My 50 roadster pickup build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldman3** · 11-20-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

looks like fun jim, thanks for sharing!

fun fact: that v-tail bonanza was nicknamed "doctor killer" because the "ruddervators" were extremely sensitive to weight and balance and even a coat of spray paint on the magnesium would induce flutter.

joedoh, thanks, yes I've heard many tales about the "doctor killer"...Jim

**joedoh** · 11-21-2017, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

I've heard many tales about the "doctor killer"...Jim

hahaha nice pun

**oldman3** · 12-04-2017, 12:19 AM

Well, the teardown has started. Was able to get in a couple hours today. Got the electrical disconnected to the headlights and turnsignals, removed them along with the front bumper, horn, the grill and the radiator hood latch panel. Will see if I can get some more done this week. Here's a few pics...Jim

**youngrodder** · 12-04-2017, 02:27 PM

Looks good. One of those 1 step forward and 2 steps back kind of projects...It will look like new again before you know it.

Marc

12-04-2017, 12:19 AM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, the teardown has started. Was able to get in a couple hours today. Got the electrical disconnected to the headlights and turnsignals, removed them along with the front bumper, horn, the grill and the radiator hood latch panel. Will see if I can get some more done this week. Here's a few pics...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-04-2017, 02:27 PM	#4
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,761	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks good. One of those 1 step forward and 2 steps back kind of projects...It will look like new again before you know it. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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