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FFredo · 12-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Yeah! Flatbed fever grows.

Atommik · 12-13-2011, 11:21 PM

Cleaned up and got the original latch to work well in the right door. Took apart the vent window frame...rusty!! Working on that now!!

Helilog56 · 12-14-2011, 02:22 AM

For anyone thinking of re-wiring their truck, I just finished installing an American Autowire kit and am very impressed with their product/kit....instructions even a doofuss like me can understand....!!!??!!

Daze57 · 12-14-2011, 04:31 AM

atommik

good article on rebuilding them vent winnders in stovebolt forum - also if ya need help i have done a few of them . 55-59 also
juss holla -- good luck

mknittle · 12-14-2011, 10:50 PM

I made a couple tools to press my control arm bushing in and out. and cleaned up one of my rear control arms.

AUSSIE54 · 12-15-2011, 08:47 AM

Tonight we dummied up the cab onto the chassis and got the engine and trans seated. It's going to be tight squeeze!
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1959 Apache 3600 · 12-18-2011, 07:27 PM

Got the motor & trans out. Did it all myself. Next time I'll be sure to have an extra set or two of hands to help...
BEFORE:

AFTER:

yossarian19 · 12-19-2011, 01:07 AM

Wrestled the intake / exhaust manifolds off & removed the driveshaft from the transmission. Started removing the shifter assembly from the top of the trans. Should be ready for a cherry picker next time I get to visit the old girl, & from there I'm ready to go engine shopping.

Atommik · 12-20-2011, 08:24 AM

Disassembled and sand blasted the left door. Metal work (rust patching) starts today!

55metalmonkey · 12-20-2011, 11:27 AM

Built a roll pan and bolted it to the rear, made templates to cap off the bottom of stake pockets for a more finished look. still have to decied which way I'm going to go with the rear lights..... too many choices.

oldcouple · 12-20-2011, 01:21 PM

Took pictures of the progress at the body shop..

mknittle · 12-20-2011, 09:37 PM

I made another tool so I can press the bushings out and in the camaro control arms for my 52.

rollinrooster · 12-21-2011, 08:43 AM

Made brackets to hold my air tanks on the frame.

oldcouple · 12-21-2011, 05:22 PM

Ordered a new three row aluminum radiator for $215 with free shipping. It will replace the four row copper one that I paid over $500 for from Henderson radiator and had to have fixed several times because the seams keep opening up, its leaking again.

mknittle · 12-21-2011, 09:25 PM

i worked some more on wearing out my tape measure.

mobileortho · 12-21-2011, 11:50 PM

Shaved the door handles. Almost finished with the passenger side.

Daze57 · 12-22-2011, 02:55 AM

very nice work !

Johnny49 · 12-22-2011, 04:45 PM

Pulled the cover back briefly to show some friends who stopped by. Also did the weekly "John's Old Truck" blog post today (http://www.JohnsOldTruck.com), about the video we made the day we finally got it running again back in July. Can't believe how many hits it's getting! Very cool...

**youngrodder** · 12-22-2011, 04:52 PM

I continued to work on my custom kick panels that will house my 6.5 speakers. I have some sanding left than I can paint them or cover them in fabric.

Marc

FFredo · 12-22-2011, 09:17 PM

Didn't do it today, did it last week. Got the front end lowered by removing two leafs of each front corner. Here's before and after pic. Pretty happy with it, not too low still usable, feels good. Ordered the new rear fenders yesterday and hope to have them tomorow or sat. Once they are on I can build the side gates. Then it's time to finish the body work on the other cab I have in the driveway. slowly but surely she's coming along.
Thank you to everyone on here for thier help, opinions and tech advice.

Before

After

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-23-2011, 02:33 PM

Fredo,
Looks very nice. Maybe I missed it but how did you lower your rear?

Oh and which of the leaves did you remove? Any rubbing issues on turns or driveways?

FFredo · 12-23-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Fredo,
Looks very nice. Maybe I missed it but how did you lower your rear?

Oh and which of the leaves did you remove? Any rubbing issues on turns or driveways?

Dan I did a C-Notch on the rear and flipped the axel over the rear springs.
On the front counting up from the axle I removed the first and third leaf. News hocks all the way around.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-24-2011, 12:59 AM

No rubbing?

sgtusmc · 12-24-2011, 01:36 AM

I did some frenching.

tbrown5079 · 12-25-2011, 03:58 PM

Replaced the internal wiring harness on the 4L60-E ( the donor vehicle was hit on the right side and broke the plug). Next step is install shift cable from the IDIDIT column.

