What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**idbeast** · 08-26-2018, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Mine is Martin Senour (NAPA) 2003 Prowler Orange. I shot a color card using two gray primers and a white and got three different colors, even after 6 coats. We picked the darker gray (Kirker). I shot 3 coats and got good coverage over the gray, but the white was still darkening even after 8 coats.

Here's pictures of mine, 2nd one is my Cobalt SS, I really like the color!

DransportGarage · 08-26-2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

Here's pictures of mine, 2nd one is my Cobalt SS, I really like the color!

Looks strangely familiar! ...and very nice.

**idbeast** · 08-26-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Looks strangely familiar! ...and very nice.

Does yours have metal flake in it?

Black_Sheep · 08-26-2018, 08:14 PM

I worked on getting the engine compartment cleaned up so I can start assembling the front clip

Black_Sheep · 08-26-2018, 08:21 PM

duplicate post

DransportGarage · 08-26-2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I worked on getting the engine compartment cleaned up so I can start assembling the front clip

You must have called the sanitization department! WOW!

MARTINSR · 08-26-2018, 11:03 PM

I am still beat, went to the birthday party of the guy I bought the truck from in 74, that was good times. I stopped at the Goodguys show I wanted to attend yesterday with my son.

Anyway, got home and did some parts documenting, cracks me up the stuff I find when I do this.

But check out this photo shopped picture a guy did for me on another forum. This IS my truck that is in my mind, this has fired me up big time, HOLY CRAP that is my truck right there!

How friggin cool is that!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-27-2018, 04:35 AM

Wired in my turn signal unit. I really love these old-timey levers, and the illuminated handle means I don't need to install separate indicators.

DransportGarage · 08-27-2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

Does yours have metal flake in it?

It's the smaller metallic flake. Really pops in the sunlight. I can't wait to cut and buff.

Black_Sheep · 08-27-2018, 10:24 PM

Installed the wiper linkage, shaved cowl and wiper bezels. The glass guy called today so we set up a time for him to come out and install the windshield and back glass. I’m going to hold off installing the fenders and hood until the glass is in. There’s plenty to do in the meantime...

mikebte · 08-27-2018, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Installed the wiper linkage, shaved cowl and wiper bezels. The glass guy called today so we set up a time for him to come out and install the windshield and back glass. I’m going to hold off installing the fenders and hood until the glass is in. There’s plenty to do in the meantime...

Sounds and looks like your in the home stretch. You will be driving that truck soon.

MARTINSR · 08-28-2018, 12:34 AM

I got out there and changed the flapper valves and oil in my compressor, it does sound better. But damn if they didn't give me the proper valves, the most important one was correct so that's cool, but the other that I welded wasn't right. It's the upper piece that simply stops the flapper from flipping off breaking. So I am thinking it will be ok.

I also went through another box doing my parts inventory and I can't believe the stuff I find that I forget I had. This is literally scary, not joking, my mom died of Alzheimer's, this isn't fun. I just went through this one box a few months ago. The last box I went through there were two glove box doors, one kinda nice and I thought ok, I will be doing that one. I open up this box and wrapped up in foam sheets there is a flawless, rechromed glove box door! And fully perfectly polished upper and lower center dash grille mouldings! Geeez, I a bunch more stuff that I remembered but had totally forgotten I had this glove box door.

Brian

DransportGarage · 08-28-2018, 05:31 AM

Wet sanding...wet sanding...more wet sanding... I'm doing the cab right now.

MiraclePieCo · 08-28-2018, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Wet sanding...wet sanding...more wet sanding... I'm doing the cab right now.

Wow, at 2:30 AM - that's dedication!

DransportGarage · 08-28-2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Wow, at 2:30 AM - that's dedication!

