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keithcorcoran · 08-23-2013, 10:03 AM

I opened the rear barn doors on my '51 Panel to see how I could adjust them so the doors don't touch in the middle and the left one stops on the striker and not some random spot where the frame touches the door on the left enough to keep the door open about 1/2 inch without slamming it.

I started loosening the top body-side hinge bolts on the passenger barn door to see if there was any adjustment there but had to stop at 2 bolts because the wife came out and I'm technically not allowed to work on my truck until I finish some stuff in the house.

**Denee007** · 08-23-2013, 10:15 AM

Beautiful

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Finished putting in new windows, window regulators, handles, and felts. It took me a couple of days to do it all but I work slow. The windows all came together so must have come from one vendor, but the drivers side window had fine threads in the two attaching bolt holes and the other side had the correct coarse threads. Can't figure that one out, but it cost me an hour for a trip to the hardware store for two quarter inch fine thread screws.

Russell Ashley · 08-23-2013, 12:38 PM

Thanks, everyone. Dan, I guess it's pretty obvious that I love chrome also. I have one more bit of chrome trim to install but I'm not in the mood to do it at the moment. It's the cab and door trim. For the time being I'm just going to drive and enjoy it.

OrrieG · 08-23-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by keithcorcoran

I'm technically not allowed to work on my truck until I finish some stuff in the house.

I feel your pain, wife is at the store buying house paint as I type....

skymangs · 08-23-2013, 02:11 PM

I cut a 33 Chevy truck in half today.

crossfire84 · 08-24-2013, 06:50 PM

I finished the bed wood today, I wet sanded the poly top coat then put on a heavy coat of carnuba wax, wow!

lowdownstar · 08-24-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

I finished the bed wood today, I wet sanded the poly top coat then put on a heavy coat of carnuba wax, wow!

sounds great but with no pic's can't really tell! lol need those pic's

Ray

fabguy · 08-24-2013, 09:32 PM

finally got my engine started and checked it in all gears, didnt drive it though. seat belts, registration, and a lil cleaning and I can drive her home. woo hoo

and REMEMBER too ALWAYS install the kickdown cable onto your trans BEFORE you fill it. ( just saying)

crossfire84 · 08-25-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

sounds great but with no pic's can't really tell! lol need those pic's

Ray

i still can not load pics, any idea when they will get this fixed?

Bubba54 · 08-25-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

i still can not load pics, any idea when they will get this fixed?

Like many others I finally got a photobuckect account.

Shawn

**arturo7** · 08-25-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba54

Like many others I finally got a photobuckect account.

Shawn

I've always had issues with P-bucket. The gallery is the main reason I joined/use this site over Stovebolt. I guess if it doesn't come back soon I'll take my membership over to the H.A.M.B.

Russell Ashley · 08-25-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by skymangs

I cut a 33 Chevy truck in half today.

Well that's not something you do everyday, LOL.

Looks like the same frame stub but different rear end in the second pic. Speaking of pics, let's see some more of that truck. What's the plan for it?

OrrieG · 08-25-2013, 08:08 PM

wet sanded doors, bumpers, grille and misc. parts for final paint. decided to get a battery a and fuel fill hose so i can start it.
Posted via Mobile Device

lowdownstar · 08-26-2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba54

Like many others I finally got a photobuckect account.

Shawn

sorry my friend i didn't know the system wasn't working! I still would love to see your work when you can post them

thanks Ray

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-26-2013, 11:33 AM

Despite resolving to do some work I did NOTHING and in fact probably slowed down my progress because my girlfriend and I traded in our Lance camper and bought a 5th wheel trailer this weekend

It's a monster. 2013 Brookstone Ruby. 35'-8".
No, it's not going on my '55 lol.
But now I've gotta spend to buy a fifth wheel hitch and a couple Honda generators - DOH!That's money that won't be going toward the '55 now.

**arturo7** · 08-26-2013, 09:02 PM

I've been having good luck removing rust with electrolysis on small parts so I decided to scale up. Built a 5 x 5' tank in my back yard yesterday and fired it up this evening.

**buggy5872** · 08-27-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Despite resolving to do some work I did NOTHING and in fact probably slowed down my progress because my girlfriend and I traded in our Lance camper and bought a 5th wheel trailer this weekend

It's a monster. 2013 Brookstone Ruby. 35'-8".
No, it's not going on my '55 lol.
But now I've gotta spend to buy a fifth wheel hitch and a couple Honda generators - DOH!That's money that won't be going toward the '55 now.

Dan,
Now you need to build a cool old truck for pulling that thing.
Shane

RINC · 08-27-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by buggy5872

Dan,
Now you need to build a cool old truck for pulling that thing.
Shane

I 2nd that

dubie · 08-27-2013, 12:37 PM

we towed ours on a trailer 1200 kms round trip to take part in Saskatoons Cruise Weekend. Heres a fuzzy action shot of us cruising and another of my truck and my buddy Ricks "mud Man" truck

crossfire84 · 08-28-2013, 06:03 PM

I put this overhead counsel in. I pulled it from a 2010 Impala SS,It has the same contour as the 50.

