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joe231 · 03-31-2009, 08:25 AM

TimE · 03-31-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

you should have waited and drove up to the oklohoma meet in it

Well, the initial plan was to have the 5.3 swap done in time to drive the '64 to OK...but somebody got the bright idea to pull the cab and fix the body first.

Looking back, I should have left it assembled until I was finished with the cab so I could have cranked it up and let it run. Hind sight is 20/20...

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Yet again, you beat me to it 4D....I was thinking it would be great to run down to get a 6pack of barley pops in that and act like it was no big deal

....run it thru the carwash......

Yeah, I could have been like Buford T. Pusser-"Boy, hold onto my hat!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Looks like it would be fun to rummage around out on TimE's place for a day.

I've got a bunch of shtuff...

I need to hurry up and get the cab/frame finished so I can get the 55 sedan back inside. It's killing me knowing it's out in the weather.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

yeah drive through the car wash and break out the shampoo...

Those brushes hurt...

Thanks for all of the comments guys. Oh, and Jason, hopefully it will be together by next summer and all of you guys in OK can see it then.

4dranch · 04-01-2009, 01:38 PM

[QUOTE=TimE;Yeah, I could have been like Buford T. Pusser-"Boy, hold onto my hat!"

QUOTE]

I usaully don't like to correct folks on the forum ,,

,,But Tim.

Buford Pusser was a real sherriff in the Selmer Tn. area (Walking Tall)
the sherriff in the movie (Smokey and the Bandit) was Buford Justice..

TimE · 04-02-2009, 03:53 AM

I blew that one huh? Well, at least I got the Buford T. right anyway.

4dranch · 04-02-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

I blew that one huh? Well, at least I got the Buford T. right anyway.

Alan's Classic · 04-02-2009, 07:06 AM

[quote=4dranch;3232548]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE;Yeah, I could have been like Buford T. Pusser-"Boy, hold onto my hat!":lol:QUOTE

I usaully don't like to correct folks on the forum ,,

,,But Tim.

Buford Pusser was a real sherriff in the Selmer Tn. area (Walking Tall)
the sherriff in the movie (Smokey and the Bandit) was Buford Justice..

**scotts62** · 04-02-2009, 08:09 AM

So what did you do today Tim???

TimE · 04-02-2009, 05:01 PM

I slept until 4 this afternoon...now I get to stay up all night again!

**scotts62** · 04-02-2009, 09:50 PM

Sorry had to...

TimE · 04-03-2009, 03:16 AM

...

**scotts62** · 04-03-2009, 08:04 AM

Hey it wont let me pm you for some reason.. what are you doing with the wheels on the 5.3 truck?

TimE · 04-03-2009, 09:22 AM

PM'ed ya Scott!!

TimE · 05-01-2009, 05:01 AM

Thought I'd post a little update since I haven't been on much lately.

The drivers floor is mostly done except for the cab mount hole. Hung the door, planning to check gaps for initial fitment of the outer rocker, closed it and the stupid thing stuck.

Haven't had much motivation lately anyway and this was just the icing on the cake. Haven't fooled with it much in a coupla weeks now.

I did finally get the plates from the machine shop. The guy initially told me 2 weeks and I got them in about 4 or 5...but on the upside they were free. He did the plates and a pair of 2x2 blocks for me and told me he might need some car/truck parts later so it was on him this time. I was shocked.

I did go out and bolt up one of the plates to the block and it fits like it was made for it!

(Thanks for the plate link olsofti!!)

Might try to sit the motor on the old crusty frame this weekend. We'll see...

Alan's Classic · 05-01-2009, 06:42 AM

I think we all get in a slump. Kick it into gear boy, and get something done.
We're waiting.

4dranch · 05-01-2009, 06:58 AM

I agree with Alan. Now get up off your _ _ _ and get to work

jason65 · 05-01-2009, 07:15 AM

protrash64 · 05-01-2009, 10:55 AM

GET MOVING!!!!!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-01-2009, 04:26 PM

Tim, I knew I should have stopped in while I was in Gulfport. Kick you in gear and help you get that floor done. Get off it!

TimE · 05-02-2009, 12:14 AM

Yep, you should've! I could have used the boost.

Thanks for the encouragement everybody!! I actually did work with the truck today.

First, here are a few pics of the floor/inner rocker that I did a week or two ago.

I am going to have to add a little more to the bottom of the inner rocker because the metal that I used was not quite long enough. Otherwise the floor is mostly complete on the drivers' side.

Here is one of the adapter plates and one of the blocks. They turned out nice!!

I managed to get the motor and tranny set into the frame tonight. I need to buy a new tranny mount and get bolts for the rubber motor-to-frame mounts so I can determine EXACTLY where everything will be. Than I can mod the frame, if necessary, and take it all back apart for cleaning and painting.

Here's some pics of the motor going into the frame.

More pics in next post...

TimE · 05-02-2009, 12:28 AM

This thing fits the frame like a glove. I was really surprised, even after reading about numerous installs, about how well it fits.

My next step will be to get the manifolds broken loose from the y-pipe so I can see how they will fit. I soaked them down with "Twister" before I shut down for the night.

May not be much progress tomorrow. Both kids have 'ball practice and I might try to put a new fuel pump in the wifes Sub(really dreading that one!).

Anyway, thanks again for the words of encouragement. I'm just kind of overwhelmed by everything that's going on right now and just didn't want to mess with it much. I guess it all needs to be done though, so I might as well get back to it. It did feel good to be out there again once I actually got started.

