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dug224 · 05-29-2016, 06:08 PM

Hung the front bumper!

nvrdone · 05-30-2016, 09:23 AM

installed my original trans cross member. when I installed the power brake booster, the cross member didn't fit, so I used a universal tube type one. never liked the look of the fit. then I saw 1lowdakota's set up. he sent me pictures ( thanks much ) and I finished the install yesterday. fits great. now on to doing the exhaust system

DransportGarage · 05-30-2016, 12:29 PM

Finished up the details of my homemade fiberglass headliner panels.

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Fabrication process is in my build thread starting on page 8, post #181

la hi · 06-02-2016, 05:30 PM

Installed magnetic trailer lights on the rear as temporary lighting until I put the bed back on. Now I can drive it with the new rear end and suspension.

Now I transferred a photo from my phone to this computer so I could post or attach it. I just can not get it done, help me.

MiraclePieCo · 06-03-2016, 06:08 AM

Got my 3-point seat belts installed!

mygirlz55 · 06-04-2016, 06:35 PM

I had a little free time to start putting the girl together....

Grrrr... For some reason, my pics are posting upside down.

tsmith8 · 06-05-2016, 09:40 AM

Just installed my new Bullet '59 Caddy taillights with a new cab back wiring harness.

OrrieG · 06-05-2016, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsmith8

Just installed my new Bullet '59 Caddy taillights with a new cab back wiring harness.

You are going to poke out some poor dogs eye! But does look cool...

OrrieG · 06-06-2016, 05:46 PM

With any luck, I just put the last smudge of plastic skim on the truck and have reached the point of diminishing returns on the body work. Sand out the silver dollar spot to night and in a couple of days when temps get lower will shoot two more coats sanding primer and block it for the final time. In between undercoating the bed fenders on the road exposed sides. next get to take 40 years of paint and rust off the wheel, oh joy...

iowaboynca · 06-12-2016, 09:51 PM

Went to the American Graffit festival show in Modesto. Sat., me and my youngest daughter. Sun., w/ my 15yr old nephew. He's getting ready to start working on his dad's 70 Dart but for some reason we kept looking at GM A bodies...

Good show over all. Sorry no pics. phone died. But by in large, a good wknd to spend w/family.

Daze57 · 06-12-2016, 10:03 PM

nuttin ...........been at work all day ..........as usuall

Russell Ashley · 06-13-2016, 07:22 PM

Finally got my Pertronix distributor and coil installed. I'm still recovering from cancer that has weakened my back so got my son to come over and do it while I watched. We took a short cut and just numbered the wires clockwise starting at number one to make it more easy than trying to trace the wires out since they go down and under the exhaust manifolds. It started right up and I only had to tweak the timing slightly when we got it done.

OrrieG · 06-14-2016, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Finally got my Pertronix distributor and coil installed. I'm still recovering from cancer that has weakened my back so got my son to come over and do it while I watched. We took a short cut and just numbered the wires clockwise starting at number one to make it more easy than trying to trace the wires out since they go down and under the exhaust manifolds. It started right up and I only had to tweak the timing slightly when we got it done.

Love it when a plan works out. Good luck on your recovery, I missed you had the cancer.

MiraclePieCo · 06-15-2016, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Finally got my Pertronix distributor and coil installed. I'm still recovering from cancer that has weakened my back so got my son to come over and do it while I watched. We took a short cut and just numbered the wires clockwise starting at number one to make it more easy than trying to trace the wires out since they go down and under the exhaust manifolds. It started right up and I only had to tweak the timing slightly when we got it done.

Love those Pertronix modules! Simple to install under cap, reliable to run, and HEI spark when paired with a hot coil.

MiraclePieCo · 06-15-2016, 03:17 AM

Got my steering wheel finished and installed! Photos to come.

This weekend my '50 will take me to a hot rod lunch at the local city park.

MiraclePieCo · 06-15-2016, 04:17 AM

Oops, 30 minutes expired; too late to edit the above. Here are photos of my new steering wheel. It came with a 4-inch dish - too deep, too close to my stomach, so I cut the spokes, flattened out the dish, removed the excess metal, re-welded in stainless, and ground smooth. Now I love the way it looks and feels.

