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mjensen · 06-30-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

looks like a complimentary fridge magnet in the box so that's 2 items!

I guess that justifies the huge box.

Yesterday I endured the 105 degree temperature and got some more paint down. Today I'm going to finish the paint on the front end, and if I have time, I'll try and finish the frame and cross members.

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**rgunlock** · 06-30-2013, 12:10 PM

Yea we got up to 106 yesterday too, but you were apparently a lot more ambitious than I was. Those parts look really good!

mud.man.rj · 06-30-2013, 12:50 PM

Bet the paint drys really fast in that heat.

mjensen · 06-30-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

Yea we got up to 106 yesterday too, but you were apparently a lot more ambitious than I was. Those parts look really good!

Well, I'm done planning my life around the weather

this truck needs to be done! Oh, and 105 here is a dry heat, so the shade actually does provide some relief

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Bet the paint drys really fast in that heat.

Too fast! It was way hard to get it to lay down smoothly without having dry spots.

I am proud to announce that I'm officially done with painting the frame and front end!

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mud.man.rj · 06-30-2013, 10:53 PM

Looking good Mike, can't wait to see it start to come together, nice to start with parts all painted and clean.

7dee2 · 07-01-2013, 05:33 PM

Looks good Mike!

Don't u luv how overspray goes everywhere? I got Chevrolet Orange overspray all over the front end of Black 68 GMC when painting a motor for another project...

Make sure you pull that pretty truck of yours out into the street while doing this.

Mustard72 · 07-01-2013, 07:38 PM

Looks good! Hey, once you start putting it back together, you can always fan yourself off with the exhaust from the air ratchet...

mjensen · 07-01-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

Looks good Mike!

Don't u luv how overspray goes everywhere? I got Chevrolet Orange overspray all over the front end of Black 68 GMC when painting a motor for another project...

Make sure you pull that pretty truck of yours out into the street while doing this.

Thanks Brett!

Yeah, I actually pull the new truck over into the neighbor's driveway two houses down.

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

Looks good! Hey, once you start putting it back together, you can always fan yourself off with the exhaust from the air ratchet...

Thanks Nick!

Well there's an idea

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Looking good Mike, can't wait to see it start to come together, nice to start with parts all painted and clean.

Thanks! Yeah, I can't wait either! It will be nice to know this will be the last time I have to install stuff.

Last night I tried to press out the old ball joints so I could install the new ones and ripped my vice right off my bench. I guess I don't know my own strength

or it wasn't installed correctly. I'm going with my strength story!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2013, 09:06 PM

Nice work! It's looking really good!

mjensen · 07-01-2013, 10:57 PM

Thanks Ryan!

mjensen · 07-04-2013, 07:22 PM

I tried to remove the ball joints today....nooooooo good!!!! I guess I'm going to have to take them to a shop and have them pressed out.

mjensen · 07-07-2013, 06:46 PM

Ok...SMALL update, but progress is progress right?

Painted the front diff cover
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And got the gears back in
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Mustard72 · 07-08-2013, 12:03 AM

As I was scanning down, I was hoping there was more progress than just painting the diff cover (not that I've not posted for even less progress...). Getting the front diff back in looks like good progress though. I have to admit, though, that seeing the front axle like that on jack stands with the frame upside down next to it kinda makes a fella feel dizzy or something. But, then again, it's late, and I was in the sun too much today...

Nice job, as usual!

mjensen · 07-08-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

As I was scanning down, I was hoping there was more progress than just painting the diff cover (not that I've not posted for even less progress...). Getting the front diff back in looks like good progress though. I have to admit, though, that seeing the front axle like that on jack stands with the frame upside down next to it kinda makes a fella feel dizzy or something. But, then again, it's late, and I was in the sun too much today...

Nice job, as usual!

Yeah, I had a very hard time getting motivated this weekend for some reason. I feel dizzy every day looking at it

Thanks!

mjensen · 07-15-2013, 12:20 AM

Why is it that the smallest of updates take the most time?

All I was able to accomplish was to get my u joints put in my axle shafts, and get my spindles mounted. Man that was a lot more work than I expected

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I also got my old rotors off so I could install the new shiny ones on.
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mud.man.rj · 07-15-2013, 12:11 PM

Ya it is all the small things people don't see that take sooo long, but you know what you have that way. Lookin good.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-15-2013, 07:02 PM

Yep, all that little stuff or hard labor people don't get to see. It's looking good. You're doing the hard stuff so it'll last another 40 years or so.

mjensen · 07-16-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Ya it is all the small things people don't see that take sooo long, but you know what you have that way. Lookin good.

