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VA72C10 · 10-18-2012, 10:32 PM

Thanks Nick! It's great to be able to make progress without lifting a finger

....although getting that thing out and into your truck was like work

I find it funny how some old, crusty parts can draw a crowd

VA72C10 · 10-18-2012, 10:33 PM

And....I need your tools (including that sweet lift!)

maybe one day I can find an equipped garage with a small house on the property to buy

NewType72 · 10-18-2012, 10:49 PM

I agree making progress without lifting a finger is an amazing feeling I can't wait to use my shop every so often but I havent had to just yet so guess that'll wait

on a side note I like the random mountain bike hanging in middair in the second pic

BMERDOC · 10-18-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

on a side note I like the random mountain bike hanging in middair in the second pic

I had the biggest feeling that the first random comment wouldn't be about the forklift, my makeshift pallet table or anything else in the shop. I just knew someone would comment on that bike first!

Its on a bicycle/garage storage thingy bolted to the garage door track. Just as it looks, its meant to keep a nice bike safe. Everyone asks about that bike!

litew8 · 10-20-2012, 11:32 PM

It looks like the one they installed on This Old House today

BMERDOC, how to they hang that so far up? It isn't a pulley system?

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

I had the biggest feeling that the first random comment wouldn't be about the forklift, my makeshift pallet table or anything else in the shop. I just knew someone would comment on that bike first!

Its on a bicycle/garage storage thingy bolted to the garage door track. Just as it looks, its meant to keep a nice bike safe. Everyone asks about that bike!

BMERDOC · 10-21-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

BMERDOC, how to they hang that so far up? It isn't a pulley system?

Thats exactly how its hung. With that kind of pulley system.

Good score on the work box Jonathan!

NewType72 · 10-18-2012, 11:08 PM

lmao! I guess I just find the uncommone things more entertaining to the mind

I do like the nice forklift much newer than our two. the pallet table is ingenious everything is better at a bench height

nuke1 · 10-18-2012, 11:32 PM

That bike cracks me up!!!!! nice beamers them WHAM, a bike. too funny

gringoloco · 10-18-2012, 11:39 PM

So, did you go ahead and do the caster mod while it's apart?
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Xeen · 10-19-2012, 12:14 AM

Its always nice to get a helping hand on restoring the front suspension since its a job and a half.
Its going to look really nice once its painted and reinstalled, im looking forward to pictures.
Have you fired up the engine yet?

brn agn · 10-19-2012, 07:05 AM

Jonathan, so does this make Nick your first employee?

You both are making good progress. Keep it up!

Low Elco · 10-19-2012, 08:30 AM

Bike=customer loaner. Nick, does anyone have feedback on the caster mod?
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**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 10:09 AM

Gotta be a cool boss to let 5 guys offload the front end off an old pickup

Let them BMW owners wait their turn dad gumit. What, $80/hr labor rates? I speak from experience.. Lol.

07, E90 6 speed, Sport Premium, Cold Weather, Sp Graphite / Dakota. Worst thing I have ever bought. I lost my BUTT on that car.

Tinkermc · 10-19-2012, 10:10 AM

maybe thats what I need an employee

BMERDOC · 10-19-2012, 10:57 AM

I wouldn't say employee, more like Technical Advisor, Stylin' Consultant and a buddy lookin to help out a friend with common interests.

You can ask the guys who attended the Get Together, I have a cool boss. Being British, he is overjoyed with the old American Iron he didn't get to grow up with.

As far as the caster mod goes...no, I didn't touch it. There is still some debate on the LCAs. No feedback yet but its been proven that it works.

Back to you Jonathan

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VA72C10 · 10-19-2012, 11:15 AM

Bike=bmw loaner

The "colorful" englishman said he wanted to vinyl wrap nick's truck as the loaner

VA72C10 · 10-19-2012, 11:14 AM

I'm back and missed all the fun

I actually have cupped lowers for bags coming (at some point-should have been here alreadydelays) and will have nick....the resident alignment guru....see what he can do on alignment first before any major mods...

And as mentioned....he's not an employee

. Just a good friend, a fellow truck nut, and a great mechanic.
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**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 11:53 AM

Wasn't giving you a hard time (or him) .. just sayin. It's not every day you'd see the front member of an old pickup truck on a lift in a BMW shop. That's all..

VA72C10 · 10-19-2012, 01:17 PM

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Wasn't giving you a hard time (or him) .. just sayin. It's not every day you'd see the front member of an old pickup truck on a lift in a BMW shop. That's all..

I didn't take it bad at all...sorry if anything in my response came off that way. It's tough to joke online and have your inflection come through

Got the front clip repairs sanded and the cups painted first coat. Painting black and red over then will attempt to match the rest of the patina.

Sprayed the undercoating under the core support, splash guard, and inside the inners. Once that dries I'll paint it satin.

It's far from perfect but neither is the truck. But it's solid now and once final painted I think it will look good.
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BMERDOC · 10-19-2012, 02:42 PM

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Wasn't giving you a hard time (or him) .. just sayin. It's not every day you'd see the front member of an old pickup truck on a lift in a BMW shop. That's all..

