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lower50's · 05-09-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice overflow. weird the bag did that. airlift? is that why you swapped them?

Thanks. Ya airlift bags. Ya didn't like the crack, probably due to the fact I run at 110psi? but they have been in there for just over 2 years, so I figure I'll change them out to prevent problems.

lower50's · 05-09-2017, 04:09 PM

Today I finished up my jack mount. The wheels are on a piece of angle iron and the front slides under some flat bar held up with 2x 3/8" nuts. Then I just use some tie wraps to keep it from bouncing. Now I can bring my jack with me

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99 to Life · 05-09-2017, 04:23 PM

killer

RockinKees · 05-09-2017, 05:11 PM

Window tint looks great!
I like your jack mount, I Maybe steal this idea from you if you don't mind.
Your full of great ideas!!

**Advanced Design** · 05-09-2017, 08:48 PM

Great idea on the jack mount!

lower50's · 05-10-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

killer

I feel more prepared now.

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Window tint looks great!
I like your jack mount, I Maybe steal this idea from you if you don't mind.
Your full of great ideas!!

Thanks. For sure you can steal the idea if you want. I don't have a patent on it yet LOL

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Great idea on the jack mount!

I got sick of it kicking around in my shop then throwing it in the trailer when we go somewhere. I also wanted it easy to put in and out.

lower50's · 05-10-2017, 04:24 PM

So today I tackled the cab door wind lance or cab weather strip. I heard it's a real pain in the donkey's rear, but found a cool idea. I made a little tool that was similar to the rubber profile that I could slide down the channel. It will open up the channel and make sure it is clear. Then I started at the back top and worked sliding the rubber forward using WD40 as lube. Then I trimmed the back part to length and slid it straight down. All in it took 3 hrs (tool and both doors)
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65sub · 05-10-2017, 08:33 PM

Good work on the jack mount. I think I'll have to consider something similar for my truck.

lower50's · 05-10-2017, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Good work on the jack mount. I think I'll have to consider something similar for my truck.

Thanks it's good so far. I have to use this kind of jack because nothing else is low enough or strong enough to lift my truck when it is on the ground.

lower50's · 05-10-2017, 09:11 PM

Small update Just ordered my cruise control

http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-10-2017, 09:14 PM

Maybe you could try the low profile harbor freight floor jack? I have a snapon one and it is awesome. It's the only jack I can fit under my 40 and Corvette without driving on blocks of wood. Back to the HF jack, they claim it is better than the snapon jack. I doubt it but it may be something to consider if you need a jack for the garage or at home.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-...uty-63183.html

Apparently snap-on is suing HF over this jack right now. They sure look similar......

I used a rostra cc kit on a diesel conversion once. It was a really nice unit.

lower50's · 05-11-2017, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Maybe you could try the low profile harbor freight floor jack? I have a snapon one and it is awesome. It's the only jack I can fit under my 40 and Corvette without driving on blocks of wood. Back to the HF jack, they claim it is better than the snapon jack. I doubt it but it may be something to consider if you need a jack for the garage or at home.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-...uty-63183.html

Apparently snap-on is suing HF over this jack right now. They sure look similar......

I used a rostra cc kit on a diesel conversion once. It was a really nice unit.

Thanks Ryan I have a regular 3T floor jack for at home work's great on all my vehicles. This little one is just to carry with the truck.
As for the Rostra cc, thanks for the feed back I have heard lots of good things. It will make it nice being we have 2 trips planed in the US this year. Columbus OH in July (340mi) one way and going back to Charolett NC in October (760mi) one way. Plus all the other trips in Ontario.

rusty76 · 05-11-2017, 07:05 PM

I was thinking about your little jack and it made me think of my mom. My mom carries a small floor jack in the back of her car. Smart cookie.

OutlawDrifter · 05-18-2017, 12:14 PM

I've been creeping around this thread for quite some time. I really like how the bed wood turned out! Great build.

lower50's · 05-25-2017, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I was thinking about your little jack and it made me think of my mom. My mom carries a small floor jack in the back of her car. Smart cookie.

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

I've been creeping around this thread for quite some time. I really like how the bed wood turned out! Great build.

Thanks Guys

lower50's · 05-25-2017, 01:49 AM

Well my cruse control unit came in I'm hoping to install that next week. This weekend I'm taking the truck to my pinstriper to get some lettering done on the doors, he is about 2.5 hrs away. And And we have a new family member..... Our french bulldog named CJ (after my 50 year old Jeep CJ5) he is 11 weeks old. Just got him Monday afternoon.
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**oldman3** · 05-25-2017, 08:25 AM

lower, can't wait to see the doors done, CJ is a nice looking pup...Jim

99 to Life · 05-25-2017, 10:42 AM

congrats on the pup. with all your driving I can see cruise coming in handy.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2017, 06:52 PM

CJ is a cutie!

lower50's · 05-25-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

lower, can't wait to see the doors done, CJ is a nice looking pup...Jim

Thanks Jim I'm excited to see them myself. CJ has been following me around like a shadow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

congrats on the pup. with all your driving I can see cruise coming in handy.

