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**Denee007** · 08-29-2014, 05:17 PM

Don't you just love welding on new shiny metal!

OrrieG · 09-01-2014, 07:13 PM

Put the driver door back on to check the alignment. Not perfect but good enough for me. Put on the passenger fender and it over lapped the bottom of the door by 1/2". Loosened up the radiator support and inner fender to firewall, gave it a good tug and got all but 1/8" out. Fiddled with it for another hour and could get it where in needs to be, but it "pops" back. I remember straightening up some of the front sheet metal from a previous accident and think I may have "fixed" the previous body guys solutions. Will look at the old demo pictures and see if I can come with a clue. Also need to get the hood on so I don't spend a bunch of time on the fenders and doors only to find the hood won't fit.

crossfire84 · 09-04-2014, 06:15 PM

Big brown truck delivered all my green glass for the 50.

Took the parking brakes apart and cleaned everything.
Ran the Lokar lines up in cab and hooked up the floor brake handle.
Looking to find a place to put my spare tire.

OrrieG · 09-04-2014, 06:36 PM

Wrestled with the fender/door again. Closer but still having to force it into place which is not good, first bump and everything will shift. think I am going to have to loosen the cab bolts and push the cab back a little as radiator brace and associated metal hung off of it are not moving any more forward. Good news is dog got his second set of stitches out today...

Get Down · 09-07-2014, 02:10 PM

I finally ripped routed stained and sealed my bed. I was able to install it yesterday might be a little to nice for the truck but in time it will blend right in. Still need to counter sink the off set washers and deal with two carriage bolts.

Get Down · 09-07-2014, 02:14 PM

I finally ripped routed stained and sealed my bed. Still need to counter sink the off set washers and deal with the two missing carriage bolts. But I was able to install it yesterday might be a little to nice for the truck but in time it will blend right in.

michaelt55 · 09-07-2014, 02:50 PM

nice work on the bed...what type of wood? Actually like the paint vice chromed look of the strips...

48fordf1 · 09-07-2014, 05:36 PM

I finally gor my Luggage Rack from ClassicRacks.com mounted to my '52 Panel (with. '54 front end). Michael did a great job. I ended up bolting it to the roof due to the extremely small roof rails. I had concerns even after fabricating some thicker, perfect fitting Stainless brackets, with it coming loose going down the road. I'd hate to cause an accident, damage and lose it, or have it easily stolen.

mgchevyparts · 09-07-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 48fordf1

I finally gor my Luggage Rack from ClassicRacks.com mounted to my '52 Panel (with. '54 front end). Michael did a great job. I ended up bolting it to the roof due to the extremely small roof rails. I had concerns even after fabricating some thicker, perfect fitting Stainless brackets, with it coming loose going down the road. I'd hate to cause an accident, damage and lose it, or have it easily stolen.

Really nice looking panel there.

mgchevyparts · 09-07-2014, 10:34 PM

What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Drove it

Russell Ashley · 09-08-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 48fordf1

I finally gor my Luggage Rack from ClassicRacks.com mounted to my '52 Panel (with. '54 front end). Michael did a great job. I ended up bolting it to the roof due to the extremely small roof rails. I had concerns even after fabricating some thicker, perfect fitting Stainless brackets, with it coming loose going down the road. I'd hate to cause an accident, damage and lose it, or have it easily stolen.

That truck looks great. Do you ever bring it up to any of the events around Atl?

dubie · 09-08-2014, 11:02 AM

We wrecked out the wifes 58 GMC fleetside so we can get all of the welding done on the cab over the winter

Get Down · 09-07-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelt55

nice work on the bed...what type of wood? Actually like the paint vice chromed look of the strips...

Thank you. I used yellow pine from Lowe's natural cherry stain a torch to highlight some of the grain. Then finished it off with some Australian timber oil.

ChuckDriver · 09-07-2014, 08:27 PM

The bed wood and black strips look really nice!!

Get Down · 09-08-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

The bed wood and black strips look really nice!!

Thank you, I appreciate that.

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-14-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Get Down

I finally ripped routed stained and sealed my bed. Still need to counter sink the off set washers and deal with the two missing carriage bolts. But I was able to install it yesterday might be a little to nice for the truck but in time it will blend right in.

oh so so SEXY!!! love the color with the black strips.

Get Down · 09-07-2014, 02:29 PM

Sorry about the double post, I don't know how to delete one. Not use to this ipad

Kid · 09-13-2014, 02:24 PM

I sold it ( I think, will know at 3)

Burbanaro · 09-13-2014, 03:03 PM

Digging it out of the corner to start working on it. Plans have changed over the years. Will be going the slammed route instead of monster truck.
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Indian113 · 09-13-2014, 08:17 PM

Good to see ya out and enjoying your truck Jim!

OrrieG · 09-13-2014, 08:54 PM

Finally got the passenger side fender - door' cowl gap right, what a wrestling match. Porta power and application of various body tools to relieve the tension so it would settle into place. Now back to final body work and blocking on the fenders and bed sides. More photos in the build thread.

**oldman3** · 09-13-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ha ha, Jim you're just PROVING your screen name is accurate. It's "Selfie". C'mon man, if you're gonna try using the vernacular you've got to use it correctly.

OK Dan, you got me on that one...Jim

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Good to see ya out and enjoying your truck Jim!

