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**youngrodder** · 04-07-2022, 01:36 PM

I REALLY like the looks of that dark green next to the chrome. All of your progress is looking great. You will be driving it in no time.

Marc

**8man** · 04-07-2022, 02:25 PM

Lower50s, thank you, very kind of you to say.

No, the exhaust is yet to come. That is probably way out of order, but I just haven't gotten into that and will need some professional help.

**8man** · 04-08-2022, 09:20 AM

I got some parts I needed to complete some of the projects I have left. First, the shot of the front end complete.

IMG_1030 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then I was finishing up the dash and needed to put the glove box in. Finally got the lock and realized I had no trim to install the box. So, I took an old piece of carpet trim from my Cherokee that I had saved, it was too messed up to use on it,

IMG_1026 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

And this stuff,

IMG_1029 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

And made this,

IMG_1028 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then painted and installed,

IMG_1032 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

And now the dash looks like this,

IMG_1031 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I installed the window run for plain glass and took the fully assembled 48 windows with the steel frames to ACME glass for them to cut new side windows.

Now to get that battery and make sure everything works correctly.

OutlawDrifter · 04-08-2022, 09:26 AM

Nice fab work Robert!

**8man** · 04-08-2022, 09:28 AM

Thank you sir.

Tempest67 · 04-08-2022, 09:34 AM

what a beauty.

Nice work on the glove box trim.

It is looking so good

**8man** · 04-08-2022, 09:39 AM

Thank you Tempest. It is getting there.

Tempest67 · 04-08-2022, 09:42 AM

the paint, the chrome, the gauges, .............. it is stunning.

You have done a great job

**8man** · 04-08-2022, 09:45 AM

I appreciate you saying that.

**oldman3** · 04-08-2022, 10:05 AM

What a beauty, super ncie...Jim

**8man** · 04-08-2022, 10:08 AM

Thanks Jim. We are very happy with the way it is turning out.

**rnrdthefox** · 04-14-2022, 08:51 PM

I'm just catching up on things. You have made great progress. I really like the dark green and chrome look. The front shot looks fabulous. Where did you get the center strip down the hood? Is it stainless or chrome?

**joedoh** · 04-15-2022, 02:19 AM

neato fab work! I love the interior!

**mongocanfly** · 04-15-2022, 02:57 AM

Looks great Robert..!!!

**8man** · 04-15-2022, 08:52 AM

Thanks Fox. The strip down the hood is stainless from LMC.

Joe and Greg, thanks for the kind words.

I have had a mental wall. I'm to the point where I can think of way too many excuses to work on the truck, but I think today I'll push through and see what I can get done.

**8man** · 04-26-2022, 09:21 AM

Well, the day is getting closer. I can see the day when we are driving down the road, listening to tunes and grinning from ear to ear, it is a video of our first start in my garage with all the electronics installed. You may have to double click it to hear the start up.

IMG_1686 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Ok, between the Gallo Technologies GT-3 push button starter and the Dakota Digital auto lights, I've got to figure out what is up with the alarm and the dome light, but it starts!!!

Has anyone used the Gallo GT-3? If so, please PM me as I have some questions.

Thanks

**youngrodder** · 04-26-2022, 09:26 AM

Well done. It is always a big check mark from the list getting that first fire.
Driving down the road will be in your near future.

Marc

**8man** · 04-26-2022, 09:30 AM

Thanks Marc. It really felt good to hear it fire off with all the electrical work I've done.

lower50's · 04-26-2022, 09:31 AM

It's a big accomplishment!! You may need a taller seat though

**oldman3** · 04-26-2022, 09:57 AM

Robert, nice to hear it turn over, won't be long now till you're running down the road...Jim

**8man** · 04-26-2022, 11:27 AM

Thanks Jim.

Lower50's, that was good. As I watched it I thought "I should have put the seat in for this". Yes, I promise to get a taller seat in there.

**joedoh** · 04-26-2022, 02:35 PM

woooooooOOOOOP!!

congrats!

**8man** · 04-26-2022, 02:37 PM

Thanks Joe. IT was a long time getting here, now to finish this baby.

**mongocanfly** · 04-26-2022, 05:19 PM

Congrats.!!!!!

**8man** · 04-27-2022, 09:23 AM

Thanks Greg. It still has some bugs to work out for all the electronic stuff I put in, but it sure felt good.

