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Low Elco · 10-03-2013, 10:54 AM

Ummm, no? She has a '12 Fiat 500. Not much trouble from it, she seems to enjoy it. Just trying to help.
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litew8 · 10-03-2013, 03:40 PM

Cool. You threw me there with the "friend's chick" - not sure it matters. Anyway, he ended up buying the Sonic LTS

litew8 · 10-04-2013, 04:15 AM

1st sub-compact made in U.S.A. (less engine)
"In government crash testing, the Sonic received a perfect five stars for overall protection, with five stars for overall frontal protection and five stars for overall side protection"

litew8 · 10-08-2013, 03:51 PM

Door guts and windows back in

pics up later.

**oldman3** · 10-10-2013, 08:21 PM

Loooooooking sweeeeet...Jim

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-10-2013, 08:29 PM

Very nice!!

litew8 · 10-11-2013, 12:27 AM

Thanks

We'll be finishing up the cab (grill, etc...) and then I'll take it up the street for alignment (yes, without the bed).

mcbassin · 10-11-2013, 07:56 AM

Paint looks great! very nice color combination.

litew8 · 10-11-2013, 10:04 AM

Thanks Mike! I think it has a real industrial look to it.

litew8 · 10-11-2013, 03:18 PM

Moved it out today and gave it a wash (with Dawn dish soap, not pictured). Nice sound, quick response.
With fresh color, it really looks, moves and sounds like a nice little race truck.

That's what I'm talkin about!

Of course the sun wouldn't come out

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-11-2013, 05:02 PM

It sure looks nice! You and your brother do great work!

litew8 · 10-11-2013, 09:33 PM

Thanks

**oldman3** · 10-11-2013, 11:27 PM

Looks great...Jim

litew8 · 10-11-2013, 11:46 PM

Thanks

I'll see about shooting a video when I take it out on its maiden voyage to the alignment shop. I'll even video the police if I get stopped.

mcbassin · 10-17-2013, 04:16 PM

**oldman3** · 10-17-2013, 06:26 PM

Looking better each time...Jim

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-17-2013, 08:32 PM

Very nice!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2013, 03:21 AM

Look at it shine! Very nice!

litew8 · 10-19-2013, 11:55 AM

Thanks, what a difference and worth the effort

Before

Now

litew8 · 10-19-2013, 07:03 PM

Engine before (350 crate)

Now (355 custom)

We've since relocated the fuel line to the carb.
Some dieseling was going on, but not lately - it may have played a role (doubtful, but... who knows).
For the most part, I think we've got it tuned in well. Mayby the carb needs a small amount of attention.

mcbassin · 10-21-2013, 04:11 PM

Quite a transformation your truck has taken since 04!

litew8 · 10-21-2013, 09:30 PM

Thanks Mike. I should buy those sticking with this thread a case of beer. I find it

to see my truck brought back to its original state (body/color/shine). Pretty f*ing sweet

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Quite a transformation your truck has taken since 04!

Also, that's the only decent picture I have of my truck, taken at the IA State Fair GG's show of that year (right before it broke out w/rust). Makes for a nice comparison

*Mister-B* · 10-21-2013, 09:40 PM

You have really done quality work. Beautiful truck!

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister-B

You have really done quality work. Beautiful truck!

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words. My brother makes it look easy!

10-03-2013, 10:54 AM	#1
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Ummm, no? She has a '12 Fiat 500. Not much trouble from it, she seems to enjoy it. Just trying to help. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-03-2013, 03:40 PM	#2
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Cool. You threw me there with the "friend's chick" - not sure it matters. Anyway, he ended up buying the Sonic LTS __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-04-2013, 04:15 AM	#3
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" 1st sub-compact made in U.S.A. (less engine) "In government crash testing, the Sonic received a perfect five stars for overall protection, with five stars for overall frontal protection and five stars for overall side protection" __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 10-04-2013 at 04:22 AM.

10-08-2013, 03:51 PM	#4
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Door guts and windows back in pics up later. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-10-2013, 08:21 PM	#5
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Loooooooking sweeeeet...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 />

10-10-2013, 08:29 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Very nice!! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-11-2013, 12:27 AM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks We'll be finishing up the cab (grill, etc...) and then I'll take it up the street for alignment (yes, without the bed). __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-11-2013, 07:56 AM	#8
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Paint looks great! very nice color combination. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-11-2013, 10:04 AM	#9
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Mike! I think it has a real industrial look to it. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-11-2013, 03:18 PM	#10
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Moved it out today and gave it a wash (with Dawn dish soap, not pictured). Nice sound, quick response. With fresh color, it really looks, moves and sounds like a nice little race truck. That's what I'm talkin about! Of course the sun wouldn't come out __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-11-2013, 05:02 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" It sure looks nice! You and your brother do great work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-11-2013, 09:33 PM	#12
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-11-2013, 11:27 PM	#13
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looks 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 />

10-11-2013, 11:46 PM	#14
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks I'll see about shooting a video when I take it out on its maiden voyage to the alignment shop. I'll even video the police if I get stopped. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-17-2013, 04:16 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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10-17-2013, 06:26 PM	#16
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking better each time...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 />

10-17-2013, 08:32 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Very nice!!! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-19-2013, 03:21 AM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Look at it shine! Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-19-2013, 11:55 AM	#19
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks, what a difference and worth the effort Before Now __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-19-2013, 07:03 PM	#20
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Engine before (350 crate) Now (355 custom) We've since relocated the fuel line to the carb. Some dieseling was going on, but not lately - it may have played a role (doubtful, but... who knows). For the most part, I think we've got it tuned in well. Mayby the carb needs a small amount of attention. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 10-19-2013 at 07:33 PM.

10-21-2013, 04:11 PM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Quite a transformation your truck has taken since 04! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-21-2013, 09:30 PM	#22
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Mike. I should buy those sticking with this thread a case of beer. I find it to see my truck brought back to its original state (body/color/shine). Pretty f*ing sweet __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-21-2013, 09:40 PM	#24
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" You have really done quality work. Beautiful truck!

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