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Dale99 · 08-30-2014, 04:08 PM

Engine is back together except a few vac lines. Working on parting out my parts truck. Then start working on sheet metal.

Dale99 · 09-01-2014, 03:08 PM

Alright, back to sheetmetal progress. Core support painted, and then repo fenderwell painted.

Dale99 · 09-06-2014, 07:38 PM

Core support on, trans cooler on, electric fan on, lower hose on. Then also replaced the cup on my replacement fender, welds filled, sanded, and rattle can primer for protection for tonight.

Also took 8 parts to the powder coater this week.

Dale99 · 09-10-2014, 09:09 PM

So motor started for the first time tonight since cam swap. But it fired off on second try. Pass fender is in self ectching primer after sanding off a coat of filler primer. So it will be layed outta the way and hopefully early next week I can take the door off, replace box, skin, and convert it to metal panels rather then plastic.

**jaros44sr** · 09-11-2014, 04:26 AM

Nice work Dale.....risen from the ashs

Dale99 · 10-04-2014, 08:22 PM

Alright, back in business. Was out of town for a week, trying to sell parts, and bought an utv for work and had to do a few things to it for our use. So, working on fixing door rust. New box, patch from an old door set, and will be re-skinning it. Swapping it to metal door panels as well.

hgs_notes · 10-07-2014, 01:43 AM

Wow, never seen door rust in that upper corner before. Looks good though.

Dale99 · 10-07-2014, 07:47 AM

When it was parked for all the years, the door was left hanging open. That also caused one of the hinges to to jam up and be replaced.

Got some bondo smeared on it last night.

Dale99 · 10-08-2014, 09:43 PM

operation door still going on........
picture of my satellite antenna for a user.

skorpioskorpio · 10-09-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale99

operation door still going on........
picture of my satellite antenna for a user.

Interesting on the Sirius/XM antenna, no reception problems, eh? Good to know.

**IronCanine** · 10-19-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

Interesting on the Sirius/XM antenna, no reception problems, eh? Good to know.

Yes...I'm curious about your reception as well. I have been thinking about this a lot. There are no good locations, and most manufacturers want it on the roof or on a deck lid if it's a convertible. I just want it invisible and I do not want to drill any holes (pipe dream). That would be a great location if it works.

Dale99 · 10-20-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Yes...I'm curious about your reception as well. I have been thinking about this a lot. There are no good locations, and most manufacturers want it on the roof or on a deck lid if it's a convertible. I just want it invisible and I do not want to drill any holes (pipe dream). That would be a great location if it works.

This was started in another posting. But that is magnetic, and I normally put it on my wiper cowl. So it IS visible, No holes, but I have no reception problems.

**IronCanine** · 10-20-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale99

This was started in another posting. But that is magnetic, and I normally put it on my wiper cowl. So it IS visible, No holes, but I have no reception problems.

Thanks...that makes sense. Sorry I missed the other thread.

Lokin4AReason · 10-09-2014, 10:46 AM

nice build and its come a long way from sitting in the weed(s)

at when you bought the truck, was the paperwork in other or did they have a few hiccup(s) along the way .... ???

and can not wait to see the rest of the update(s) being done to it =0)

Dale99 · 10-10-2014, 10:03 PM

Lokin, Thanks. I had a few hickups getting the paper work. But I do have title and its clean with no special markings. Looks the same as all my other ones.

Got the skin on tonight. First attempt. I think it looks good Obviously learned a few things I can apply on the next one. Biggest disappointment is that the tool is so large, I can not get it at the angle I need for the bottom flange.

Dale99 · 10-11-2014, 10:03 PM

Made it to the last show n shine of the year. Taking a rest from it tomm to do a few other things.

Dale99 · 10-18-2014, 08:54 PM

got the front done in epoxy primer, but screwed up the right one by flipping it over before it was dry and painted the inside. So have to redo it tomm.

Dale99 · 10-19-2014, 06:41 PM

fender redone, bolts in all holes, hood on..... which was more of a task than it sounds. Found out the hood was twisted quite bad, and the hinge I got off my parts truck was worse than the one that was in the wreck.

Dale99 · 10-20-2014, 10:14 AM

I figured you didnt see that post. Thats why I mentioned it started elsewhere.

Dale99 · 10-22-2014, 09:04 PM

Almost street legal again.

skorpioskorpio · 10-22-2014, 09:18 PM

Where did you get the clear marker lenses?

