Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window

[Rude Dude]

Dan I got mine at Classic Truck parts they come with a template for drilling into door panel the nuts are already in the door on both sides. I removed the door panel, cut the head off a screw that fits the bolt in door and grinded it to a point re-installed door panel tapped with a hammer to indent a mark than placed the template that came with the door pulls over the marks and drilled for screw attachment real easy.

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Russ,
Did you put the material on the upper part of your armrest? I ask because I'd like to get some and they don't come in colors I want to use so I'm wondering if they un-screw and are easy to change? Oh, and is the top coat rattle can too, or real automotive paint?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

Dan I got mine at Classic Truck parts they come with a template for drilling into door panel the nuts are already in the door on both sides. I removed the door panel, cut the head off a screw that fits the bolt in door and grinded it to a point re-installed door panel tapped with a hammer to indent a mark than placed the template that came with the door pulls over the marks and drilled for screw attachment real easy.

Rudy,
There are no nuts on the backside of my door panels. Is that what you're saying here? Mine MAY have had them cut off. When I bought the truck the old owner had put some extra long plastic armests that had the door pull built into them. I tossed those first thing.

I figured I'd just place the armrests wherever they felt best. Next trip to the Truck Shop I'll see what colors they have and buy a pair.

EDIT: Re-read what you wrote: Maybe you meant the nuts are in the door, not the door panel? SOunds about right. Then the headless bolt/pointed screw makes perfect sense. I'll go give it a look tonight after work.

Windshield
Also, Fabguy was telling me there's a local shop that quoted him a new windshield INSTALLED for $180 total!! Strikes me as a helluva deal. I'm going to call them today, mine's sandblasted.

[Rude Dude]

Dan
I snapped a quick pic where location is

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Rudy,
There are no nuts on the backside of my door panels. Is that what you're saying here? Mine MAY have had them cut off. When I bought the truck the old owner had put some extra long plastic armests that had the door pull built into them. I tossed those first thing.

I figured I'd just place the armrests wherever they felt best. Next trip to the Truck Shop I'll see what colors they have and buy a pair.

EDIT: Re-read what you wrote: Maybe you meant the nuts are in the door, not the door panel? SOunds about right. Then the headless bolt/pointed screw makes perfect sense. I'll go give it a look tonight after work.

Windshield
Also, Fabguy was telling me there's a local shop that quoted him a new windshield INSTALLED for $180 total!! Strikes me as a helluva deal. I'm going to call them today, mine's sandblasted.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ah...ya me conozco! lol.

Smart thinking to do the pointy screws - I'll be stealing that little bit of "engineering!"

[Russell Ashley]

When I said they didn't match my door I meant the color. It was the only blue they had. They came with a template but it was for a later model truck so I didn't use it. I just measured where the holes should be and drilled. They fit the factory mounting holes perfectly. The armrests are probably the same that most of the parts places sell, CounterParts if IRC. They come with the correct screws to mount them.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Almost everything I get from The Truck Shop says "Counterpart" on the packaging. So far, I've been happy with all those parts. But honestly? I'd better stop buying parts and start installing some of them!

I'm guessing since Rudy showed the factory nuts in the door that these trucks DID come with arm rests? I always thought they didn't because my Dad's '59 Fleetside never had any.

[JR25]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Almost everything I get from The Truck Shop says "Counterpart" on the packaging. So far, I've been happy with all those parts. But honestly? I'd better stop buying parts and start installing some of them!

Yeah...... Get installing and taking some pictures! I always like to see the progress you are making, I really like what you have done to your truck!
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Ha ha, yeah you're right.

It's about a 50-50 possiblity I'll be out of town this weekend helping a relative move. IF that happens then next weekend is the Brother's Show so I'll be doing catch-up household chores next Saturday. If not I'll possibly get some time this weekend and I'll miss the Brothers Show to do this same move next weekend!

Not sure when I'll get back to the truck, but I will. And there WILL be photos posted then because....well, I like doing it and I need encouragement to keep moving.

[cubber]

Hey, Dan! Just read through because I saw this on the budget build thread. I love your truck, and your attention to detail makes it even better! It's also cool to see that y'all support and help each other over here just like we do in the 67-72 section. Really cool.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thank you Cubber for taking the time to read all my blah, blah, blah. Glad you like what I've done so far. I'm enjoying her, though its taking me longer than I thought it would...but everyone's got that complaint!
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[dubie]

i have found that over the years of building other trucks that whatever time frame I estimate it to take, realistically, I need to triple that.

