What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 118 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dsraven · 05-31-2019, 05:00 PM

idbeast,
have you tried to get the battery terminals connected? is there room with the hold down part on the battery?

**idbeast** · 06-01-2019, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

idbeast,
have you tried to get the battery terminals connected? is there room with the hold down part on the battery?

I can't use the battery hold down, I'm going to get a 1" X 1/8" steel bar and drill it on the ends then powder coat it Black for now. The battery was a 780 CCA with a 4 year warranty for $60 so I'll make do with it for now!

1project2many · 06-01-2019, 05:39 AM

Now that we have four kids there's no room in the cab for everyone and the poor truck spends most of its time parked. But yesterday I took it into work and changed oil and inspected it. The truck did great on the nearly 90 mile commute and only complained about oil on the clutch disc. In the afternoon I drove it to my son's school to pick him up and later we took it downtown to do some errands. My son discovered the that the vent windows open about halfway through the trip which was hilarious. I was hoping to take the truck to work today but they're forecasting rain so maybe not. Either way I'm hoping for plenty of seat time this summer.

**idbeast** · 06-01-2019, 10:56 AM

Core support and Radiator are in... Today is bend and install Transmission cooler lines day.

MARTINSR · 06-02-2019, 11:59 AM

Looking good! I haven't gotten out to mine in two days. Good to see someone getting something done!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-02-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Looking good! I haven't gotten out to mine in two days. Good to see someone getting something done!
Brian

Some inspiration for you Brian:

MARTINSR · 06-03-2019, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Some inspiration for you Brian:

Thanks! I got some more done on the hood, but mostly just figuring out what to do. I also got the drivers fender raised up a bit. One of the things I did at the Goodguys show today was to look at hood and fender fit on these trucks and I saw for sure that the fender was too low. So I got that done, and will get back to the hood tomorrow night.

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-03-2019, 11:25 PM

Got some bondo work on the rear fenders done, WHOOO HOOO! A little on the hood again. I'll tell you, this old dude is tired of sliding under that front crossmember into the engine compartment to work on this, wow, that is not as easy as it was when I was a youngster!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-05-2019, 03:28 AM

The upholsterer is way past due with my seats so I called him. He says he hurt his back and hasn't done them and it may be a couple more weeks. I seldom do car shows but had planned to accompany a friend to a show this weekend. Looks like I won't make it :-(

jweb · 06-06-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

The upholsterer is way past due with my seats so I called him. He says he hurt his back and hasn't done them and it may be a couple more weeks. I seldom do car shows but had planned to accompany a friend to a show this weekend. Looks like I won't make it :-(

You should go get your seats and tell him to call you when he's ready or take them somewhere else. We only get so many months of good driving weather here.

MiraclePieCo · 06-06-2019, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

You should go get your seats and tell him to call you when he's ready or take them somewhere else. We only get so many months of good driving weather here.

Thanks, I will seriously consider that.

MARTINSR · 06-06-2019, 10:17 PM

Well, nothing done on my truck (well I may still get out there) but I did install a stereo in my new daily driver.

Brian

Marty68 · 06-07-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jweb

You should go get your seats and tell him to call you when he's ready or take them somewhere else. We only get so many months of good driving weather here.

very true. good advice
last night we went to a local drive in to join a Cruise in night. there were about 60 cars ther. I got a trophy for "my old truck" tonight we are taking it 120 miles out of town to tent camp

mick53 · 06-06-2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got some bondo work on the rear fenders done, WHOOO HOOO! A little on the hood again. I'll tell you, this old dude is tired of sliding under that front crossmember into the engine compartment to work on this, wow, that is not as easy as it was when I was a youngster!

Brian

Very nice.

MARTINSR · 06-05-2019, 10:14 AM

Bummer!

I got some bondo work done on the rear fenders. Not "done" just worked some bondo on the rear fenders. That was it.......

Brian

evilokc · 06-05-2019, 09:20 PM

Started it up and backed ut out of the garage. Let it run for about 20 min.

MARTINSR · 06-05-2019, 10:43 PM

Today, nothing, I sold my Rambler so now I have money for the motor in the truck though!

Brian

nvrdone · 06-05-2019, 11:58 PM

Brian: did the Rambler go "beep, beep, beep" when it left your house ?

Mpc. why not hook a ride with a buddy rather than missing the show???

