What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

[1project2many]

Also need to find a new seat. I need the room to fit my little fat arse behind the wheel.

Funny. Prolly want to pull that tank for extra room, no?

I'm headed out to do some tuning on mine.

[mknittle]

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

[weaintscared]

Got motor today
My build http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...32#post5555832

[Russell Ashley]

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

[RINC]

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

[FRED 53]

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

[beanyard]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

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

I went to pick up Sheetrock in mine and they said "you arent putting it in there are ya?". The funny thing is that it hauls more than a modern 1/2 ton.
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[OrrieG]

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.

[hotrod1]

Look up "ac hose bulkhead" in google images. U will see many solutions

[arturo7]

Went downtown for a couple cold ones. Showed some buddies pics of my truck. They all laughed. A lot.

I''ll show 'em...

[danheit]

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!

[oldcouple]

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.

[Daze57]

workin on dem dar relays to hookin up my sidewinder 'lectric fan - boy does dat pull some air in !

[pvienneau]

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.

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by oldcouple

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.

Hot glue, holds it in place but peals right off. Wife taught me that.

[OrrieG]

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...

Bet they drive Honda's, Toyota's and Suburus????

[Chevette]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

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

Russell: Your truck looks great! The wheels and wide whites really suit your truck. Very Cool.

[la hi]

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.

[Russell Ashley]

I installed my compressor and alternator mount. It moves the alternator to the drivers side and mounts the compressor where the alternator used to be. The compressor lines up with the crank and water pump pulleys but it looks like I will need a water pump pulley with an additional groove to make the alternator belt work.

[Daze57]

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 !

[arturo7]

Originally Posted by Daze57

no offense sir but ask your buddies if they even know what they are lookin at !

It was all in fun, and no, they had no idea.

[waybad]

put new motor mounts in, bent the pan.... took the pan off.. fixed the dent..new gaskets,,,
leaked like the there were no gaskets,,, bought more gaskets,,,,, installed the gaskets to the block!!!!!! no leaks..whew!!!(YES).... fix one problem,,,,, create new problem,,, all in a LONG DAYS work... URGH>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
then check craigslist,,,, free Avalanche seat!! big time score!! hopefully?????

[Docs fitty6]

Fuel filter/pump and fuel lines w/press. gauge done, B&M ratchet shifter done, E-brake..done, fenderwell headers 'almost' done, wiring done, upholstery done, steering done, suspension done, radiator connected and filled, oil in engine and used an old dizzy drive to convert to a priming tool and primed the engine. (will do that again prior to fire up and break in). Put a newer, longer tranny fill tube in as well. Had to resort to 195-45 15 tires to clear the headers!
Bleeding the brakes is next and then a bit of exhaust work...should get me to the point of firing it off.
later

[lowdownstar]

I installed my flow masters today and the truck sounds great to bad my wife asked for a divorce, and left me.



Ray

[nvrdone]

Got the brakes fixed & took it to a local show. First time on the road in about 8 years. Sure felt good.