What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 96 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikebte · 11-29-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I got out to the garage and added a few more strips of wood than I had up in the attic in the garage so I could put the hood halves up there until I am ready for them.
I then removed some bolts from the gas tank brackets and a crossmember. It's the first time I have actually touched the truck in over a week and it felt good.
Brian

I love how we all adapt in different ways when working in tight places. The stuff we put up with when working on our trucks.

MARTINSR · 11-29-2018, 11:27 AM

Got to make due. They are all nicely primed, I realistically could put them outside but just couldn't see myself doing that after all the work on them!

Brian

DransportGarage · 11-29-2018, 09:35 PM

I needed to upholster the panel behind the seat so I could install it and run wires to/through it. The power antenna had to go in first. All of the wires going to the roof are in as well, along with the few controls and A/C vents that go into the dash. Center speakers mounted in the dash and wired. Wiper mechanism installed. No sooner did I have the rear panel in that I realized I have to pull it to put in the lower outside seat belt brackets and the "B" pillar brackets. That'll be tomorrow.

Later: I just realized that the headliner has to be in before I put in the seat belt "B" pillar brackets and it's not upholstered. I'll have to think about all of this...

MARTINSR · 11-29-2018, 10:52 PM

You are making a hell of a beautiful truck for sure.

Brian

MARTINSR · 11-29-2018, 11:57 PM

Tonight the cab got unbolted from the cart, cleared the way to get it off, probably won't happen until Saturday but I'll find something tomorrow.

Brian

DransportGarage · 11-30-2018, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

You are making a hell of a beautiful truck for sure.

Brian

Thanks, Brian. I've got a lot of folks on this forum to thank for all of the ideas, encouragement and tips.

mikebte · 11-30-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

I needed to upholster the panel behind the seat so I could install it and run wires to/through it. The power antenna had to go in first. All of the wires going to the roof are in as well, along with the few controls and A/C vents that go into the dash. Center speakers mounted in the dash and wired. Wiper mechanism installed. No sooner did I have the rear panel in that I realized I have to pull it to put in the lower outside seat belt brackets and the "B" pillar brackets. That'll be tomorrow.

Later: I just realized that the headliner has to be in before I put in the seat belt "B" pillar brackets and it's not upholstered. I'll have to think about all of this...

Very nice, I like all the one off personal touches. That is what makes the truck unique.

DransportGarage · 11-30-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Very nice, I like all the one off personal touches. That is what makes the truck unique.

Thanks, Mike. As Ogre knows, it's almost as unique as his truck, because I stole a lot of his ideas. Kudos to Ogre!

evilokc · 12-01-2018, 11:41 AM

ive been neglecting work on my truck. I have been driving it though. I need to get out and do about 2 hours of work and get my heater going but I have been concentration on my daily driver. everything I own is broken. well not broken but it all needs some maintenance.

DransportGarage · 12-01-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

ive been neglecting work on my truck. I have been driving it though. I need to get out and do about 2 hours of work and get my heater going but I have been concentration on my daily driver. everything I own is broken. well not broken but it all needs some maintenance.

Sometimes life gets in the way. Ask me how I know...

MARTINSR · 12-01-2018, 01:34 PM

My plans for lifting the cab off the cart have changed a little.

I was going to use floor jacks on each side with a 2x6 board under the length of the rocker cowl to rear of the cab. Then I started thinking about the crazy balancing act that would be and the thought of having the cab roll off like a ball onto the garage floor gave me the shakes!

So last night I got the cherry picker out planning on starting one of those wooden braces under roof to lift it......then I see that with the chopping and sectioning of the cab and the big cherry picker I have I will have to go over the top of the cab! So I will be making a more complex piece for that, we will see!

That is my project today.

I also got a load of strap metal and wheels I had from my sons Falcon, that FILLED my little F100 bed trailer down to the shop to throw in the metal bin last night. That is always good, getting crap out of the yard!

