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01-27-2013, 09:52 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Interesting paint job, kind of like it being different. Cool idea.
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01-27-2013, 10:16 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Man that looks nice!
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01-27-2013, 10:48 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I like it, you know it reminds me of a 56 chevy two tone paint job. If that's a rail cap on your tailgate [don't know if I'm seeing things] where did you get it?
most of the ones I find are for the newer pickups thanx...Vernski 
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01-27-2013, 10:58 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
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The paint scheme is airbrushed and it mimics the 56' Nomad! I was really nervous about doing the airbrushing myself but, I really liked how it turned out! I like it mostly because it is different & I did it myself! Posted via Mobile Device 
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01-27-2013, 11:06 PM
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Location: Imperial, MO
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
More cutting, welding, and flanging. Out with the rust, in with the patch panels.
   
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01-28-2013, 12:25 AM
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Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Finally got the 700r4 crossmember bolted up... Ordered a speedo... Now to get it to the trans shop to finish it...
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01-28-2013, 02:50 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
This part is basically done..
 And so I started this mess.. 
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01-28-2013, 10:25 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I wired my parking lights to come on/stay on with my headlights. It changes the appearence at night, I like the way it looks.
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01-28-2013, 11:13 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Yea man I like the way those lights took at night with both on, I got to get around to doing that.
Got her running!!! Took her for a test drive to fill up the tank and then off to a buddies house to figure out the roof issues, ran great! After all that I went over to the parts truck and stripped it of fenders and the wiper cowl and then laughed as my dog got in the engine compartment and couldn’t figure out how to get out!
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01-28-2013, 12:23 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Finally got the 700r4 crossmember bolted up... Ordered a speedo... Now to get it to the trans shop to finish it...
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01-31-2013, 10:49 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Went to my buddy Harry's house to check the progress on the wood for the bed...
It's planed down rough cut 2" x 10" 100 year old Southern Yellow Pine that was used in the roof system of the old Westinghouse factory buildings in East Pittsburgh, PA. I bought it off a guy on CL that had been reclaiming and cleaning it to sell... reasonable. Harry said it was hard on the planer! He didn't like the nail holes either, but I think they add to the story; besides once it's in varnish they will all be pretty well filled in. Next Harry's going to make final cuts and groove to GMC Paul's blueprint... I love the grain and the deep colors. rg |
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01-31-2013, 12:16 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Oh man! That lumber is gorgeous!
I wish I had that for my flatbed. Steven
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01-31-2013, 05:53 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Put on burb 3rd brake lite on my 66 , works great!
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01-31-2013, 06:31 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Painted the hubcaps and steering wheel. Polished some chrome. I'm gonna take the hubcaps and badges to a friend that pinstripes to put orange on 'em. BTW, the truck is orange.
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01-31-2013, 10:15 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
What kind of paint did you use on the steering wheel that it won't stain or wear off, just wondering what holds up, have never painted a wheel.
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01-31-2013, 11:12 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I haven't been posting on this thread yet, but decided I should start.
I got my park lamp and turn single lenses in today, along with a new turn signal switch and glove box. I also got a new license plate light. Got them all installed, although still having issues with my turn signal cable and wiring, so I am not quite ready to have the truck on the road yet. |
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02-02-2013, 09:31 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
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Here's a thread that helped me. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=561641
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Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery. |
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01-31-2013, 01:50 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Got my new bed floor installed. 1 1/2 inch tonge and groove cedar we pulled off the roof of an old house when I was just a child.
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01-31-2013, 02:03 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
That looks great Swag! I'm digging the box too...
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01-31-2013, 02:28 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
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01-31-2013, 11:21 PM
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The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy....
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Cleaning my build area, moving my projects around and prioritizing.....
I have a 62, 3-63's and a 66....  What am I trying to do to myself???  I am a glutton for punishment.. 
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02-01-2013, 04:13 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I drive my 66 every day to work it like 40 miles kind of down hill one way and 40 miles back up I live 6500 feet in the moutions WRIGHTWOOD CA. And my truck take like 25 bucks there and back is that normal I think gas is at $3,65 a gallon
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02-01-2013, 10:45 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
That's about 11.86 mpg if your numbers are accurate, I get a little better with my 283 that doesn't run right, but I'm about about 500 feet above sea level with little elevation change in most of my drives. I think you need a tune up to say the least, 15 mpg would be more reasonable, but I don't know that much about the straight sixes, so hopefully someone else chimes in who does.
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02-01-2013, 03:35 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I had an old '65 at one time with a straight six. I was able to get about 13 mpg with it on relatively flat ground. Back then, I had no clue how to tune motors up. I was only 17.
With my current '62, I was getting 8 mpg when I got it, with a 350 running on 2 barrel carb meant for the original 283. I changed the carb to a 4 barrel and my mileage increased to 14 mpg. When the transmission took a dump, I replaced it with a th350 and now get around 18 mpg for some reason, and I imagine I would see another increase if I bumped it up to a 700R4. So, these trucks can get decent mileage. I would imagine the 6 cylinder could probably do pretty much as good, or even better. |
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02-01-2013, 08:53 PM
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"Where were you in '62?"
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Just ordered from JEGS:
Ford Mustang II Tubular Control Arms. JEGS Performance Products #555-64560 http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...64560/10002/-1 Upper Control Arms Precision formed DOM steel tubular construction 1.125" O.D. x 0.125 Wall Pair Fits: 1974-78 Mustang II Was: $169.99 Now: $144.99  http://www.jegs.com/SpecialsSubtotal:$144.99 Handling:$12.99 Shipping:$0.00 Total:$157.98 This item is expected to ship 02/01/2013.       
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