And with power.

fabguy · 08-28-2013, 10:50 PM

Opened up and fondled my brand new carburetor that arrived today. Hopefully tomorrow I can install, set up, and test it out.
Posted via Mobile Device

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-29-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dubie

...we towed ours on a trailer....

55metalmonkey · 08-29-2013, 02:17 AM

Hi all,
Been a LONG time since I posted anything so here it goes. I've been busy getting the truck running and trailered it up to my buddies place where it was torn down again and gutted to do the body work. After months of blocking, high build and sanding to the point that my finger prints are all but gone it was ready for paint
so here is my little precious

now I just have to put er all back together

YahamaR1 · 08-29-2013, 06:13 AM

Orded a lot of new stuff by LMC and Summit...
I am in Southington now for 4 weeks,

Saves me a lot off shipping costs, normaly I have to send it to the Netherlands..
Posted via Mobile Device

dubie · 08-29-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Believe me Dan, if you saw the highway we have to drive over to get to civilization, you'd tow it too. I never wanted to have a truck that had to piggy back on a trailer but up here, and with a dropped axle truck, it's a must

08-23-2013, 10:03 AM	#2726
keithcorcoran Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I opened the rear barn doors on my '51 Panel to see how I could adjust them so the doors don't touch in the middle and the left one stops on the striker and not some random spot where the frame touches the door on the left enough to keep the door open about 1/2 inch without slamming it. I started loosening the top body-side hinge bolts on the passenger barn door to see if there was any adjustment there but had to stop at 2 bolts because the wife came out and I'm technically not allowed to work on my truck until I finish some stuff in the house.

08-23-2013, 12:38 PM	#2728
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks, everyone. Dan, I guess it's pretty obvious that I love chrome also. I have one more bit of chrome trim to install but I'm not in the mood to do it at the moment. It's the cab and door trim. For the time being I'm just going to drive and enjoy it.

08-23-2013, 02:11 PM	#2730
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I cut a 33 Chevy truck in half today. Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

08-24-2013, 06:50 PM	#2731
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I finished the bed wood today, I wet sanded the poly top coat then put on a heavy coat of carnuba wax, wow! __________________ 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!

08-24-2013, 09:32 PM	#2733
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? finally got my engine started and checked it in all gears, didnt drive it though. seat belts, registration, and a lil cleaning and I can drive her home. woo hoo and REMEMBER too ALWAYS install the kickdown cable onto your trans BEFORE you fill it. ( just saying) __________________ 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.*

08-25-2013, 08:08 PM	#2738
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? wet sanded doors, bumpers, grille and misc. parts for final paint. decided to get a battery a and fuel fill hose so i can start it. 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

08-26-2013, 11:33 AM	#2740
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Despite resolving to do some work I did NOTHING and in fact probably slowed down my progress because my girlfriend and I traded in our Lance camper and bought a 5th wheel trailer this weekend It's a monster. 2013 Brookstone Ruby. 35'-8". No, it's not going on my '55 lol. But now I've gotta spend to buy a fifth wheel hitch and a couple Honda generators - DOH!That's money that won't be going toward the '55 now. Attached Images __________________ '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!

08-26-2013, 09:02 PM	#2741
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I've been having good luck removing rust with electrolysis on small parts so I decided to scale up. Built a 5 x 5' tank in my back yard yesterday and fired it up this evening. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

08-27-2013, 12:37 PM	#2744
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 towed ours on a trailer 1200 kms round trip to take part in Saskatoons Cruise Weekend. Heres a fuzzy action shot of us cruising and another of my truck and my buddy Ricks "mud Man" truck __________________ 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

08-28-2013, 06:03 PM	#2745
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I put this overhead counsel in. I pulled it from a 2010 Impala SS,It has the same contour as the 50. And with power. Attached Images __________________ 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!

08-28-2013, 10:50 PM	#2746
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Opened up and fondled my brand new carburetor that arrived today. Hopefully tomorrow I can install, set up, and test it out. 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.*

08-29-2013, 02:17 AM	#2748
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Hi all, Been a LONG time since I posted anything so here it goes. I've been busy getting the truck running and trailered it up to my buddies place where it was torn down again and gutted to do the body work. After months of blocking, high build and sanding to the point that my finger prints are all but gone it was ready for paint so here is my little precious now I just have to put er all back together Attached Images

08-29-2013, 06:13 AM	#2749
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Orded a lot of new stuff by LMC and Summit... I am in Southington now for 4 weeks, Saves me a lot off shipping costs, normaly I have to send it to the Netherlands.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl



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