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Highsider · 04-23-2013, 11:08 AM

I always guessed a 78 Chevy pickup?
The previous owner had this built for his 16-year old daughter to drive, in CA, and these give a bit of
side marker light-effect, for safety.
I am just getting used to them. At first I thought "WTF?". :-)

OrrieG · 04-24-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Orrie, Maybe I missed it but what's the purpose of the LED's in the ignition hole? Are there others somewhere else?
Posted via Mobile Device

One is the alarm armed led, the other is the 4wd loc position indicator. The old manual throttle hole and knob is reserved for future fog/running lights. The manual choke hole is going to be used for the washer fluid motor switch. Lighter is an original that is functional for 12v power for accessories. Still trying to decide if I am going with auto sound radio or just an amp under the seat that will take a thumb drive or Ipod type unit.

Also my post-mistress dropped this off:

**Denee007** · 04-24-2013, 04:49 PM

Congratulations Orrie! which ac brackets will you be using?
ne'

SCHRUMGMC · 04-24-2013, 04:54 PM

Well learned the kid wanted $ 3,000 for the 59

Looking for another Truck

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-24-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Well learned the kid wanted $ 3,000 for the 59

Looking for another Truck

Hmmm....now WHY does that amount sound familiar?
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-24-2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hmmm....now WHY does that amount sound familiar?
Posted via Mobile Device

Yeah I should of listened !!!
Thank y'all, I've learned my lesson

Looking for another truck

**Denee007** · 04-24-2013, 05:03 PM

Been there done that~ start saving your money

Give looking at vehicles a time out

Focus on important things

Daze57 · 04-24-2013, 05:58 PM

''The manual choke hole is going to be used for the washer fluid motor switch.''
orrieG

i like that idea - may have to borrow it

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-24-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Yeah I should of listened !!!
Thank y'all, I've learned my lesson

Looking for another truck

You're welcome and you're a LOT easier to talk to with a little humility in your "voice".

I agree you should focus on "more important things" but (in my opinion) that doesn't mean you have to forget about your passion for cars or trucks.

My unsolicited advice to you - admittedly the worst kind - is to get as good a job as you can that let's you pursue your education. Then STUDY!! and SAVE!! If you can only do one? STUDY, STUDY, STUDY.

Keep monitoring this and other forums soaking up knowledge about common problems with the vehicles you're interested in/the way to solve them.

When the time is right, go shopping. There's nothing more frustrating than buying a project vehicle and having no money to work on it. Remember, if you have money you have options. No money? No options. Best of luck!!

SCHRUMGMC · 04-24-2013, 07:59 PM

Thanks Dan for your Advice..College,Jobs is the most important thing right now

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-24-2013, 08:54 PM

P.S. Study something that will lead to a high paying career! My idea is if you've GOTTA work your whole life anyway, it may as well be at something that pays you the most you can get. What's that? You wanna "be happy"? You'll be happier making more money than less money!
(I wish someone had made me see this clearly right after high school)

SCHRUMGMC · 04-24-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

P.S. Study something that will lead to a high paying career! My idea is if you've GOTTA work your whole life anyway, it may as well be at something that pays you the most you can get. What's that? You wanna "be happy"? You'll be happier making more money than less money!
(I wish someone had made me see this clearly right after high school)

Yep, Couldn't agree more..Need a Job..To the Temp Service tomorrow !!!

**youngrodder** · 04-24-2013, 10:59 PM

I have been thrashing on my interior trying to get it back together for a car show on the May 6th. This is my first attempt at an interior.

I just need to reassemble. Oh and clean the 3" of dust off my dash.

Marc

**CHIZZLER** · 04-24-2013, 11:54 PM

looks great.you were right about the dust.

OrrieG · 04-25-2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denee007

Congratulations Orrie! which ac brackets will you be using?
ne'

Fabbing my own, just needed the actual compressor to finish.

tttuba · 04-25-2013, 12:35 AM

Since my bed on my 47 is all apart I took the sides to the local blaster to remove all the old finish and rust. 150.00 to strip both of them. I couldn't do half as good a job with a grinder and sandpaper and I can now work on something else while they do it.I would have spent days getting it done myself.

la hi · 04-25-2013, 11:17 AM

I made a front shock (driver side) mount that allowed me to put a spring on the shock. I used 5" x 3" x 1/4" angle iron 7" long and bolted it to the front axle U clamp that hold the leaf springs to the axle. I removed the old shock mount and put it with the spare parts.
My test drive shows that springs on the front shocks really steady up the front end on a straight axle and help with the weight load of the 454ci.

