What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 58 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evilokc · 08-06-2018, 10:26 PM

got my cut down spacer. I don't know if it was my math or the cut but its still a little long. he took it back to clean it up a little. its a lot closer.

MiraclePieCo · 08-06-2018, 11:24 PM

Today I got my trans cooler installed and plumbed. I put it under the front splash apron at the bottom of the radiator and routed the hoses inside the frame rail. Just used rubber hose, no hard line, but secured it well against vibration so it should last as long as I have a drivers license.

Then I installed my defroster ducts and headlight buckets.

Matt_50 · 08-06-2018, 11:29 PM

Rubber line? How did you secure the lines to the fittings?

MARTINSR · 08-06-2018, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt_50

Rubber line? How did you secure the lines to the fittings?

IF it's the proper high pressure hose it's fine. If it's a fuel line or something NOT GOOD. I personally use two clamps side by side on those hoses, but I am anal.

I started on my re-arranging my garage so I can eliminate the bench (or move it outside) and I need to get some parts storage out of the "cupboard" at the back of the garage to hold my tools I am pulling out of the bench.
Anyway, I am going to put some parts up in the "attic" and I made my "door" to the attic open properly by putting hinges and a latch on it! It was in three pieces held together by the plastic sheeting. LOL The three pieces were held with one screw on each one, you can imagine how hard this was to open. So now it's easy peasy and I can put some stuff up there with normal access.

I also went to the hardware store and got the screws to hold the transmission tunnel in. Screwing that to the floor got me damn excited!

Brian

MARTINSR · 08-06-2018, 11:52 PM

So guys, what is with the holes in the transmission cover? The sides have a nice counter sunk (don't know the right name) for a flat head screw, perfect. The front three have a large round hole that isn't countersunk but the "nut" in the firewall is exactly the same as the others for a #12 sheetmetal screw.

What is up, what kinda screw went there?

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-07-2018, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

So guys, what is with the holes in the transmission cover? The sides have a nice counter sunk (don't know the right name) for a flat head screw, perfect. The front three have a large round hole that isn't countersunk but the "nut" in the firewall is exactly the same as the others for a #12 sheetmetal screw.

What is up, what kinda screw went there?

Brian

Just looked at mine. I used screws with countersunk heads on both so you can't tell the difference. Couldn't understand the front middle hole however; there's no corresponding hole in the floor.
BTW, that's some good looking primer you got on there!

MiraclePieCo · 08-07-2018, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

IF it's the proper high pressure hose it's fine. If it's a fuel line or something NOT GOOD.

Yes, it's actual transmission cooler hose, specifically made for this application. Won't get squishy from constant exposure to trans fluid like fuel line does. According to the dealer, "...it should last the life of the transmission."

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Originally Posted by Matt

Rubber line? How did you secure the lines to the fittings?

The cooler (Hayden 676) came with hose barbs on the inlets, so it's made for rubber hose. See pic below.

MARTINSR · 08-07-2018, 10:02 AM

Thanks, I just put the same screws as the side and I guess I will leave it at that too. Yeah, the center hole, WTH?

Brian

**idbeast** · 08-07-2018, 11:56 PM

Well I haven't posted for a week, but I have been working on the truck... got the shifter installed in the center console, and got the cab rolled on it's back so I can rubberize undercoat it then paint it and clear coat it...

MARTINSR · 08-08-2018, 12:18 AM

Good job, I have been thinking about grabbing a mattress (unfortunately often found on the sidewalks) to roll the cab back on.

I busted my butt for a few hours out there cleaning up to put away stuff and sell stuff too (tools mostly). My God the stuff I have that I haven't touched in 20 years, geeez.

It's all good, I can sell them and buy stuff for the truck.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-08-2018, 03:13 AM

I exhausted myself figuring out the Rubik's Cube of headlight bezel clips so I sat back and admired my truck (excuse the door and hood ajar). I've been working on it for a year now. Mostly just gauges, accessories, wiring and interior left to go.

DeeJayNOLA · 08-10-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I exhausted myself figuring out the Rubik's Cube of headlight bezel clips so I sat back and admired my truck (excuse the door and hood ajar). I've been working on it for a year now. Mostly just gauges, accessories, wiring and interior left to go.

Yeah I had some bezel clips issues with both my old schools and ended putting tape on them both until I get a body shop to get them in better

**idbeast** · 08-09-2018, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Good job, I have been thinking about grabbing a mattress (unfortunately often found on the sidewalks) to roll the cab back on.
Brian

I got lucky a couple months ago, the next door neighbor got a new bed and I asked if I could have the old one and why, she said "sure, but you have to give me a ride in you truck!"

Jim

MARTINSR · 08-10-2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

I got lucky a couple months ago, the next door neighbor got a new bed and I asked if I could have the old one and why, she said "sure, but you have to give me a ride in you truck!"

Jim

LOL, I passed one up last night just a few houses away and now I am sorry I did that.

I got out to the garage and cleaned up a bit and got some ideas on what to do.

