Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window

[Dan in Pasadena]

You realize the "chrome" accent I did on my door panels was just rattle can paint, right? I remember being almost embarrassed to post it. But I liked it so I figured, "What the hell!" ha ha.

[58CameoAZ]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

You realize the "chrome" accent I did on my door panels was just rattle can paint, right? I remember being almost embarrassed to post it. But I liked it so I figured, "What the hell!" ha ha.

Yes Sir, Chrome in a Can! Lol I think it looked good and complemented
the interior, Hell, look at the Guys who accent the sides of the Cameo Trim in paint! The one truck that comes to mind is the Orange Custom with the side's
that look like a Belair datail all done in paint from front to back!

Your's you did looked Good Dan.

Allen

[Dan in Pasadena]

Nothing like a little cheap faux bling. IF it "works" lol

[MBrown]

I think the truck is going to turn out GREAT regardless of the paint scheme.

[Russell Ashley]

Dan, I'm enjoying following your build. It's going to be extra nice, and aren't you happy now that you decided to just do it. That red paint is going to keep you from getting noticed, NOT!!. I'm like you about the shiny stuff, I want it all. I have the cab trim already bought but I'm also having second thoughts about installing it. I'm going to ask my son if he can come up with a better way to install it maybe using panel adhesive inside the trim somehow.. I'll just use the shiny lock strip if he doesn't get the trim mounted.

[MBrown]

Dan, whats the fill for the fuel tank going to look like? trying to pick out a tank for my '59, thanks for any help.

Mark

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by MBrown

Dan, whats the fill for the fuel tank going to look like? trying to pick out a tank for my '59, thanks for any help.

Mark

It'll look like this:


This is JJ's (ChuckDriver). You can't go wrong copying the stuff he does. He's not finished, his truck is in-progress but whether it's who he had graft in his clip, the color of his Rally wheels, his Impala dashboard or the color he chose for his bedwood, you won't go wrong following his lead.

I may get to this before he does but I'm going to rout the wood slightly to allow this fill bowl to sit flush with the wood surface. And I'm going to polish both this bowl and the gas cap. Tanks, Inc. Asks $30 for the bowl but I strongly suspect your local Lowe's or Home Cheapo sell kitchen sink drains for garbage disposals that are the same thing and probably sell for less than $10.

Most guys use one of these or a billet door:


I LIKE these & I like the billet doors too. But everyone ones them so i want something littel different. It's why i did my door panels as i did, painted my stock gauge clusterface green to match the way my truck used to look, etc. Before I get blasted for "Everyone is doin an LS" - yeah, you're right. But only SBC's have the nickname "belly buttons" And yes, red an five spoke mags have been done to death. I reserve the right to be in to use with my female side in building my truck and to be totally illogical!

[MBrown]

HAHA, you're right! do it the way you want and to heck with anyone's opinion! Can't wait to see it finished.

Mark

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hi Russ! Thanks for posting.
I've been thinking about mounting the deluxe trim without drilling holes. I have an idea but it may be hard to picture from a written description.

Whatever tape they use to mount badges on modern cars is pretty amazing stuff. I thought about using small thin blocks of aluminum with this badge tape on both flat sides then sticking these blocks where the factory holes would go. The tape on the face of the blocks would adhere to the INSIDE of the back of the trim so it would still be tight to the body surface.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Me too I'm telling the painter & Mike it's GOTTA be done by April 1 - start of baseball season. But being in construction and working to schedules constantly I know it'll likely slip. If it's TOTALLY done and at home by Memorial Day I'll be happy to have it for the entire summer.

[ChuckDriver]

You're to kind Dan, thanks!

I'm just trying to keep up with you now!!

I thought about the deluxe cab trim for awhile too. My truck had it at one time, as the holes are already in the cab and drivers door. I have a repro-set that I've been holding on to for years, seem to do that a lot!