Dale99 · 10-22-2014, 09:27 PM

LMC #36-4413 (qty2). You have to drill the rivets out of a stock set of housings. Then use the "rivets" they provide, and expand them with a punch. Not a rivet gun. The right housing is the one that was in the wreck.

skorpioskorpio · 10-22-2014, 09:33 PM

Cool, I was looking for such a thing. Quality seems nice?

Dale99 · 10-22-2014, 09:28 PM

oh wait, side marker lights. Crap....I wanna say gmc pauls maybe?

Dale99 · 10-22-2014, 09:39 PM

ehh, the chrome rings started falling off after about a year. I ended up pulling all of them off, asking on hear and getting some epoxy glue and re-gluing them.

08-30-2014, 04:08 PM	#1
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Engine is back together except a few vac lines. Working on parting out my parts truck. Then start working on sheet metal.

09-01-2014, 03:08 PM	#2
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Alright, back to sheetmetal progress. Core support painted, and then repo fenderwell painted. Attached Images

09-10-2014, 09:09 PM	#4
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting So motor started for the first time tonight since cam swap. But it fired off on second try. Pass fender is in self ectching primer after sanding off a coat of filler primer. So it will be layed outta the way and hopefully early next week I can take the door off, replace box, skin, and convert it to metal panels rather then plastic. Attached Images

09-11-2014, 04:26 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Project 30 years sitting Nice work Dale.....risen from the ashs __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-04-2014, 08:22 PM	#6
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Alright, back in business. Was out of town for a week, trying to sell parts, and bought an utv for work and had to do a few things to it for our use. So, working on fixing door rust. New box, patch from an old door set, and will be re-skinning it. Swapping it to metal door panels as well. Attached Images

09-06-2014, 07:38 PM	#3
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Core support on, trans cooler on, electric fan on, lower hose on. Then also replaced the cup on my replacement fender, welds filled, sanded, and rattle can primer for protection for tonight. Also took 8 parts to the powder coater this week. Attached Images

10-07-2014, 01:43 AM	#7
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Project 30 years sitting Wow, never seen door rust in that upper corner before. Looks good though. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-07-2014, 07:47 AM	#8
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting When it was parked for all the years, the door was left hanging open. That also caused one of the hinges to to jam up and be replaced. Got some bondo smeared on it last night.

10-08-2014, 09:43 PM	#9
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting operation door still going on........ picture of my satellite antenna for a user. Attached Images

10-09-2014, 10:46 AM	#14
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 969	Re: Project 30 years sitting nice build and its come a long way from sitting in the weed(s) at when you bought the truck, was the paperwork in other or did they have a few hiccup(s) along the way .... ??? and can not wait to see the rest of the update(s) being done to it =0) __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-10-2014, 10:03 PM	#15
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Lokin, Thanks. I had a few hickups getting the paper work. But I do have title and its clean with no special markings. Looks the same as all my other ones. Got the skin on tonight. First attempt. I think it looks good Obviously learned a few things I can apply on the next one. Biggest disappointment is that the tool is so large, I can not get it at the angle I need for the bottom flange. Attached Images

10-11-2014, 10:03 PM	#16
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Made it to the last show n shine of the year. Taking a rest from it tomm to do a few other things. Attached Images

10-18-2014, 08:54 PM	#17
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting got the front done in epoxy primer, but screwed up the right one by flipping it over before it was dry and painted the inside. So have to redo it tomm. Attached Images

10-19-2014, 06:41 PM	#18
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting fender redone, bolts in all holes, hood on..... which was more of a task than it sounds. Found out the hood was twisted quite bad, and the hinge I got off my parts truck was worse than the one that was in the wreck. Attached Images

10-20-2014, 10:14 AM	#19
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting I figured you didnt see that post. Thats why I mentioned it started elsewhere.



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10-22-2014, 09:04 PM	#20
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting Almost street legal again. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 09:18 PM	#21
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project 30 years sitting Where did you get the clear marker lenses?

10-22-2014, 09:27 PM	#22
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting LMC #36-4413 (qty2). You have to drill the rivets out of a stock set of housings. Then use the "rivets" they provide, and expand them with a punch. Not a rivet gun. The right housing is the one that was in the wreck.

10-22-2014, 09:33 PM	#23
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project 30 years sitting Cool, I was looking for such a thing. Quality seems nice?

10-22-2014, 09:28 PM	#24
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting oh wait, side marker lights. Crap....I wanna say gmc pauls maybe?

10-22-2014, 09:39 PM	#25
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Project 30 years sitting ehh, the chrome rings started falling off after about a year. I ended up pulling all of them off, asking on hear and getting some epoxy glue and re-gluing them.

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