Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Root2812 · 08-18-2013, 05:31 PM

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Is this the original seat, just reupholstered? I wish I would have had an original seat.

YahamaR1 · 08-18-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Root2812

Is this the original seat, just reupholstered? I wish I would have had an original seat.

Hi Root..

This is the original seat that came with the truck, I powdercoat the frame
And repair the side plates and paint them blue.
A friends wife make the new leather upholstery..
Real happy with the way it looks...
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YahamaR1 · 08-19-2013, 10:52 AM

I just got home, was working in Russia for the laat three weeks,
And what do I see when I walked in my house.!!!??
Yes more new stuff, my alltman easy latch set has arrived,with the central locking system...

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YahamaR1 · 08-20-2013, 10:18 AM

Today I put the box back on the frame,and the fenders,and I am going to make new braces for the rear lights.
Also I bought a trans cooler with Fan from a friend of my, will fit perfect between grill and radiator..

Tomorrow I will be working on the Cab, hoping to place the new floor,and firewall..
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YahamaR1 · 08-22-2013, 03:47 PM

Welded the 2 floorpans, kickerpanels and the new firewall today

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**oldman3** · 08-22-2013, 04:07 PM

Looks good...Jim

Bomp · 08-22-2013, 10:15 PM

Nice and Smooth

YahamaR1 · 08-23-2013, 08:33 AM

Thanks guys.. Its looking like a Cab again.

Today I workt on some new brackets for my rear lights, don't like the original chrome brackets,they are to sticking to far out of the car, I want them closer to the bed.. And I changed the bushings from the 2 cab shackels and powdercoat them black..
Next thing I am going to do is make some new brackets for the rear chrome bumper..
Here are some pic's..
I know you guys get angry

if there are no pictures..

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**oldman3** · 08-23-2013, 09:06 AM

Nice job on the tail lights, and repairs to shackles, both look great...Jim

YahamaR1 · 09-03-2013, 08:55 PM

Recived my new Billetspecialties steeringwheel today..
And 2 round peep mirrors ..
Now I am waithing on the Dakota gauges. Hope they will come soon also.

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**oldman3** · 09-03-2013, 11:21 PM

Nice...Jim

YahamaR1 · 09-28-2013, 11:11 AM

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YahamaR1 · 09-28-2013, 11:14 AM

Installed the new rear bumper, now I only have to build a fillingplate/coverplate between the bumper and the bed.

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Next week I will work all week in the body shop to help my friend, we will put the cab back on the frame and finish the complete cab/doors/ and front..

YahamaR1 · 09-28-2013, 06:06 PM

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**oldman3** · 09-28-2013, 11:30 PM

Can't wait to see some more pics...Jim

YahamaR1 · 09-29-2013, 09:00 AM

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Can't wait to see some more pics...Jim

Next weekend Jim I will post more pictures, monday I will bring the frame to the shop to put the Cab back on, and finish the new firewall so the engine will fit.
Then the fenders and hood and doors. Hope to have next weekend a compleet truck again..
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**oldman3** · 09-29-2013, 09:50 AM

Sounds great, I'll be waiting...Jim

YahamaR1 · 09-29-2013, 10:54 AM

New stuff.

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Angryman117 · 09-29-2013, 12:24 PM

Those gauges looks nice!

YahamaR1 · 09-30-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Angryman117

Those gauges looks nice!

Thanks Angryman117
I like the gauges a lott.

Today I removed the bed, and moved the Chassis to the bodyshop
The rest of this week we will work on the cab and front,
And instal the doors and easylatch, and the rest..

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YahamaR1 · 10-01-2013, 04:29 PM

This monday I brought the frame in the bodyshop
Today we put the Cab back on the Frame,and cut in the firewall
So the BIG ass engine have enough room..

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**oldman3** · 10-01-2013, 06:49 PM

Moving right along...Jim

YahamaR1 · 10-03-2013, 01:18 PM

Did Some welding today..

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OrrieG · 10-03-2013, 06:31 PM

Trapazoids and triangles are fun! looking good.

YahamaR1 · 10-04-2013, 05:32 PM

Thats not easy to install the frontend,
It is al with new LMC parts, the new hood will be here next week
Have a lot of problems to line everything outperfect..

08-19-2013, 10:52 AM	#178
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland I just got home, was working in Russia for the laat three weeks, And what do I see when I walked in my house.!!!?? Yes more new stuff, my alltman easy latch set has arrived,with the central locking system... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-20-2013, 10:18 AM	#179
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Today I put the box back on the frame,and the fenders,and I am going to make new braces for the rear lights. Also I bought a trans cooler with Fan from a friend of my, will fit perfect between grill and radiator.. Tomorrow I will be working on the Cab, hoping to place the new floor,and firewall.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-22-2013, 03:47 PM	#180
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Welded the 2 floorpans, kickerpanels and the new firewall today Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-22-2013, 04:07 PM	#181
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Looks good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-22-2013, 10:15 PM	#182
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Nice and Smooth

08-23-2013, 08:33 AM	#183
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Thanks guys.. Its looking like a Cab again. Today I workt on some new brackets for my rear lights, don't like the original chrome brackets,they are to sticking to far out of the car, I want them closer to the bed.. And I changed the bushings from the 2 cab shackels and powdercoat them black.. Next thing I am going to do is make some new brackets for the rear chrome bumper.. Here are some pic's.. I know you guys get angry if there are no pictures.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-23-2013, 09:06 AM	#184
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Nice job on the tail lights, and repairs to shackles, both look great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#185
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Recived my new Billetspecialties steeringwheel today.. And 2 round peep mirrors .. Now I am waithing on the Dakota gauges. Hope they will come soon also. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

09-03-2013, 11:21 PM	#186
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Nice...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-28-2013, 11:11 AM	#187
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

09-28-2013, 11:14 AM	#188
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Installed the new rear bumper, now I only have to build a fillingplate/coverplate between the bumper and the bed. Posted via Mobile Device Next week I will work all week in the body shop to help my friend, we will put the cab back on the frame and finish the complete cab/doors/ and front.. __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

09-28-2013, 06:06 PM	#189
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

09-28-2013, 11:30 PM	#190
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Can't wait to see some more pics...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-29-2013, 09:50 AM	#192
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Sounds great, I'll be waiting...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-29-2013, 10:54 AM	#193
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland New stuff. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl



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09-29-2013, 12:24 PM	#194
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Those gauges looks nice!

10-01-2013, 04:29 PM	#196
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland This monday I brought the frame in the bodyshop Today we put the Cab back on the Frame,and cut in the firewall So the BIG ass engine have enough room.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

10-01-2013, 06:49 PM	#197
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Moving right along...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-03-2013, 01:18 PM	#198
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Did Some welding today.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

10-03-2013, 06:31 PM	#199
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Trapazoids and triangles are fun! looking good. __________________ 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

10-04-2013, 05:32 PM	#200
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland Thats not easy to install the frontend, It is al with new LMC parts, the new hood will be here next week Have a lot of problems to line everything outperfect.. __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

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