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OrrieG · 04-15-2011, 07:23 PM

Installed the steering shaft last night. Forgot the steering column needed to be loose so I got to r&r that for the install.

Kim57 · 05-09-2011, 12:37 AM

Looks very nice Orrie.
Kim

OrrieG · 05-09-2011, 01:35 PM

For sarge, also noticed I need to look at the fan belt on my DD!

bensimmons_05 · 05-09-2011, 10:45 PM

I was showing a co-worker some of your build thread today, and some of the neat ideas you have used. Then I realized how far you have come since I have started following your build, you have come a long way!!

Keep up the great work and keep up giving me great ideas to use!!

OrrieG · 05-15-2011, 01:11 AM

Nice and warm, finished up the seat frame covers. Learned that you cannot upholster a 1/4 sphere shape without some cuts or folds. I think they turned out ok for a first try, but it will affect future design. Working on the cup holders and the fill piece across the front top rail. Should have a cash infusion next week to order some critical time line parts so I can make some good progress. Goal is to drive it to a local private invitation only show I get invited to every August.

flatbed51 · 06-13-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Nice and warm, finished up the seat frame covers. Learned that you cannot upholster a 1/4 sphere shape without some cuts or folds. I think they turned out ok for a first try, but it will affect future design. Working on the cup holders and the fill piece across the front top rail. Should have a cash infusion next week to order some critical time line parts so I can make some good progress. Goal is to drive it to a local private invitation only show I get invited to every August.

Man those seat frame covers look nice you did a great job on them, got me thinking twice about keeping my original seat. Don

OrrieG · 06-16-2011, 12:52 AM

Cleaning fender, bed, etc. bolts on the bench wire wheel. Boring but necessary. I need something boring, Monday the dog tore his leg up and the vet got the equivelent of the price of all new rubber for the truck to put him back together. This morning the garden ditch pump puked and I got to spend the equivelent of the ac compressor I need for a rebuilt pump. Oh well, veggies will taste good.

Kim57 · 05-15-2011, 01:28 AM

Those look pretty slick OrrieG.
Kim

**oldman3** · 05-15-2011, 09:34 AM

OrrieG, Your corner pieces look good, I found that when I worked on corners like that I use a heat gun to help soften the material and lets you pull it a little tighter, but watch the heat. Jim

OrrieG · 05-15-2011, 04:01 PM

Jim and Kim - Thanks. It was 83 degrees yesterday in the garage and things seemed to be stretching ok. Hard to see that part anyway when I get the doors on.

candyx · 05-15-2011, 04:32 PM

Nice looks very factory.

jjjmm56 · 05-15-2011, 08:02 PM

It all turned out real nice. keep up good work.

OrrieG · 05-15-2011, 08:16 PM

Cup holder rough welded ala KustomBrad. Going to mount on the seat frame something like the photo. Big washers cost 98 cents each, briddle ring 1.50 each and I had the scrap 1/4" stock. There will be two.

1985-GMC · 05-15-2011, 11:33 PM

Those filler pieces look awesome Orrie, I would have never though they would have turned out that nice. Great gob!

OrrieG · 05-16-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Those filler pieces look awesome Orrie, I would have never though they would have turned out that nice. Great gob!

Yea of little faith...you notice I have not said how many hours I have in those corners getting the compound curve right. Lots of green dust on the floor!

OrrieG · 06-04-2011, 11:35 PM

Back at it stripped the inside windshield trim, never imagined there would be solid rust under the paint from condensation. Also stripped the front bumper and modified the drivers bumper bracket to fit around the steering box. Did some fine tuning on the cup holders, gotta love JB weld.

OrrieG · 06-08-2011, 04:03 PM

Today I was going to post pics of my MT Valve covers all shiney. Sunday I masked and painted them with three coats of DupliColor Hi Temp Chevy Orange. Last night I saw some areas that had poor coverage and painted one more coat. As I was admiring my work the paint started to alligator in front of my eyes! Went on line and found that you have to do all the coats you want in 1 hour, 20 minutes apart (which I did for the first 3). If you need to recoat you need to wait 7 days scuff the first coats, then recoat. Reading other message board found this does not always work. I have used their stuff for years, painting blocks over days without any problems, they must have changed up something. Anyway, going to restrip and try it again. Did get some good practice on how to remove the paint from the top of the fins and lettering.

daverod · 06-08-2011, 04:35 PM

Seat pieces turned out nice.

I had the same thing happen with the paint now I know why.

bensimmons_05 · 05-16-2011, 07:46 AM

A ++++++++

Kim57 · 06-16-2011, 11:28 AM

It sucks when life gets in the way of our hobbies.
Kim

OrrieG · 06-16-2011, 01:23 PM

Yes, but progress is being made.

daverod · 06-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Sucks about your dog. Hope he's ok. They cost a lot sometimes but they are worth it.

Damn vets you would think they are real doctors.

OrrieG · 06-16-2011, 03:43 PM

Oh, he is ok, tough breed combination Louisiana Catahoula Leopard and Aussie Cattle Dog. Good thing is he is not a wound licker so it will heal up ok. Here is a picture of him subdueing his 3/4 wolf hybrid play companion. Misha is a 130# female, Murphy is about 65#.

daverod · 06-16-2011, 03:55 PM

If he was a pure breed he would have died.