I misled you. I was writing the note at 5:30 eastern time (2:30 AM PST). I had quit for the night around 9:00 PM last night, but will be back at it here in about an hour.

mikebte · 08-29-2018, 12:22 AM

Completed all my lights, the relay I ordered was faulty but I found one in the garage and made it work.
Messed around with the AC wiring, finished mounting all the grounds and mocked up the relays.
Had the wife help me determine that I am going to extend the ECM wiring and mount it under the seat.
Mounted the AC vents to only find I don’t like them and need to start from scratch.
Also found more rust to fix.

MARTINSR · 08-29-2018, 01:07 AM

Missed work today to spent the day at the hospital with my son getting a preliminary surgery on his foot. After getting home I got the rest of the parts inventoried, whooo hoooooo

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-29-2018, 03:41 AM

Wired my ignition switch, then disassembled the harness to re-route all the starter/alternator wires over to the right side of the firewall.

Tomorrow I have to figure out how to raise this truck off the ground to run wires on the frame. Now that I have the front bumper and running boards on, it's too low for a floor jack to go underneath, and of course it doesn't run yet so I can't roll it up on a block to gain clearance. Hmmm....

Black_Sheep · 08-29-2018, 11:28 PM

Working on the front sheet metal tonight, it’s going well so far...

Black_Sheep · 08-29-2018, 11:31 PM

I still have to adjust things to get it all square, that will be another day...

MARTINSR · 08-30-2018, 12:53 AM

DAAAAAAMN that's beautiful!

I was able to get out to the garage and do some not so romantic hot rod building stuff, spent an hour and a half laying under the cab with a propane torch and gasket scraper scraping underseal off the underside of the floor.

But I got something done!

I got a few more things on ebay, one is such a bummer. I have this absolutely beautiful 1957 JC Higgins bike girls bike. I restored it about 30 years ago, rechromed everything, it still looks like new. It was sand blasted and painted with automotive grade paint (of course) reupholstered the seat, the whole nine yards, it's just beautiful. Bummer is, it's worthless!

I have listed it a few times on Craigslist and ebay the price as been coming down and down. I took a photo of it to the local antique stores and got no after no. Finally a real cool guy spent a bunch of time with me walking me through what to do, and basically I have to about give it away. I put it back on craigslist and ebay for $100.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-30-2018, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have this absolutely beautiful 1957 JC Higgins bike girls bike. I restored it about 30 years ago, rechromed everything, it still looks like new. It was sand blasted and painted with automotive grade paint (of course) reupholstered the seat, the whole nine yards, it's just beautiful. Bummer is, it's worthless!

I have listed it a few times on Craigslist and ebay the price as been coming down and down. I took a photo of it to the local antique stores and got no after no. Finally a real cool guy spent a bunch of time with me walking me through what to do, and basically I have to about give it away. I put it back on craigslist and ebay for $100.

Brian

No way! I thought those cruiser bikes were in high demand? Don't sell cheap; ask $300 and wait for the right buyer.

MiraclePieCo · 08-30-2018, 03:00 AM

Wired in my high-beam indicator, horn button, speedo reset button and cigarette lighter receptacle. I'm trying to use existing holes and not drill any new ones.

MARTINSR · 08-30-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

No way! I thought those cruiser bikes were in high demand? Don't sell cheap; ask $300 and wait for the right buyer.

It's been a couple days now on Craigslist and eBay for $100 and NOTHING, not a call. I got one call on it when it was $150 a week ago and she asked some questions and never got back.

Brian

MARTINSR · 08-30-2018, 07:53 PM

Got the other side of the floor cleaned of underseal, WHOO HOOOO!

Brian

08-26-2018, 08:14 PM	#1679
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 worked on getting the engine compartment cleaned up so I can start assembling the front clip Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-26-2018, 08:21 PM	#1680
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 duplicate post __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-26-2018, 11:03 PM	#1682
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I am still beat, went to the birthday party of the guy I bought the truck from in 74, that was good times. I stopped at the Goodguys show I wanted to attend yesterday with my son. Anyway, got home and did some parts documenting, cracks me up the stuff I find when I do this. But check out this photo shopped picture a guy did for me on another forum. This IS my truck that is in my mind, this has fired me up big time, HOLY CRAP that is my truck right there! How friggin cool is that! 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"

