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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
Small update, was a long time away for my work, so did'nt have time to work on the truck.
Was working in Bakersfield CA, so filled my suitcase with a lott of new stuff ![]() Installed a new Lokar gas cable. And started working on the inside roof with Dynamat extreme.. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
Cool truck and I'm getting started on my 50 3100.
What fuel tank are you using and do you have measurements? keep up with the nice work |
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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
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I bought the gas tank by Brothers trucks. And I cut off the brackets so I could install the tank More to the back of the truck. I will measure the tank this week for you..
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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
That should help with the heat and sound...Jim
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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
Did u use it also in your truck?
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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
not the same brand, but similar...Jim
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Finisht installing the extreme dynamat on the roof of the Cab.
![]() And workt on the dash, I moved the ignition switch to the right,and on the left I put the wiper switch, only i need a new switch, I dont like the black one. ![]() Also installed the sigaret lighter. ![]() I also installed the new fuel pump and fuel filter and fuel lines. ![]() ![]() ![]() This week we are going to finish the american autowire cabels in the Cab, so I am hoping to start the truck this week for the first time with the key..
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Looking forward to you telling us it's running...Jim
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Truck is coming along nicely! Keep up the good work
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Thank you all, I hope everything works out great this week, and I don't have
Problems to start the truck, hope everything will work oke.. ![]()
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Re: Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland
Just went through your entire build and your truck is outstanding. Lots of great work you are doing there. And the second story garage is very interesting....you have it looking really nice and it is always so clean. nice!
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Thank you jim,jholt, and advanced design
Doing my best to restore the truck. The plan was to start the truck this week, but we found out that I was missing Some relays,and some other little things, I dont want to rush it, where going to start the truck soon. I will place the movie here when it runs.. Greetings Fer,
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Lots of nice looking rides...Jim
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Hi,
Its a long time for me with out my truck, I am in mexico ![]() Going home in march.. Then my plan is to work on the truck for 3 weeks, very close now to finish it for the first drive since 1976, that is the year that they parkt the truck.. Soon some new pictures...
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Ive been away for a long time, was in Mexico for 8 months
Tomorrow i am going to install the shifter cable, emergencybrakes and check the engine so we can start the engine soon.
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Glad your back, look forward to post...Jim
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Only the left Side is almost finisht, only have to weld the end piece on te exhaust
I cut the tip in à 45 degrees angle This wil end 7 cm behind the bumper
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Good to see you posting again...Jim
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Thanks Jim,
It is good to be back, and fun to work on the truck again
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