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OrrieG · 07-21-2013, 06:47 PM

Minor stuff. scored a pair of 63 Starfire courtesy lights to put in my kick panels.

mechanixman · 07-21-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Minor stuff. scored a pair of 63 Starfire courtesy lights to put in my kick panels.

Cool! Any pictures?

I made the kick panel,
still need to weld it in.

mknittle · 07-21-2013, 10:40 PM

I didn't do anything to my 52 but I did some serious looking and measuring on my 72. and found some possible solutions on moving the A/C pump on my 6bt Cummins to narrow up the bottom some.

spitfire_er · 07-21-2013, 11:13 PM

On my 55.5 gmc, I got all my brakes gone through and replaced all the parts that needed it. Also got a few good parts off another 57 GMC including an electric wiper motor!

T Hilde · 07-22-2013, 12:05 AM

Got all the tail lights wired up. Now I'm working on the inside.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-22-2013, 12:30 PM

I've been out of town since Friday so I got nothing done. I've been busting buns at my step son's new house installing a soft water system and post hole digging (ugh!) for rotted off posts - what a PITA job!

Work to restart on my '55 later this after noon!

mknittle · 07-22-2013, 10:22 PM

I cut and drilled bumper mounts and reworked the pad where my core support mounts.
I also replaced another electric window motor in my moms Dakota. that's to in less than a week.

mknittle · 07-22-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

^ try again to upload a pict . -i would like to see what it looks like

Ill see if I can reduce the size tonight.

pvienneau · 07-23-2013, 11:18 AM

Cleaned up a front and rear brake cylinder on the bench grinder iwth a brass wire 8" brush; they look brandy new now.

tttuba · 07-25-2013, 12:13 AM

Found this bumper and grille guard on e-bay mislabeled as a 38 Dodge pick up part. Was the only bidder and got it CHEAP. Had to install it and dress up my bumper.

tttuba · 07-25-2013, 12:15 AM

oops should have been this picture too.

fabguy · 07-25-2013, 12:17 AM

I got my 53 hubcaps in a very similar way on eBay .
Congrats, gotta love it
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mechanixman · 07-25-2013, 01:16 AM

Looks fantastic tttuba!

Midgets50 · 07-26-2013, 05:59 PM

took my drive shaft in to get cut. hopefully i can install the drive shaft and run brake lines the next time i get back

**Denee007** · 07-26-2013, 06:09 PM

I'd like to see those too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Minor stuff. scored a pair of 63 Starfire courtesy lights to put in my kick panels.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-26-2013, 07:50 PM

Denee,
I don't have a photo but I've seen several cars and trucks that used those old chrome license plate lights on the kick panels and even in the engine compartment. These are the ones I'm talking about are about 1" in diameter with half the lense area covered in chrome kinda like an eyelid.
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Russell Ashley · 07-26-2013, 08:55 PM

Dan, you mean like these? These are about the easiest way to add courtesy lights. I have mine wired so that both sides don't come on when one door is open.

**Denee007** · 07-26-2013, 10:53 PM

Dan, Russell, now that is a clever idea! Thanks!!
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-27-2013, 12:24 AM

Yup, EXACTLY what I was talking about. Thanks!

crossfire84 · 07-27-2013, 07:21 PM

stained my bed wood today.

Russell Ashley · 07-27-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Dan, you mean like these? These are about the easiest way to add courtesy lights. I have mine wired so that both sides don't come on when one door is open.

I need to make a new picture. I have corrected that gap at the top of the A/C outlet.

hsdropout · 07-27-2013, 11:24 PM

Got front fenders and hood fit up.
Having problem with back of hood not wanting to set down when closed........
Can't get adjusted to stay down...........worn hinges maybe?
Any tips?

tttuba · 07-27-2013, 11:32 PM

Got my rear fenders back from the blaster. Looked good. Found all the prior work. Some of it was even lead work. That's a lost art. Never mind terribly toxic.

