What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

[MARTINSR]

Cool!

Brian

[oldstrk]

Finally time for some final assembly

[oldstrk]

And it's finally out of the barn

[Russell Ashley]

That's a sharp looking truck. I like the Olds trim on it, and those Olds engines just look right in a hotrod. Back "in the day" if your car had an Oldsmobile engine you were the top dog.

[jocww]

Cool air cleaner

[jweb]

Saturday was the Cherry Blossom poker run. It’s the first time I have went and we really enjoyed it. It was also 80 degrees which is rare this time of year for Oregon, so there were a lot of cars & trucks.

Unfortunately we didn’t take many photos.

[mick53]

I don't know if this counts but I finished making and gathering up the parts for the outriggers on the engine stand.

[mick53]

I finished welding and grinding the outriggers for the engine stand.

[BAM55]

I've just been enjoying driving the truck to figure out any kinks since its only been on the road for a week.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by oldstrk

And it's finally out of the barn

your choice of engine and the paint trim is awesome. very sharp

[dsraven]

Hey Bam, your truck looks awesome. Great job and incentive for those of us who have stalled out. It looks great with the glass in and no chrome in the rubber. All your personal touches make it a subtle one off. It looks like it was supposed to be that way from factory. I hope you drive it with great pride, you deserve all the head turning and thumbs up.

[mick53]

I finished up the outrigger legs.

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Hey Bam, your truck looks awesome. Great job and incentive for those of us who have stalled out. It looks great with the glass in and no chrome in the rubber. All your personal touches make it a subtle one off. It looks like it was supposed to be that way from factory. I hope you drive it with great pride, you deserve all the head turning and thumbs up.

Thanks man I really appreciate the kind words. I've been driving it a lot and its a lot of fun.

[mick53]

I finished the outriggers on the engine stand. I feel a lot better about it especially when the 6-71 is hanging off the side.

[MiraclePieCo]

The monthly Cars and Coffee gathering at the country store had both sides of the road filled with classic vehicles. Oddly enough, I was the lone AD representative. This edition's theme was Cinco De Mayo, complete with hot chili. It's a nice little drive on rural backroads that keeps my truck limber and the battery charged.

[oldman3]

Cool...Jim

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by mick53

I finished the outriggers on the engine stand. I feel a lot better about it especially when the 6-71 is hanging off the side.

Ok now way too amazing looking to put in vehicle. Buy a big house and use as centerpiece display in living room.

[mick53]

The weather here has been terrible so I decided to work on the blower. I need to take the front cover and snout off the 4-71 and put it on the 6-71. I also need to polish the back cover on the 6-71. This will be sticking out of the hood on the hot chick side of the truck. I'm also replacing the bolts with ARP 12 point bolts. I took out one of the bolts for sizing. I like the protective film for keeping grindings out of everything. Why aren't more people posting on this thread? This is one of the easiest sites to post pictures on. There has to be more people working on their trucks. Thank you for your time.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by BAM55

I've just been enjoying driving the truck to figure out any kinks since its only been on the road for a week.

Friggin ART! That thing is simply a piece of ART!

Brian

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by mick53

.... Why aren't more people posting on this thread? This is one of the easiest sites to post pictures on. There has to be more people working on their trucks. Thank you for your time.

Finally got the latches and lever powder coated and installed after I misplaced the first set, and the lifting rods installed.
Mick53:
I quit posting just because no one showed any interest it what I was doing with my truck and after 20+ posts with no responses... why do it. I take pride in everything I do, as does everyone else. I know most people don't have the money I put into mine, but "The Beast" is the last thing on my bucket list and I built it for my pleasure and what I want in a truck.
Jim W

[mick53]

Originally Posted by idbeast

Finally got the latches and lever powder coated and installed after I misplaced the first set, and the lifting rods installed.
Mick53:
I quit posting just because no one showed any interest it what I was doing with my truck and after 20+ posts with no responses... why do it. I take pride in everything I do, as does everyone else. I know most people don't have the money I put into mine, but "The Beast" is the last thing on my bucket list and I built it for my pleasure and what I want in a truck.
Jim W

I think your build is awesome. I can appreciate the time it takes to pay attention to details. I can also appreciate the utilitarian point of view of others. Just because people don't comment doesn't mean their not watching. Keep them coming please. I have also gotten good ideas from post and pictures that some may have thought unimportant. Mine is also a once in a lifetime build.

[NorCalGal]

Idbeast I’m interested in the tailgate latch you show in the picture. Is that something you came up with or a kit?

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by mick53

Why aren't more people posting on this thread? This is one of the easiest sites to post pictures on. There has to be more people working on their trucks. Thank you for your time.

I think most guys are posting their progress reports in the "Projects And Builds" section.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=205

[62 Barnfind]

Finally finished the door gaps.

[mick53]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Finally finished the door gaps.

Some of the best door gaps I have ever seen and such a complicated door.