What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 127 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 07-22-2019, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Livemeyer

Brian your truck is coming along nicely and looks pretty cool. I'm curious though, why are you trailering to Idaho? Moving, or is it getting some special work done there?

Moving there.

Brian

evilokc · 07-22-2019, 08:16 AM

it was so hot yesterday that I barley did anything. it was 99 degrees and 98% humidity. I welded up the last hole and called it a day. the next 2 days will be grinding and metal work on the patches. im really happy with how its coming out.

**oldman3** · 07-22-2019, 09:13 AM

Congrats Brian...Jim

Volfandt · 07-22-2019, 09:59 AM

Brian, while I'm a big fan of the original looks of the venerable AD trucks, your chopped cab and front clip looks great. It works and it works, great job, carry on.
Dave

P.S. I imagine you're gonna mount the seats low to compensate, kinda like a Cheech and Chong cruiser, LOL.

MARTINSR · 07-22-2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Volfandt

Brian, while I'm a big fan of the original looks of the venerable AD trucks, your chopped cab and front clip looks great. It works and it works, great job, carry on.
Dave

P.S. I imagine you're gonna mount the seats low to compensate, kinda like a Cheech and Chong cruiser, LOL.

I simply sectioned the seat riser down a few inches and lower the seat back a few inches so it's not in the rear window. Then I will make foam pads that are thinner than the originals.

Brian

NorCalGal · 07-22-2019, 10:42 AM

Congrats Brian, that is a huge step forward.

**idbeast** · 07-22-2019, 11:56 PM

SVR it's looking good!!!

I got my new in tank fuel pump installed and got my bed wood put back together!

MARTINSR · 07-23-2019, 12:50 AM

I was reminded today what this bracket is for. I have had this hood apart for a few years, I got it tacked together and opening and closing but the center was low hitting the top of the cowl. As I was cleaning up in the garage today I came across this bracket and remembered, OH YEAH, that will raise the hood. I put it on and it sure as heck did raise it, too much. I got back in there and loosened it up putting a washer for shim at each of the four outer bolts, wham, it fits beautiful now!

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-23-2019, 12:57 AM

So I have been climbing up into the engine compartment by sliding under the front crossmember on my belly then climbing up on top of the axle to work on the hood. Oh what fun for this 60 year old doing this!

So once or twice, not a big deal, when I am on my 10th time oh yeah baby fun fun fun.

So I thought this was just too easy, I need to make it a little more difficult so yesterday I installed the grille and front bumper just to make it a little more of a challenge.

Brian

Kevin_C · 07-23-2019, 04:28 PM

finished my frame shortening today. Now onto IRS

MiraclePieCo · 07-23-2019, 10:37 PM

I got one door panel finished today. Just cheap vinyl glued over cardboard. I punched holes for the door pulls; arm rests are too expensive so I'll probably just use some pull straps.

MARTINSR · 07-24-2019, 10:59 AM

Got the door hinges sand blasted.

Brian

jweb · 07-24-2019, 12:54 PM

Took my truck to a vintage trailer rally over the weekend. There were 148 trailers and some cool tow rigs including this ‘51 Suburban

MiraclePieCo · 07-24-2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

Took my truck to a vintage trailer rally over the weekend. There were 148 trailers and some cool tow rigs including this ‘51 Suburban

Really cool! Was that at Champoeg Park? Do you have any more pics?

jweb · 07-24-2019, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Really cool! Was that at Champoeg Park? Do you have any more pics?

That rally was at Pioneer park in Brownsville, it’s called Rally on the river. I didn’t take many photos but there were some amazing trailers there including this Airfloat that was built not restored by a man in his 80s. It had wood inlay everywhere. The owner of the 36 foot Spartan had trouble with the reflection melting his tent and outdoor rug.

There are quite a few trailer rallies in Oregon and most have an “open house” where the public can come see all the trailers. I think the All American Rally in Brooks and this rally in Brownsville are the largest.

