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yossarian19 · 03-21-2014, 01:29 AM

Got it into the garage under it's own power (!) and got rid of 10 or so rivets to get rid of some un-needed frame.

OrrieG · 03-21-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tbrown5079

After all the stressing out over the fuel system I went to the local guy that does my hoses and got it started. All that stress over nothing. I pick up the hard line tomorrow, then measure for the braided hose to the fuel rail.

Seems like that is how it goes. The things we worry about the most end up being easy. I think it is because we do it so many times in our head it seems familar. I was that way about the door hinge pins. Put it off for ever and ended up taking less than half an hour for the pair that needed fixed.

waybad · 03-21-2014, 05:51 PM

took the 55 to a glass place to get a new gasket installed,,,,, you guessed it,, they broke the windshield

it will be Monday before they can get a new one..hopefully I don't have to pay for it

tbrown5079 · 03-21-2014, 09:10 PM

Filled the radiator and tank with antifreeze and ran the gas line up the frame rail. will get the bend put on it tomorrow and connect to the filter/regulator. then I can measure for the braided hose to the fuel rail. Maybe startup next week!

OrrieG · 03-23-2014, 12:33 AM

It is alive. Put in the new starter, primed the carb, added 2.5 more gallons to the tank and it fired on the first crank. Would not idle, looks like the used carb that was "just taken off a running car" is shot. But it moved under its own power, more detail in the build thread.

agnes the dog · 03-23-2014, 04:29 AM

I put on some new shorter gas shocks on the rear. Wow! What a difference. Also put in a new distributor. Still working out the bugs on the timing and carb tuning.

FarmerSid · 03-23-2014, 07:12 AM

Got firewall finished and drivers floor in.

OrrieG · 03-23-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

It is alive. Put in the new starter, primed the carb, added 2.5 more gallons to the tank and it fired on the first crank. Would not idle, looks like the used carb that was "just taken off a running car" is shot. But it moved under its own power, more detail in the build thread.

Short Video, first time I have tried this, sorry for it being sideways, phone does that, now I know.

http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/Or...ipped.mp4.html

hsdropout · 03-23-2014, 02:59 PM

Got first rubber on the asphalt............yee haww.......(forward & reverse).
The 355 is a torque monster!
R&P power steering works excellent..........well..........in the driveway.
Gambled on the 350 TH with new TC and fluids, seems to be good.
Front discs-rear drums good...........well again........in the driveway.

crossfire84 · 03-23-2014, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hsdropout

Got first rubber on the asphalt............yee haww.......(forward & reverse).
The 355 is a torque monster!
R&P power steering works excellent..........well..........in the driveway.
Gambled on the 350 TH with new TC and fluids, seems to be good.
Front discs-rear drums good...........well again........in the driveway.

good work! looks great.

OrrieG · 03-23-2014, 06:50 PM

Switched the gas gauge lines and all is well, but cost me some blood, tight fit up there. Also noticed that one turn signal lamp is dimmly glowing with the key off, so get to start the search for a reason. suspect original 1959 light switch....

lazypineapple · 03-24-2014, 06:02 AM

Mounted front bumper. Tucked it in 3".

dubie · 03-24-2014, 07:10 AM

I had my son out in the shop learning how to handle a spray gun on the weekend. We got the bed in black epoxy on Satuday.

hyatt · 03-24-2014, 08:31 AM

took the burb to painter to do his magic

OrrieG · 03-24-2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Switched the gas gauge lines and all is well, but cost me some blood, tight fit up there. Also noticed that one turn signal lamp is dimmly glowing with the key off, so get to start the search for a reason. suspect original 1959 light switch....

duh, can't be the light switch, brake and turn are not switched...search continues..

tbrown5079 · 03-24-2014, 08:37 PM

Bent and installed fuel line. Mounted drivers side mirror. Looks like they are going to work fine!

FarmerSid · 03-25-2014, 06:37 PM

Some of the firewall and floor work I've been doing. I think I have worn out my hammer and dollies.

ol'orange · 03-26-2014, 04:20 PM

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.

BADAZ chevy guy · 03-26-2014, 04:28 PM

Today... I sat and looked longingly at photos of it and wished it was here so I could work on it.

yossarian19 · 03-26-2014, 04:33 PM

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.

