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08-20-2012, 12:34 PM | #1 |
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Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?
Pictures of the swap?? Sorry, none taken during the work. I'm not good at taking them anyway and I was trying to pack about 30 hrs of work into that time. I can get pictures of the finished results and will gladly help with any specific questions though.
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08-21-2012, 12:26 AM | #2 |
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''I am too old to lay under there and do it myself. '' i hate when that happens !!!!!!!! |
08-21-2012, 10:22 PM | #3 |
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I roughed out a pair of patch panels for my lower kick panels. I made a bender { sort of a brake] that fits in the 20ton press to bend the 1" raidius and bent a couple parts. Tomorrow I will make a 2" T dolly for some hand work. and if the breaze is kind to me I can weld in the toe board patch.
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08-22-2012, 07:20 PM | #4 |
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trying to fab up an exhaust system.
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08-22-2012, 08:08 PM | #5 |
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Started bed installation and staining and varnishing wood
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08-23-2012, 01:21 AM | #6 |
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Finally got a break in the heat out here so ..... I got off my duff an headed outside.
I got the seat frame out an working on pulling the tank. Dont know just yet if I'll run a saddle tank or just clean an reinstall this one. Also need to find a new seat. I need the room to fit my little fat arse behind the wheel.
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09-02-2012, 11:44 PM | #8 |
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Got the brakes fixed & took it to a local show. First time on the road in about 8 years. Sure felt good.
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08-24-2012, 08:45 PM | #9 |
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I welded my home made kick panel patch in. Man it was a murphys law morning It came out ok though. hopefully the other side will go easier
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08-24-2012, 10:01 PM | #10 |
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Got motor today
My build http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...32#post5555832 |
08-25-2012, 03:24 PM | #11 |
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I put a new latch and stricker plate on my drivers side. I also re-painted the door panels while they were off to correct the hurry-up job I did the first time.
Then I actually used it. I went to Lowes and got a dozen bags of bark chips |
08-26-2012, 02:38 AM | #12 |
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Sweet ! Russell thats a purdy truck all loaded up !
Well today I called in a roll-back to give mine a lift to the shop Now all snug as pig stuffed in a blanket Ha ! Its nice to post a pic of it other than in me driveway
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08-26-2012, 08:31 AM | #13 |
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Got my 8 month project BEATER -patina truck done just in time for our 4 day rod run--went well performed well in the 30 mile parade--all new frame-off build with all original sheet metal put back on--( now time to sell it )--start another project
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This weekend scored two cheap speakers for the kicks ($5) so I will be able to upolster them. Found a NOS Trico Wiper squirted setup for 55-59 in my dads stuff ; will sell it to a stock restoration fanatic and get an electric set up for mine. Also finished modifying the VA under dash diffusers. Decided I am over thinking my ac hoses, tomorrow getting some grommets and cutting holes to stuff the hoses thru, worst case is I will be filling holes back in but not in the firewall.
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08-29-2012, 08:16 PM | #16 |
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Russell: Your truck looks great! The wheels and wide whites really suit your truck. Very Cool.
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08-29-2012, 08:39 PM | #17 |
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I added a front sway bar to the 57 chevy. I will add the rear tomorow. Then I will look at the tracton master and see if I need that.
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08-27-2012, 12:39 AM | #18 |
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Went downtown for a couple cold ones. Showed some buddies pics of my truck. They all laughed. A lot.
I''ll show 'em... |
08-29-2012, 08:11 PM | #19 |
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Bet they drive Honda's, Toyota's and Suburus????
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Built my rear body mounts for the new frame. Just need to work out my fronts and I am on the short track to being on the road!
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08-29-2012, 12:33 AM | #21 |
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Figured out why my brake lights were not working, the original switch had died. How did one person install that thing? Had to grind off the screw heads inside the cab and drive it out, will put the screws in from the bottom and add nuts to the inside. Duct tape to the rescue to hold it in place till I can bolt it down.
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08-29-2012, 12:43 AM | #23 |
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workin on dem dar relays to hookin up my sidewinder 'lectric fan - boy does dat pull some air in !
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08-29-2012, 06:36 PM | #24 |
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Did my first weld job for the drivers side corner bracket that supports the seat frame on my 49 project. Lots of grinding and making holes. All in all I think it is strong but not pretty.
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Originally Posted by arturo7
Went downtown for a couple cold ones. Showed some buddies pics of my truck. They all laughed. A lot. I''ll show 'em... no offense sir but ask your buddies if they even know what they are lookin at ! |
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