Daverods 52

[Strodder]

Hey Dave I saw this in Classic Trucks this month. Kewl Tool for welding exhaust.
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/12...hop/index.html

[daverod]

Now you show me. Too late. Done. Well, with the top half. It would be helpful.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by sweet70beast

During these years the rear bumper and front bumper are the same(interchangeable), brackets are different.

That would be nice.

[padresag]

have you gotten the exhaust done?
ron

[daverod]

Done except for the very end. I think I'm going to run it through my bumper? Not sure what to do about a rear bumper. I put my front one the back and it looked kinda funny. If I run my exhaust out the back it hits the ground if i raise the front of the truck up.

[daverod]

Just put my cab back on.Lots to do now.

[padresag]

hey; how far from Cascade in mi and time. do you know?
ron

[daverod]

I think its about four hours. Why? Going on a road trip. I thought all you snow birds go north in the spring.

[padresag]

there is a Chesapeake specialty in Cascade in mid Sept that I thought that I might like to go to and the perhaps to Sebastipol,ca for maybe a new pup afterwards if they are ready. hopefully if the breeding goes as scheduled.
should be driving my truck by then.
why that spikey thing on your dog? for sniffing crotches?
ron

[daverod]

Everyone needs a new puppy. ya its for sniffin stuff. Are you going to drive your truck to cal.?

[daverod]

few shots. Bumper came. It's a front. I'm going to get rid of it. Kinda worried about the air line being so close to the header. It does have rubber in it right?

[daverod]

Got my cab bolted down. Started to do alittle wiring. Hoods got one Idaho winter on it.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by daverod

few shots. Bumper came. It's a front. I'm going to get rid of it. Kinda worried about the air line being so close to the header. It does have rubber in it right?

some of those lines are plastic air brake line with braded stainless covering.

[99 to Life]

daverod,

truck is coming along great. luv the yard art too. very inspiring. Also not sure if you just plopped your distributor in but the vac advance usually points toward cylinder #2 so it wouldn't be back towards your firewall, would give more clearance back there too. Can't wait to see this on the road.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by daverod

Everyone needs a new puppy. ya its for sniffin stuff. Are you going to drive your truck to cal.?

yep, on driving truck. thought that it might be an interesting trip
what is it like coming down 95 from up north.
looks your 52 is progressing nicely. thought that the frt bumpers fit the rear?
ron

[daverod]

I would'nt know about 95 I never go anywhere, but you could be on the wrong coast. Can't wait for the trip be sure to take pictures as you go. It seems like the bumper is to round for the back. It needs to be flatter in the middle. I've seen a lot of trucks with no bumper. I think thats the way they came. Different part numbers at Classic parts, the front one is $10 cheaper. I might swap it for the one I have. It's nice except for about a quarter size spot were the chrome came off.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by daverod

I would'nt know about 95 I never go anywhere, but you could be on the wrong coast. Can't wait for the trip be sure to take pictures as you go. It seems like the bumper is to round for the back. It needs to be flatter in the middle. I've seen a lot of trucks with no bumper. I think thats the way they came. Different part numbers at Classic parts, the front one is $10 cheaper. I might swap it for the one I have. It's nice except for about a quarter size spot were the chrome came off.

Dave; perhaps you can get some inspiration from this beauty, seeing that you have been sort of quiet lately. bottom of the page
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522623
ron

[daverod]

Hay I've been busy walking around my truck. Lots of thinking and stuff going on. I have been getting some things done. Lack of cash, knowledge and skill seem to have no effect on me. Whatever. Pictures to come.

[Strodder]

Hey Dave, keep at it. Your doin a great job.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Dave, keep at it. Your doin a great job.

Thanks Dennis I really want to drive this thing. I figure if I get it running it will get me moving alittle faster. Just seems like even the small things take forever. Hope everything is going good on your end.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Dave, keep at it. Your doin a great job.

[Alan's Classic]

It's called "Tuition" the cost of learning what not to do.

[daverod]

Least they did'nt charge me much. I guess they get their money the first go around. Good company and good people. Now if I could just get my headlights to work. I ran out of fuses so I guess pennies will work. I wonder how much more tuition I will have to pay to get this thing running.

[99 to Life]

wouldn't even stress those little things. Its a great project and it will all come together. Heck, I blew up and engine before I even got my truck on the road. what a nightmare. luuuuv the patina on your truck too.

[daverod]

I was kinda surprised that they were plastic but I guess they'll work. I still need top swap my park lights to 12 volt. I see that there's a 12 volt turn/park bulb upgrade. Need to get some tail lights now.$$ Got my new ECU for mt air system. Maybe I'll be brave enough to mess with that today. Wish I could buy just one or two grill bars.