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**Denee007** · 04-05-2013, 02:56 PM

Thank you!

. Another six months, I should be driving it!

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Originally Posted by Daze57

denee007

your truck is turning out very very nice

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1-ton of fun · 04-06-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

Is that mount part of a 4 link kit?
Or did you fab it yourself

i wish i could claim that i made that piece, but it is part of the no limit engineering kit.

http://www.nolimitparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FTBR

OrrieG · 04-06-2013, 04:25 PM

Nutin' have to work this weekend, curse of the self employed. Major parts infusion coming in about two weeks, then balls to the wall for summer finish, at least in primer.

CTZR1 · 04-06-2013, 04:53 PM

I took these pictures, and I think I may have ordered some parts. I'll let you know if they come in and they are the right ones

dubie · 04-06-2013, 07:05 PM

I got the cab mounted, doors hung, brake system is ready for bleeding, sorted all my wires for the new harness and undercoated the front wheel wells

Clarance J · 04-06-2013, 07:51 PM

Last week took out the center pumpkin to have the pinion seal replaced.
Today I cleaned it up, primered it. Rustoleum of course. Already for paint.

apache200 · 04-06-2013, 08:22 PM

Started cleaning up the brackets on my rearend. hopefully will get it finished up tomorrow

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-06-2013, 09:10 PM

I got THIS chrome grill from a member here. I managed to get this, the front upper & lower panels & bumper back on.

I'm re- IN LOVE! ha ha. I can't help myself, I like chrome.

Chevette · 04-06-2013, 10:35 PM

Looks real good, Dan.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-07-2013, 12:23 AM

Thanks Chevette.

Bit-by-bit, bit-by-bit man....but not tomorrow. Tomorrow I'm going to the Dodgers game with my 90 year old mother in law. Cracks me up that she's game to go at her age.

tttuba · 04-07-2013, 09:51 PM

took the bed apart. Now to fix it and put it back together.
Site wont let me upload pictures for some reason

tttuba · 04-07-2013, 10:03 PM

ok think I figured out the picture issue.

NEWFISHER · 04-07-2013, 10:07 PM

Adjusted the carb and drove the heck out of it. I've been camping at the Raceway for the Portland Swap Meet for 4 days and had the urge to put some miles on it!
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mechanixman · 04-07-2013, 10:35 PM

New battery, and started sanding/priming the bed

Clarance J · 04-07-2013, 11:11 PM

Painted the pumpkin today. Also cleaned out a spot for the housing I'll be taking out tomorrow to paint.

Daze57 · 04-07-2013, 11:26 PM

After a bunch of setbacks - i finally was able to re- take my heads to a different machine shop. first one went out of business.
With only 27;000 miles on the engine - heads were pretty shot - now i will pull the engine out again and go thru it . i have no idea what happened - if the heads were that bad i want to refresh the engine - -all i want to do is drive it - i dont think i am asking for too much.............

**arturo7** · 04-07-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

-all i want to do is drive it - i dont think i am asking for too much.............

Drive it? What? Who does that? These things are just for wrenchin' on aren't they?

Daze57 · 04-07-2013, 11:37 PM

naaaaaaaaaa id like to drive mine - i have had my fill of '' yard art '' ( nuttin against that but sometimes ya just have to roll in one

dubie · 04-07-2013, 11:42 PM

I started hanging some body panels back on the frame. Then cut the inner fenders on the back for a tub

NEWFISHER · 04-08-2013, 12:18 AM

Guys (and D'ne) all your trucks are comming along great.
Dubie, love the tub and the black inner border inside the shop is killer.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-08-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by arturo7

Drive it? What? Who does that? These things are just for wrenchin' on aren't they?

Not mine! I've done the derelict-in-the driveway deal and it sucked. I don't have room for it anyway in this house. So I intend to get it exactly where I want it mechanically and even cosmetically with the exception of paint.

After I retire I plan to blow it all apart for REAL paint. In the meantime I don't plan to do any single improvement that will keep it un-drivable for longer than a couple weeks at most.

dubie · 04-08-2013, 07:13 AM

THat black border is just spruce 1 x 4 painted black with Tremclad water based paint and a brush. Then we air nailed it all up. The tub was a result of sizing the tires down from a 275 to a 255 and them still not fitting. I forgot that this axle is almost 2" shorter than the stock truck axle which in turn causes the ties to be closer inwards. So my son and I took a few different measurements, marked the tub and cut it. I'm hoping I can have it all fabbed and installed this week, but finishing the wiring is priority 1 this week

oneoff · 04-08-2013, 05:52 PM

After a few setbacks, got the alternator bracket in and mounted. Put in the dash cluster and dash pad. The Ron Davis radiator was shipped today, so next week this baby should be ready to fire up. Oh' and after the third set of exhaust manifolds as well.....LOL
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Clarance J · 04-08-2013, 10:40 PM

Today, since the diff was out I took the housing out to repaint it and since the shocks needed to be disconnected I pulled out the upper shock mount to give it a coat of paint also.

jdougla9 · 04-09-2013, 12:46 AM

spent a lot of money on new wheels and tires... 15x10 and 15x4 billet specialties streetlies with the black anadized finish and 275 mickeys too!

