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[gdavis]

Today I didn't do anything on the old girl. Just looking for parts and selling parts on the parts board.

[gdavis]

Today I went out to the shop and I couldn't believe my eyes. The vent windows was still in the same place where I left them. No one went and finshed them for me. So, I started replaceing the rubbers and ribbits and before I knew what happened it was finished. I only got one side done. But at least it is finished. There are a few scratches on the frames. So I will have to touch them up. I painted the lower part that fits in the door black to cover the scratches. It is below the top of the door anyway.
Tomorrow I will be going to get a few parts from a friends house.
head light switch
wiper switch
vent window frame
set of horns
ing. switch
and dash with gages
After I get back I need to re-install the e-brake cable that I removied when cutting the holes in the cross member.
If I have enough time I need to clean up the shop it is a mess.

[dfwright]

The vent window looks good! I've spent the last two days cleaning up the colossal mess in my own work shop. It's amazing how fast the clutter and dirt pile up!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by dfwright

The vent window looks good! I've spent the last two days cleaning up the colossal mess in my own work shop. It's amazing how fast the clutter and dirt pile up!

Yea I know how messy a shop can get. I am the only one working in it. You would think it would stay a little cleaner.

[Xeen]

I'm glad to see you are getting the door glass done, here pretty soon you will have all the glass in the truck.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

I'm glad to see you are getting the door glass done, here pretty soon you will have all the glass in the truck.

I ran into a snag. I broke one of the vent frame stud off so I need a another frame that I can paint. But I will get her done sooner or later.

[gdavis]

I was going to work on the truck today but got side tracted. I started putting plywood on the exterior wall of my shop extention. I got tired of looking at it un -finshed. Then I will install hardee board siding over the plywood. So I will be working on the shop for the next couple of days. Unless I get side tracted again.

[gdavis]

I finshed putting up the plywood around the shop. Monday I will install the door and then i can get back to the truck.

[cubber]

That's good, George. Gotta take care of the shop!

[gdavis]

are you still coming to Fl. this month

[cubber]

Originally Posted by gdavis

are you still coming to Fl. this month

Yes. Should be in your area on the 29th or 30th.

PS, the vent windows look good!

[gdavis]

Nothing done on the truck today. rain off and on all day long. So I worked on getting the shop fixed back up.

[gdavis]

got my tooth pulled today. so good night

[cubber]

Hope it heals up soon! Sweet relief!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

Hope it heals up soon! Sweet relief!

thanks man I am gad that is over with. (tooth)

[gdavis]

Today I went and found a drivers side vent window frame. So tomorrow I will tear it apart and sand blast the frame. Don't know when I will paint the frame yet. I hate to get all the paint ready for just that little bit of work. I will install the new red sway bar bushings tomorrow I know. Had to move the air compresser to the back of the shop and run a longer electric wire to the compresser. Also a longer wire for the welder also to the back of the shop. felling a lot better now since the tooth is gone.

[gdavis]

If any of you guys need a wiring diagram for a HEI truck let me know and I will send you one.

[gdavis]

Today I was going to work on my truck. But I got a call and had to return to work for a week. So I guess my truck will have to wait. Got to build 4 counter tops and a bridge for a pond.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today I was going to work on my truck. But I got a call and had to return to work for a week. So I guess my truck will have to wait. Got to build 4 counter tops and a bridge for a pond.

Truck money! Sounds like a good deal to me.

[gdavis]

nothing to report today. Sunday and took it easy.

[gdavis]

My drive shaft carrier bearing came in today.


I am working on another project for a couple. Building 4 counter tops this week. So not to much will get done on the truck. At least I will be able to order a wiring harness. I finshed installing the 2 inch insulation boards in the ceiling and walls in the shop. It will be nice and cool for the rest of the summer and warn this winter.

[gdavis]

Today I had to wait for the materials for the counter tops to get here so I installed the red poly front sway bar bushings. It was good to work on the old girl. It seems like a long time since I have done anything to her.
here is the picture before I installed the bushings.
Here is the sway bar bushings installed in the truck. It shows a lot of dust and sand everywhere.

[dfwright]

Looking good!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by dfwright

Looking good!

Thanks man. I am working on the hood this week after work at night.

[gdavis]

This working everyday is for the birds or for the young. I will be glad when this project is over with. (counter tops that is) I enjoy working on my truck. I ordered a rebuilt dash cluster today. It takes three weeks to rebuild and ship it. I first have to ship my old dash cluster and he builds it with all new parts and gages and sets the speetometer to zero. I will post pictures when it comes in. Just another step into finshing this project.