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[gdavis]

I hope to finish the legs from the new bed supports to the frame, maybe????????

[swamp rat]

I didn't even notice the chains being different in the stepside bed i bought for my 67. Go figure.

Did you buy new lenses for the reverse lights?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I didn't even notice the chains being different in the stepside bed i bought for my 67. Go figure.

Did you buy new lenses for the reverse lights?

No I bought a new set from Bryan in Ks. He had a great set with new streamline mounting brackets along with a new pair of lights. I have my old ones which is in perfect shape but no lens. I just wanted the set from Bryan.
I am happy the way they look on the truck. I wish I could afford the tail lights he has. But I will stay with what I have, His is stainless mine is steel painted.

[gdavis]

I pulled the back up light back off the truck today. I had the weep hole facing up. It would not drain when it rained. So now the holes will be facing down when I re install the back up lights. Thanks Bryan for seeing that. I had to repaint the backing/mounting brackets. I had to reverse the brackets and the paint was bumed up. I will install the brackets back on Monday. I also got my bed supports level and bolted to the side wall and the front panel. I still need to attached three more bolts on each side. Then I will remove the bed off the truck and give it a good painting once again. But not until I have done all my wiring and everything else that needs to be done.

[Bomp]

Been awhile since I've checked in on your build.

Wow
Your truck is looking great. Real attention to detail to make things right.

Your grand daughter is a sweet little helper and must think you are one smart fella being able to build his own truck to drive.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Been awhile since I've checked in on your build.

Wow
Your truck is looking great. Real attention to detail to make things right.

Your grand daughter is a sweet little helper and must think you are one smart fella being able to build his own truck to drive.

thanks Mr. Bomp I do try and thanks for looking and commenting on my grand daughter. I really like working with her. She says the smartest things. I worked with another grand son today. He is 8 and I had him under the fender doing the nuts for the bed supports. he likes to help.

[gdavis]

Well, today was Sunday so I rested and nursing my hand. I had a brain storm of a idea with my grinder. I removed the side handle and when I was using the wire wheel. You guessed it right. It got away from me and it took about 1/4 of hide off before I could let it go. But now I put the handle back on. I thought I could control the grinder, but my grip isn't what it used to be.

[colgad]

Wow, that had to hurt! I have sanded my arm with an orbital sander but a wire wheel is whole other thing!
Hope you heal up quick.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

Wow, that had to hurt! I have sanded my arm with an orbital sander but a wire wheel is whole other thing!
Hope you heal up quick.

yea it has been a few days since I did it and it is healing good. thanks

[cubber]

lookin good George!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

lookin good George!

thanks man I still have a few things that I need to get though

[gdavis]

Today it was hot. I didn't go outside until later in the day. But, I did get the back up light back on the truck Now they look right. I also pulled the cowl to install the leaf guard. I hope to re-install the cowl tomorrow after I get the leaf guard in place.

[gdavis]

Today, I made my backing plates for the door hinges on the pass. side. I hope to install them tomorrow. First I have to go to the VA and get some copies of benefits for disability.
There's no telling how long that will take. Our Government at work. Don't get me wrong, we still have the best country in the world. But the red tape is a lot to be desired.
I made the plates out of 1/8 in x 4 x 4 in metal and drilled the holes in the right place. The holes are oblong so I will have room to adjust the door.

[gdavis]

today I had to do some work on the homestead. But was thinking on the bolts for the hinge. I think they will be a might short after I put the plate in behind the hinge. So I will have to get some about 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer. Maybe tomorrow I will go the Ace and pick up 6 longer bolts.

[gdavis]

Tonight, I sat out side in the yard swing looking at the back of my truck. It is lower in the right side about 2 inches. I guess I better find out what the problem is. Maybe a tire is low or a lose bolt. anyway I will get a better look tomorrow.

[swamp rat]

Or a low spot on the grass, don't get all worked up about it unless you see it on flat pavement and its still doing it.

[Xeen]

If you are using the original springs it is definitely possible that one of them is sagging but it is just as likely there is a low spot in the dirt.

[Mustard72]

Maybe try sitting sideways on the swing and then look at it.

[gdavis]

swamp rat you might have something there.
Bryan I am using the 72 springs and they looked and measure the same when I installed them.
And my buddy Nick. I can always count on you to come up with a solution.

[gdavis]

every one went camping this week in. So we watched the grand kids. Too much for this old couple to go.

[gdavis]

I finally dropped everything and picked up the longer bolts for the door plates. Tomorrow
I will try and attack the pass side door plates.

[gdavis]

Went and ordered my new sun visors today. They will be black and orange. The orange will be a strip in the center and black on top and bottom. I will post pictures of them when he finishes them. They cost less than new after market ones.

[colgad]

Sounds like I should have had your guy do my door panels!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

Sounds like I should have had your guy do my door panels!

He's the one that I had do my seat. I will also have him do my door panels.
He takes the visors apart and puts in new board and new chrome clip if it needs them.
They are going to have the Harley Davidson colors the same as my seat.
I am really pleased with his work. He does quality no quantity.

[gdavis]

Well, Today I finished the pass side door hinges. I mounted 1/8 in plate behind the hinges top and bottom. Now when the door closes it looks even. Not like before it had a 1/2 inch gap on the back side of the door. Now , created another problem. One of the bolts on the top hinge stripped out and I had a heck of a time getting it out. I can't weld a nut in behind the bolt for I can't see to go in close quarters. I was thinking if I could jump up a bolt size in metric like I did on the other hinge bolts. Anyway that will be tomorrow's work or job.
I also made (4) ground straps for the cab and bed. I thought about putting two on each.
I picked up 8 eyelets with 1/4 in hole in the eyelet and 4 feet of wire. I crimped and soldered the wire to the eyelet and put shrink wrapped over the wire after I finished the straps. it looked good. Now if it holds up. only time will tell.
I still have to adjust the fender on the pass side just a little. That will close the gap on the front of the door a little.