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Atommik · 08-02-2013, 10:51 PM

Drove it to work (and back home)!

**arturo7** · 08-03-2013, 01:09 AM

Installed the motor and tranny onto the chassis.

mknittle · 08-03-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Atommik

Drove it to work (and back home)!

mknittle · 08-03-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarance J

Carpet and kick panel install. Using what I had left over from the porch carpet. Its new, clean and not expensive and lays flat and is easy to work with. Plus I like the color. Maybe 30.00 for everything including floor plate. Now time cost, that's a different story. The kick panel is just covered in vinyl.

Looks good. I like the sewing machine

I have a 194s/early50s singer that my mom gave me. I replaced the timing belt and got a servo motor. Wow it runs great and is a lot of fun to run.

OrrieG · 08-04-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

blocked the grill and bumpers and did a little door repair I had missed.

More door blocking...made sure no one had stolen my fenders from the shed...

dubie · 08-06-2013, 06:53 AM

Rigged up some temporary exhaust, broke in the cam, set the timing and the idle. With any luck, the truck will be going in for inspection on Friday
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focusedontheprize · 08-06-2013, 08:41 AM

Make the decision to park the truck this weekend. The transmission is too much of a headache to keep driving it. One of my buddies has a '52 with a T5 in it behind his 327 and he let me take it for a spin - instantly knowing this would be the right move. Hopefully.

Come to find out, he has a Camaro one laying at his Dad's and I was able to locate a few S10 T5s in the junkyard for their tailshaft and parts. So that was a relief.

As for the rest of the weekend with the truck - it was horrible. TCI forgot parts in my order for the lowering kit and Classic Parts sent me a '55 - '59 TF ignition switch instead of the universal turn signal switch I gave the part number for. So all in all, a good weekend.

mechanixman · 08-06-2013, 11:47 PM

Finished the passenger side cowl panel.
Got new bearings and piston rings, just getting ready to put the motor together (again

)
Tore off the the driver side cowl and kick panel, making the kick panel template

Russell Ashley · 08-08-2013, 12:51 PM

Got my new windshield installed. The shop said installing the chrome was a PITA, I knew it was from just looking at the chrome and reading about it here on this forum. They didn't charge me any extra to install it but said in the future they would add a charge for doing it.
I'm loving the glass. It's tinted but it's so clear that it looks like there's nothing in front of you when you are driving.

dubie · 08-08-2013, 01:03 PM

Installed the electric fan and sorted out a couple electrical gremlins. The truck goes for exhaust and inspection tomorrow at 1. My glass guy is coming over to my place to pop the windshield back in the truck tonight.

Your glass and trim looks damn nice Russell

**Denee007** · 08-08-2013, 06:36 PM

Now that is something to smile about!

Beautiful!

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Got my new windshield installed. The shop said installing the chrome was a PITA, I knew it was from just looking at the chrome and reading about it here on this forum. They didn't charge me any extra to install it but said in the future they would add a charge for doing it.
I'm loving the glass. It's tinted but it's so clear that it looks like there's nothing in front of you when you are driving.

**Denee007** · 08-08-2013, 06:38 PM

I cleaned up my workbench, and put some neat decals here and there. When we return from vacation, I'll get back on the rear axle! That's it for now, no more garage fun for almost two weeks!

Indian113 · 08-08-2013, 07:34 PM

Russell That trim really looks nice!

1968aj · 08-08-2013, 08:37 PM

started taking truck apart.cut out all the rusty bed bolts got bed cut loose for removal as soon as i can get my sons over here to pick it up. removed seat. removed gas tank. filled up a garbage can full of trash and rat sh--. have lots of pictures as soon as i figure out how to resize yes i put them on photobucket but cant figure out how to put them here. oh this is my first day on this truck.. 1959 short fleet big window.

mknittle · 08-09-2013, 10:08 AM

I gave up not doing anything any more kaput done nada!

Just kidding I have to take a break to work on my daily driver and some other things.

BIG10SILVERADO · 08-09-2013, 11:37 PM

Finished the passenger door side shop logo. All hand painted.

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Daze57 · 08-10-2013, 04:26 AM

great lookin sign

Tomb23 · 08-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Restoring The Dash Inserts

Tomb23 · 08-10-2013, 10:43 AM

Half Done Now the other side!

Russell Ashley · 08-10-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10SILVERADO

Finished the passenger door side shop logo. All hand painted.

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The door sign looks cool. Are you going to "age" it and make it look old?

Toomb23, that dash panel is beautiful.

BIG10SILVERADO · 08-10-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

The door sign looks cool. Are you going to "age" it and make it look old?

Toomb23, that dash panel is beautiful.

Yea I'm going to age it.
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pvienneau · 08-10-2013, 04:09 PM

Tomb excellent work on the dash inserts. Wire brush?

