What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 33 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 04-17-2018, 11:02 PM

You guys getting stuff done has gotten me back out there, hope I can keep it up.
I went out with the thought of starting the left kickboard piece. Oh yeah, no problem, I'll get it ready and make a pattern, one problem, the cross brace was in the way. Well, There was no reason for it to be there anymore so out it came. But it was NOT easy with the cab stuffed up against the wall and the doors on not having a good shot with the die grinder to cut the welds, I had to get creative. But it's done, that's all that matters! Tomorrow I'll start on the kickboard area.

Brian

dsraven · 04-17-2018, 11:39 PM

Brian, you need a bigger garage, or less stuff.

Brian you need a bigger garage for all your stuff, lol.
we all know once you have "stuff" you can never get rid of it. what if you need a part off something, to give to somebody you don't know, for free, 20 years later after storing that part and moving it umpteen times?
been there,
got a bigger garage

MARTINSR · 04-18-2018, 12:48 AM

What's a killer is there isn't a bunch of stuff in the garage at all. My son's 302 is on an engine stand and my six for the truck is on another engine stand. That and the darn bench and a shelves, is it. I have actually dumped a BUNCH of stuff I had in the shed and back yard. I am thinning out for sure. All I have now is stuff to build the truck.

Brian

evilokc · 04-18-2018, 10:42 PM

I didn't do any work directly to the truck BUT I did get to the hardware store to get the wire fittings I need to complete the next step of the wiring.

MARTINSR · 04-19-2018, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilokc

I didn't do any work directly to the truck BUT I did get to the hardware store to get the wire fittings I need to complete the next step of the wiring.

I count that as working on it. ANYTHING you do is working on it, it is one step closer to getting done with those fittings right?

I did NOT think I would get much done tonight, five minutes was a max. I ended up getting quite a bit done clearing out all the metal needed for the kick panel. Tomorrow, making a pattern for the new metal. After did that, had a 6 mile walk, didn't plan on that long either.

Brian

MARTINSR · 04-19-2018, 11:35 PM

Got a pattern made for the kick panel, cut the piece, trail fit it 248 times trimming it and bending it 234 times.

The last photo is a knife a co-worker bought me. What a great bunch of guys I work with. I lost my pocket knife and asked him to keep an eye out for it (he is our janitor) and he comes walking in with this knife for me. Now I can't carry it, I ended up buying a new Kershaw like I had and told him so, but he still got this for me. What a great guy, love seeing him every day. And he has seriously changed how this shop looks, since he came aboard it is a different place, from property line to property line, no kidding!

Anyway, got something done on the truck WHOO HOOOO!

Brian

evilokc · 04-20-2018, 11:49 PM

wiring , wiring, and then I wired a little. I'm on one of the last steps in the wiring dept and that's okay with me. I went and got a new soldering iron from the home depot. its MUCH better than the old one I was using but even it has issues with 10g wires. I have two more wires to solder and I believe I'm done with the wires. I will need to go back and double check everything while I'm looming and tucking everything in but I think that's it. I received my brand new compressor bracket. I got a great deal from a member and I'm stoked about it. I'm planning to get that fit tomorrow and then painted.

MARTINSR · 04-22-2018, 01:39 AM

Didn't get a bunch done, but I got something done. I cut and fit the left inside windshield frame, screwed in ready for welding tomorrow.

Brian

evilokc · 04-22-2018, 12:41 PM

got zero done yesterday and I'm booked all day today as well. 2 measly wires and a bracket and I have no time. lame. I'm close though.

Black_Sheep · 04-22-2018, 05:50 PM

Experimented with using a roller to apply SEM Rock-It bed liner, I'm pretty happy with the results...

MARTINSR · 04-22-2018, 08:16 PM

Got the drivers inside window moulding welded and finished ready for chrome.
The drivers side is all done, turned the cab around (which was more work than the welding) so I can finish the last few things on the passenger side.

Brian

evilokc · 04-22-2018, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got the drivers inside window moulding welded and finished ready for chrome.
The drivers side is all done, turned the cab around (which was more work than the welding) so I can finish the last few things on the passenger side.

Brian

your garage looks tidy. I need to back my truck out and give mine a good cleaning.

evilokc · 04-22-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Experimented with using a roller to apply SEM Rock-It bed liner, I'm pretty happy with the results...

that looks good man. I may steal that for some of my undercoating.

evilokc · 04-22-2018, 09:36 PM

I'm shocked that I got into the garage today. I finished routing , soldering ,and connecting all the wires for the system. I have NOT gone back to loom and tuck them yet. I will need to stop by good ole harbor freight tomorrow and buy some loom. once I loom I have just the under hood to complete. installing compressor and connecting all the hoses. I will probably have to purchase or make the metal lines that go to the condenser.

ebernst · 04-22-2018, 10:47 PM

I took my truck out for a drive today! It was fantastic. She's running great, and I'm anxious to dive into a bunch of little things that will make driving more enjoyable, like new door & window seals, weatherstripping, and then diving into the interior! Here's a picture of my pickup today. Here's a few more photos of the truck I took recently. Build thread link in my sig.

