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how come u have so many ice machines

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Hey Adam thanks for the reply. I'm going to get a roll of thermal heat tape from summit 1.5"X14' that way I can do the plug wires and just about anything else that needs it. yea those heat my garage up nice. I usually start it then start a fire in the wood stove, once the fires goin I shut down the propane heat.

Hey heeroyue, I lease Ice machine as a side business, as well as refrigeration repair. sometimes keeps me too busy.

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hey john . your heater box looks nice.I'm trying to locate one so when i need it ill have it . what did you use on it ? the finish looks great..johnny

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Thanks Johnny, It's just rattle can rustoleum hammered finish black. I sprayed several light coats so I wouldn't get too much hammered effect. then sprayed the blower motor satin black.

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I never posted any pics of the truck still together besides the first post. before I took it apart I had finished a good deal of the bodywork. In these pics I still had not done the rocker panels or the drivers fender.
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still some hammering to do, but it's getting there:metal:
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Coming right along, seems like you can never get enough practice with metal work and there is always something new to learn...

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Thanks Adam, At least with classic Chevy steel you can work with it without it falling apart.:lol: That fender was in such good shape everywhere else, I didn't mind putting some extra time in to fix it.:chevy:

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Looking good! Nice progress on the fender

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Thanks VA, I've just been trying to find some real time to work on her. been too many things taking up all my time the last few weeks. I should be moving forward again soon!:chevy:

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Received my upper clutch pushrod today from board member blap. very nice condition. Thanks again Brad.:metal:

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Awesome project John! I just got caught up and I am looking forward to updates. This is gonna be a sweet ride when you get done, love the attention to details... Subscribed

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Thanks alot Mike, I hope to get at it again after the holidays. too much goin on right now.;)

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Finally got to do some work in the garage. too bad most of it was cleaning up/making room. I did get the alt. bracket installed. it turned out ok and I can get the valve cover off without removing the alt. bracket now.:metal:
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also picked up these rolling frames. I'm planning on using one to put the truck bed on for painting. price was good, free!
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Free is always good. Good to see you getting some more work done!

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It's gonna be a beautiful thing! Subscribed.

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Great looking project, nice job with all of the little details....they'll all come together and make you truck stand out once its complete. I'm in a very similar spot in my build, I look forward to progress.

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Any new updates on the truck, or any progress made lately???

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Digging the build so far. Brought up a lot of detail I had not thought about. Can I ask about your sandblasting setup? Spent 3 hours trying to get my compressor and blaster to like each other...finally gave up and went to wire wheels. Blaster is going back to the store :devil:

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Thanks man, I feel like I haven't done much all winter.
Thanks truckzilla
Thanks trevorrhine, I'll have to check out your build.
sorry longbed67, no progress lately. my season is coming up now, and its time to get back at it.
Thanks ChevyNewb, I'll put a pic of my blaster setup on here later, but I can tell you moisture is your worst enemy when blasting. my blaster nozzle clogged up about every 3 sec. until I used a moisture trap at the gun.

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Thanks ChevyNewb, I'll put a pic of my blaster setup on here later, but I can tell you moisture is your worst enemy when blasting. my blaster nozzle clogged up about every 3 sec. until I used a moisture trap at the gun.[/QUOTE]

I use one at the compressor and one at the tank and have run it for 6 hours straight without a hiccup... might try that as it is easier and lighter than at the gun!

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Looking good brother!!

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Hey Adam, I have one at the tank also. I use one at the gun too as insurance. (better safe than sorry). I had a drop of water come through when I was painting one time, so I started using one at the gun, and it's never happened again.
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thanks 72', Your way ahead now! your truck looks awesome!

I just had the drive shaft done. since I changed from the old three speed trans, I had a slip yoke installed, new spicer bearings and new carrier bearing as well.
some pics.
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Also finished the clutch push rod.
This is what the old one looked like on both ends. it can be repaired.
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This one I got from board member Blap.
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Drive shaft is in. next up is front brake lines.
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Nice progress John, I haven't seen you updating in a while. Rock on!