Started putting engine back together,\: removed more metal from block with magnets, put on Oil pan with all SS bolts and washers, put on side cover with SS bolts and washers, put in new copper 3/16 oil tubing through engine, installed valve cover. Time to quit.

crossfire84 · 08-10-2013, 06:47 PM

put another coat of clear on my bed wood.

fabguy · 08-10-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10SILVERADO

Finished the passenger door side shop logo. All hand painted.

Posted via Mobile Device

this looks sweet!
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Russell Ashley, that windshield looks great, I have the same tint on mine and yes it is cool because it is only visible from the outside mainly.

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I scored on a corvette rear and front suspension for my wife's 55 suburban, it is my next project in line. She is almost excited as I am for me to start it. Here it is before we loaded it up and took it too the car wash to clean it down. and I want to thank BAM for the great advice on going vette suspension

all the way around.

Also, the bead lock tool showed up this week so I can finish getting my rear glass installed also.

Well, It is off too relax with my wife as she has Al Green playing outside, I think a glass of wine is in order tonight

cant beat Al Green playing while your BBQ'ing, in this great weather we are having.

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OrrieG · 08-10-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomb23

Half Done Now the other side!

Is that really the same cruddy one cleaned up?? Very nice, lots of folks would have just tossed it and bought poorer quality repop.

I sanded some more, then got tired of moving the inner fenders around so I mounted them. Remembered all the time I spent on stuff no one will see!

08-02-2013, 10:51 PM	#2651
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Drove it to work (and back home)! __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

08-03-2013, 01:09 AM	#2652
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed the motor and tranny onto the chassis. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

08-06-2013, 06:53 AM	#2656
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Rigged up some temporary exhaust, broke in the cam, set the timing and the idle. With any luck, the truck will be going in for inspection on Friday Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

08-06-2013, 08:41 AM	#2657
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Make the decision to park the truck this weekend. The transmission is too much of a headache to keep driving it. One of my buddies has a '52 with a T5 in it behind his 327 and he let me take it for a spin - instantly knowing this would be the right move. Hopefully. Come to find out, he has a Camaro one laying at his Dad's and I was able to locate a few S10 T5s in the junkyard for their tailshaft and parts. So that was a relief. As for the rest of the weekend with the truck - it was horrible. TCI forgot parts in my order for the lowering kit and Classic Parts sent me a '55 - '59 TF ignition switch instead of the universal turn signal switch I gave the part number for. So all in all, a good weekend. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

08-06-2013, 11:47 PM	#2658
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finished the passenger side cowl panel. Got new bearings and piston rings, just getting ready to put the motor together (again ) Tore off the the driver side cowl and kick panel, making the kick panel template Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

08-08-2013, 12:51 PM	#2659
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got my new windshield installed. The shop said installing the chrome was a PITA, I knew it was from just looking at the chrome and reading about it here on this forum. They didn't charge me any extra to install it but said in the future they would add a charge for doing it. I'm loving the glass. It's tinted but it's so clear that it looks like there's nothing in front of you when you are driving. Attached Images

08-08-2013, 01:03 PM	#2660
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed the electric fan and sorted out a couple electrical gremlins. The truck goes for exhaust and inspection tomorrow at 1. My glass guy is coming over to my place to pop the windshield back in the truck tonight. Your glass and trim looks damn nice Russell __________________ 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

08-08-2013, 06:38 PM	#2662
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I cleaned up my workbench, and put some neat decals here and there. When we return from vacation, I'll get back on the rear axle! That's it for now, no more garage fun for almost two weeks! __________________ '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

08-08-2013, 07:34 PM	#2663
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Russell That trim really looks nice!

08-08-2013, 08:37 PM	#2664
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? started taking truck apart.cut out all the rusty bed bolts got bed cut loose for removal as soon as i can get my sons over here to pick it up. removed seat. removed gas tank. filled up a garbage can full of trash and rat sh--. have lots of pictures as soon as i figure out how to resize yes i put them on photobucket but cant figure out how to put them here. oh this is my first day on this truck.. 1959 short fleet big window.

08-09-2013, 10:08 AM	#2665
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I gave up not doing anything any more kaput done nada! Just kidding I have to take a break to work on my daily driver and some other things. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-09-2013, 11:37 PM	#2666
BIG10SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tomball Tx Posts: 87	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finished the passenger door side shop logo. All hand painted. Posted via Mobile Device

08-10-2013, 04:26 AM	#2667
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 ? great lookin sign

08-10-2013, 10:35 AM	#2668
Tomb23 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 201	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Restoring The Dash Inserts Attached Images

08-10-2013, 10:43 AM	#2669
Tomb23 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 201	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Half Done Now the other side! Attached Images



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08-10-2013, 04:09 PM	#2672
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Tomb excellent work on the dash inserts. Wire brush? Started putting engine back together,\: removed more metal from block with magnets, put on Oil pan with all SS bolts and washers, put on side cover with SS bolts and washers, put in new copper 3/16 oil tubing through engine, installed valve cover. Time to quit. __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

08-10-2013, 06:47 PM	#2673
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? put another coat of clear on my bed wood. __________________ 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!

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