OrrieG · 07-28-2013, 12:46 AM

blocking interior side of doors before paint.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-28-2013, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hsdropout

Got front fenders and hood fit up.
Having problem with back of hood not wanting to set down when closed........
Can't get adjusted to stay down...........worn hinges maybe?
Any tips?

I'm having the same problem. Fabguy suggested I put all the shims under the lowest hood bolt (when the hood is in the up position). I plan to do that tomorrow and hope it makes some difference.

07-21-2013, 06:47 PM	#2601
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Minor stuff. scored a pair of 63 Starfire courtesy lights to put in my kick panels. __________________ 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

07-21-2013, 10:40 PM	#2603
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I didn't do anything to my 52 but I did some serious looking and measuring on my 72. and found some possible solutions on moving the A/C pump on my 6bt Cummins to narrow up the bottom some. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

07-21-2013, 11:13 PM	#2604
spitfire_er Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 68	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? On my 55.5 gmc, I got all my brakes gone through and replaced all the parts that needed it. Also got a few good parts off another 57 GMC including an electric wiper motor!

07-22-2013, 12:05 AM	#2605
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got all the tail lights wired up. Now I'm working on the inside.

07-22-2013, 12:30 PM	#2606
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I've been out of town since Friday so I got nothing done. I've been busting buns at my step son's new house installing a soft water system and post hole digging (ugh!) for rotted off posts - what a PITA job! Work to restart on my '55 later this after noon!

07-22-2013, 10:22 PM	#2607
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I cut and drilled bumper mounts and reworked the pad where my core support mounts. I also replaced another electric window motor in my moms Dakota. that's to in less than a week. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

07-23-2013, 11:18 AM	#2609
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Cleaned up a front and rear brake cylinder on the bench grinder iwth a brass wire 8" brush; they look brandy new now. __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

07-25-2013, 12:13 AM	#2610
tttuba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 180	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Found this bumper and grille guard on e-bay mislabeled as a 38 Dodge pick up part. Was the only bidder and got it CHEAP. Had to install it and dress up my bumper. Attached Images

07-25-2013, 12:15 AM	#2611
tttuba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 180	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? oops should have been this picture too. Attached Images

07-25-2013, 12:17 AM	#2612
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got my 53 hubcaps in a very similar way on eBay . Congrats, gotta love it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

07-25-2013, 01:16 AM	#2613
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Looks fantastic tttuba! __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

07-26-2013, 05:59 PM	#2614
Midgets50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: maryville, mo Posts: 302	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? took my drive shaft in to get cut. hopefully i can install the drive shaft and run brake lines the next time i get back

07-26-2013, 07:50 PM	#2616
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Denee, I don't have a photo but I've seen several cars and trucks that used those old chrome license plate lights on the kick panels and even in the engine compartment. These are the ones I'm talking about are about 1" in diameter with half the lense area covered in chrome kinda like an eyelid. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '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!

07-26-2013, 08:55 PM	#2617
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Dan, you mean like these? These are about the easiest way to add courtesy lights. I have mine wired so that both sides don't come on when one door is open. Attached Images

07-26-2013, 10:53 PM	#2618
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Dan, Russell, now that is a clever idea! Thanks!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '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



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07-27-2013, 12:24 AM	#2619
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Yup, EXACTLY what I was talking about. Thanks! __________________ '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!

07-27-2013, 07:21 PM	#2620
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? stained my bed wood today. __________________ 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!

07-27-2013, 11:24 PM	#2622
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got front fenders and hood fit up. Having problem with back of hood not wanting to set down when closed........ Can't get adjusted to stay down...........worn hinges maybe? Any tips?

07-27-2013, 11:32 PM	#2623
tttuba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 180	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got my rear fenders back from the blaster. Looked good. Found all the prior work. Some of it was even lead work. That's a lost art. Never mind terribly toxic.

07-28-2013, 12:46 AM	#2624
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? blocking interior side of doors before paint. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

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