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Re: Farmers big block
Truck looks bad ass! I am starting to do my bed. I am sending out to blast today. My inner bed rails are bad also. I removed them with a spot weld cutter. Is there any advice when welding in the new ones?
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Re: Farmers big block
There! I'm all caught up with your thread again.
Seeing you in person; I wasn't quickly connecting your username with your build thread. You're the guy doing the Honda Pilot Paintjob the same color as my wife's Honda Pilot. ![]() Your truck is one of favorites in these forums. It was nice meeting you today. -Robert Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Farmers big block
I haven't looked at your entire thread, but from the last few pages I am impressed!
The color choice will look awesome when completed...or right now for that matter! It seems that every project gets re-configured a bit on it's way to completion, but that is what keeps everything interesting. Keep up the superior workmanship! |
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The truck looks great! I love the gold/tan/pewter/etc shades of color on these trucks (not that I'm biased!). Great work!
You never explained why you had to have the truck repainted the second time??? Redoing one of these trucks can take a lot of perseverance and patience. Keep it up! |
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Re: Farmers big block
Man, you're doing some nice work on that truck!!
Don't get discouraged about the "one step forward, two steps back" routine. It's the way things seem to go at certain points of the build. Stay on target, and don't let it get you down. I know, it sucks. I've been there many times before, and I completely understand your frustration. It' s expensive and labor-intensive. Sometimes, you've got to take a break for a few days and clear your head. I'm the type of guy who'll put 110% effort into everything, and it really bugs me when I have to undo something I spent so many hours trying to make perfect. Remember this: Whenever you go to a show and see a car or truck that looks like the attention to detail is lacking, it's because that builder hit the "one step forward, two steps back" scenario and decided that it's "good enough as it is, keep on bolting things together". The results are always glaringly obvious.
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Re: Farmers big block
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I assembled the truck after the first paint job and the panels didn't match in color. He painted the panels seperately and on different days . So he repainted the truck assembled on the same day. It looks good know. |
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Thanks for the encouraging words. Like you said just walk away maybe go to a car show and then get back to work. |
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Love the truck! Tail Lights are awesome and look as if they belong! good luck keeping tires on that thing with a BB under the hood!
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WOW! That truck is fantastic! Nothing quite like a BB imo.
VERY VERY VERY nice. TC ![]()
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Re: Farmers big block
nice work coming out great
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Update 8/1/2012
I got the heater box and the hydro brake assy mounted and started installing the steering column. I had to step away from the truck for the last two weeks because the property next to mine came up for sale. I had to buy it because one I don't want neighbor's that close and two it has a great barn that I can put more old trucks in. I have been clearing the land so I can start farming it. I have to get back on the truck because it has to go to the upholster the end of next month. Time to get to work Last edited by 66farmer; 08-03-2012 at 09:30 AM. |
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Re: Farmers big block
Really looking great!!!
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Re: Farmers big block
Can I get some info on what radiator you're using? I'm doing a big block swap and want to ensure that thing stays really cool. Build looks great so far man.
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The only info I have on the radiator because I bought it used it is a C&R . I called C&R they said these radiator is built so the coolent passes in front of the fan twice before exiting. I hope it works.
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Re: Farmers big block
Just went though the whole thread. such nice work and great skills.love the color
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Re: Farmers big block
Did a full read.
Thanks for sellin me those great parts and showing me around your shop and truck. One killer of a truck you made there. |
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Re: Farmers big block
Ok I'm back again (I think I have said that a time or two). I took 2 1/2 months off to repair a barn and clear some land for farming.
In the last few days I was able to get some work done on the '66. Modifide a Buddy Bucket set to fit...and altered the seat backs so they would tilt forward. Had the windshield (clear) and rear glass (bronze) installed. Tomorrow I'm dropping off the seats, visors and steering wheel to start the upholstery process. |
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Re: Farmers big block
The truck's looking great. I'm happy to see you back to work on it. Looking forward to seeing it completed.
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Re: Farmers big block
Looks like you are making great progress. The pics don't do your paint justice. WAY better in person!
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Re: Farmers big block
You are getting your steering wheel upholstered?
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Re: Farmers big block
Had some air brush work done on the truck.
I put the chevrolet on the tail gate so it would look like the emblem I mounted on the glove box. (Could someone tell me what the emblem is off of) The art work on the steps is to give a little respect to the man (my wifes dad)that worked this truck from day one. He was a hell of a fisherman. And the 454 Big Block on the gate is for you guys that pull up behind me (PASS ME IF YOU CAN) |
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DC-541A 210 & 150 "CHEVROLET" script (13") on hood, trunk and side - chrome. DC-541B Same as DC-541A except 15" The script on the tailgate resembles: BA-225 (1953-54) "Chevrolet" on dashboard. (((( I just got one of these and its in the mail )))) Looks really top notch. Can't wait to see it in the shows collecting trophys. |
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Re: Farmers big block
Wow, I really like that tailgate, very cool. The glove box door looks like 57 Chevy 150, and 210 models dash chrome or hood and trunk chrome molding That is a very nice piece you've got there.
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