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yoshi · 06-10-2015, 04:02 PM

I didn't like seeing the rust on the chrome rocker covers

yoshi · 06-10-2015, 04:04 PM

So I took 1 off, blasted it & painted it

thebebop · 06-11-2015, 09:07 PM

New shoes and the correct hood...

mdpaulson1 · 06-12-2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by thebebop

New shoes and the correct hood...

nicely done!

OrrieG · 06-12-2015, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebebop

New shoes and the correct hood...

Yes, the hood does fit nice. Looks good.

Whumbachumba · 06-11-2015, 09:35 PM

Cut out the rusted floor getting it ready for the replacement panel.

twinsemi · 06-12-2015, 03:43 PM

I found a nice used roll bar for a stepside on craigslist. Now I can make my new diamond-plate bed and put that on top of some frame brackets for the bar and I will be solid.

donandal · 06-12-2015, 07:54 PM

I started this panel below the dash for the A/C vents and switches.

Coupeguy2001 · 06-12-2015, 09:19 PM

changed my toilet paper oil filter,, and drove over to meet my wife for lunch.
raced some guy in a mustang, went head to head, but carb ran out of gas.
I need to put in a bigger electric fuel pump.
This one is reliable, but cant keep the carb full at wide open throttle past 3rd gear.
I have 5 gears, seven if you want to work the overdrive and shift a bunch.

**rgunlock** · 06-12-2015, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donandal

I started this panel below the dash for the A/C vents and switches.

That panel looks really sharp! Is that aftermarket, and if so from where?

donandal · 06-12-2015, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

That panel looks really sharp! Is that aftermarket, and if so from where?

thanks,
it's not aftermarket,
I built it from scratch from flat 18 gauge steel.

Tomb23 · 06-12-2015, 11:42 PM

I think the true definition of it is ART WORK ! Nice Job!

**oldman3** · 06-13-2015, 09:09 AM

Yes, nice job with the panel...Jim

57chevyman · 06-14-2015, 12:52 PM

installed bumper guards

Michel · 06-17-2015, 05:45 AM

First time using the truck for a 'long' journey. Only secondary roads.
Done 240km x2 (~ 150 miles x 2) to meet friends for motorcycle riding (only XT or SR500).
Only problem has been on the way back, the radiator cap has collapse. 2l of coolant lost on the road.
Average consumption has been 16L/100km -> 14.7 US mpg

Russell Ashley · 06-17-2015, 11:56 AM

I haven't actually touched my truck for a while but my Street Demon carb that I ordered from Summit yesterday showed up at my door this morning.

Atommik · 06-17-2015, 09:36 PM

Drove down to register my truck for "Back to the Fifties" car show this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. I was number 11,162. Over 11,000 pre-registered cars and trucks, pre 1964. Should be a great time, hope to see some of you there.

OrrieG · 06-18-2015, 12:31 PM

Finishing up AC install and getting radiator back in. Will post details in the build thread.

Janky59 · 06-21-2015, 05:51 PM

Installed a tachometer. Bracket from LMC, used an existing hole, ran a #10-32 tap thru it, nice little electric tach off of eBay. Wired it up and away ya go!

focusedontheprize · 06-22-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Janky59

Installed a tachometer. Bracket from LMC, used an existing hole, ran a #10-32 tap thru it, nice little electric tach off of eBay. Wired it up and away ya go!

Must have been an electrical weekend for a few of us.

Wired in a the new tachometer and voltmeter this weekend. It is nice knowing what the motor is turning. Next weekend I will finish up the dash lights and tidy everything up.

crossfire84 · 06-26-2015, 09:30 PM

Just received my spal universal wiper kit from speedway motors yesterday. Started the install today.

crossfire84 · 06-30-2015, 05:19 PM

Saturday I installed air and heat manifold in the firewall.

OrrieG · 06-30-2015, 08:25 PM

Fit the kick panel speaker grilles to the opening, had to relieve some of the side. Scuffed them and prepped for paint to match the seats. Was going to paint this morning but had to fight the chainsaw. The gas store I have been buying my no-ethonol gas from switched to 10 percent and I did not notice. Saw sat all winter with bad gas and would not start. I had heard all the hype about Seafoam and figured it was worth a try. That stuff rocks. Mixed it the Seafoam 50/50 with a quarter tank gas/oil mix. Put some directly down the carb throat. Primed the heck out of it and gave it a dozen pulls thinking it would get pulled into the carb. Let it set for a few hours, went out and it started on the fourth pull, smoked like crazy for a few seconds and now runs fine. Going to add a little to all the other small engines I have to clean them out.

