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OrrieG 08-09-2017 07:42 PM

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Just trying to figure out how to include my antique sigstat 900 turn/hazard unit into my E-Z wire 12 circuit wiring loom.....

This might help, most aftermarket switchs used the same wiring scheme as the stock switches. Bottom one is instructions for a Yankee brand after market, top factory info.

Atommik 08-10-2017 09:59 PM

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Dinner at the local drive in!

SCHRUMGMC 08-10-2017 10:25 PM

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Bought some new parts for my 59 GMC

New Deluxe windshield gasket
New Floor plug
New Rubberized Firewall pad

SCHRUMGMC 08-10-2017 10:40 PM

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What is this piece called? I pressure washed the frame and firewall and this is the only rust through I had. I want to know what its called so i can find a patch piece.

Do you know the name of that color green? I have the same colored truck and cant match the paint :(

Black_Sheep 08-13-2017 06:32 PM

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Got some epoxy primer on the upper cowl, header, grill surround, steps, tailgate and front splash apron...

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...f5&oe=5A1E9E4C

with Slick Sand

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b9&oe=5A372D5F

slck57 08-13-2017 10:19 PM

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Off to paint she goes....

mud.man.rj 08-13-2017 10:56 PM

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Paint is exciting, no sleep now for quite a few days.All great though.
Mudman.

Russell Ashley 08-15-2017 07:13 PM

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Got some pics of my truck bed from my son. I told him that I would like it to be about the same color as before and with about the same gloss, so he had the paint mixed with 25% gloss. Here's some pics in the booth. He can do show quality paint jobs but that's not what I want. It had some primer spots where the paint had worn through on some of the horizontal surfaces before and he said he could air brush them back on if I want him to. I'm undecided about that.

mud.man.rj 08-15-2017 08:03 PM

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Looks good the way it is, primer and patina are slowly going south.
Mudman.

Black_Sheep 08-15-2017 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj (Post 8017319)
Looks good the way it is, primer and patina are slowly going south.
Mudman.

I agree, it looks great how it is...

Black_Sheep 08-15-2017 09:56 PM

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Guide coat, block, repeat. I got a few good hours in tonight until the mosquitos became unbearable...

evilokc 08-15-2017 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley (Post 8017281)
Got some pics of my truck bed from my son. I told him that I would like it to be about the same color as before and with about the same gloss, so he had the paint mixed with 25% gloss. Here's some pics in the booth. He can do show quality paint jobs but that's not what I want. It had some primer spots where the paint had worn through on some of the horizontal surfaces before and he said he could air brush them back on if I want him to. I'm undecided about that.

patina can be cool if its not ridiculous. my truck is in primer because its not ready for paint. fake patina is terrible. why go through all the trouble of making your bed as good looking as it is just to go back and make it fake ugly? looks great how it is. good color choice.

evilokc 08-15-2017 11:51 PM

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after a couple of weeks of working on my daily driver ( heater core went south on me) I am back to the death rattle. I ordered the 3.5 inch carb studs I need to make the new throttle bracket fit.

b-mac 08-16-2017 08:59 AM

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Bed looks good. Love the semi-gloss.

Black_Sheep 08-19-2017 06:37 PM

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I cleaned up the garage and built a dolly for storing body parts so they don't get bumped or scratched while I'm working on things. Stashing the parts this way also takes up a lot less room...

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...79&oe=5A1586EF

gigamanx 08-19-2017 08:39 PM

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I cleaned up the garage and built a dolly for storing body parts so they don't get bumped or scratched while I'm working on things. Stashing the parts this way also takes up a lot less room...

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...79&oe=5A1586EF

Very cool idea!

Black_Sheep 08-20-2017 08:43 PM

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Sanded the base and clear off the cab and doors.

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...da&oe=5A2E5838

The body was taken down to bare metal about 10 years ago so I'm only taking it down into the primer. The doors are coming off again so I can prep the jambs, the goal is to get it into high build primer on Labor day weekend.

I also finished up molding the VW hood latch into the filler panel.

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...df&oe=5A154AD3

evilokc 08-20-2017 09:52 PM

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installed my longer carb studs and the new throttle bracket today. started it up and let it run up to temp. love to hear it run.

Lunnb 08-20-2017 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep (Post 8020493)
I cleaned up the garage and built a dolly for storing body parts so they don't get bumped or scratched while I'm working on things. Stashing the parts this way also takes up a lot less room...

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...79&oe=5A1586EF

Do you have details , measurements on your dolly ? Great idea !

Black_Sheep 08-20-2017 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunnb (Post 8021445)
Do you have details , measurements on your dolly ? Great idea !

I'm going to switch to swivel casters all the way around so I'll get some measurements and a pic when everything's off of the dolly

evilokc 08-21-2017 10:55 AM

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I'm going to switch to swivel casters all the way around so I'll get some measurements and a pic when everything's off of the dolly

that was a great idea. looks really cool man. good work.

robertsjm711 08-21-2017 11:57 AM

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How does that from bumper support (?) attach to the frame? I'm at that stage in my S10 swap...

robertsjm711 08-21-2017 11:59 AM

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Installed code 504 s10 conversion kit.

How does that from bumper support (?) attach to the frame? I'm at that stage in my S10 swap...

(Forgot to quote... my mistake...)

idbeast 08-23-2017 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by evilokc (Post 8021437)
installed my longer carb studs and the new throttle bracket today. started it up and let it run up to temp. love to hear it run.

Nice work on the throttle bracket!

gigamanx 08-24-2017 09:52 PM

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Pumping gas the redneck way. I am finally taking the half a tank of gas out of the car before I go welding and grinding too close to it (ok maybe I was already welding and grinding too close). Also get to test my new Holley Red pump. Works great!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4355/...342cd810_z.jpg


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