If you don't want to drill the holes I think the 3M trim adhesive would do the trick. You could probably fill the back of the trim in a few spots with JB Weld or another product called All-Metal? Just put enough to keep a slim gap between the trim and the paint.

I found another interior shot for you.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hi JJ,

Ha, your mind and mine are in tune in a lot of ways. I have that EXACT same photo saved in my "Interior Ideas" photo folder. But thank you of course for posting it for me.

Not being kind, I just like pretty much everything you do on your truck. Looks like the owner installed the Dakota Digital VHX series gauges too - which I like but not sure about veering so far from the stock "look".

P.S. A blob (nicely done of course) of JB Weld inside the deluxe trim would probably work and would certainly be easier than my aluminum block idea - good thinking. That said, chances are i wont install the trim but will install the chrome lock strip. Personally, I dont care for using both. Sometimes you just have to know when to "lift the brush" and i already fear I've done too many things.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Friday, January 24, 2017

The front & rear suspension is installed for the final time. New leaf spring pins were installed with new zerks and greased.

The rollers on the rear - are only 14's so I was shocked they fit. I have to go with 17's up front to clear the calipers otherwise I'd put 15's back to get a taller sidewall height.

The new 3.73 ring & pinion is installed and properly setup and the Moser aluminum differential cover is on.

The Holley intake and throttle body are permanently installed - the fuel rails will be shortly. The EGR flanges and assorted junk have been shaved from the exhaust manifolds. They'll get a little more smoothing then go to Jet Hot for silver ceramic coating.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Stopped by the body shop to see if Marcos wanted the small interior items since he is painting the cab interior first. Things like glove box door, ashtray, kick panel vents, door & windshield garnish molding. He said it'll all get painted later.

But the entire cab is sanded and ready for color. It SHOULD get paint next week (fingers crossed).

[Kim57]

Looking real good.
Kim

[oldman3]

Dan, looks great, closer each day...Jim

[ChuckDriver]

Its all looking good Dan!!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks JJ,

1. Master cylinder needs to be reinstalled, the bracket has already been fabbed.
2. Brake lines &
3. exhaust still have to be fabricated.
4. Fuel lines are done, just need to be hooked up.
5. Some very minor welding on exhaust manifolds & some sanding.
6. Serpentine system installed but it's Holley so it's close to stock.

I THINK that's all until the cab is done and remounted on the chassis. I must be forgetting things though.

[ChuckDriver]

The list is getting much shorter!

Have you fit the Altman latches yet?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Have you fit the Altman latches yet?

Yes, a long time ago. I THOUGHT i posted photos but not sure now. It's been months.

BUT....I guess I ordered the wrong kit because there was some reason (I forget now why) that required we cut the right angle off the door panel. Maybe there was a kit specifically for Task Force trucks, and i didn't buy that one? I bought mine several years ago and it sat uninstalled for unite awhile. Anyway, its installed and worked great!

Has yours been reliable? Are you happy with it?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Just an update w/progress photos to keep my "Log" up to date.

Only the serpentine system had been installed as of yesterday. The shop is full of other short term work now and since my body isn't done yet I guess there's no reason to rush. Feels like Chinese water torture to me!

As an aside, I finally sold my 10 bolt rearend the other day for $50. Not much but saved me having to take it somewhere as scrap. That MAY happen to my straight axle and leaf springs though. Too bad as it's already upgraded to tapered roller bearings and 5x4.75" lug pattern by the original owner. Oh well.

Buyer of the 10 bolt had a buddy drive down from Bakersfield it pick it up so he must have really needed it. The gas cost more than the part.



Closeup of the AC compressor. I LIKE shiny, what can I say? The alternator, serpentine mounting brackets and intake manifold will get polished or chromed later. Too many unknown costs right now so saving some cash for awhile.

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[oldman3]

Looks great...Jim

[ChuckDriver]

More progress!

My Altman latches are giving me a hard time right now, the drivers door handle is binding for some reason, will look into it next week!

[Advanced Design]

Looks good Dan. Is that Holley accessory drive?