Nope. I didn't take offense to it either. As a matter of fact your compliment got passed along and I threw in a pat on the back for good measure.

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VA72C10 · 10-20-2012, 10:37 PM

Got my sway bar and brackets painted....drying rack is a pile of parts

Front clip is okay but I'm going to do another skim coat of filler on the fender cups because I'm not happy with them. Bare in mind the red will be scuffed back to dull and it's a very close match once I do that. Not perfect butbetter than just black or orange fluorescent paint with holes

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VA72C10 · 10-20-2012, 10:42 PM

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VA72C10 · 10-20-2012, 10:47 PM

Also picked up a toolbox for the bed today. Wanted a vintage cooler but when I placed a clist wtb ad I was offered this box. It's around an expensive box new and I got it for $75. It's got good patina too and will be able to be bolted down and locked. I will keep a small cooler in half for shows and spare parts and tools in the other side.
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VA72C10 · 10-20-2012, 10:51 PM

It's short enough where it won't be seen over the bedsides which is what I wanted...
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Jimbabwe · 10-20-2012, 10:56 PM

Nice score, John.

10-18-2012, 10:32 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Thanks Nick! It's great to be able to make progress without lifting a finger ....although getting that thing out and into your truck was like work I find it funny how some old, crusty parts can draw a crowd __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-18-2012, 10:49 PM	#3
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I agree making progress without lifting a finger is an amazing feeling I can't wait to use my shop every so often but I havent had to just yet so guess that'll wait on a side note I like the random mountain bike hanging in middair in the second pic __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-18-2012, 11:08 PM	#7
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck lmao! I guess I just find the uncommone things more entertaining to the mind I do like the nice forklift much newer than our two. the pallet table is ingenious everything is better at a bench height __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-18-2012, 11:32 PM	#8
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck That bike cracks me up!!!!! nice beamers them WHAM, a bike. too funny __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-18-2012, 11:39 PM	#9
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10-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck And....I need your tools (including that sweet lift!) maybe one day I can find an equipped garage with a small house on the property to buy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-19-2012, 12:14 AM	#10
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Its always nice to get a helping hand on restoring the front suspension since its a job and a half. Its going to look really nice once its painted and reinstalled, im looking forward to pictures. Have you fired up the engine yet? __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-19-2012, 07:05 AM	#11
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Jonathan, so does this make Nick your first employee? You both are making good progress. Keep it up! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-19-2012, 08:30 AM	#12
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Bike=customer loaner. Nick, does anyone have feedback on the caster mod? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-19-2012, 10:09 AM	#13
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Gotta be a cool boss to let 5 guys offload the front end off an old pickup Let them BMW owners wait their turn dad gumit. What, $80/hr labor rates? I speak from experience.. Lol. 07, E90 6 speed, Sport Premium, Cold Weather, Sp Graphite / Dakota. Worst thing I have ever bought. I lost my BUTT on that car. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-19-2012, 10:10 AM	#14
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck maybe thats what I need an employee

10-19-2012, 10:57 AM	#15
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I wouldn't say employee, more like Technical Advisor, Stylin' Consultant and a buddy lookin to help out a friend with common interests. You can ask the guys who attended the Get Together, I have a cool boss. Being British, he is overjoyed with the old American Iron he didn't get to grow up with. As far as the caster mod goes...no, I didn't touch it. There is still some debate on the LCAs. No feedback yet but its been proven that it works. Back to you Jonathan Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-19-2012, 11:15 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Bike=bmw loaner The "colorful" englishman said he wanted to vinyl wrap nick's truck as the loaner __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-19-2012, 11:14 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I'm back and missed all the fun I actually have cupped lowers for bags coming (at some point-should have been here alreadydelays) and will have nick....the resident alignment guru....see what he can do on alignment first before any major mods... And as mentioned....he's not an employee . Just a good friend, a fellow truck nut, and a great mechanic. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-19-2012, 11:53 AM	#18
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Wasn't giving you a hard time (or him) .. just sayin. It's not every day you'd see the front member of an old pickup truck on a lift in a BMW shop. That's all.. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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10-20-2012, 10:37 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Got my sway bar and brackets painted....drying rack is a pile of parts Front clip is okay but I'm going to do another skim coat of filler on the fender cups because I'm not happy with them. Bare in mind the red will be scuffed back to dull and it's a very close match once I do that. Not perfect butbetter than just black or orange fluorescent paint with holes Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2012, 10:42 PM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2012, 10:47 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Also picked up a toolbox for the bed today. Wanted a vintage cooler but when I placed a clist wtb ad I was offered this box. It's around an expensive box new and I got it for $75. It's got good patina too and will be able to be bolted down and locked. I will keep a small cooler in half for shows and spare parts and tools in the other side. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-21-2012 at 04:13 PM.

10-20-2012, 10:51 PM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck It's short enough where it won't be seen over the bedsides which is what I wanted... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2012, 10:56 PM	#25
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Nice score, John.

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