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[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by 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.

Holidays are meant for family time!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Holidays are meant for family time!

Yea it is, I have two adophed boys age 9 and 7 brothers and both their birthday is in May so we have a big birthday for them.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

very nice. i spend a ton of time with family this weekend too

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Yea it is, I have two adophed boys age 9 and 7 brothers and both their birthday is in May so we have a big birthday for them.

Good for you!
I'm sure they are grateful to have a family as much as you are greatful for the joy they bring to you.

[gdavis]

Dean/ swamp rat you only get one chance in life to show the family that matter. My oldest which is 9 helped me with building a outside swing. (Honey doo) I let him use the cordless drill. with me watching of course. drilling pre holes for the screws on the swing. These boy are what you call special needs children. they have special needs like all boys.
Here is a picture of the swing thus far with out the arm rest. another day and wifey will be happy.

[swamp rat]

Nice bench!

[chevy88]

My door handle gaskets are two years old and dry cracked. Truck is inside 90% of the time and is never driven in winter, they came com LMC. I hope you find better quality ones than what I got.

[Mustard72]

Originally Posted by chevy88

My door handle gaskets are two years old and dry cracked. Truck is inside 90% of the time and is never driven in winter, they came com LMC. I hope you find better quality ones than what I got.

Might be another reason to make your own.

Nice bench, George. Fun working on that stuff with kids.

[gdavis]

swamp rat, Kerry, Nick. Started on the arms on the bench seat and something hit me like a ton of bricks. I got so sick, it must have been something I have eaten. I only got one arm done before I called it a day. I enjoyed working with the boys. I will finish it tomorrow.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by gdavis

swamp rat, Kerry, Nick. Started on the arms on the bench seat and something hit me like a ton of bricks. I got so sick, it must have been something I have eaten. I only got one arm done before I called it a day. I enjoyed working with the boys. I will finish it tomorrow.

Hang in there, hope its not food poisoning.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Hang in there, hope its not food poisoning.

I don't know if it was or not. But it is better now and thanks for asking. God Bless

[gdavis]

Today, I finished the Honey doo outside swing.

[Mustard72]

That was quick. Glad you're feeling better.

Hopefully you don't put cushions on that bench or it will be do comfortable you never get the truck done. looks good, though.

[cubber]

George, when you finish your truck, I bet you'll sit on that swing and stare at it. When I got my truck back together, I used to just sit in the shop and look at it sometimes.

[gdavis]

no cushions don't want to get to comfortable. I did that very same thing. I sat in the swing yesterday and was looking at the truck.
thanks guys I am taking a break on the truck. I almost got burnt out, I said almost. I need to save some more money so I can hopefully get in my last order, I said hopefully.

[swamp rat]

I take breaks all the time. Haven't touched the truck all week. Sometimes other things take priority.

[Xeen]

You can see the finish line George, if that doesn't motivate you nothing will. Where are you at mechanically, are your brakes and steering done? What do you have left to do on the engine and drivetrain?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

You can see the finish line George, if that doesn't motivate you nothing will. Where are you at mechanically, are your brakes and steering done? What do you have left to do on the engine and drivetrain?

drive line is 100 % done
engine is 99.9 % done. need to order and mount the carb but that is in the works also. I found a edlebrock with electric choke I am rebuilding it.
drive line is 100 % done
brakes is 100 % done
Steering is 100 % done
steering column is 100 % done shifts like a brand new one.
I still need the wiring harness, but that is in the works soon.
exhaust needs to be installed. I will trailer it to a shop and let them do it.
front and rear bumpers needs to be ordered and mounted.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I take breaks all the time. Haven't touched the truck all week. Sometimes other things take priority.

yea I understand about priorities. But just like Bryan said I can see the finish line.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Originally Posted by cubber

George, when you finish your truck, I bet you'll sit on that swing and stare at it. When I got my truck back together, I used to just sit in the shop and look at it sometimes.

x2

[gdavis]

Got some parts coming in I hope to start on the truck again.
Tomorrow I want to install the small line that goes to the rad to chrome tank.
and maybe do some wiring on the tail light and back up lights.

[gdavis]

Got some parts in today. But I didn't get to the over flow hose to the radiator. maybe tomorrow.

[Mustard72]

Are you targeting any particular completion date at this point? I know last year you had a certain event or something in mind. I should come up with one for Mustard. Everything fell apart as soon as the horse season was missed, and that was last year. Deep into a kitchen project, now...

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Are you targeting any particular completion date at this point? I know last year you had a certain event or something in mind. I should come up with one for Mustard. Everything fell apart as soon as the horse season was missed, and that was last year. Deep into a kitchen project, now...

I'm shooting for August 1st, that is my birthday. But don't hold me to it.

[gdavis]

Today, I installed the lines to the after market chrome over flow tank. One line went to the radiator and the other line went in a hole in the fender well. That way it want make a mess in the engine compartment. I also did a little on the hood latch. I still need to make it center the hole a little better. It got so hot even under the canopy, that I gave up and went in for the AC. I will pull the latch off tomorrow and adjust it.