What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 83 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Black_Sheep · 11-03-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

If I remember my elementary Espanol, that means The Green Truck??? Nice elevated photo perspective; looks like a magazine shot.

Correct, but El Camión Verde sounds much sexier than the green truck.

Glad you liked the pic, I usually take a bunch and one or two turn out...

Congrats on your successful maiden voyage. It takes awhile to develop confidence in a fresh build. After nearly 225 miles on mine, I'm finally able to relax and enjoy the drive.

fourspeedwagon · 11-04-2018, 10:12 PM

My progress as usual is pretty dismal, but I am overloaded with harvest so taking a couple hours to do anything is a relaxing bonus for me. I have 3 project trucks currently- nobody said I was smart.. Today I fiddled with my ‘51 GMC. It’s a one ton that was a factory dump/flatbed. Soon it’ll have an original 9 foot box on it. The box I found is in really nice shape but it is still an almost 70 year old piece of farm equipment. I cut off the extra pieces of strap that were welded on and a couple shelves that were attached to the bedsides behind the fenders. Not certain what they were for? They look like big battery trays. Maybe for toolboxes, buckets, extra fuel? Whatever they were- they’re gone and I smoothed the spots with a flap wheel on my angle grinder.

Stared at the back of the truck a bit also - I want to mount the box so I can still utilize the pto dump. Not sure if anyone has done it quite like this but I’m sure I can figure it out.

**oldman3** · 11-06-2018, 10:17 AM

MPC, great news on the trip, enjoy your ride...Jim

DransportGarage · 11-06-2018, 10:35 AM

Oh, MPC, I should have mentioned that the sound deadener won't replace the exhaust system!

**idbeast** · 11-06-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dransportgarage

oh, mpc, i should have mentioned that the sound deadener won't replace the exhaust system!

roflmao

mikebte · 11-06-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Oh, MPC, I should have mentioned that the sound deadener won't replace the exhaust system!

Never been a truer statement. But it sure makes a difference. I drove mine for years with nothing, and after the noise barrier I feel it is way better.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772817
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771822

MiraclePieCo · 11-07-2018, 09:26 PM

I reinstalled the front bumper, and although I didn't get a chance to get the truck outside for photos, I did spend lots of time staring at it in the garage. I LOVE the new stance; although not as low up front, it's almost perfectly level which looks much more modern and less 1970s. It also reduces the bulbous look of the rear, giving better overall proportions. Next task: exhaust.

PS: Excuse me rambling on and on about my truck; I'm just so danged excited I can't stop!

mikebte · 11-07-2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I reinstalled the front bumper and , although I didn't get a chance to get the truck outside for photos, I did spend lots of time staring at it in the garage. I LOVE the new stance; although not as low up front, it's almost perfectly level which looks much more modern and less 1970s. It also reduces the bulbous look of the rear, giving better overall proportions. Next task: exhaust.

PS: Excuse me rambling on and on about my truck; I'm just so danged excited I can't stop!

Your truck is beautiful and you should be proud of it,I like how it sits now even better.

MiraclePieCo · 11-07-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Your truck is beautiful and you should be proud of it,I like how it sits now even better.

Thank you. You're my new best friend ;-)

But seriously, I'm honored that you guys are here to share it with me.

**oldman3** · 11-08-2018, 12:17 AM

I think all of us that has gotten one to the point of driving it has felt that way. Welcome to the club...Jim

**idbeast** · 11-08-2018, 12:39 AM

I just had to do this!

mikebte · 11-08-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

I just had to do this!

Haha, I see this as I am placing an order for car parts.

MARTINSR · 11-08-2018, 01:05 PM

This morning I got the inside of the fenders primed, two cars washed (drove the Gran Sport because I couldn't park it back in the garage) all before 8:00 am, now I am at work with nothing to do.

Brian

mikebte · 11-08-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

This morning I got the inside of the fenders primed, two cars washed (drove the Gran Sport because I couldn't park it back in the garage) all before 8:00 am, now I am at work with nothing to do.

Brian

Its nice that you could at least hang out here on your free time, but I'm really looking forward to you getting your truck done. Not sure what I am going to do once your all finished.

MARTINSR · 11-08-2018, 01:21 AM

You should be excited, that is so cool!

Brian

MARTINSR · 11-08-2018, 01:23 AM

I got some parking brake stuff sand blasted, that was it. But I left the rear fenders out in the sun all day because I didn't like how the Ospho had stayed wet in a few spots. I hope to get out there in the morning and prime the inside of them tomorrow.

Brian

MARTINSR · 11-09-2018, 01:20 AM

Fenders are ready to prime in the morning, WHOOO HOOOO!

Can I go to sleep now?

Brian

Michel · 11-09-2018, 04:04 AM

Nothing special done to the truck, except that I have decided to go to work with it today. 4°C so a bit cold and dark. Took the truck out of the garage, and in the street. Close the garage door and jump in the truck, switch on the lights and... no lights !
Switch off, switch on, still no lights on the front! And here the great idea! press the foot switch and then lights on !!!!!! Go to work! 10 miles no heat in the cabin brrrr! need to use the sponge to clean the screen, but happy!

MiraclePieCo · 11-09-2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Michel

Took the truck out of the garage, and in the street. Close the garage door and jump in the truck, switch on the lights and... no lights! Switch off, switch on, still no lights on the front! And here the great idea! press the foot switch and then lights on !!!!!!

Bad dimmer switch?

