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Hey 70LonghornCST just checking on any progress,i'm still buying parts too.Hope to see some more pictures soon.Nice purcase on rear glass seal.Keep on truckin' :metal:

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Thanks! Teaching is definately taking away any extra time that I have. Even though school ends at 2:30, I never get out any earlier than 5:00. I go home, make dinner, feed the family, put my little boy to bed, and then spend another 3 hours each evening planning, making power points, and grading papers. One of my weekend days is purely devoted to school (8hrs or so) and the other day is left to tackle to house work and shopping for the week. Time is definitely limited. Not to mention that my wife and I are expecting another one in about 7 months...it's not going to get any better for a while. So, the abriged version is that all I have time for right now is buying, not building. But I will try to fit some time in before winter hits full on. :chevy:

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Nice truck is it done yet or any updated pictures? I love the longhorn myself I have a 71 longhorn. hope all goes well with the resto

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Thank you. Nope, the work aspect of this resto is on the back burner...just buying more NOS parts as I run across them. Not many left that I could use. Work and family has been getting my attention lately. I too like the Longhorn. It was an aquired taste, but now I can't imagine not having one.

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I totally understand that for sure. You will have a super truck by the looks of it for sure when it is done though. Family is always first. Take care. Critterman71

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thats going to be a nice truck! keep up the good work! its nice to see a longhorn getting restored not to many of those around.

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Hey 70LonghornCST,congratulations on the new addition,keep us up dated on the new addition & any progress of your truck,i know it will be slow,i have my only one in her 3rd year of collage,she looking to be a History teacher & teach in Japan one day.Keep on truckin' :metal: :cool:

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I finally sat down and read your build thread. Your truck is going to be amazing when it is all said and done. It will have the sweetest collection of NOS parts I have ever seen. Keep up the good work and make sure you keep us posted.

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One more rare NOS part for the stash:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NOS-62-72-Che...7Uh!~~60_3.JPG

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I just picked this up.

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Will there be a single non-factory part on the truck when completed? :D

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Only the interior: seat covers, carpet, headliner, and door panels.

At least so far ;)

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I'm sure you can find a super nice original headliner...I had one a while back. I know Cheyenne super man had some factory bucket covers at one point but I think he said he'd used them all at this point. Would be quite a find to get all that NOS!

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Yes, the headliner can be found in near perfect shape. I'll hit up Cheyenne Super man when he comes out to the swap meet near me in January. You never know. Now as far as NOS goes, I may need to do some financing to get all of those items NOS ;)

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Wow,I haven't seen PF-35 oil fitler in years.Good find & keep pictures coming.Keep on truckin' :metal:

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Wow, what an amazing project. I'm currently in the process of restoring a 72 k-10 longbed. It's going to be my daily driver when finished. I was interested in what brand of metal etching primer and gun your using? I myself am getting very close to priming and have sanded down my whole truck to just about bare metal. I see no reason to invent the wheel on the whole prime/etching issue. With all you've done, it seems to make sense to do what you've done. Keep up the great work!!

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That's a cool score on the filter. Is that going to be shelf art, or do you plan on using it?

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Thanks! It's the first one that I've been willing to pay for. Most have been in the $40 range. This one was about $20 plus shipping.

I have been using Dupli-Color Metal Etching Primer. Most of it will be sanded back down as I perfect the body. I just wanted to get the original paint off to see what I had to work with in terms of bodywork, and prevent any flash rusting.

I'll keep it on the shelf until the first show I enter the truck into. I'll make sure that I get a replacement filter before then.

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Are you planning on using the Dupli Color Paint Shop system for the paint? Seems expensive using spray cans to prime the whole truck, easy, but pricey..

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No, first I'll seal it with a two-part polyester high build primer. Then I will be using DuPont Nason single stage enamel paint. I only used the Dupli-Color metal etch because I did not have to mix any certain quanity to work small areas.

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Gocha. That makes sense. I like to pick brains when I'm at the same stage of my project. Can't wait to see it painted. Thanks for all the work you've put into the thread, it really is a big help to all of us who are in the restoration process....

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Parts are progress...I guess ;)

NOS Fuel Filter and NOS Brake Hoses

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Ok, I got the correct expansion valve. The last one I purchased was not correct...it was missing the bottom tube. This one was a bit pricier, but it has to be correct :chevy:

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I see you are still buying parts for your project 70LonghornCST.Keep up the progress & hope to see it done one day,i'm keeping up with your build.It's going be a nice truck one day.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin' :metal:

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Thanks, Buddy! You know, buying parts is about all I have time for lately. And with a newborn coming our way in May, well, this darn truck may be all NOS by the time I'm done with it. :waah:

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This part makes for a complete set of NOS brake hoses. Just picked up the rear hose for 133' wheelbase trucks.

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I picked up a set of wheels that I will get powdercoated white. 2 16.5 X 8.25 and 2 16.5 X 9.75. These will look great with original dog dish caps. :chevy:

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Richard,
I love your truck, and you havent even started to assemble it :metal: you should have the license plate read: MYNOS70 :lol: I like those wheels, I agree they will look nice !!!

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Very cool project. I love all the NOS parts. I have a similar addiction. Maybe not as intense as yours:) I'm subscribing.

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Do you know any good places to get the 16.5 inch tires if you don't mind my asking? I have 16.5x8.25 on my 69.
Thanks,Marty

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Look out! That's how it started with me. One piece at a time ;)


I think Tirerack has some. Try this LINK.

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I picked this up.

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Hey, nice part. I need one of those myself. You didn't get more than one?

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I bought this one because I couldn't find my NOS one that I bought a couple of years ago. If I find it, I'll let you know.

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Just picked this up:

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Very nice NOS King! :lol: Any more progress on the truck? Hope all is going well!

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Hi, Ryan! All is well on my end. No progress on the truck, unfortunately. But you, my friend are doing GREAT with yours :chevy:

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Hey 70LonghornCST, just catching up on some builds,when i have time.I've been helping friends with their projects,one is 72 chevelle & the other one is 50 fat fender 3100 chevy
truck.I see that are still buying NOS parts & a set of wheels.Keep up the hard work & keep on truckin' with your build.:metal: :cool:

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Thanks, keep up the great parts scoring buddy!

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Thanks guys. I have getting some work done. Just not on the truck. I sanded and painted our expected daughter's changing table and crib. She will be here in early May.

I did mangage to restore a bucket seat console just recently. I mainly did it so I'd have some project related to trucks to work on at my house. That's the BIG problem of having my build in my parents garage. I can't hit it for a half hour here, and an hour there.

But there are always parts to buy. I always think, "what else is left?" And then something I don't have pops up. Sometimes I wonder if my hobby is the truck, or the parts :uhmk:
I even picked up an NOS headlight door for my 65 Plymouth Sport Fury.


I am on spring break now, if I can manage to finish The List (you know, the "honey do list) I will get hopping on those last few spots on my bed: I need to fine tune the top rails and hit a few other spots on the inside of the bed. There is only a few hours left of real work on the bed before I need to seal start block sanding. I keep telling myself, I can do it. :mm:

Now time to go check that Easter Ham.

Have a great Easter!