What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 197 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 06-06-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 918Wbrown

Appreciate it guys. Yeah I tig weld everything, but I just slapped that on there haha. This is what I do when it's going to stay where people can see it.

WOW! I will grind mine down and bondo them and they don't look that good!

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-06-2021, 10:39 AM

I went to a car show today and it fired me up to come home and do something on the truck. I didn't work "on" the truck but I made saw horses to get the hood done. This hood has kicked my ever loving butt! I have said it before, I have chopped many tops, sectioned bodies, made suicide doors (before they had hinges you could buy) and just about every other custom thing you can think of, fender flares, shave door handles, what ever. This hood makes chopping a top look like making a PB&J sandwich! It's been swirling through my head for the past year how in the hell am I going to weld this hood together? Then it hit me recently saw horses! Seems simple and a lot of you will go "duh" but it just hit me, funny how the brain works. So I made them yesterday and will be getting at this baby! DAMN I want to drive this truck again! It's been 25+ years!

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-06-2021, 09:34 PM

Ok, so I got my five minutes in today! I aligned the front end over at the rad support/frame to then align the hood back a hair on the right side to near perfection. I using a piece of tape marked off the rear and trimmed off the spot that was too long and so I will know how much to lengthen it in the center. I am going to use the strips of metal I cut off the sides to widen the middle.
As as I am posting this I realized that I will likely be moving those pieces a hair before welding them on permanently and that will likely change how much I should have trimmed off them, CRAP! Ok, at least I got something done. LOL

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-06-2021, 09:40 PM

I attended the monthly car show at the country store and was shocked when they called my name for the People's Choice Award! I had parked down the block away from the main show to avoid the crowds. My truck wasn't built for trophies; it is purposely plain and unadorned - utilitarian, like an old panel truck should look. But apparently some people appreciate subtlety.

Also pictured is my neighbor's beautiful newly-acquired classic T-Bird.

I won't let this award go to my head, but the rest of you mortals may henceforth address me as Your Exalted Highness

Or Unmitigated Trophy Whore

Whichever

MARTINSR · 06-06-2021, 09:45 PM

Right on!

Brian

nvrdone · 06-06-2021, 10:55 PM

hey your trophy highness: you deserve it. congrats.

MiraclePieCo · 06-07-2021, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Ok, so I got my five minutes in today! I aligned the front end over at the rad support/frame to then align the hood back a hair on the right side to near perfection. I using a piece of tape marked off the rear and trimmed off the spot that was too long and so I will know how much to lengthen it in the center. I am going to use the strips of metal I cut off the sides to widen the middle.
As as I am posting this I realized that I will likely be moving those pieces a hair before welding them on permanently and that will likely change how much I should have trimmed off them, CRAP! Ok, at least I got something done. LOL

Brian

Good to see you back at it Brian.

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

hey your trophy highness: you deserve it. congrats.

Thanks man. It was a total surprise.

DransportGarage · 06-07-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I attended the monthly car show at the country store and was shocked when they called my name for the People's Choice Award! I had parked down the block away from the main show to avoid the crowds. My truck wasn't built for trophies; it is purposely plain and unadorned - utilitarian, like an old panel truck should look. But apparently some people appreciate subtlety.

Also pictured is my neighbor's beautiful newly-acquired classic T-Bird.

I won't let this award go to my head, but the rest of you mortals may henceforth address me as Your Exalted Highness

Or Unmitigated Trophy Whore

Whichever

Well-deserved, IMO.

Tempest67 · 06-07-2021, 11:50 AM

Congrats MPC

very cool Panel.

MiraclePieCo · 06-08-2021, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Well-deserved, IMO.

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

Congrats MPC

very cool Panel.

Thanks for the kind words fellas. It was really unexpected and humbling.

**jweb** · 06-09-2021, 03:36 PM

Went to the Function 4 Junction show on Saturday. There were 700 cars in the show and about 1000 for the cruise. As usual my phone had a low battery so no photos but here's a video I found of the cruise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4HBvew2COA

MARTINSR · 06-09-2021, 10:45 PM

Dove in deep waters tonight and split the hood up. Yep my wife has lost her parking space in the garage. Having the top off is making way more sense with working with the hinges and creating clearance for them. I was climbing up under the body into the eng compartment to do this. Now I can do it way easier.

