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Re: Markeb01 Build Thread
Great job as usual Mark. I like the magnet trick to mock up. Looks great.
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Re: Markeb01 Build Thread
Looks awesome Mark, can't wait to see more pictures of the finished project.
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Re: Markeb01 Build Thread
So lucky to have a Assistant...mine just watches and drinks wine. I can't tell what you did with relocation of gas filler but the Jb weld gives me ideas for mine!
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I am in tears laughing, now that is funny... I have one just like that actually...
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Thanks for all the comments guys. I do consider myself fortunate having such a willing and supportive partner. It’s a nice benefit of marrying a country girl with a passion for horses. They’re never put off by hard work or getting dirty.
As for JB Weld and gas tank necks, that’s actually how I eliminated the filler neck hole in my cab. Details are shown on post #9 (starting with the 6th picture) on the first page of my build thread. It may not be very clearly spelled out, but picture #6 is the patch I made from part of an original front filter (shown inside the cab). The patch was slathered with about ¼” of JB Weld and held in place for 24 hours with duct tape. The outside face of the hole was covered in wax paper and more duct tape. Once everything went off, the coverings were removed and a few pinholes found in the surface were also filled with JB Weld. Once that cured, a small amount of Rage body filler blended the surface for primer. After thousands of door slammings since 1998, the fact the hole was closed with JB instead of welding cannot be detected.
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Finally got a chance to take a picture in between rain showers. I think I'm about ready to call it done (if that's even possible):
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Looks very distinguished Mark. Done... for now anyways!
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Very Nice! Looking forward to saying that myself some day... Awesome Pic
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Re: Markeb01 Build Thread
your truck is beautiful and mean looking at the same time... great build mark.
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Re: Markeb01 Build Thread
can you take some shots of the lights just under the window where you came in on the inside
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Thanks to everyone for taking the time to look at my build and all the comments that have been offered. They are greatly appreciated.
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What’s next is a good question, and thanks for asking. I’m kind of in a state of transition at the moment, having put so much attention into the truck over the last 20+ years, I’m not sure what I want to do next. I hate to admit it to myself, but there won’t be any more street rods or restorations. I’m just too worn out and broken to start over on another build. Although the truck is essentially done, there are a couple of trinkets left on the “maybe” list. Chrome vent windows and chrome metal door glass frames, (if I ever find any in great shape and affordable – which is unlikely). Exhaust cutouts behind the tires are a possibility. And a new engine would be nice if it ever fits in the budget. But none of these are very high on the priority list. During the winter months I’ll be making progress on model cars, trucks, and dioramas. I’ll also be constructing a new basement bathroom, and diamond tufting an antique rocking chair. Then next spring and summer I’m looking forward to hitting a bunch of local rod runs and taking the truck on some longer day trips up to a couple hundred miles from home. Quote:
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that works perfect thanks
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Re: Markeb01 Build Thread
was wondering what model and size are your spot lights
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They are identified as Unity Model S6, and are generally referred to as 6” spotlights. In truth that is the diameter of the widest part of the head. The actual diameter of the bulb that shows through the rim is closer to 5” across.
Here’s a thread that shows all the details of the lamps: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403869 And here’s a thread that shows how to install them in a 60-63 cab: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449
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It really does look awesome Mark!
By any chance you ever get up to Arbor Crest winery up above Plants-Ferry? The old mansion and the view up there are fantastic. Your latest photo just reminded me of it.
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Good eye Mike! Indeed that is where the latest picture was taken. They’ve made a lot of improvements to the grounds and parking area making it even more enjoyable to visit.
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Your truck looks great Mark! The last few final touches have really made a huge difference in the truck. I'm not saying that it didn't already look fantastic, but now it's perfect. I kinda wish you weren't done. I'll miss following your projects. They're a great source of motivation and information. Thanks for sharing.
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Hey Mark, you should seriously consider coming to Billetproof in Chehalis next year. It is an awesome time and your truck would do very well. Plus I'd like to see it in person
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You totally beat me to it, awesome! You will probably recognise the back drops for these photos then as well.... They were just quick captures on a cheap digital camera, sadly all my big photo $$ is into my old 35mm SLR (lenses and filters and such)... ![]() My 66... The wife's 72...
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Really nice story and great looking truck to boot!
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Looks Great Mark!!!!
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Thanks again guys for all the comments, compliments, and suggestions. I’ve finally reached a point where I can start enjoying more of what everyone else is doing. I’m surprised when I find there are some really great build threads that have been progressing for a long time, and I’ve never seen some of them before. There are just too many to keep up with.
The Chehalis Billetproof event sounds like it would be fun and just the kind of stuff I like. Regrettably my back is so deteriorated I haven’t traveled more than an hour from home in over 10 years, but a new medication is really helping. Who knows, maybe next year? Spent much of today changing over to snow tires on both the daily driver Honda and the truck. I was hoping to leave the mags on a while longer and maybe get some additional photo opportunities, but I’ve got a slow leak in a rear tire that needs attention. We’re also supposed to have subfreezing temperatures and snow by next weekend, so I figured I’d rather change over now when the weather is more agreeable. I also finally discovered the source of the chirping windshield trim squeak. Previously I mentioned I hadn’t made any other recent changes to the truck, but I forgot about one and that was the culprit. It turned out to be the chromed steel Hurst shifter handle. I’d never had that mounted up against the shifter adapter plate before (shown in post #39, only the aluminum handles had been used. Since there are no serrations in the adapter, even under maximum fastener torque it still managed to wiggle enough to squeak. Rather than cutting serrations in the plate, I just went back to the aluminum handle for now, and thankfully the irritation is completely gone. The windshield trim was a minor contributor, but that noise was eliminated on the first attempt. Amazing how hard some of those things can be to diagnose.
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Yes, and it's those same things that can drive a person crazy till you find it.
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Today I completed another minor project. I made two gaskets, one to go between the shifter stick and the adapter, and another to go between the adapter and the shifter mechanism. While I was at it I also pulled the aluminum handle back out and reinstalled the Hurst stick.
Years ago I found the polished stainless plate that fits into the top of the Hurst Super Boot cut into the boot, eventually tearing it. So when a new replacement boot was installed, I removed the cosmetic plate. After having had so many variations in boot position and stick selections, I looked it over again tonight and determined the boot is currently in a nearly neutral position. So I also went ahead and reinstalled the top plate to make the boot look more finished, and add a bit more sparkle to the interior. Shifting through all the gears it doesn’t appear the plate is causing any problems this time. ![]()
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came across this in a fellow member's picture album, & I thought of you:
https://plus.google.com/photos/10060...554?banner=pwa
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