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dubie · 05-30-2013, 11:13 AM

atta boy!!! Don't ever feel that your truck isn't good enough for a show Dan. You've done a lot of work on it, you drive it daily and should be proud to show it off. REAL cars guys will appreciate your efforts and will pick up on the pride you share in it.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-30-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dubie

atta boy!!! Don't ever feel that your truck isn't good enough for a show Dan. You've done a lot of work on it, you drive it daily...

Actually I only drive it on weekend Home Depot runs but it's close to where it could be daily driven. Compared to what it was when I bought it I'm REALLY proud of that.

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Originally Posted by dubie

... REAL cars guys will appreciate your efforts...

I hope so... uneven, spotty rattle can paint and all! Lol.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-30-2013, 01:42 PM

Ok, so here are the few things I'd liek to get done on the truck before the show:

Finish the interior speaker hole repairs, sand/prime/paint door interiors, install door weatherstripping, install 3 pt. seat belts, R&R seat for temporary recover, install Lokar floor shifter and new tranny cover.

Not that anyone will notice the difference but it sets goals for me.

JR25 · 05-30-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ok, so here are the few things I'd liek to get done on the truck before the show:

Finish the interior speaker hole repairs, sand/prime/paint door interiors, install door weatherstripping, install 3 pt. seat belts, R&R seat for temporary recover, install Lokar floor shifter and new tranny cover.

Not that anyone will notice the difference but it sets goals for me.

Write in black sharpie on the sheet metal next to the items that you listed above with a box for a check mark! Everyone will know your intentions, and when you're done...... rattle can right over your check list!!! LOL!

If I was on the west coast, I would bring a cooler over and ride with you! Sounds like you are comitted now!!!

**G&R's57GMC** · 05-30-2013, 04:17 PM

A'ta boy Dan, you've got goals ! Now getter done.

I know you can do it just don't get side tracked with some more bling.

Daze57 · 05-30-2013, 04:45 PM

dan DRIVE IT - ENJOY IT AND IF PPL DONT LIKE IT - THEY DONT HAVE TO LOOK !!!!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-30-2013, 06:41 PM

Oh I do, and I agree.

It's just that shows are full of guys that know exactly what these truck CAN be made to look like.

I'm sure I'll enjoy the show. I'll be walking around so if someone says something I wouldn't like about my truck I won't hear it anyway! lol

Indian113 · 05-30-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Oh I do, and I agree.

It's just that shows are full of guys that know exactly what these truck CAN be made to look like.

I'm sure I'll enjoy the show. I'll be walking around so if someone says something I wouldn't like about my truck I won't hear it anyway! lol

Dan, I do the same thing at shows! I'm so busy looking at other peoples vehicles I don't have time to sit at my truck and LOOK STUPID

Rude Dude · 05-30-2013, 07:55 PM

Dan go have a good time at our age who cares what anyone thinks. I say if you can drive it thats what counts! I see kids with rusty rat rods true Americana and I think thats cool they are enjoying a hobby, and they ain't blowing people up at marathons.

fabguy · 05-30-2013, 10:10 PM

not too thread steal, but when is the Brothers show?

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-30-2013, 10:40 PM

Sunday, July 8th.

Google, you oughta try it! lol.

fabguy · 05-30-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Sunday, July 8th.

Google, you oughta try it! lol.

thanks, yeah your right. lol

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-30-2013, 11:09 PM

Just being an A-hole and busting your balls, sorry.

Guess I default to my "strengths" huh? ha ha. Do you think you will be there?

Kabwe · 05-30-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Just being an A-hole and busting your balls, sorry.

Guess I default to my "strengths" huh? ha ha. Do you think you will be there?

See Dan thats what you get for being a A-hole. Your google must be broke the show is June 30th this year, July 8 was last year.lol

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-31-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

See Dan thats what you get for being a A-hole. Your google must be broke the show is June 30th this year, July 8 was last year.lol

So you're saying I'm not even good at being an A-Hole?

Damn dude, that's cold!

June 30th means I'm NOT going to get much of anything more done on my truck. I've gottas go help someone move up in Central Cal the weekend before and I still have my camper to wash this weekend (it's like washing a friggin HOUSE!), cover, etc. I was kinda/sorta hoping to go to Pomona on Sunday too. I may have to skip that.

Oh well, I'm gonna put a sign on my truck that says, "YOU made me bring it!"

fabguy · 05-31-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Just being an A-hole and busting your balls, sorry.

Guess I default to my "strengths" huh? ha ha. Do you think you will be there?

lMAO its cool no worries, yup I will be there even if I bring my suburban

Russell Ashley · 05-31-2013, 08:57 AM

Dan, drive it man. You might be surprised at how many people walk past the show trucks to look at yours. There are a lot more people who can identify with a daily driver than a $100K show truck.

dubie · 05-31-2013, 09:02 AM

Hell, I'm thinking of loading my truck on the trailer and taking it to a show in 2 weeks, and its not even running yet. It's all about getting there and talking with other car guys and ladies.
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mknittle · 05-31-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Dan, drive it man. You might be surprised at how many people walk past the show trucks to look at yours. There are a lot more people who can identify with a daily driver than a $100K show truck.

That would be me!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-31-2013, 01:30 PM

Russell, mknittle - My problem EXACTLY. I have champagne taste and not even a beer budget! More like a Kool-Aid budget most of the time, ha ha.

