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

MiraclePieCo · 03-23-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Exterior polish and wax...

It looks like you could dive into that paint!

2001convertable · 03-23-2019, 08:45 PM

I have been thinking of having the space around my rear window painted in white. I then thought what happens if I don't like it. So I came up with the idea after watching my son and his friends wrapping there import with vinyl. I found a local place to do so. Well, here it is.
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MARTINSR · 03-24-2019, 01:12 AM

I think it looks pretty cool and the face that you can remove it, how cool is that! But I think it works pretty good on your truck.

Very nice looking truck for sure!

Brian

MARTINSR · 03-24-2019, 01:16 AM

I put my five minutes in on my truck working on the front hubs, that's it, removed the bearing races now that I know they work on the truck spindles, and have the new bearings ordered. Ok, that was my five minutes on my stuff.

Then I put 96 "five minutes" on my brothers 39 Ford dash board. HOLY CRAP that thing kicked my butt, I just finished up on the body work at 10 oclock! Geeez, haven't done that in years.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 03-24-2019, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2001convertable

I have been thinking of having the space around my rear window painted in white. I then thought what happens if I don't like it. So I came up with the idea after watching my son and his friends wrapping there import with vinyl. I found a local place to do so. Well, here it is.

That was genius - and it looks great too!

MiraclePieCo · 03-24-2019, 01:51 AM

There are some disadvantages to living in a rural area. For example, it's an hour-and-a-half round trip to the hardware store. And I've had to make the trip twice in two days just get a few random pieces to finish my window roller project.

Today I removed my left window regulator, cleaned and lubed it, cut away the old slider stub, installed my makeshift roller and tested it. It works smooth and slick.

Gee, only 3 days work and 150 miles driving to fabricate a $15.00 part...

MARTINSR · 03-24-2019, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

There are some disadvantages to living in a rural area. For example, it's an hour-and-a-half round trip to the hardware store. And I've had to make the trip twice in two days just get a few random pieces to finish my window roller project.

Today I removed my left window regulator, cleaned and lubed it, cut away the old slider stub, installed my makeshift roller and tested it. It works smooth and slick.

Gee, only 3 days work and 150 miles driving to fabricate a $15.00 part...

LOLOL, funny how different we all are, I will go to the hardware store on my evening walk to pickup something.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 03-24-2019, 10:00 PM

Detailing the interior, almost ready...

DransportGarage · 03-24-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep

detailing the interior, almost ready...

bling !!!

**oldman3** · 03-24-2019, 11:04 PM

Looks great Mark...Jim

MARTINSR · 03-25-2019, 12:04 AM

Beeeeutiful!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 03-25-2019, 02:18 AM

Window rebuild continues. Today I put screws into the vent window channel to secure the felt, then repainted the frame. Spent the afternoon sanding my inside window moldings; will paint them tomorrow if the weather allows.

89AKurt · 03-25-2019, 09:52 PM

Does this qualify? Added Angry Bird eyebrows. Must be a cool thing to do, all the custom Jeeps have this look.

89AKurt · 03-25-2019, 09:53 PM

Does this qualify? Added Angry Bird eyebrows. Must be a cool thing to do, all the custom Jeeps have this look.

shibbby911 · 03-25-2019, 10:29 PM

Started putting together my choppin block chassis

MARTINSR · 03-26-2019, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Does this qualify? Added Angry Bird eyebrows. Must be a cool thing to do, all the custom Jeeps have this look.

You worked on it didn't you! Yep it counts!

Brian

MARTINSR · 03-26-2019, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shibbby911

Started putting together my choppin block chassis

OMG it blows my ever lovin mind to think about what the have for these trucks today! I got mine 45 years ago, if someone would have told me even many years after that someone one day would make the stuff they do like that frame or new steel cabs and fenders I would have fell on the floor laughing it was such a ridiculously stupid thought. And here it is, amazing!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 03-26-2019, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

OMG it blows my ever lovin mind to think about what the have for these trucks today! I got mine 45 years ago, if someone would have told me even many years after that someone one day would make the stuff they do like that frame or new steel cabs and fenders I would have fell on the floor laughing it was such a ridiculously stupid thought. And here it is, amazing!

