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**arturo7** · 10-14-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Priceless. Do you sing it with the band on the weekends?

They don't let me sing...

Daze57 · 10-08-2013, 07:54 PM

good picts sir - thank you very much !

iowaboynca · 10-12-2013, 11:54 PM

Got my rear end! F*rd 8.8, 3.73 posi w/ disk brakes out of a Explorer from that Pick it 'n' get it place...pretty happy.

Coupeguy2001 · 10-14-2013, 01:23 AM

found out that my truck SUCKS the gas at 85 mph. Guess I won't be doing that very often. Took it to work, and kept up with this guy in a Land Rover. I sorta thought he was irritated with me just sort of hanging back, at 85 mph. I know he could have gone faster than me, but the freeway was getting crowded.
Besides, the cheapie electric fuel pump was real close to it's maximum output. I could feel the engine sort of starving a little bit.

Yewhi · 10-14-2013, 12:08 PM

(Finally) got my new bed wood in. I now know that it is NOT as easy as it looks.

lowdownstar · 10-14-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yewhi

(Finally) got my new bed wood in. I now know that it is NOT as easy as it looks.

what type of wood and stain did you use it looks super.

Ray

Yewhi · 10-14-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

what type of wood and stain did you use it looks super.

Ray

Thanks Ray!

The wood is Red Oak. They are all treated with 4 coats of Helmsman Spar Varnish followed by 2 coats of POR-15's Pelucid for further protection.

I ran into a bit of an issue midway through. While "attempting" to install I realized that the forward bolt holes for the frame on the second boards were in the wrong location and had to have a couple of replacement boards made. I needed more Pelucid but apparently POR-15 stopped making it. I ended up using POR-15's Glisten instead. The end product seems to be similar but requires a hardener. Regarding appearance, you can't tell the difference but it'll be interesting to see whether they age differently.

Thanks again!

Tim

Coupeguy2001 · 10-17-2013, 12:13 AM

drove it to dinner! Always draws an admirer or two.
some gal in a brand new 4X4 Chevy crew cab with paper plates stopped and said she thought it looked better than her brand new truck!

Wonder how she would think if she rode with me on the freeway, and couldn't hear the radio at 70 mph.

_Ogre · 10-19-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupeguy2001

Wonder how she would think if she rode with me on the freeway, and couldn't hear the radio at 70 mph.

you need more stereo

i have 4 component sets, a 10'' sub and 1000 watts of amp.
it sounds good at 100 mph and i couldn't hear the motor if it blew.

drove truk in the rain today, warm days are numbered.
have to drive it, sun or rain.
the salt trucks will be out soon

retired1 · 10-19-2013, 08:12 PM

Took it out on the highway and put a few more miles on it before putting it away for the winter. Speedometer reads way fast and haven't got the gas gauge working yet otherwise all good.

fabguy · 10-19-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by retired1

Took it out on the highway and put a few more miles on it before putting it away for the winter. Speedometer reads way fast and haven't got the gas gauge working yet otherwise all good.

really nice lookin ride

Daze57 · 10-17-2013, 01:25 AM

have her sing !!!!

keithcorcoran · 10-18-2013, 07:18 PM

Got my stainless fender trim back from the shop today all straightened and polished. Now I just need to decide what to do with 'em.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-18-2013, 11:56 PM

....ugh.....install them?

OrrieG · 10-19-2013, 12:02 AM

Figured out I need to back track on some wiring, which means taking some dash stuff I thought was "done" off.. arrrghhh.

keithcorcoran · 10-19-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

....ugh.....install them?

still debating. had them for sale but that fell through so i had them straightened and polished. so now i'm wondering about how much i like them..

plus, my truck isn't ready for anything shiny to be attached to it yet.

fabguy · 10-19-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by keithcorcoran

still debating. had them for sale but that fell through so i had them straightened and polished. so now i'm wondering about how much i like them..

plus, my truck isn't ready for anything shiny to be attached to it yet.

Just a thought, what I did with my stuff for my truck and my 39 chevy was wax them and I wrapped them in news paper for storage. Some of my truck parts lasted about 16+ yrs and looked great.

Some_Guy · 10-19-2013, 10:02 AM

U joint fell apart on my way home from work doing bout 50mph. Got it into a church parking lot, borrowed a buddies car and had it fixed by 8...I hope its fixed anyway, not sure if the replacement was the right part.

