What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 48 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dsraven · 07-03-2018, 11:27 AM

hey Brian, the nice thing about memory loss, you don't remember doing something wrong, haha. it's somebody else's fault and you totally feel like a hero when you fix their screw up.
same problem in my shop. I KNOW I kept a certain part but can't find it. usually turns out that I moved it out of my way while looking for it. duh! sometimes you put things away so well YOU can't even find them.

MARTINSR · 07-03-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

hey Brian, the nice thing about memory loss, you don't remember doing something wrong, haha. it's somebody else's fault and you totally feel like a hero when you fix their screw up.
same problem in my shop. I KNOW I kept a certain part but can't find it. usually turns out that I moved it out of my way while looking for it. duh! sometimes you put things away so well YOU can't even find them.

My mother died of Alzheimers so it's just scary as hell some times. Over 20 years, I can understand but I just put those damn things in that box a few months ago. Luckily I put tape across the box with a loose list of what was inside and it said "Windshield moulding" thank goodness I did that. But how in the hell could it be a surprise when I open the box and there are so many extras like I had, how in the hell could that be? This was just a few months ago! Geeez, makes me think I need to pull these boxes out every few weeks or something and go through them so I know what I have.

At least I found them before I jumped on Ebay and bought them!

Brian

dsraven · 07-03-2018, 01:03 PM

yep, well, at least you didn't post them on ebay and then bid on them. lol.
everybody has a bad memory day. that's why they put my name on my uniform at work, haha.
best case scenario is finish the truck and use up all the stuff with no left overs. seems like forever til that will happen, for me anyway. I need to start your 5 minutes a day plan. my truck parts are 2-57 donors melded together and another newer truck as a frame and interior donor. I even have parts in my daughter's garage. my shop attic, outside......you name it.
yours is getting close, don't give up now man! shoot some primer and carry on.

MARTINSR · 07-03-2018, 01:06 PM

Thanks.

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-04-2018, 12:05 AM

I got the center "pillar" welded in and shortened the inside piece and welded and finished it ready for chrome.

I thought I was done welding, before this I thought I was done welding on the cab. Ok, this is done, I come in thinking that's it! And then it hits me, I need to weld the radio hole up on the dash. Ok, I'm almost done.

I also need the small extensions on the inside moulding that go above and below it if any of you have a pair you don't need.

Brian

Texas Kraut · 07-04-2018, 12:47 PM

I started out simply replacing a damaged exhaust manifold and then got carried away painting, detailing, and at times replacing everything I could reach. I now have extra parts that I can't recall where I removed them from. I need help identifying a single wire that was covered in original loom and routed through clips on the top side of the left valve cover in addition to two other clips with bolt holes that I can't remember where to place. The small green wire was not connected to anything at the front of the engine compartment.

Texas Kraut · 07-04-2018, 12:54 PM

It's a 1970 C20 with original 350. Sorry if I got on the wrong thread. I'm new!

Black_Sheep · 07-04-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Kraut

It's a 1970 C20 with original 350. Sorry if I got on the wrong thread. I'm new!

I'm old and still occasionally post in the wrong forum, it happens...

MARTINSR · 07-04-2018, 06:05 PM

Had a little over an hour between after the parade and lunch before heading over to a friends house. Got that baby welded in!

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-06-2018, 12:39 AM

I am not kidding when I get this cab in primer I am going to have a friggin party! OMG the work, I was telling my wife the rest of the truck will be like eating an ice cream cone compared to the work I have done on the cab. Tonight I started cleaning up the rust on the inside of the top of the cowl and the back of the dash. WOW,

OMG

this sucks!

But I will get it done over the next few days and get it in primer.

I am not kidding you, I am going to have a friggin party!

Brian

mikebte · 07-06-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I am not kidding when I get this cab in primer I am going to have a friggin party! OMG the work, I was telling my wife the rest of the truck will be like eating an ice cream cone compared to the work I have done on the cab. Tonight I started cleaning up the rust on the inside of the top of the cowl and the back of the dash. WOW,

OMG

this sucks!

