What did you do today not on your truck...

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

One of my favorite cars, for sure....

Yes, I agree.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Swapped out the wheels finally on the 61 Impala yesterday. Ordered whitewalls a month ago and they showed up. Painted the steel wheels a month ago. Now I have a couple different hubcap options so spending a few days to think those over before slapping something on.

baby moons would look cool on your impala

[Boog]

And period correct at the same time.
Or some painted smoothy rims with mini moons.

[lil hoodlum]

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Swapped out the wheels finally on the 61 Impala yesterday. Ordered whitewalls a month ago and they showed up. Painted the steel wheels a month ago. Now I have a couple different hubcap options so spending a few days to think those over before slapping something on.

Love the car and the color. Interested to see what hubcaps you decide to run with.

[72c20customcamper]

Pulled this 502 out af a totaled truck with a friend . He’s going to put it in his 70 GMC engine has 2500 miles on it and we heard it run before pulling it . And he stole it for $1500 guy needed it gone as he was getting into it with the local code enforcement officer he had the truck in his driveway .

[D.B]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Pulled this 502 out af a totaled truck with a friend . He’s going to put it in his 70 GMC engine has 2500 miles on it and we heard it run before pulling it . And he stole it for $1500 guy needed it gone as he was getting into it with the local code enforcement officer he had the truck in his driveway .

Wow, that's a great deal. That motor will make the truck haul.

[72c20customcamper]

Looks like the guy was telling the truth about mileage.

[tutone]

On a darker 61, I am a huge fan of chrome reverse wheels. On white ones, I would match the interior color. But on yours, the paint matched wheels are just fine.

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Originally Posted by tutone

On a darker 61, I am a huge fan of chrome reverse wheels. On white ones, I would match the interior color. But on yours, the paint matched wheels are just fine.

We thought of chrome reverse as we have a set on our 56 Chevy, but with the disc brakes added and drop spindles its pushed the wheels out far enough that you can run a truly "deep" front wheel. Would have to go back to all drum brakes and dont really want to do that. Luckily had on the shelf the front wheels as they are 14" of a early 70s Chevy to fit disc brakes. I have a couple different dog dish caps or a set of "crossbar" 4 bar caps just like the ones in the old photos of my grandpa's original 61 he bought new.

[fauXGT]

I woke up, had breakfast, took my meds, and spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Drs offices and pharmacies. Being a recent retiree (forced medical retirement), I can now believe the stories I’ve heard about not working but having no spare time to tinker.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by fauXGT

I woke up, had breakfast, took my meds, and spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Drs offices and pharmacies. Being a recent retiree (forced medical retirement), I can now believe the stories I’ve heard about not working but having no spare time to tinker.

The stories are true. I pulled the plug 16 years ago and it seems like most of our primary activities now involve doctors. Spent today going to see my rheumatologist (about 7 hours driving time round trip).

Urologist tomorrow, at least that's only 2 hours. Wife has physical therapy on Friday. Never a dull moment.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Stocker

The stories are true. I pulled the plug 16 years ago and it seems like most of our primary activities now involve doctors. Spent today going to see my rheumatologist (about 7 hours driving time round trip).

Urologist tomorrow, at least that's only 2 hours. Wife has physical therapy on Friday. Never a dull moment.

I am taking notes.

If I do Retire I will not tell my Wife.

I will get up early and drive to my other shop and hang out till Quitting time.

I will probably work more Overtime when this happens.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I am taking notes.

If I do Retire I will not tell my Wife.

I will get up early and drive to my other shop and hang out till Quitting time.

I will probably work more Overtime when this happens.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I am taking notes.

If I do Retire I will not tell my Wife.

I will get up early and drive to my other shop and hang out till Quitting time.

I will probably work more Overtime when this happens.

Wife's gonna figure it out right away when you get home smiling everyday!

[D.B]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Wife's gonna figure it out right away when you get home smiling everyday!

And no payroll check. I want to know what she says when you tell her your working for free.

[LS short box]

Spent 3 hours helping at a local body shop block sanding a 65 cuda hood. Second go around of filler. Next up two rounds of sanding primer. I can hardly wait.

[Lost in the 60's]

Originally Posted by LS short box

Spent 3 hours helping at a local body shop block sanding a 65 cuda hood. Second go around of filler. Next up two rounds of sanding primer. I can hardly wait.

Hey, I've got both doors and fenders in primer and needing final blocking. You're welcome to come down and help anytime...

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Stocker

I know but a Man can Hope his plan works.

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Wife's gonna figure it out right away when you get home smiling everyday!

Great point you have made.
I will put a Reminder in my Phone to at least kick the gravel in the driveway twice a week.

Originally Posted by D.B

And no payroll check. I want to know what she says when you tell her your working for free.

I have our Money set up to where she does not see my B account.
How I have got away with this for this long???
Maybe I need to write a Book.

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Or that it is costing you to work!

I have a few side gigs in the Workings.
They will give me Cigar money.
No, I don't smoke that is just an Expression.

Originally Posted by D.B

Sorry Getter-Done, but you may not be smiling for long. Once the wife figures it out your toast. Remember the old saying " A happy wife is a happy life".

I will smooth it over like Butter on Toast.
I do take care of her needs above my Projects.
So She can and will complain .
At the end of Each Day . She know I take care of her First.

[Steeveedee]

^ Yer killin' me!

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I know but a Man can Hope his plan works.


Great point you have made.
I will put a Reminder in my Phone to at least kick the gravel in the driveway twice a week.


I have our Money set up to where she does not see my B account.
How I have got away with this for this long???
Maybe I need to write a Book.



I have a few side gigs in the Workings.
They will give me Cigar money.
No, I don't smoke that is just an Expression.




I will smooth it over like Butter on Toast.
I do take care of her needs above my Projects.
So She can and will complain .
At the end of Each Day . She know I take care of her First.

Happy Wife Happy Life!

[D.B]

Getter-Done, you have life and the wife figured out. I just hope I can say that when I retire. Maybe you ought to write that book after all so I can learn it before I get there.

[tutone]

Finished up a couple of 72 bedsides for a fellow. I cut them down to short ones for him. He has done a nice job on the rest of it and his bed was way too far gone. But since you cannot find short beds, you do what you got to do.

[tutone]

I love 32s as well. A good friend of mine has built several sedans. He has one about 80% complete now. He offered me a 4 dr sedan for 13,500 in very nice shape. I didnt think I could live with more doors. I should have bought it.
Yours will turn out nice, I'm sure.

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by tutone

I love 32s as well. A good friend of mine has built several sedans. He has one about 80% complete now. He offered me a 4 dr sedan for 13,500 in very nice shape. I didnt think I could live with more doors. I should have bought it.
Yours will turn out nice, I'm sure.

i was working on a 39 Chrysler i've had for a while but it's on the back burner now that this 32 has shown up.those 4 doors make a nice car too,several very nice ones around but one time,we wouldn't give one a second look?take care.Greg

[LS short box]

So I truly jinxed the weather snow wise. I took the snow plow off the Wrangler last night. Before and after pics.