Brian

crossfire84 · 12-01-2018, 02:31 PM

So last night I got the cherry picker out planning on starting one of those wooden braces under roof to lift it......then I see that with the chopping and sectioning of the cab and the big cherry picker I have I will have to go over the top of the cab! So I will be making a more complex piece for that.

Brian[/QUOTE]

Why not use a strap?

MARTINSR · 12-01-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

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So last night I got the cherry picker out planning on starting one of those wooden braces under roof to lift it......then I see that with the chopping and sectioning of the cab and the big cherry picker I have I will have to go over the top of the cab! So I will be making a more complex piece for that.

Brian

Why not use a strap?

That just seems so slippery!

Brian

dsraven · 12-01-2018, 03:13 PM

just make the wooden part long enough to attach some uprights on the outside ends. then make another mirror image wooden part that goes above the cab and attaches to those uprights with pins that pull out easily. that way there is no slipping of the strap and the cherry picker idea still works. ensure to make it long enough to attach the picker and lift but not hit the cab.

dsraven · 12-01-2018, 03:16 PM

you could even use the single wooden part above the cab, like a spreader bar used by cranes, then drop down some J style hooks to slip into the door openings. just would possibly be slippery in the door opening area.
you'll figure it out, you always come up with something innovative.

**idbeast** · 12-01-2018, 03:33 PM

straps bend the little rain channels above the doors. I use the wooden framing under the door jambs, with a second one with stand offs over the roof to keep the lifting straps from doing any damage. Unfortunately I can't find the pictures right now.

Jim

MARTINSR · 12-01-2018, 08:09 PM

After I did this I went into the house to get my wife and daughter to show them what an awesome dad and husband they have, just incase they didn't know really how awesome I was.

I rolled the cab back onto the rolls of bubble rap I laid on the garage floor and wham-o-bam-o it went back like it was nothing, like laying over a cardboard box, wham, done.

Also got the rear fenders up in the attic to get them out of the way until I need them in the future. I also relocated my inspirational picture so I can still see it.

I spent some time cleaning it up a little more and gave up for the day.

Brian

svr · 12-02-2018, 02:06 PM

Steering column in

svr · 12-02-2018, 02:08 PM

Made a bracket to hold master cylinder res.

evilokc · 12-02-2018, 02:54 PM

sound this in the kitchen last night when I came in from the garage

DransportGarage · 12-02-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

sound this in the kitchen last night when I came in from the garage

Ruh-Roh...

DransportGarage · 12-02-2018, 04:51 PM

It's 65 degrees in SW Ohio this afternoon, so I'm painting some small parts in a 40-MPH wind.

dsraven · 12-02-2018, 05:59 PM

stand up wind, use high temp reducer,
don't park your good stuff close, lol

MARTINSR · 12-02-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

sound this in the kitchen last night when I came in from the garage

LOLOL, I love that, "The management." Sounds like you have a nice lady to share life with.

Brian

MARTINSR · 12-02-2018, 08:34 PM

Hope to get more done but this kicked my butt. Went to Harbor Fake tools and got some discs to keep going, I may get out there for some more.

Brian

11-29-2018, 11:27 AM	#2377
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 to make due. They are all nicely primed, I realistically could put them outside but just couldn't see myself doing that after all the work on them! 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"

11-29-2018, 09:35 PM	#2378
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I needed to upholster the panel behind the seat so I could install it and run wires to/through it. The power antenna had to go in first. All of the wires going to the roof are in as well, along with the few controls and A/C vents that go into the dash. Center speakers mounted in the dash and wired. Wiper mechanism installed. No sooner did I have the rear panel in that I realized I have to pull it to put in the lower outside seat belt brackets and the "B" pillar brackets. That'll be tomorrow. Later: I just realized that the headliner has to be in before I put in the seat belt "B" pillar brackets and it's not upholstered. I'll have to think about all of this... Attached Images __________________ 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) Last edited by DransportGarage; 11-29-2018 at 09:44 PM.

