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Re: My 1952 truck.
Too bad the grinder sh/t the bed, I was on a tear today.
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09-19-2016, 09:22 PM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
Lookin good!! What brand of grinder died and what did you buy? Nice sled too won't be long for you guys out there. Hope your back feels better soon.
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09-19-2016, 10:01 PM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
Wade, sorry to hear about your back...can really kill the build spirit so hope it is better soon.
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09-19-2016, 10:29 PM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
Good looking build.
I have to admit it but I buy the Harbor Freight grinder. Mine was still going strong pretty much all the way through my build until the mechanism that locks it to loosen and tighten the nut stripped out. They're so cheap I have two, one I keep a cut off wheel on and one a flap disk on. It saves a little time but more than anything it saves your patience not having to swap over constantly when you're cutting and de-burring/shaping. |
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09-19-2016, 10:41 PM
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09-21-2016, 09:32 PM
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Man, I absolutely love to weld up holes! It's too bad the General couldn't have put twenty more in this frame!
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09-21-2016, 09:35 PM
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Need to buy all new front suspension. New trans crossmember tomorrow first.
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09-21-2016, 09:53 PM
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New suspension makes a huge difference. Too bad you couldn't hold off for a couple months as the winter sales are usually pretty good. I highly rec poly bushings in the a-arms. I used the speedway tubular arms on my last build. It was bagged but rode like a dream.
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09-22-2016, 12:11 AM
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Oh I can wait. So you had Speedway upper and lowers? I was looking at Global West units. They are nice and have a swivel lower spring seat. However, they are spendy.
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09-22-2016, 12:46 AM
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Oh I can wait. So you had Speedway upper and lowers? I was looking at Global West units. They are nice and have a swivel lower spring seat. However, they are spendy.
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09-22-2016, 01:26 AM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
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Have you considered trying an Inversion bed/table to stretch (traction) your back? I use one about 20 minutes a day and it helps me. Who ever said these are the "Golden Years" has another thing coming, if you know where I'm coming from. Enjoying your build. Keep on keepin on Nut Case 
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09-22-2016, 09:58 AM
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I have an inversion table and have been on it. I need to go back for another adjustment but I'm going to wait until Saturday. I'm getting stuff done on my truck finally and my wife is gone until Sunday.
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09-22-2016, 11:32 AM
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I used stock lowers and poly bushed them, then just the tubular uppers see pic.
I got some stainless hp brake hose off ebay for half price. Big bore s10 calipers, powerstop rotors from summit on sale, monroe shocks I fabbed up. The speedway number is 91031133 that has the aluminum shaft, I used the steel shaft. I believe I got two 8" ones. I doubt you'd need the 8.5" ones. These are the needle bearing type that need greased every few thousand miles. But they are cheap and work great.
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09-22-2016, 04:16 PM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
Wade I got all my suspension from Air Assisted might work out better for you because he is Canadian.
http://www.airassisted.ca/
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09-22-2016, 08:53 PM
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Thanks guys. I will look into it. Today I cut out that ugly ledge in the drivers side frame that I will not be using anymore.
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09-22-2016, 08:58 PM
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Max the Inspector Goldendoodle, came down to the shop for a surprise inspection. He was catching sparks but figured out some of them were hot. So I also cut out this bump. Then I built a new transmission crossmember.
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09-22-2016, 08:59 PM
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Here is Max. 10 months old and going to lose his knackers very soon.
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09-22-2016, 09:03 PM
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Thanks guys. I will look into it. Today I cut out that ugly ledge in the drivers side frame that I will not be using anymore.
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09-23-2016, 02:45 AM
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The frame looks great, moving right along. Your welds look like you have done it before. Max is great, my labradoodle Tucker is 7 and the smartest dog I have ever had. He hangs in the shop until I use the cutting disk/grinder, then hes out the door.. Good luck on your back Keep on keepin on Nut Case
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09-23-2016, 06:53 AM
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dang you aint playing around on that frame. not many of use would take the time to do that! I have a goldendoodle she is 1 and you'd think she has balls that need snipped. She is wild as ever. Takes stuff off my work table and chews it. She's destroyed many things.
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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09-23-2016, 08:18 PM
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Frame looks Great nice patch. I had a Golden doodle, best dog ever.
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09-23-2016, 11:37 PM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
I really need to get some shocks soon and need some advice or suggestions. I want a nice riding shock that I can also set the ride height with. I have no idea what these trucks weigh front and back. An air adjustable shock would be ok as I want a static suspension. She is going to be fairly low and staying that way. Maybe just a good adjustable coil over?
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09-23-2016, 11:49 PM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
I really need to get some shocks soon and need some advice or suggestions. I want a nice riding shock that I can also set the ride height with. I have no idea what these trucks weigh front and back. An air adjustable shock would be ok as I want a static suspension. She is going to be fairly low and staying that way. Maybe just a good adjustable coil over?
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09-24-2016, 11:59 AM
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Re: My 1952 truck.
I'm about to try the belltech nitro shocks. learned that from this good ol' site.
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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10-02-2016, 01:19 PM
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Been working hard the last couple weeks. My camera on my phone died sopics have been few. Here are a few pics to catch up.
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