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Andy4639 · 09-29-2007, 09:39 AM

Well Monday will be a a month 1/2 he has had the truck. He is still primering it and sanding it. Hasen't touched the top,bumper,hood,cowl at all yet. Cowl is hanging on the wall behind the truck. I plan to order the glass next week for it. He has fixed the door rust and around the back window also. He has filled all the moulding holes and gas hole in. Maybe by Thanksgiving I'll have it home and start putting it back together.
As long as I make the show in Mrytle Beach in March I'm COOL!
I don't mind the time it's taking as long as the results come out great. I told him it wasn't going to be a show truck and he looked at me and said when I'm done it would be!!!!

Here is where I plan to order my glass from.

http://www.vintageglass.com/index.html

Piece of Work · 09-29-2007, 09:46 AM

Looking good, Andy. The next time you're at the beach, give me shout.

-Mark

72armyswbtruck · 09-29-2007, 11:05 AM

Sure is looking good, wish mine was that far along

Andy4639 · 09-29-2007, 11:50 AM

Piece of Work,

Our trailer is in Garden City right across the road from Shara J's. If you would send me your number I'll call and maybe get together. I'll be down I hope toward the end of October for Ocean Lakes Golfcart show. I build carts too! I was going to getup with you the last time we were down and could remember your name. Sorry.
You don't know of anybody wanting to sale a cart do you. I'm always looking for them to redo.
Here is my hot rod cart. This was taken in the drive at the beach house. The wheelie bar wheels are functional too!

Spray-Bomb · 09-29-2007, 12:03 PM

I have a old cart that I want to put a honda goldwing engine in (80 HP out of the box) & I have an old harley davidson cart rear to put behind it !!!

Andy4639 · 09-29-2007, 03:20 PM

I got a little more done today. Got the hood hinges and latches all painted. I also got the brake housings and backup and front parking housing done also.
Thanks, for the reasurance on how it looks.

**Classic Bowties** · 09-29-2007, 06:42 PM

Nice progress there, and that cart looks like it would be a blast. Cb

Andy4639 · 09-29-2007, 08:30 PM

Thanks,
Truck is driving me crazy because it's not in the garage so I can work on it. The end result's will be worth it though I hope.

The cart is a blast. Like I said before the wheelie wheel's are functional.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-29-2007, 09:52 PM

It takes time and I see you have frenched the radio antenna filled the trim holes, bed posts and I don't know what the plan is for side marker lights and the cargo light. I filled all of mine, and this was on top of any rust repair. About three months in all before I got to the interior, bed wood, wiring, engine detailing, exhaust etc. .... You have your work cut out for you but it looks really sweet.

Good luck with the project ....

esll.

Andy4639 · 09-29-2007, 11:06 PM

Thanks,
I'm going to leave the marker and cargo lights though. I'm not in a hurry for it to be done, just want it done right and not have to worry about it not being here.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-30-2007, 12:25 AM

Yep your on a good path .... do it right the first time! I can relate to not having your truck at home as I hate even having to source stuff out for a couple hours and I'm right there so when it's been away from the shop it almost makes me sick. I used to walk out and look at my truck and was amazed at how I seemed to be getting no where. Then one day it was time to paint the finish coat and what a great feeling that was. That day is coming for you as well and before long you will have it home .... then let the bench racing begin.

Hang in there it's all going to be ok,

esll.

see ten · 09-30-2007, 12:31 AM

Is the march show you are shooting for the Run to the Sun? We did that one a few years back and really enjoyed it. The organizers never sent us any info about dates for follow up shows and we haven't ever done it again.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-30-2007, 01:13 AM

if you rush any craftsman you,ll regret it. let the man do his job and you,ll be happy you did. good work takes time and alot of effort.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-30-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

if you rush any craftsman you,ll regret it. let the man do his job and you,ll be happy you did. good work takes time and alot of effort.

**********************************************************

X2 ..... Didn't want to say it but march is really early for this to complete. Took me 9 months, I'm retired so I had time more then most to spend on my truck and I still had a bed and exhaust work to do. Not to mention iron the bugs out so my truck would run right. I took a break from it now and then and wasted a week here and there as I was becoming burnt out, it was soon becoming like a job and you don't want that to happen.

Keep with it and the shows you miss will be there next year.

esll.

Andy4639 · 09-30-2007, 10:38 AM

See ten,

Yes that is the show. I haven't missed it but once and that was last year. It's a great show and nice since we have our beach house with in driving distance. If enough of you Guy's & Gals come for the show maybe we could have a cookout at the house too. I have a big lot behind me we can park about 20 trucks plus my yard. We could just go out and eat, there is some great seafood right where we live. I'm open for anything.
If there is enough interest we could do it.

See Ten,
I like your photo shots you do by the way. I like to get together one afternoon once I get mine back together. Take a nice ride through the country side. I'm about 2 hrs north of you in SC.

Here is the website.
http://www.peedeestreetrodders.com/

Andy4639 · 10-02-2007, 09:32 PM

Ordered a new track bar today from (ECE) and my new smoke grey windows from Vintage Glass Ga.. I'm consedering buying the leather material and redo the door panels, headliner, dash pad and seat.
I have a friend that said he would do all the labor for a lift kit I have for his golf cart. I'll install it for him if he does the interior I guess. Nothing fancy but leather in buckskin if I can find it for a good price...Hint Hint!

http://www.vintageglass.com/

Does anybody have a picture of it installed?

longhorn70gmc · 10-02-2007, 11:21 PM

Interesting what you have done with the vent window and side mirrors.

