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05-28-2017, 03:18 AM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
Finished polishing the wheels.
I was working on the last one when my friend Mike dropped by. He said he had a professional wheel polishing machine, and I should come over and pick it up. It also needs re-motored. I might do it. Today I started lining up the bed wood. I need another set of hands. |
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05-28-2017, 10:08 AM
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Looks real nice.
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05-28-2017, 02:29 PM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
Bed looks great!
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05-28-2017, 09:32 PM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
Looking really good Jim! -- If ya need some extra help just give me a ring...
Know where I can get some wing window assembly and window frames? Im going to back to stock instead of the 1-piece windows. Got a nice set of tinted 1-piece window glass if you are going that rout that Im not going to use. Talk to you soon
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05-30-2017, 03:21 AM
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I tried tinted windows on my 71. CHP did not like it. . |
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07-09-2017, 11:33 AM
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Got the bed strips bolted in, and that is where all work on the truck stopped.
We had issues with the septic system (roots clogging the D-box and drywells). That resulted in flooded (gray water) bathrooms when the tub was drained. Both bathrooms are gutted at the moment, and I am upgrading everything beyond what the insurance will pay. Making the wife happy is a priority. My sister loaned us her motorhome while the bathrooms are down so we can pocket the relocation money from the insurance. Now the A/C is not working right. I suspect a leak from the demolition. We have a lot going on at the time, but it will all be dealt with, and we will back to our "normal" eventually. Can't wait to get back on the truck! . |
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05-30-2017, 03:15 AM
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05-30-2017, 03:14 AM
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08-17-2017, 09:22 PM
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Man, I've GOTTA now more about your bed wood. It looks great. What kind of wood or stain? Flat polyurethane or an oil finish? Again, looks SO good!
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08-18-2017, 03:53 AM
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The wood is Sepele from Africa. No stain. Marine grade clear. A good friend of mine owns a cabinet shop, and had the wood left over from a kitchen remodel. It was free (including the milling) so I have no complaints. I need to bring the rest of the truck up to the same level as the wood. . |
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11-10-2017, 03:27 AM
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I need to order another front panel for the bed. I have to section the front panel to make it look right. These are some of the issues that rear their ugly head when you do things that's that are not "stock"
However the finished product will be well worth the effort. This project has taken a lot of time but I'm not going to deviate from my original goal of having a truck is easy to maintain and enjoy driving. We are now into November and I should have some time to work on the truck. Now that the house projects are finished I have claimed the rest of my days to making this truck driveable minus paint. We will see how that plays out. . |
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11-14-2017, 12:33 AM
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 My deadline of Thanksgiving is going away fast, so maybe Christmas will be the next one... See ya at Roundtable!
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11-19-2017, 06:22 PM
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When is the Roundtable thing? I couldn't find anything on the site. . |
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12-10-2017, 05:17 PM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
great work! I was considering doing the same with mine. It bugs me for some reason when the bottom half of the raised part is below the bed wood.
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12-11-2017, 03:41 AM
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A smooth panel would have been easier, but where is the fun in that? . |
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12-11-2017, 12:47 PM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
Cut it up, weld it together, show it off.
I like it. Great Job |
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12-12-2017, 04:35 AM
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I've read your build so I know you speak from experience. . |
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05-17-2018, 02:25 AM
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Working on the truck as much as I can. Have the fuel tank back in. I've been looking at retro fit in tank fuel pumps but not sure which one is best for the truck. I'm going with a "return" type as the truck is plumbed with a return fuel line. Probably wait until the external fuel pump fails.
Installed new spark plug wires. Trying to get everything done in the engine compartment before the front sheet metal goes on. . |
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05-31-2018, 07:24 PM
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Sorted some more wiring on the truck.
Tried to start it, and the external fuel pump made no noise. I'm thinking I can order the new internal one now. Instead I turned the fuel pump on, and tapped on it with a ball peen hammer, and it is working again. They don't like to sit too long without fuel in them. My brother came over Tuesday and helped me move the lift to the side of the shop. The whole slab is cleared off. I'm getting walls, and roof for the "Les Nesman" (WKRP in Cincinnati) shop. . |
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06-06-2018, 09:14 PM
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Hey Jim hows things? I thought you were close to getting that truck done? or is this truck #2 or #3???? lol
Need to get together again - I will pm you my new number you may not have it, but lets connect soon.
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07-03-2018, 08:51 AM
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What is that lovely pile of beams going to be? Hmm?
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07-10-2018, 11:10 AM
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I'm hoping it will be some shade very soon. The installation crew is behind schedule. . |
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07-10-2018, 09:47 PM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
Awsome, nice work, I just read your whole build thread. Gets me motivated!
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07-13-2018, 11:47 AM
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Thanks Hubscrub. Motivation is the key to progress. Wish I had more of it. . |
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08-06-2018, 01:44 AM
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Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
California is on fire! I never smoked cigarettes, but I think I made up for it with all the smoke around here.
Until this week the only thing I've subbed out on this truck was the driveline. I got my front parking brake cable from Control Cables Inc. Used a piece of polytube to mock up the outer length. It's offset a little to the driver side due to the torque arm mount. The rear cables are from Summit Racing for a 1986 IROC rear disk. Moved the rear brake line bracket to straighten the stainless braided line a little. Shortened the hard line from the prop valve. Parking brake is important if you have a manual transmission. The truck won't stay in one place in neutral without them. Otherwise you have to carry some wheel chocks with you. . |
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