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lowdownstar · 10-10-2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by arturo7

Ha! One of my former customers, whom I had written off as a loss, sent me a payment today. Although it was 2 years late, it will only take me 2 days to spend it.

Picked up an AAW harness today and plan to buy a front disc kit tomorrow. Looks like the project may be finished sooner than expected...

good for you!!!

Ray

51 okie · 10-10-2012, 12:54 PM

Well I haven't done anything on her today but today marks 2 years since I got her. She's gone from this...... to this. Not much different on the outside but it's what's inside that counts. Happy trucking!!

OrrieG · 10-12-2012, 08:52 PM

Painted my old truck steering wheel and other small parts. Pic doesn't show it but its metallic black. In the before pic you can't see how bad it was cracked, every spoke had big cracks on each end. I have about 12 hours in on the repair and paint.

Daze57 · 10-13-2012, 02:52 AM

great lookin wheel

Bardahl · 10-13-2012, 03:27 AM

Oops

wuss721 · 10-13-2012, 10:35 AM

Yesterday I installed a cassette deck in my dads 53 suburban. Yes a cassette deck that's what he wanted. Here are some pictures of what I did.

I used these 4" speakers

The test fit

Here it is welded in place. I learned never to use a welder on an extension cord no good

Here it is put back together and those speakers sound good. All that for under $50. My dad was at work so when he came home we went out and drove around.

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rollinrooster · 10-13-2012, 07:59 PM

tapped the threads in my feshly painted motor.

mknittle · 10-13-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinrooster

tapped the threads in my feshly painted motor.

Looks good in green! nice for a change.

Oklahoma_k5 · 10-13-2012, 11:05 PM

Took out what I did two weeks ago moving one side back so it was square.

Mostly I spent the Day asking myself, "why didn't I take the Cab off when I started?" If id done that I could have x'd out the whole frame in the beginning. Just because the front is square doesn't mean the rest is too.

mknittle · 10-14-2012, 09:39 PM

I unexpectedly got a spot in the shop for a while. my dad and I got the cab off and I drilled out a few rivets. tomorrow i will get the last two runningboard hangers off and make the backing plates to weld some nuts to. that way i can bolt the hangers on. I also need to modify my trans crossmember so I can box the center section of the frame. Hopefully I can get some more odds and ends tied up while i have a nice floor to work on.

Chevrolaine · 10-14-2012, 10:29 PM

Pushed it outside for the winter.

lowdownstar · 10-15-2012, 06:35 AM

got my starter back, all rebuilt and working well, truck is running and all is well.

Ray

mknittle · 10-15-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

got my starter back, all rebuilt and working well, truck is running and all is well.

Ray

That's what we like to hear

lowdownstar · 10-15-2012, 11:16 AM

Thanks buddy

and i didn't have to change the fly wheel!!! ya whooooo
next is new fuel lines and i can start on the body work over the winter....

fun fun fun lol

mknittle · 10-15-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Thanks buddy

and i didn't have to change the fly wheel!!! ya whooooo
next is new fuel lines and i can start on the body work over the winter....

fun fun fun lol

wow a bonus too

Don't you love it when things just sort of fall into place!

mknittle · 10-15-2012, 09:28 PM

I didn't get as far as I thought i would most ly because I took the cab mounts off. the idea is it will save time and effort in the ling run by making it easier to clean up the parts.
I also fixed a bent spot in the frame where the running board mount bottomed out on something. oh well always something to do

Chris. · 10-15-2012, 10:42 PM

the entire bed, hood, hood latch panel, radiator, and Terrible half a** wiring are missing off of my 50 now I'll probably be starting a build thread soon

vwjohnny · 10-15-2012, 11:21 PM

Worked on filling the not needed holes in the firewall, ordered drop springs and a few other goodies.
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Daze57 · 10-16-2012, 02:16 AM

chevrolaine

''Pushed it outside for the winter''

no offense sir but i would push both inside for the winter - very nice trucks

yossarian19 · 10-16-2012, 03:22 PM

Yesterday, but, got the old motor & trans out of it.

lowdownstar · 10-16-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

I didn't get as far as I thought i would most ly because I took the cab mounts off. the idea is it will save time and effort in the ling run by making it easier to clean up the parts.
I also fixed a bent spot in the frame where the running board mount bottomed out on something. oh well always something to do

ok lets start taking some pictures of all this work! i would love to see what you are doing, i love how nice everything is coming out.

Ray

mknittle · 10-17-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

ok lets start taking some pictures of all this work! i would love to see what you are doing, i love how nice everything is coming out.

