Project Charity Case

[Alvin]

Very cool! Love to see ya driving it and using it. I'm hoping to get mine to a similar point in the next few months.

[Rusbuilt]

I just gotta say I love your truck. And I am inspired by your story. Ministry is not always easy, it can be very trying on your faith.. We need more people in the world like you!

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I just gotta say I love your truck. And I am inspired by your story. Ministry is not always easy, it can be very trying on your faith.. We need more people in the world like you!

I've learned a lot about serving others in the last 3 years. I think the best thing that has happened is connecting with a core group of like minded people that help share the load.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by brn agn

I've learned a lot about serving others in the last 3 years. I think the best thing that has happened is connecting with a core group of like minded people that help share the load.

Yeah, I'd say that makes a difference.

[gcburdic]

Roscoe always looks happy working!!!....

[1972CST]

Is Roscoe done??? Your truck build and ministry efforts are an inspiration to me!
God Bless!

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by 1972CST

Is Roscoe done??? Your truck build and ministry efforts are an inspiration to me!
God Bless!

Kind of. I'm just driving him right now. In fact, I used him to move a donated car for the ministry and a friend's van that broke down a couple of weeks ago. The transmission went out on my daily driver awhile back, so I have been daily driving Roscoe 60 miles a day for the last month.

I've been thinking about some upgrades before next summer...interior re-do, faster ratio steering box and power brakes are at the top of my list.

[rusty76]

I've been reading this in earnst and wished I'd caught onto this earlier.

[brn agn]

Hopefully, there will be some more minor updates this year. I'll add pictures that are worthy.

[rusty76]

Cool.

[rusty76]

So any updates? Just wondering about.

[brn agn]

Nothing that is picture worthy, but here is what I have done in preparation for Hot Rod Power Tour:

-Installed front sway bar
-Installed steering box from a 1977 truck (better steering ratio)
-Installed new body bushings (the body lines align so much better now)

I also have a power brake booster sitting on my workbench that I will install before the trip.

Otherwise, I have just been using the truck for car ministry stuff and work around the house. Oh yeah, I drove it to work today (32 miles one way), which always makes the commute more enjoyable.

[rusty76]

Kool.

[brans72]

If that LS1 seems to be to much for you I might be interested in it.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by brans72

If that LS1 seems to be to much for you I might be interested in it.

Hey Brandon. Long time no talk. The "LS1" is doing just fine and has been working well in my daily driver. However, it has crossed my mind to dump it in my truck. That would be a wild ride.

How are your projects?

[brans72]

Kinda at a stand still till maybe next week again. You know work,life,church,baby,yard work etc so finding time with 9 month old baby girl is HARD!!!! Hoping to have cab done maybe month then my buddy Ryan who was here when you stopped by works at a blasting/rod shop and there going to blast it all at reasonable rate for me and then where gonna prime and paint frame/prime cab for body work. Hoping one day it will move again on it's on power! Body work seems to be my biggest set back!

[aclay17]

I can't wait to see "Roscoe" in a few weeks! That truck is looking SWEET! You might be a little disappointed when you see mine compared to your ride.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by aclay17

I can't wait to see "Roscoe" in a few weeks! That truck is looking SWEET! You might be a little disappointed when you see mine compared to your ride.

I was just going to tell you the same thing! Don't set your expectations too high for Roscoe. The next couple of weeks are going to fly by! I'm heading out to the garage after I type this to try to get some last minute work done!

[rusty76]

So any updates? Any fun things going on??????? Just checkin in.

[STOCKISH]

Still one of my favorites on this board. I love the vibe this truck gives off. Glad youre doing well buddy.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by rusty76

So any updates? Any fun things going on??????? Just checkin in.

Nah, nothing fun, just driving the truck whenever I get a chance. I've been thinking about picking up a set of headers for it...I originally resisted that idea because I wanted the reliability of manifolds. However, I'm not happy with how low the exhaust hangs down. If I re-do the exhaust, I might as well put a set of headers on it, right?

Of course, if money and time were infinitely available, I would install air ride on the truck, clean up some of the metal work I did in the beginning and completely restore the interior. I don't see that happening in my lifetime though.

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Still one of my favorites on this board. I love the vibe this truck gives off. Glad youre doing well buddy.

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to see your project soon.

[STOCKISH]

Originally Posted by brn agn

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to see your project soon.

Come on over. You know where I live!

[rusty76]

Glad to see you are doing well.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Come on over. You know where I live!

Will do. In fact, I was in your neck of the woods last night helping a friend.

Originally Posted by rusty76

Glad to see you are doing well.

Thanks. How are things with you?

I just remembered, I did one modification to the truck recently. I dulled the front bumper and mirrors by wet sanding them. I've been thinking about doing it for awhile and a couple of people commented on how the bumpers didn't match the truck when I was on Power Tour. I still need to finish the rear bumper. I can take new pictures, but the changes are subtle.

[rusty76]

Things are great. Working hard as usual. I bet power tour was fun for you and your truck. I bet a lot of people really liked it. Have any pics of that?