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DransportGarage · 02-24-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

Finished installing all the dash hardware after I filled the radio hole & repanted the dash.
Then installed my power window kit.Now Just need to figure out what switches to use.
Next up is the bear claw door latch kit.

Progress! Keep up the good work!

crossfire84 · 02-25-2013, 07:02 PM

my new 3point seat-belt kit came today.

_Ogre · 02-25-2013, 09:37 PM

walked by my truk many times today.
can't wait for salt season to be done with

Atommik · 02-25-2013, 10:37 PM

Painted and assembled the box, tailgate and rear fenders!!

Russell Ashley · 02-26-2013, 09:25 AM

Mounted my new Coker tires. The porta-walls were fine but I needed one tire and couldn't match the other three, so bought these. They took very little weight to balance, and one didn't need any. that makes me think that they are probably quality tires.

mygirlz55 · 02-27-2013, 12:13 AM

Bought a set of ram horn exhaust manifolds for $50.
Seem pretty clean. Codes on them show to be from a '65 corvette

Coach529 · 02-27-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Mounted my new Coker tires. The porta-walls were fine but I needed one tire and couldn't match the other three, so bought these. They took very little weight to balance, and one didn't need any. that makes me think that they are probably quality tires.

They look great on those wheels!!

Russell Ashley · 02-27-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

They look great on those wheels!!

Thanks. Those old style Corvette wheels have been a favorite of mine for a long time.

rootbeer ride · 03-01-2013, 12:01 AM

i spent some of my best childhood memories riding in my uncles 51 chevy truck.before i was in elementry school i spent the days with my grandmother while my parents worked,my uncle rick still lived at home and everyday he would come home,put me in his 3 window 51 and go to the same store and get a rootbeer.needless to say he is my favorite and the truck has always been special.last weekend he gave me the truck,man am i excited to restore and improve his truck so i can go get rootbeers for many more years.

DransportGarage · 03-01-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer ride

i spent some of my best childhood memories riding in my uncles 51 chevy truck.before i was in elementry school i spent the days with my grandmother while my parents worked,my uncle rick still lived at home and everyday he would come home,put me in his 3 window 51 and go to the same store and get a rootbeer.needless to say he is my favorite and the truck has always been special.last weekend he gave me the truck,man am i excited to restore and improve his truck so i can go get rootbeers for many more years.

Great first post! We gotta have a pic!

rootbeer ride · 03-02-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Great first post! We gotta have a pic!

will do.going to try to get it home sunday.it's in really bad shape.i build wrecks everyday so i can do the metal and paint but the frame choices are going to take some head scratching.it's all original except the engine but he's got two 235(?) engines for it.i'm wanting to find another factory frame(just can't bring myself to cut the factory frame,feelings run to deep) and do a mustang 2 front with a ls engine.

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-02-2013, 03:54 AM

Chassis Engineering has a bolt in IFS for the AD no cutting the frame just new bolt holes to drill.

Johnny49 · 03-02-2013, 09:50 AM

Just ordered up the all the bed sills... Also waiting to hear on some six lug Chevy wheels that I learned about from a friend. Someone is apparently ready to let 'em all go for 50 bucks! Piece by piece, we're gonna get this thing done... Only 18 days until Spring!

OrrieG · 03-02-2013, 10:26 PM

Wiring, lots of driving around to get extra connectors, wire etc. Pulled the back harness and found the gas tank sender wire is too short, so I called it a night. Also noticed master cylinder number two is weeping a little, I am going to continue pumping it and hope it seals up when I get it running and some heat to the unit. I am not going to replace it until I get this on the road.

*itstheshu* · 03-03-2013, 06:19 PM

Covered it in saw dust from another project.

apacheben · 03-03-2013, 07:24 PM

have 58 chevy apache, tried to replace fuel sending unit.
has clutch head screws. thought it would be a 2 hours job.
4 hours later, broke one screw ,4 are stripped. now I have to
go buy a extractor kit . I hate clutch head screws and bolts.

lazypineapple · 03-03-2013, 08:21 PM

Started finishing the Oak Bed Boards, it will be a Black Bed with Polished Stainless Hidden Hardware.

rootbeer ride · 03-03-2013, 10:16 PM

went and got the front cap today.it's still real solid with just surface rust.took it apart and ready for sandblasting.