Ray

Yeah, I was thinking about that this morning.Now that it is somewhat cleaned up. There was a frame under all that dirt!

lowdownstar · 10-17-2012, 03:44 PM

funny how that works when you remove all that dirt!!! lol
keep up the nice work

Ray

yossarian19 · 10-17-2012, 03:56 PM

Got the old gas tank out & the (nasty) carpet removed from the cab. Also noticed that the previous owner, my girlfriend's brother, had been driving with only half of the seat bolts in. Apparently he liked the "recline" function this gave him...

Russell Ashley · 10-19-2012, 04:55 PM

I finished my a/c install and went for a drive. Very cool (literally, LOL).

10-10-2012, 12:54 PM	#1352
51 okie Active Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 104	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Well I haven't done anything on her today but today marks 2 years since I got her. She's gone from this...... to this. Not much different on the outside but it's what's inside that counts. Happy trucking!! Attached Images

10-12-2012, 08:52 PM	#1353
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Painted my old truck steering wheel and other small parts. Pic doesn't show it but its metallic black. In the before pic you can't see how bad it was cracked, every spoke had big cracks on each end. I have about 12 hours in on the repair and paint. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-13-2012, 02:52 AM	#1354
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? great lookin wheel

10-13-2012, 03:27 AM	#1355
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Oops Last edited by Bardahl; 10-13-2012 at 03:29 AM. Reason: wrong year !!

10-13-2012, 10:35 AM	#1356
wuss721 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: McFarland, CA Posts: 55	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Yesterday I installed a cassette deck in my dads 53 suburban. Yes a cassette deck that's what he wanted. Here are some pictures of what I did. I used these 4" speakers The test fit Here it is welded in place. I learned never to use a welder on an extension cord no good Here it is put back together and those speakers sound good. All that for under $50. My dad was at work so when he came home we went out and drove around. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

10-13-2012, 07:59 PM	#1357
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? tapped the threads in my feshly painted motor. Attached Images

10-13-2012, 11:05 PM	#1359
Oklahoma_k5 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 49	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took out what I did two weeks ago moving one side back so it was square. Mostly I spent the Day asking myself, "why didn't I take the Cab off when I started?" If id done that I could have x'd out the whole frame in the beginning. Just because the front is square doesn't mean the rest is too.

10-14-2012, 09:39 PM	#1360
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I unexpectedly got a spot in the shop for a while. my dad and I got the cab off and I drilled out a few rivets. tomorrow i will get the last two runningboard hangers off and make the backing plates to weld some nuts to. that way i can bolt the hangers on. I also need to modify my trans crossmember so I can box the center section of the frame. Hopefully I can get some more odds and ends tied up while i have a nice floor to work on. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-14-2012, 10:29 PM	#1361
Chevrolaine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Various Barns in N. Illinois. Posts: 22	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Pushed it outside for the winter.

10-15-2012, 06:35 AM	#1362
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? got my starter back, all rebuilt and working well, truck is running and all is well. Ray

10-15-2012, 11:16 AM	#1364
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks buddy and i didn't have to change the fly wheel!!! ya whooooo next is new fuel lines and i can start on the body work over the winter.... fun fun fun lol

10-15-2012, 09:28 PM	#1366
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I didn't get as far as I thought i would most ly because I took the cab mounts off. the idea is it will save time and effort in the ling run by making it easier to clean up the parts. I also fixed a bent spot in the frame where the running board mount bottomed out on something. oh well always something to do __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-15-2012, 10:42 PM	#1367
Chris. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: levittown pa Posts: 228	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? the entire bed, hood, hood latch panel, radiator, and Terrible half a** wiring are missing off of my 50 now I'll probably be starting a build thread soon

10-15-2012, 11:21 PM	#1368
vwjohnny Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 52	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Worked on filling the not needed holes in the firewall, ordered drop springs and a few other goodies. Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2012, 02:16 AM	#1369
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? chevrolaine ''Pushed it outside for the winter'' no offense sir but i would push both inside for the winter - very nice trucks



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10-16-2012, 03:22 PM	#1370
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Yesterday, but, got the old motor & trans out of it.

10-17-2012, 03:44 PM	#1373
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? funny how that works when you remove all that dirt!!! lol keep up the nice work Ray

10-17-2012, 03:56 PM	#1374
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the old gas tank out & the (nasty) carpet removed from the cab. Also noticed that the previous owner, my girlfriend's brother, had been driving with only half of the seat bolts in. Apparently he liked the "recline" function this gave him...

10-19-2012, 04:55 PM	#1375
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I finished my a/c install and went for a drive. Very cool (literally, LOL). Attached Images

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