Thanks Going to Columbus in July and Charlotte again in October it will be great.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

CJ is a cutie!

He has been doing great too.

lower50's · 05-25-2017, 11:32 PM

First car show this year will be Unfinished Nationals June 4th in Paris Ont. then taking the fam to Vanfest for the weekend in Aylmer Ont. June 9-11. That will be our first camping of the year too. Maybe I'll see some of you there.

lower50's · 05-29-2017, 05:56 PM

Had a great drive up and back from my friend Adams place "Petts pinstriping"
CJ our new puppy was a super star, he fell asleep about 5 min into the drives.
The truck turned out amazing I'm so happy with how it turned out. He even was able to uncover the original lettering on the passenger side of the hood, 65 year old paint is amazing. 1st pic is my truck when it was in service
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lower50's · 05-29-2017, 06:00 PM

In our travels we came across this little nugget of heaven. They are all for sale and don't seem to bad of price. We stopped in and talked to the guy over a beer for about 45 min on our way home.
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MIKESAD50 · 05-29-2017, 07:20 PM

The signage came out awesome, cool to uncover the original.

**oldman3** · 05-29-2017, 07:23 PM

Lower, looks great. Nice pics of the surviors...Jim

05-09-2017, 04:09 PM	#1427
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Today I finished up my jack mount. The wheels are on a piece of angle iron and the front slides under some flat bar held up with 2x 3/8" nuts. Then I just use some tie wraps to keep it from bouncing. Now I can bring my jack with me __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-09-2017, 04:23 PM	#1428
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build killer __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-09-2017, 05:11 PM	#1429
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 52 GMC Build Window tint looks great! I like your jack mount, I Maybe steal this idea from you if you don't mind. Your full of great ideas!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

05-09-2017, 08:48 PM	#1430
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Great idea on the jack mount! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-10-2017, 04:24 PM	#1432
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So today I tackled the cab door wind lance or cab weather strip. I heard it's a real pain in the donkey's rear, but found a cool idea. I made a little tool that was similar to the rubber profile that I could slide down the channel. It will open up the channel and make sure it is clear. Then I started at the back top and worked sliding the rubber forward using WD40 as lube. Then I trimmed the back part to length and slid it straight down. All in it took 3 hrs (tool and both doors) __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-10-2017, 08:33 PM	#1433
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My 52 GMC Build Good work on the jack mount. I think I'll have to consider something similar for my truck. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

05-10-2017, 09:11 PM	#1435
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Small update Just ordered my cruise control http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-10-2017, 09:14 PM	#1436
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build Maybe you could try the low profile harbor freight floor jack? I have a snapon one and it is awesome. It's the only jack I can fit under my 40 and Corvette without driving on blocks of wood. Back to the HF jack, they claim it is better than the snapon jack. I doubt it but it may be something to consider if you need a jack for the garage or at home. https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-...uty-63183.html Apparently snap-on is suing HF over this jack right now. They sure look similar...... I used a rostra cc kit on a diesel conversion once. It was a really nice unit. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-11-2017, 07:05 PM	#1438
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build I was thinking about your little jack and it made me think of my mom. My mom carries a small floor jack in the back of her car. Smart cookie. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

05-18-2017, 12:14 PM	#1439
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,783	Re: My 52 GMC Build I've been creeping around this thread for quite some time. I really like how the bed wood turned out! Great build. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

05-25-2017, 01:49 AM	#1441
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well my cruse control unit came in I'm hoping to install that next week. This weekend I'm taking the truck to my pinstriper to get some lettering done on the doors, he is about 2.5 hrs away. And And we have a new family member..... Our french bulldog named CJ (after my 50 year old Jeep CJ5) he is 11 weeks old. Just got him Monday afternoon. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-25-2017, 08:25 AM	#1442
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build lower, can't wait to see the doors done, CJ is a nice looking pup...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-25-2017, 10:42 AM	#1443
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build congrats on the pup. with all your driving I can see cruise coming in handy. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-25-2017, 06:52 PM	#1444
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build CJ is a cutie! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-25-2017, 11:32 PM	#1446
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build First car show this year will be Unfinished Nationals June 4th in Paris Ont. then taking the fam to Vanfest for the weekend in Aylmer Ont. June 9-11. That will be our first camping of the year too. Maybe I'll see some of you there. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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05-29-2017, 05:56 PM	#1447
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Had a great drive up and back from my friend Adams place "Petts pinstriping" CJ our new puppy was a super star, he fell asleep about 5 min into the drives. The truck turned out amazing I'm so happy with how it turned out. He even was able to uncover the original lettering on the passenger side of the hood, 65 year old paint is amazing. 1st pic is my truck when it was in service __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-29-2017, 06:00 PM	#1448
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build In our travels we came across this little nugget of heaven. They are all for sale and don't seem to bad of price. We stopped in and talked to the guy over a beer for about 45 min on our way home. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-29-2017, 07:20 PM	#1449
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: My 52 GMC Build The signage came out awesome, cool to uncover the original. __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

05-29-2017, 07:23 PM	#1450
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lower, looks great. Nice pics of the surviors...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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