Nordic · 04-25-2013, 02:15 PM

Had business logo put on.

**Denee007** · 04-25-2013, 02:17 PM

gosh Nordic, that looks great! Good Job!!!

SCHRUMGMC · 04-25-2013, 02:25 PM

Didn't work on no truck
but I did pick up a FREE 42 INCH FLAT SCREEN

Highsider · 04-25-2013, 02:51 PM

Nice, Nordic.

Daze57 · 04-25-2013, 02:57 PM

very nice nordic

lowdownstar · 04-26-2013, 08:14 AM

thanks for all the help guys ths is what i got done the past two weeks. wheel tubs are in and ready for body work.

Thanks Ray

hotrod1 · 04-26-2013, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

thanks for all the help guys ths is what i got done the past two weeks. wheel tubs are in and ready for body work.

Thanks Ray

Can you show us how you connected them to the bed sides?

Daze57 · 04-26-2013, 12:13 PM

x 2 ^

04-23-2013, 11:08 AM	#2051
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I always guessed a 78 Chevy pickup? The previous owner had this built for his 16-year old daughter to drive, in CA, and these give a bit of side marker light-effect, for safety. I am just getting used to them. At first I thought "WTF?". :-) Last edited by Highsider; 04-23-2013 at 11:16 AM.

04-24-2013, 04:49 PM	#2053
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Congratulations Orrie! which ac brackets will you be using? ne' __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

04-24-2013, 04:54 PM	#2054
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Well learned the kid wanted $ 3,000 for the 59 Looking for another Truck __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-24-2013, 05:03 PM	#2057
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Been there done that~ start saving your money Give looking at vehicles a time out Focus on important things __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

04-24-2013, 05:58 PM	#2058
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? ''The manual choke hole is going to be used for the washer fluid motor switch.'' orrieG i like that idea - may have to borrow it

04-24-2013, 07:59 PM	#2060
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks Dan for your Advice..College,Jobs is the most important thing right now __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-24-2013, 08:54 PM	#2061
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? P.S. Study something that will lead to a high paying career! My idea is if you've GOTTA work your whole life anyway, it may as well be at something that pays you the most you can get. What's that? You wanna "be happy"? You'll be happier making more money than less money! (I wish someone had made me see this clearly right after high school)

04-24-2013, 10:59 PM	#2063
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I have been thrashing on my interior trying to get it back together for a car show on the May 6th. This is my first attempt at an interior. I just need to reassemble. Oh and clean the 3" of dust off my dash. Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-24-2013, 11:54 PM	#2064
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? looks great.you were right about the dust. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

04-25-2013, 12:35 AM	#2066
tttuba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 180	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Since my bed on my 47 is all apart I took the sides to the local blaster to remove all the old finish and rust. 150.00 to strip both of them. I couldn't do half as good a job with a grinder and sandpaper and I can now work on something else while they do it.I would have spent days getting it done myself.

04-25-2013, 11:17 AM	#2067
la hi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pagosa Springs, CO Posts: 162	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I made a front shock (driver side) mount that allowed me to put a spring on the shock. I used 5" x 3" x 1/4" angle iron 7" long and bolted it to the front axle U clamp that hold the leaf springs to the axle. I removed the old shock mount and put it with the spare parts. My test drive shows that springs on the front shocks really steady up the front end on a straight axle and help with the weight load of the 454ci.

04-25-2013, 02:15 PM	#2068
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Had business logo put on. Attached Images

04-25-2013, 02:17 PM	#2069
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? gosh Nordic, that looks great! Good Job!!! __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

04-25-2013, 02:25 PM	#2070
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Didn't work on no truck but I did pick up a FREE 42 INCH FLAT SCREEN __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-25-2013, 02:51 PM	#2071
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Nice, Nordic.



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04-25-2013, 02:57 PM	#2072
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? very nice nordic

04-26-2013, 08:14 AM	#2073
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? thanks for all the help guys ths is what i got done the past two weeks. wheel tubs are in and ready for body work. Thanks Ray Attached Images

04-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#2075
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? x 2 ^

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