Dyslexic Dog · 11-09-2018, 09:51 PM

Just got back from a vacation in Utah. Visited Zion and Bryce. Also spent time looking in the backyard along the road. Found a collection in Glendale UT that had a bunch of classic Detroit iron.

MiraclePieCo · 11-10-2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyslexic Dog

Just got back from a vacation in Utah. Visited Zion and Bryce. Also spent time looking in the backyard along the road. Found a collection in Glendale UT that had a bunch of classic Detroit iron.

Zion is so surreal, one of my favorite places!

MiraclePieCo · 11-10-2018, 02:21 AM

Toured around to show my truck off to a couple of friends, one who owns a '23 T-bucket and the other a '51 Ford PU. I'm pretty happy with the stance.

I ordered window channel kits, and I have an appointment to get the exhaust done next week.

MARTINSR · 11-10-2018, 12:52 AM

Didn't get crap done tonight, put away some parts is about it, but I was out there for my five minutes.

I did put a photo I had printed on my truck that was photo shopped for me of my truck done! That will be a little more of a spark when I see it, I can use all the sparks I can get.

Brian

MARTINSR · 11-10-2018, 12:16 PM

Muffler shmuffler who needs um. LOL

Brian

MARTINSR · 11-10-2018, 02:55 PM

Got the fenders primed, WHOO HOOOO! Off to the Goodguys.

Brian

11-04-2018, 10:12 PM	#2
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My progress as usual is pretty dismal, but I am overloaded with harvest so taking a couple hours to do anything is a relaxing bonus for me. I have 3 project trucks currently- nobody said I was smart.. Today I fiddled with my ‘51 GMC. It’s a one ton that was a factory dump/flatbed. Soon it’ll have an original 9 foot box on it. The box I found is in really nice shape but it is still an almost 70 year old piece of farm equipment. I cut off the extra pieces of strap that were welded on and a couple shelves that were attached to the bedsides behind the fenders. Not certain what they were for? They look like big battery trays. Maybe for toolboxes, buckets, extra fuel? Whatever they were- they’re gone and I smoothed the spots with a flap wheel on my angle grinder. Stared at the back of the truck a bit also - I want to mount the box so I can still utilize the pto dump. Not sure if anyone has done it quite like this but I’m sure I can figure it out. __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

11-06-2018, 10:17 AM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 MPC, great news on the trip, enjoy your ride...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 />

11-06-2018, 10:35 AM	#4
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Oh, MPC, I should have mentioned that the sound deadener won't replace the exhaust system! __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

11-07-2018, 09:26 PM	#7
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I reinstalled the front bumper, and although I didn't get a chance to get the truck outside for photos, I did spend lots of time staring at it in the garage. I LOVE the new stance; although not as low up front, it's almost perfectly level which looks much more modern and less 1970s. It also reduces the bulbous look of the rear, giving better overall proportions. Next task: exhaust. PS: Excuse me rambling on and on about my truck; I'm just so danged excited I can't stop! Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 11-08-2018 at 04:03 AM.

11-08-2018, 12:17 AM	#10
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I think all of us that has gotten one to the point of driving it has felt that way. Welcome to the club...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 />

11-08-2018, 12:39 AM	#11
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I just had to do this! Attached Images

11-08-2018, 01:05 PM	#13
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 This morning I got the inside of the fenders primed, two cars washed (drove the Gran Sport because I couldn't park it back in the garage) all before 8:00 am, now I am at work with nothing to do. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-08-2018, 01:21 AM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 You should be excited, that is so cool! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-08-2018, 01:23 AM	#16
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got some parking brake stuff sand blasted, that was it. But I left the rear fenders out in the sun all day because I didn't like how the Ospho had stayed wet in a few spots. I hope to get out there in the morning and prime the inside of them tomorrow. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-09-2018, 01:20 AM	#17
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Fenders are ready to prime in the morning, WHOOO HOOOO! Can I go to sleep now? Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-09-2018, 04:04 AM	#18
Michel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: France Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Nothing special done to the truck, except that I have decided to go to work with it today. 4°C so a bit cold and dark. Took the truck out of the garage, and in the street. Close the garage door and jump in the truck, switch on the lights and... no lights ! Switch off, switch on, still no lights on the front! And here the great idea! press the foot switch and then lights on !!!!!! Go to work! 10 miles no heat in the cabin brrrr! need to use the sponge to clean the screen, but happy! __________________ '55, Chevy 3600, 2nd serie, 3/4 ton, 235, 4 speed Muncie SM420, 4.57:1 rear axle

11-09-2018, 09:51 PM	#20
Dyslexic Dog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: GR MI Posts: 57	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Just got back from a vacation in Utah. Visited Zion and Bryce. Also spent time looking in the backyard along the road. Found a collection in Glendale UT that had a bunch of classic Detroit iron.

11-10-2018, 02:21 AM	#22
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Toured around to show my truck off to a couple of friends, one who owns a '23 T-bucket and the other a '51 Ford PU. I'm pretty happy with the stance. I ordered window channel kits, and I have an appointment to get the exhaust done next week. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

11-10-2018, 12:52 AM	#23
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Didn't get crap done tonight, put away some parts is about it, but I was out there for my five minutes. I did put a photo I had printed on my truck that was photo shopped for me of my truck done! That will be a little more of a spark when I see it, I can use all the sparks I can get. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-10-2018, 12:16 PM	#24
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Muffler shmuffler who needs um. LOL Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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11-10-2018, 02:55 PM	#25
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the fenders primed, WHOO HOOOO! Off to the Goodguys. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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