direction I am going in color now... ha. Polished aluminum sounds right!

I am going to order the proper pads and polish bars to do the job properly but at the end of the day I think I am going to be satisfied with the end result.

UPNADM · 12-31-2014, 03:58 PM

Some shine shots...

UPNADM · 12-31-2014, 04:01 PM

One last one...

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 12-31-2014, 05:58 PM

I like the polished idea

-Sam

flashed · 12-31-2014, 07:14 PM

I like the polished idea too .

JRANGER · 01-02-2015, 08:48 AM

I think it will look cool if you dont blind other drivers lol

Greg63 · 01-02-2015, 09:35 AM

You like bright colours and polished sure would be bright. Anyone who can fully strip a vehicle that size can surely polish it as well. ;o)
I would like to come by and see your projects one day.
Greg.

**joedoh** · 01-02-2015, 11:57 AM

what a cool old truck

edit: thought I was on the previous page sounds like you fingered it out.

red is power, purple is start, pink is "true" ignition (for the coil and anything that has to be hot while cranking) orange is accessory (for anything that turns off during cranking like heaters and radios etc but is on with the key on to the second position) and that small wire I believe is a key sense wire for a bonger.

flashed · 01-02-2015, 04:48 PM

Whoever is riding behind it will just have to have some good sun glasses ,LOL.

McMurphy · 01-02-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Whoever is riding behind it will just have to have some good sun glasses ,LOL.

Not just behind, but anyone driving in front too.
Had a 64 Crysler 300 with the massive front grille, buddies were always remarking how intense the reflected sunlight was in their rear views.

mrolds88 · 01-02-2015, 11:05 PM

Next project........Airstream trailer to pull with the van. Polished of course!!

UPNADM · 01-14-2015, 08:42 PM

Started on the polishing of the Grumman.

Did the side with 80.

I then did a test spot with 240, 400 and 800.

I think I may do a 600 and take it up into the 1000's.

Good start and good idea what the finished project will be.

Just FYI I will be closing in the windows at a later date. I would love to have been there to stop whomever from cutting the holes in it... ha.

Its going to be shiny and will likely stand out... but I think that's what I am going for!

flashed · 01-14-2015, 08:56 PM

Man ,you amaze me with that shine ,I cant wait to see more .

NONHOG · 01-14-2015, 09:48 PM

Reminds me from years back, girls I dated, HIGH MAINTENANCE!

Just kidding! Will be very cool! I have to wonder how dark tinted windows would look, contrasting the shine? Normally not a big fan of dark tint.
Anyway keep up the good work.

Jeff La · 01-15-2015, 12:34 AM

You have lots of fun ahead of you LOL

**joedoh** · 01-15-2015, 01:46 AM

those polished spots look like holes in the universe haha

Grizz1963 · 01-15-2015, 04:02 AM

Been following from Day one, and keep on grinning........

Now I just have to say, this is going to be so good when you have done it.

Well done for going the extra 100 miles for the polished look.

Will you be lacquering it when you are done??

It was a dilemma for me when I built my teardrop trailer, in the end lazy decided to leave it unpolished and use it as it is. However, maybe one day I will hand polish it as well.

UPNADM · 01-31-2015, 04:29 PM

Got a bit of work done on the van.

This shining work is not fun... ha.

Free Candy Inside · 01-31-2015, 07:06 PM

Damn that things awesome

11-28-2014, 12:47 AM	#101
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11-28-2014, 05:44 PM	#102
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Good afternoon, Well the weather is getting colder up here and that means I move indoors. I had some spare time this week so I finally got the van fired up. Things need to be tidied up but here is a video of it running. I hope to get the driveshaft made next week and then I can finally move it around on its own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZXP...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

11-28-2014, 10:53 PM	#103
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Its good to hear it running ,congrats .