You've come a long way in a short amount of time with your truck Dan. It's turned out to be a pretty damn nice looking driver

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks so much Tim.

For it to be a driver I feel comfortable in I need to move the gas tank out back, get the seat belts & dual MC (I already have) installed , and connect the existing Chevelle or Camaro emergency brake cables to the stock under-dash handle. I also need to figure out how to replace the mechanical water temp guage with an electric one from a '56 into it. There are a few differences I've gotta figure out.

After all that (really only a solid weekend's work if I can ever clear the time) I'll pull the bed to wire wheel & paint the frame, pull the dog house and do the same to the front frame and engine, etc. those are things I'm actually looking forward to.
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[G&R's57GMC]

Dan keep at it and get to the Brothers Show ! I know you can

Oh and keep your eye off the Bling, Bling stuff or we'll have to start you on a 12 step program

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

....Oh and keep your eye off the Bling, Bling stuff or we'll have to start you on a 12 step program

Ha Ha, it may be too late, I think I'm on the "chrome crack pipe"! The other day while browsing catalogs I found myself ogling the chrome seat adjustment handle! Talk about an obscure part to chrome or even care about!

Its looking like a longshot for me to make the Brothers Show. I WAS supposed to help my stepson move up in Atascadero this weekend but the home he is purchasing had some hang-ups and now it's looking like it'll be next weekend. Only a slim chance I can get back late Saturday night.

But I WILL be working on my truck this weekend since I now have time. Trying to get the seat belts in, the door repair done on at least one door so I can paint and put on the weather stripping. That way I'll only have one door rattling instead of stereo!

[Russell Ashley]

New windshield is my next upgrade. My new chrome for it came this week so I am hoping to get it done within the next couple of weeks. I had eye surgery two days ago so I'm not moving too fast right now. I definitely will need to get the wiper arm problem resolved before I put wipers back on the new windshield.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

...I had eye surgery two days ago...

Ugh, sorry to hear that. Hope you'll fully recover.

Thanks guys for the congrats. The new windshield is the green tint with the band across the top. I know it's not everyone's favorite but I like it because I remember my Dad's '59 Fleetside had that. Bring back old memories.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Just thought I'd mention that a HAMB member hooked me up with a good deal on the Altman latch kit for our trucks so I ordered that yesterday. I'm excited about getting it and (finally) not having to worry about my doors flying over - as they have done - and losing something...or someone, lol.


HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY Ladies and Gentlemen!

Have a wonderful holiday. Keep safe with fireworks & barbeques so you can still work on your trucks afterward.

Remember we're celebrating our freedom to be our own country with our own ideas of how to be a great ... and it worked! Thanks to all you service members; current and former, for your service...we wouldn't have what we do without all of you!

[Kim57]

Congrats on the new glass.
Kim

[Kim57]

Happy 4th to you also.
Be sure and post the install of the latch kit.
Kim

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Happy 4th to you also.
Be sure and post the install of the latch kit.
Kim

Absolutely will. I plan to take a photo or two at each step.
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[_Ogre]

no pics of the windshield?
didn't happen

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

no pics of the windshield?
didn't happen

Ha ha, using my own words against me huh?

I DID take pics with my iPhone but I'm having trouble emailing them to my laptop so I can upload to photobucket. Tried the cord and still didn't work. I need a trip to the geeks at the wonderbar at the Apple store.

As for the Altman latch kit, a HAMB member PM'd me with an offer. I didn't get it from a retailer. I will PM him again and ask if he'll extend the offer to others.
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[Baldeagle SR]

Dan where did you get the door latch kit from?
Thanks Rich

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks Ken. I was at a family BBQ and the NCIS marathon was on too!

Thanks for the kind words. Please take in process photos of your truck at the body shop and post them, I'd love to see it take shape.

[Baldeagle SR]

As for the Altman latch kit, a HAMB member PM'd me with an offer. I didn't get it from a retailer. I will PM him again and ask if he'll extend the offer to others.
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Thanks Dan
Rich