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Old 12-04-2016, 08:40 PM   #1
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Looks like new. Can't believe it has 25000 miles on it. My trucks get dirtier than that after a couple of months sitting in the shop.
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Old 12-04-2016, 11:47 PM   #2
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Looks like new. Can't believe it has 25000 miles on it. My trucks get dirtier than that after a couple of months sitting in the shop.
Thanks DeanTX, I used good primers and paint, it has paid off in the long run...Jim
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Old 12-05-2016, 01:18 PM   #3
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Looks great after so many years of use Jim!
It will look fabulous when it's ready again!!
Nice repairs so far.

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Old 12-05-2016, 06:05 PM   #4
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Looks great after so many years of use Jim!
It will look fabulous when it's ready again!!
Nice repairs so far.

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Old 12-06-2016, 03:04 PM   #5
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Jim, Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Can't wait to see that Good Looking Rod back on the STREET!
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Old 12-06-2016, 08:35 PM   #6
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Jim, Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Can't wait to see that Good Looking Rod back on the STREET!
Thanks Ray. Waiting for parts to come in, and then wait for some room in the shop...Jim
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Old 12-06-2016, 08:50 PM   #7
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Shop room is a Premium for your Son. You may have to build another shop
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Old 01-05-2017, 12:14 AM   #8
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Well people the reason for no update on my truck, is I've been busy painting in the house. Plus I have agreed to help a friend install a Lokar shifter and indicator; and FiTech efi; and cruise control on his 71 Olds Cutlass. There are a few electrical things that also need attention. Plus I've been changing over my florescent tubes to LED tubes. I did a right up on what I had to do, if you want to check it out, heres the link; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=726577 I will get started on mine soon I promise...Jim

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Old 01-05-2017, 12:42 AM   #9
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What paint and primer did you originally use on the truck?
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Old 01-05-2017, 11:12 AM   #10
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What paint and primer did you originally use on the truck?
All my paint products were PPG. Epoxy primer, high build primer, and sealable primer. Top coat is single stage Acrylic Urethane, no clear...Jim
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Well Jim, we are in off-season so take your time
I read your light change in your shop.
Good write up, Thanks!!
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Old 01-05-2017, 11:13 AM   #12
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Well Jim, we are in off-season so take your time
I read your light change in your shop.
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Old 01-05-2017, 11:49 AM   #13
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Thanks Kees for checking it out...Jim
Jim, I read your LED conversion, well done. I'm tired of failed lighting and will convert about 15 fixtures. Thanks.
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Old 01-05-2017, 04:17 PM   #14
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Jim, I read your LED conversion, well done. I'm tired of failed lighting and will convert about 15 fixtures. Thanks.
Glad I could help...Jim
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Old 01-05-2017, 09:29 PM   #15
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Your truck is still looking great after the 25,000 miles Jim. I just hope mine will look as good when I reach that many. Looking forward to seeing you get it back together.
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Old 01-06-2017, 10:36 PM   #16
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Will sure save a ton of time sectioning it in too. No doubt it will be good as you had made it (better than new) soon.

How is the quality of the new inner?
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Old 01-07-2017, 12:20 AM   #17
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Looks great Jim. It will be fixed back up in no time.

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Will sure save a ton of time sectioning it in too. No doubt it will be good as you had made it (better than new) soon.

How is the quality of the new inner?
Doug, quality of inner is pretty good, a little thinner, but still a good piece...Jim
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Old 01-24-2017, 09:29 PM   #18
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Hey troops, not much of an update, but it's something. Had this work done for about 2 weeks, but just now took pics.

Pic 1 I bolted the old part of inner back in place, and the new inner in it's location.

Pic 2 Checked that the radiator support holes, lined up and the front apron.

Pic 3 Push panels together scripe a line, take back out, cut and tack together for another fit.

That's it on my stuff, put I will post some other work I've been doing...Jim
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If you don't remember, back on post #962 I said I would be working on a friends 71 Olds. Will I've been working on it off and on for 2 weeks. Removed his old B&M shifter (not working good at all), and replaced it with a Lokar unit. I didn't show anything on that, it's been done enough. But Ed decided he wanted the light up indicator also (more for his wife, not him). Anyhow this thing takes a little time to get everything in place, run cable to trans, adjust the spring on the sensor arm, etc. Then to program the controller etc. Here's a few pic on that part...Jim

Pic 1 Location chosen inside his console, for cable, sensor and controller.

Pic 2 Two different wire groups to hook into the controller.

Pic 3 All wires tied into the controller. The green light (looks yellow) shows it's in Park, each time you move the shifter to another position, the red will change to green for that gear and light up the indicator on console.

Pic 4 Indicator showing in Park, will change as started above.
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Old 01-24-2017, 09:48 PM   #20
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Glad it's going back together.
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Old 01-24-2017, 11:17 PM   #21
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Thanks Kim, hope to move along a little faster, when I finish up my promise to Ed....Jim

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Old 01-24-2017, 09:53 PM   #22
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Still have a few little things to finish up, install boot,storage box in console, etc. We should start on installing FiTech system next week. Will take pics, etc and post when we start. I will insert a link, so you can follow along if you want. Ed's will have the command center, which is different that mine...Jim
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Sorry about your truck, Jim! But I'm glad to hear you are both OK. I'm sure it will be better than before the accident. What a great time to improve on perfection!
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Old 01-24-2017, 11:21 PM   #24
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Sorry about your truck, Jim! But I'm glad to hear you are both OK. I'm sure it will be better than before the accident. What a great time to improve on perfection!
Thanks Dave, hope I can live up to all the stuff people think I can do, I'll just do my best...Jim
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Old 01-25-2017, 12:28 AM   #25
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This truck is so cool. The matching painted frame and convertible top are outstanding. Truck was perfection but the silver lining is that to get to freshen things up. Standing by for updates...
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