08-27-2018, 04:35 AM	#1683
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Wired in my turn signal unit. I really love these old-timey levers, and the illuminated handle means I don't need to install separate indicators. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-27-2018, 10:24 PM	#1685
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 Installed the wiper linkage, shaved cowl and wiper bezels. The glass guy called today so we set up a time for him to come out and install the windshield and back glass. I’m going to hold off installing the fenders and hood until the glass is in. There’s plenty to do in the meantime... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-28-2018, 12:34 AM	#1687
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got out there and changed the flapper valves and oil in my compressor, it does sound better. But damn if they didn't give me the proper valves, the most important one was correct so that's cool, but the other that I welded wasn't right. It's the upper piece that simply stops the flapper from flipping off breaking. So I am thinking it will be ok. I also went through another box doing my parts inventory and I can't believe the stuff I find that I forget I had. This is literally scary, not joking, my mom died of Alzheimer's, this isn't fun. I just went through this one box a few months ago. The last box I went through there were two glove box doors, one kinda nice and I thought ok, I will be doing that one. I open up this box and wrapped up in foam sheets there is a flawless, rechromed glove box door! And fully perfectly polished upper and lower center dash grille mouldings! Geeez, I a bunch more stuff that I remembered but had totally forgotten I had this glove box door. 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"

08-28-2018, 05:31 AM	#1688
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Wet sanding...wet sanding...more wet sanding... I'm doing the cab right now. __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

08-29-2018, 12:22 AM	#1691
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Completed all my lights, the relay I ordered was faulty but I found one in the garage and made it work. Messed around with the AC wiring, finished mounting all the grounds and mocked up the relays. Had the wife help me determine that I am going to extend the ECM wiring and mount it under the seat. Mounted the AC vents to only find I don’t like them and need to start from scratch. Also found more rust to fix. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache 3100/ 283 TBI / 4L60E My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mikebtte

08-29-2018, 01:07 AM	#1692
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Missed work today to spent the day at the hospital with my son getting a preliminary surgery on his foot. After getting home I got the rest of the parts inventoried, whooo hoooooo 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"

08-29-2018, 03:41 AM	#1693
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Wired my ignition switch, then disassembled the harness to re-route all the starter/alternator wires over to the right side of the firewall. Tomorrow I have to figure out how to raise this truck off the ground to run wires on the frame. Now that I have the front bumper and running boards on, it's too low for a floor jack to go underneath, and of course it doesn't run yet so I can't roll it up on a block to gain clearance. Hmmm.... __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-29-2018, 11:28 PM	#1694
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 Working on the front sheet metal tonight, it’s going well so far... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-29-2018, 11:31 PM	#1695
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 still have to adjust things to get it all square, that will be another day... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-30-2018, 12:53 AM	#1696
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 DAAAAAAMN that's beautiful! I was able to get out to the garage and do some not so romantic hot rod building stuff, spent an hour and a half laying under the cab with a propane torch and gasket scraper scraping underseal off the underside of the floor. But I got something done! I got a few more things on ebay, one is such a bummer. I have this absolutely beautiful 1957 JC Higgins bike girls bike. I restored it about 30 years ago, rechromed everything, it still looks like new. It was sand blasted and painted with automotive grade paint (of course) reupholstered the seat, the whole nine yards, it's just beautiful. Bummer is, it's worthless! I have listed it a few times on Craigslist and ebay the price as been coming down and down. I took a photo of it to the local antique stores and got no after no. Finally a real cool guy spent a bunch of time with me walking me through what to do, and basically I have to about give it away. I put it back on craigslist and ebay for $100. 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"

08-30-2018, 03:00 AM	#1698
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Wired in my high-beam indicator, horn button, speedo reset button and cigarette lighter receptacle. I'm trying to use existing holes and not drill any new ones. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-30-2018, 07:53 PM	#1700
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the other side of the floor cleaned of underseal, WHOO HOOOO! 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"



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