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OrrieG · 05-10-2014, 02:56 PM

looks relatively easy, 58-59 fenders have 5-6 more bolts on the inside to the grille.

Russell Ashley · 05-10-2014, 05:41 PM

It wasn't too bad, I just didn't want to do it, LOL. I was hoping to get the new suspension installed without having to, but now that it's off I will take care of a few things that I can get to easier.

Russell Ashley · 05-10-2014, 05:45 PM

Sorry, double post.

Rednek13x · 05-10-2014, 06:48 PM

worked on removing rivits to remove some cross members. going to need to track down a bigger air hammer!

lowdownstar · 05-10-2014, 08:34 PM

Working on door gaps, trying to make everything fit. Alot more work and i thought it was going to be lol

Ray

OrrieG · 05-10-2014, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

It wasn't too bad, I just didn't want to do it, LOL. I was hoping to get the new suspension installed without having to, but now that it's off I will take care of a few things that I can get to easier.

What AC system are you running (looks like VA)? Did you have to R&R the radiator X brace and use shims to stand it off of the support when you reinstalled?

OrrieG · 05-10-2014, 08:49 PM

What I learned today, maybe will help someone else.
1. TH350 cooler pump does NOT have enough back pressure to fill a temp gauge fitting tilted above horizontal. Pulled the temp bulb and it was dry, strong armed the fitting below vertical and it started leaking, so hopefully that will solve the no worky problem. Did test the gauge when I had the bulb out its fine.
2. A tach power wire needs to come from a switched circuit, if it is on a non-switched circuit it will drain you battery in about a week. Murphy's law dictated that the last fuse out of 21 I pulled was the problem one. Anyway, now no more power draw, tach manf offered no reason it pulls power when not running.

Russell Ashley · 05-10-2014, 09:13 PM

"What AC system are you running (looks like VA)? Did you have to R&R the radiator X brace and use shims to stand it off of the support when you reinstalled?"

Yes, it is a VA system. I moved the cross brace out one inch. I cut some one inch long pieces of one inch diameter round aluminum rod and chucked them in my lathe and drilled the hole through the center. You could just stack washers to get the length you need.

OrrieG · 05-15-2014, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

"What AC system are you running (looks like VA)? Did you have to R&R the radiator X brace and use shims to stand it off of the support when you reinstalled?"

Yes, it is a VA system. I moved the cross brace out one inch. I cut some one inch long pieces of one inch diameter round aluminum rod and chucked them in my lathe and drilled the hole through the center. You could just stack washers to get the length you need.

Thanks, that is what it looked like. Opened my mail box today and all the hose fittings arrived. Was going to just order hoses from VA but when I measured would have had a bunch of extra length looping around the inside.

Russell Ashley · 05-16-2014, 08:19 AM

Orrie, I bought the VA hose kit and it didn't come with some of the ends on the hoses. You cut the hoses to fit your installation and marked the orientation that you wanted the ends to be and VA would compress the ends on for you. I am fortunate that I have a VA dealer near me and they did mine for me.

Russell Ashley · 05-16-2014, 08:50 AM

Removed my front suspension in preparation to installing my Scott's front end. I was working by myself so I had to take it apart in pieces that I could handle. Today I want to remove the spring and shock brackets from the frame.

OrrieG · 05-16-2014, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Orrie, I bought the VA hose kit and it didn't come with some of the ends on the hoses. You cut the hoses to fit your installation and marked the orientation that you wanted the ends to be and VA would compress the ends on for you. I am fortunate that I have a VA dealer near me and they did mine for me.

I looked at that option, but the ends that came with it would not work. I will post photos of the hoses when I get them fabbed so you can see what I am doing. I have access to a crimper so doing three more connections is not a big deal. Our local VA dealer likes to bend folks over on shipping and handling fees and doing hoses. For what he wanted to crimp mine I could buy a good quality crimper.

Russell Ashley · 05-16-2014, 03:57 PM

Look at this link: You are probably aware of this but just in case.

http://www.vintageair.com/Instructions2013/900002.pdf

Make sure you have the right crimper for your fittings.

OrrieG · 05-16-2014, 04:01 PM

Good to know, thanks for watching out for me! The tools I am getting are an automotive ac set with the right dies, the person used them on his AC with success.

BADAZ chevy guy · 05-16-2014, 10:14 PM

New ball joint and windshield washers. Now she's ready for inspection, Monday!

