What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 137 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MiraclePieCo · 06-24-2019, 05:12 AM

Can't even get 5 minutes done on my truck. Upholsterer has had my seats for a month on what he promised was a one-week job.

**idbeast** · 06-24-2019, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

It sure does, and I hope it motivates the guys here that are working hard on their own builds. Good things can happen for us "little guys" too...

I got a front fender on!!!

Darthintel · 06-24-2019, 04:44 PM

New apron, rear bumper, and installed fuse panel on firewall. Working on wiring now.
Wires zip tied for now ....will clean up later.

DransportGarage · 06-24-2019, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Then some guys stopped by to look at the truck and give me one of these...

In case you’re unfamiliar with Top 100, they visit 10 shows during the year and select 10 vehicles at each of them. By the end of the show season, they’ve awarded 100 winners.

Super award for a super truck!

**idbeast** · 06-24-2019, 11:29 PM

Got the drivers fender on!

**oldman3** · 06-24-2019, 11:34 PM

idbeast, truck is really taking shape, nice work...Jim

MARTINSR · 06-25-2019, 12:13 AM

Good stuff guys!
I actually got something done, WHOOO HOOO! Got the gas tank epoxy primed and some mounting of a bracket done.

Brian

**idbeast** · 06-25-2019, 07:18 AM

Thanks Jim!

**mike1971c10** · 06-25-2019, 11:02 AM

Pulled the pitman arm off the '54. No wonder the steering was soo bad. Must be a lot of grease mites in my garage
mike

Team51 · 06-25-2019, 12:18 PM

New to the board..... been a long-time reader. Been building rigs for years and decided to follow in the s10 postings and throw one together....this is old crusty, pulled from a farmer's field last fall. Mounted on a 94 s10 frame, 350 with 700r4 .... drop spindles and a flip kit in the rear...

DransportGarage · 06-25-2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Team51

New to the board..... been a long-time reader. Been building rigs for years and decided to follow in the s10 postings and throw one together....this is old crusty, pulled from a farmer's field last fall. Mounted on a 94 s10 frame, 350 with 700r4 .... drop spindles and a flip kit in the rear...

Welcome to the board! There appear to be quite a few members from Washington state here. I'm assuming, based on your name, you're either an escapee from Area 51 or your truck is a '51.

As the title states, this thread allows us to share what we're doing as we work on our trucks.

Team51 · 06-25-2019, 04:31 PM

thank you,, glad to be here... and yes, there is some 51 parts on it.... not from area 51...however, my wife of 30 years is seeming to be more out-of-this world lately...the 51 actually is my racing number,, i have had it on street stocks, late models, legends, go karts and snowmobiles..

i have several projects.. old crusty is actually a 53 cab.. and i have a 55 big window also, it sits on a camaro clip and a 10bolt nova rear end, it has a nasty 350 and is nothing but trouble every time it goes out.... and i have been working on a 41 ratrod truck for a couple years as time allows.

Team51 · 06-25-2019, 05:24 PM

i think i figured out the pics..... here is old crusty

**oldman3** · 06-25-2019, 07:41 PM

Welcome to the board, enjoy old crusty...Jim

raymond0275 · 06-25-2019, 09:52 PM

Trying to hook up my turn signals.

lgoodso1 · 06-25-2019, 10:10 PM

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started on making my own custom aluminum step plate for my 57 Chevy Truck.

Black_Sheep · 06-25-2019, 11:07 PM

I installed a 160 thermostat in my truck to see if it would run a little cooler so the electric fan won't come on at normal cruising speeds. After a 10 mile test loop it seems to be working. Now the fan comes on while sitting at a light or at low speed where air flow across the core is too low. I find it odd that the 180 thermostat I took out ran rock steady at about 195 and the new NAPA "premium" 160 runs about 185 (confirmed with a thermometer). why do you suppose the operating temp exceeds the rating on both thermostats?

mick53 · 06-25-2019, 11:18 PM

I took a project for work in Wisconsin for 2 or 3 months. I brought some parts to polish and get machined with me. Have to make some truck money for a while.

**idbeast** · 06-25-2019, 11:24 PM

I know it is a little frustrating watching someone else put their truck together, but after almost 4 years of working on it, mostly by myself, I want to share!!!
Got the grill in!
Got some minor adjusting still to do on the front end, but it looks like a truck again!!!

**idbeast** · 06-25-2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lgoodso1

Attachment 1914319 started on making my own custom aluminum step plate for my 57 Chevy Truck.

Looks nice!

Black_Sheep · 06-25-2019, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

I know it is a little frustrating watching someone else put their truck together, but after almost 4 years of working on it, mostly by myself, I want to share!!!
Got the grill in!
Got some minor adjusting still to do on the front end, but it looks like a truck again!!!

It's coming together very nicely!

**idbeast** · 06-26-2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

It's coming together very nicely!

Thank Mark!

I've got a 4mb clip of the truck running, thanks to my son-in-law, if you PM me your email I'll send it to you. I don't see a way to post it on the board.

