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OrrieG · 12-21-2015, 09:01 PM

Putting new lights in the shop.

YukonXL04 · 12-21-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donandal

I have pictures from the beginning of this project.

I just need to get going on a build thread...

That would be awesome. I would love an extra 5 inches in my cab lol its a little too small to be comfortable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Putting new lights in the shop.

More light is always good! Led?

55cruiser · 12-23-2015, 05:52 PM

Wifee sewed up a new headliner and installed that along with new carpeting. And got the seats in.

roger55 · 12-23-2015, 05:53 PM

Very, very nice!

OrrieG · 12-23-2015, 05:54 PM

Milestone, makes it look like months of progress! Wife did a good job.

Layedoutsonoma91 · 12-23-2015, 08:35 PM

Not done by me, but a shop haha. But got my headliner and door panels made. Getting him to make me kick panels, and a panel behind the seat. also inner fenders and radiator cover too.

FarmerSid · 12-23-2015, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55cruiser

Wifee sewed up a new headliner and installed that along with new carpeting. And got the seats in.

Nice cruiser! What are those seats out of. Great wife you got there.

55cruiser · 12-23-2015, 10:36 PM

The seats are out of a 2008 buick rendevous, second row. The centre folds down for arm rest plus a tims holder.

FarmerSid · 12-23-2015, 10:45 PM

Tim's holder. Ha! How'd ya mount them? They look great in there.

55cruiser · 12-24-2015, 08:31 PM

Made up a rectangular frame that bolts directly to the floor where the original seat went, bolted the buick seats to the frame

slck57 · 01-03-2016, 07:15 PM

Finished cleaning bottom and put in primer. My hands are tired....lol

ChuckDriver · 01-03-2016, 09:03 PM

Inventoried the Altman East Latch Kit I got from Yogi's. Hope to install it next weekend!

dsraven · 01-04-2016, 04:28 PM

if that is your frame the cab is sitting on you want to beef up that crossmember that has a piece cut out.

slck57 · 01-04-2016, 04:49 PM

Thanks dsraven.....that is the frame and yes it will be beefed up. Thanks!

FirstNation · 01-04-2016, 04:56 PM

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FirstNation · 01-04-2016, 04:58 PM

57 chevyman- regarding your damaged paint- speaking as an insurance professional, I would suggest you go thru your own insurance company. You will initially have to pay your deductible, but you will probably have more control in choosing where you want to get it fixed. Explain the custom paint situation to your claim representative- he may be more than glad to have you handle where it goes for repairs under the circumstances. Once your company collects back the repair cost from the other company, you will get your deductible $ back.
If you go thru the other guys business insurance, there's a real good chance they will direct you to the shop of THEIR choice and no guarantee of the results, and your stuck with it..

OrrieG · 01-04-2016, 09:42 PM

Rewired the headlight buckets and replaced the adjusters.

MARTINSR · 01-05-2016, 11:47 PM

I made a "die" for my patch panels I will make for the cowl. I cut out one side and had plans to just hammer it out but then remembered the drivers side was rusted even worse to I thought I would make this "die" out of 12 gauge sheet to hammer the line into them.

Brian

slck57 · 01-17-2016, 08:12 PM

Put dash in primer and worked on tucking in front bumper.

ChuckDriver · 01-17-2016, 09:39 PM

Looking good!

58GMCSB · 01-17-2016, 09:51 PM

Attempted to start stripping the paint off. I found it this thing has had at least 4 primer/paint jobs, original color appears to have been white. I tried using 80 grit and went through about 8 sheets and only really cleared about 2' of the top of one fender and that area by far appears to be the 'easiest' to strip

YukonXL04 · 01-18-2016, 01:31 AM

I drove mine for the first time! Bought it a few months ago not running and finally got it going! Been 15 years since it had been on the road according to the previous owner...

Still several bugs to shake out but it drove! Also moved it to the garage so I can work on it more.

donandal · 01-18-2016, 03:05 PM

made the brackets for the sending unit on the transmission.
the sender powers the gear shift indicator.

Also made an oil pressure piece to hold the classic
instruments sending unit. Machined it from 6061 aluminum.

rrenner · 01-23-2016, 09:12 PM

Started the rust repair on the other rear fender(not as bad as the last one). By the way, found an old dive weight, works great as a dolly! Name: 0123161738_HDR-01[1].jpg
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iowaboynca · 01-23-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by YukonXL04

I drove mine for the first time!

So how big was the grin?

