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lowdownstar · 10-14-2013, 01:06 PM

Tim

{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.}

thanks for all the info, it looks good to me. i hope it wears well for you!

Thanks Ray

**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...

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.

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.

_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.

Daze57 · 10-19-2013, 08:30 PM

v nice truck !

Daze57 · 10-19-2013, 08:30 PM

very nice truck !

sorry double post -- still nice though!

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

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.

iowaboynca · 10-20-2013, 08:04 PM

that looks like it was a beautiful day for a drive!

**arturo7** · 10-20-2013, 08:11 PM

Hit the Pomona swap meet this morning. Picked up a 7-blade fan, crank pulley, air cleaner, XX gloves and an old Crescent wrench.

OrrieG · 10-20-2013, 09:51 PM

Changed the back up circuit wiring so I can also use a switch to turn on the lights and wired the door switches for the courtesy lights. I borrowed Orge's idea for hidden switchs that work off the upper hinge. Also scored a pair of 68-72 4wd front hub caps so I do not have to cut up the 2wd ones.

mechanixman · 10-20-2013, 11:26 PM

A whole lotta sanding, and laying down primer.

Jgowin · 10-21-2013, 04:39 PM

Picked up my gas tank and radiator from the shop, they cleaned and sealed the tank and boiled out, tested, and repaired the radiator. I might be driving before too much longer.

10-14-2013, 01:06 PM	#2926
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Tim {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.} thanks for all the info, it looks good to me. i hope it wears well for you! Thanks Ray

10-17-2013, 12:13 AM	#2928
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

10-17-2013, 01:25 AM	#2929
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	#2930
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	#2931
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	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	#2932
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	#2935
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, 08:12 PM	#2937
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

10-19-2013, 08:30 PM	#2938
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 ? v nice truck !

10-19-2013, 08:30 PM	#2939
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	#2941
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	#2942
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	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	#2943
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

10-20-2013, 05:15 PM	#2944
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	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	#2945
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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10-20-2013, 08:04 PM	#2946
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 ? that looks like it was a beautiful day for a drive!

10-20-2013, 08:11 PM	#2947
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Hit the Pomona swap meet this morning. Picked up a 7-blade fan, crank pulley, air cleaner, XX gloves and an old Crescent wrench. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

10-20-2013, 09:51 PM	#2948
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Changed the back up circuit wiring so I can also use a switch to turn on the lights and wired the door switches for the courtesy lights. I borrowed Orge's idea for hidden switchs that work off the upper hinge. Also scored a pair of 68-72 4wd front hub caps so I do not have to cut up the 2wd ones. Attached Images __________________ 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

10-20-2013, 11:26 PM	#2949
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? A whole lotta sanding, and laying down primer. Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

10-21-2013, 04:39 PM	#2950
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Picked up my gas tank and radiator from the shop, they cleaned and sealed the tank and boiled out, tested, and repaired the radiator. I might be driving before too much longer.

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