MARTINSR · 07-24-2019, 06:57 PM

Never done this before, I am paying someone to prime my parts. I am just burnt out, moving, packing, crazy burnt out and this took a LOT of weight off me. Just the bed, the brand new bed so it's a sand and prime. But it takes a bunch of time with the detail sanding needed and just work, this took a lot of weight off me that I really needed. I am watching them across the lot in the paint shop right now.

Brian

DransportGarage · 07-24-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Never done this before, I am paying someone to prime my parts. I am just burnt out, moving, packing, crazy burnt out and this took a LOT of weight off me. Just the bed, the brand new bed so it's a sand and prime. But it takes a bunch of time with the detail sanding needed and just work, this took a lot of weight off me that I really needed. I am watching them across the lot in the paint shop right now.

Brian

Are they priming in Idaho or in California? Just curious as to how far you are along with the move...

MiraclePieCo · 07-25-2019, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Never done this before, I am paying someone to prime my parts. I am just burnt out, moving, packing, crazy burnt out and this took a LOT of weight off me. Just the bed, the brand new bed so it's a sand and prime. But it takes a bunch of time with the detail sanding needed and just work, this took a lot of weight off me that I really needed. I am watching them across the lot in the paint shop right now.

Brian

Hey, you can't do it all. Sometimes my wife asks me, "Are you going to smelt the steel too?"

Kinda puts "build it yourself" all in perspective.

I've done most everything on my truck, but I did pay my mechanic to swap the front coil springs and replace the rear axle seals. I'd have been working under the truck for days; he's got a lift and did it in an afternoon. Best money I ever spent.

Livemeyer · 07-25-2019, 12:52 AM

Monday I received my cable pulling gel and Tuesday I finished getting the passenger door windlace installed. I'll likely tackle the driver's side Thursday or Friday. I also received my LED H4 headlights Monday. I only had a little bit of time before leaving for work today, I got one installed. I also added sound deadener to the passenger side door (I did driver's door last week, boy does that make a difference in sound when closing the door!)

Yesterday (Tuesday) I bit the bullet early in the morning and purchased my polished Flaming River steering column - $600 bucks. No more than two hours later I got a call from a local guy on CL who is selling steering columns, says he thinks the chrome or polished one he has is an Ididit column. He wants $100. I might buy it anyway, at that price, if it is what he says it is.

Ordered new 6.5" speakers for the doors today. I don't have a stereo installed yet, but the more immediate intent is to fill the gaping speaker holes in each door, they're ugly without something in there.

Eventually I will have carpet ordered. The bare metal floor really needs sound dampener but I'm not installing that until I have carpet so I can cover it up.

I also ordered new wiper blade refills from a guy on eBay. They're NOS because I couldn't find new blades that will work with my screw-in type of arms.

MARTINSR · 07-25-2019, 10:14 AM

I got the door hinges epoxy primed last night.

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-26-2019, 12:13 AM

Got the rest of the bed primed up today, damn that is hard work watching those guys do it.

Brian

Marty68 · 07-26-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got the rest of the bed primed up today, damn that is hard work watching those guys do it.

Brian

that is a nice size booth..

MARTINSR · 07-26-2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

that is a nice size booth..

And it's one of two at the shop!

Today before I took off for home I got the bed assembly started, looking good! My hinges came in the mail today so I will get out to the garage and blast them and prime them so I can put the tail gate on the bed.

Brian

NorCalGal · 07-26-2019, 12:30 AM

Livemeyer, just an FYI if it is an ididit it will have this sticker with serial number stamped on it

Livemeyer · 07-28-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Livemeyer, just an FYI if it is an ididit it will have this sticker with serial number stamped on it

Thanks NorCalGal. I am planning to go have a look at one a guy has on CL and claims its Ididit. No sticker, no sale.

07-22-2019, 08:16 AM	#2
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 it was so hot yesterday that I barley did anything. it was 99 degrees and 98% humidity. I welded up the last hole and called it a day. the next 2 days will be grinding and metal work on the patches. im really happy with how its coming out.

07-22-2019, 09:13 AM	#3
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 Congrats Brian...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 />

07-22-2019, 09:59 AM	#4
Volfandt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 87	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Brian, while I'm a big fan of the original looks of the venerable AD trucks, your chopped cab and front clip looks great. It works and it works, great job, carry on. Dave P.S. I imagine you're gonna mount the seats low to compensate, kinda like a Cheech and Chong cruiser, LOL.

