What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

[OrrieG]

Wiring, lots of driving around to get extra connectors, wire etc. Pulled the back harness and found the gas tank sender wire is too short, so I called it a night. Also noticed master cylinder number two is weeping a little, I am going to continue pumping it and hope it seals up when I get it running and some heat to the unit. I am not going to replace it until I get this on the road.

[itstheshu]

Covered it in saw dust from another project.

[apacheben]

have 58 chevy apache, tried to replace fuel sending unit.
has clutch head screws. thought it would be a 2 hours job.
4 hours later, broke one screw ,4 are stripped. now I have to
go buy a extractor kit . I hate clutch head screws and bolts.

[lazypineapple]

Started finishing the Oak Bed Boards, it will be a Black Bed with Polished Stainless Hidden Hardware.

[rootbeer ride]

went and got the front cap today.it's still real solid with just surface rust.took it apart and ready for sandblasting.

[rootbeer ride]

Originally Posted by rootbeer ride

went and got the front cap today.it's still real solid with just surface rust.took it apart and ready for sandblasting.

here's some starter picks

[mechanixman]

I pulled off the front bumper, and had started getting the front clip off.
Pulled of the speaker grill to have it beaded and primed

[NEWFISHER]

Installed my new KN 12" oval washable air cleaner, filled it with fuel and took the dogs to the dog park. Getting ready to haul my wife and 6 friends to dinner.
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[Daze57]

wow ! that looks in great shape !!!!! good deal - best of luck with it

[mavdog32]

rivet removal......and then some. What a PITA

[tpimuncie]

Cut some metal to shave the firewall tomorrow
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[crossfire84]

plowed snow

[Speedbumpauto]

Installed a NO LIMIT cowl vent panel replacement without the louvers. It is crazy cool for those of us who aren't going to use the vents anyway. I discovered the product while reading this forum and there was a question about whether wipers would work or not. They work very well all you have to do is locate and drill the holes. Everything else is there. It took a little tuning on the fiberglass around the short side edges to match my body lines and I had to drill the front mounting holes + plus the wiper arm holes. Installed and removed about 6 times to get it properly fit, about 3 hours and it's slick for those of you considering the mod. Now for paint.

[agnes the dog]

Put in some Cadillac buckets and ran some new plug wires.... Here's a pic of the buckets before I put the carpet back in.

[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by agnes the dog

Put in some Cadillac buckets and ran some new plug wires.... Here's a pic of the buckets before I put the carpet back in.

Those look comfy!

I always wanted a P51 Mustang, This is the closest I will get

[agnes the dog]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

I always wanted a P51 Mustang, This is the closest I will get

That is too cool! Nice!!!
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[Dan in Pasadena]

I finally did SOMETHING on my truck today!

Been wanting to use her as a weekend driver and since Daylight Savings Time stated today I figured it was a good day to begin. I'd already pulled the cross panel in front of the radiator & latch assembly. I could see the grill & apron below were very dirty and had lots of surface rust. Pulled the whole front off:



The grill is in good overall condition:


Backside has "light" surface rust considering its never been off there for 58 years!


I'm debating using either naval jelly OR Ospho on this backside. I COULD use my El Cheapo Craftsman siphon sandblaster if I stay back so as not to warp it. Opinions?

[oldcouple]

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I'm debating using either naval jelly OR Ospho on this backside. I COULD use my El Cheapo Craftsman siphon sandblaster if I stay back so as not to warp it. Opinions?
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for what it will cost you in time and materials, plus getting it media blasted and painted you can buy a new chrome one. Just be sure to paint the back side with a sealer coat, as it will rust eventually too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1956-55...f0f9a4&vxp=mtr

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Those look comfy!

I always wanted a P51 Mustang, This is the closest I will get

That looks cool.
There is a 57 napco{I think. memory blurs} with a sheet metal bed floor that is painted to look like rivited aluminum panels including nose art.

[OrrieG]

Got as far as I could with the under hood/headlight wiring. On to the dash...

[OrrieG]

Finished headlight and engine wiring except for turnsignals (need to dig out the turnsignal grille). Got all the dash done except for a couple of minor things. On to the back, but need to fab a bumper infill piece first.

[Daze57]

i hear ya ! i always wanted a B-24 Liberator but i dont think it would fit in the cab of my 57 !!! ahhhhh well ya know !

[OrrieG]

More wiring....

[Dan in Pasadena]

Sorry for the double grill photo. Didn't edit it fast enough and now it won't let me.

[NEWFISHER]

Go go go Dan!