Kabwe · 05-31-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Russell, mknittle - My problem EXACTLY. I have champagne taste and not even a beer budget! More like a Kool-Aid budget most of the time, ha ha.

Yeah just remember that you are not alone.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-31-2013, 04:26 PM

If all us Kook Aid budget guys got together we could afford ONE kickass truck, ha ha.
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JR25 · 05-31-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

If all us Kook Aid budget guys got together we could afford ONE kickass truck, ha ha.
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I will bring the water!!!

JR25 · 05-31-2013, 04:46 PM

It has been ONE month since I posted below.....

I think it is great that you get to drive your truck while working on it! I dont think Im ever gonna get the cab back on mine, with 3 young boys (4,6,8) it is nice having the "helpers", but then there is ball games, throwing the ball in the yard, helping them with whatever they think is cool at the time, and oh yeah did I mention I have a wife too!!

I THINK I am finally done with the frame/chasis. Time to drag it out in the driveway and clean up the shop, put the cab on and get to repairing the sheet metal!!

I need to quit lurking around on everyone elses build thread and start my own... or at least work on my truck!!!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-31-2013, 06:39 PM

[QUOTE=JR25;6100660]It has been ONE month since I posted below.....

I think it is great that you get to drive your truck while working on it! I dont think Im ever gonna get the cab back on mine, with 3 young boys (4,6,8) it is nice having the "helpers", but then there is ball games, throwing the ball in the yard, helping them with whatever they think is cool at the time, and oh yeah did I mention I have a wife too!!

I THINK I am finally done with the frame/chassis. QUOTE]

So let's SEE IT!!!

05-30-2013, 11:13 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window atta boy!!! Don't ever feel that your truck isn't good enough for a show Dan. You've done a lot of work on it, you drive it daily and should be proud to show it off. REAL cars guys will appreciate your efforts and will pick up on the pride you share in it. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-30-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Ok, so here are the few things I'd liek to get done on the truck before the show: Finish the interior speaker hole repairs, sand/prime/paint door interiors, install door weatherstripping, install 3 pt. seat belts, R&R seat for temporary recover, install Lokar floor shifter and new tranny cover. Not that anyone will notice the difference but it sets goals for me.

05-30-2013, 04:17 PM	#5
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window A'ta boy Dan, you've got goals ! Now getter done. I know you can do it just don't get side tracked with some more bling. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

05-30-2013, 04:45 PM	#6
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window dan DRIVE IT - ENJOY IT AND IF PPL DONT LIKE IT - THEY DONT HAVE TO LOOK !!!!!

05-30-2013, 06:41 PM	#7
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Oh I do, and I agree. It's just that shows are full of guys that know exactly what these truck CAN be made to look like. I'm sure I'll enjoy the show. I'll be walking around so if someone says something I wouldn't like about my truck I won't hear it anyway! lol

05-30-2013, 07:55 PM	#9
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Dan go have a good time at our age who cares what anyone thinks. I say if you can drive it thats what counts! I see kids with rusty rat rods true Americana and I think thats cool they are enjoying a hobby, and they ain't blowing people up at marathons. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

05-30-2013, 10:10 PM	#10
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window not too thread steal, but when is the Brothers show? __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

05-30-2013, 10:40 PM	#11
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Sunday, July 8th. Google, you oughta try it! lol.

05-30-2013, 11:09 PM	#13
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Just being an A-hole and busting your balls, sorry. Guess I default to my "strengths" huh? ha ha. Do you think you will be there?

05-31-2013, 08:57 AM	#17
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Dan, drive it man. You might be surprised at how many people walk past the show trucks to look at yours. There are a lot more people who can identify with a daily driver than a $100K show truck.

05-31-2013, 09:02 AM	#18
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Hell, I'm thinking of loading my truck on the trailer and taking it to a show in 2 weeks, and its not even running yet. It's all about getting there and talking with other car guys and ladies. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-31-2013, 01:30 PM	#20
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window Russell, mknittle - My problem EXACTLY. I have champagne taste and not even a beer budget! More like a Kool-Aid budget most of the time, ha ha.

05-31-2013, 04:26 PM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window If all us Kook Aid budget guys got together we could afford ONE kickass truck, ha ha. Posted via Mobile Device

05-31-2013, 04:46 PM	#24
JR25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 131	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window It has been ONE month since I posted below..... I think it is great that you get to drive your truck while working on it! I dont think Im ever gonna get the cab back on mine, with 3 young boys (4,6,8) it is nice having the "helpers", but then there is ball games, throwing the ball in the yard, helping them with whatever they think is cool at the time, and oh yeah did I mention I have a wife too!! I THINK I am finally done with the frame/chasis. Time to drag it out in the driveway and clean up the shop, put the cab on and get to repairing the sheet metal!! I need to quit lurking around on everyone elses build thread and start my own... or at least work on my truck!!!!

05-31-2013, 06:39 PM	#25
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window [QUOTE=JR25;6100660]It has been ONE month since I posted below..... I think it is great that you get to drive your truck while working on it! I dont think Im ever gonna get the cab back on mine, with 3 young boys (4,6,8) it is nice having the "helpers", but then there is ball games, throwing the ball in the yard, helping them with whatever they think is cool at the time, and oh yeah did I mention I have a wife too!! I THINK I am finally done with the frame/chassis. QUOTE] So let's SEE IT!!!



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