tmoble · 07-01-2015, 12:27 AM

did a DIY home rear end alignment this evening. The Vette rear has been in there since 2011, no need to rush into anything.

tmoble · 07-01-2015, 12:54 AM

the rear in question:

06-10-2015, 04:04 PM	#2
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 So I took 1 off, blasted it & painted it Attached Images __________________ yoshi's 49 project

06-11-2015, 09:07 PM	#3
thebebop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 88	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 New shoes and the correct hood... Attached Images __________________ 1955 2nd Series Truck

06-11-2015, 09:35 PM	#6
Whumbachumba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 38	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Cut out the rusted floor getting it ready for the replacement panel. __________________ -Scott 1955 Chevy build

06-12-2015, 03:43 PM	#7
twinsemi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Soquel, CA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I found a nice used roll bar for a stepside on craigslist. Now I can make my new diamond-plate bed and put that on top of some frame brackets for the bar and I will be solid. Attached Images

06-12-2015, 07:54 PM	#8
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I started this panel below the dash for the A/C vents and switches. Attached Images

06-10-2015, 04:02 PM	#1
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I didn't like seeing the rust on the chrome rocker covers Attached Images __________________ yoshi's 49 project

06-12-2015, 09:19 PM	#9
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 changed my toilet paper oil filter,, and drove over to meet my wife for lunch. raced some guy in a mustang, went head to head, but carb ran out of gas. I need to put in a bigger electric fuel pump. This one is reliable, but cant keep the carb full at wide open throttle past 3rd gear. I have 5 gears, seven if you want to work the overdrive and shift a bunch. __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721

06-12-2015, 11:42 PM	#12
Tomb23 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 201	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I think the true definition of it is ART WORK ! Nice Job!

06-13-2015, 09:09 AM	#13
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Yes, nice job with the panel...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-14-2015, 12:52 PM	#14
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 installed bumper guards Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

06-17-2015, 05:45 AM	#15
Michel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: France Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 First time using the truck for a 'long' journey. Only secondary roads. Done 240km x2 (~ 150 miles x 2) to meet friends for motorcycle riding (only XT or SR500). Only problem has been on the way back, the radiator cap has collapse. 2l of coolant lost on the road. Average consumption has been 16L/100km -> 14.7 US mpg __________________ '55, Chevy 3600, 2nd serie, 3/4 ton, 235, 4 speed Muncie SM420, 4.57:1 rear axle

06-17-2015, 11:56 AM	#16
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I haven't actually touched my truck for a while but my Street Demon carb that I ordered from Summit yesterday showed up at my door this morning.

06-17-2015, 09:36 PM	#17
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Drove down to register my truck for "Back to the Fifties" car show this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. I was number 11,162. Over 11,000 pre-registered cars and trucks, pre 1964. Should be a great time, hope to see some of you there. __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

06-18-2015, 12:31 PM	#18
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finishing up AC install and getting radiator back in. Will post details in the build thread. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-21-2015, 05:51 PM	#19
Janky59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 91	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Installed a tachometer. Bracket from LMC, used an existing hole, ran a #10-32 tap thru it, nice little electric tach off of eBay. Wired it up and away ya go! Attached Images __________________ 2018 BMW R1200RT 2013 Aprilia Tuono 2012 Ford Flex 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1959 Chevy 3100



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06-26-2015, 09:30 PM	#21
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Just received my spal universal wiper kit from speedway motors yesterday. Started the install today. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

06-30-2015, 05:19 PM	#22
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Saturday I installed air and heat manifold in the firewall. Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

06-30-2015, 08:25 PM	#23
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Fit the kick panel speaker grilles to the opening, had to relieve some of the side. Scuffed them and prepped for paint to match the seats. Was going to paint this morning but had to fight the chainsaw. The gas store I have been buying my no-ethonol gas from switched to 10 percent and I did not notice. Saw sat all winter with bad gas and would not start. I had heard all the hype about Seafoam and figured it was worth a try. That stuff rocks. Mixed it the Seafoam 50/50 with a quarter tank gas/oil mix. Put some directly down the carb throat. Primed the heck out of it and gave it a dozen pulls thinking it would get pulled into the carb. Let it set for a few hours, went out and it started on the fourth pull, smoked like crazy for a few seconds and now runs fine. Going to add a little to all the other small engines I have to clean them out. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-01-2015, 12:27 AM	#24
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 did a DIY home rear end alignment this evening. The Vette rear has been in there since 2011, no need to rush into anything.

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tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 the rear in question: Attached Images

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