My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Man thats looking good...i really like the shot down the side of the truck with the shiny wheel peeking out under the fender in post 1581 And 1586 and 1603

Originally Posted by joedoh

wow what a beatiful job you guys did fixing it

Originally Posted by 8man

WOW! That is beautiful, and the attention to detail on that truck is very impressive!

Thank you both for sharing that with us.

Thanks guys, we both appreciate the compliments, and hope it helps someone second guessing themselves, that it can be done in your own shop...Jim

[Black_Sheep]

Looks real nice Jim, especially the chrome grille. Did you add it during the repair? I see in your avatar that it was previously painted body color.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Looks real nice Jim, especially the chrome grille. Did you add it during the repair? I see in your avatar that it was previously painted body color.

Thanks Mark, and yes I added the chrome grill, it didn't fit worth a crap, but Mark and I reworked it. It did change the appearance a great deal, I'm happy with it...Jim

[reaper71]

Thanks Kees, we both appreciate that

[oldman3]

No pics today, but all the bolts, nuts, etc have been tightened. Mark hooked up elec. to the headlight and turn signals today. A few other things done...Jim

[joedoh]

I didnt even notice the change to a chrome grille! dazzling!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

I didnt even notice the change to a chrome grille! dazzling!

Thanks joe, I'm glad I changed, looks like a different truck...Jim

[Indian113]

I liked the way your painted grill blended in But that Chrome one really Pops out at you.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

I liked the way your painted grill blended in But that Chrome one really Pops out at you.

Thanks Ray, it's kind of like the old double edge knife, which is the best side...Jim

[oldman3]

Back in the shop this morning, I installed the bumper and splash apron, then the hood latch panel. Don't have headlight bezels installed, will wait till we align the lights. Mark and I then went to the nursing home to be with Aggie when they give out candy for trick or treaters. Great Grandma got to hold here new great granddaughter (3 weeks old). Was a great night. Oh here's a few pics...Jim

[mongocanfly]

I'll echo it...thumbs up on the chrome grill....

[Advanced Design]

Beautiful pic of Aggie and the little one!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I'll echo it...thumbs up on the chrome grill....

Thanks

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Beautiful pic of Aggie and the little one!

Thanks Doug, we are all proud. Give my love to Cindy...Jim

[Indian113]

Great picture of Aggie and Baby! Tell her Hi from her Iowa Friends, love that smile on her face. Oh Yeah trucks looking Good too!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Great picture of Aggie and Baby! Tell her Hi from her Iowa Friends, love that smile on her face. Oh Yeah trucks looking Good too!

Thanks Ray, will pass on your wishes...Jim

[joedoh]

oh gosh what great pictures, the truck but especially the generations of your family!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

oh gosh what great pictures, the truck but especially the generations of your family!

Thanks joe, lots of my friends are also 4 generation families. My Mom passed about 2 yrs ago, she was a 5th generation...Jim

[oldman3]

Well, I had noticed that my brake pedal was down low to the floor, after checking Mark said I needed a new master cylinder. So this morning he installed the new unit and we bleed the brakes, everything good now.

After that I installed the running board, running board splash apron, etc on the pass. side of truck. I started on the drivers side, but still need to install the splash apron. Will do that tomorrow and take care of a few small things.

Here's a couple pics...Jim

[joedoh]

the colors on your truck are perfect! how you keep it clean I will never understand. I did a cream interior on on truck and the seat was dirty from looking at it.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

the colors on your truck are perfect! how you keep it clean I will never understand. I did a cream interior on on truck and the seat was dirty from looking at it.

Thanks joe, it's hard to keep it clean, and after 15 years it shows, that's why I always have homemade covers on the seat, while I'm driving, it really helps...Jim

[oldman3]

Worked in the shop for a few hours today. I used a clay bar on the rear fenders, top rail of bed, rear of cab and a few other areas. Then I used the 3 step polish method on it. Came out nice, especially for a 15 year old paint job. Here's a couple pics...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Looks really good Jim! Thumbs up for the chrome grill too.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks really good Jim! Thumbs up for the chrome grill too.

Thanks Doug.

[oldman3]

Mark and I brought up the hood to the shop today. Then I got to wet sanding with 1,000 and 1,500 paper. We had a little trash in paint so 1,000 knocked in down real quick. The 1,500 to smooth in out. Ready for 2,000 then 3,000, hopefully tomorrow. Here's a pic (nothing special)...Jim

[RockinKees]

A lot of handwork goes into good paint, this is going to get close to perfect!
Keep up the good work!

As Doug said, the Chrome grill tops it off. I Personally like this better than the painted grill.
Fantastic Roadster!