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**8man** · 04-12-2019, 10:42 PM

Good job Mark, I'm sure it is appreciated!

**oldman3** · 04-12-2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

man you are lucky to have a son like mark (he is pretty lucky to have a hot rod dad too, dont get me wrong). my girls wouldnt spit on my projects even if they were on fire.

those shocks have a great rating, I hear a lot of good about them.

Thanks Russ, we both enjoy what we do, I just wish I was a few years younger, I still do things, but he's faster. The QA1 shocks up front, made it easier for me to spend the money for the rears...Jim

reaper71 · 04-13-2019, 08:31 AM

Thank's Guy's
I wouldn't be able to do some of the things I do with out him!

Mark

**oldman3** · 04-13-2019, 02:10 PM

Well, after about 3-1/2 hours of polishing my wheels and cleaning the tires, the old gal is looking better. I'm guessing it's been about 2 yrs, since they were last done. Anyhow here's a few pics...Jim

Indian113 · 04-13-2019, 02:59 PM

Dang it Jim, That Truck is still Very Pretty! You and Mark have done a good job getting it back on the road and it's even in Better Shape.

OutlawDrifter · 04-13-2019, 03:03 PM

Wheels look great!

**joedoh** · 04-13-2019, 03:03 PM

I love the look of polished aluminum but man do they need the upkeep! nice job jim!

**Advanced Design** · 04-13-2019, 05:52 PM

Wow, the polishing made an amazing difference!

**oldman3** · 04-13-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Dang it Jim, That Truck is still Very Pretty! You and Mark have done a good job getting it back on the road and it's even in Better Shape.

Thanks Ray, can't wait till weather clears up so I can give it a good drive...Jim

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Wheels look great!

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I love the look of polished aluminum but man do they need the upkeep! nice job jim!

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Wow, the polishing made an amazing difference!

Thanks guys, it's not that bad, with the cone & drill, but takes some time. Should be good for the rest of the year...Jim

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-13-2019, 11:29 PM

Jim, You truck is back to it's great look. Big CONGRATS!

Hey, if you don't mind telling: What polish are you using? Mother's or Meguire's? By hand or do you use one of those foam balls chucked into a drill? Mi ne haven't been re-polished in about 2 years and I have one of the foam balls but have never used it yet.

Thanks in advance, Dan

**oldman3** · 04-14-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Jim, You truck is back to it's great look. Big CONGRATS!

Hey, if you don't mind telling: What polish are you using? Mother's or Meguire's? By hand or do you use one of those foam balls chucked into a drill? Mi ne haven't been re-polished in about 2 years and I have one of the foam balls but have never used it yet.

Thanks in advance, Dan

Thanks Dan. I've used Mother's & Meguire's and also others. Today I used Busch products, they seem to work well. I think I got them at an NSRA event, not sure. I use the cone shape foam in the drill, it works great with my style wheel. It is easy to clean with Dawn dish soap. I also do part by hand, mainly the small lip near tire. Here's a couple pics...Jim

**oldman3** · 04-16-2019, 11:53 PM

Just a quick update about the rear QA1 shocks. Weather was great yesterday and today, so I was able to put more miles on the truck. I am so happy with how it rides now, a big difference, well worth the cost, as far as I'm concerned...Jim

**joedoh** · 04-18-2019, 09:50 AM

good advice, thanks!

**youngrodder** · 04-23-2019, 10:47 AM

Looks good Jim....way to add the "Bling" back.

Marc

**oldman3** · 04-23-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks good Jim....way to add the "Bling" back.

Marc

Thanks Marc, what's the latest with you?...Jim

**youngrodder** · 04-25-2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks Marc, what's the latest with you?...Jim

I've been laying in the weeds getting work done on the Suburban chassis. As soon as I get the rest of the parts back I will show some progress pics. I like how the chassis is taking shape. My son and I had the 48 out last night. I drove it to his Lacrosse game.

Thanks
Marc

**oldman3** · 04-25-2019, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

I've been laying in the weeds getting work done on the Suburban chassis. As soon as I get the rest of the parts back I will show some progress pics. I like how the chassis is taking shape. My son and I had the 48 out last night. I drove it to his Lacrosse game.

Thanks
Marc

Look forward to the pics. Glad you were with the son, and enjoying your beautiful ride...Jim

**oldman3** · 05-05-2019, 11:32 PM

Remember back in late March I talked about 52 interior door panels, well I started posting in the Detailing section today, here's the link if you want to take a look http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t8520200...Jim

RockinKees · 05-15-2019, 01:42 PM

Nice job on the wheels!
Truck is looking superb!

