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[gdavis]

I did repaint the brackets. Now they are really sweet. I hope to finish the bed supports tomorrow. I have a little to do over at a friends house. Helping him with his railings on his 2 nd story. I built the home 5 years ago. He is still not living in it. He lives in Boston, Mass. So I watch out for him.

[gdavis]

Well, today my son came over and I helped him do a brake job on his 2006 3/4 ton 4x4 disk all the way around. So I did not get to work on my truck again. But, I did get a few parts that came in.
gaskets for the outside door handles
locks and keys for the outside and ignition.
ignition switch and bezel
chrome bolts for the steps

[Dean'smeanmachine]

sweet

[gdavis]

thanks dean. I hope to have some time tomorrow to install the outside door handles. and the locks and ignition switch.

[Number98]

Looking really great!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Number98

Looking really great!

thanks guy. This makes the third day I did not turn a wrench on the old girl.

[gdavis]

Well, today was a bust. I went to install the ignition and door locks and found that the keys would not work on the ignition. I ordered a three set match. Two doors and ignition set. Now I have to wait until they send e another set.

[gdavis]

well, today in installed the drivers side door handle. Waiting for the gaskets and locks to come in so I can do the other side.

[kgmunro]

Wow what a great build! You have inspired me to go work on my truck now! I will be watching yours!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by kgmunro

Wow what a great build! You have inspired me to go work on my truck now! I will be watching yours!

Thanks. it takes a lot of work but the end result is worth the wait.

[gdavis]

Well, today I had another set of back up lights and mounting brackets for the step side bed that came in the mail.
They were great being used and 46 years old. So I sand blasted them, primed and painted them gloss black.

[gdavis]

Today I mounted the back up light brackets and the lights.

[Xeen]

It's lookin' good George, did you order some new reverse light lenses and chain cover so that chain doesn't tear up your paint?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

It's lookin' good George, did you order some new reverse light lenses and chain cover so that chain doesn't tear up your paint?

No but they are on my next order list. I have been very busy lately with side jobs that helps me with the parts. I am glad that you are still around. Have you done anything on your build lately. I went over to your build and there was nothing posted. Talk to you soon George

[Mustard72]

We're just all waiting for you to get done first, George.

Gonna be pretty dang sharp when you finish up these final touches. Twas wondering about the chains, too, but not being a stepside guy, I didn't know what you guys did with those.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

We're just all waiting for you to get done first, George.

Gonna be pretty dang sharp when you finish up these final touches. Twas wondering about the chains, too, but not being a stepside guy, I didn't know what you guys did with those.

thanks a lot for the kind words. when I am done you will want to sell your truck and buy a short step side. Ha Ha I will be putting a set of chain guards on but have not ordered them yet.

[gdavis]

today, the three key set came in. 2 door and ignition all matching. So I installed the ignition switch and the cigarette lighter. I don't smoke but it at least it will fill up the hole in the dash. I might even leave it disconnected so no one will be tempted to use it. This truck will be a non smoking truck.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

everything looks good

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

everything looks good

thanks guy I do try and pay attention to the details

[gdavis]

Today, I installed the drivers side door lock.

[gdavis]

Got the other side done. Now I am waiting for the gaskets for the door handles to come in.

[gdavis]

Hey guys do anyone have a set of gaskets for a exterior door handle. Mine went a walking I guess.

[Mustard72]

Dang walking gaskets...

Could you make a set?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Dang walking gaskets...

Could you make a set?

A new set is 4.00 plus 3.95 shipping. 7.95 I might as well as look and see if I can find a piece of this rubber and try and make a set. The worst that can happen is that I can't. and I am in no worse shape.

[gdavis]

Took the holiday off and spent it with the family. It rained here every day this week. We had dime size hail and winds up to 45. Maybe next week will be better.