mechanixman · 03-03-2013, 10:45 PM

I pulled off the front bumper, and had started getting the front clip off.
Pulled of the speaker grill to have it beaded and primed

NEWFISHER · 03-03-2013, 11:23 PM

Installed my new KN 12" oval washable air cleaner, filled it with fuel and took the dogs to the dog park. Getting ready to haul my wife and 6 friends to dinner.
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rootbeer ride · 03-03-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer ride

went and got the front cap today.it's still real solid with just surface rust.took it apart and ready for sandblasting.

here's some starter picks

Daze57 · 03-04-2013, 12:58 AM

wow ! that looks in great shape !!!!! good deal - best of luck with it

mavdog32 · 03-04-2013, 10:36 AM

rivet removal......and then some. What a PITA

tpimuncie · 03-04-2013, 10:33 PM

Cut some metal to shave the firewall tomorrow
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crossfire84 · 03-05-2013, 06:59 PM

plowed snow

02-25-2013, 07:02 PM	#1752
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02-25-2013, 09:37 PM	#1753
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02-25-2013, 10:37 PM	#1754
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Painted and assembled the box, tailgate and rear fenders!! Attached Images __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

02-26-2013, 09:25 AM	#1755
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Mounted my new Coker tires. The porta-walls were fine but I needed one tire and couldn't match the other three, so bought these. They took very little weight to balance, and one didn't need any. that makes me think that they are probably quality tires. Attached Images

02-27-2013, 12:13 AM	#1756
mygirlz55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 138	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Bought a set of ram horn exhaust manifolds for $50. Seem pretty clean. Codes on them show to be from a '65 corvette

03-01-2013, 12:01 AM	#1759
rootbeer ride Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alabama Posts: 19	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? i spent some of my best childhood memories riding in my uncles 51 chevy truck.before i was in elementry school i spent the days with my grandmother while my parents worked,my uncle rick still lived at home and everyday he would come home,put me in his 3 window 51 and go to the same store and get a rootbeer.needless to say he is my favorite and the truck has always been special.last weekend he gave me the truck,man am i excited to restore and improve his truck so i can go get rootbeers for many more years.

03-02-2013, 03:54 AM	#1762
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Chassis Engineering has a bolt in IFS for the AD no cutting the frame just new bolt holes to drill. Attached Images

03-02-2013, 09:50 AM	#1763
Johnny49 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 106	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Just ordered up the all the bed sills... Also waiting to hear on some six lug Chevy wheels that I learned about from a friend. Someone is apparently ready to let 'em all go for 50 bucks! Piece by piece, we're gonna get this thing done... Only 18 days until Spring!

03-02-2013, 10:26 PM	#1764
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Wiring, lots of driving around to get extra connectors, wire etc. Pulled the back harness and found the gas tank sender wire is too short, so I called it a night. Also noticed master cylinder number two is weeping a little, I am going to continue pumping it and hope it seals up when I get it running and some heat to the unit. I am not going to replace it until I get this on the road. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-03-2013, 06:19 PM	#1765
itstheshu Account Suspended Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Covered it in saw dust from another project.

03-03-2013, 07:24 PM	#1766
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? have 58 chevy apache, tried to replace fuel sending unit. has clutch head screws. thought it would be a 2 hours job. 4 hours later, broke one screw ,4 are stripped. now I have to go buy a extractor kit . I hate clutch head screws and bolts.

03-03-2013, 08:21 PM	#1767
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started finishing the Oak Bed Boards, it will be a Black Bed with Polished Stainless Hidden Hardware.

03-03-2013, 10:16 PM	#1768
rootbeer ride Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alabama Posts: 19	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? went and got the front cap today.it's still real solid with just surface rust.took it apart and ready for sandblasting.

03-03-2013, 10:45 PM	#1769
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I pulled off the front bumper, and had started getting the front clip off. Pulled of the speaker grill to have it beaded and primed __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

03-03-2013, 11:23 PM	#1770
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed my new KN 12" oval washable air cleaner, filled it with fuel and took the dogs to the dog park. Getting ready to haul my wife and 6 friends to dinner. Posted via Mobile Device



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03-04-2013, 12:58 AM	#1772
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? wow ! that looks in great shape !!!!! good deal - best of luck with it

03-04-2013, 10:36 AM	#1773
mavdog32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 117	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? rivet removal......and then some. What a PITA

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03-05-2013, 06:59 PM	#1775
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? plowed snow __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

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