What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 35 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evilokc · 05-02-2018, 08:42 PM

I got most of the wiring loomed and tucked. I started the truck to let it run and of course it didn't want to idle. the high idle didn't kick in to keep it running so I gave it gas and it seemed rich. I had to turn the idle screw up to keep it running even after it was warm. I'm so sick of stupid issues it ran fine 3 weeks ago. its possible the issue s because its at an angle but I cant see why. I'm really annoyed. REALLY ANNOYED!!

**idbeast** · 05-02-2018, 11:14 PM

Got my seat bracket changed to 2 pieces instead of 1 then installed the center console and drivers seat. Next I need to put in the passenger seat then space everything out and drill the brackets.

MARTINSR · 05-03-2018, 09:40 AM

Got the right inside windshield moulding cut and done. My gas welding is getting better, butt welding this super thin stuff is not easy, welded it with my jewelers torch with .030 mig wire as filler. I am getting better at it. Hit it with 80 grit 3" disc and then 320, wham, ready for chrome. WHOOO HOOOO!

Brian

**oldman3** · 05-03-2018, 09:45 AM

Came out great...Jim

dsraven · 05-03-2018, 10:28 AM

dumb question, but what does a jeweller's torch look like?

that came out really nice.

MARTINSR · 05-03-2018, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

dumb question, but what does a jeweller's torch look like?

that came out really nice.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Jewele...-/252387144460

Brian

dsraven · 05-03-2018, 01:09 PM

well, would you look at that cutesie little torch, humph, never seen one before.
I gotta get out more.....

Black_Sheep · 05-03-2018, 10:19 PM

Sanding this piece back to bare metal because someone knocked it off the stand and scratched the heck out of it. She felt pretty bad about it, but probably not as bad as me...

MARTINSR · 05-05-2018, 01:33 AM

Got the passenger window frame pretty much finished tonight out late in the garage. The bummer is, this sucker is way more rusty than I thought. So I will be spending a little time tomorrow and see if I can weld up some of the rust and save it. If not, I will have to make the decision to get better ones and chop them or just go ahead and plan on painting them. I really wanted all these mouldings to be chrome.

And am I the only guy who constantly welds his vice grips when using them like this? I thought there was enough room and wham, welded to it, geeez.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 05-05-2018, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

And am I the only guy who constantly welds his vice grips when using them like this? I thought there was enough room and wham, welded to it, geeez.
Brian

I usually cut my vice grips with a cutting disc in my angle grinder.

robertsjm711 · 05-05-2018, 02:31 PM

After almost 2 years, since I picked up a pile of parts on August 20, 2016, I have finally had the opportunity to drive my truck.

It was totally worth it.

https://youtu.be/OMb15D_110g

https://youtu.be/zwlxo6Rp0qs

https://youtu.be/61BLek1f5Fk

Black_Sheep · 05-05-2018, 07:39 PM

Finished painting the inner fenders and core support with Ford HP White and satin clear. While waiting for the paint to dry I took advantage of the easy access and cleaned up the front of the motor.

MiraclePieCo · 05-05-2018, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertsjm711

After almost 2 years, since I picked up a pile of parts on August 20, 2016, I have finally had the opportunity to drive my truck.

It was totally worth it.

Wow, that's inspirational. So these builds don't just go on for eternity?

**idbeast** · 05-06-2018, 12:43 AM

worked on several different things, installed the rear disc brakes, rear tires, moved the frame outside, lifted the engine and tranny, moved the frame back in set it in the frame checked and adjusted engine angle pulled it all back out, installed the cab, then reinstalled the engine and tranny, rechecked engine angle, decided it was beer time, only to look outside and see this sunset!

MARTINSR · 05-10-2018, 01:13 AM

Well, I have taken a turn, I give up on the window mouldings right now. I have been practicing on welding this 24 gauge moulding to perfection for chrome and I give up, it's just too damn thin for this guy to pull off. I believe what I am going to do is get stainless ones and cut them just like I did 40 something years ago and not even weld them. Just piece them together done deal. I will be looking at other trucks and asking questions but right now, it's on the back burner.

I am dying to see this blue truck again to see how he did it. But I find it hard to believe it can even be installed as original without folding it in half. The way it tucks into the window opening over the pinch welds, I really wonder if it can be done with the top chopped without folding it in half.