04-06-2013, 04:25 PM	#1928
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Nutin' have to work this weekend, curse of the self employed. Major parts infusion coming in about two weeks, then balls to the wall for summer finish, at least in primer. __________________ 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

04-06-2013, 04:53 PM	#1929
CTZR1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Pere, Wisconsin Posts: 108	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I took these pictures, and I think I may have ordered some parts. I'll let you know if they come in and they are the right ones Attached Images __________________ 1949 GMC FC102 4-speed 1970 Corvette T-top 350hp 4-speed 1997 Chevy Suburban 4x4

04-06-2013, 07:05 PM	#1930
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got the cab mounted, doors hung, brake system is ready for bleeding, sorted all my wires for the new harness and undercoated the front wheel wells Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-06-2013, 07:51 PM	#1931
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Last week took out the center pumpkin to have the pinion seal replaced. Today I cleaned it up, primered it. Rustoleum of course. Already for paint. Attached Images __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

04-06-2013, 08:22 PM	#1932
apache200 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 275	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started cleaning up the brackets on my rearend. hopefully will get it finished up tomorrow __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside 1955 BBW Fleetside

04-06-2013, 09:10 PM	#1933
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got THIS chrome grill from a member here. I managed to get this, the front upper & lower panels & bumper back on. I'm re- IN LOVE! ha ha. I can't help myself, I like chrome.

04-06-2013, 10:35 PM	#1934
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Looks real good, Dan. __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

04-07-2013, 12:23 AM	#1935
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks Chevette. Bit-by-bit, bit-by-bit man....but not tomorrow. Tomorrow I'm going to the Dodgers game with my 90 year old mother in law. Cracks me up that she's game to go at her age.

04-07-2013, 09:51 PM	#1936
tttuba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 180	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? took the bed apart. Now to fix it and put it back together. Site wont let me upload pictures for some reason

04-07-2013, 10:03 PM	#1937
tttuba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 180	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? ok think I figured out the picture issue. Attached Images

04-07-2013, 10:07 PM	#1938
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Adjusted the carb and drove the heck out of it. I've been camping at the Raceway for the Portland Swap Meet for 4 days and had the urge to put some miles on it! Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2013, 10:35 PM	#1939
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? New battery, and started sanding/priming the bed Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

04-07-2013, 11:11 PM	#1940
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Painted the pumpkin today. Also cleaned out a spot for the housing I'll be taking out tomorrow to paint. Attached Images __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

04-07-2013, 11:26 PM	#1941
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 ? After a bunch of setbacks - i finally was able to re- take my heads to a different machine shop. first one went out of business. With only 27;000 miles on the engine - heads were pretty shot - now i will pull the engine out again and go thru it . i have no idea what happened - if the heads were that bad i want to refresh the engine - -all i want to do is drive it - i dont think i am asking for too much.............

04-07-2013, 11:37 PM	#1943
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 ? naaaaaaaaaa id like to drive mine - i have had my fill of '' yard art '' ( nuttin against that but sometimes ya just have to roll in one



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04-07-2013, 11:42 PM	#1944
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I started hanging some body panels back on the frame. Then cut the inner fenders on the back for a tub __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-08-2013, 12:18 AM	#1945
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Guys (and D'ne) all your trucks are comming along great. Dubie, love the tub and the black inner border inside the shop is killer. Posted via Mobile Device

04-08-2013, 07:13 AM	#1947
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? THat black border is just spruce 1 x 4 painted black with Tremclad water based paint and a brush. Then we air nailed it all up. The tub was a result of sizing the tires down from a 275 to a 255 and them still not fitting. I forgot that this axle is almost 2" shorter than the stock truck axle which in turn causes the ties to be closer inwards. So my son and I took a few different measurements, marked the tub and cut it. I'm hoping I can have it all fabbed and installed this week, but finishing the wiring is priority 1 this week __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-08-2013, 05:52 PM	#1948
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? After a few setbacks, got the alternator bracket in and mounted. Put in the dash cluster and dash pad. The Ron Davis radiator was shipped today, so next week this baby should be ready to fire up. Oh' and after the third set of exhaust manifolds as well.....LOL __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible

04-08-2013, 10:40 PM	#1949
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Today, since the diff was out I took the housing out to repaint it and since the shocks needed to be disconnected I pulled out the upper shock mount to give it a coat of paint also. Attached Images __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

04-09-2013, 12:46 AM	#1950
jdougla9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: lancaster PA Posts: 24	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? spent a lot of money on new wheels and tires... 15x10 and 15x4 billet specialties streetlies with the black anadized finish and 275 mickeys too!

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