08-30-2014, 01:23 AM | #76 |
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Frame looks real good.
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08-30-2014, 09:46 PM | #77 |
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Todays progress. The brake system will be 1" bore master cyl., with manual four wheel disc brakes. Shooting for a 6 to one brake pedal ratio should give me 573 lbs hydraulic pressure
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08-30-2014, 11:09 PM | #78 |
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That looks pretty good.
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10-26-2014, 10:40 PM | #79 |
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What I Have been working on.
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Yeah that pass. side rail needs some TLC, other repairs really looking good...Jim
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10-27-2014, 08:26 AM | #81 |
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Looking good.
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Some nice work on the box panel. Patience hey.
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Looking real good!
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watching this build
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10-29-2014, 01:51 PM | #85 |
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fenders look good
just caught this pic... you'll need some reinforcing on the firewall or pedal pressure will flex the mc, most of your pedal travel will be flexing the firewall
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01-03-2015, 09:57 PM | #86 |
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Well I am back to work on my pickup. After a trip to Mexico and the holidays maybe I will have some time to get some work done. I did order some new parts for a Christmas gift to my self, here are some pics. of the new parts.
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01-03-2015, 11:12 PM | #87 |
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Almost forgot about this, engine is on run stand and ready to go. hope to post video soon.
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01-04-2015, 12:33 AM | #88 |
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"Christmas gift to myself". I think we all have used that one! LOL! Your truck is looking great.
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01-04-2015, 01:40 AM | #89 |
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Nice looking parts and engine.
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01-04-2015, 08:26 PM | #90 |
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Today I repaired the fender braces, welded new nuts on them sand blasted and painted them. Finished body work on the steps and fit them to the bed they are ready to prime.
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01-05-2015, 12:34 AM | #91 |
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Great work sofar TAC! Can't wait to see it finished.
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01-05-2015, 12:49 AM | #92 |
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I cant wait either Tanman the years keep passing by and I am not driving it yet, may be one more year.
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Oh I hear you on that one. I have been working on mine since I was 13. Haha.
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Looking real good.
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Up date pics, nothing exciting going on just the final assembly and fit. Hope to paint next month.
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03-15-2015, 11:13 PM | #96 |
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Looks real straight.
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Getting better each time I see it, really straight, what color are you thinking.
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03-15-2015, 11:35 PM | #98 |
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Looks good in the pics...Jim
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Thank you for looking, as for paint probably nonmetallic orange, red, or blue. Maybe a "flatz"
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Finished block sanding on to paint. Sealer first.
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