What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 63 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikebte · 08-10-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

Got the joints resealed and the rubberized undercoating sprayed!

That looks great! What is that? Eastwood?
I have really been over thinking what I am gonna put on the underside of mine this winter, SO many options.

**idbeast** · 08-10-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

That looks great! What is that? Eastwood?
I have really been over thinking what I am gonna put on the underside of mine this winter, SO many options.

Yes, it's Eastwood rubberized and easy to use. you can even paint over it if you want.

DeeJayNOLA · 08-10-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I exhausted myself figuring out the Rubik's Cube of headlight bezel clips so I sat back and admired my truck (excuse the door and hood ajar). I've been working on it for a year now. Mostly just gauges, accessories, wiring and interior left to go.

Yeah I had some bezel clips issues with both my old schools and ended putting tape on them both until I get a body shop to get them in better

MiraclePieCo · 08-10-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshears

Well I got my tube chassis for mine.

Got a pic?

Softpatch · 08-10-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I got some progress pics from the painter...

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MiraclePieCo · 08-10-2018, 08:28 PM

Put eyeballs in today - it's starting to look like a real truck!

Black_Sheep · 08-10-2018, 11:50 PM

Picked up a bunch of finished parts from paint, I had to install the emblem on the tail gate to see how the chrome looked with the color. It'll work...

MARTINSR · 08-11-2018, 01:16 AM

You guys are pissing me off now, JERKS! Posting all these photos of you getting your trucks painted and put together with lights and crap, JERKS!

I got this beautiful bench cleared off....so I can cut it all up throwing away the majority of it.

But, I have to do it and it will move my truck ahead, so the hell with that bench.

It blows me away is the parts I find that I don't remember I had! This is what happens when you have a project going for 20+ years. :drunk: I was just recently looking at the cowl vent handle mechanism planning on priming it and all that. I opened a few drawers in this little goodie holder on the bench, this friggin thing has been exactly as it is for about four years sitting four feet from where I work on the bench all the time. I open up a drawer and there is the handle and a part of the mechanism for the cowl vent all chromed! OMG Geeeeee, now I understand why I had an extra cowl vent handle brace without any parts on it, duh, geeeez. And it is BEAUTIFUL chrome, holy crap it's like friggin artist perfection!

There is also a little trim piece from the side cowl vent that I am not even using, hope I can find someone who would like it. If any of you want it, let me know, it's free.

It's crazy, I was going to buy a knob for that cowl vent, I don't see that I have one, but damn I have to wait, if I buy it sure as poop stinks I will find one in one of these boxes.

Anyway, tomorrow I modify this bench and move on.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 08-11-2018, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

You guys are pissing me off now, JERKS! Posting all these photos of you getting your trucks painted and put together with lights and crap, JERKS!

Brian

Hatred, the ultimate compliment

MARTINSR · 08-11-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Hatred, the ultimate compliment

LOL, true...JERK!

Brian

mikebte · 08-11-2018, 08:24 PM

Today was full of tying up loss ends. Installed fittings and hoses on the power steering box, filled and checked for leaks.
Installed my last fitting on the cooling system, topped off and pressure tested.
Ran my oil pressure sensor wiring and tested operation as well as the fuel gauge. All gauges are now completed and wired.
Installed fuel pump, remaining fittings and ran and staged the hoses, still working with the wiring.
Painted the master cylinder and installed on the booster.
Removed old parking brake set up and started the foot pedal install.
Spent some time under the dash doing some wiring and that’s when the wife came out with the honey do list. Working under the dash in this truck is way cramped, had I thought about it I would have left the seat out.

**idbeast** · 08-11-2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Today was full of tying up loss ends. Installed fittings and hoses on the power steering box, filled and checked for leaks.
Installed my last fitting on the cooling system, topped off and pressure tested.
Ran my oil pressure sensor wiring and tested operation as well as the fuel gauge. All gauges are now completed and wired.
Installed fuel pump, remaining fittings and ran and staged the hoses, still working with the wiring.
Painted the master cylinder and installed on the booster.
Removed old parking brake set up and started the foot pedal install.
Spent some time under the dash doing some wiring and that’s when the wife came out with the honey do list. Working under the dash in this truck is way cramped, had I thought about it I would have left the seat out.

