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Blaze-Air
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
Grill looks very clean, points off for the dent
 ...I like the current wheels, maybe with some Nova bowtie dogdish caps. Anxious to see your new choice.
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
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05-02-2010, 12:57 PM
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05-02-2010, 01:58 PM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
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I don't know about permanent, that guy changes his mind more than my wife
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04-22-2010, 12:09 PM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3/Old%20Skool/
this might not help any since it's a completely different truck, but i was running a 225-70/235-60 combo on 15x7 steelies...drop was 5/8 |
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04-25-2010, 03:26 AM
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You work harder than most...Thats the love for the truck.
I shoulda kept pops ole '65.292/3 ona tree. But at least I got his '72 350 before he went onward and upward. love the original rust as well. My (rusty truck) is comin along ok for who it's for. But when asked why don't I paint it? I say..."I don't choose to keep up with the shinneys". No wax in my life. Just fresh scratches from prospecting. Petina of age, whatever, I dig it. (could use help here) Dielectic under the HEI chip seemed to help for a while, but the gremlin still visits, (occasional no start) and a gentle tap with a deadblow to the uncovered coil makes fire again. Ah the stories. Promised pop I'd care for the ole bowtie, Doubt I'd ever part with her. Oh yea the wife too. Energy and happiness maynot be the same...but she's still here. Just like an old keeper. That ignition thing...Any "new" ideas? 1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee. 2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. 3. Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act Dan the man Last edited by RustyDan; 04-25-2010 at 09:39 PM. Reason: add qoutes |
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04-25-2010, 02:12 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
My new wheels are here ! They got delivered to my fire station and were waiting for me when I got here to work this morning.
Here's a hint... They aren't these.
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04-25-2010, 03:25 PM
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Six in a row makes it go...
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 But, but, but....you'll be missin' out on pimpin' all those blondes in Ferraris!!!Or not.  Just when I thought that there was nothing kookier than spinners...
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04-25-2010, 03:02 PM
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Lol! Yeah, I don't think that's quite your style.
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04-25-2010, 07:47 PM
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Nice job!! I like the methodical approach you take to everything, I'd be proud to drive that truck!!
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04-26-2010, 06:52 AM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
No new pictures right now but I did three more things to the truck that made a huge improvement in enjoyment.
1) I worked that dent out of the front of the hood. It kind of funny, my girlfriend follows this thread (she a lurker, not registered). She came home from work the other day and mentioned how the guys on the board were ragging on my hood dent (70k52wd). I never really though about it, but a little work with a spoon and block of wood got it worked out. Sometimes I just need someone to point out the obvious to me. Big improvement in appearance. Thanks for the motivation 70k52wd. 2) I rebuilt the doors. I had an old set of doors so I removed a latch from one, refurbished it and installed it with a better striker and now the passenger door closes tight and right. Then I put new glass run channels in to keep the windows from rattling. Wow ! You never realize how noisy those old windows can be on rough roads when the felt has deteriorated after 47 years. 3) New cab mounts. No more squeaks for 60 dollars and 30 minutes work. Money and effort well spent. I'm getting ready to put the new wheels on as soon as I can round up better sized tires. 
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04-26-2010, 09:13 AM
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 Digging the new wheels man. Can't wait to see them on the truck.
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04-26-2010, 10:00 AM
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Those rims scream TX..... big 'ole teddy bear of a guy
. I think the real credit for the 'prompting' on the hood repair needs to be a 50/50 split between 70k52wd & your GF (the lurker).
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04-26-2010, 10:03 AM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
Kevin, I am SOOO glad that you didn't hate on my comment. I will admit that I felt like hiding out after I post it up.
It was indeed to motivate. Your truck is looking so good with the new grill and all your hard work. The hood had to be mentioned because it detracted from the grill.And the teddy bear wheels, I'm sure match your personality. |
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04-26-2010, 07:43 AM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
Kevin, the grille came out nice....
on the rims posted above
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04-26-2010, 07:45 AM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
That's just wrong
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04-26-2010, 11:05 AM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
those wheels are going to look GREAT on there!
P.S. Why did someone even think to makeing those?  
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04-26-2010, 03:06 PM
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Six in a row makes it go...
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
Perhaps these would fit the theme:
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04-26-2010, 04:55 PM
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Those bear wheels are a joke right? I'm liking the moto skull ones.
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04-26-2010, 08:18 PM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
Take the rings of the wheels you have now and make you center's using your blacksmithing skills.
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04-27-2010, 09:18 AM
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
Those bear wheels are awesome. I know you are planning on powdercoating them all as different Care Bears too, aren't you?
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04-27-2010, 09:37 AM
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04-27-2010, 09:42 AM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
I believe the mileage is closer to 13 than 15. The more I drive this truck the more I realize it is simply very unaerodynamic. At 70 you can tell that you're pushing a whole lot of wind versus the 67-72 trucks I've been dealing with so long.
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04-27-2010, 02:39 PM
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Man, I love your truck and the build history! Read the build all the way through. I have a friend with a 62 stepside, he is looking for a new gauge face, where did you get yours?
Dale
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04-27-2010, 03:23 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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Re: My 63 farm truck build thread
I don't know of anyone who makes a new lens for the cluster so I polished an old extra one of mine for a long time.
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