Yeah, I'm glad that I'm taking the time to do this, because nothing will suck the fun out of a toy like having to rip it apart later to do what you should have done the first time

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yep, all that little stuff or hard labor people don't get to see. It's looking good. You're doing the hard stuff so it'll last another 40 years or so.

I keep joking with my neighbors that I will be giving creeper tours so people can appreciate all my efforts

Ha...creeper tour

Thanks for checking in!

mud.man.rj · 07-17-2013, 02:01 AM

Funny...creeper tours, like that one.

**rgunlock** · 07-17-2013, 01:55 PM

Or, you could put a tall ramp in the front yard and park with one front tire up there to show off the underbelly. Your HOA would probably love that

That front end is coming back together nicely.

mjensen · 08-05-2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Or, you could put a tall ramp in the front yard and park with one front tire up there to show off the underbelly. Your HOA would probably love that

That front end is coming back together nicely.

Now there's an idea!

Thanks!

Ok, so between camping and being lazy, I haven't made as much progress as I was hoping for. But I spent a little time out getting intimate with the front axle. I was only able to finish one side because the spindle nuts for the other side are not right (at least the back one isn't...it doesn't have the pin that keeps it from moving). But I am just loving how this is turning out!

Hmmm..wanted to upload pics, but apparently there is a new restriction?

mjensen · 08-05-2013, 11:35 PM

Trying a different route for pics

Nope....gonna have to figure something else out

mjensen · 08-08-2013, 08:15 PM

Ok...still working out the pic

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Yeah!!! Figured it out!

mjensen · 08-09-2013, 11:30 PM

I received my spindle nuts today, so I tore down the driver's side again and replaced the nuts, then buttoned up the passenger side. Front end is all but done!!! I am so pleased with how it turned out.

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Mustard72 · 08-13-2013, 11:46 PM

Looks dang nice, Mike. Keep it up.

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rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Yea we got up to 106 yesterday too, but you were apparently a lot more ambitious than I was. Those parts look really good! __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

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mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Bet the paint drys really fast in that heat.

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mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looking good Mike, can't wait to see it start to come together, nice to start with parts all painted and clean.

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7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,900	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks good Mike! Don't u luv how overspray goes everywhere? I got Chevrolet Orange overspray all over the front end of Black 68 GMC when painting a motor for another project... Make sure you pull that pretty truck of yours out into the street while doing this. __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

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Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks good! Hey, once you start putting it back together, you can always fan yourself off with the exhaust from the air ratchet... __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice work! It's looking really good! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Thanks Ryan! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

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mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I tried to remove the ball joints today....nooooooo good!!!! I guess I'm going to have to take them to a shop and have them pressed out. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-07-2013, 06:46 PM	#437
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ok...SMALL update, but progress is progress right? Painted the front diff cover And got the gears back in __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-08-2013, 12:03 AM	#438
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" As I was scanning down, I was hoping there was more progress than just painting the diff cover (not that I've not posted for even less progress...). Getting the front diff back in looks like good progress though. I have to admit, though, that seeing the front axle like that on jack stands with the frame upside down next to it kinda makes a fella feel dizzy or something. But, then again, it's late, and I was in the sun too much today... Nice job, as usual! __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

07-15-2013, 12:20 AM	#440
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Why is it that the smallest of updates take the most time? All I was able to accomplish was to get my u joints put in my axle shafts, and get my spindles mounted. Man that was a lot more work than I expected I also got my old rotors off so I could install the new shiny ones on. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-15-2013, 12:11 PM	#441
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ya it is all the small things people don't see that take sooo long, but you know what you have that way. Lookin good.

07-15-2013, 07:02 PM	#442
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Yep, all that little stuff or hard labor people don't get to see. It's looking good. You're doing the hard stuff so it'll last another 40 years or so. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-17-2013, 02:01 AM	#444
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Funny...creeper tours, like that one.

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rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Or, you could put a tall ramp in the front yard and park with one front tire up there to show off the underbelly. Your HOA would probably love that That front end is coming back together nicely. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500



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mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Trying a different route for pics Nope....gonna have to figure something else out __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread Last edited by mjensen; 08-05-2013 at 11:41 PM.

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08-09-2013, 11:30 PM	#449
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I received my spindle nuts today, so I tore down the driver's side again and replaced the nuts, then buttoned up the passenger side. Front end is all but done!!! I am so pleased with how it turned out. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

08-13-2013, 11:46 PM	#450
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Looks dang nice, Mike. Keep it up. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

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