mylow53 build

[mylow53]

i wanted to go to brothers but couldn't
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[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Youngrodder,

Man that green is killing me. I love that color.

Mylow53,

I did not see you at The Brothers Truck this year.

Thanks Kabwe.....It looks different all of the time. Kind of like a tri-coat but it is only just B/C.

Marc

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by mylow53

i wanted to go to brothers but couldn't
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Well I sorry you couldn't make it, it would have been nice talk to you and see that really nice truck of yours again.

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Thanks Kabwe.....It looks different all of the time. Kind of like a tri-coat but it is only just B/C.

Marc

Man I really like it alot. It looks great.

[mylow53]

just crested 100k views on this build!
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[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by mylow53

just crested 100k views on this build!
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I can see why, it is a sweet truck. The best part is that it gets driven.....

Marc

[mylow53]

bout wrecked it last night! under acceleration and a left corner the trans shifted from 1st to 2nd and instantly i was sideways! in nascar they call it snapy loose. with in 1 second i was 3 inches away from oncoming traffic waiting to turn. let go of the throttle and corrected as fast as i could and just missed! I think whom ever i missed has a great story to tell! Personally I felt closer to God since i was thanking him for keeping me safe! those limited slip diffs can really wake you up!

[reid601]

Dear God, please dont wreck that truck!! Awesome build man, just went through the whole thing and I must say I've learned alot to start on my 50 Chevy. Beautiful truck!!

[mylow53]

I got a question from marc about the headlights
Hi Greg,
I have another question for you if you don't mind.

I wanted to know more about how you did your frenched headlights. Did you buy a kit?

I am not 100% sure on what I need etc. so any info on a kit or whatever I need would be great.

Thanks for your help.

Mark
I'm Glad you ask marc....
I had my first body guy (circa 1983) french them. from what i understand he braised the (?stainless?) ring to the fender. then screwed the original headlight bucket from the rear. it's a little shade tree but no kit was available so we just made it work. if you will notice there isn't an internal trim ring like you get in the kits.. it's all original just stacked different
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by mylow53

ok i got the radio in kinda... i decided to just hook up an amp to drive my iphone. apparently it ain't that hard to do. so i just plug in the Iphone charger and the cable charges the phone and breaks out the audio to 2 rca connectors. the only issue is you should have a remote mounted volume knob, which i do under the seat. so i have an un molested dash and can stream internet radio from the iphone "http://www.pandora.com/" the speakers behind the dash can really shake you... i doubt ill win any stereo contest but it's a simple solution to an age old problem!

Sorry to drag up and old thread, but this would work awesome in my truck. Where did you get you iphone cable?

[mylow53]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Sorry to drag up and old thread, but this would work awesome in my truck. Where did you get you iphone cable?

no worries i would go to the local auto stereo shop to find one. or just look online for a iphone to rca cable. you will need to get a volume knob. rca in rca out. run the nob in-between the phone and the amp.... pretty streight forward install...
thanks
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[Groyd]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Sorry to drag up and old thread, but this would work awesome in my truck. Where did you get you iphone cable?

Here's a great thread with some different ideas about how to do it. I've bought all the parts, just waiting to finish the rest of the interior first.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=11082
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Groyd

Here's a great thread with some different ideas about how to do it. I've bought all the parts, just waiting to finish the rest of the interior first.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=11082
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Thanks man. I have been researching alot of ways to put music in my '49, but this will be perfect.

[BIG CHEVY 3600]

Originally Posted by Groyd

Here's a great thread with some different ideas about how to do it. I've bought all the parts, just waiting to finish the rest of the interior first.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=11082
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Groyd,

Will that set-up run on 6v?

[BC Toy chest]

Your truck is amazing Mylow53 , I am going to try to hitch a ryde with Kabwe to the Brothers Truck show Jun. 29, will I get to see you and your truck their? Sure want to take some pictures of it. GR8 job.

[Groyd]

Originally Posted by BIG CHEVY 3600

Groyd,

Will that set-up run on 6v?

Obviously this is way too late, but no I don't believe it will work with 6v.

[mylow53]

Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Your truck is amazing Mylow53 , I am going to try to hitch a ryde with Kabwe to the Brothers Truck show Jun. 29, will I get to see you and your truck their? Sure want to take some pictures of it. GR8 job.

Hey thanks toy chest. but i'm very involved with my church so i can't take a sunday off. if your anywhere near thousand oaks i could show you the truck. its gout 14k mikes on it and it still looks good.
thanks
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[youngrodder]

Gregs truck is one of my favorites. Good to see that he is still around this forum...

Marc

[BC Toy chest]

Originally Posted by mylow53

Hey thanks toy chest. but i'm very involved with my church so i can't take a sunday off. if your anywhere near thousand oaks i could show you the truck. its gout 14k mikes on it and it still looks good.
thanks
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Hey no worries, I understand the same here for me, with driving the church van and assisting with the youth ministry most Sundays. What would be kool is when time allows maybe do a meet and greet at Neptune's Net Sea food Restaurant on PCH some time. Or just let me know if and when you will be at the next Grand National Roadster Show, or if there is a big show & shine car show in Fillmore. I want to head up there for that train ride on the Fillmore and Western Railway.

[mylow53]

Hi guys long time so write i just finished a trip to Monterey and i wanted to show you the old truck. on the way back to la (some 300 miles) i ran this thing at 75 mph in 100 degree heat. well the old trainee didn't like that. so naturally it spit out its fluid. 2 months latter I'm still trying to swap out the tranz cooler. we eventually made it home in a cloud of smoke. and 4 quarts of tranz oil. interesting thing though on the trip. in 2 days of driving we had well over 80 complements. Many people taking pictures, and wanting to talk trucks. even an older ww2 vet, i think he was getting a selfie….

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Truck still looks great..

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Truck still looks great..

It sure does...Jim

[youngrodder]

Still one of my all time favorite trucks on this site...Good to hear from you Greg. Good luck on the trans repair.

Marc

[mylow53]

Hey guys anyone out there using an original horn. i can't remember if they sound good. i don't the think mine ever worked. had a guy almost back in to me and all i could do is yell….

[pugs]

id put a big ass air horn on your truck just for those type of situations. id be pissed if some dumbass would run into my truck, will if it looked like yours anyway

[solidaxel]

I like to use old 12VDC Cadillac horns from the U pull it!