But I will get it done over the next few days and get it in primer.

I am not kidding you, I am going to have a friggin party!

Brian

Understood, sometimes it’s seems never ending with little details. You will be happy you did it correct the first time and took no shortcuts. Keep up the good work.

What are you using for primer?

MARTINSR · 07-06-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Understood, sometimes it’s seems never ending with little details. You will be happy you did it correct the first time and took no shortcuts. Keep up the good work.

What are you using for primer?

SPI and believe me, I have taken a number of short cuts, just not real big short cuts. I have to get this thing done!

Brian

dsraven · 07-11-2018, 10:39 AM

without knowing what truck I would ask if your horn wire has been accounted for. possibly the green wire in the pic?

MiraclePieCo · 07-05-2018, 09:28 PM

Installed the inner fenders and front apron.

mikebte · 07-06-2018, 10:36 AM

Given my more recent influence to spend 5 minutes a day on this truck, here is my 5 minutes today.

O, and it cranks. Yea.

MiraclePieCo · 07-06-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Given my more recent influence to spend 5 minutes a day on this truck, here is my 5 minutes today.

O, and it cranks. Yea.

I love those gauges!

Boshears · 07-16-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Given my more recent influence to spend 5 minutes a day on this truck, here is my 5 minutes today.

O, and it cranks. Yea.

Looks good!

MARTINSR · 07-07-2018, 09:54 AM

OH MY GOD I can't wait until the inside of this cab is in primer! I worked on the neighbors fence again, then got out to my garage for five minutes and couldn't stop. I ended up wire wheeling the firewall and floor and getting the back of the dash and under the cowl just about as good as I can until sand blasting. MG this is hard work.
I have some other stuff (my daughters car's brakes, My Ramblers lower control arm bushings) I have to get done too so I am not sure but I hope I can get that cab out and sand blast in there finishing it.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 07-07-2018, 01:21 PM

I DROVE the ol’ gal out of the garage and gave her a quick bath...

MARTINSR · 07-07-2018, 02:52 PM

That garage is WAY too clean there guy, at the very least the walls need to covered in pages from magazines or something, come on, get with it!

Brian

mikebte · 07-07-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That garage is WAY too clean there guy, at the very least the walls need to covered in pages from magazines or something, come on, get with it!

Brian

Yup, maybe some greasy hand print's on the wall would help.

Black_Sheep · 07-07-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That garage is WAY too clean there guy, at the very least the walls need to covered in pages from magazines or something, come on, get with it!

Brian

Most of my garage is in a storage container in my driveway. As soon as the truck goes to the paint shop (any day) I'm going to finish mudding and taping the drywall and give it a coat of paint. Then all of my signs and car art will go back on the wall.

I also adjusted the doors and swapped out the sway bar links for a longer set.

Black_Sheep · 07-07-2018, 04:54 PM

duplicate post

evilokc · 07-07-2018, 07:53 PM

i started tearing the parts truck apart today. its came apart easier than i thought. genius i am i didn't take some of the tools i needed. oh well there is tomorrow. the motor is original and i believe its a 216. it only has a motor mount on the front that i noticed. am i the only one who didn't know they had GLASS DOME FUEL PUMPS!? its the coolest freaking fuel pump ive ever seen. i might keep it as garage art. so cool. i had a good time pulling stuff off.

MARTINSR · 07-07-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

i started tearing the parts truck apart today. its came apart easier than i thought. genius i am i didn't take some of the tools i needed. oh well there is tomorrow. the motor is original and i believe its a 216. it only has a motor mount on the front that i noticed. am i the only one who didn't know they had GLASS DOME FUEL PUMPS!? its the coolest freaking fuel pump ive ever seen. i might keep it as garage art. so cool. i had a good time pulling stuff off.

I said this years ago, you can quote me on it. LOL

"If you go to work on something away from your tool box and you bring every single tool you own but one, a windshield wiper adjusting tool for a 1948 Rolls-Royce, THAT is the tool you will need."