Brian

MARTINSR · 08-08-2018, 10:33 AM

Yep, that is how the clips go I believe. Check this out, I have a pair of NOS ones for my truck. Been collecting NOS parts over the years, I have some stuff that would blow your mind.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-09-2018, 02:13 AM

I spent the day cleaning and painting my front bumper brackets, then did a trial fit of the bumper and splash apron. Tomorrow I'll permanently install them. I love the "cow-catcher" look, but I have adjustability to raise the bumper about another inch if measurements determine that scrub line is an issue.

mikebte · 08-09-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I spent the day cleaning and painting my front bumper brackets, then did a trial fit of the bumper and splash apron. Tomorrow I'll permanently install them. I love the "cow-catcher" look, but I have adjustability to raise the bumper about another inch if measurements determine that scrub line is an issue.

That looks freaking awesome

BigDaddyV · 08-09-2018, 10:11 AM

Gave Dudley a set of new shoes.

Black_Sheep · 08-09-2018, 12:20 PM

I got some progress pics from the painter...

MiraclePieCo · 08-10-2018, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I got some progress pics from the painter...

Great color choice!

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Gave Dudley a set of new shoes.

Nice contrast between the paint and the wheels - classic!

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Originally Posted by mikebte

That looks freaking awesome

Thanks! The bumpers and running boards really complete these trucks.

MiraclePieCo · 08-10-2018, 02:04 AM

Today I permanently mounted the front bumper - meaning I can no longer get a jack under the front for the foreseeable future!
By pushing up or down on the bumper before tightening the mounting bolts, one can adjust the height. I set mine for about 5/8-inch of scrub line clearance:

Softpatch · 08-10-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I got some progress pics from the painter...

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mikebte · 08-09-2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Gave Dudley a set of new shoes.

Love white wall tires, make truck look so retro

**idbeast** · 08-09-2018, 09:16 PM

Got the joints resealed and the rubberized undercoating sprayed!

mikebte · 08-10-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

Got the joints resealed and the rubberized undercoating sprayed!

That looks great! What is that? Eastwood?
I have really been over thinking what I am gonna put on the underside of mine this winter, SO many options.

08-06-2018, 11:24 PM	#2
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today I got my trans cooler installed and plumbed. I put it under the front splash apron at the bottom of the radiator and routed the hoses inside the frame rail. Just used rubber hose, no hard line, but secured it well against vibration so it should last as long as I have a drivers license. Then I installed my defroster ducts and headlight buckets. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 08-07-2018 at 03:22 AM.

08-06-2018, 11:29 PM	#3
Matt_50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Joshua, Texas. Posts: 1,303	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Rubber line? How did you secure the lines to the fittings? __________________ 1950 Build

08-06-2018, 11:52 PM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 So guys, what is with the holes in the transmission cover? The sides have a nice counter sunk (don't know the right name) for a flat head screw, perfect. The front three have a large round hole that isn't countersunk but the "nut" in the firewall is exactly the same as the others for a #12 sheetmetal screw. What is up, what kinda screw went there? 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"

08-07-2018, 10:02 AM	#8
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Thanks, I just put the same screws as the side and I guess I will leave it at that too. Yeah, the center hole, WTH? 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"

08-07-2018, 11:56 PM	#9
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well I haven't posted for a week, but I have been working on the truck... got the shifter installed in the center console, and got the cab rolled on it's back so I can rubberize undercoat it then paint it and clear coat it... Attached Images

08-06-2018, 10:26 PM	#1
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 got my cut down spacer. I don't know if it was my math or the cut but its still a little long. he took it back to clean it up a little. its a lot closer.

08-08-2018, 12:18 AM	#10
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Good job, I have been thinking about grabbing a mattress (unfortunately often found on the sidewalks) to roll the cab back on. I busted my butt for a few hours out there cleaning up to put away stuff and sell stuff too (tools mostly). My God the stuff I have that I haven't touched in 20 years, geeez. It's all good, I can sell them and buy stuff for the truck. 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"

08-08-2018, 03:13 AM	#11
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I exhausted myself figuring out the Rubik's Cube of headlight bezel clips so I sat back and admired my truck (excuse the door and hood ajar). I've been working on it for a year now. Mostly just gauges, accessories, wiring and interior left to go. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 08-08-2018 at 03:19 AM.

08-08-2018, 10:33 AM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Yep, that is how the clips go I believe. Check this out, I have a pair of NOS ones for my truck. Been collecting NOS parts over the years, I have some stuff that would blow your mind. 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"

08-09-2018, 02:13 AM	#16
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I spent the day cleaning and painting my front bumper brackets, then did a trial fit of the bumper and splash apron. Tomorrow I'll permanently install them. I love the "cow-catcher" look, but I have adjustability to raise the bumper about another inch if measurements determine that scrub line is an issue. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 08-09-2018 at 02:30 AM.

08-09-2018, 10:11 AM	#18
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Gave Dudley a set of new shoes. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

08-09-2018, 12:20 PM	#19
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 I got some progress pics from the painter... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-10-2018, 02:04 AM	#21
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today I permanently mounted the front bumper - meaning I can no longer get a jack under the front for the foreseeable future! By pushing up or down on the bumper before tightening the mounting bolts, one can adjust the height. I set mine for about 5/8-inch of scrub line clearance: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-09-2018, 09:16 PM	#24
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the joints resealed and the rubberized undercoating sprayed! Attached Images



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