Hopefully in 3 to 4 weeks I can start doing all that once I get mine painted... I'm getting really jealous of all the nice work getting done on the other trucks too MARTINSR!!!!!

Black_Sheep · 08-11-2018, 10:08 PM

Box assembly has begun...

MARTINSR · 08-11-2018, 10:17 PM

Oh DAMN that looks nice! I feel dirty looking at those photos with my wife in the room.

That emblem on the tail gate is point on, very nice.

Today I worked my ever loving butt off helping my son fix his exhaust on his Miata and then miniaturizing my work bench. I have to tell you, that bench was SOOOOOOOOO NICE It was a shame to cut it up, holy crap you could build a friggin diesel truck motor on that sucker, it was NICE. But alas, it's now 20 inches wide and will live on.

Brian

**idbeast** · 08-11-2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Oh DAMN that looks nice! I feel dirty looking at those photos with my wife in the room.

That emblem on the tail gate is point on, very nice.

Today I worked my ever loving butt off helping my son fix his exhaust on his Miata and then miniaturizing my work bench. I have to tell you, that bench was SOOOOOOOOO NICE It was a shame to cut it up, holy crap you could build a friggin diesel truck motor on that sucker, it was NICE. But alas, it's now 20 inches wide and will live on.

Brian

ouch......

HRD · 08-12-2018, 01:55 AM

"Homer" (named after my Uncle, 1st thing I ever remember riding in was his old truck). I was like 3 and standing in the floor board with him, my mother and my other 4 brothers and sister all in the cab of that thing.
Anyway,
He gave me my first 10 mile road trip (asphalt) ride today since I've had him for the last 15 years in storage. He's still sleeping somewhat and spit and sputtered but over all I thought he did great. 45/50 mph.
I'm thinking now, vacuum leaks or even a new carburetor or rebuild. He's running off a temp jug tied down in the bed for now.
The new breaks worked good but still a little spongy. Gonna re-bleed them again.
Steering wasn't bad at all. Held pretty tight with very little play if any really. Been a while since I've driven all manual.
Not sure if my generator is working or not. My dash amp gauge never moves and he didn't want to crank back up when I brought him back home. Did a test on that a couple days ago. Battery volts was at 6.4. Started him up and volts went to 7.5/8 are so at the battery, so now I'm unsure.
Gonna give a little longer ride tomorrow. Well.....today now.

MiraclePieCo · 08-12-2018, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HRD

"Homer" (named after my Uncle, 1st thing I ever remember riding in was his old truck). I was like 3 and standing in the floor board with him, my mother and my other 4 brothers and sister all in the cab of that thing.
Anyway,
He gave me my first 10 mile road trip (asphalt) ride today since I've had him for the last 15 years in storage. He's still sleeping somewhat and spit and sputtered but over all I thought he did great. 45/50 mph.
I'm thinking now, vacuum leaks or even a new carburetor or rebuild. He's running off a temp jug tied down in the bed for now.
The new breaks worked good but still a little spongy. Gonna re-bleed them again.
Steering wasn't bad at all. Held pretty tight with very little play if any really. Been a while since I've driven all manual.
Not sure if my generator is working or not. My dash amp gauge never moves and he didn't want to crank back up when I brought him back home. Did a test on that a couple days ago. Battery volts was at 6.4. Started him up and volts went to 7.5/8 are so at the battery, so now I'm unsure.
Gonna give a little longer ride tomorrow. Well.....today now.

Sounds fun! Enjoy the ride!

**gigamanx** · 08-12-2018, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRD

"Homer" (named after my Uncle, 1st thing I ever remember riding in was his old truck). I was like 3 and standing in the floor board with him, my mother and my other 4 brothers and sister all in the cab of that thing.
Anyway,
He gave me my first 10 mile road trip (asphalt) ride today since I've had him for the last 15 years in storage. He's still sleeping somewhat and spit and sputtered but over all I thought he did great. 45/50 mph.
I'm thinking now, vacuum leaks or even a new carburetor or rebuild. He's running off a temp jug tied down in the bed for now.
The new breaks worked good but still a little spongy. Gonna re-bleed them again.
Steering wasn't bad at all. Held pretty tight with very little play if any really. Been a while since I've driven all manual.
Not sure if my generator is working or not. My dash amp gauge never moves and he didn't want to crank back up when I brought him back home. Did a test on that a couple days ago. Battery volts was at 6.4. Started him up and volts went to 7.5/8 are so at the battery, so now I'm unsure.
Gonna give a little longer ride tomorrow. Well.....today now.