And yes I put my five minutes in yesterday too!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-10-2021, 03:37 AM

Great to see you back on it Brian. All is right with the world again...

MARTINSR · 06-10-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Great to see you back on it Brian. All is right with the world again...

Thanks so much, yeah, I am thinking I needed this therapy.

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-10-2021, 11:15 PM

Got some welds ground off, got some clearance issues on the hinges taken care of. Not much, but I got out there!

Brian

nvrdone · 06-12-2021, 09:30 PM

gave mine a good bath. first time in about 3 years since its mostly been torn apart in that time. We have a local car show nest saturday and it looks like im going.

MARTINSR · 06-13-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

gave mine a good bath. first time in about 3 years since its mostly been torn apart in that time. We have a local car show nest saturday and it looks like im going.

Went to a show yesterday damn I need to get my truck done to go to those in a cool car! Hope you got to go and enjoyed it.

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-13-2021, 10:23 AM

Spent my five minutes (two hours) welding up the recessed area for the hood hinge on the right side and figuring out the spring location again (did this a year ago). Will finish up the right side today and move over to the left. It's not pretty, don't judge me, I have magic bondo that will turn that lumpy mess into smooth painted metal! You need to get some if you don't have it, it's awesome!

Brian

toymanbob · 06-13-2021, 12:53 PM

Back from winter in Az and finally getting caught up with neglected yard work and some progress on my project. Got the inner fenders cut around the Camaro suspension, fenders mounted, battery box made and installed, fuel pressure regulator and gauge installed and just about ready for the core support and radiator. So many rusted and broken off bolts! I'm getting better at removing them but so much delay. I'm skipping the "easy-out" method and just MIG welding a nut to the broken bolt and using a wrench. Some times it'll take three attempts but all have eventually given up and left good undamaged threads. Bob

Black_Sheep · 06-13-2021, 10:29 PM

Back to the 50's is less than a week away, so I spent the day detailing the '58...

my56chevytruck · 06-14-2021, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I attended the monthly car show at the country store and was shocked when they called my name for the People's Choice Award! I had parked down the block away from the main show to avoid the crowds. My truck wasn't built for trophies; it is purposely plain and unadorned - utilitarian, like an old panel truck should look. But apparently some people appreciate subtlety.

Also pictured is my neighbor's beautiful newly-acquired classic T-Bird.

I won't let this award go to my head, but the rest of you mortals may henceforth address me as Your Exalted Highness

Or Unmitigated Trophy Whore

Whichever

sometimes less is more. Nice truck and congrats!

my56chevytruck · 06-14-2021, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jweb

Went to the Function 4 Junction show on Saturday. There were 700 cars in the show and about 1000 for the cruise. As usual my phone had a low battery so no photos but here's a video I found of the cruise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4HBvew2COA

thanks for the video, great to see. Anytime a group of car people can get together is a good time.

MARTINSR · 06-17-2021, 10:43 PM

My five minute a day plan is underway, over the last few got this all cut and welded up and today brushed some epoxy primer on it to protect it while I leave it unfinished for hopefully not too long.

Brian

mejum · 06-18-2021, 01:33 AM

first car show of the season for me and first time ever showing my truck.

the truck isn't quite ready for prime time but i took her out anyway for a cruise and gathering. it was too beautiful a day to pass up.

MARTINSR · 06-18-2021, 08:39 AM

That sucker is a BEAUTY for sure!