**youngrodder** · 03-26-2014, 10:49 PM

Pulled all of the glass out of the 53 suburban.

lgoodso1 · 03-27-2014, 09:48 AM

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.

dubie · 03-27-2014, 11:10 AM

Put the bed back on after spraying the epoxy primer

Daze57 · 03-27-2014, 12:44 PM

dubie

truck looks great !!! very ''sinister''

Sam03 · 03-27-2014, 03:16 PM

pulled the cab and steering off and started cleaning the frame.

03-21-2014, 01:29 AM	#3276
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got it into the garage under it's own power (!) and got rid of 10 or so rivets to get rid of some un-needed frame. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

03-21-2014, 05:51 PM	#3278
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? took the 55 to a glass place to get a new gasket installed,,,,, you guessed it,, they broke the windshield it will be Monday before they can get a new one..hopefully I don't have to pay for it

03-21-2014, 09:10 PM	#3279
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Filled the radiator and tank with antifreeze and ran the gas line up the frame rail. will get the bend put on it tomorrow and connect to the filter/regulator. then I can measure for the braided hose to the fuel rail. Maybe startup next week! __________________ tbrown's 56 Cameo Build

03-23-2014, 12:33 AM	#3280
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? It is alive. Put in the new starter, primed the carb, added 2.5 more gallons to the tank and it fired on the first crank. Would not idle, looks like the used carb that was "just taken off a running car" is shot. But it moved under its own power, more detail in the build thread. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-23-2014, 04:29 AM	#3281
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I put on some new shorter gas shocks on the rear. Wow! What a difference. Also put in a new distributor. Still working out the bugs on the timing and carb tuning. __________________ Just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should. 1959 3100 stepside 355 + T5

03-23-2014, 07:12 AM	#3282
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got firewall finished and drivers floor in. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-23-2014, 02:59 PM	#3284
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got first rubber on the asphalt............yee haww.......(forward & reverse). The 355 is a torque monster! R&P power steering works excellent..........well..........in the driveway. Gambled on the 350 TH with new TC and fluids, seems to be good. Front discs-rear drums good...........well again........in the driveway. Attached Images

03-23-2014, 06:50 PM	#3286
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Switched the gas gauge lines and all is well, but cost me some blood, tight fit up there. Also noticed that one turn signal lamp is dimmly glowing with the key off, so get to start the search for a reason. suspect original 1959 light switch.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-24-2014, 06:02 AM	#3287
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Mounted front bumper. Tucked it in 3". Attached Images

03-24-2014, 07:10 AM	#3288
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I had my son out in the shop learning how to handle a spray gun on the weekend. We got the bed in black epoxy on Satuday. Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-24-2014, 08:31 AM	#3289
hyatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sparta tennessee Posts: 345	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? took the burb to painter to do his magic Attached Images __________________ 1946 car hauler 1948 surburban 1937 chevy sedan 1940 olds sedan (project) 1967 ss396 chevelle 1999 dually crewcab(24000 miles)

03-24-2014, 08:37 PM	#3291
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Bent and installed fuel line. Mounted drivers side mirror. Looks like they are going to work fine! Attached Images __________________ tbrown's 56 Cameo Build

03-25-2014, 06:37 PM	#3292
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Some of the firewall and floor work I've been doing. I think I have worn out my hammer and dollies. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-26-2014, 04:20 PM	#3293
ol'orange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mitchell, SD Posts: 11	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? 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. __________________ 72' K10 LWB (Ole' orange) 59' 150 LWB (latest addition, open to suggestions) 01' Ram 1500 (great white) 98' Honda civic (cirvics)

03-26-2014, 04:28 PM	#3294
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Today... I sat and looked longingly at photos of it and wished it was here so I could work on it. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236



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03-26-2014, 04:33 PM	#3295
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? 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. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

03-26-2014, 10:49 PM	#3296
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Pulled all of the glass out of the 53 suburban. Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-27-2014, 09:48 AM	#3297
lgoodso1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Drummonds, TN Posts: 61	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? 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.

03-27-2014, 11:10 AM	#3298
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Put the bed back on after spraying the epoxy primer Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-27-2014, 12:44 PM	#3299
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? dubie truck looks great !!! very ''sinister''

03-27-2014, 03:16 PM	#3300
Sam03 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cross Creek FL Posts: 37	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? pulled the cab and steering off and started cleaning the frame. __________________ 1st Series 55 Chevy Pickup 235 4 speed

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