Going with an F-body radiator, shroud and fan assembly. Will pick it up at the boneyard this week. Should hook right into the 4.8 wiring harness.

12-12-2011, 09:08 PM	#1
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Yeah! Flatbed fever grows.

12-13-2011, 11:21 PM	#2
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Cleaned up and got the original latch to work well in the right door. Took apart the vent window frame...rusty!! Working on that now!! __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

12-14-2011, 02:22 AM	#3
Helilog56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, British Columbia Posts: 23	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? For anyone thinking of re-wiring their truck, I just finished installing an American Autowire kit and am very impressed with their product/kit....instructions even a doofuss like me can understand....!!!??!! __________________ Bikes, cars, trucks, beer (mmm...beer) !!!

12-14-2011, 04:31 AM	#4
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 ? atommik good article on rebuilding them vent winnders in stovebolt forum - also if ya need help i have done a few of them . 55-59 also juss holla -- good luck

12-14-2011, 10:50 PM	#5
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I made a couple tools to press my control arm bushing in and out. and cleaned up one of my rear control arms. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

12-15-2011, 08:47 AM	#6
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Tonight we dummied up the cab onto the chassis and got the engine and trans seated. It's going to be tight squeeze! Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2011, 07:27 PM	#7
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the motor & trans out. Did it all myself. Next time I'll be sure to have an extra set or two of hands to help... BEFORE: AFTER:

12-19-2011, 01:07 AM	#8
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Wrestled the intake / exhaust manifolds off & removed the driveshaft from the transmission. Started removing the shifter assembly from the top of the trans. Should be ready for a cherry picker next time I get to visit the old girl, & from there I'm ready to go engine shopping.

12-20-2011, 08:24 AM	#9
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Disassembled and sand blasted the left door. Metal work (rust patching) starts today! __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

12-20-2011, 11:27 AM	#10
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Built a roll pan and bolted it to the rear, made templates to cap off the bottom of stake pockets for a more finished look. still have to decied which way I'm going to go with the rear lights..... too many choices.

12-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#11
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took pictures of the progress at the body shop.. Attached Images

12-20-2011, 09:37 PM	#12
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I made another tool so I can press the bushings out and in the camaro control arms for my 52. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

12-21-2011, 08:43 AM	#13
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Made brackets to hold my air tanks on the frame.

12-21-2011, 05:22 PM	#14
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ordered a new three row aluminum radiator for $215 with free shipping. It will replace the four row copper one that I paid over $500 for from Henderson radiator and had to have fixed several times because the seams keep opening up, its leaking again.

12-21-2011, 09:25 PM	#15
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? i worked some more on wearing out my tape measure. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602



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12-21-2011, 11:50 PM	#16
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Shaved the door handles. Almost finished with the passenger side. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

12-22-2011, 02:55 AM	#17
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 ? very nice work !

12-22-2011, 04:45 PM	#18
Johnny49 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 106	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Pulled the cover back briefly to show some friends who stopped by. Also did the weekly "John's Old Truck" blog post today (http://www.JohnsOldTruck.com), about the video we made the day we finally got it running again back in July. Can't believe how many hits it's getting! Very cool...

12-22-2011, 04:52 PM	#19
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I continued to work on my custom kick panels that will house my 6.5 speakers. I have some sanding left than I can paint them or cover them in fabric. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-22-2011, 09:17 PM	#20
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Didn't do it today, did it last week. Got the front end lowered by removing two leafs of each front corner. Here's before and after pic. Pretty happy with it, not too low still usable, feels good. Ordered the new rear fenders yesterday and hope to have them tomorow or sat. Once they are on I can build the side gates. Then it's time to finish the body work on the other cab I have in the driveway. slowly but surely she's coming along. Thank you to everyone on here for thier help, opinions and tech advice. Before After

12-23-2011, 02:33 PM	#21
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Fredo, Looks very nice. Maybe I missed it but how did you lower your rear? Oh and which of the leaves did you remove? Any rubbing issues on turns or driveways?

12-24-2011, 12:59 AM	#23
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? No rubbing?

12-24-2011, 01:36 AM	#24
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I did some frenching. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-25-2011, 03:58 PM	#25
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Replaced the internal wiring harness on the 4L60-E ( the donor vehicle was hit on the right side and broke the plug). Next step is install shift cable from the IDIDIT column. Going with an F-body radiator, shroud and fan assembly. Will pick it up at the boneyard this week. Should hook right into the 4.8 wiring harness.

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