What did you do to your truck today?

[bobcostas]

I yanked out my motor for a well deserved scrubbing ans a smorgasbord of new parts

[stilkikin]

I got her running again...and figured out I have a lot more work.

[Rich 5150 69]

Drove it like I stole it home from work.....

[jkb]

Finished up the truck and spent the day cruising around localy with my special lady and the dog. Ready for Woodward Dream Cruise tomorrow

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by bobcostas

I yanked out my motor for a well deserved scrubbing ans a smorgasbord of new parts

Define 'smorgasbord' . . . ......

[CVA59]

Didn't get anything done on the truck but i did my my other project painted today.

[jbgroby]

That's going to be sharp when you're finished. I want a gas pump for the garage too, I've been looking for a 1958-62 model but have not found one yet. Also all theh extra $$ are going into the truck for now, unless I come across a real steal.

I got just the spot for it.

[CVA59]

Thanks jbgroby. I have been collecting and restoring these for over 20 years now. I love these old pumps as much as these old trucks, LOL. They are alot of fun to restore and really add that extra touch to a shop or garage like you are talking about.

[skysoldier173rd]

Put in a SBC and 700R4. Now just got to hook up all the miscellaneous and I'll be ready to do some burnouts!!

[CVA59]

Got the entire front crossmember changed out. I wish it was as easy is it seems.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by CVA59

Thanks jbgroby. I have been collecting and restoring these for over 20 years now. I love these old pumps as much as these old trucks, LOL. They are alot of fun to restore and really add that extra touch to a shop or garage like you are talking about.

If I ever find that opportunity, I'd like to restore a Martin & Schwartz model 80 tall top. Having a real one would make the perfect companion to go along with the pair I made out of salt shakers for my Giant Gila Monster diorama, which match the ones used in the movie.



And to stay on topic, I started working on removing my Goodguys event sticker from my windshield today. Damaged my right wrist/hand a week ago and today is the 1st day I've been able to use it again.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by CVA59

Got the entire front crossmember changed out. I wish it was as easy is it seems.

It's kind of like buying a bolt-in chassis kit of any type. I've never found one yet that just "bolted in". What seems to be a 2 hour project usually ends up taking a weekend.

[skysoldier173rd]

I'll second that. Murphy's law definitely applies to working on these trucks!

[CVA59]

Originally Posted by markeb01

If I ever find that opportunity, I'd like to restore a Martin & Schwartz model 80 tall top. Having a real one would make the perfect companion to go along with the pair I made out of salt shakers for my Giant Gila Monster diorama, which match the ones used in the movie.



And to stay on topic, I started working on removing my Goodguys event sticker from my windshield today. Damaged my right wrist/hand a week ago and today is the 1st day I've been able to use it again.

Just sold a MS 80 to a guy in Dallas 3 weeks ago. It was perfect, no dents or rust. Actually those are pretty common and you can pick one fairly easy on CL or Ebay.

[bama63]

watched it cook in this 100 plus degree weather

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by CVA59

Just sold a MS 80 to a guy in Dallas 3 weeks ago. It was perfect, no dents or rust. Actually those are pretty common and you can pick one fairly easy on CL or Ebay.

So I'm curious, did you serve on the Forrestal?

[64GMCHorsepower]

I replaced the front tie-rods, aligned the front end, finished hooking up my power steering, and installed my new radiator!!!
Woot! Then I drove it around........but only for a little bit, it is still hot....

[CVA59]

Originally Posted by markeb01

So I'm curious, did you serve on the Forrestal?

My dad served on the USS Forrestal from 63-64. I decided to start this memorial to honor the men who were killed in the explosion on July 29, 1967. It was a sad and horrible event that took place. I feel it is my duty as a Patriotic American to build a memorial to these American HERO'S. Check out our website. I have been working on the website for over a year now and still have a long way to go. We ALL as Americans need to never forget our Veterans and those who never came home. These men and women are the reason i am free to do the things i enjoy like work on my ol 64 Chevy truck and that is something i will NEVER take for granted.

[markeb01]

I was in the Marines from 66-70, and remember this event and the fire aboard the Big O the year before. A lot of young men in my age group perished in both events, which personalized the tragedies for a many of us.

Good for you taking the time to put together the site, well done.

[CVA59]

Thanks for the kind words. It has been a struggle at times but it will be worth it for sure.

[DPowers]

Painted around the windshield frame- going with a pearl white with the red.

[Rich 5150 69]

[QUOTE=markeb01;4151939]If I ever find that opportunity, I'd like to restore a Martin & Schwartz model 80 tall top. Having a real one would make the perfect companion to go along with the pair I made out of salt shakers for my Giant Gila Monster diorama, which match the ones used in the movie.



Hey i remember that movie mark, it was sad they destroyed the highboy in the end with nitro driving it into the gila monster.... low budget movie.

[fryer1979]

Not today, because I slept all day in preparation for work tonight, but Sunday afternoon and evening. Had a successful junkyard run, and got some progress on disassembly of the parts donor truck.

Junkyard score: '85 1 Ton Chevy front, and '86 Iroc Z rear.



Engine is almost ready to yank, just got to wheel it into the shop and get underneath.



Got the bench out, and it really isn't in too bad of shape. Just needs a new cover.

[lakeroadster]

Finished fabrication of radiusing the rear bed rails

Filled the stock tailgate latch openings, added the 1-1/2" pipe extensions, fit-up, welded and ground everything flush. Worked out pretty well. Probably 12-15 hours worth of work in total.

[markeb01]

That really turned out nice. Well worth the effort it took.