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72c20customcamper · 11-28-2020, 07:30 PM

Been a while since I’ve been in the er. Cut it with a filet knife doing backstraps for dinner ,deer got me back . So know I’ll have matching hands after my surgery next week

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2020, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Been a while since I’ve been in the er. Cut it with a filet knife doing backstraps for dinner ,deer got me back . So know I’ll have matching hands after my surgery next week

OUCH! I hate when that happens. I have been pretty lucky with all of the stuff I have been working on.

LockDoc

67ChevyRedneck · 12-01-2020, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Been a while since I’ve been in the er. Cut it with a filet knife doing backstraps for dinner ,deer got me back . So know I’ll have matching hands after my surgery next week

OWWWWWWWWWWWWCH!

I used some of the holiday weekend to get a chunk of siding up. I wasn't go to put up the scaffold... but it's sooooo much easier and faster. I've gotten really good at putting it up. I had all those sections up in under an hour. *The short pieces were just scraps I threw up to make it look more done on the corner

We also took the little guy to get our first real tree. We go a couple hours north in NC and cut our own. We don't have to do it that way, there's closer places, but it's a nice drive and a good trip. We were going to skip this year, because he's only 3 months, but my mom is having a huge family Christmas in NY next year (all told with grand kids we're talking 26 people - 2 parents, 7 kids, 17 grand kids) and we'll be gone for that entire week, we'll probably throw up our old fake one with a few lights. It was also last minute, so we took big blue instead of old blue... old blue's brakes have gotten a little too sketchy for mountain driving.

And the wife decorated and we had to fire up the fire place for the first night this year... brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-28-2020, 07:49 PM

Ouch. I ran a bit through my left thumbnail earlier this year reattaching garage door trim.

**davischevy** · 11-28-2020, 09:16 PM

All this talk of work really alienates me from you guys.

72c20customcamper · 11-28-2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

All this talk of work really alienates me from you guys.

I'm busier now that I'm retired. I tend to take on to many projects

Funny thing about the hand I never even felt it only reason I knew I was cut when my wife yelled at me that my hand was bleeding ,even in the er no pain ,they checked for nerve damage but had full feeling in the finger. Hardly felt the shots to numb it

**davischevy** · 11-28-2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I'm busier now that I'm retired. I tend to take on to many projects

I resemble that statement.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-28-2020, 09:29 PM

That sucks, I've had so many stitches, I lost count, I hope you heal fast and well. I agree Larry!

**davischevy** · 11-28-2020, 09:56 PM

Oh, I forgot to feel sorry for you guys with the scars.

Seriously, I hope your wound heals well and your surgery goes well next week Mark.

**special-K** · 11-28-2020, 10:04 PM

It'll get sore. Don't worry

**special-K** · 11-29-2020, 06:32 AM

Other Larry stays busy I am sure. Might use the pointin' finger more than us, but hands on with the pickups. I have this illusion that once I get my 'buildings' situation squared up I will have time to pay attention to my '67 and '72. The 'buildings' situation is sure taking some time, but I'm doing what I can when I can. My buddy above's pep talk really helps

**davischevy** · 11-29-2020, 02:12 PM

I don't point much anymore. My son in law does that. The only pointing I do is the maintenance guy on my rentals.

Lately, I have been doing a lot of the heavy hauls. We are short on CDL drivers, and I kind of like the HH, but I hate to take the time away from my projects.

It looks like I may get my 55 back from the paint shop this week, so I will have to put it back together.

57taskforce · 11-29-2020, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I don't point much anymore. My son in law does that. The only pointing I do is the maintenance guy on my rentals.

Lately, I have been doing a lot of the heavy hauls. We are short on CDL drivers, and I kind of like the HH, but I hate to take the time away from my projects.

It looks like I may get my 55 back from the paint shop this week, so I will have to put it back together.

I can’t wait to see it back together Larry!

**FleetsidePaul** · 11-30-2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

It looks like I may get my 55 back from the paint shop this week, so I will have to put it back together.

Nice 55.

It always kind of breaks my heart when I see one. When I was 16 a kid at school wanted to trade his 55 for my 62 Ranchero. And he was serious about it.
My Ranchero was pretty nice. I had spent 2 years fixing it up. I got it when I was 14 for $100 and worked on it non stop. I painted it in the backyard. Fixed everything. And it turned out okay. It was Midnight blue with slots on it. But I really wanted that 55.

But my father said no way. And there was no way to get around that. When the old man said no. It was over. And that was that.

**special-K** · 11-29-2020, 07:26 PM

I didn't know about that project. Freshening her up, ey?

Snarl95 · 11-29-2020, 10:20 PM

Installed 30 storm windows at my house.

**allchevy58** · 12-01-2020, 12:12 AM

Brought my work truck home this weekend. Cleaned up interior and exterior, polished aluminum.

**davischevy** · 12-01-2020, 12:35 AM

I used to polish aluminum, but I sold it when I retired.