OrrieG · 06-19-2016, 09:04 PM

cleaned it up and taped so i can hit it with a couple of coats sanding primer. Decided I have hit the wall on "working on it" and going to put in the glass and start driving it while I do the final blocking. Want to shake it down mechanically before final paint.

mphudak · 06-21-2016, 07:36 PM

Getting closer to my chassis being done and ready to swap in the burb. Finished up the mustang II, fab'd up a crossmember and boxed the chassis foe the new crossmember (chassis was rusted out where the orginal mid crossmember was in the drivers side.) Unfortunately i cant find my pic of the rusted section be for I welded in thw patch but am still looking . Just need to flip the chassis for the finish welding then it's ready to mockup and paint.

b-mac · 06-22-2016, 12:19 AM

Getting ready for the 4 link and the 8.8 rear end.
Coil overs should be here in the morning.
Going to center the axle in the rear fenders a little better.
When I put the bed on for the first time, the stock s10 axle was too far back.

OrrieG · 06-22-2016, 11:07 AM

Got this cool sign from Pep Boys. Had to order online, none here, its on ebay for cheaper than PB web site. My truck was originally that color.

heavy_chevy · 06-23-2016, 02:14 AM

Dropped Project Mayhem off to get back-halfed to fit the massive Intro Rally for the rear. They are also chopping the camaro clip off and building new front half of frame, rack and pinion steering, setting up airride setup the list goes on. I am like a kid at Christmas time I can't wait. I mocked one fender on the back to get the visual of how the rear will sit.

roger55 · 06-23-2016, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavy_chevy

... I am like a kid at Christmas time I can't wait....

That says it all!!!!
That's what this hobby is all about.

Very cool project!

Russell Ashley · 06-25-2016, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Got this cool sign from Pep Boys. Had to order online, none here, its on ebay for cheaper than PB web site. My truck was originally that color.

I have a similar sign on my garage wall that I picked up at PB. Mine is just the truck without the "Chevy" part. My truck is a 57 so not exactly like the sign, but same color and close enough that I had to buy that sign when I spotted it.

heavy_chevy · 07-02-2016, 01:16 PM

Got the narrowed 95 SS impala rear end mocked up waiting on new axles and brakes.
Notches are going in.
4 Link being fabbed Center support is done
New front half of frame with Mustang II cross member

dsraven · 07-03-2016, 12:21 AM

looks pretty sweet there heavy. would it have been a stretch to just fab a whole new custom frame? it seems like the only stock part is the middle, and it is pretty flat, so fairly easy to replace with fresh, right?
keep the pics coming, we are all junkies for the build that is moving forward.

05-29-2016, 06:08 PM	#901
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Hung the front bumper! Attached Images __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

05-30-2016, 09:23 AM	#902
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 installed my original trans cross member. when I installed the power brake booster, the cross member didn't fit, so I used a universal tube type one. never liked the look of the fit. then I saw 1lowdakota's set up. he sent me pictures ( thanks much ) and I finished the install yesterday. fits great. now on to doing the exhaust system

05-30-2016, 12:29 PM	#903
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finished up the details of my homemade fiberglass headliner panels. Fabrication process is in my build thread starting on page 8, post #181 __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

06-02-2016, 05:30 PM	#904
la hi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pagosa Springs, CO Posts: 162	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Installed magnetic trailer lights on the rear as temporary lighting until I put the bed back on. Now I can drive it with the new rear end and suspension. Now I transferred a photo from my phone to this computer so I could post or attach it. I just can not get it done, help me.

06-03-2016, 06:08 AM	#905
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got my 3-point seat belts installed!

