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*jake wells* · 10-07-2009, 12:26 AM

after spending half of the night redoing the braking system.
i realized that working on these older trucks can put a guy in peace with everything and everybody. around you knowing the project you/or somebody else is working on is slowing getting better

you might find me crazy but after buying my first truck and spending time on it im actually a better person.

Is that strange or what?

Jake wells

Diablo de la Noche · 10-07-2009, 12:42 AM

I have to agree. Even getting in there and sanding a few parts, or twisting a few bolts, makes my whole day better. I guess it's a man thing. Take it apart, put it back together. Bliss.

BAGNDRAGIT · 10-07-2009, 12:49 AM

i couldnt agree more, i dreaded taking my dash apart to re-wire the rats nest i created over time. but when i got out there i didnt wanna be anywhere else. took the bad unmotivated mood right out of me.

*jake wells* · 10-07-2009, 01:00 AM

even though i enjoy the work im trying to be careful also.
as i found out i have the 50th anniversary truck. im putting in a new bed floor and a new chrome bumper and tires.
im using prime well 235 70R 15 as mine has 6 lug Chevy rally's. i would like to trade these to get the original steel rims like it had from the factory. im trying to keep it as original as possible.

Jake wells

QKENUF4U · 10-07-2009, 12:22 PM

just means we enjoy mechanical things...i worked on my 91 all day yesterday and felt great all day....

Tx Firefighter · 10-07-2009, 12:47 PM

That's the only reason I do this stuff. It's also the only reason my shop is off limits to visitors while I'm working sometimes. I need to be alone and get some therapy.

brn agn · 10-07-2009, 12:53 PM

I wouldn't say that I am a better person, but working on old iron definitely puts me in a good mood.

I have realized recently that I get a lot of satisfaction in starting with something that is unusable and making changes so that it is useful.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-07-2009, 01:10 PM

peacefull,, Sometimes in my shop an I feel anything but that.

Like when I brake a bolt and take half the skin off my knuckles on a sharp object next to it.

Or when I remove a rusty part only to find more rust...

Just kidding realy, I do enjoy working on these trucks.

WES

big_al_71 · 10-07-2009, 01:55 PM

It is peaceful if it all comes out great but if it does not then all hell

breaks lose!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-07-2009, 02:04 PM

WES

mclairmo · 10-07-2009, 02:47 PM

It is very therapeutic, gets my mind off of all the crap I have to deal with at work.

10-07-2009, 12:26 AM	#1
jake wells Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: No Longer Here Posts: 352	peaceful work after spending half of the night redoing the braking system. i realized that working on these older trucks can put a guy in peace with everything and everybody. around you knowing the project you/or somebody else is working on is slowing getting better you might find me crazy but after buying my first truck and spending time on it im actually a better person. Is that strange or what? Jake wells

10-07-2009, 12:42 AM	#2
Diablo de la Noche Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 142	Re: peaceful work I have to agree. Even getting in there and sanding a few parts, or twisting a few bolts, makes my whole day better. I guess it's a man thing. Take it apart, put it back together. Bliss.

10-07-2009, 12:49 AM	#3
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: peaceful work i couldnt agree more, i dreaded taking my dash apart to re-wire the rats nest i created over time. but when i got out there i didnt wanna be anywhere else. took the bad unmotivated mood right out of me. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

10-07-2009, 01:00 AM	#4
jake wells Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: No Longer Here Posts: 352	Re: peaceful work even though i enjoy the work im trying to be careful also. as i found out i have the 50th anniversary truck. im putting in a new bed floor and a new chrome bumper and tires. im using prime well 235 70R 15 as mine has 6 lug Chevy rally's. i would like to trade these to get the original steel rims like it had from the factory. im trying to keep it as original as possible. Jake wells

10-07-2009, 12:22 PM	#5
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: peaceful work just means we enjoy mechanical things...i worked on my 91 all day yesterday and felt great all day....

10-07-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: peaceful work That's the only reason I do this stuff. It's also the only reason my shop is off limits to visitors while I'm working sometimes. I need to be alone and get some therapy. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: peaceful work I wouldn't say that I am a better person, but working on old iron definitely puts me in a good mood. I have realized recently that I get a lot of satisfaction in starting with something that is unusable and making changes so that it is useful. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-07-2009, 01:10 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: peaceful work peacefull,, Sometimes in my shop an I feel anything but that. Like when I brake a bolt and take half the skin off my knuckles on a sharp object next to it. Or when I remove a rusty part only to find more rust... Just kidding realy, I do enjoy working on these trucks. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: peaceful work It is peaceful if it all comes out great but if it does not then all hell breaks lose!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-07-2009, 02:04 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: peaceful work WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-07-2009, 02:47 PM	#11
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: peaceful work It is very therapeutic, gets my mind off of all the crap I have to deal with at work.



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