Jim W

MARTINSR · 06-26-2019, 12:58 AM

I got my gas tank in, but then it's not quite right. I think I figured it out on my evening walk, I'll finish it up tomorrow I hope.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-26-2019, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

I know it is a little frustrating watching someone else put their truck together, but after almost 4 years of working on it, mostly by myself, I want to share!!!
Got the grill in!
Got some minor adjusting still to do on the front end, but it looks like a truck again!!!

My compliments for getting it done working in a crowded garage - looks typical of the home builder who has to fight for space with everything from the spare freezer to family bicycles, to next month's garage sale junk. I'm so jealous of these guys with the 2000 sq ft shops; I have to push mine outside in the driveway every time I want to work on it.

evilokc · 06-26-2019, 09:43 PM

got some ground straps on but it looks like the issue is my starter. im trying to decide if I should go with a mini starter for room or replace what I have. aiming for this weekend so need to make up my mind.

06-24-2019, 05:12 AM	#3401
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Can't even get 5 minutes done on my truck. Upholsterer has had my seats for a month on what he promised was a one-week job. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

06-24-2019, 04:44 PM	#3403
Darthintel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 85	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 New apron, rear bumper, and installed fuse panel on firewall. Working on wiring now. Wires zip tied for now ....will clean up later. Attached Images

06-24-2019, 11:29 PM	#3405
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the drivers fender on! Attached Images

06-24-2019, 11:34 PM	#3406
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 idbeast, truck is really taking shape, nice work...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 />

06-25-2019, 12:13 AM	#3407
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Good stuff guys! I actually got something done, WHOOO HOOO! Got the gas tank epoxy primed and some mounting of a bracket done. 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"

06-25-2019, 07:18 AM	#3408
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Thanks Jim!

06-25-2019, 11:02 AM	#3409
mike1971c10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: phoenix az Posts: 452	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Pulled the pitman arm off the '54. No wonder the steering was soo bad. Must be a lot of grease mites in my garage mike Attached Images __________________ my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522167 vietnam vet 67-68

06-25-2019, 12:18 PM	#3410
Team51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Spokane Posts: 9	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 New to the board..... been a long-time reader. Been building rigs for years and decided to follow in the s10 postings and throw one together....this is old crusty, pulled from a farmer's field last fall. Mounted on a 94 s10 frame, 350 with 700r4 .... drop spindles and a flip kit in the rear...

06-25-2019, 04:31 PM	#3412
Team51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Spokane Posts: 9	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 thank you,, glad to be here... and yes, there is some 51 parts on it.... not from area 51...however, my wife of 30 years is seeming to be more out-of-this world lately...the 51 actually is my racing number,, i have had it on street stocks, late models, legends, go karts and snowmobiles.. i have several projects.. old crusty is actually a 53 cab.. and i have a 55 big window also, it sits on a camaro clip and a 10bolt nova rear end, it has a nasty 350 and is nothing but trouble every time it goes out.... and i have been working on a 41 ratrod truck for a couple years as time allows.

06-25-2019, 05:24 PM	#3413
Team51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Spokane Posts: 9	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 i think i figured out the pics..... here is old crusty Attached Images

06-25-2019, 07:41 PM	#3414
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 Welcome to the board, enjoy old crusty...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 />

06-25-2019, 09:52 PM	#3415
raymond0275 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Larete Tejas Posts: 39	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Trying to hook up my turn signals.

06-25-2019, 10:10 PM	#3416
lgoodso1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Drummonds, TN Posts: 61	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 started on making my own custom aluminum step plate for my 57 Chevy Truck.

06-25-2019, 11:07 PM	#3417
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I installed a 160 thermostat in my truck to see if it would run a little cooler so the electric fan won't come on at normal cruising speeds. After a 10 mile test loop it seems to be working. Now the fan comes on while sitting at a light or at low speed where air flow across the core is too low. I find it odd that the 180 thermostat I took out ran rock steady at about 195 and the new NAPA "premium" 160 runs about 185 (confirmed with a thermometer). why do you suppose the operating temp exceeds the rating on both thermostats? __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-25-2019, 11:18 PM	#3418
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 897	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I took a project for work in Wisconsin for 2 or 3 months. I brought some parts to polish and get machined with me. Have to make some truck money for a while.



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06-25-2019, 11:24 PM	#3419
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I know it is a little frustrating watching someone else put their truck together, but after almost 4 years of working on it, mostly by myself, I want to share!!! Got the grill in! Got some minor adjusting still to do on the front end, but it looks like a truck again!!! Attached Images

06-26-2019, 12:58 AM	#3423
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 my gas tank in, but then it's not quite right. I think I figured it out on my evening walk, I'll finish it up tomorrow I hope. 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"

06-26-2019, 09:43 PM	#3425
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 got some ground straps on but it looks like the issue is my starter. im trying to decide if I should go with a mini starter for room or replace what I have. aiming for this weekend so need to make up my mind.

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