Oh yeah! I forgot to mention that the motor looks like it belongs in that frame. They both have the same "crusty" look to them!

Who'da thought the motor and tranny was 39 years newer than the frame???

Alan's Classic · 05-02-2009, 12:45 AM

Congrats on the progress it looks good.

I find myself getting lost in thought once I get working on the truck. It's a great stress reliever (most of the time)

**Captainfab** · 05-02-2009, 01:20 AM

Yeah that does look like it fits really well. I'd like to go with one of the LSX motors some day.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-02-2009, 09:08 AM

Looking good Tim.

joe231 · 05-02-2009, 11:21 AM

Nice man!!!
that is cool how that up bent part of the frame looks like it was made for the a/c compressor

protrash64 · 05-02-2009, 12:08 PM

Well, it sure took some prodding but you got something done. It all looks like a complete spaghetti mess but, I really think the light blue coils look good

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03-31-2009, 08:25 AM	#151
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04-01-2009, 01:38 PM	#153
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: What I did today... [QUOTE=TimE;Yeah, I could have been like Buford T. Pusser-"Boy, hold onto my hat!"QUOTE] I usaully don't like to correct folks on the forum ,,,,But Tim. Buford Pusser was a real sherriff in the Selmer Tn. area (Walking Tall) the sherriff in the movie (Smokey and the Bandit) was Buford Justice.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

04-02-2009, 03:53 AM	#154
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... I blew that one huh? Well, at least I got the Buford T. right anyway. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

04-02-2009, 08:09 AM	#157
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: What I did today... So what did you do today Tim??? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-02-2009, 05:01 PM	#158
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... I slept until 4 this afternoon...now I get to stay up all night again! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

04-02-2009, 09:50 PM	#159
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: What I did today... Sorry had to... __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-03-2009, 03:16 AM	#160
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... ... Last edited by TimE; 04-03-2009 at 03:19 AM.

04-03-2009, 08:04 AM	#161
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: What I did today... Hey it wont let me pm you for some reason.. what are you doing with the wheels on the 5.3 truck? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#162
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... PM'ed ya Scott!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

05-01-2009, 05:01 AM	#163
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... Thought I'd post a little update since I haven't been on much lately. The drivers floor is mostly done except for the cab mount hole. Hung the door, planning to check gaps for initial fitment of the outer rocker, closed it and the stupid thing stuck. Haven't had much motivation lately anyway and this was just the icing on the cake. Haven't fooled with it much in a coupla weeks now. I did finally get the plates from the machine shop. The guy initially told me 2 weeks and I got them in about 4 or 5...but on the upside they were free. He did the plates and a pair of 2x2 blocks for me and told me he might need some car/truck parts later so it was on him this time. I was shocked. I did go out and bolt up one of the plates to the block and it fits like it was made for it! (Thanks for the plate link olsofti!!) Might try to sit the motor on the old crusty frame this weekend. We'll see... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

05-01-2009, 06:42 AM	#164
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: What I did today... I think we all get in a slump. Kick it into gear boy, and get something done. We're waiting. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-01-2009, 06:58 AM	#165
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: What I did today... I agree with Alan. Now get up off your _ _ _ and get to work __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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05-01-2009, 04:26 PM	#168
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05-02-2009, 12:14 AM	#169
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... Yep, you should've! I could have used the boost. Thanks for the encouragement everybody!! I actually did work with the truck today. First, here are a few pics of the floor/inner rocker that I did a week or two ago. I am going to have to add a little more to the bottom of the inner rocker because the metal that I used was not quite long enough. Otherwise the floor is mostly complete on the drivers' side. Here is one of the adapter plates and one of the blocks. They turned out nice!! I managed to get the motor and tranny set into the frame tonight. I need to buy a new tranny mount and get bolts for the rubber motor-to-frame mounts so I can determine EXACTLY where everything will be. Than I can mod the frame, if necessary, and take it all back apart for cleaning and painting. Here's some pics of the motor going into the frame. More pics in next post... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

05-02-2009, 12:28 AM	#170
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What I did today... This thing fits the frame like a glove. I was really surprised, even after reading about numerous installs, about how well it fits. My next step will be to get the manifolds broken loose from the y-pipe so I can see how they will fit. I soaked them down with "Twister" before I shut down for the night. May not be much progress tomorrow. Both kids have 'ball practice and I might try to put a new fuel pump in the wifes Sub(really dreading that one!). Anyway, thanks again for the words of encouragement. I'm just kind of overwhelmed by everything that's going on right now and just didn't want to mess with it much. I guess it all needs to be done though, so I might as well get back to it. It did feel good to be out there again once I actually got started. Oh yeah! I forgot to mention that the motor looks like it belongs in that frame. They both have the same "crusty" look to them! Who'da thought the motor and tranny was 39 years newer than the frame??? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 05-02-2009 at 12:29 AM. Reason: oops!

05-02-2009, 12:45 AM	#171
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: What I did today... Congrats on the progress it looks good. I find myself getting lost in thought once I get working on the truck. It's a great stress reliever (most of the time) __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-02-2009, 01:20 AM	#172
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05-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#173
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: What I did today... Looking good Tim. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

05-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#174
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What I did today... Nice man!!! that is cool how that up bent part of the frame looks like it was made for the a/c compressor __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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