Anyway, I cut the one stainless moulding I have and was able to bend it for the slanted A pillar without any heat or any problem so I know I can do that, and I will be looking for a nice pair of stainless mouldings being the only one I have also has holes drilled in it for a mirror. :drunk:

Anyway, off to the next step this is on the back burner. And yes that's me standing next to my truck around 1982.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 05-10-2018, 02:30 AM

Got the throttle cable routed and connected. Had to fabricate an elaborate bracket on the carb, but it works slick.

Also mounted my front pulleys. I'd originally mocked things up with a short water pump, but changed to a long, thus putting the crank pulley right over the front crossmember - yikes, I didn't know it would be so close! But it doesn't touch, so better to be lucky than good.

MARTINSR · 05-11-2018, 12:35 AM

Well after leaving the garage last night a bit frustrated and beat by that damn moulding tonight I leave the garage PUMPED and excited about the next step!

I welded up the six holes in the firewall that wasn't stock, then rotated the cab around to start working on the roof again. I am READY BABY to jump into that fun stuff!

I just did a little studying of what the next step is and making a template for that next step and WHOOO HOOOO fun stuff!

Brian

**idbeast** · 05-06-2018, 12:45 AM

part 2!

MARTINSR · 05-06-2018, 03:54 AM

AWSOME!

Brian

MARTINSR · 05-06-2018, 03:56 AM

I got the right inner window frame cut and welded, damn this think kicked my butt, took me about 3 hours to get this done. Was unable to finish it off because I had to go to San Francisco to pickup my daughter at a concert, it was colder than hell but that was fun with the wife.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 05-06-2018, 05:58 PM

Got a few hours of work in, mostly bolting stuff on and adjusting the fit...

**Advanced Design** · 05-06-2018, 06:02 PM

idbeast, truck looks great and I second Brian’s wow on the sunset!

Brian, nice work! How did you determine the sizes of the pieces? Did you use a pattern to cut and fit or did you go straight to cut and fit?

MARTINSR · 05-06-2018, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

idbeast, truck looks great and I second Brian’s wow on the sunset!

Brian, nice work! How did you determine the sizes of the pieces? Did you use a pattern to cut and fit or did you go straight to cut and fit?

The pieces were made one at a time. I cut the top off, then bolted the bottom piece into place and marked tape where it was, then put the top pieces in and marked them where the tape was marked.

I also had to bend them too being the windshield posts were also bent on the truck racking the windshield back.

When a top is chopped the decision is usually to rake the posts back, or to lengthen the roof to line the posts up. I did both, lengthened it half the way and then raked the posts too. This way the windshield line is more stock looking.

Brian

MARTINSR · 05-06-2018, 10:56 PM

Got the inside passenger window moulding finished off ready for chrome. Got the outside one started, but ran out of gas..I mean my gas. I was out last night picking up my daughter in SF at a concert, didn't get to bed until 1:30 am, that isn't my world anymore.

Brian

**idbeast** · 05-06-2018, 06:07 PM

Thanks Doug and Brian

05-02-2018, 08:42 PM	#1
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 got most of the wiring loomed and tucked. I started the truck to let it run and of course it didn't want to idle. the high idle didn't kick in to keep it running so I gave it gas and it seemed rich. I had to turn the idle screw up to keep it running even after it was warm. I'm so sick of stupid issues it ran fine 3 weeks ago. its possible the issue s because its at an angle but I cant see why. I'm really annoyed. REALLY ANNOYED!!

05-02-2018, 11:14 PM	#2
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got my seat bracket changed to 2 pieces instead of 1 then installed the center console and drivers seat. Next I need to put in the passenger seat then space everything out and drill the brackets. Attached Images

05-03-2018, 09:40 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 Got the right inside windshield moulding cut and done. My gas welding is getting better, butt welding this super thin stuff is not easy, welded it with my jewelers torch with .030 mig wire as filler. I am getting better at it. Hit it with 80 grit 3" disc and then 320, wham, ready for chrome. WHOOO 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"

05-03-2018, 09:45 AM	#4
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Came out great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-03-2018, 10:28 AM	#5
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,180	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 dumb question, but what does a jeweller's torch look like? that came out really nice.

05-03-2018, 01:09 PM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,180	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 well, would you look at that cutesie little torch, humph, never seen one before. I gotta get out more.....

