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Old 03-24-2014, 08:31 AM   #1
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took the burb to painter to do his magic
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Old 03-25-2014, 06:37 PM   #2
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Some of the firewall and floor work I've been doing. I think I have worn out my hammer and dollies.






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Old 03-26-2014, 04:20 PM   #3
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yesterday I replaced fuel lines all the way up to the tank, I'll have to finish cleaning the tank and install that, then bend up the remainder of the fuel line. all on the GMC.
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Old 03-26-2014, 04:28 PM   #4
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Today... I sat and looked longingly at photos of it and wished it was here so I could work on it.
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Old 03-26-2014, 04:33 PM   #5
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Yesterday I build the pipe from Driver's exhaust manifold to where I'll hang the muffler & found a place to put the first exhaust hanger.
Today I ordered some glass packs for it.
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Old 03-26-2014, 10:49 PM   #6
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Pulled all of the glass out of the 53 suburban.
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Old 03-27-2014, 09:48 AM   #7
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Started on sandblasting the frame on my 57 3200, word of advice make sure your shop door is closed all the way. Had media all over inside my shop, learned from that one lol.
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Put the bed back on after spraying the epoxy primer
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Old 03-27-2014, 12:44 PM   #9
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dubie

truck looks great !!! very ''sinister''
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Old 03-27-2014, 03:16 PM   #10
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pulled the cab and steering off and started cleaning the frame.
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Old 03-31-2014, 03:28 PM   #11
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Man you are more organized than I am. Do you use a spreadsheet, like Excel, to make your to-do lists? How are your headings labeled? I don't have a list like that, I usually just know in my mind what I want to do next and go with it. Or get sidetracked and do something else, LOL.

One thing I have done with this truck is kept a spread sheet with a very accurate listing of parts, date purchased, where I got them, and how much I've spent. I've never done that with a project before.
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Old 03-31-2014, 04:28 PM   #12
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I too have a cost spreadsheet. Both are in excel, headings are Work, Task and Buy. Work is broken down into clean, fabricate, sand, paint and install. Early on it was easy to stay on track without it, but then I found myself going in circles because I had forgotten to buy something, or backtracking. Also needed a sense of what I could do that did not require funds, or like last year over the winter that was not temperature sensitive. I also find that with so much else going on with my business, wifes stuff, taking care of my Dad's affairs, ect. once I get something down on paper my mind can focus on other stuff.
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Old 03-31-2014, 04:37 PM   #13
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Got real tired of looking at the ugly greasy sheet of plywood in the bed of my pickup. But didn't want to spend mucho bucks at this time for a fancy bed redo (with walnut burl wood and polished chrome strips). Ya Right! Maybe someday when I win the Lotto! The original wood and metal is still there, but 60 years old, whats left of it! So, I did what any old carpenter would do under my circumstances, I sided over it. A sheet of T111 exterior siding, a few deck screws, and a quart of "Varathane stain+poly" Doesn't look to bad from 20ft, and If it gets beat up (which it will, cause I use my truck) I can touch it up with more Varathane. The Varathane is water based and goes on nice.
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Nice capnduane! Looks brand new
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:24 AM   #15
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Flushed and re-bleed the brakes. And since I had the wheels off I washed and waxed the back sides. Its an illness I know!!
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Flushed and re-bleed the brakes. And since I had the wheels off I washed and waxed the back sides. Its an illness I know!!
Well, if it's an illness I'm afflicted too!
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Old 04-02-2014, 06:05 PM   #17
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Got real tired of looking at the ugly greasy sheet of plywood in the bed of my pickup. But didn't want to spend mucho bucks at this time for a fancy bed redo (with walnut burl wood and polished chrome strips). Ya Right! Maybe someday when I win the Lotto! The original wood and metal is still there, but 60 years old, whats left of it! So, I did what any old carpenter would do under my circumstances, I sided over it. A sheet of T111 exterior siding, a few deck screws, and a quart of "Varathane stain+poly" Doesn't look to bad from 20ft, and If it gets beat up (which it will, cause I use my truck) I can touch it up with more Varathane. The Varathane is water based and goes on nice.
Wow looks really good!
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Old 04-01-2014, 12:32 PM   #18
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Just bought a new Air Filter to replace the old one, that was filthy
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Old 04-01-2014, 06:59 PM   #19
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Mounted the box and rear fenders. Waiting for the exhaust tip for the other side and will bolt them up. Still have a few things to do but ready for spring.

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Old 04-02-2014, 09:10 AM   #20
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Leaving in a bit & driving the truck for the first time to work. Its 12 miles so shouldn't be a problem. Wish me luck.
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Old 04-03-2014, 10:35 PM   #21
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Installed new fuel tank in my 57, worked on sandblasting frame parts and steering links. Getting closer to start on getting a rolling frame
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Old 04-05-2014, 10:36 AM   #22
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recovered my steering wheel to match the interior
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Old 04-05-2014, 02:32 PM   #23
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Very nice work, looks great...Jim
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recovered my steering wheel to match the interior
Great job. Can we see it installed?
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Cut, bent and installed the last piece of brakeline. Will fill and bleed next week. If I get my throttle issue solved I could drive around the block.
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