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OrrieG · 07-01-2014, 01:15 PM

Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??

Katrina/10 · 07-03-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe??

It's a shifter for the speedo used with the 2-speed rear axle.

SCHRUMGMC · 07-02-2014, 11:32 PM

Talk about rust, sheesh looks like your truck was dipped in salt

crossfire84 · 07-03-2014, 06:05 PM

Ordered new mirrors and a retrosound radio today, plus modified the running board aprons.

Get Down · 07-06-2014, 11:31 PM

Got my seat in after having it redone! Not for everybody but I like it! photobucket.com/user/crime_inc/media/imagejpg2.jpg.html]

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topdown99 · 07-08-2014, 12:58 AM

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Got my seat in after having it redone! Not for everybody but I like it! photobucket.com/user/crime_inc/media/imagejpg2.jpg.html]

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i dig the seat! is that a rebuild original or out of something else?

Get Down · 07-08-2014, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by topdown99

i dig the seat! is that a rebuild original or out of something else?

Thanks. Yes it's a rebuild of the original seat that was in my truck!

maxdog51 · 07-08-2014, 08:20 AM

Knocking down 5 layers of paint from previous owners.
I made this silly looking rolling cab cart to make it easy moving the cab in and out of the garage.

Half Baked · 07-08-2014, 01:06 PM

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Got my seat in after having it redone! Not for everybody but I like it! photobucket.com/user/crime_inc/media/imagejpg2.jpg.html]

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Seat looks killer man!

Get Down · 07-08-2014, 01:12 PM

Thanks Half Baked appreciate that! I know this style isn't for everybody but it is getting a warm reception.

49tomchevy · 07-08-2014, 04:46 PM

Put wheels on to check fit. Finished door.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-08-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Get Down

Got my seat in after having it redone! Not for everybody but I like it! photobucket.com/user/crime_inc/media/imagejpg2.jpg.html]

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I like the hell out of it. Ive been saving the below picture for a couple years now because I do. I'm not sure I WILL do it, but I'm sorely tempted...

Get Down · 07-08-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I like the hell out of it. Ive been saving the below picture for a couple years now because I do. I'm not sure I WILL do it, but I'm sorely tempted...

Dan I seen the picture you posted in the past and I felt the same way, that's what inspired me to come up with my own design. I appreciate the kind words.

mechanixman · 07-08-2014, 12:10 AM

Got the steering box mounted!!!!

BADAZ chevy guy · 07-08-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

Got the steering box mounted!!!!

Am I missing something? With the steering box mounted on top of the frame rail, the arm will move up&down instead of side to side. What other linkage are you going to ad?

mechanixman · 07-09-2014, 11:32 PM

I just wanted to add in, i think that seat is REALLY sharp. Not only does it add a little color, but the fact that it looks like it's a part of the seat, and not some sloppy seat cover really adds to the fact. (although I like those covers too. Everything has their place)

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Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

Am I missing something? With the steering box mounted on top of the frame rail, the arm will move up&down instead of side to side. What other linkage are you going to ad?

Ha ha yeah that was the original pitman arm that I never quite took off all the way. I'm going to have the pitman arm vertical, with a drag link between the steering and pitman arms. It'll be real similar to the original system, except the box will be in front of the axle as opposed to behind.

OrrieG · 07-13-2014, 02:02 PM

Cut the step loose and pushed it down, sill stayed level and parallel with the door bottom. Still needs welded and hammer and dolly work and door gap set but much closer.

ChuckDriver · 07-13-2014, 06:26 PM

Gave my 57 a facelift!!

topdown99 · 07-09-2014, 11:59 AM

I am headed to Mexico in November, I'll have to keep my eyes out for a new cover for my seat!

Russell Ashley · 07-09-2014, 04:17 PM

I finished up my new front brake lines and bled them today. Got good pedal and was hoping to neighborhood-drive it today but didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. I did find the best and least messiest way to add fluid to my CPP under floor master and maybe it will help someone. I impulse bought a five pack of these bottles at Harbour Frt a few years back. I put brake fluid in one, screwed the nozzle off, and stuck on the hose and it worked great. It's easy to top the mc off because the bottle doesn't deliver too much volume per squeeze of the trigger and the flow stops when you release it. I found it more controllable than a squeeze bottle with a hose on it.

BTW, the saddle blanket seats in the previous posts look good. I like them both.

topdown99 · 07-09-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I finished up my new front brake lines and bled them today. Got good pedal and was hoping to neighborhood-drive it today but didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. I did find the best and least messiest way to add fluid to my CPP under floor master and maybe it will help someone. I impulse bought a five pack of these bottles at Harbour Frt a few years back. I put brake fluid in one, screwed the nozzle off, and stuck on the hose and it worked great. It's easy to top the mc off because the bottle doesn't deliver too much volume per squeeze of the trigger and the flow stops when you release it. I found it more controllable than a squeeze bottle with a hose on it.

BTW, the saddle blanket seats in the previous posts look good. I like them both.

Another great idea!

Daze57 · 07-09-2014, 07:23 PM

good idea russell thanks for sharing

both seats look good !!!

