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pimpston65 02-10-2015 02:10 PM

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my second storage unit, this is what it takes to restore a vehicle. lots of space!!!

pimpston65 02-10-2015 02:17 PM

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starter bracket, how to attach it?

OldGMJon 02-10-2015 02:20 PM

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my second storage unit, this is what it takes to restore a vehicle. lots of space!!!

Hey Pimp, is that a take-off, light blue tailgate I see back there?

OldGMJon 02-10-2015 02:22 PM

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starter bracket, how to attach it?

pix as you dismantle work wonders

pimpston65 02-10-2015 02:32 PM

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sorry, its my clam shell bottom. my truck didnt have the bracket, but i saw it in my owners manual and found it on ebay and bought it. ps see the amount of pics from the last pic, all of this build so taking pics isnt an issue, hehe!!!

pimpston65 02-12-2015 10:04 AM

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http://internationalpaintstripping.com/Page_3.php I think this is it , you can call and ask if they dip prime it after it is stripped.. if not they may know of another place ...

they said my truck was too big to dip, so ima have it sandblasted for $1200

LT1 Burb 02-13-2015 10:21 AM

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I feel guilty for having 3 bays and no room now.

pimpston65 02-13-2015 01:30 PM

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I feel guilty for having 3 bays and no room now.

they do get filled quick!!!

pimpston65 02-13-2015 01:32 PM

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I feel guilty for having 3 bays and no room now.

they do get filled quick!!! i turned my NOS hubcap into a 4x4 hubcap style, yes NOS

60-66 02-13-2015 02:23 PM

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they do get filled quick!!! i turned my NOS hubcap into a 4x4 hubcap style, yes NOS

You did WHAT ????!!!!

:jdp::eek::dohh::ack::cuss::m6::mmmk::hh::chop::box:

pimpston65 02-13-2015 03:35 PM

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You did WHAT ????!!!!

:jdp::eek::dohh::ack::cuss::m6::mmmk::hh::chop::box:

i removed the center and rolled the back part to add the proper ring for my clip style rim, dont worry now i have a full set so no more NOS caps will be harmed!!!

60-66 02-13-2015 04:10 PM

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Just giving you a hard time Pimpston. I had to do the same thing on my gold truck. Just looks better with your nuts covered .

pimpston65 02-13-2015 06:19 PM

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Just giving you a hard time Pimpston. I had to do the same thing on my gold truck. Just looks better with your nuts covered .

man, im glad i didnt piss off the gods!!! bad enough phil saw his shadow and more snow, now this!!! hey i got the idea from you, could of save time and $$$$ if i knew the secret a few yrs back...

southern parts 02-13-2015 07:49 PM

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ps pulley pic. part # 3902060

pimpston65 02-13-2015 08:59 PM

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ps pulley pic. part # 3902060

thank you sir!!!

65sub 02-15-2015 05:00 PM

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they said my truck was too big to dip, so ima have it sandblasted for $1200

Hey Pimpston have you considered using a pressure washing sand blaster

pimpston65 02-15-2015 08:08 PM

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Hey Pimpston have you considered using a pressure washing sand blaster

i have, im not sure which way im going to strip it. i wire wheeled and scraped my 65 and it was a chore, my GF wants to wire wheel and scrap so its still up in the air. the cool part of blasting my guy primers it also... manual labor v. $1200

pimpston65 02-20-2015 09:15 PM

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found an exact harrison rad from a pontiac catalina for $45. score!!!

pimpston65 02-20-2015 09:16 PM

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good thing for crossover parts

pimpston65 03-06-2015 09:42 PM

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Found a spare

pimpston65 03-06-2015 09:48 PM

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Just need the rear mount piece

65sub 03-07-2015 01:05 PM

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You sure manage to dig up some cool oem parts. That takes dedication :metal:

pimpston65 03-07-2015 03:06 PM

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You sure manage to dig up some cool oem parts. That takes dedication :metal:

crazy thing i found another set off a pontiac 215 on evilbay, he was sale'n the whole engine and i offered to buy just the bracket. well i sent the cash and no responds WTF. so i had to do a dispute, hope i get my $$$ back i got many parts in que to buy still...

pimpston65 03-07-2015 04:44 PM

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Just need that rear bracket, good thing I can fabricate!!!

aerotruk63 03-07-2015 06:23 PM

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Hey I think I've seen your hands on Ebay pictures with parts! lmao

pimpston65 03-07-2015 06:37 PM

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Hey I think I've seen your hands on Ebay pictures with parts! lmao

yup im a hand model on the side... you know I've never sold on ebay, but I've bought PLENTY!!!

pimpston65 03-07-2015 09:23 PM

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awesome NOS find, too bad its was only one... plus my C44N plugs for the 292

WEBBY1 03-12-2015 11:48 PM

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I think you broke my horn button but I'm not saying anything

pimpston65 03-13-2015 03:02 AM

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I think you broke my horn button but I'm not saying anything

cant be be going around breaking folks stuff, what should i do to make it up!!!

65sub 03-14-2015 08:13 PM

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Tell the truth. Are you opening an auto parts store. You must have enough parts by now :haha:

pimpston65 03-14-2015 10:24 PM

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Tell the truth. Are you opening an auto parts store. You must have enough parts by now :haha:

yeah I'm close, still a few odds and ends. i should have all the parts i need by april!!! well thats the plan...

LT1 Burb 03-15-2015 07:31 PM

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Hey Winston, thx a bunch for the air cleaner and now I don't even have to buy a filter, 2 thumbs up.

pimpston65 03-15-2015 08:03 PM

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Hey Winston, thx a bunch for the air cleaner and now I don't even have to buy a filter, 2 thumbs up.

right on, hope it was to your liking...

LT1 Burb 03-21-2015 09:12 AM

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Yeah, looked great thanks again

chad64chevy 04-12-2015 05:16 PM

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hey pimpston not sure if you seen this on ebay or not! but thought I would share it with you since I seen the rust you have in the upper toe floor! but then again you might get someone to cut a cab for the floor pieces you need! anyways heres the site! http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw...truck&_sacat=0

pimpston65 04-12-2015 05:22 PM

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oh yeah i seem them, the guys in ohio which isnt far. so i was planning to head down there, cuz he's got side panels also. so if im spending alot on panels and if i can go see them first i sure will, thanks for the help. i need all i can get!!!

pimpston65 04-18-2015 08:10 PM

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teardown complete!!! now mock up time...

pimpston65 04-18-2015 08:11 PM

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even cleaned up my work/storage unit

pimpston65 04-18-2015 08:15 PM

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oh the joys of the PO's work, they had thick sheet metal riveted then covered with filler!!! with all that work, patch panels welded would have been easier

pimpston65 04-18-2015 08:16 PM

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just divorce body from frame and the blasters here i come!!!


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