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*lakeroadster* · 12-30-2010, 07:11 PM

Arctic cold and snowing here in Denver today.

Designed a tool box to go in the front of the bed. Bolts to the floor so it can be removed. Will be made all out of 2 x 4's. The idea is to look like an old shipping crate, yet still be functional.

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-30-2010, 07:36 PM

Looked out the window at mine and saw it was covered in 2 feet of snow.... waiting patiently for the snow to melt so I can bring her in the shop. Need to mount my inner fenders and my passenger side door among other things....

fink64 · 12-30-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Arctic cold and snowing here in Denver today.

Designed a tool box to go in the front of the bed. Bolts to the floor so it can be removed. Will be made all out of 2 x 4's. The idea is to look like an old shipping crate, yet still be functional.

how muuch do you think that weighs? i guess considering your location it would help with traction. looks good

*lakeroadster* · 12-30-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fink64

how muuch do you think that weighs? i guess considering your location it would help with traction. looks good

Calculates out at 145 lbs.

gulffishin · 12-30-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Calculates out at 145 lbs.

empty?

SRVBLUES64 · 12-30-2010, 08:20 PM

Were warming up here in Indiana its at least 36 as for the truck Im waiting for more parts, but that will be installed in the spring but I look at it everyday getting new Ideas.

fink64 · 12-30-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gulffishin

empty?

hey just wondering where in bama you live i lived in daphne for a while step daughters live in mobile but any way did you go to the car show cruise in golf shores last year just wondering how it was i was thinking about coming down to it. would have to be a trailer queen thuogh at 6 to 8 miles a gallon or get some new gears. just wondering how it was last year i think this is only the second one if iam not mistaken thanks

*lakeroadster* · 12-30-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gulffishin

empty?

Yes. "made all out of 2 x 4's." Think mid 1960's era heavy duty shipping crate.

daverod · 12-30-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Yes. "made all out of 2 x 4's." Think mid 1960's era heavy duty shipping crate.

I was thinking about making somthing like that to cover up my step notch.

gulffishin · 12-30-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fink64

hey just wondering where in bama you live i lived in daphne for a while step daughters live in mobile but any way did you go to the car show cruise in golf shores last year just wondering how it was i was thinking about coming down to it. would have to be a trailer queen thuogh at 6 to 8 miles a gallon or get some new gears. just wondering how it was last year i think this is only the second one if iam not mistaken thanks

I currently live outside the Birmingham area

, but I have family that I visit frequently in the Gulf Shores/ Foley area and use my uncles house & boat for fishing trips. I honestly didn't even know about the cruise in... I don't know where to find info on local cruise in's/ shows. I have thought about driving my truck down there too, but like you said I would burn about 40-50 gallons of gas one way!

fink64 · 12-30-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gulffishin

I currently live outside the Birmingham area

, but I have family that I visit frequently in the Gulf Shores/ Foley area and use my uncles house & boat for fishing trips. I honestly didn't even know about the cruise in... I don't know where to find info on local cruise in's/ shows. I have thought about driving my truck down there too, but like you said I would burn about 40-50 gallons of gas one way!

http://www.bamacoastcruise.com/

bill2509 · 12-30-2010, 09:29 PM

Started Mods on Dash, completed cutouts for A/C Vents and Digital A/C Controller, But still trying to decide on what to do with the glove box, that will be next, any Ideas?

markeb01 · 12-30-2010, 10:32 PM

After plowing 8-10” of snow last night, I decided to do something fun today and slapped on the new front wheels. 20 degrees today dropping to zero tomorrow, so it will be a few days before I can take some decent photos.

Here’s a picture of the old 15x5’s on the front. The sidewalls bulge out quite a bit:

And here’s the same tires stretched over 15x7’s:

daverod · 12-31-2010, 12:28 AM

Quick get it back inside before it catches a cold.

Those wheels really pop. Do you have a clear coat on that paint?

markeb01 · 12-31-2010, 02:28 AM

No clear coat, it's just John Deere Blitz Black air dry enamel. It hides dirt really well. The hood and fenders are covered in dust and rain splatter and there's mud splashed on the wheel wells. I'm amazed how good it looks considering it hasn't been washed in a couple of months.

gulffishin · 12-31-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Yes. "made all out of 2 x 4's." Think mid 1960's era heavy duty shipping crate.

Like this one?

seriously though, that's a cool idea

*lakeroadster* · 12-31-2010, 11:54 AM

That's it Exactly!

Being a child of the late 60's in my book it is hard to beat the Coyote and his infatuation with ACME products.

SCOTI · 12-31-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

That's it Exactly!

Being a child of the late 60's in my book it is hard to beat the Coyote and his infatuation with ACME products.

