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08-24-2010, 02:07 AM | #1 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Not today, because I slept all day in preparation for work tonight, but Sunday afternoon and evening. Had a successful junkyard run, and got some progress on disassembly of the parts donor truck.
Junkyard score: '85 1 Ton Chevy front, and '86 Iroc Z rear. Engine is almost ready to yank, just got to wheel it into the shop and get underneath. Got the bench out, and it really isn't in too bad of shape. Just needs a new cover. |
08-26-2010, 05:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Finished fabrication of radiusing the rear bed rails
Filled the stock tailgate latch openings, added the 1-1/2" pipe extensions, fit-up, welded and ground everything flush. Worked out pretty well. Probably 12-15 hours worth of work in total. |
08-18-2010, 09:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I got it runnin with no smoke today!!! Woo hoo
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08-20-2010, 10:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I got her running again...and figured out I have a lot more work.
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08-20-2010, 11:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Drove it like I stole it home from work.....
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08-21-2010, 12:33 AM | #6 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Finished up the truck and spent the day cruising around localy with my special lady and the dog. Ready for Woodward Dream Cruise tomorrow
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08-21-2010, 05:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Didn't get anything done on the truck but i did my my other project painted today.
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08-22-2010, 09:09 AM | #8 |
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That's going to be sharp when you're finished. I want a gas pump for the garage too, I've been looking for a 1958-62 model but have not found one yet. Also all theh extra $$ are going into the truck for now, unless I come across a real steal.
I got just the spot for it.
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08-22-2010, 10:05 AM | #9 |
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Thanks jbgroby. I have been collecting and restoring these for over 20 years now. I love these old pumps as much as these old trucks, LOL. They are alot of fun to restore and really add that extra touch to a shop or garage like you are talking about.
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And to stay on topic, I started working on removing my Goodguys event sticker from my windshield today. Damaged my right wrist/hand a week ago and today is the 1st day I've been able to use it again. Last edited by markeb01; 08-22-2010 at 05:26 PM. |
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08-22-2010, 05:33 PM | #11 |
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Just sold a MS 80 to a guy in Dallas 3 weeks ago. It was perfect, no dents or rust. Actually those are pretty common and you can pick one fairly easy on CL or Ebay. |
08-22-2010, 07:13 PM | #12 |
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08-22-2010, 09:19 PM | #13 |
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My dad served on the USS Forrestal from 63-64. I decided to start this memorial to honor the men who were killed in the explosion on July 29, 1967. It was a sad and horrible event that took place. I feel it is my duty as a Patriotic American to build a memorial to these American HERO'S. Check out our website. I have been working on the website for over a year now and still have a long way to go. We ALL as Americans need to never forget our Veterans and those who never came home. These men and women are the reason i am free to do the things i enjoy like work on my ol 64 Chevy truck and that is something i will NEVER take for granted.
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08-23-2010, 09:40 PM | #14 |
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[QUOTE=markeb01;4151939]If I ever find that opportunity, I'd like to restore a Martin & Schwartz model 80 tall top. Having a real one would make the perfect companion to go along with the pair I made out of salt shakers for my Giant Gila Monster diorama, which match the ones used in the movie.
Hey i remember that movie mark, it was sad they destroyed the highboy in the end with nitro driving it into the gila monster.... low budget movie.
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08-22-2010, 05:35 PM | #15 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
watched it cook in this 100 plus degree weather
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08-22-2010, 07:34 PM | #16 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I replaced the front tie-rods, aligned the front end, finished hooking up my power steering, and installed my new radiator!!!
Woot! Then I drove it around........but only for a little bit, it is still hot....
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08-23-2010, 01:03 AM | #17 |
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I was in the Marines from 66-70, and remember this event and the fire aboard the Big O the year before. A lot of young men in my age group perished in both events, which personalized the tragedies for a many of us.
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08-23-2010, 08:56 AM | #18 |
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Thanks for the kind words. It has been a struggle at times but it will be worth it for sure.
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08-23-2010, 01:00 PM | #19 |
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Painted around the windshield frame- going with a pearl white with the red.
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08-26-2010, 06:39 PM | #20 |
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That really turned out nice. Well worth the effort it took.
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08-26-2010, 08:17 PM | #21 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Built and installed a crossmember for the 700R4 trans I installed along with a 350 last week. Will post some pictures when i get a chance, but it was a walk in the park, really pretty easy.
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08-26-2010, 10:22 PM | #22 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I took my truck apart. Really apart. Yesterday, the truck had a cab (minus the doors), front clip, engine & transmission. Now, its just a frame with the front suspension & rear suspension.
I cut the BBW roof off the cab, and put off to the side. The windshield went into the garbage, everything else in a dumpster full of scrap metal. Now I guess I have to start putting it back together
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08-29-2010, 07:18 PM | #23 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
i finished sanding and primering gmc hood and got it on, i also had some chrome bullets in garage and put them in grill to see waht it looked like think it needs more then the four i had,put chrome headlight bezels on, put my chrome tailgate chains on,and i put some chrome bullet knobs on my dash since i was missing some of the stock ones!
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08-30-2010, 12:38 AM | #24 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
i got about half way through cleaning my 72 five lug rear end and had the tires dismounted so i can sand blast them and flake em this week.
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08-30-2010, 09:27 AM | #25 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
On my 65, located and fixed break in wire for my pass side tailight. Installed adapter so I can use a screw on oil filter. Removed, repainted and reinstalled valve covers and put on new gaskets. Replaced belts and hoses. Installed new H2O pump. Changed anti- freeze. Replaced a couple of dash board lights. Lubed front end. Installed the original air cleaner housing. Found where my headlight pigtail had come loose from the main wiring harness...now I have headlights. Removed floor rubber....yuck...and now have my projects lined up for next week.
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