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joe231 · 02-18-2009, 12:33 AM

looking Good!!!

Alan's Classic · 02-18-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosephus

They ain't going to catch the MIDNIGHT RIDER

Now thats out of my system here's a little more progress.I put my high tech spacers to work and fabbed out the rest of my tranny tunnel.I've only done ROUGH fabrication and I can tell you bodywork is not easy.I'm slowly learning to be patient but it's been two days on this trans tunnel and I'm going nuts.Hope y'all enjoy the pics.

Awesome progress so far. Keep diggin, you'll get there.

TimE · 02-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Nice work!!

bosephus · 02-18-2009, 09:11 PM

today I finished up on the trans tunnel.I didn't fair it out with body filler because its going to be covered up;it's good enough for the floor.A word of advice to the ones trying to weld panels(I,m sure you veterans are going to love this);definatly use new wire,and not the stuff that comes with the welder!I ran out of the wire that came with the welder and changed it out to some Radnor 30 guage I had bought and the results were PHENOMINAL!As luck would have it I was darn near finished with my welding.Thenext piece of advice would be to always use some sort of backer behind your seam.I used a 6x6 piece of lumber and an old aluminum dogdish(he didn't bite me).Last advice is to be patient;a trait I have a hard time with.I,m sure glad I practiced on the floors before trying to tackle actual bodywork.Sorry for the book,here's the pics!

joe231 · 02-18-2009, 10:24 PM

that looks GREAT!!
nice work!!

*LILRED66* · 02-18-2009, 10:31 PM

bosephus:

Nice...very nice job for your first try. When possible, back up your seams with a piece of copper. It disipates heat very well and the wire will not stick to it.

Keep up the good work and keep the photos rolling in.

scotts62 · 02-19-2009, 07:55 AM

WoW looking really good!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-19-2009, 09:21 AM

Man, you scored on that tranny !!

Great job on the cover....what was that tranny originally intended for ??

The position of the shifter is great !!

bosephus · 02-19-2009, 08:30 PM

thanks for the kind words guys,makes me want to do more!I didn't do much to it today besides getting the inspection sticker(it's a Texas thing).I've got contractors here to pour a driveway so whatever is in my garage has to stay there which is not going to happen to the truck now that it's legal.I'm gonna drive it!The transmission is great and the truck runs pretty well.It seems like the carb may be dumping gas after it's shut off because she is HARD to crank after she is run to operating temp.It also has a little valve clatter under hard accelerationbut it's lotsa fun anyway!

bosephus · 02-19-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Man, you scored on that tranny !!

Great job on the cover....what was that tranny originally intended for ??

The position of the shifter is great !!

The guy I bought it from was going to put it in a early eighties truck but had hip surgery and didn't want the standard anymore.I purchased a shifter relocation kit from Keisler so I could keep the bench and not come thru the cab behind the trans. cover.The kit was not cheap(about three and a half bones!)but I wanted to keep my bolt in tranny cover.It's probably the first contribution of many to the black hole I've affectionately named Midnight Rider!

joe231 · 02-19-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosephus

thanks for the kind words guys,makes me want to do more!I didn't do much to it today besides getting the inspection sticker(it's a Texas thing).I've got contractors here to pour a driveway so whatever is in my garage has to stay there which is not going to happen to the truck now that it's legal.I'm gonna drive it!The transmission is great and the truck runs pretty well.It seems like the carb may be dumping gas after it's shut off because she is HARD to crank after she is run to operating temp.It also has a little valve clatter under hard accelerationbut it's lotsa fun anyway!

by the by.....hard starting when warm and the detonation sounds like a timing issue, too much advance.

bosephus · 03-16-2009, 09:08 PM

Three weeks at work and I'm finally home!I sorted out an electrical problem,changed the timing and built an adjustable track bar.At least I have pics of the Tractor supply track bar!I'll post more as I go.

**Corts60** · 03-17-2009, 12:05 AM

Progress is progress man. keep up the great work!

Woogeroo · 03-17-2009, 04:13 AM

Have fun, be safe and do it your way.

cool truck.

-W

old Chevy guy · 03-17-2009, 07:34 AM

Nice rig! I have a 61 apache that was resored many years ago but has been ravaged again by the New England elements.Seeing your Pictures makes me miss driving the old girl. What was up with that ship? It looked like it had a giant band aid on it.LOL

bosephus · 03-22-2009, 12:15 AM

I got a little more done with the help of my trusty sidekick.We took the bed off,sandblasted the backhalfand replaced the rear coils with CPP drops.Threw in a pic of our air cooler assembly(lots of humidity here in Tejas!)pics of the finished product coming soon.Thanks,Bo

protrash64 · 03-22-2009, 12:33 AM

That looks like a Boxer butt in there

.....you'll have to post on the 'mutt in yer truck pics' thread...... good work. too.