And there's your theme name for the 'patina' lettering on said crate!

old_1966_GMC · 12-31-2010, 03:39 PM

work on my 65 hood today trying to find a to put gmc signal on a chevy hood

rendus · 12-31-2010, 04:37 PM

Finally threw out my old gas tank (which leaked like a shower head). And installed a new one from Eckler's. Clean gas and no gas smell!

*lakeroadster* · 12-31-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

And there's your theme name for the 'patina' lettering on said crate!

If you see my truck on the National News with ATF agents and choppers surrounding it, Scoti and Gulffishin are to blame.

gulffishin · 01-01-2011, 12:56 AM

^^ Haaahaa

*lakeroadster* · 01-02-2011, 07:35 PM

Chipping away at finishing my interior:

Painted seat risers
Camaro Dash: Glove Box: Assembled liner, installed light and wiring, installed door. Ash Tray: installed tray support and tray,
Finished modifying stock wiring harness for new gauges,
Installed sending unit for oil pressure. I had to use an 1/8" pipe nipple, coupling a street elbow to get the AutoMeter sending unit to fit.

markeb01 · 01-02-2011, 08:36 PM

That is going to look so cool. Can't wait to see it put together. I'm envious of having a dash that comes out. That has to make it so much easier to work on everything.

*lakeroadster* · 01-02-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

That is going to look so cool. Can't wait to see it put together. I'm envious of having a dash that comes out. That has to make it so much easier to work on everything.

Thanks Mark.

I am using disconnects on all electrical connections too which will enable future removal of the dash without cutting any wires.

12-30-2010, 07:11 PM	#2301
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Arctic cold and snowing here in Denver today. Designed a tool box to go in the front of the bed. Bolts to the floor so it can be removed. Will be made all out of 2 x 4's. The idea is to look like an old shipping crate, yet still be functional. Attached Images

12-30-2010, 07:36 PM	#2302
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looked out the window at mine and saw it was covered in 2 feet of snow.... waiting patiently for the snow to melt so I can bring her in the shop. Need to mount my inner fenders and my passenger side door among other things.... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-30-2010, 08:20 PM	#2306
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Were warming up here in Indiana its at least 36 as for the truck Im waiting for more parts, but that will be installed in the spring but I look at it everyday getting new Ideas.

12-30-2010, 09:29 PM	#2312
bill2509 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa OKlahoma Posts: 114	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started Mods on Dash, completed cutouts for A/C Vents and Digital A/C Controller, But still trying to decide on what to do with the glove box, that will be next, any Ideas? Attached Images

12-30-2010, 10:32 PM	#2313
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After plowing 8-10” of snow last night, I decided to do something fun today and slapped on the new front wheels. 20 degrees today dropping to zero tomorrow, so it will be a few days before I can take some decent photos. Here’s a picture of the old 15x5’s on the front. The sidewalls bulge out quite a bit: And here’s the same tires stretched over 15x7’s:

12-31-2010, 12:28 AM	#2314
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Quick get it back inside before it catches a cold. Those wheels really pop. Do you have a clear coat on that paint? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 12-31-2010 at 12:30 AM.

12-31-2010, 02:28 AM	#2315
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? No clear coat, it's just John Deere Blitz Black air dry enamel. It hides dirt really well. The hood and fenders are covered in dust and rain splatter and there's mud splashed on the wheel wells. I'm amazed how good it looks considering it hasn't been washed in a couple of months.

12-31-2010, 11:54 AM	#2317
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That's it Exactly! Being a child of the late 60's in my book it is hard to beat the Coyote and his infatuation with ACME products. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 12-31-2010 at 05:55 PM.

12-31-2010, 03:39 PM	#2319
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: What did you do to your truck today? work on my 65 hood today trying to find a to put gmc signal on a chevy hood

12-31-2010, 04:37 PM	#2320
rendus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: smyrna tn Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally threw out my old gas tank (which leaked like a shower head). And installed a new one from Eckler's. Clean gas and no gas smell!

01-01-2011, 12:56 AM	#2322
gulffishin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: AL Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ^^ Haaahaa

01-02-2011, 07:35 PM	#2323
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chipping away at finishing my interior: Painted seat risers Camaro Dash: Glove Box: Assembled liner, installed light and wiring, installed door. Ash Tray: installed tray support and tray, Finished modifying stock wiring harness for new gauges, Installed sending unit for oil pressure. I had to use an 1/8" pipe nipple, coupling a street elbow to get the AutoMeter sending unit to fit. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 01-05-2011 at 07:23 PM.

01-02-2011, 08:36 PM	#2324
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That is going to look so cool. Can't wait to see it put together. I'm envious of having a dash that comes out. That has to make it so much easier to work on everything.



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