Looks like a great build and cool story! Since its already driveable, I guess you're almost done

Just need some headlights.

MARTINSR · 08-12-2018, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRD

"Homer" (named after my Uncle, 1st thing I ever remember riding in was his old truck). I was like 3 and standing in the floor board with him, my mother and my other 4 brothers and sister all in the cab of that thing.
Anyway,
He gave me my first 10 mile road trip (asphalt) ride today since I've had him for the last 15 years in storage. He's still sleeping somewhat and spit and sputtered but over all I thought he did great. 45/50 mph.
I'm thinking now, vacuum leaks or even a new carburetor or rebuild. He's running off a temp jug tied down in the bed for now.
The new breaks worked good but still a little spongy. Gonna re-bleed them again.
Steering wasn't bad at all. Held pretty tight with very little play if any really. Been a while since I've driven all manual.
Not sure if my generator is working or not. My dash amp gauge never moves and he didn't want to crank back up when I brought him back home. Did a test on that a couple days ago. Battery volts was at 6.4. Started him up and volts went to 7.5/8 are so at the battery, so now I'm unsure.
Gonna give a little longer ride tomorrow. Well.....today now.

Yep, cool stuff, cool story!

Brian

Black_Sheep · 08-12-2018, 12:38 PM

Preparing the bed wood and polishing the strips, I think i’ll roll some bedliner on the bottom of the boards to further seal them up. The underside should clean up easier too...

MARTINSR · 08-12-2018, 04:06 PM

Got the new little bunch bolted to the wall on the other side of the shop, WHOOO HOOO!

Brian

mikebte · 08-12-2018, 05:30 PM

Worked out more bugs in the wiring. Fuel pump works and return line to in cab fuel tank work. No leaks.

Boshears · 08-12-2018, 08:14 PM

Going to do a little back half on it. Probably run 15x15 out back.

evilokc · 08-12-2018, 09:39 PM

I got my custom cut spacer back yesterday and installed my water pump pulley and 18 inch fan. everything went fine until I spun it. it wobbled like a some-*****. when he gave me the spacer he told me the machine broke and he had to finish it by hand. he said he noticed a high spot but didn't think it was to bad. it was though. I ordered a spacer that will be in tomorrow and if all goes well (which it wont) I will start mounting the shroud and measuring to cut the hole. I still enjoyed my time in the garage. I really miss driving my truck though.

**gigamanx** · 08-13-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Preparing the bed wood and polishing the strips, I think i’ll roll some bedliner on the bottom of the boards to further seal them up. The underside should clean up easier too...

Looking good! I didn't think of how to keep the wood clean under the truck.

08-10-2018, 08:28 PM	#1556
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Put eyeballs in today - it's starting to look like a real truck! Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-10-2018, 11:50 PM	#1557
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Picked up a bunch of finished parts from paint, I had to install the emblem on the tail gate to see how the chrome looked with the color. It'll work... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-11-2018, 01:16 AM	#1558
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 You guys are pissing me off now, JERKS! Posting all these photos of you getting your trucks painted and put together with lights and crap, JERKS! I got this beautiful bench cleared off....so I can cut it all up throwing away the majority of it. But, I have to do it and it will move my truck ahead, so the hell with that bench. It blows me away is the parts I find that I don't remember I had! This is what happens when you have a project going for 20+ years. :drunk: I was just recently looking at the cowl vent handle mechanism planning on priming it and all that. I opened a few drawers in this little goodie holder on the bench, this friggin thing has been exactly as it is for about four years sitting four feet from where I work on the bench all the time. I open up a drawer and there is the handle and a part of the mechanism for the cowl vent all chromed! OMG Geeeeee, now I understand why I had an extra cowl vent handle brace without any parts on it, duh, geeeez. And it is BEAUTIFUL chrome, holy crap it's like friggin artist perfection! There is also a little trim piece from the side cowl vent that I am not even using, hope I can find someone who would like it. If any of you want it, let me know, it's free. It's crazy, I was going to buy a knob for that cowl vent, I don't see that I have one, but damn I have to wait, if I buy it sure as poop stinks I will find one in one of these boxes. Anyway, tomorrow I modify this bench and move on. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-11-2018, 08:24 PM	#1561
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today was full of tying up loss ends. Installed fittings and hoses on the power steering box, filled and checked for leaks. Installed my last fitting on the cooling system, topped off and pressure tested. Ran my oil pressure sensor wiring and tested operation as well as the fuel gauge. All gauges are now completed and wired. Installed fuel pump, remaining fittings and ran and staged the hoses, still working with the wiring. Painted the master cylinder and installed on the booster. Removed old parking brake set up and started the foot pedal install. Spent some time under the dash doing some wiring and that’s when the wife came out with the honey do list. Working under the dash in this truck is way cramped, had I thought about it I would have left the seat out.

