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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Have you ordered the weld on strips for the bedsides yet?

I recieved the new LMC Sat. and I could not find the bed strips. where did you say they were at.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

I recieved the new LMC Sat. and I could not find the bed strips. where did you say they were at.

Classic Parts of America out of Kansas City carries bedside angle strips in both raw steel, and stainless.
http://www.classicparts.com/Angle-St...oducts/983/1/0

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Classic Parts of America out of Kansas City carries bedside angle strips in both raw steel, and stainless.
http://www.classicparts.com/Angle-St...oducts/983/1/0

I think I will go with bolt on instead of weld on's. It will make a cleaner look. The gaskets between the fender and bed side are also going in. I found the strips gor 10.00 used in great condition. Just paint them.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Classic Parts of America out of Kansas City carries bedside angle strips in both raw steel, and stainless.
http://www.classicparts.com/Angle-St...oducts/983/1/0

I have one of classic parts magazine. I seen the strips in it. I will be ordering a few things soon. I don't understand why I have not use then any sooner. Their prices are cheeper that some of the other ones I have tried.

[gdavis]

Today, I welded the patch on the rear drivers side fender. Still got to do a little more welding and grinding and a small amount of bondo. Got a little worn out today. I thought I would take it easy the rest of the day. Going up to Georgia in a few day to build a kitchen and bath room. Family needs help and this way I can look as I go and see if there are any trucks up there. I need a few parts for the inside cab.

Also here is a picture of my little helpers. The weather is real nice today.

[gdavis]

It might be only me but, is the rear of this truck too high. My tire size is 30x9.50xR16.

[Xeen]

The back is approx 2" higher than the front from the factory so you can put a load in the bed and not ride low. If you used the stock spring length then thats why.
Vic told me that those bedside weld on strips are really reasonably priced.

[Bomp]

Looks really nice. Your brother-in-law will have an easy time getting it painted.

Great Job.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Looks really nice. Your brother-in-law will have an easy time getting it painted.

Great Job.

Thank Bomp for say that. I am really trying to get it ready as far as I can take her. I hope that My Brother-In-Law don't have it too hard. There is still a few places I can totch up.

[gdavis]

Today, I ran my transmission lines to the radiator and transmission. They came out easier than they went back in. Anyway they are done. This is all I did today.

[gdavis]

Today, while I was looking for some bolts in my bolt bin. While I opened it up I heard something fall inside. So I looked and it was locked the bottom door. I found the key inside one of the drawer. I use this as a bolt bin. You want believe what I found. You see I was giving this old cash register bottom about 6 months ago. Never thought of looking in the bottom door. Here is what I found. All of these tools are in great condition. But, they are old.

[gdavis]

What a find.
3- 3/8 inch drills
1- 1/2 inch drill
1- jig saw
1 polishing tool with small atachments
1- paint gun nothing special about the paint gun.

[~Whitey~]

Originally Posted by gdavis

What a find.
3- 3/8 inch drills
1- 1/2 inch drill
1- jig saw
1 polishing tool with small atachments
1- paint gun nothing special about the paint gun.

WOW! that's awesome... It's like American Pickers!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

WOW! that's awesome... It's like American Pickers!

yea sometimes it pays to look in locked boxes.

[Xeen]

hehehe
Hey man those Vintage tools are bad ass!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

hehehe
Hey man those Vintage tools are bad ass!

Yea these tools are old. These tools is when they took pride in their tools not like the ones you buy now a days.These tools are in the 60's and still going strong.

[Xeen]

Atleast you are making progress, I did two things today, Jack and Squat...oh yeah I got a couple parts ordered YAY!

[gdavis]

This is a day that will live in infamy on my build. I too did Jack squat. Too cold here in Florida. wind blowing makes it even colder. 56 here. Just could't get it together.

[67cheby]

wow...that's cool

[Xeen]

It sounds like you are ready for a break from the old girl, it happens there is nothing to be ashamed of.
I'm in the other boat I've had a loooong break from mine and I'm ready to get going again.

[Bomp]

Nice Find.
I usually yell, silently in my mind, "Score" like at the hockey games.
My wife can tell when that happening with me at garage sales. She just smiles.

How long do you think your brother-in-law will have the truck?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice Find.
I usually yell, silently in my mind, "Score" like at the hockey games.
My wife can tell when that happening with me at garage sales. She just smiles.

How long do you think your brother-in-law will have the truck?

My Brother-In-Law lives about 4 hours south of me. In Leigh High Acres, Florida. That is too far to take the old girl called Patches. He will be coming up here in Homosasa, Florida to do the fine tuning. He thinks it will only take him one week end. I got the paint, so when he is down I hope to paint it also. I hope we can get it painted the same week end. I don't want to push him. He is saving me a lot of money. He is a real nice guy. I have always liked him from the start. We have been friends for 36 years.

[~Whitey~]

Originally Posted by gdavis

He will be coming up here in Homosasa, Florida to do the fine tuning. He thinks it will only take him one week end. I got the paint, so when he is down I hope to paint it also. I hope we can get it painted the same week end.

You are sooo close!

Originally Posted by gdavis

Yea I am ready for a break I think. maybe do some tinkering a litter.

I feel like I need one on the cab stuff, but I just can't seem to stop. I enjoy it too much I guess.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

You are sooo close!



I feel like I need one on the cab stuff, but I just can't seem to stop. I enjoy it too much I guess.

Thank so much and I to enjoy working on my patches. I figure I will start shooting color in two weeks.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice Find.
I usually yell, silently in my mind, "Score" like at the hockey games.
My wife can tell when that happening with me at garage sales. She just smiles.

How long do you think your brother-in-law will have the truck?

I did the same thing as that but, I took the tools inside and showed them to her. She said that nice. If she only would get imspiried a little. I guess that is not a woman thing. But my two adophed boys got excited enough for her.