Softpatch · 07-13-2014, 07:04 PM

My dad waited 38yrs to give me this wrench.!
I'm guessing he thought i was old enough not to distroy it...?
at least thats what i 'm thinking
.

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.

.
I calling this....
" How many thing are just wrong with this scene"......
.
It is not lost on me

All 6 wheels are off and the truck is on jack stand/ assort, wood blox
in a dirt drive way on a hill
working on widow makers and surrounded by very dry grass no fire extingisher
about 2 feet away from a propane tank on one side Oxy/Acetylene set on the other
Busting my hump on a 50 yr old wrench with a 4ft cheeter
.
when will the fun stop.?
.
the rims got alittle hot
.

.

Softpatch · 07-13-2014, 07:16 PM

but in the end i had a vision and it all worked out for the day
.
No lives were lost
.
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two wheel cylinders per wheel ..Means two adjusters

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Russell Ashley · 07-13-2014, 07:22 PM

I like old tools and that lug wrench looks interesting to me. It's actually called a Shock wrench. Here's a link to a tool vendor that gives a little info about it. I first assumed that you hit the ends with a hammer to loosen the lugs but you just spin the arm and the weight of the ends acts like an impact wrench.
http://inlandvalleytoolsupply.com/ken-tool.pdf

07-01-2014, 01:15 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Anyone know what the vacuum (??) thing on the speedo head is?? Governor maybe?? __________________ 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

07-02-2014, 11:32 PM	#3
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Talk about rust, sheesh looks like your truck was dipped in salt __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-03-2014, 06:05 PM	#4
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ordered new mirrors and a retrosound radio today, plus modified the running board aprons. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

07-06-2014, 11:31 PM	#5
Get Down Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: American soil Posts: 95	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got my seat in after having it redone! Not for everybody but I like it! photobucket.com/user/crime_inc/media/imagejpg2.jpg.html][/URL]

07-08-2014, 08:20 AM	#8
maxdog51 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 105	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Knocking down 5 layers of paint from previous owners. I made this silly looking rolling cab cart to make it easy moving the cab in and out of the garage. Attached Images

07-08-2014, 01:12 PM	#10
Get Down Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: American soil Posts: 95	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks Half Baked appreciate that! I know this style isn't for everybody but it is getting a warm reception.

07-08-2014, 04:46 PM	#11
49tomchevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Celina, Tn Posts: 29	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Put wheels on to check fit. Finished door. Attached Images

07-08-2014, 12:10 AM	#14
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the steering box mounted!!!! Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

07-13-2014, 02:02 PM	#17
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Cut the step loose and pushed it down, sill stayed level and parallel with the door bottom. Still needs welded and hammer and dolly work and door gap set but much closer. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-13-2014, 06:26 PM	#18
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Gave my 57 a facelift!! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-09-2014, 11:59 AM	#19
topdown99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Camas Wa Posts: 35	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I am headed to Mexico in November, I'll have to keep my eyes out for a new cover for my seat! __________________ 1957 3100 - 235/4spd - CPP 3" front drop axle & disc brake kit, CPP rear suspension kit, 15x7 & 15x8 Corvette rally wheels

07-09-2014, 04:17 PM	#20
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I finished up my new front brake lines and bled them today. Got good pedal and was hoping to neighborhood-drive it today but didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. I did find the best and least messiest way to add fluid to my CPP under floor master and maybe it will help someone. I impulse bought a five pack of these bottles at Harbour Frt a few years back. I put brake fluid in one, screwed the nozzle off, and stuck on the hose and it worked great. It's easy to top the mc off because the bottle doesn't deliver too much volume per squeeze of the trigger and the flow stops when you release it. I found it more controllable than a squeeze bottle with a hose on it. BTW, the saddle blanket seats in the previous posts look good. I like them both. Attached Images

07-09-2014, 07:23 PM	#22
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 ? good idea russell thanks for sharing both seats look good !!!

07-13-2014, 07:04 PM	#23
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? My dad waited 38yrs to give me this wrench.! I'm guessing he thought i was old enough not to distroy it...? at least thats what i 'm thinking . . . . I calling this.... " How many thing are just wrong with this scene"...... . It is not lost on me All 6 wheels are off and the truck is on jack stand/ assort, wood blox in a dirt drive way on a hill working on widow makers and surrounded by very dry grass no fire extingisher about 2 feet away from a propane tank on one side Oxy/Acetylene set on the other Busting my hump on a 50 yr old wrench with a 4ft cheeter . when will the fun stop.? . the rims got alittle hot . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

07-13-2014, 07:16 PM	#24
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? but in the end i had a vision and it all worked out for the day . No lives were lost . . two wheel cylinders per wheel ..Means two adjusters . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341 Last edited by Softpatch; 07-13-2014 at 07:18 PM. Reason: spelln



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07-13-2014, 07:22 PM	#25
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I like old tools and that lug wrench looks interesting to me. It's actually called a Shock wrench. Here's a link to a tool vendor that gives a little info about it. I first assumed that you hit the ends with a hammer to loosen the lugs but you just spin the arm and the weight of the ends acts like an impact wrench. http://inlandvalleytoolsupply.com/ken-tool.pdf

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