07-22-2019, 10:42 AM	#6
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Congrats Brian, that is a huge step forward. __________________ Jan's 53

07-22-2019, 11:56 PM	#7
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 SVR it's looking good!!! I got my new in tank fuel pump installed and got my bed wood put back together!

07-23-2019, 12:50 AM	#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 I was reminded today what this bracket is for. I have had this hood apart for a few years, I got it tacked together and opening and closing but the center was low hitting the top of the cowl. As I was cleaning up in the garage today I came across this bracket and remembered, OH YEAH, that will raise the hood. I put it on and it sure as heck did raise it, too much. I got back in there and loosened it up putting a washer for shim at each of the four outer bolts, wham, it fits beautiful now! 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"

07-23-2019, 12:57 AM	#9
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 So I have been climbing up into the engine compartment by sliding under the front crossmember on my belly then climbing up on top of the axle to work on the hood. Oh what fun for this 60 year old doing this! So once or twice, not a big deal, when I am on my 10th time oh yeah baby fun fun fun. So I thought this was just too easy, I need to make it a little more difficult so yesterday I installed the grille and front bumper just to make it a little more of a challenge. 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"

07-23-2019, 04:28 PM	#10
Kevin_C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Danville Nh Posts: 231	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 finished my frame shortening today. Now onto IRS Attached Images __________________ 1955 chevy longbed shortened, C4 vette suspension front and rear with flatout kit. Gen V LT1/8L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=746958

07-23-2019, 10:37 PM	#11
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got one door panel finished today. Just cheap vinyl glued over cardboard. I punched holes for the door pulls; arm rests are too expensive so I'll probably just use some pull straps. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 07-23-2019 at 10:55 PM.

07-24-2019, 10:59 AM	#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 Got the door hinges sand blasted. 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"

07-24-2019, 12:54 PM	#13
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,186	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Took my truck to a vintage trailer rally over the weekend. There were 148 trailers and some cool tow rigs including this ‘51 Suburban Attached Images __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

07-24-2019, 06:57 PM	#16
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Never done this before, I am paying someone to prime my parts. I am just burnt out, moving, packing, crazy burnt out and this took a LOT of weight off me. Just the bed, the brand new bed so it's a sand and prime. But it takes a bunch of time with the detail sanding needed and just work, this took a lot of weight off me that I really needed. I am watching them across the lot in the paint shop right now. 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"

07-25-2019, 12:52 AM	#19
Livemeyer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 148	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Monday I received my cable pulling gel and Tuesday I finished getting the passenger door windlace installed. I'll likely tackle the driver's side Thursday or Friday. I also received my LED H4 headlights Monday. I only had a little bit of time before leaving for work today, I got one installed. I also added sound deadener to the passenger side door (I did driver's door last week, boy does that make a difference in sound when closing the door!) Yesterday (Tuesday) I bit the bullet early in the morning and purchased my polished Flaming River steering column - $600 bucks. No more than two hours later I got a call from a local guy on CL who is selling steering columns, says he thinks the chrome or polished one he has is an Ididit column. He wants $100. I might buy it anyway, at that price, if it is what he says it is. Ordered new 6.5" speakers for the doors today. I don't have a stereo installed yet, but the more immediate intent is to fill the gaping speaker holes in each door, they're ugly without something in there. Eventually I will have carpet ordered. The bare metal floor really needs sound dampener but I'm not installing that until I have carpet so I can cover it up. I also ordered new wiper blade refills from a guy on eBay. They're NOS because I couldn't find new blades that will work with my screw-in type of arms.

07-25-2019, 10:14 AM	#20
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 got the door hinges epoxy primed last night. 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"

07-26-2019, 12:13 AM	#21
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 the rest of the bed primed up today, damn that is hard work watching those guys do it. 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"



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07-26-2019, 12:30 AM	#24
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Livemeyer, just an FYI if it is an ididit it will have this sticker with serial number stamped on it Attached Images __________________ Jan's 53

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