08-11-2018, 10:08 PM	#1563
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Box assembly has begun... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-11-2018, 10:17 PM	#1564
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Oh DAMN that looks nice! I feel dirty looking at those photos with my wife in the room. That emblem on the tail gate is point on, very nice. Today I worked my ever loving butt off helping my son fix his exhaust on his Miata and then miniaturizing my work bench. I have to tell you, that bench was SOOOOOOOOO NICE It was a shame to cut it up, holy crap you could build a friggin diesel truck motor on that sucker, it was NICE. But alas, it's now 20 inches wide and will live on. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-12-2018, 01:55 AM	#1566
HRD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Graham, Alabama Posts: 34	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 "Homer" (named after my Uncle, 1st thing I ever remember riding in was his old truck). I was like 3 and standing in the floor board with him, my mother and my other 4 brothers and sister all in the cab of that thing. Anyway, He gave me my first 10 mile road trip (asphalt) ride today since I've had him for the last 15 years in storage. He's still sleeping somewhat and spit and sputtered but over all I thought he did great. 45/50 mph. I'm thinking now, vacuum leaks or even a new carburetor or rebuild. He's running off a temp jug tied down in the bed for now. The new breaks worked good but still a little spongy. Gonna re-bleed them again. Steering wasn't bad at all. Held pretty tight with very little play if any really. Been a while since I've driven all manual. Not sure if my generator is working or not. My dash amp gauge never moves and he didn't want to crank back up when I brought him back home. Did a test on that a couple days ago. Battery volts was at 6.4. Started him up and volts went to 7.5/8 are so at the battery, so now I'm unsure. Gonna give a little longer ride tomorrow. Well.....today now. Attached Images __________________ Hollis

08-12-2018, 12:38 PM	#1570
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Preparing the bed wood and polishing the strips, I think i’ll roll some bedliner on the bottom of the boards to further seal them up. The underside should clean up easier too... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 08-13-2018 at 12:05 AM.

08-12-2018, 04:06 PM	#1571
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the new little bunch bolted to the wall on the other side of the shop, WHOOO HOOO! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-12-2018, 05:30 PM	#1572
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Worked out more bugs in the wiring. Fuel pump works and return line to in cab fuel tank work. No leaks. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache 3100/ 283 TBI / 4L60E My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mikebtte

08-12-2018, 08:14 PM	#1573
Boshears Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Mocksville Posts: 25	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Going to do a little back half on it. Probably run 15x15 out back. Attached Images Last edited by Boshears; 08-12-2018 at 08:18 PM. Reason: Spelling

08-12-2018, 09:39 PM	#1574
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got my custom cut spacer back yesterday and installed my water pump pulley and 18 inch fan. everything went fine until I spun it. it wobbled like a some-*****. when he gave me the spacer he told me the machine broke and he had to finish it by hand. he said he noticed a high spot but didn't think it was to bad. it was though. I ordered a spacer that will be in tomorrow and if all goes well (which it wont) I will start mounting the shroud and measuring to cut the hole. I still enjoyed my time in the garage. I really miss driving my truck though.



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