Andy4639 · 10-03-2007, 06:57 AM

Cheap one peice side window's. I couldn't afford the real thing.

Andy4639 · 10-07-2007, 10:22 AM

I went by the painter's house yesterday and he wasn't there. I went back by again before the little car show and he still wasn't around. I guess I want have any progress pictures until next weekend. I go this Saturday and pickup my glass I ordered from Athens Ga. at
http://www.vintageglass.com/prod03.htm

09-29-2007, 09:39 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Getting There Well Monday will be a a month 1/2 he has had the truck. He is still primering it and sanding it. Hasen't touched the top,bumper,hood,cowl at all yet. Cowl is hanging on the wall behind the truck. I plan to order the glass next week for it. He has fixed the door rust and around the back window also. He has filled all the moulding holes and gas hole in. Maybe by Thanksgiving I'll have it home and start putting it back together. As long as I make the show in Mrytle Beach in March I'm COOL! I don't mind the time it's taking as long as the results come out great. I told him it wasn't going to be a show truck and he looked at me and said when I'm done it would be!!!! Here is where I plan to order my glass from. http://www.vintageglass.com/index.html __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-29-2007, 09:46 AM	#2
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Getting There Looking good, Andy. The next time you're at the beach, give me shout. -Mark __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

09-29-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Getting There Sure is looking good, wish mine was that far along __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-29-2007, 11:50 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There Piece of Work, Our trailer is in Garden City right across the road from Shara J's. If you would send me your number I'll call and maybe get together. I'll be down I hope toward the end of October for Ocean Lakes Golfcart show. I build carts too! I was going to getup with you the last time we were down and could remember your name. Sorry. You don't know of anybody wanting to sale a cart do you. I'm always looking for them to redo. Here is my hot rod cart. This was taken in the drive at the beach house. The wheelie bar wheels are functional too! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-29-2007, 12:03 PM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Getting There I have a old cart that I want to put a honda goldwing engine in (80 HP out of the box) & I have an old harley davidson cart rear to put behind it !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-29-2007, 03:20 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There I got a little more done today. Got the hood hinges and latches all painted. I also got the brake housings and backup and front parking housing done also. Thanks, for the reasurance on how it looks. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-29-2007, 06:42 PM	#7
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,864	Re: Getting There Nice progress there, and that cart looks like it would be a blast. Cb

09-29-2007, 08:30 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There Thanks, Truck is driving me crazy because it's not in the garage so I can work on it. The end result's will be worth it though I hope. The cart is a blast. Like I said before the wheelie wheel's are functional. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-29-2007, 09:52 PM	#9
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Getting There It takes time and I see you have frenched the radio antenna filled the trim holes, bed posts and I don't know what the plan is for side marker lights and the cargo light. I filled all of mine, and this was on top of any rust repair. About three months in all before I got to the interior, bed wood, wiring, engine detailing, exhaust etc. .... You have your work cut out for you but it looks really sweet. Good luck with the project .... esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-29-2007, 11:06 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There Thanks, I'm going to leave the marker and cargo lights though. I'm not in a hurry for it to be done, just want it done right and not have to worry about it not being here. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-30-2007, 12:25 AM	#11
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Getting There Yep your on a good path .... do it right the first time! I can relate to not having your truck at home as I hate even having to source stuff out for a couple hours and I'm right there so when it's been away from the shop it almost makes me sick. I used to walk out and look at my truck and was amazed at how I seemed to be getting no where. Then one day it was time to paint the finish coat and what a great feeling that was. That day is coming for you as well and before long you will have it home .... then let the bench racing begin. Hang in there it's all going to be ok, esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 09-30-2007 at 12:32 AM.

09-30-2007, 12:31 AM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Getting There Is the march show you are shooting for the Run to the Sun? We did that one a few years back and really enjoyed it. The organizers never sent us any info about dates for follow up shows and we haven't ever done it again.

09-30-2007, 01:13 AM	#13
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Getting There if you rush any craftsman you,ll regret it. let the man do his job and you,ll be happy you did. good work takes time and alot of effort. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-30-2007, 10:38 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There See ten, Yes that is the show. I haven't missed it but once and that was last year. It's a great show and nice since we have our beach house with in driving distance. If enough of you Guy's & Gals come for the show maybe we could have a cookout at the house too. I have a big lot behind me we can park about 20 trucks plus my yard. We could just go out and eat, there is some great seafood right where we live. I'm open for anything. If there is enough interest we could do it. See Ten, I like your photo shots you do by the way. I like to get together one afternoon once I get mine back together. Take a nice ride through the country side. I'm about 2 hrs north of you in SC. Here is the website. http://www.peedeestreetrodders.com/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-02-2007, 09:32 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There Ordered a new track bar today from (ECE) and my new smoke grey windows from Vintage Glass Ga.. I'm consedering buying the leather material and redo the door panels, headliner, dash pad and seat. I have a friend that said he would do all the labor for a lift kit I have for his golf cart. I'll install it for him if he does the interior I guess. Nothing fancy but leather in buckskin if I can find it for a good price...Hint Hint! http://www.vintageglass.com/ Does anybody have a picture of it installed? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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10-02-2007, 11:21 PM	#17
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Getting There Interesting what you have done with the vent window and side mirrors. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

10-03-2007, 06:57 AM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There Cheap one peice side window's. I couldn't afford the real thing. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-07-2007, 10:22 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Getting There I went by the painter's house yesterday and he wasn't there. I went back by again before the little car show and he still wasn't around. I guess I want have any progress pictures until next weekend. I go this Saturday and pickup my glass I ordered from Athens Ga. at http://www.vintageglass.com/prod03.htm __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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