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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-27-2014, 09:27 PM

Hey Litew8, congrats on your first drive! It sounds great! The new floor looks great too!

**oldman3** · 02-28-2014, 12:23 AM

Hey litew8, was wondering where you were, standing by and waiting...Jim

Low Elco · 02-28-2014, 05:03 AM

Glad it's stilll moving! Too cold for workin'!

mcbassin · 02-28-2014, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

To Jim

and anyone else that may be still following along: Hopefully we'll get this project wrapped up soon (think spring/summer)!

Patiently looking forward to new pictures.

litew8 · 02-28-2014, 03:12 PM

Thanks

I think each of us can attest to how cold it's been. The streets aren't clear enough for me to be driving. My brother wants to finish this up asap, and I agree. It's been a long stretched out project. Shouldn't be too much longer and I'll fire her up again.

litew8 · 04-09-2014, 11:09 PM

mcbassin · 04-09-2014, 11:14 PM

Wheel tubs look good. Getting closer to shooting some paint huh...

litew8 · 04-10-2014, 03:59 AM

Thanks! Scuffing up these pieces reading for primer/paint, yes.

It'll be nice to get these pieces finished and installed; out of the shop.

Low Elco · 04-10-2014, 10:14 AM

Action! The oven's startin' to smell like done truck up in here!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-10-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Action! The oven's startin' to smell like done truck up in here!

What's a done project like?

Looking good Litew8!

litew8 · 04-10-2014, 06:03 PM

Thanks! Got the other inner fender finished today. Chance of paint forecast for tomorrow.

litew8 · 04-13-2014, 12:25 AM

Just received word, rear tubs getting some paint.

litew8 · 04-13-2014, 04:03 PM

**oldman3** · 04-13-2014, 05:29 PM

Nice...Jim

**mattfranklin** · 04-13-2014, 07:53 PM

Looking good!

litew8 · 04-14-2014, 02:46 AM

Thanks

mcbassin · 04-14-2014, 11:34 AM

The new paint looks great

litew8 · 04-14-2014, 02:01 PM

Thanks! Getting closer.

litew8 · 04-20-2014, 09:28 PM

Front and rear inner fenders painted. Rubber undercoated them all today. Pics up later.

litew8 · 04-21-2014, 01:11 PM

These two still need finishing on top. Everything else shown is done.

mcbassin · 04-21-2014, 01:57 PM

Paint and undercoating look great. All you lack now is the rest of the bed correct?
You should be cruising really soon...

litew8 · 04-21-2014, 02:31 PM

Thanks Mike. Yes just the rest left. I think he'll be working on the tailgate and front panel this week. When the weather clears we'll get the front inners installed and out of the way for more space to finish up.

Low Elco · 04-22-2014, 01:05 PM

OOOOhhh Yeah! Checkin' 'em off the list!

litew8 · 04-22-2014, 03:48 PM

The list is getting shorter. Got the front inner fenders installed. Not happy with the driver's side. We had to modify the passage next to the steering due to it not fitting correctly. While we were at it, we bolted on (temporarily) the rear tubs. Got a complement on the drive home

Pics up later.

litew8 · 04-23-2014, 03:08 PM

Not sure why, and I'm wondering if these repro front inner fenders are really for my truck

We had to cut out a larger notch (outlined in red) so that the steering shaft would clear.
Don't care! It fits, now

02-27-2014, 09:27 PM	#1026
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Hey Litew8, congrats on your first drive! It sounds great! The new floor looks great too! __________________ 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.*

02-28-2014, 12:23 AM	#1027
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Hey litew8, was wondering where you were, standing by and waiting...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 />

02-28-2014, 05:03 AM	#1028
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Glad it's stilll moving! Too cold for workin'! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-28-2014, 03:12 PM	#1030
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks I think each of us can attest to how cold it's been. The streets aren't clear enough for me to be driving. My brother wants to finish this up asap, and I agree. It's been a long stretched out project. Shouldn't be too much longer and I'll fire her up again. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-09-2014, 11:09 PM	#1031
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-09-2014, 11:14 PM	#1032
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Wheel tubs look good. Getting closer to shooting some paint huh... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-10-2014, 03:59 AM	#1033
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks! Scuffing up these pieces reading for primer/paint, yes. It'll be nice to get these pieces finished and installed; out of the shop. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-10-2014, 10:14 AM	#1034
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Action! The oven's startin' to smell like done truck up in here! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-10-2014, 06:03 PM	#1036
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks! Got the other inner fender finished today. Chance of paint forecast for tomorrow. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-13-2014, 12:25 AM	#1037
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Just received word, rear tubs getting some paint. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-13-2014, 04:03 PM	#1038
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-13-2014, 05:29 PM	#1039
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice...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 />

04-13-2014, 07:53 PM	#1040
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 812	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking good! __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340

04-14-2014, 02:46 AM	#1041
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-14-2014, 11:34 AM	#1042
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" The new paint looks great __________________ 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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04-14-2014, 02:01 PM	#1043
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks! Getting closer. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-20-2014, 09:28 PM	#1044
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Front and rear inner fenders painted. Rubber undercoated them all today. Pics up later. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-21-2014, 01:11 PM	#1045
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" These two still need finishing on top. Everything else shown is done. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-21-2014, 01:57 PM	#1046
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Paint and undercoating look great. All you lack now is the rest of the bed correct? You should be cruising really soon... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-21-2014, 02:31 PM	#1047
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Mike. Yes just the rest left. I think he'll be working on the tailgate and front panel this week. When the weather clears we'll get the front inners installed and out of the way for more space to finish up. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-22-2014, 01:05 PM	#1048
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" OOOOhhh Yeah! Checkin' 'em off the list! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-22-2014, 03:48 PM	#1049
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" The list is getting shorter. Got the front inner fenders installed. Not happy with the driver's side. We had to modify the passage next to the steering due to it not fitting correctly. While we were at it, we bolted on (temporarily) the rear tubs. Got a complement on the drive home Pics up later. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-23-2014, 03:08 PM	#1050
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Not sure why, and I'm wondering if these repro front inner fenders are really for my truck We had to cut out a larger notch (outlined in red) so that the steering shaft would clear. Don't care! It fits, now __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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