MARTINSR · 06-06-2019, 12:15 AM

Yep, I had a hard time selling her that is for sure! Whenever I have sold a car it was always because I WANTED to, that was not the case with Marge, she was a favorite of mine for sure. But I do feel more "at peace" as I am moving and that removes a bunch of weight off my back. And the guy who bought her is a super nice guy, a pro musician and just a super nice guy who knew how to drive a three on the tree, he was the right guy for sure.

Brian

nvrdone · 06-07-2019, 09:10 AM

brian - what's the new DD? bucket seats & a console tells me its something classic

MARTINSR · 06-07-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

brian - what's the new DD? bucket seats & a console tells me its something classic

This is "Jessica" or as Marge used to call her, "The topless slut in the red dress." LOL

It's my 65 Buick Gran Sport that I have had since 1986, I couldn't afford to buy it today! I took my wife out on our first date in it 31 years ago this month. I used to put slicks on it and uncap the headers and drive it 7 miles to Fremont Drag Strip (when it existed) I have lots of memories driving it every day. It's been sitting in my garage for the past 10 years and now it will be a DD again.

This photo is outside the Tesla Plant in Fremont where it was born 54 years ago Jan 1965 when it was the GM plant.

Brian

Marty68 · 06-07-2019, 10:33 AM

nice vert Brian

MARTINSR · 06-07-2019, 05:09 PM

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nice vert Brian

Thanks, I have had a lot of fun with it.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 06-07-2019, 09:49 PM

Cruise Night

MARTINSR · 06-09-2019, 09:57 PM

Right on, yep well deserved that is a beautiful truck for sure.

Brian

05-31-2019, 05:00 PM	#1
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,183	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 idbeast, have you tried to get the battery terminals connected? is there room with the hold down part on the battery?

06-01-2019, 05:39 AM	#3
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Now that we have four kids there's no room in the cab for everyone and the poor truck spends most of its time parked. But yesterday I took it into work and changed oil and inspected it. The truck did great on the nearly 90 mile commute and only complained about oil on the clutch disc. In the afternoon I drove it to my son's school to pick him up and later we took it downtown to do some errands. My son discovered the that the vent windows open about halfway through the trip which was hilarious. I was hoping to take the truck to work today but they're forecasting rain so maybe not. Either way I'm hoping for plenty of seat time this summer. Last edited by 1project2many; 06-01-2019 at 05:45 AM.

06-01-2019, 10:56 AM	#4
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Core support and Radiator are in... Today is bend and install Transmission cooler lines day. Attached Images

06-02-2019, 11:59 AM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Looking good! I haven't gotten out to mine in two days. Good to see someone getting something done! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-03-2019, 11:25 PM	#8
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got some bondo work on the rear fenders done, WHOOO HOOO! A little on the hood again. I'll tell you, this old dude is tired of sliding under that front crossmember into the engine compartment to work on this, wow, that is not as easy as it was when I was a youngster! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 03:28 AM	#9
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 The upholsterer is way past due with my seats so I called him. He says he hurt his back and hasn't done them and it may be a couple more weeks. I seldom do car shows but had planned to accompany a friend to a show this weekend. Looks like I won't make it :-( __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

06-06-2019, 10:17 PM	#12
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well, nothing done on my truck (well I may still get out there) but I did install a stereo in my new daily driver. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 10:14 AM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Bummer! I got some bondo work done on the rear fenders. Not "done" just worked some bondo on the rear fenders. That was it....... Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 09:20 PM	#16
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Started it up and backed ut out of the garage. Let it run for about 20 min.

06-05-2019, 10:43 PM	#17
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today, nothing, I sold my Rambler so now I have money for the motor in the truck though! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-05-2019, 11:58 PM	#18
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Brian: did the Rambler go "beep, beep, beep" when it left your house ? Mpc. why not hook a ride with a buddy rather than missing the show???

06-06-2019, 12:15 AM	#19
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Yep, I had a hard time selling her that is for sure! Whenever I have sold a car it was always because I WANTED to, that was not the case with Marge, she was a favorite of mine for sure. But I do feel more "at peace" as I am moving and that removes a bunch of weight off my back. And the guy who bought her is a super nice guy, a pro musician and just a super nice guy who knew how to drive a three on the tree, he was the right guy for sure. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-07-2019, 09:10 AM	#20
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 brian - what's the new DD? bucket seats & a console tells me its something classic

06-07-2019, 10:33 AM	#22
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 nice vert Brian

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06-09-2019, 09:57 PM	#25
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Right on, yep well deserved that is a beautiful truck for sure. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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