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MiraclePieCo · 08-01-2018, 04:26 AM

I cleaned and painted the glove box door and speaker grille, then trimmed and installed the upper radiator hose.

MiraclePieCo · 08-01-2018, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

So today I just got out there to study the hood hinges, I am thinking this would keep all the geometry the same as it was. Does this make sense to you guys?
Brian

Too complicated for me. It'd sure be nice if you had a scrap hood to experiment on. Of course, if your calculations are wrong your current hood WILL be scrap ;-)

mikebte · 08-01-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I cleaned and painted the glove box door and speaker grille, then trimmed and installed the upper radiator hose.

Now that just looks nice, good looking pieces are always fun to install, that is if they don't get scratched. If it was mine it would be scratched. I cant have nice things.

pvienneau · 08-01-2018, 10:15 AM

+1

MARTINSR · 08-01-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I cleaned and painted the glove box door and speaker grille, then trimmed and installed the upper radiator hose.

Hell yeah, that is a happy moment when you bolt that in!

Brian

MARTINSR · 08-01-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Too complicated for me. It'd sure be nice if you had a scrap hood to experiment on. Of course, if your calculations are wrong your current hood WILL be scrap ;-)

LOL, I just sold my extra hood a while ago. I was on a clean up mode and got rid of a number of things.
I don't have to throw it away, I would just modify things if it didn't work. But it should, we will see. Unfortunately I am ahead of the game quite a bit here, I need to have the cab all primed, frame powder coated and cab bolted to the frame with the front clip on before I can do anything. So don't expect any update on this for a while.

Brian

OrrieG · 08-01-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Cool, I will be in Boise in a year or so with my truck and I be driving it every day there.

Brian

We will definitely have to get together, I should be on the road by then too.

abig84 · 08-02-2018, 01:24 AM

Building a 52 3600 with a 350 and 700r4. Been meaning to get a driveshaft made but figured no hurry.

Today I pulled my daily driver in the garage to weld up some exhaust and had to pull the driveshaft out. For the heck of it I took the driveshaft out of the 90 and put it under the 52 and it's the perfect length I needed. Kinda crazy when something actually goes my way for once.

So for the 2 people in the world who needs a driveshaft for their longbed 52 3800 with a 350/700r4 and a 14 bolt chevy axle, a driveshaft out of a 90 standard can long bed pick up with a 305/700r4 will work all though the u-joint is different

MARTINSR · 08-02-2018, 01:41 AM

Got out and spent some time prepping for primer inside the cab.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-02-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Now that just looks nice, good looking pieces are always fun to install, that is if they don't get scratched. If it was mine it would be scratched. I cant have nice things.

Ha ha! I once spent 8 years building a perfect truck. It was too perfect to drive. So now someone else is enjoying my perfect truck, and they don't drive it either! I'll never do that again.

Nowadays when I build a truck I don't worry about impeccable paint, perfect fit, etc. In fact, I don't worry if it's already scarred, or shows scars from handling and assembly. All those imperfections show a truck's history and add character. This panel will be a daily driver; it will get parked on the street and have garden supplies loaded in the back. It will be used and it will show it. Things on the truck must be "right" but they don't need to be "perfect." Subtle but very real distinction.

But don't get me started on "faux patina."

That's an oxymoron. Character can't be faked.

MARTINSR · 08-02-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Ha ha! I once spent 8 years building a perfect truck. It was too perfect to drive. So now someone else is enjoying my perfect truck, and they don't drive it either! I'll never do that again.

Nowadays when I build a truck I don't worry about impeccable paint, perfect fit, etc. In fact, I don't worry if it's already scarred, or shows scars from handling and assembly. All those imperfections show a truck's history and add character. This panel will be a daily driver; it will get parked on the street and have garden supplies loaded in the back. It will be used and it will show it. Things on the truck must be "right" but they don't need to be "perfect." Subtle but very real distinction.

But don't get me started on "faux patina."

That's an oxymoron. Character can't be faked.

I have to tell you Miraclepie I have a "perfect" car, my 65 Gran Sport, never drive it. I can't, I can't leave it outside a store while I pickup a six pack, I can't drive it to a ball game and leave it outside, it just stays in the garage. Then I have my Rambler, it had a cheapie paint job when I got it, the interior was new but really badly done. I drive it every day, park it anywhere, it's got a few chips, so what, I drive it every day and enjoy it.

Yep, I am going to have a hard time cutting it short on my truck, I would like it to be nice, and it will be but I have learned, drive it, if it gets screwed up I will fix it. Or just brush touch it like I do the Rambler and drive it.

It will NOT sit in the garage, I have had enough of that.