11-28-2014, 11:25 PM	#104
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Sounds good __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-29-2014, 01:46 AM	#105
lowlife4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grande prairie alberta Posts: 324	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Sounds good man. That is gonna be one helluva ride. Off topic I'm wondering cause I wanna fire mine up. Will it hurt Tranny to run it with no yoke?

12-08-2014, 04:23 PM	#106
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Well I finally got the Grumman's driveshaft back on Friday, it was hard to sit and look at it all weekend. This is the season for being busy though...ha. Got things in place and we are rolling!!! Check out the video. Anyone know how to embed the video right into this message? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRCgGQgqGmg __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

12-31-2014, 03:56 PM	#107
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Working away making a little progress on the Van... I removed the steps into the van and am getting some pieces cut up, I hope to get them installed in the next couple of weeks. After a few nights of staring and trying to decide on color, I grabbed my orbital scuffed a few spots with 80 grit, then some 220 and then some 800 I had around. Then I rubbed some Mothers mag and aluminum polish. I then hit it with my high speed buffer. I am pretty sure I know what direction I am going in color now... ha. Polished aluminum sounds right! I am going to order the proper pads and polish bars to do the job properly but at the end of the day I think I am going to be satisfied with the end result. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

12-31-2014, 03:58 PM	#108
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Some shine shots... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

12-31-2014, 04:01 PM	#109
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project One last one... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

12-31-2014, 05:58 PM	#110
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project I like the polished idea -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

12-31-2014, 07:14 PM	#111
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project I like the polished idea too .

01-02-2015, 08:48 AM	#112
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project I think it will look cool if you dont blind other drivers lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-02-2015, 09:35 AM	#113
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project You like bright colours and polished sure would be bright. Anyone who can fully strip a vehicle that size can surely polish it as well. ;o) I would like to come by and see your projects one day. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

01-02-2015, 11:57 AM	#114
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project what a cool old truck edit: thought I was on the previous page sounds like you fingered it out. red is power, purple is start, pink is "true" ignition (for the coil and anything that has to be hot while cranking) orange is accessory (for anything that turns off during cranking like heaters and radios etc but is on with the key on to the second position) and that small wire I believe is a key sense wire for a bonger. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-02-2015, 04:48 PM	#115
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Whoever is riding behind it will just have to have some good sun glasses ,LOL.



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01-02-2015, 11:05 PM	#117
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Next project........Airstream trailer to pull with the van. Polished of course!! __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

01-14-2015, 08:42 PM	#118
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Started on the polishing of the Grumman. Did the side with 80. I then did a test spot with 240, 400 and 800. I think I may do a 600 and take it up into the 1000's. Good start and good idea what the finished project will be. Just FYI I will be closing in the windows at a later date. I would love to have been there to stop whomever from cutting the holes in it... ha. Its going to be shiny and will likely stand out... but I think that's what I am going for! Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-14-2015, 08:56 PM	#119
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Man ,you amaze me with that shine ,I cant wait to see more .

01-14-2015, 09:48 PM	#120
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,454	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Reminds me from years back, girls I dated, HIGH MAINTENANCE! Just kidding! Will be very cool! I have to wonder how dark tinted windows would look, contrasting the shine? Normally not a big fan of dark tint. Anyway keep up the good work. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-15-2015, 12:34 AM	#121
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project You have lots of fun ahead of you LOL

01-15-2015, 01:46 AM	#122
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project those polished spots look like holes in the universe haha __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-15-2015, 04:02 AM	#123
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Been following from Day one, and keep on grinning........ Now I just have to say, this is going to be so good when you have done it. Well done for going the extra 100 miles for the polished look. Will you be lacquering it when you are done?? It was a dilemma for me when I built my teardrop trailer, in the end lazy decided to leave it unpolished and use it as it is. However, maybe one day I will hand polish it as well. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-31-2015, 04:29 PM	#124
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Got a bit of work done on the van. This shining work is not fun... ha. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-31-2015, 07:06 PM	#125
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Damn that things awesome

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