SCHRUMGMC · 05-16-2014, 10:52 PM

Bought some more parts today
Making some progress on the '59
Costed me $82 sweet lord these parts are pricey

OrrieG · 05-18-2014, 01:27 PM

Got the AC compressor clutch and fast idle solenoid wiring sorted out. Running that "last wire" after everything else is done is a pain....

brikar · 05-18-2014, 01:44 PM

Installed the spare tire carrier my son built me

dubie · 05-18-2014, 07:59 PM

i painted mine today

FarmerSid · 05-18-2014, 08:19 PM

Awesome brikar! Talented son.

FarmerSid · 05-18-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Bought some more parts today
Making some progress on the '59
Costed me $82 sweet lord these parts are pricey

They are but try reproducing one. They know they have us by the short and curlies.

FarmerSid · 05-18-2014, 08:25 PM

So.............you painted on a dent dubie?

Nev68 · 05-19-2014, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brikar

Installed the spare tire carrier my son built me

Nice work.

brikar · 05-19-2014, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Awesome brikar! Talented son.

yes,I'm very proud of him,he's a B-pressure welder and he loves building and fabricating, here's his toy.

dubie · 05-19-2014, 10:46 AM

building a shop truck here Farmer Sid, it's all going to work into the final product.

05-10-2014, 02:56 PM	#3426
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? looks relatively easy, 58-59 fenders have 5-6 more bolts on the inside to the grille. __________________ 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

05-10-2014, 05:41 PM	#3427
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? It wasn't too bad, I just didn't want to do it, LOL. I was hoping to get the new suspension installed without having to, but now that it's off I will take care of a few things that I can get to easier. Last edited by Russell Ashley; 05-10-2014 at 05:52 PM.

05-10-2014, 05:45 PM	#3428
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Sorry, double post. Last edited by Russell Ashley; 05-10-2014 at 05:47 PM. Reason: double post.

05-10-2014, 06:48 PM	#3429
Rednek13x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clear Lake, MN Posts: 329	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? worked on removing rivits to remove some cross members. going to need to track down a bigger air hammer! __________________ 1957 Chevy Longbed Bagged V8 Project HACK CITY CUSTOMS

05-10-2014, 08:34 PM	#3430
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Working on door gaps, trying to make everything fit. Alot more work and i thought it was going to be lol Ray Attached Images

05-10-2014, 08:49 PM	#3432
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? What I learned today, maybe will help someone else. 1. TH350 cooler pump does NOT have enough back pressure to fill a temp gauge fitting tilted above horizontal. Pulled the temp bulb and it was dry, strong armed the fitting below vertical and it started leaking, so hopefully that will solve the no worky problem. Did test the gauge when I had the bulb out its fine. 2. A tach power wire needs to come from a switched circuit, if it is on a non-switched circuit it will drain you battery in about a week. Murphy's law dictated that the last fuse out of 21 I pulled was the problem one. Anyway, now no more power draw, tach manf offered no reason it pulls power when not running. __________________ 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

05-10-2014, 09:13 PM	#3433
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? "What AC system are you running (looks like VA)? Did you have to R&R the radiator X brace and use shims to stand it off of the support when you reinstalled?" Yes, it is a VA system. I moved the cross brace out one inch. I cut some one inch long pieces of one inch diameter round aluminum rod and chucked them in my lathe and drilled the hole through the center. You could just stack washers to get the length you need.

05-16-2014, 08:19 AM	#3435
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Orrie, I bought the VA hose kit and it didn't come with some of the ends on the hoses. You cut the hoses to fit your installation and marked the orientation that you wanted the ends to be and VA would compress the ends on for you. I am fortunate that I have a VA dealer near me and they did mine for me.

05-16-2014, 08:50 AM	#3436
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Removed my front suspension in preparation to installing my Scott's front end. I was working by myself so I had to take it apart in pieces that I could handle. Today I want to remove the spring and shock brackets from the frame. Attached Images

05-16-2014, 03:57 PM	#3438
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Look at this link: You are probably aware of this but just in case. http://www.vintageair.com/Instructions2013/900002.pdf Make sure you have the right crimper for your fittings.

05-16-2014, 04:01 PM	#3439
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Good to know, thanks for watching out for me! The tools I am getting are an automotive ac set with the right dies, the person used them on his AC with success. __________________ 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

05-16-2014, 10:14 PM	#3440
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? New ball joint and windshield washers. Now she's ready for inspection, Monday! __________________ 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

05-16-2014, 10:52 PM	#3441
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Bought some more parts today Making some progress on the '59 Costed me $82 sweet lord these parts are pricey Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

05-18-2014, 01:27 PM	#3442
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the AC compressor clutch and fast idle solenoid wiring sorted out. Running that "last wire" after everything else is done is a pain.... __________________ 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

05-18-2014, 01:44 PM	#3443
brikar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lacombe alberta Posts: 90	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed the spare tire carrier my son built me Attached Images



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