What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

[Clay54]

Originally Posted by Jesse Z

Sigh, must I do everything for you guys?

OK, I stand corrected, the cresent will fit.

I took a 1/2" extension, cut off the male end and welded a 7/8" nut to it. Works great. You could use the cresent to turn the 7/8 nut.

[Jesse Z]

Originally Posted by Clay54

OK, I stand corrected, the cresent will fit.

I took a 1/2" extension, cut off the male end and welded a 7/8" nut to it. Works great. You could use the cresent to turn the 7/8 nut.

Brilliant!

[evilokc]

spent 2 hours under the trailer with a cut off wheel. im so dirty and nasty. im covered in metal shavings. a spider ran across my EYE! I got the passenger side running board off and the driver side loose of the brackets. the drivers side is still attached to the rear fender but other than that its a go. woot woot.

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by evilokc

spent 2 hours under the trailer with a cut off wheel. im so dirty and nasty. im covered in metal shavings. a spider ran across my EYE!

You should have posted a picture, ha ha!

Yesterday I installed and tentatively adjusted the passenger side fender bolts, then installed the front latch plate.

Today I cleaned, painted and installed the catch plate.

Any tips for adjusting the latch bolt?

[evilokc]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

You should have posted a picture, ha ha!

Yesterday I installed and tentatively adjusted the passenger side fender bolts, then installed the front latch plate.

Today I cleaned, painted and installed the catch plate.

Any tips for adjusting the latch bolt?

looks really nice man. I should have posted a picture. it was a mess. I broke 4 screw drivers and my grinder. had that grinder 6 years. she gave up the ghost today. I went to home depot and warrantied the screw drivers but will have to get me a new grinder.

[mikebte]

Originally Posted by evilokc

spent 2 hours under the trailer with a cut off wheel. im so dirty and nasty. im covered in metal shavings. a spider ran across my EYE! I got the passenger side running board off and the driver side loose of the brackets. the drivers side is still attached to the rear fender but other than that its a go. woot woot.

Lucky to still have an eye! I would have slepped my eye out.
Also,


Ran my defroster ducting and installed my AC orifac tube into the evaporator. After that I had tons of sweat and called that good.

[MARTINSR]

No photos of the five minutes on my truck, did some grinding and cleaning of rust on floor, very close to getting it in primer.

But I also had to make a tool to remove the springs of my Rambler. I made those and they came out great. The springs have little brackets at the top and the bottom for this tool. My SnapOn spring tool wouldn't work, not enough room.

Brian

[evilokc]

got my new 2 row fan pulley to run my a/c compressor, new 18inch fan, severe duty fan clutch, and got my fan shroud ordered. need to get some hardware this week and hoping to have the shroud by the end of the week.

[MARTINSR]

Got out there for a real "Five minutes" tops tonight, welded up some spots I noticed that I missed on the patch at the windshield. Welded, ground, done deal, not much but som-then got done.

Brian

[MiraclePieCo]

Adjusted the fenders and hood gap on the passenger side. Came out real nice. I still have to add the rubber bumpers.

Then I installed my radiator only to discover that despite a previous trial fit my fan was now contacting the lower outlet - wth? Apparently readjusting all the front sheet metal had caused the core support to shift left, creating interference. So I cut about 1/4" off each fan blade and balanced it with a lawnmower blade balancer. Worst case scenario, I go to an electric fan, but I really want to avoid that if possible.

[evilokc]

I started going to the gym at 5am again. its been great because its a good time to drive my truck. the temps are really nice at 5am.so every morning I fire up the deathrattle and head to the gym. great way to start the day.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Adjusted the fenders and hood gap on the passenger side. Came out real nice. I still have to add the rubber bumpers.

Then I installed my radiator only to discover that despite a previous trial fit my fan was now contacting the lower outlet - wth? Apparently readjusting all the front sheet metal had caused the core support to shift left, creating interference. So I cut about 1/4" off each fan blade and balanced it with a lawnmower blade balancer. Worst case scenario, I go to an electric fan, but I really want to avoid that if possible.

Looking good!

Brian

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by evilokc

I started going to the gym at 5am again. its been great because its a good time to drive my truck. the temps are really nice at 5am.so every morning I fire up the deathrattle and head to the gym. great way to start the day.

I walk past a few gyms on my evening walk.

Brian

[Jesse Z]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I walk past a few gyms on my evening walk.

Brian

At my age I'm wishing that I hadn't done so much exercise in my life. All those reps take their toll on your body. Joints are like engines - when they are made they have a finite number of revolutions built in. Use those up and your engine, or your joints, are shot and need rebuilding. From doing so much lifelong exercise my shoulders and knees are worn out. It's like this old joke:

A Wise Chinese Doctor.

Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by Jesse Z

At my age I'm wishing that I hadn't done so much exercise in my life. All those reps take their toll on your body. Joints are like engines - when they are made they have a finite number of revolutions built in. Use those up and your engine, or your joints, are shot and need rebuilding. From doing so much lifelong exercise my shoulders and knees are worn out. It's like this old joke:

A Wise Chinese Doctor.

Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap.

Don't believe that for a minute! There is a balance, keeping your numbers down like Glucose and blood pressure is WAY more important than a little wear. Plus, letting your car set for years and then going to start it and drive it will give you an idea of how opinion is off a bit.

You are right in heavy exercise, things like pumping heavy iron or jogging can be hard on your body, that's for sure. A fast paced walk is pretty easy on joints.

Brian

[evilokc]

My fan shroud came in today. Thats the fastest shipping EVER! Havent opened it today. Need to hit hardware store and look at a grinder

[mikebte]

Originally Posted by evilokc

My fan shroud came in today. Thats the fastest shipping EVER! Havent opened it today. Need to hit hardware store and look at a grinder

Got to love this forum. Brand new parts, immediately takes a grinder to it! Sounds like my kind of project.

[MiraclePieCo]

As usual I'm awaiting mail order parts so I must find other small tasks to keep my build progressing.

My original parking lights were shot. I wanted to convert them into turn signals but the cost was a deal breaker, so I used cheapo truck marker lamps. I fabricated a simple bracket and bolted them in the original park lamp mounting holes. They're dual bulb so will definitely be bright enough, plus they look like they were made to fit.

And at 1/10 the cost of repro turn signals I like the price as much as the looks!

[Boshears]

I like those lights. Good job.

[Matt_50]

That's a great idea on the lights, got any pics of fitment and bracket?

[mikebte]

Made one good fitting set of spark plug wires out of 3 sets, wired up the coolant and oil sensors. Times up for today.

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by Matt_50

That's a great idea on the lights, got any pics of fitment and bracket?

This is the best I can do for a bracket pic. The lights were $2.99 at the local truck stop. Ha ha, I'm guessing on the Stovebolt forum I'd be cursed for such an unoriginal abomination!

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by mikebte

Made one good fitting set of spark plug wires out of 3 sets, wired up the coolant and oil sensors. Times up for today.

I just spent about an hour on your YouTube channel. I'd trade my truck for your Corgi!

[Matt_50]

Thanks, I'm gonna save this idea.

[evilokc]

Originally Posted by mikebte

Got to love this forum. Brand new parts, immediately takes a grinder to it! Sounds like my kind of project.

ha. no no. those are two separate things. I got my fan shroud in the mail today and I need to shop for a grinder. I burned mine up this weekend. although it will take some chopping to wedge this biggo fan in there. its not even installed and the fan has already drawn blood.