MY build thread...

[shortbed70]

Man I hate sanding body filler. I'm not that good at it so it takes me a few tries to get it good for primer but when it's 90 degrees and everything you sand sticks too you I'm almost ready to drop it of at a shop and pay to have it done!!!!
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[Alan's Classic]

It's not the best job to do too a truck. Blocking does suck. I do it because others don't have to. Don't give up. It's a lot of work. Keep digging.

[shortbed70]

Thanks Alan I should've just replaced the quarter panel on the drivers side also but live and learn I guess. Just more elbow grease required...
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[daverod]

It fun turning mud into dust, huh. Alan makes it look so easy. I've been working on my bed sides for a year. Off and on. More off than on, because anything that I can do besides body work I do instead. Just like anything else though the more you do it the easier it gets. You'll get it. and your arms will get ripped.

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by daverod

It fun turning mud into dust, huh. Alan makes it look so easy. I've been working on my bed sides for a year. Off and on. More off than on, because anything that I can do besides body work I do instead. Just like anything else though the more you do it the easier it gets. You'll get it. and your arms will get ripped.

Well I'm kinda in a situation there cause it's bodywork or wiring.... I hate both so a friend of mine offered to help with that so two birds with one stone. I still need taillights also and haven't made up my mind yet there.
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[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by daverod

It fun turning mud into dust, huh. Alan makes it look so easy. I've been working on my bed sides for a year. Off and on. More off than on, because anything that I can do besides body work I do instead. Just like anything else though the more you do it the easier it gets. You'll get it. and your arms will get ripped.

HAHA, I love sanding so much (NOT) I'm going to block my bed again and clear it. I haven't had the time yet, but not looking forward to it.

[56taskforce]

Wow I love this place another great build!!! Nice work Troy and it’s not taking so long I have been working on a 56 for 5 years and still not even close. I have a 64 that I have been getting ready to start for a year now it seems as if maintenance takes up all my time. Spent the last three days repairing the box on my dump truck after the cylinder broke lose and went through the floor as well as cutting and grinding on the bucket of the excavator so I can weld on new mounting shanks for the teeth I would rather block sand LOL

[56taskforce]

Originally Posted by daverod

It fun turning mud into dust, huh. Alan makes it look so easy. I've been working on my bed sides for a year. Off and on. More off than on, because anything that I can do besides body work I do instead. Just like anything else though the more you do it the easier it gets. You'll get it. and your arms will get ripped.

Dave think about it, if it really builds your arms then Alan would look like Arnold

[daverod]

You know he's hiding out up here, He's riding around on his bike trying to building up his body. It hard to do a accent on the keyboard. I'm pretty sure Aan has some ripped arms.

[daverod]

This is when he just started his truck . It's hard to tell? Bet he's bigger now, He stays out of the camera most the time. You see his fingers and hands a lot. Check out his eyes. That boy is happy. Must be all the dust he's breathing.

[56taskforce]

It dosn't take much to get you going dose it Dave

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by 56taskforce

Wow I love this place another great build!!! Nice work Troy and it’s not taking so long I have been working on a 56 for 5 years and still not even close. I have a 64 that I have been getting ready to start for a year now it seems as if maintenance takes up all my time. Spent the last three days repairing the box on my dump truck after the cylinder broke lose and went through the floor as well as cutting and grinding on the bucket of the excavator so I can weld on new mounting shanks for the teeth I would rather block sand LOL

Thanks for the looks and kind words. As far as your situation with the dump truck and things I do that every day so I know the feeling.

Originally Posted by daverod

You know he's hiding out up here, He's riding around on his bike trying to building up his body. It hard to do a accent on the keybody. I'm pretty sure Aan has some ripped arms.

Now that's funny!!!

Originally Posted by daverod

This is when he just started his truck . It's hard to tell? Bet he's bigger now, He stays out of the camera most the time. You see his fingers and hands a lot. Check out his eyes. That boy is happy. Must be all the dust he's breathing.

Maybe it's because all the dust is plugging up my sinuses and no oxygen to the brain...I'm not gaining anything because it's already 100 degrees in the shop and after working 10 hours at my job (welding) then sand for 2 hours... Drip drip..I did manage to put the final touches on the drivers side bed panel. Now time to hunt taillights!!
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[daverod]

Should put AC in your garage. I was going to say a swamp cooler but that might make things rust faster. I pick up a little AC window unit at a garage sale for $50, had it for 10 years works great.

[Alan's Classic]

Y'all crack me up.
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[daverod]

Is that happy boy? Don't you have some blocking to do?

[shortbed70]

I actually have a window ac but without a ceiling in the shop and doors that leak like crazy and on top of all that I'm cheap, I would have to run it for ever to cool it off in there.
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[shortbed70]

Well Guys the cooler weather has bred production and got one side of the bed sanded primed and blocked. Still need another coat of primer and a few small pinholes filled but not too bad for what it was. Now I wait for my primer to come in...Also Got the last modification to my frame done so I can get the exhaust outside the frame. 1/4" wall tubing cut 1" thick at a 45* angle welded in so now it comes out the side or rear of truck. Thinking maybe through the bedside but not sure now.

[daverod]

Nice job. I need to do the same on frame. Bedsides lookin sweet.

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by daverod

Nice job. I need to do the same on frame. Bedsides lookin sweet.

Thanks
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[baggedout81]

Dam that compressor looks so tiny on that frame.Ohh well its just a back up

I dont think i have a ton of work to get done next week besides those lower cups for my cutty.So i'll be over stringing wires w/ ya

Still need to get the wire color code off that column so we can figure out whats what

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by baggedout81

Dam that compressor looks so tiny on that frame.Ohh well its just a back up

I know right!

I dont think i have a ton of work to get done next week besides those lower cups for my cutty.So i'll be over stringing wires w/ ya

Still need to get the wire color code off that column so we can figure out whats what

I'm trying to see what I can come up with.
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[shortbed70]

Well guys the only updates I have is some primer dust and and a list of parts needed! I have sanded the bedsides twice now they are ready for a final coat of reduced urethane primer,sealer then paint BUT,,,
I need taillights to finish the bed. Also need....
Door seals and bumpers, turn signal cam,alternator,hood latch catch,windshield and side windows and lastly bed wood. I have to have it drivable by September so wish me luck!
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[Captainfab]

Well, September is a little more than 6 weeks away. As long as you have the time and your money tree is ready for pickin' then that should work out for ya. Here's to wishin you luck.

[shortbed70]

Well the money tree is kinda wilting but I only need to get the bed back on and tail lights for sure. Idk we will see how it goes.Thanks captainfab.
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[shortbed70]

Primer done on sides and primer sealer applied. Heres some pics.