12-21-2015, 09:01 PM	#776
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Putting new lights in the shop. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-23-2015, 05:52 PM	#778
55cruiser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: london ON Posts: 31	Re: What did you do with your truck today Wifee sewed up a new headliner and installed that along with new carpeting. And got the seats in. Attached Images

12-23-2015, 05:53 PM	#779
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Very, very nice! __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

12-23-2015, 05:54 PM	#780
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Milestone, makes it look like months of progress! Wife did a good job. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-23-2015, 08:35 PM	#781
Layedoutsonoma91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 290	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Not done by me, but a shop haha. But got my headliner and door panels made. Getting him to make me kick panels, and a panel behind the seat. also inner fenders and radiator cover too. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 5 window, bagged on s10 frame, 6.0 ls swap/4l80e Past build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=531261&page=3 1949 3100 s10 swap 5.3. Instagram -@thejcates

12-23-2015, 10:36 PM	#783
55cruiser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: london ON Posts: 31	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 The seats are out of a 2008 buick rendevous, second row. The centre folds down for arm rest plus a tims holder.

12-23-2015, 10:45 PM	#784
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Tim's holder. Ha! How'd ya mount them? They look great in there. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

12-24-2015, 08:31 PM	#785
55cruiser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: london ON Posts: 31	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Made up a rectangular frame that bolts directly to the floor where the original seat went, bolted the buick seats to the frame Attached Images

01-03-2016, 07:15 PM	#786
slck57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wichita Falls TX Posts: 79	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finished cleaning bottom and put in primer. My hands are tired....lol Attached Images

01-03-2016, 09:03 PM	#787
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Inventoried the Altman East Latch Kit I got from Yogi's. Hope to install it next weekend! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-04-2016, 04:28 PM	#788
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,219	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 if that is your frame the cab is sitting on you want to beef up that crossmember that has a piece cut out.

01-04-2016, 04:49 PM	#789
slck57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wichita Falls TX Posts: 79	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Thanks dsraven.....that is the frame and yes it will be beefed up. Thanks!

01-04-2016, 04:56 PM	#790
FirstNation Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fairport NY Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 111 __________________ 1953 Chevy 210 convertible, 1955 GMC pickup, 1957 GMC Suburban Carryall

01-04-2016, 04:58 PM	#791
FirstNation Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fairport NY Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 57 chevyman- regarding your damaged paint- speaking as an insurance professional, I would suggest you go thru your own insurance company. You will initially have to pay your deductible, but you will probably have more control in choosing where you want to get it fixed. Explain the custom paint situation to your claim representative- he may be more than glad to have you handle where it goes for repairs under the circumstances. Once your company collects back the repair cost from the other company, you will get your deductible $ back. If you go thru the other guys business insurance, there's a real good chance they will direct you to the shop of THEIR choice and no guarantee of the results, and your stuck with it.. __________________ 1953 Chevy 210 convertible, 1955 GMC pickup, 1957 GMC Suburban Carryall

01-04-2016, 09:42 PM	#792
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Rewired the headlight buckets and replaced the adjusters. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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01-05-2016, 11:47 PM	#793
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I made a "die" for my patch panels I will make for the cowl. I cut out one side and had plans to just hammer it out but then remembered the drivers side was rusted even worse to I thought I would make this "die" out of 12 gauge sheet to hammer the line into them. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-17-2016, 08:12 PM	#794
slck57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wichita Falls TX Posts: 79	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Put dash in primer and worked on tucking in front bumper. Attached Images

01-17-2016, 09:39 PM	#795
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Looking good! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-17-2016, 09:51 PM	#796
58GMCSB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 33	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Attempted to start stripping the paint off. I found it this thing has had at least 4 primer/paint jobs, original color appears to have been white. I tried using 80 grit and went through about 8 sheets and only really cleared about 2' of the top of one fender and that area by far appears to be the 'easiest' to strip

01-18-2016, 01:31 AM	#797
YukonXL04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 92	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I drove mine for the first time! Bought it a few months ago not running and finally got it going! Been 15 years since it had been on the road according to the previous owner... Still several bugs to shake out but it drove! Also moved it to the garage so I can work on it more.

01-18-2016, 03:05 PM	#798
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 made the brackets for the sending unit on the transmission. the sender powers the gear shift indicator. Also made an oil pressure piece to hold the classic instruments sending unit. Machined it from 6061 aluminum. Attached Images __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-23-2016, 09:12 PM	#799
rrenner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chickamauga Posts: 69	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Started the rust repair on the other rear fender(not as bad as the last one). By the way, found an old dive weight, works great as a dolly! __________________ 1958 Apache short bed

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