What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 07-18-2018, 12:16 AM

Got the cowl vent working, the hinges were rusted solid, found this the other day. They were so solid I didn't think it was a moving part, thought the hinges bolted to these "brackets" under the dash. :P So I had to heat them up red hot to get the rust loosened up so they would move. I have to tell you, I miss the cowl vent while driving down the road, I use to love opening it up, can't wait to do it again!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 07-18-2018, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have to tell you, I miss the cowl vent while driving down the road, I use to love opening it up, can't wait to do it again!
Brian

Some POS PO filled mine in!

mikebte · 07-18-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have to tell you, I miss the cowl vent while driving down the road, I use to love opening it up, can't wait to do it again!

Brian

Agreed, one of the best times cruising was with the vents open. O course, after the debris cleared out.

nvrdone · 07-18-2018, 09:22 AM

that's part of the 2-2-65 a/c system - 2 windows, 2 vents & 65 mph!!

MARTINSR · 07-18-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

that's part of the 2-2-65 a/c system - 2 windows, 2 vents & 65 mph!!

Yeah vent windows are AMAZING for moving air aren't they! Got one piece windows in the truck so the cowl vent will be all I have.

Brian

vintovka · 07-18-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Yeah vent windows are AMAZING for moving air aren't they! Got one piece windows in the truck so the cowl vent will be all I have.

Brian

Dunno about that. I rarely use vent windows just the cowl vent and crack the side windows OR open the new rear slider. Again we are on the coast (ocean front) and hot days a real rarity (thank god).

pvienneau · 07-18-2018, 03:40 PM

Picked up a 49 drive train today to rebuild to a 3.55. Guy said come and get it before I go to the dump. He is a really nice guy. This way I can have original and a 3.55.

MiraclePieCo · 07-18-2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pvienneau

Picked up a 49 drive train today to rebuild to a 3.55. Guy said come and get it before I go to the dump. He is a really nice guy. This way I can have original and a 3.55.

That's cool!

evilokc · 07-18-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

That's cool!

do any of you guys need an original rear? I have one. its not doing me any good

Black_Sheep · 07-18-2018, 09:11 PM

Day 4 of not doing anything on my truck. While it's in paint jail the garage is getting a makeover. Yesterday was spent assembling a bunch of storage cabinets, today the drywall guys are mudding and taping. The walls should be finished on Friday so painting can get done over the weekend.

MiraclePieCo · 07-18-2018, 10:34 PM

Spent the whole day trying to align the fender and hood.

When it comes to adjusting the front sheet metal on these trucks I've come to the conclusion that while the actual fit may not change, after several hours of frustration your perception of it does.

MARTINSR · 07-19-2018, 12:10 AM

That is looking DAMN good actually, DAMN good.

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-19-2018, 12:11 AM

Got out to the garage and made a patch for the cowl top, it'll need some fine tuning of course but got her close.

Brian

GreasyLikeaBurger · 07-19-2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got out to the garage and made a patch for the cowl top, it'll need some fine tuning of course but got her close.

Brian

Clean work. I have rot on both left and right lower windshield. I might just end up getting a replacement panel and cutting out what I need.
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MiraclePieCo · 07-19-2018, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That is looking DAMN good actually, DAMN good.

Brian

Thanks Brian. However I still have the passenger side to do :-(

Do you have your own sheet metal brake for making those bends, or just put it in a vise?

MARTINSR · 07-19-2018, 09:40 AM

I have a cheap brake, but it works like crap. I used a vice with a pair of one inch angle iron. Bend the middle one, using a spoon to gently do it. Then the bend on either side of that center I use piece of quarter inch by 1.5 inch flat stock and just whack it with the hammer.

Andrew, I can walk you through it if you want to give it a try. You will also need a shrinker/stretcher.

Brian

GreasyLikeaBurger · 07-20-2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have a cheap brake, but it works like crap. I used a vice with a pair of one inch angle iron. Bend the middle one, using a spoon to gently do it. Then the bend on either side of that center I use piece of quarter inch by 1.5 inch flat stock and just whack it with the hammer.

Andrew, I can walk you through it if you want to give it a try. You will also need a shrinker/stretcher.

Brian

Hey Brian, appreciate the offer. Right now I have zero room in the garage for anymore equipment. I have a small 2 car garage thats not deep enough even for my truck, I need to remove the bumpers and bumper brackets to be able to close the garage door. Plus add in the 3 motorcycles I shoe horned in around it, and its almost impossible to get around it to work on. Reminds me, I need to sell some stuff to fund this project further.

Will probably start a build tread soon. Just trying to inventory what I have, what I thought I had and what I need to still get. My memory is very cloudy of what I thought I parked in the storage garage 20 years ago.

