What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

[b-mac]

Love it. More pics please. I dig that bumper.

[oldman3]

Very nice looking truck, smoothie bumper is great...Jim

[strider621]

Well we had a productive day getting the front end completed, hood on and aligned. I had put 2" drop spindles on earlier without the hood and bumper. Now the front wheels are too close to the fender well. They don't hit but I am afraid a sharp turn and a dip in the road will let them scrape. I will mill out the centers of the wheels and remove the spacers to let them recess back in the wheel well. It seems like I take two steps forward and one step back. One of these days I am going to luck out and the sun will be shinning when I take pictures.

[strider621]

One more picture of the other side.

[idbeast]

Looks great!

[strider621]

Thanks idbeast.. I was disappointed not to be able to drive it home today but it's been over 3 years so I guess I can wait.

[MIKESAD50]

I hear you on the talent part. The stuff that has taken talent I have a friend do, I have little to no fab skills, wish I did, just takes practice and having the proper tools maakes it much better. Hope to see a flashback post, would like to see what went into your build.

[strider621]

Thanks Mike. I tell people I was raised a mechanics son not a mechanic but I do enjoy getting dirty doing something productive. I also have a 67 C10 and this one my wife bought new in 1972. Both of those keep me busy as well. I really don't remember when I got things done before I retired.

[MIKESAD50]

Very nice, Torino?
I deal with cars all day 5 days a week. I own a Volvo repair shop, so last thing i want to do is work on cars off hours.

[strider621]

I understand what you mean Mike. I use the shop time as a way to forget about everything else going on around me. I remember when I was old enough to run parts for my dad and clean up valve covers and oil pans, I couldn't wait to get to the shop. After about 7 or 8 years of that I decided to jump into the corporate game to get a away from the oil smell. I guess I have come full circle because I like the oil and gas smell now. Life is funny that way.

[Russell Ashley]

Originally Posted by strider621

Thanks Mike. I tell people I was raised a mechanics son not a mechanic but I do enjoy getting dirty doing something productive. I also have a 67 C10 and this one my wife bought new in 1972. Both of those keep me busy as well. I really don't remember when I got things done before I retired.

Nice example of a car that you don't see too often any more. It reminds me of that Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino.

[strider621]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Nice example of a car that you don't see too often any more. It reminds me of that Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino.

Thanks Russell. It's been in the family for the past 45 years. Mostly original,(motor,trans,vinyl top,interior). It has been repainted to get ride of door dings and sun damage. Wife parked in work parking lot for the 5 years. It was her daily driver. I finally talked her into parking it in the garage. We only get it out now for a cruise in or Sunday afternoon drive.

[OrrieG]

Wrestling with carb linkage. Turns out the linkage from 62 PU that I used for the 2GC and Holley does not want to work for the Qjet, not enough travel to open the secondaries. Have about 8 hours in trying different rod and bracket configurations. Now going to get a 73-87 truck cable assy and use that. I had two from donor trucks I sold for half what it is looking like I will need to pay to get one 8^((

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Nice example of a car that you don't see too often any more. It reminds me of that Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino.

Wife's Dad gave us a 71 Mercury Montego MX, he never said it but was concerned about the reliability of my cars. Was ok but had the 351 Windsor engine, at about 60K miles the rockers started failing, mechanic said it was a common trait. Fixed it and returned it to dad, my that time he had figured out that I kept them running just fine.

[PDK20]

Got some sanding done and cleaned up the shop a bit

[idbeast]

Got the Radiator in and the motor repositioned...

[strider621]

Got the interior buttoned up this afternoon. Had to put on door panels which will be replaced with full door panels now being covered. Then door and window controls and arm rest. I think the interior is complete. Just a few little things on the outside and I will be make the first cruise in of the year this Saturday. Weather is going to be partly cloudy and 68 degrees, so it should be a nce day.

[strider621]

idbeast, your engine compartment is looking great. I like the dual fan setup. I used one large puller fan on mine but I think yours will pull more air.

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by strider621

idbeast, your engine compartment is looking great. I like the dual fan setup. I used one large puller fan on mine but I think yours will pull more air.

Thanks Keith, I once lost a motor to overheating when a electric fan failed, I just don't want that to happen to my 383 stroker that's pushing 517hp... and I do have the dyno printout on it!!!
Your Interior looks great, Vintage Air?

[strider621]

idbeast, overheating got my wife's DD not long ago so I don't blame you for protecting that stroker... The air is OldAir Products ... a friend of mine is a dealer for them and I think I made a good choice. Their products are top notch and installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. I used the billet bulkhead on my firewall and I like the look of it.

[crossfire84]

Finished the rear brake lines and to the front.
Also mounted the radiator. I can almost smell the exhaust.
Still need to do the front brake lines.

[idbeast]

Looking good Crossfire84

[Russell Ashley]

My truck is 250 miles away so I'm working from long distance. I had my truck taken to my friends shop to move the gas tank to the rear in preparation to my son converting it to the BBW. It's exciting just to know that something is getting done even though I am not able to do it myself.

[ChuckDriver]

Looking forward to seeing your progress Russell, hope you're feeling well too!

[Russell Ashley]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Looking forward to seeing your progress Russell, hope you're feeling well too!

Thanks, JJ. I'm looking forward to seeing some progress too. I'm feeling fairly well but my wife won't be able to travel for about a month. We want to go down to Savannah for a visit as soon as she is able. The gas tank will probably be in by then but I have told them not to hurry.