06-04-2016, 06:35 PM	#906
mygirlz55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 138	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I had a little free time to start putting the girl together.... Grrrr... For some reason, my pics are posting upside down. Last edited by mygirlz55; 06-04-2016 at 06:57 PM. Reason: upside down pic

06-05-2016, 09:40 AM	#907
tsmith8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Brockville, Ontario Canada Posts: 102	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Just installed my new Bullet '59 Caddy taillights with a new cab back wiring harness. Attached Images

06-06-2016, 05:46 PM	#909
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 With any luck, I just put the last smudge of plastic skim on the truck and have reached the point of diminishing returns on the body work. Sand out the silver dollar spot to night and in a couple of days when temps get lower will shoot two more coats sanding primer and block it for the final time. In between undercoating the bed fenders on the road exposed sides. next get to take 40 years of paint and rust off the wheel, oh joy... __________________ 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

06-12-2016, 09:51 PM	#910
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Went to the American Graffit festival show in Modesto. Sat., me and my youngest daughter. Sun., w/ my 15yr old nephew. He's getting ready to start working on his dad's 70 Dart but for some reason we kept looking at GM A bodies... Good show over all. Sorry no pics. phone died. But by in large, a good wknd to spend w/family. __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

06-12-2016, 10:03 PM	#911
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 nuttin ...........been at work all day ..........as usuall

06-13-2016, 07:22 PM	#912
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finally got my Pertronix distributor and coil installed. I'm still recovering from cancer that has weakened my back so got my son to come over and do it while I watched. We took a short cut and just numbered the wires clockwise starting at number one to make it more easy than trying to trace the wires out since they go down and under the exhaust manifolds. It started right up and I only had to tweak the timing slightly when we got it done. Attached Images

06-15-2016, 03:17 AM	#915
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got my steering wheel finished and installed! Photos to come. This weekend my '50 will take me to a hot rod lunch at the local city park. Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 06-15-2016 at 03:23 AM.

06-15-2016, 04:17 AM	#916
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Oops, 30 minutes expired; too late to edit the above. Here are photos of my new steering wheel. It came with a 4-inch dish - too deep, too close to my stomach, so I cut the spokes, flattened out the dish, removed the excess metal, re-welded in stainless, and ground smooth. Now I love the way it looks and feels.

06-19-2016, 09:04 PM	#917
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 cleaned it up and taped so i can hit it with a couple of coats sanding primer. Decided I have hit the wall on "working on it" and going to put in the glass and start driving it while I do the final blocking. Want to shake it down mechanically before final paint. __________________ 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

06-21-2016, 07:36 PM	#918
mphudak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 196	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Getting closer to my chassis being done and ready to swap in the burb. Finished up the mustang II, fab'd up a crossmember and boxed the chassis foe the new crossmember (chassis was rusted out where the orginal mid crossmember was in the drivers side.) Unfortunately i cant find my pic of the rusted section be for I welded in thw patch but am still looking . Just need to flip the chassis for the finish welding then it's ready to mockup and paint. Attached Images __________________ 55.1 GMC Suburban Hydramatic



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06-22-2016, 12:19 AM	#919
b-mac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wichita Posts: 519	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Getting ready for the 4 link and the 8.8 rear end. Coil overs should be here in the morning. Going to center the axle in the rear fenders a little better. When I put the bed on for the first time, the stock s10 axle was too far back. Attached Images

06-22-2016, 11:07 AM	#920
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got this cool sign from Pep Boys. Had to order online, none here, its on ebay for cheaper than PB web site. My truck was originally that color. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-23-2016, 02:14 AM	#921
heavy_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 32	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Dropped Project Mayhem off to get back-halfed to fit the massive Intro Rally for the rear. They are also chopping the camaro clip off and building new front half of frame, rack and pinion steering, setting up airride setup the list goes on. I am like a kid at Christmas time I can't wait. I mocked one fender on the back to get the visual of how the rear will sit.

07-02-2016, 01:16 PM	#924
heavy_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 32	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got the narrowed 95 SS impala rear end mocked up waiting on new axles and brakes. Notches are going in. 4 Link being fabbed Center support is done New front half of frame with Mustang II cross member

07-03-2016, 12:21 AM	#925
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,207	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 looks pretty sweet there heavy. would it have been a stretch to just fab a whole new custom frame? it seems like the only stock part is the middle, and it is pretty flat, so fairly easy to replace with fresh, right? keep the pics coming, we are all junkies for the build that is moving forward.

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