MARTINSR · 07-20-2018, 12:47 AM

My "five minute a day" plan is WORKING! I go out there to just fine tune the patch, that's it, then I think, ok, I will tack weld it in place, then ok, I will weld it, I finished it! WHOOO HOOOO!

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-20-2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GreasyLikeaBurger

Hey Brian, appreciate the offer. Right now I have zero room in the garage for anymore equipment. I have a small 2 car garage thats not deep enough even for my truck, I need to remove the bumpers and bumper brackets to be able to close the garage door. Plus add in the 3 motorcycles I shoe horned in around it, and its almost impossible to get around it to work on. Reminds me, I need to sell some stuff to fund this project further.

Will probably start a build tread soon. Just trying to inventory what I have, what I thought I had and what I need to still get. My memory is very cloudy of what I thought I parked in the storage garage 20 years ago.

OMG I can't believe what I have found that I forgot I had! OMG it happens to me over and over!

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-20-2018, 01:20 AM

An old car friend of mine (my oldest car friend, met him while riding my mini bike) came by and took this photo.

Brian

evilokc · 07-20-2018, 08:58 AM

anyone know what size socket I need to remove factory running board bolts? I remember them being a common size but I don't want to get out to the yard and find they are a star bolt or something.

58APACHEE · 07-20-2018, 10:38 AM

I believe they are either 3/4" or 1/2" socket if that narrows it down for you!

58APACHEE · 07-20-2018, 10:43 AM

Made a couple of Stainless Steel 1/4" thk "FLEETSIDE" emblems for my 58.

if anyone is interested in a pair let me know

MARTINSR · 07-20-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 58APACHEE

Made a couple of Stainless Steel 1/4" thk "FLEETSIDE" emblems for my 58.

if anyone is interested in a pair let me know

How about others?

Brian

58APACHEE · 07-20-2018, 01:18 PM

MARTINSR Like?

07-18-2018, 12:16 AM	#1351
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the cowl vent working, the hinges were rusted solid, found this the other day. They were so solid I didn't think it was a moving part, thought the hinges bolted to these "brackets" under the dash. :P So I had to heat them up red hot to get the rust loosened up so they would move. I have to tell you, I miss the cowl vent while driving down the road, I use to love opening it up, can't wait to do it again! 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"

07-18-2018, 09:22 AM	#1354
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 that's part of the 2-2-65 a/c system - 2 windows, 2 vents & 65 mph!!

07-18-2018, 03:40 PM	#1357
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Picked up a 49 drive train today to rebuild to a 3.55. Guy said come and get it before I go to the dump. He is a really nice guy. This way I can have original and a 3.55. __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

07-18-2018, 09:11 PM	#1360
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 Day 4 of not doing anything on my truck. While it's in paint jail the garage is getting a makeover. Yesterday was spent assembling a bunch of storage cabinets, today the drywall guys are mudding and taping. The walls should be finished on Friday so painting can get done over the weekend. Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

07-18-2018, 10:34 PM	#1361
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Spent the whole day trying to align the fender and hood. When it comes to adjusting the front sheet metal on these trucks I've come to the conclusion that while the actual fit may not change, after several hours of frustration your perception of it does. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 07-18-2018 at 10:47 PM.

07-19-2018, 12:10 AM	#1362
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 is looking DAMN good actually, DAMN good. 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"

07-19-2018, 12:11 AM	#1363
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got out to the garage and made a patch for the cowl top, it'll need some fine tuning of course but got her close. 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"

07-19-2018, 09:40 AM	#1366
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 have a cheap brake, but it works like crap. I used a vice with a pair of one inch angle iron. Bend the middle one, using a spoon to gently do it. Then the bend on either side of that center I use piece of quarter inch by 1.5 inch flat stock and just whack it with the hammer. Andrew, I can walk you through it if you want to give it a try. You will also need a shrinker/stretcher. 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"

07-20-2018, 12:47 AM	#1368
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My "five minute a day" plan is WORKING! I go out there to just fine tune the patch, that's it, then I think, ok, I will tack weld it in place, then ok, I will weld it, I finished it! WHOOO HOOOO! 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"

07-20-2018, 01:20 AM	#1370
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 An old car friend of mine (my oldest car friend, met him while riding my mini bike) came by and took this photo. 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"

07-20-2018, 08:58 AM	#1371
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 anyone know what size socket I need to remove factory running board bolts? I remember them being a common size but I don't want to get out to the yard and find they are a star bolt or something.

07-20-2018, 10:38 AM	#1372
58APACHEE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 40	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I believe they are either 3/4" or 1/2" socket if that narrows it down for you!

07-20-2018, 10:43 AM	#1373
58APACHEE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 40	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Made a couple of Stainless Steel 1/4" thk "FLEETSIDE" emblems for my 58. if anyone is interested in a pair let me know Attached Images

07-20-2018, 01:18 PM	#1375
58APACHEE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 40	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 MARTINSR Like?



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