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06-17-2017, 02:54 AM
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3100 Build Thread
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Hot diggitty dog!!! Your in the last stage. Strong work, Thanks for sharing, I've pirated may photo's. Many thanks Keep on keepin on NC  Can ya dig it 
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06-17-2017, 04:52 PM
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gorgeous work, I would probably never drive that truck just wipe it with a diaper and mutter "my precious" till they called the doofy wagon on me.
my experience with nj cars tells me you might be a little optimistic  but hey, the heart wants what it wants!
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06-17-2017, 06:23 PM
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3100 Build Thread
Great work on the chassis, exhaust, plumbing...all looking first rate!
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07-09-2017, 12:01 PM
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My pictures have been decimated by Photobucket. They want $400 what a rip off.
I'm testing new ways of posting pics. https://i.imgur.com/Fle7CYE.jpg Well that didn't work, I'll keep trying |
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07-09-2017, 12:20 PM
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So were mine. I know it is in french but if you can use trial and error, then http://www.hostingpics.net might be for you. I'm french canadian so no problem for me. Oh! Even if there is a flag for changing the language for English in the upper right corner, it doesn't work. But the hosting is free and easy to use. I already began to replace all the links I had on a 15 pages tutorial elsewhere. Hope this helps!
If you don't like the french hosting, then you may have a look there for other alternatives to photobucket: https://www.ghacks.net/2017/07/02/ph...r-third-party/ When you find a good one, please share your find with other members here too. |
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07-09-2017, 12:36 PM
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07-30-2017, 04:04 PM
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Painter picked up chassis today!
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07-30-2017, 09:31 PM
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That's a cute pic.
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08-23-2017, 11:07 PM
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Looking forward to seeing some updates on this one! .
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08-24-2017, 02:57 PM
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3100 Build Thread
On your power steering set up, did you install a PS cooler?
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Went to the painters shop a couple days ago to see no progress. He promised he will start jamming on it soon. Since the paint is gonna be high end on this truck I had Brett Howell make me custom engine covers. I'm just not at this level of fabrication yet, unfortunately. The plastic Vortec cover just won't do this justice. While fitting the covers, I decided to delete the catch can in the spirit of keeping things as clean as possible. Also switched to lokar dipsticks. Hey, at least the truck was kept inside under plastic!  
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10-06-2017, 07:18 PM
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10-06-2017, 07:45 PM
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10-06-2017, 07:45 PM
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Frusted posting pictures. Used Vge.me but cant seem to load the website. So now I'm trying Imugr but can only post to forum using a desktop computer. Will not work on iPad or iPhone. And the images are massive! No idea how to scale things down (figured it out). Looking for image hosting recommendations.
As for the build, painter has had it for a few months now and is taking his time. So I've been enjoying the open garage and getting stuff done around the house. The wife and I have been practical over the years and she never got the fun car she always wanted. I've built a few choppers and now building the truck but she never got something fun for herself and after I bought her a new minivan I felt kinda bad. With the space for a quick project and with her in mind, I picked up a 2006 mini cooper convertible with engine misfire. The PO was done with the car since it wasn't reliable and was a money pit. Picked it up for cheap and was prepared to remove the cylinder head and rebuild the top end. Take a look at the picture above. It was a $20 intake valve spring and the car was back on the road in no time. Happy wife, happy life. Last edited by Flysocal; 10-06-2017 at 08:22 PM. |
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12-05-2017, 02:06 PM
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looks amazing, paint will be worth it.
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was it a manual trans? probably money shifted it!
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10-06-2017, 08:16 PM
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   Ha! Think I got it. The correct size is "huge thumbnail"! |
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11-30-2017, 01:57 AM
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Still waiting on paint? .
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12-05-2017, 12:21 PM
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12-05-2017, 02:46 PM
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Having followed your CFL builds, I’m sure it will not disappoint. Is it going to be a Hot Dog level paint job? Lace or gold flake? .
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12-09-2017, 02:17 PM
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03-20-2018, 11:48 PM
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I'm regretting hiring a painter so far away. 1.5hrs means no regular pop up visits. Slow progress but some progress. Cab bodywork is almost done and its in primer. Underside and inside of cab has been textured. Was nice to see it looking like a truck again but nowhere near done. He promises April 28 finish but he also promised November, December and almost every month thereafter so we shall see.
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03-20-2018, 11:51 PM
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03-21-2018, 01:11 AM
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some progress is better than no progress. she'll be a beaut when she's done.
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03-21-2018, 04:38 AM
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I’m anxious to see how it turns out, having seen the pics of your CFL’s - I’m sure it will be awesome! BTW, I know Pete isn’t painting your truck, but the last Hot Rod he painted was nothing short of amazing:
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03-21-2018, 08:21 AM
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Looks good! Hopefully not too much longer in "Paint Jail"... I have another project car taking space in my garage. I'm tempted to send it out for paint, just to get it out of my way for a year. lol
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