Thanks Ray...Jim

Daze57 · 09-13-2014, 10:45 PM

well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after a long time sittin' indoors i decided to finally get to rebuild a 350 chevy motor i have had for some years , i seem to remember it only had 27;000 miles '
well after takin it apart i saw that the crank had some scoring - rod bearings were not worn evenly and the lifters had very small pits in them - so much for a '' gasket and reseal rebuild .
so i guess my new song of the day is ; ''HI HO HI HO mo money in the motor we go ''
well at least the block aint cracked like my head is

'' that;s the way it is ''

Daze57 · 09-13-2014, 10:45 PM

well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after a long time sittin' indoors i decided to finally get to rebuild a 350 chevy motor i have had for some years , i seem to remember it only had 27;000 miles '
well after takin it apart i saw that the crank had some scoring - rod bearings were not worn evenly and the lifters had very small pits in them - so much for a '' gasket and reseal rebuild .
so i guess my new song of the day is ; ''HI HO HI HO mo money in the motor we go ''
well at least the block aint cracked like my head is

'' that;s the way it is ''

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-14-2014, 12:39 AM

Thanks for taking the teasing Jim. You're a good guy.

Orrie, those gaps look great. The part that would bug me? After it's done no one other than someone who has done it themselves will know how much effort it takes to get 50-60 year old sheet metal to fit together that well. Oh well, YOU'LL know.

08-29-2014, 05:17 PM	#1
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09-01-2014, 07:13 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Put the driver door back on to check the alignment. Not perfect but good enough for me. Put on the passenger fender and it over lapped the bottom of the door by 1/2". Loosened up the radiator support and inner fender to firewall, gave it a good tug and got all but 1/8" out. Fiddled with it for another hour and could get it where in needs to be, but it "pops" back. I remember straightening up some of the front sheet metal from a previous accident and think I may have "fixed" the previous body guys solutions. Will look at the old demo pictures and see if I can come with a clue. Also need to get the hood on so I don't spend a bunch of time on the fenders and doors only to find the hood won't fit. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-04-2014, 06:15 PM	#3
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,758	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Big brown truck delivered all my green glass for the 50. Took the parking brakes apart and cleaned everything. Ran the Lokar lines up in cab and hooked up the floor brake handle. Looking to find a place to put my spare tire. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

09-04-2014, 06:36 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Wrestled with the fender/door again. Closer but still having to force it into place which is not good, first bump and everything will shift. think I am going to have to loosen the cab bolts and push the cab back a little as radiator brace and associated metal hung off of it are not moving any more forward. Good news is dog got his second set of stitches out today... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-07-2014, 02:10 PM	#5
Get Down Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: American soil Posts: 95	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I finally ripped routed stained and sealed my bed. I was able to install it yesterday might be a little to nice for the truck but in time it will blend right in. Still need to counter sink the off set washers and deal with two carriage bolts. Last edited by Get Down; 09-07-2014 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Double post

09-07-2014, 02:14 PM	#6
Get Down Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: American soil Posts: 95	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I finally ripped routed stained and sealed my bed. Still need to counter sink the off set washers and deal with the two missing carriage bolts. But I was able to install it yesterday might be a little to nice for the truck but in time it will blend right in.

09-07-2014, 02:50 PM	#7
michaelt55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 67	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? nice work on the bed...what type of wood? Actually like the paint vice chromed look of the strips...

09-07-2014, 05:36 PM	#8
48fordf1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 26	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I finally gor my Luggage Rack from ClassicRacks.com mounted to my '52 Panel (with. '54 front end). Michael did a great job. I ended up bolting it to the roof due to the extremely small roof rails. I had concerns even after fabricating some thicker, perfect fitting Stainless brackets, with it coming loose going down the road. I'd hate to cause an accident, damage and lose it, or have it easily stolen. Attached Images

09-07-2014, 10:34 PM	#10
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Drove it __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

09-08-2014, 11:02 AM	#12
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? We wrecked out the wifes 58 GMC fleetside so we can get all of the welding done on the cab over the winter Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-07-2014, 08:27 PM	#14
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? The bed wood and black strips look really nice!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-07-2014, 02:29 PM	#17
Get Down Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: American soil Posts: 95	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Sorry about the double post, I don't know how to delete one. Not use to this ipad

09-13-2014, 02:24 PM	#18
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I sold it ( I think, will know at 3) __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

09-13-2014, 03:03 PM	#19
Burbanaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 17	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Digging it out of the corner to start working on it. Plans have changed over the years. Will be going the slammed route instead of monster truck.

09-13-2014, 08:17 PM	#20
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Good to see ya out and enjoying your truck Jim!



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09-13-2014, 08:54 PM	#21
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finally got the passenger side fender - door' cowl gap right, what a wrestling match. Porta power and application of various body tools to relieve the tension so it would settle into place. Now back to final body work and blocking on the fenders and bed sides. More photos in the build thread. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-13-2014, 10:45 PM	#23
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 ? well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after a long time sittin' indoors i decided to finally get to rebuild a 350 chevy motor i have had for some years , i seem to remember it only had 27;000 miles ' well after takin it apart i saw that the crank had some scoring - rod bearings were not worn evenly and the lifters had very small pits in them - so much for a '' gasket and reseal rebuild . so i guess my new song of the day is ; ''HI HO HI HO mo money in the motor we go '' well at least the block aint cracked like my head is '' that;s the way it is ''

09-14-2014, 12:39 AM	#25
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,351	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks for taking the teasing Jim. You're a good guy. Orrie, those gaps look great. The part that would bug me? After it's done no one other than someone who has done it themselves will know how much effort it takes to get 50-60 year old sheet metal to fit together that well. Oh well, YOU'LL know. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

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