04-07-2022, 01:36 PM	#876
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Wife's 48 I REALLY like the looks of that dark green next to the chrome. All of your progress is looking great. You will be driving it in no time. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-07-2022, 02:25 PM	#877
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Lower50s, thank you, very kind of you to say. No, the exhaust is yet to come. That is probably way out of order, but I just haven't gotten into that and will need some professional help. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-08-2022, 09:20 AM	#878
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 I got some parts I needed to complete some of the projects I have left. First, the shot of the front end complete. IMG_1030 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Then I was finishing up the dash and needed to put the glove box in. Finally got the lock and realized I had no trim to install the box. So, I took an old piece of carpet trim from my Cherokee that I had saved, it was too messed up to use on it, IMG_1026 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr And this stuff, IMG_1029 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr And made this, IMG_1028 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Then painted and installed, IMG_1032 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr And now the dash looks like this, IMG_1031 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr I installed the window run for plain glass and took the fully assembled 48 windows with the steel frames to ACME glass for them to cut new side windows. Now to get that battery and make sure everything works correctly. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-08-2022, 09:26 AM	#879
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Wife's 48 Nice fab work Robert! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

04-08-2022, 09:28 AM	#880
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thank you sir. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-08-2022, 09:34 AM	#881
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 851	Re: Wife's 48 what a beauty. Nice work on the glove box trim. It is looking so good __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

04-08-2022, 09:39 AM	#882
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thank you Tempest. It is getting there. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-08-2022, 09:42 AM	#883
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 851	Re: Wife's 48 the paint, the chrome, the gauges, .............. it is stunning. You have done a great job __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

04-08-2022, 09:45 AM	#884
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 I appreciate you saying that. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-08-2022, 10:05 AM	#885
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Wife's 48 What a beauty, super ncie...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 />

04-08-2022, 10:08 AM	#886
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Jim. We are very happy with the way it is turning out. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-14-2022, 08:51 PM	#887
rnrdthefox Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 239	Re: Wife's 48 I'm just catching up on things. You have made great progress. I really like the dark green and chrome look. The front shot looks fabulous. Where did you get the center strip down the hood? Is it stainless or chrome? __________________ My '53 build thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820467

04-15-2022, 02:19 AM	#888
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Wife's 48 neato fab work! I love the interior! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

04-15-2022, 02:57 AM	#889
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Wife's 48 Looks great Robert..!!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

04-15-2022, 08:52 AM	#890
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Fox. The strip down the hood is stainless from LMC. Joe and Greg, thanks for the kind words. I have had a mental wall. I'm to the point where I can think of way too many excuses to work on the truck, but I think today I'll push through and see what I can get done. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204



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04-26-2022, 09:21 AM	#891
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Well, the day is getting closer. I can see the day when we are driving down the road, listening to tunes and grinning from ear to ear, it is a video of our first start in my garage with all the electronics installed. You may have to double click it to hear the start up. IMG_1686 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Ok, between the Gallo Technologies GT-3 push button starter and the Dakota Digital auto lights, I've got to figure out what is up with the alarm and the dome light, but it starts!!! Has anyone used the Gallo GT-3? If so, please PM me as I have some questions. Thanks __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-26-2022, 09:26 AM	#892
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Wife's 48 Well done. It is always a big check mark from the list getting that first fire. Driving down the road will be in your near future. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-26-2022, 09:30 AM	#893
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Marc. It really felt good to hear it fire off with all the electrical work I've done. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-26-2022, 09:31 AM	#894
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Wife's 48 It's a big accomplishment!! You may need a taller seat though __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

04-26-2022, 09:57 AM	#895
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Wife's 48 Robert, nice to hear it turn over, won't be long now till you're running down the road...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 />

04-26-2022, 11:27 AM	#896
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Jim. Lower50's, that was good. As I watched it I thought "I should have put the seat in for this". Yes, I promise to get a taller seat in there. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-26-2022, 02:35 PM	#897
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Wife's 48 woooooooOOOOOP!! congrats! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

04-26-2022, 02:37 PM	#898
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Joe. IT was a long time getting here, now to finish this baby. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-26-2022, 05:19 PM	#899
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Wife's 48 Congrats.!!!!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

04-27-2022, 09:23 AM	#900
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Greg. It still has some bugs to work out for all the electronic stuff I put in, but it sure felt good. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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