Brian

07-03-2018, 11:27 AM	#1
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,941	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 hey Brian, the nice thing about memory loss, you don't remember doing something wrong, haha. it's somebody else's fault and you totally feel like a hero when you fix their screw up. same problem in my shop. I KNOW I kept a certain part but can't find it. usually turns out that I moved it out of my way while looking for it. duh! sometimes you put things away so well YOU can't even find them.

07-03-2018, 01:03 PM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,941	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 yep, well, at least you didn't post them on ebay and then bid on them. lol. everybody has a bad memory day. that's why they put my name on my uniform at work, haha. best case scenario is finish the truck and use up all the stuff with no left overs. seems like forever til that will happen, for me anyway. I need to start your 5 minutes a day plan. my truck parts are 2-57 donors melded together and another newer truck as a frame and interior donor. I even have parts in my daughter's garage. my shop attic, outside......you name it. yours is getting close, don't give up now man! shoot some primer and carry on.

07-03-2018, 01:06 PM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Thanks. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-04-2018, 12:05 AM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got the center "pillar" welded in and shortened the inside piece and welded and finished it ready for chrome. I thought I was done welding, before this I thought I was done welding on the cab. Ok, this is done, I come in thinking that's it! And then it hits me, I need to weld the radio hole up on the dash. Ok, I'm almost done. I also need the small extensions on the inside moulding that go above and below it if any of you have a pair you don't need. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-04-2018, 12:47 PM	#6
Texas Kraut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 7	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I started out simply replacing a damaged exhaust manifold and then got carried away painting, detailing, and at times replacing everything I could reach. I now have extra parts that I can't recall where I removed them from. I need help identifying a single wire that was covered in original loom and routed through clips on the top side of the left valve cover in addition to two other clips with bolt holes that I can't remember where to place. The small green wire was not connected to anything at the front of the engine compartment. Attached Images

07-04-2018, 12:54 PM	#7
Texas Kraut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ponder, Texas Posts: 7	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 It's a 1970 C20 with original 350. Sorry if I got on the wrong thread. I'm new!

07-04-2018, 06:05 PM	#9
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Had a little over an hour between after the parade and lunch before heading over to a friends house. Got that baby welded in! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-06-2018, 12:39 AM	#10
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I am not kidding when I get this cab in primer I am going to have a friggin party! OMG the work, I was telling my wife the rest of the truck will be like eating an ice cream cone compared to the work I have done on the cab. Tonight I started cleaning up the rust on the inside of the top of the cowl and the back of the dash. WOW, OMG this sucks! But I will get it done over the next few days and get it in primer. I am not kidding you, I am going to have a friggin party! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-11-2018, 10:39 AM	#13
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,941	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 without knowing what truck I would ask if your horn wire has been accounted for. possibly the green wire in the pic?

07-05-2018, 09:28 PM	#14
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Installed the inner fenders and front apron. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 07-10-2018 at 02:45 AM.

07-06-2018, 10:36 AM	#15
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Given my more recent influence to spend 5 minutes a day on this truck, here is my 5 minutes today. O, and it cranks. Yea. Attached Images

07-07-2018, 09:54 AM	#18
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 OH MY GOD I can't wait until the inside of this cab is in primer! I worked on the neighbors fence again, then got out to my garage for five minutes and couldn't stop. I ended up wire wheeling the firewall and floor and getting the back of the dash and under the cowl just about as good as I can until sand blasting. MG this is hard work. I have some other stuff (my daughters car's brakes, My Ramblers lower control arm bushings) I have to get done too so I am not sure but I hope I can get that cab out and sand blast in there finishing it. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-07-2018, 01:21 PM	#19
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I DROVE the ol’ gal out of the garage and gave her a quick bath... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

07-07-2018, 02:52 PM	#20
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 That garage is WAY too clean there guy, at the very least the walls need to covered in pages from magazines or something, come on, get with it! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-07-2018, 04:54 PM	#23
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 duplicate post Last edited by Black_Sheep; 07-07-2018 at 06:44 PM.



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