Brian

mikebte · 08-02-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have to tell you Miraclepie I have a "perfect" car, my 65 Gran Sport, never drive it. I can't, I can't leave it outside a store while I pickup a six pack, I can't drive it to a ball game and leave it outside, it just stays in the garage. Then I have my Rambler, it had a cheapie paint job when I got it, the interior was new but really badly done. I drive it every day, park it anywhere, it's got a few chips, so what, I drive it every day and enjoy it.

Yep, I am going to have a hard time cutting it short on my truck, I would like it to be nice, and it will be but I have learned, drive it, if it gets screwed up I will fix it. Or just brush touch it like I do the Rambler and drive it.

It will NOT sit in the garage, I have had enough of that.

Brian

Agreed, drove the 928 about 10 times this year. Took photos last week to sell it, but still don’t know. Now, the 59 WILL return as a daily when finished.

Johns327 · 08-03-2018, 01:00 AM

Drove it.

Johns327 · 08-03-2018, 01:02 AM

Then I tested the line lock. Not big, but it was my first time using a line lock.

mikebte · 08-03-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Johns327

Drove it.

Nice

evilokc · 08-03-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Johns327

Drove it.

Isnt it a great feeling to drive your truck! Everytime i turn the key and hear it rumble to life i grin ear to ear.

MARTINSR · 08-03-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Johns327

Drove it.

COOL!

I can't wait to drive mine without a windshield like I did MANY times as a kid. LOL

Brian

MARTINSR · 08-03-2018, 09:51 AM

I got out there last night and masked up the cab to prime the inside.

Brian

mikebte · 08-03-2018, 11:28 AM

Got out and got my time in this morning. Removed old fuel lines and stared installing new fuel lines. Who would have thought I would have to order more parts!

MiraclePieCo · 08-03-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Johns327

Drove it.

Wow, cool shot! That epitomizes hot rodding!

MARTINSR · 08-04-2018, 12:46 AM

Brian

evilokc · 08-04-2018, 02:34 PM

got the correct pulley from speedway. probably get out there today and beat on the truck again.

evilokc · 08-04-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Brian

explain this to me. looks like your painting the interior and found a way to mount the whole can of paint in the cab to feed your paint gun. that your set up to prime the interior of the cab?

MARTINSR · 08-04-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

explain this to me. looks like your painting the interior and found a way to mount the whole can of paint in the cab to feed your paint gun. that your set up to prime the interior of the cab?

Yep, I posted about this gun in the body and paint forum, it works great but I made it even better with my "Gravity Pot" adapter.

Got the inside of the cab primed, WHOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!

My "gravity pot" paint gun worked like a charm to get up under the dash.

Heading off to the "Art and Wine Festival" with my girls.

Brian

MARTINSR · 08-04-2018, 06:23 PM

Got back from the Art and Wine Festival to find that Santa Had delivered a gift.

Brian

08-01-2018, 04:26 AM	#1476
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I cleaned and painted the glove box door and speaker grille, then trimmed and installed the upper radiator hose. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-01-2018, 10:15 AM	#1479
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 +1 __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

08-02-2018, 01:24 AM	#1483
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Building a 52 3600 with a 350 and 700r4. Been meaning to get a driveshaft made but figured no hurry. Today I pulled my daily driver in the garage to weld up some exhaust and had to pull the driveshaft out. For the heck of it I took the driveshaft out of the 90 and put it under the 52 and it's the perfect length I needed. Kinda crazy when something actually goes my way for once. So for the 2 people in the world who needs a driveshaft for their longbed 52 3800 with a 350/700r4 and a 14 bolt chevy axle, a driveshaft out of a 90 standard can long bed pick up with a 305/700r4 will work all though the u-joint is different

08-02-2018, 01:41 AM	#1484
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 out and spent some time prepping for primer inside the cab. 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"

08-03-2018, 01:00 AM	#1488
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Drove it. Attached Images __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

08-03-2018, 01:02 AM	#1489
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Then I tested the line lock. Not big, but it was my first time using a line lock. Attached Images __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

08-03-2018, 09:51 AM	#1493
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got out there last night and masked up the cab to prime the inside. 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"

08-03-2018, 11:28 AM	#1494
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got out and got my time in this morning. Removed old fuel lines and stared installing new fuel lines. Who would have thought I would have to order more parts! Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache 3100/ 283 TBI / 4L60E My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mikebtte

08-04-2018, 12:46 AM	#1496
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 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"

08-04-2018, 02:34 PM	#1497
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 got the correct pulley from speedway. probably get out there today and beat on the truck again.

08-04-2018, 06:23 PM	#1500
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 back from the Art and Wine Festival to find that Santa Had delivered a gift. 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"

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