Brian

06-06-2021, 10:39 AM	#4902
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I went to a car show today and it fired me up to come home and do something on the truck. I didn't work "on" the truck but I made saw horses to get the hood done. This hood has kicked my ever loving butt! I have said it before, I have chopped many tops, sectioned bodies, made suicide doors (before they had hinges you could buy) and just about every other custom thing you can think of, fender flares, shave door handles, what ever. This hood makes chopping a top look like making a PB&J sandwich! It's been swirling through my head for the past year how in the hell am I going to weld this hood together? Then it hit me recently saw horses! Seems simple and a lot of you will go "duh" but it just hit me, funny how the brain works. So I made them yesterday and will be getting at this baby! DAMN I want to drive this truck again! It's been 25+ years! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-06-2021, 09:34 PM	#4903
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Ok, so I got my five minutes in today! I aligned the front end over at the rad support/frame to then align the hood back a hair on the right side to near perfection. I using a piece of tape marked off the rear and trimmed off the spot that was too long and so I will know how much to lengthen it in the center. I am going to use the strips of metal I cut off the sides to widen the middle. As as I am posting this I realized that I will likely be moving those pieces a hair before welding them on permanently and that will likely change how much I should have trimmed off them, CRAP! Ok, at least I got something done. LOL Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-06-2021, 09:40 PM	#4904
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I attended the monthly car show at the country store and was shocked when they called my name for the People's Choice Award! I had parked down the block away from the main show to avoid the crowds. My truck wasn't built for trophies; it is purposely plain and unadorned - utilitarian, like an old panel truck should look. But apparently some people appreciate subtlety. Also pictured is my neighbor's beautiful newly-acquired classic T-Bird. I won't let this award go to my head, but the rest of you mortals may henceforth address me as Your Exalted Highness Or Unmitigated Trophy Whore Whichever Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 06-07-2021 at 02:05 AM.

06-06-2021, 09:45 PM	#4905
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Right on! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-06-2021, 10:55 PM	#4906
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 hey your trophy highness: you deserve it. congrats. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

06-07-2021, 11:50 AM	#4909
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 839	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Congrats MPC very cool Panel. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-09-2021, 03:36 PM	#4911
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,195	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Went to the Function 4 Junction show on Saturday. There were 700 cars in the show and about 1000 for the cruise. As usual my phone had a low battery so no photos but here's a video I found of the cruise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4HBvew2COA __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

06-09-2021, 10:45 PM	#4912
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Dove in deep waters tonight and split the hood up. Yep my wife has lost her parking space in the garage. Having the top off is making way more sense with working with the hinges and creating clearance for them. I was climbing up under the body into the eng compartment to do this. Now I can do it way easier. And yes I put my five minutes in yesterday too! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-10-2021, 03:37 AM	#4913
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Great to see you back on it Brian. All is right with the world again... __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

06-10-2021, 11:15 PM	#4915
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got some welds ground off, got some clearance issues on the hinges taken care of. Not much, but I got out there! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-12-2021, 09:30 PM	#4916
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 gave mine a good bath. first time in about 3 years since its mostly been torn apart in that time. We have a local car show nest saturday and it looks like im going. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

06-13-2021, 10:23 AM	#4918
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Spent my five minutes (two hours) welding up the recessed area for the hood hinge on the right side and figuring out the spring location again (did this a year ago). Will finish up the right side today and move over to the left. It's not pretty, don't judge me, I have magic bondo that will turn that lumpy mess into smooth painted metal! You need to get some if you don't have it, it's awesome! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-13-2021, 12:53 PM	#4919
toymanbob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Grants Pass Or Posts: 39	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Back from winter in Az and finally getting caught up with neglected yard work and some progress on my project. Got the inner fenders cut around the Camaro suspension, fenders mounted, battery box made and installed, fuel pressure regulator and gauge installed and just about ready for the core support and radiator. So many rusted and broken off bolts! I'm getting better at removing them but so much delay. I'm skipping the "easy-out" method and just MIG welding a nut to the broken bolt and using a wrench. Some times it'll take three attempts but all have eventually given up and left good undamaged threads. Bob Attached Images

06-13-2021, 10:29 PM	#4920
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Back to the 50's is less than a week away, so I spent the day detailing the '58... __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-17-2021, 10:43 PM	#4923
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My five minute a day plan is underway, over the last few got this all cut and welded up and today brushed some epoxy primer on it to protect it while I leave it unfinished for hopefully not too long. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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06-18-2021, 01:33 AM	#4924
mejum Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 18	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 first car show of the season for me and first time ever showing my truck. the truck isn't quite ready for prime time but i took her out anyway for a cruise and gathering. it was too beautiful a day to pass up.

06-18-2021, 08:39 AM	#4925
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 That sucker is a BEAUTY for sure! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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