Daze57 · 10-19-2013, 08:30 PM

very nice truck !

sorry double post -- still nice though!

Daze57 · 10-19-2013, 08:30 PM

v nice truck !

fabguy · 10-19-2013, 11:00 PM

nothing, just took my 4 eyed girl to a local show today.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-20-2013, 12:08 AM

Where was that Mike? She's looking sweet as all get out.

What was the story with that '55-'56 next to you?

retired1 · 10-20-2013, 09:21 AM

Thanks Fabguy and Daze57

lowdownstar · 10-20-2013, 05:15 PM

I got her out on the road for maybe the last time this year, before i start the body work on the front fenders. I thought it would be nice for a couple of pictures! lots of color in the back ground, with all the leafs changing.

Thanks Ray

STOCKISH · 10-20-2013, 07:18 PM

I brought it home, finally. Looking forward to starting this one. Its a 54 but has a older grill on it. No title (need to get that situated) but remarkably rust free. Will need very little repair to be a solid truck. This will be more of a driver/shop truck build.

10-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#2
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 ? good picts sir - thank you very much !

10-12-2013, 11:54 PM	#3
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got my rear end! F*rd 8.8, 3.73 posi w/ disk brakes out of a Explorer from that Pick it 'n' get it place...pretty happy. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 01:23 AM	#4
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? found out that my truck SUCKS the gas at 85 mph. Guess I won't be doing that very often. Took it to work, and kept up with this guy in a Land Rover. I sorta thought he was irritated with me just sort of hanging back, at 85 mph. I know he could have gone faster than me, but the freeway was getting crowded. Besides, the cheapie electric fuel pump was real close to it's maximum output. I could feel the engine sort of starving a little bit. __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721

10-14-2013, 12:08 PM	#5
Yewhi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 117	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? (Finally) got my new bed wood in. I now know that it is NOT as easy as it looks.

10-17-2013, 12:13 AM	#8
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? drove it to dinner! Always draws an admirer or two. some gal in a brand new 4X4 Chevy crew cab with paper plates stopped and said she thought it looked better than her brand new truck! Wonder how she would think if she rode with me on the freeway, and couldn't hear the radio at 70 mph. __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721

10-19-2013, 08:12 PM	#10
retired1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Guthrie Center ia Posts: 43	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took it out on the highway and put a few more miles on it before putting it away for the winter. Speedometer reads way fast and haven't got the gas gauge working yet otherwise all good. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 01:25 AM	#12
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 ? have her sing !!!!

10-18-2013, 07:18 PM	#13
keithcorcoran Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got my stainless fender trim back from the shop today all straightened and polished. Now I just need to decide what to do with 'em.

10-18-2013, 11:56 PM	#14
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? ....ugh.....install them? __________________ '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!

10-19-2013, 12:02 AM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Figured out I need to back track on some wiring, which means taking some dash stuff I thought was "done" off.. arrrghhh. __________________ 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

10-19-2013, 10:02 AM	#18
Some_Guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MI Posts: 20	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? U joint fell apart on my way home from work doing bout 50mph. Got it into a church parking lot, borrowed a buddies car and had it fixed by 8...I hope its fixed anyway, not sure if the replacement was the right part.

10-19-2013, 08:30 PM	#19
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 ? very nice truck ! sorry double post -- still nice though!

10-19-2013, 11:00 PM	#21
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? nothing, just took my 4 eyed girl to a local show today. __________________ 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.*

10-20-2013, 12:08 AM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Where was that Mike? She's looking sweet as all get out. What was the story with that '55-'56 next to you? __________________ '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!

10-20-2013, 09:21 AM	#23
retired1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Guthrie Center ia Posts: 43	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks Fabguy and Daze57



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10-20-2013, 05:15 PM	#24
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got her out on the road for maybe the last time this year, before i start the body work on the front fenders. I thought it would be nice for a couple of pictures! lots of color in the back ground, with all the leafs changing. Thanks Ray Attached Images

10-20-2013, 07:18 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I brought it home, finally. Looking forward to starting this one. Its a 54 but has a older grill on it. No title (need to get that situated) but remarkably rust free. Will need very little repair to be a solid truck. This will be more of a driver/shop truck build. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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