aboz · 03-22-2009, 07:00 PM

Hey Bosephus, you still have the 4 speed Saginaw? I'm looking for one to put in my '63 stepside.

bosephus · 03-23-2009, 12:34 PM

I got my frame painted! I used southern polyurethane's black epoxy.I was very happy with the paint and SPI's customer service is incredible.I talked with the owner about the induction/flash times and he gave me his cell # and told me to call for any help I needed(this was on saturday!)I sprayed the paint with a Hbr Freight HVLP and a mini detail gun.The mini gun worked great and really saved me because of the tight areas that needed to be sprayed.I could have easily done the whole job with that $14gun. anyway,heres a few pics

bosephus · 03-23-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboz

Hey Bosephus, you still have the 4 speed Saginaw? I'm looking for one to put in my '63 stepside.

Sorry Aboz,I already gave it to a buddy,

bosephus · 03-23-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

That looks like a Boxer butt in there

.....you'll have to post on the 'mutt in yer truck pics' thread...... good work. too.

Man,you know your butts!As soon as I get a floor in the bed I'll get a mutt pic.Thanks for the kind words

Joey~AP · 03-23-2009, 12:52 PM

What rearend is that?

65panelrat · 03-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Great Thread! Nice Work! Sweet Truck!

joe231 · 03-23-2009, 01:37 PM

that looks very sweet!!!
nice work!!

jchav62 · 03-23-2009, 02:18 PM

Awesome work! Everything's coming out nice.

02-18-2009, 12:33 AM	#26
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02-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#28
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 Nice work!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-18-2009, 09:11 PM	#29
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 today I finished up on the trans tunnel.I didn't fair it out with body filler because its going to be covered up;it's good enough for the floor.A word of advice to the ones trying to weld panels(I,m sure you veterans are going to love this);definatly use new wire,and not the stuff that comes with the welder!I ran out of the wire that came with the welder and changed it out to some Radnor 30 guage I had bought and the results were PHENOMINAL!As luck would have it I was darn near finished with my welding.Thenext piece of advice would be to always use some sort of backer behind your seam.I used a 6x6 piece of lumber and an old aluminum dogdish(he didn't bite me).Last advice is to be patient;a trait I have a hard time with.I,m sure glad I practiced on the floors before trying to tackle actual bodywork.Sorry for the book,here's the pics! Attached Images

02-18-2009, 10:24 PM	#30
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 that looks GREAT!! nice work!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#31
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 bosephus: Nice...very nice job for your first try. When possible, back up your seams with a piece of copper. It disipates heat very well and the wire will not stick to it. Keep up the good work and keep the photos rolling in.

02-19-2009, 07:55 AM	#32
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02-19-2009, 09:21 AM	#33
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02-19-2009, 08:30 PM	#34
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 thanks for the kind words guys,makes me want to do more!I didn't do much to it today besides getting the inspection sticker(it's a Texas thing).I've got contractors here to pour a driveway so whatever is in my garage has to stay there which is not going to happen to the truck now that it's legal.I'm gonna drive it!The transmission is great and the truck runs pretty well.It seems like the carb may be dumping gas after it's shut off because she is HARD to crank after she is run to operating temp.It also has a little valve clatter under hard accelerationbut it's lotsa fun anyway!

03-16-2009, 09:08 PM	#37
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 Three weeks at work and I'm finally home!I sorted out an electrical problem,changed the timing and built an adjustable track bar.At least I have pics of the Tractor supply track bar!I'll post more as I go. Attached Images

03-17-2009, 12:05 AM	#38
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03-17-2009, 04:13 AM	#39
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 Have fun, be safe and do it your way. cool truck. -W

03-17-2009, 07:34 AM	#40
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 Nice rig! I have a 61 apache that was resored many years ago but has been ravaged again by the New England elements.Seeing your Pictures makes me miss driving the old girl. What was up with that ship? It looked like it had a giant band aid on it.LOL

03-22-2009, 12:15 AM	#41
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 I got a little more done with the help of my trusty sidekick.We took the bed off,sandblasted the backhalfand replaced the rear coils with CPP drops.Threw in a pic of our air cooler assembly(lots of humidity here in Tejas!)pics of the finished product coming soon.Thanks,Bo Attached Images

03-22-2009, 12:33 AM	#42
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03-22-2009, 07:00 PM	#43
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03-23-2009, 12:34 PM	#44
bosephus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas gulf coast Posts: 211	Re: Midnight Rider, my 61 I got my frame painted! I used southern polyurethane's black epoxy.I was very happy with the paint and SPI's customer service is incredible.I talked with the owner about the induction/flash times and he gave me his cell # and told me to call for any help I needed(this was on saturday!)I sprayed the paint with a Hbr Freight HVLP and a mini detail gun.The mini gun worked great and really saved me because of the tight areas that needed to be sprayed.I could have easily done the whole job with that $14gun. anyway,heres a few pics Attached Images

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