11-29-2018, 10:52 PM	#2379
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 are making a hell of a beautiful truck for sure. 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"

11-29-2018, 11:57 PM	#2380
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Tonight the cab got unbolted from the cart, cleared the way to get it off, probably won't happen until Saturday but I'll find something 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"

12-01-2018, 11:41 AM	#2384
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 ive been neglecting work on my truck. I have been driving it though. I need to get out and do about 2 hours of work and get my heater going but I have been concentration on my daily driver. everything I own is broken. well not broken but it all needs some maintenance.

12-01-2018, 01:34 PM	#2386
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My plans for lifting the cab off the cart have changed a little. I was going to use floor jacks on each side with a 2x6 board under the length of the rocker cowl to rear of the cab. Then I started thinking about the crazy balancing act that would be and the thought of having the cab roll off like a ball onto the garage floor gave me the shakes! So last night I got the cherry picker out planning on starting one of those wooden braces under roof to lift it......then I see that with the chopping and sectioning of the cab and the big cherry picker I have I will have to go over the top of the cab! So I will be making a more complex piece for that, we will see! That is my project today. I also got a load of strap metal and wheels I had from my sons Falcon, that FILLED my little F100 bed trailer down to the shop to throw in the metal bin last night. That is always good, getting crap out of the yard! 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"

12-01-2018, 02:31 PM	#2387
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 So last night I got the cherry picker out planning on starting one of those wooden braces under roof to lift it......then I see that with the chopping and sectioning of the cab and the big cherry picker I have I will have to go over the top of the cab! So I will be making a more complex piece for that. Brian[/QUOTE] Why not use a strap? __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

12-01-2018, 03:13 PM	#2389
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,218	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 just make the wooden part long enough to attach some uprights on the outside ends. then make another mirror image wooden part that goes above the cab and attaches to those uprights with pins that pull out easily. that way there is no slipping of the strap and the cherry picker idea still works. ensure to make it long enough to attach the picker and lift but not hit the cab.

12-01-2018, 03:16 PM	#2390
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,218	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 you could even use the single wooden part above the cab, like a spreader bar used by cranes, then drop down some J style hooks to slip into the door openings. just would possibly be slippery in the door opening area. you'll figure it out, you always come up with something innovative.

12-01-2018, 03:33 PM	#2391
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 straps bend the little rain channels above the doors. I use the wooden framing under the door jambs, with a second one with stand offs over the roof to keep the lifting straps from doing any damage. Unfortunately I can't find the pictures right now. Jim

12-01-2018, 08:09 PM	#2392
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 After I did this I went into the house to get my wife and daughter to show them what an awesome dad and husband they have, just incase they didn't know really how awesome I was. I rolled the cab back onto the rolls of bubble rap I laid on the garage floor and wham-o-bam-o it went back like it was nothing, like laying over a cardboard box, wham, done. Also got the rear fenders up in the attic to get them out of the way until I need them in the future. I also relocated my inspirational picture so I can still see it. I spent some time cleaning it up a little more and gave up for the day. 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"

12-02-2018, 02:06 PM	#2393
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Steering column in Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

12-02-2018, 02:08 PM	#2394
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Made a bracket to hold master cylinder res. Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

12-02-2018, 02:54 PM	#2395
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 sound this in the kitchen last night when I came in from the garage Attached Images

12-02-2018, 04:51 PM	#2397
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 It's 65 degrees in SW Ohio this afternoon, so I'm painting some small parts in a 40-MPH wind. __________________ 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)



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12-02-2018, 05:59 PM	#2398
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,218	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 stand up wind, use high temp reducer, don't park your good stuff close, lol

12-02-2018, 08:34 PM	#2400
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Hope to get more done but this kicked my butt. Went to Harbor Fake tools and got some discs to keep going, I may get out there for some more. 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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