MiraclePieCo · 04-23-2018, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ebernst

I took my truck out for a drive today! It was fantastic. She's running great,

I love it; perfect amount of character.

evilokc · 04-23-2018, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebernst

I took my truck out for a drive today! It was fantastic. She's running great, and I'm anxious to dive into a bunch of little things that will make driving more enjoyable, like new door & window seals, weatherstripping, and then diving into the interior! Here's a picture of my pickup today. Here's a few more photos of the truck I took recently. Build thread link in my sig.

I love the look of your truck. mine was the same color but when I got it the jack off had tried to primer half of it in 3 different colors. you have motor and interior pics?

**Advanced Design** · 04-26-2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ebernst

I took my truck out for a drive today! It was fantastic. She's running great, and I'm anxious to dive into a bunch of little things that will make driving more enjoyable, like new door & window seals, weatherstripping, and then diving into the interior! Here's a picture of my pickup today. Here's a few more photos of the truck I took recently. Build thread link in my sig.

Great looking truck! Nice work in your build thread. Very clean suspension work and LS install.

Kevin Mac · 04-22-2018, 10:59 PM

Been doing some work lately. Installed drop spindles last week and started getting my exhaust run out back after installing the 4 link a few weeks ago. I had them dumping in front of axle but it was too loud and getting everything messy. I priced SS pipe and fittings and decided I didn't need that. Ended up buying bent fittings from parts store and cut and fit as needed. I painted it with bbq paint so I hope it will stay.

Kevin Mac · 04-22-2018, 11:11 PM

One thing I will mention is if you have a 78 G Body clip and change to drop spindles you will have to change rotors and outer bearings too. It is a one year spindle ( I believe the only difference in the outer bearing and rotor). Couple more pics of after drop and some more exhaust shots. Last picture is a 3" fernco adapter I cut strips out of for hangers lol. I will find some better rubber with some thread in it but this will work till then.
I only got the passenger side done on exhaust, parts store only had enough for 1 side. I will check with their other location tomorrow.

**idbeast** · 04-23-2018, 06:46 PM

Started by cleaning out the garage, then reworked my cab lifting jig to work with my cherry picker then put my old '56 cab on my spare 59 frame then moved it out in the yard with some other projects. Then mowed the grass growing in the driveway, and moved our daily drivers back in their normal places!

evilokc · 04-23-2018, 09:47 PM

it figures that I whacked my hand at work today. I had been planning to get my wires loomed and tucked in today. I did go out and start looming but my hand was throbbing about half way to the rear of the frame. I planned to go back out after dinner but ended up taking a walk instead. will give it another go tomorrow. the good news is 1) I made progress on a Monday. 2) I hooked the battery up and the vintage air unit worked! now the compressor isn't hooked up yet so it was really just the fan but that counts.

MARTINSR · 04-24-2018, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilokc

it figures that I whacked my hand at work today. I had been planning to get my wires loomed and tucked in today. I did go out and start looming but my hand was throbbing about half way to the rear of the frame. I planned to go back out after dinner but ended up taking a walk instead. will give it another go tomorrow. the good news is 1) I made progress on a Monday. 2) I hooked the battery up and the vintage air unit worked! now the compressor isn't hooked up yet so it was really just the fan but that counts.

Sorry to hear it, darn it, I know how that is.

Brian

MARTINSR · 04-24-2018, 01:03 AM

Got a three foot long weld ground down on the cowl, removed the door getting ready for tomorrow's next step.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 04-24-2018, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got a three foot long weld ground down on the cowl, removed the door getting ready for tomorrow's next step.

Brian

Was that a door crease in the cowl?

04-17-2018, 11:02 PM	#1
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 You guys getting stuff done has gotten me back out there, hope I can keep it up. I went out with the thought of starting the left kickboard piece. Oh yeah, no problem, I'll get it ready and make a pattern, one problem, the cross brace was in the way. Well, There was no reason for it to be there anymore so out it came. But it was NOT easy with the cab stuffed up against the wall and the doors on not having a good shot with the die grinder to cut the welds, I had to get creative. But it's done, that's all that matters! Tomorrow I'll start on the kickboard area. 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"

04-17-2018, 11:39 PM	#2
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,941	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Brian, you need a bigger garage, or less stuff. Brian you need a bigger garage for all your stuff, lol. we all know once you have "stuff" you can never get rid of it. what if you need a part off something, to give to somebody you don't know, for free, 20 years later after storing that part and moving it umpteen times? been there, got a bigger garage

04-18-2018, 12:48 AM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 What's a killer is there isn't a bunch of stuff in the garage at all. My son's 302 is on an engine stand and my six for the truck is on another engine stand. That and the darn bench and a shelves, is it. I have actually dumped a BUNCH of stuff I had in the shed and back yard. I am thinning out for sure. All I have now is stuff to build the truck. Brian __________________ 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"

04-18-2018, 10:42 PM	#4
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I didn't do any work directly to the truck BUT I did get to the hardware store to get the wire fittings I need to complete the next step of the wiring.

