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04-17-2018, 11:02 PM | #1 |
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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
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04-17-2018, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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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 |
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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.
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04-18-2018, 10:42 PM | #4 |
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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.
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04-19-2018, 12:57 AM | #5 | |
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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
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04-19-2018, 11:35 PM | #6 |
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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
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04-20-2018, 11:49 PM | #7 |
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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.
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04-22-2018, 01:39 AM | #8 |
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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.
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04-22-2018, 12:41 PM | #9 |
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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.
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04-22-2018, 05:50 PM | #10 |
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Experimented with using a roller to apply SEM Rock-It bed liner, I'm pretty happy with the results...
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04-22-2018, 08:16 PM | #11 |
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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
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04-22-2018, 09:39 PM | #12 |
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your garage looks tidy. I need to back my truck out and give mine a good cleaning.
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04-22-2018, 09:38 PM | #13 |
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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.
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04-22-2018, 10:47 PM | #15 |
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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.
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04-22-2018, 10:59 PM | #19 |
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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.
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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.
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04-23-2018, 06:46 PM | #21 |
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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!
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04-23-2018, 09:47 PM | #22 |
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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.
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Got a three foot long weld ground down on the cowl, removed the door getting ready for tomorrow's next step.
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