Brian

You know what's hard for me to comprehend is that these trucks are now over 70 YEARS OLD! I used to build Model A's, and at 70 years old they could be found in local farm fields everywhere. And now ADs are 70!

MARTINSR · 03-26-2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

You know what's hard for me to comprehend is that these trucks are now over 70 YEARS OLD! I used to build Model A's, and at 70 years old they could be found in local farm fields everywhere. And now ADs are 70!

When I bought mine it was 26 years old! Today, that would be a 1993 truck! THe photo below is my truck the day I drove it home Dec 1973.

If that doesn't make you go hmmmmmmmm, I don't know what will!

Brian

NeoJuice · 03-26-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Does this qualify? Added Angry Bird eyebrows. Must be a cool thing to do, all the custom Jeeps have this look.

Reminds me of Johnny five from the Short Circuit movie

NeoJuice · 03-26-2019, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shibbby911

Started putting together my choppin block chassis

What is something like that worth? My god is it beautiful.

lowdownstar · 03-26-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shibbby911

Started putting together my choppin block chassis

wow nice frame! Is that all bolt together type?

i would love to know about this frame...

Thanks Ray

dew468 · 03-26-2019, 07:30 PM

Where can info be found on this frame?

MiraclePieCo · 03-26-2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

wow nice frame! Is that all bolt together type?
i would love to know about this frame...
Thanks Ray

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Originally Posted by dew468

Where can info be found on this frame?

Here's their web page.

https://azproperformance.com/collect...55-59-gm-truck

shibbby911 also has lots more pictures on his build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...26#post8494726

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MiraclePieCo · 03-26-2019, 10:59 PM

I installed the window fuzzies today. I guess they're an anti-rattle device? In the past I've glued these on, but this time I riveted them.

03-23-2019, 08:45 PM	#2927
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I have been thinking of having the space around my rear window painted in white. I then thought what happens if I don't like it. So I came up with the idea after watching my son and his friends wrapping there import with vinyl. I found a local place to do so. Well, here it is.

03-24-2019, 01:12 AM	#2928
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I think it looks pretty cool and the face that you can remove it, how cool is that! But I think it works pretty good on your truck. Very nice looking 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"

03-24-2019, 01:16 AM	#2929
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I put my five minutes in on my truck working on the front hubs, that's it, removed the bearing races now that I know they work on the truck spindles, and have the new bearings ordered. Ok, that was my five minutes on my stuff. Then I put 96 "five minutes" on my brothers 39 Ford dash board. HOLY CRAP that thing kicked my butt, I just finished up on the body work at 10 oclock! Geeez, haven't done that in years. 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"

03-24-2019, 01:51 AM	#2931
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 There are some disadvantages to living in a rural area. For example, it's an hour-and-a-half round trip to the hardware store. And I've had to make the trip twice in two days just get a few random pieces to finish my window roller project. Today I removed my left window regulator, cleaned and lubed it, cut away the old slider stub, installed my makeshift roller and tested it. It works smooth and slick. Gee, only 3 days work and 150 miles driving to fabricate a $15.00 part... __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-24-2019, 10:00 PM	#2933
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Detailing the interior, almost ready... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

03-24-2019, 11:04 PM	#2935
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Looks great Mark...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-25-2019, 12:04 AM	#2936
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Beeeeutiful! 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"

03-25-2019, 02:18 AM	#2937
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Window rebuild continues. Today I put screws into the vent window channel to secure the felt, then repainted the frame. Spent the afternoon sanding my inside window moldings; will paint them tomorrow if the weather allows. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-25-2019, 09:52 PM	#2938
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Does this qualify? Added Angry Bird eyebrows. Must be a cool thing to do, all the custom Jeeps have this look. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-25-2019, 09:53 PM	#2939
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Does this qualify? Added Angry Bird eyebrows. Must be a cool thing to do, all the custom Jeeps have this look. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-25-2019, 10:29 PM	#2940
shibbby911 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: watauga tx Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Started putting together my choppin block chassis Attached Images

03-26-2019, 07:30 PM	#2948
dew468 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 77	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Where can info be found on this frame?

03-26-2019, 10:59 PM	#2950
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I installed the window fuzzies today. I guess they're an anti-rattle device? In the past I've glued these on, but this time I riveted them. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 03-26-2019 at 11:09 PM.



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