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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Good little project ya got going on. Nice job so far. I'm in.
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
one of my best friends is a PDR guy from Jay OK, i understand...he has been filling up the bank ....CHA CHING..great year so far, keep plugging away, heck i am going on 8 years i can harrass anyone !!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Well, I'm baaack!
As you can see, this project - and thread - took a major hiatus. I was "downsized" a couple of weeks after my previous post above and the truck took a backseat to life. I piddled on it every now and then, but it was hard for me to focus on it during some difficult times. But things are much better now. Anyway, about 3 months ago I began a big push to complete the truck before summer was over and I'm proud to say, "Mission Accomplished"! I didn't document much of the work this time (to be honest, I sort of forgot about this thread!) It still needs a seat cover and carpet, and a rear bumper, but all the bugs have been worked out of the drive train and wiring, it's a blast to drive. ![]() ![]()
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
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The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken |
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
I cant even remember sub'b to this thread but truck looks great good job.
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
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The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken |
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Truck looks great...as does the garage! Very cool!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
I started reading this, and noticed the date, and thought it was gonna terminate, and the reason it came back up was going to be because somebody dug it up and posted a "What happened to you" kind of deal. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was finished pics of the truck that awakened this thing! Way to follow through!! Your truck looks great (even if I am partial to stepsides). I lost my job this year, so I know how that is, but luckily I start a new one Monday. I hope you stick around, That's a great truck. I'll even overlook the fact that you're a Texan.......Haha, just kiddin', I lived in the Panhandle for some years, and am married to an Aggie who was raised in Houston. (she'd probably slap the fool out of me if she knew I said ANYTHING bad about the ol' Lone Star State).
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Like cubber ... I thought this was a "lost" thread & someone was checking but figured - what the hay ... glad I did. Truck came out great - so far.
One thing, IMO, what looks a bit suspect is the low/rear mounted tank. Even with the bumper installed it reminds me of the pinto problem from so long ago. I know you had tried the other but consider relocating the filler for your own safety. all that frame structure around the tank would pay dividends should some texting fool hammer you in the back end! Just my humble opinion. If I was closer I'd weld it up for you. Paul Last edited by ratty 46; 07-07-2013 at 01:26 PM. |
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Love the truck and shop. Been bounced a few times myself, glad you made it back.
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Nice! Glad to see you finished it. The shop looks good too!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
It turned out great. I am just down I20 a little a little ways and hope to see it in person one day.
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Nice work man, truck is bad a$$!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Bump!
How did winter fare for you and the truck? Any new side projects? Love your garage...
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Timely bump! Other than driving it, I haven't done much with the rotten mule since finishing it, but I'm getting ready to start an interior re-do. I've been stockpiling parts over the winter and a little birdie told me that I can expect a new houndstooth seat cover from Southwest Classics for Father's Day. So I'll definitely be updating this thread when I start on it in a week or so.
I'll also be adding a hidden sound system with a "creative" speaker solution that I think most will get a kick out of. Thanks for checking in. Stay tuned!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Glad your back at it - as I love your truck and the name!
Houndstooth - creative speakers!! We can't wait - C'mon - lets see it!!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
I'm on vacation this week so I started the interior makeover and sound system installation.
Here's what I started with, not bad, not good: ![]() I pulled the seat and took it to an upholsterer this morning. He said I could pick it up tomorrow afternoon. I pulled out the carpet, cleaned the floor, and sprayed two coats of Rustoleum Bed Liner. After that dried I installed 2 layers of aluminum faced sound deadener (aka, roof flashing from Lowe's ![]() ![]() I then started running the wiring for the sound system: ![]() The system will consist of a 400w 2ch amp that will power two 6.5" Kicker speakers mounted behind the seat (more on that in just a bit) along with a slim profile 8" 800w powered subwoofer that will mount under the seat. I won't be running a head unit, instead I'll plug my iPod into a Clarion EQS746 equalizer that I plan on mounting within arms reach under the seat. Here are the components: ![]()
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Notice the Coleman Drink Jugs? Yeah, about those...
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Very cool matching blade
![]() I like the idea with the coolers. Going to be a nice stereo! What did you do with the wood wheel? And how dark was it? I just got one and not happy with how light it is...thinking of trying to stain it darker...
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Thanks, VA -
The wood wheel was on the truck when I bought it. I sold it on eBay a couple of years ago. I liked the wheel, but didn't like how offset it was. The steering wheel in it now, which is about to get switched out for something else, was one I bought on eBay. Have you tried lightly sanding yours and applying a coat of stain to darken it up?
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
I finished the sound system install this morning, but I've ran into a problem...no sound! I suspect it is either the EQ or the speakers, I noticed both had been opened when I received them (both came from Amazon).
Both amps are getting voltage and the EQ is powered up, but I can't get anything out of the speakers. I've adjusted all of the gain settings on the EQ and the amps, and made sure the volume is up on my iPod, still nothing. I'll come back to it tonight or tomorrow morning, I'm headed out the door to go pick up my recovered seat. ![]()
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
That's what I'm thinking of doing...
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Very cool truck! love the garage too. subscribed....
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
cool knife! looks like Coleman just figured out there coolers have multiple uses. Price just went to $12.99 haha. Great idea, way to think outside the (speaker)box!!
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Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')
Seat looks great!
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