05-03-2018, 10:19 PM	#8
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 Sanding this piece back to bare metal because someone knocked it off the stand and scratched the heck out of it. She felt pretty bad about it, but probably not as bad as me... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

05-05-2018, 01:33 AM	#9
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 passenger window frame pretty much finished tonight out late in the garage. The bummer is, this sucker is way more rusty than I thought. So I will be spending a little time tomorrow and see if I can weld up some of the rust and save it. If not, I will have to make the decision to get better ones and chop them or just go ahead and plan on painting them. I really wanted all these mouldings to be chrome. And am I the only guy who constantly welds his vice grips when using them like this? I thought there was enough room and wham, welded to it, geeez. 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"

05-05-2018, 02:31 PM	#11
robertsjm711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 241	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 After almost 2 years, since I picked up a pile of parts on August 20, 2016, I have finally had the opportunity to drive my truck. It was totally worth it. https://youtu.be/OMb15D_110g https://youtu.be/zwlxo6Rp0qs https://youtu.be/61BLek1f5Fk Attached Images __________________ It was said that if you cut off one hydra head, two more grow back. -Lernaean Hydra Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=743246

05-05-2018, 07:39 PM	#12
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 Finished painting the inner fenders and core support with Ford HP White and satin clear. While waiting for the paint to dry I took advantage of the easy access and cleaned up the front of the motor. Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

05-06-2018, 12:43 AM	#14
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 worked on several different things, installed the rear disc brakes, rear tires, moved the frame outside, lifted the engine and tranny, moved the frame back in set it in the frame checked and adjusted engine angle pulled it all back out, installed the cab, then reinstalled the engine and tranny, rechecked engine angle, decided it was beer time, only to look outside and see this sunset! Attached Images

05-10-2018, 01:13 AM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well, I have taken a turn, I give up on the window mouldings right now. I have been practicing on welding this 24 gauge moulding to perfection for chrome and I give up, it's just too damn thin for this guy to pull off. I believe what I am going to do is get stainless ones and cut them just like I did 40 something years ago and not even weld them. Just piece them together done deal. I will be looking at other trucks and asking questions but right now, it's on the back burner. I am dying to see this blue truck again to see how he did it. But I find it hard to believe it can even be installed as original without folding it in half. The way it tucks into the window opening over the pinch welds, I really wonder if it can be done with the top chopped without folding it in half. Anyway, I cut the one stainless moulding I have and was able to bend it for the slanted A pillar without any heat or any problem so I know I can do that, and I will be looking for a nice pair of stainless mouldings being the only one I have also has holes drilled in it for a mirror. :drunk: Anyway, off to the next step this is on the back burner. And yes that's me standing next to my truck around 1982. 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"

05-10-2018, 02:30 AM	#16
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the throttle cable routed and connected. Had to fabricate an elaborate bracket on the carb, but it works slick. Also mounted my front pulleys. I'd originally mocked things up with a short water pump, but changed to a long, thus putting the crank pulley right over the front crossmember - yikes, I didn't know it would be so close! But it doesn't touch, so better to be lucky than good. Attached Images

05-11-2018, 12:35 AM	#17
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well after leaving the garage last night a bit frustrated and beat by that damn moulding tonight I leave the garage PUMPED and excited about the next step! I welded up the six holes in the firewall that wasn't stock, then rotated the cab around to start working on the roof again. I am *READY BABY* to jump into that fun stuff! I just did a little studying of what the next step is and making a template for that next step and WHOOO HOOOO fun stuff! 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"

05-06-2018, 12:45 AM	#18
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 part 2! Attached Images



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05-06-2018, 03:54 AM	#19
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 AWSOME! 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"

05-06-2018, 03:56 AM	#20
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got the right inner window frame cut and welded, damn this think kicked my butt, took me about 3 hours to get this done. Was unable to finish it off because I had to go to San Francisco to pickup my daughter at a concert, it was colder than hell but that was fun with the wife. 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"

05-06-2018, 05:58 PM	#21
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 Got a few hours of work in, mostly bolting stuff on and adjusting the fit... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

05-06-2018, 06:02 PM	#22
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 idbeast, truck looks great and I second Brian’s wow on the sunset! Brian, nice work! How did you determine the sizes of the pieces? Did you use a pattern to cut and fit or did you go straight to cut and fit? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-06-2018, 10:56 PM	#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 the inside passenger window moulding finished off ready for chrome. Got the outside one started, but ran out of gas..I mean my gas. I was out last night picking up my daughter in SF at a concert, didn't get to bed until 1:30 am, that isn't my world anymore. 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"

05-06-2018, 06:07 PM	#25
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Thanks Doug and Brian

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