**special-K** · 12-01-2020, 06:28 AM

Now there's some aluminum that never needed to be "brought back" very far

Bead blasting is the easiest way to go. There is always hand work and in this case that would be sandpaper. I'd start with a solution, such as the Eagle 1 product. I had a nasty nasty set of aluminum slots I bought stupid cheap. They were stained brownish black and rough from brake dust. I first used oven cleaner. That did a great job toward breaking through that crud and showing some silver. But it discolored the metal some and left the white crusty deposits. I then tried wheel cleaner and Scotchbrite but that wasn't getting it very well. Seemed a bit light duty for what was needed, so I went to wet sanding with fine paper. I think I used the wheel cleaner with it. Brought them to a point I was happy with. I didn't ever want then brand new polished looking, just aged aluminum to go with the rest of the unrestored truck

Burnished finish is "as cast", such as the engine case on a Harley. It is what you have after bead blasting... unmachined/unpolished

EDIT: I saw other Larry's post above and though I was on CG's "bring these wheels back" thread. All that typing in the wrong thread... dayum. Hey CG, come take a look at this thread!

**davischevy** · 12-01-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Now there's some aluminum that never needed to be "brought back" very far

Bead blasting is the easiest way to go. There is always hand work and in this case that would be sandpaper. I'd start with a solution, such as the Eagle 1 product. I had a nasty nasty set of aluminum slots I bought stupid cheap. They were stained brownish black and rough from brake dust. I first used oven cleaner. That did a great job toward breaking through that crud and showing some silver. But it discolored the metal some and left the white crusty deposits. I then tried wheel cleaner and Scotchbrite but that wasn't getting it very well. Seemed a bit light duty for what was needed, so I went to wet sanding with fine paper. I think I used the wheel cleaner with it. Brought them to a point I was happy with. I didn't ever want then brand new polished looking, just aged aluminum to go with the rest of the unrestored truck

Burnished finish is "as cast", such as the engine case on a Harley. It is what you have after bead blasting... unmachined/unpolished

EDIT: I saw other Larry's post above and though I was on CG's "bring these wheels back" thread. All that typing in the wrong thread... dayum. Hey CG, come take a look at this thread!

I was following both threads, so you never lost me at all.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-01-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I was following both threads, so you never lost me at all.

I was following both too. But, I got lost......

57taskforce · 12-01-2020, 01:34 PM

Don’t worry Tim, I do that same thing more than I care to admit

**Palf70Step** · 12-01-2020, 04:22 PM

Very nice Jesse

67ChevyRedneck · 12-01-2020, 10:51 PM

Thanks

It's already too small and it's not even done. 28x52 with 500 SF of storage in the rafters with a 6' ceiling.

So, my wife informed me the tree wasn't done. It's done now

**LockDoc** · 12-01-2020, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Thanks

It's already too small and it's not even done. 28x52 with 500 SF of storage in the rafters with a 6' ceiling.

So, my wife informed me the tree wasn't done. It's done now

If your shop was 4 ft wider it would be the same size as my house....

.. Lookin' good!

LockDoc

11-28-2020, 07:30 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,627	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Been a while since I’ve been in the er. Cut it with a filet knife doing backstraps for dinner ,deer got me back . So know I’ll have matching hands after my surgery next week Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

11-28-2020, 07:49 PM	#4
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11-28-2020, 09:16 PM	#5
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11-28-2020, 09:29 PM	#8
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11-28-2020, 09:56 PM	#9
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Oh, I forgot to feel sorry for you guys with the scars. Seriously, I hope your wound heals well and your surgery goes well next week Mark. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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11-29-2020, 06:32 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Other Larry stays busy I am sure. Might use the pointin' finger more than us, but hands on with the pickups. I have this illusion that once I get my 'buildings' situation squared up I will have time to pay attention to my '67 and '72. The 'buildings' situation is sure taking some time, but I'm doing what I can when I can. My buddy above's pep talk really helps __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-29-2020, 02:12 PM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I don't point much anymore. My son in law does that. The only pointing I do is the maintenance guy on my rentals. Lately, I have been doing a lot of the heavy hauls. We are short on CDL drivers, and I kind of like the HH, but I hate to take the time away from my projects. It looks like I may get my 55 back from the paint shop this week, so I will have to put it back together. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-29-2020, 07:26 PM	#15
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12-01-2020, 12:12 AM	#17
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12-01-2020, 12:35 AM	#18
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I used to polish aluminum, but I sold it when I retired. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-01-2020, 06:28 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Now there's some aluminum that never needed to be "brought back" very far Bead blasting is the easiest way to go. There is always hand work and in this case that would be sandpaper. I'd start with a solution, such as the Eagle 1 product. I had a nasty nasty set of aluminum slots I bought stupid cheap. They were stained brownish black and rough from brake dust. I first used oven cleaner. That did a great job toward breaking through that crud and showing some silver. But it discolored the metal some and left the white crusty deposits. I then tried wheel cleaner and Scotchbrite but that wasn't getting it very well. Seemed a bit light duty for what was needed, so I went to wet sanding with fine paper. I think I used the wheel cleaner with it. Brought them to a point I was happy with. I didn't ever want then brand new polished looking, just aged aluminum to go with the rest of the unrestored truck Burnished finish is "as cast", such as the engine case on a Harley. It is what you have after bead blasting... unmachined/unpolished EDIT: I saw other Larry's post above and though I was on CG's "bring these wheels back" thread. All that typing in the wrong thread... dayum. Hey CG, come take a look at this thread! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-01-2020 at 06:47 AM.

12-01-2020, 01:34 PM	#22
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12-01-2020, 10:51 PM	#24
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