04-19-2018, 11:35 PM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got a pattern made for the kick panel, cut the piece, trail fit it 248 times trimming it and bending it 234 times. The last photo is a knife a co-worker bought me. What a great bunch of guys I work with. I lost my pocket knife and asked him to keep an eye out for it (he is our janitor) and he comes walking in with this knife for me. Now I can't carry it, I ended up buying a new Kershaw like I had and told him so, but he still got this for me. What a great guy, love seeing him every day. And he has seriously changed how this shop looks, since he came aboard it is a different place, from property line to property line, no kidding! Anyway, got something done on the truck WHOO HOOOO! 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"

04-20-2018, 11:49 PM	#7
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 wiring , wiring, and then I wired a little. I'm on one of the last steps in the wiring dept and that's okay with me. I went and got a new soldering iron from the home depot. its MUCH better than the old one I was using but even it has issues with 10g wires. I have two more wires to solder and I believe I'm done with the wires. I will need to go back and double check everything while I'm looming and tucking everything in but I think that's it. I received my brand new compressor bracket. I got a great deal from a member and I'm stoked about it. I'm planning to get that fit tomorrow and then painted.

04-22-2018, 01:39 AM	#8
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Didn't get a bunch done, but I got something done. I cut and fit the left inside windshield frame, screwed in ready for welding tomorrow. 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"

04-22-2018, 12:41 PM	#9
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 got zero done yesterday and I'm booked all day today as well. 2 measly wires and a bracket and I have no time. lame. I'm close though.

04-22-2018, 05:50 PM	#10
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Experimented with using a roller to apply SEM Rock-It bed liner, I'm pretty happy with the results... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

04-22-2018, 08:16 PM	#11
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the drivers inside window moulding welded and finished ready for chrome. The drivers side is all done, turned the cab around (which was more work than the welding) so I can finish the last few things on the passenger side. 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"

04-22-2018, 09:36 PM	#14
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I'm shocked that I got into the garage today. I finished routing , soldering ,and connecting all the wires for the system. I have NOT gone back to loom and tuck them yet. I will need to stop by good ole harbor freight tomorrow and buy some loom. once I loom I have just the under hood to complete. installing compressor and connecting all the hoses. I will probably have to purchase or make the metal lines that go to the condenser.

04-22-2018, 10:47 PM	#15
ebernst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 35	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I took my truck out for a drive today! It was fantastic. She's running great, and I'm anxious to dive into a bunch of little things that will make driving more enjoyable, like new door & window seals, weatherstripping, and then diving into the interior! Here's a picture of my pickup today. Here's a few more photos of the truck I took recently. Build thread link in my sig. Attached Images __________________ Here's my 1953 Chevy 3100 Build Thread and here's my website Classic Nation.

04-22-2018, 10:59 PM	#19
Kevin Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Been doing some work lately. Installed drop spindles last week and started getting my exhaust run out back after installing the 4 link a few weeks ago. I had them dumping in front of axle but it was too loud and getting everything messy. I priced SS pipe and fittings and decided I didn't need that. Ended up buying bent fittings from parts store and cut and fit as needed. I painted it with bbq paint so I hope it will stay. Attached Images Last edited by Kevin Mac; 04-22-2018 at 11:13 PM.

04-22-2018, 11:11 PM	#20
Kevin Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 One thing I will mention is if you have a 78 G Body clip and change to drop spindles you will have to change rotors and outer bearings too. It is a one year spindle ( I believe the only difference in the outer bearing and rotor). Couple more pics of after drop and some more exhaust shots. Last picture is a 3" fernco adapter I cut strips out of for hangers lol. I will find some better rubber with some thread in it but this will work till then. I only got the passenger side done on exhaust, parts store only had enough for 1 side. I will check with their other location tomorrow. Attached Images

04-23-2018, 06:46 PM	#21
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Started by cleaning out the garage, then reworked my cab lifting jig to work with my cherry picker then put my old '56 cab on my spare 59 frame then moved it out in the yard with some other projects. Then mowed the grass growing in the driveway, and moved our daily drivers back in their normal places! Attached Images



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04-23-2018, 09:47 PM	#22
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 it figures that I whacked my hand at work today. I had been planning to get my wires loomed and tucked in today. I did go out and start looming but my hand was throbbing about half way to the rear of the frame. I planned to go back out after dinner but ended up taking a walk instead. will give it another go tomorrow. the good news is 1) I made progress on a Monday. 2) I hooked the battery up and the vintage air unit worked! now the compressor isn't hooked up yet so it was really just the fan but that counts.

04-24-2018, 01:03 AM	#24
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got a three foot long weld ground down on the cowl, removed the door getting ready for tomorrow's next step. 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"

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