My dog had to wear a plastic collar thing for about 3 weeks just because he was licking his leg. What pain! he torn up the house. I think he knew he was. He just did it to prove a point.

bubba327 · 06-16-2011, 08:51 PM

Orrie, Are you coming to Motorfest?? Maybe we can get the bunch of us together while the show is going on if Dave promises to behave.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469913

Bubba

04-15-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Installed the steering shaft last night. Forgot the steering column needed to be loose so I got to r&r that for the install. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-09-2011, 12:37 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Looks very nice Orrie. Kim

05-09-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics For sarge, also noticed I need to look at the fan belt on my DD! Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-09-2011, 10:45 PM	#4
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics I was showing a co-worker some of your build thread today, and some of the neat ideas you have used. Then I realized how far you have come since I have started following your build, you have come a long way!! Keep up the great work and keep up giving me great ideas to use!! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

05-15-2011, 01:11 AM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Nice and warm, finished up the seat frame covers. Learned that you cannot upholster a 1/4 sphere shape without some cuts or folds. I think they turned out ok for a first try, but it will affect future design. Working on the cup holders and the fill piece across the front top rail. Should have a cash infusion next week to order some critical time line parts so I can make some good progress. Goal is to drive it to a local private invitation only show I get invited to every August. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-16-2011, 12:52 AM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Cleaning fender, bed, etc. bolts on the bench wire wheel. Boring but necessary. I need something boring, Monday the dog tore his leg up and the vet got the equivelent of the price of all new rubber for the truck to put him back together. This morning the garden ditch pump puked and I got to spend the equivelent of the ac compressor I need for a rebuilt pump. Oh well, veggies will taste good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 06-16-2011 at 12:55 AM.

05-15-2011, 01:28 AM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Those look pretty slick OrrieG. Kim

05-15-2011, 09:34 AM	#9
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics OrrieG, Your corner pieces look good, I found that when I worked on corners like that I use a heat gun to help soften the material and lets you pull it a little tighter, but watch the heat. Jim __________________ 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 />

05-15-2011, 04:01 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Jim and Kim - Thanks. It was 83 degrees yesterday in the garage and things seemed to be stretching ok. Hard to see that part anyway when I get the doors on. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-15-2011, 04:32 PM	#11
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Nice looks very factory.

05-15-2011, 08:02 PM	#12
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics It all turned out real nice. keep up good work.

05-15-2011, 08:16 PM	#13
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Cup holder rough welded ala KustomBrad. Going to mount on the seat frame something like the photo. Big washers cost 98 cents each, briddle ring 1.50 each and I had the scrap 1/4" stock. There will be two. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-16-2011 at 12:37 PM.

05-15-2011, 11:33 PM	#14
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Those filler pieces look awesome Orrie, I would have never though they would have turned out that nice. Great gob! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

06-04-2011, 11:35 PM	#16
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Back at it stripped the inside windshield trim, never imagined there would be solid rust under the paint from condensation. Also stripped the front bumper and modified the drivers bumper bracket to fit around the steering box. Did some fine tuning on the cup holders, gotta love JB weld. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-08-2011, 04:03 PM	#17
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Today I was going to post pics of my MT Valve covers all shiney. Sunday I masked and painted them with three coats of DupliColor Hi Temp Chevy Orange. Last night I saw some areas that had poor coverage and painted one more coat. As I was admiring my work the paint started to alligator in front of my eyes! Went on line and found that you have to do all the coats you want in 1 hour, 20 minutes apart (which I did for the first 3). If you need to recoat you need to wait 7 days scuff the first coats, then recoat. Reading other message board found this does not always work. I have used their stuff for years, painting blocks over days without any problems, they must have changed up something. Anyway, going to restrip and try it again. Did get some good practice on how to remove the paint from the top of the fins and lettering. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 06-10-2011 at 07:30 PM.



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06-08-2011, 04:35 PM	#18
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Seat pieces turned out nice. I had the same thing happen with the paint now I know why. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 06-08-2011 at 04:39 PM.

05-16-2011, 07:46 AM	#19
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics A ++++++++ __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

06-16-2011, 11:28 AM	#20
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics It sucks when life gets in the way of our hobbies. Kim

06-16-2011, 01:23 PM	#21
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Yes, but progress is being made. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-16-2011, 02:13 PM	#22
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Sucks about your dog. Hope he's ok. They cost a lot sometimes but they are worth it. Damn vets you would think they are real doctors. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

06-16-2011, 03:43 PM	#23
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Oh, he is ok, tough breed combination Louisiana Catahoula Leopard and Aussie Cattle Dog. Good thing is he is not a wound licker so it will heal up ok. Here is a picture of him subdueing his 3/4 wolf hybrid play companion. Misha is a 130# female, Murphy is about 65#. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 06-16-2011 at 03:48 PM.

06-16-2011, 03:55 PM	#24
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics If he was a pure breed he would have died. My dog had to wear a plastic collar thing for about 3 weeks just because he was licking his leg. What pain! he torn up the house. I think he knew he was. He just did it to prove a point. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

06-16-2011, 08:51 PM	#25
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Orrie, Are you coming to Motorfest?? Maybe we can get the bunch of us together while the show is going on if Dave promises to behave. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469913 Bubba __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

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