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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Thanks NC,
Yeah, I know about pine but I'm using red oak. The boards sat in my garage a couple weeks and when I finally cut the straps you could see its color had changed a little just sitting there. Sanded off easily.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
"I HOPE there will be room for me to line up the angle strip bolts with the "field" bolts on the strips!"
You can't line up the front one. Because of it's location the nut would show on the outside. The others will be under the fender or in the stake pockets. |
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Oh, that first bolt would actually be forward of the front stake pocket? Well if so I'll just have to learn to live with imperfection ha ha !!
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Dan, this is what I was referring to. The first bolt holding the angle strip to the bed side goes into the stake pocket so the nut is not visible on the outside. The cross sill bolts are about two inches back so the nut on a bolt through the bed side there would show. The others can be aligned with the cross sills.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Thanks Russ, yes I understand.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Friday, September 29, 2017
Ok, so the truck WOULD HAVE BEEN ready to test drive around the block today except when they went to install the driveshaft it was too long! Mike had sent 3 out for modifiction to a new shop and all of them were too long. So he read the guy the riot act and it was supposed to be modified and returned by noon today - but it wasn't there by 1pm when I got there. The only thing it will need after the driveshaft is installed is to put the ignition switch back in the dash and tie up some loose wires that will be terminated later when the bed is installed. So the journey continues............... ![]()
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Sorry buddy on the delay, but you'll get there...Jim
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
oh man, so close!
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Hey, does anyone have the link for the aftermarket place that makes the cowl grill delete panel for Task Force trucks? I know I've seen it. Can't recall if it's metal or fiberglas but I'm considering using one afterall.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Brotherstrucks has one cp159sm on sale now $ 79
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Thanks Glen; purchased.
Stopped by the shop today - Trying to keep the pressure on to get the truck delivered. Comes home Mon/Tues til a problem w/spray booth is worked out. 1. Bedsides need 1 more coat of clear on 1 side. 2. Tailgate, front panel & vent delete panel need to be painted. 3. Mount & adjust hood 4. Install all glass 5. Truck to upholstery shop for interior work. Somewhere in all this the grill, badges, seat belts, tail gate chains, and assorted details will get installed. At this rate the truck is looking like it'll be a Christmas present to myself. ![]() ![]()
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Hay Dan don't ya love the internet ! Ask , Answer, Get , Post
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The internet? Mostly yes, occasionally no. It has caused me to spend more money easily than I ever did before!
Summit had the vent panel on eBay for $65.99 with free shipping. Wouldn't have found that price without the interwebs!
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Let's hope it's an early Christmas present!!
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Test fit the cowl vent replacement panel before paint, mine needed a little massaging to fit the wiper pivots properly.
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Since I'm switching to this to prevent water, leaves ,etc from entering should I use some kind of gasket? The factory onenever had a gasket. Maybe a bead of silicone-allowed-to-dry first as a gasket?
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The edges on the side are just rolled over sheet metal so there isn't really a good surface to seal to. If you are dead set on sealing it, instead of silicone I would use strip caulk because it will remain pliable.
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1st: I don't think I'll ever turn a hose on the truck or intentionally drive it in serious rain (it' SOCal, "serious rain"? C'mon! lol) So I don't think it will ever see very much water to keep out. 2nd: Like I did on my transmission cover I'd run a heavy bead of silicone on the mating surface and allow it to thoroughly cure. THEN I'd bolt the vent cover down so the silicone acts as a flexible seal or gasket. Totally agree on "remaining pliable" Using the silicone as a permanent seal would bea cheesy bad idea.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Well that sucks! But a Christmas present isn't all bad.
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Driveshaft is installed. Rear lowering blocks removed - seemed like even with the bed off the rear would be too high.
Cowl vent delete panel arrived today. Looks like a nice piece but I haven't test fit it yet. I'll drop it off with the painter tomorrow. I'd prefer still having the stock vents but w/6-1/2"speakers in the kick panels along with tweeters and possibly AC vents there it would be way too cluttered with the vents on there. Oh well. PS: Annoying as hell that the pictures rotate. Anyone now a fix?
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Nice looking panel.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Dan, same one I got from Dynacorn. Fits pretty well, but you may have to massage the mounting holes just a bit to get it to center just right. I tried to find a pic of mine. Good piece.
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Thanks Jim,
I'll drop the panel off with the painter today and get the latest (as if it'll change!) on when the bed side panel painting will be complete, plus the front panel and tail gate. Mike texted last night that we'll take a short test drive around the block today. I'm waiting to hear from him, head over to the shop so I can video it. Then I'll flat bed tow it home (9 mi, no glass, no brake lights or door handles, etc) when I'd prefer to drive it on the back roads - then adult thought kicked in and I decided I'd better not - DAMN! THEN, I'll take the bench seat back to upholsterer and W...A...I...T...!...! EDIT: Test drove her down the street 2 blocks. No, forum STILL won't let me load the video! Runs great. Has a nice low stance but will be adjusted when bed is on. It's quieter (but not quiet) than I thought it would be. Tiny coolant leak to be fixed. Buttonhead Allen screw on Borgeson joint rubs exhaust tubing. Need a 1/8" - 1/4" dimple in exhaust to clear. Brake pedal arm rubs hole in floor, needs adjustment. To be continued...
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
There will always be things to sort out on a fresh build, thankfully it all sounds like minor stuff.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
The first drive is always fun, congrats!!
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