Just read your doorpanel thread, Thanks for the tip!

**oldman3** · 05-15-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Nice job on the wheels!
Truck is looking superb!

Just read your doorpanel thread, Thanks for the tip!

Thanks Kees, anytime...Jim

**oldman3** · 05-16-2019, 09:10 PM

Was asked about my fender horse, so I made a short post. This way I can show the link if more are interested http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786978 ..Jim

**joedoh** · 05-17-2019, 07:51 PM

just read the doorpanel thread, great DIY start to finish.

**oldman3** · 05-17-2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

just read the doorpanel thread, great DIY start to finish.

Thanks Russ...Jim

reaper71 · 05-20-2019, 10:49 PM

So today I did a few things that needed some attention on Dad's truck.

Pic 1. I was pulling a vacuum and it wouldn't hold so I ended up changing out All the O rings in the system.

Pic 2. A shot of the 14yr old O rings.

Pic 3. So after changing the O rings I was able to charge the system and this
was a reading from the center vent. 🥶

The mid America nationals are this weekend so getting her ready for the dance.

Mark

OutlawDrifter · 05-20-2019, 11:04 PM

The older I get the less I'm willing to accept summertime with no AC!

Nice work, I'm sure it's much appreciated!

04-12-2019, 10:42 PM	#1726
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Good job Mark, I'm sure it is appreciated! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-13-2019, 08:31 AM	#1728
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Thank's Guy's I wouldn't be able to do some of the things I do with out him! Mark __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

04-13-2019, 02:10 PM	#1729
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, after about 3-1/2 hours of polishing my wheels and cleaning the tires, the old gal is looking better. I'm guessing it's been about 2 yrs, since they were last done. Anyhow here's a few pics...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-13-2019, 02:59 PM	#1730
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Dang it Jim, That Truck is still Very Pretty! You and Mark have done a good job getting it back on the road and it's even in Better Shape.

04-13-2019, 03:03 PM	#1731
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Wheels look great! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

04-13-2019, 03:03 PM	#1732
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I love the look of polished aluminum but man do they need the upkeep! nice job jim! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

04-13-2019, 05:52 PM	#1733
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Wow, the polishing made an amazing difference! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-13-2019, 11:29 PM	#1735
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, You truck is back to it's great look. Big CONGRATS! Hey, if you don't mind telling: What polish are you using? Mother's or Meguire's? By hand or do you use one of those foam balls chucked into a drill? Mi ne haven't been re-polished in about 2 years and I have one of the foam balls but have never used it yet. Thanks in advance, Dan __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

04-16-2019, 11:53 PM	#1737
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Just a quick update about the rear QA1 shocks. Weather was great yesterday and today, so I was able to put more miles on the truck. I am so happy with how it rides now, a big difference, well worth the cost, as far as I'm concerned...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-18-2019, 09:50 AM	#1738
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build good advice, thanks! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

04-23-2019, 10:47 AM	#1739
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks good Jim....way to add the "Bling" back. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-05-2019, 11:32 PM	#1743
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Remember back in late March I talked about 52 interior door panels, well I started posting in the Detailing section today, here's the link if you want to take a look http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t8520200...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 05-06-2019 at 11:32 PM.

05-15-2019, 01:42 PM	#1744
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nice job on the wheels! Truck is looking superb! Just read your doorpanel thread, Thanks for the tip! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

05-16-2019, 09:10 PM	#1746
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Was asked about my fender horse, so I made a short post. This way I can show the link if more are interested http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786978 ..Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-17-2019, 07:51 PM	#1747
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build just read the doorpanel thread, great DIY start to finish. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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05-20-2019, 10:49 PM	#1749
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build So today I did a few things that needed some attention on Dad's truck. Pic 1. I was pulling a vacuum and it wouldn't hold so I ended up changing out All the O rings in the system. Pic 2. A shot of the 14yr old O rings. Pic 3. So after changing the O rings I was able to charge the system and this was a reading from the center vent. 🥶 The mid America nationals are this weekend so getting her ready for the dance. Mark Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

05-20-2019, 11:04 PM	#1750
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build The older I get the less I'm willing to accept summertime with no AC! Nice work, I'm sure it's much appreciated! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

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