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*nbpro* · 09-23-2010, 10:12 PM

Well it looks like everything is on hold until we get the alternator situation taken care of. It seems I had the little sh*t that stripped the truck, take the alternator off and apart so I could paint it. When putting back together, he placed two small nails to hold the bushings in, and didn't take them back out. So I'm assuming this is what fried the alternator. The one we thought we had is not good. So I'll be scrounging around for an alternator. Wish me luck.

GMC91 · 09-23-2010, 11:01 PM

I got one you can have, but you will have to come get it.

3r!c84 · 09-23-2010, 11:04 PM

there u go

*nbpro* · 09-24-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC91

I got one you can have, but you will have to come get it.

pm sent

*nbpro* · 09-24-2010, 06:37 PM

Well it looks like with the help from a fellow square body lover, gmc91, that our alternator woes will be taken care of, so we can get everything back on track. Going over and picking it up Saturday. Thanks bro (gmc91

). Means a lot when you're on a budget like I am.

GMC91 · 09-24-2010, 08:42 PM

It's no problem man, always willing to help out a fellow truck owner.

*Stitch* · 09-24-2010, 09:53 PM

that's cool man...always feels good to help someone out...it's a win-win really...

RandyP · 09-24-2010, 10:06 PM

Good to hear you found an easy solution there. Nothing beats a friendly neighbor!

*nbpro* · 09-24-2010, 11:30 PM

Yes, it is good to have good neighbors, and it is a win/win situation. There's a longer story about this truck than I care to tell. But it goes to a promise I made to my mom before she passed away. And this helps further to keep that promise. But being on a fixed income myself, my brother changing jobs, and my nephew recently unemployed, this was a tremendous help. And if there's anything I could ever do for the young gentleman, I'll be willing. Or anyone else as far as that goes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Did a few things to the truck this week. Not much. Got the moldings back on the bucket seats. Put on the skull gear shift knob we bought when we first started this. And more or less pulled and put on the alternator a couple of times trying to piece the two together. Oh yeah, did find out we needed to add a shim to the starter, which we did. That was about it.

*nbpro* · 09-25-2010, 11:50 PM

Short road trip today. Wish we could've spent more time, but had prior engagements up around the state line. Pushed us to get there on time. I really appreciate what gmc91 did. Seems like he's a very cool, level headed young gentleman. Hopefully this won't be our last road trip to meet and talk about trucks and stuff more next time. Once again, thanks from all of us.
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*nbpro* · 09-27-2010, 12:10 AM

Got the alternator on, and did all necessary testing. It works out fine, so we're back on getting everything back together. Can't get my nephew to do $h*t, he's too busy texting his fiancee. Go figure... kids these days. Also found out something that I didn't know till today. It's not a good idea to pull your battery cable off to see if your alternator is working. It could put a spike in it and burn the alternator up. So I guess the best way to do this is late in the evenings, turn your headlights on with the motor running, then turn the motor off, and if the headlights dim, you're alternator is charging. Another way would be to test with a volt meter. The voltage should read at approx 14 when the motor is off. When the motor is running, it should read slightly higher if the alternator is charging.

GMC91 · 09-27-2010, 12:12 AM

Im glad I was able to help you out man.

*nbpro* · 09-27-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC91

Im glad I was able to help you out man.

will if you need any help just ask bro

*nbpro* · 09-27-2010, 09:03 PM

Well this doesn't have anything really to do with the build, but I had carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand. Here's a couple of pics. Pretty painful to say the least.

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RandyP · 09-28-2010, 07:53 AM

Ouch! Hope you heal up man. Lets see, I think the farmers almanac usually says full moon times are not good times for surgery and such. I'd have to look again to be sure, but something about you get a lot of blood and different problems during full moon "body work".
My dad and grandpa swear by that thing and won't have surgeries or procedures done during bad times according to the book.

Anywho, lay off the wrist and heal up! One handed typing is slower, but millions of teenage boys do it.

*Stitch* · 09-28-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

One handed typing is slower, but millions of teenage boys do it.

LOL...I actually laughed at this one...Laura asked what I was looking at, I told her and she laughed too...

anyways, buddy, I hope ya feel better soon...like Randy said, just lay off the hand and use the other one...

palposity · 09-28-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

One handed typing is slower, but millions of teenage boys do it.

I bet that quote is going to end up in someone's sig.

Hope you heal up quick nbpro

*nbpro* · 09-28-2010, 01:37 PM

Nah. No one hand typing here. lol I'm running Windows Vista Ultra operating system, and voice recognition does that for ya.

*nbpro* · 09-28-2010, 03:09 PM

Worked on the front bumper some today. Gonna have to buff it out real good, to get the small scratches out.
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GMC91 · 09-28-2010, 04:34 PM

Looking good, Imma have to come check out the truck one these days.

*nbpro* · 09-28-2010, 06:42 PM

kool bro let me no

dccarpenter · 09-28-2010, 11:22 PM

The truck is looking nice, very nice work with the custom interior touches, as a carpenter I've got some ideas of things I can do with the inside of my '84 now if I get to fixing it up some.

*nbpro* · 09-29-2010, 01:59 AM

Thanks bro when you do make a build thread post lots of pics

*nbpro* · 09-30-2010, 03:28 PM

Small update, on progress. Buffed the bumper out today. Looks pretty good. And here's a pic of the skeleton gear shift knob. Not a good one, but a pic.
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*nbpro* · 10-01-2010, 04:21 PM

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09-23-2010, 10:12 PM	#101
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Well it looks like everything is on hold until we get the alternator situation taken care of. It seems I had the little sht that stripped the truck, take the alternator off and apart so I could paint it. When putting back together, he placed two small nails to hold the bushings in, and didn't take them back out. So I'm assuming this is what fried the alternator. The one we thought we had is not good. So I'll be scrounging around for an alternator. Wish me luck. Last edited by nbpro; 09-23-2010 at 10:12 PM.*

09-23-2010, 11:01 PM	#102
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. I got one you can have, but you will have to come get it. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

09-23-2010, 11:04 PM	#103
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: It ain't over till it's over. there u go __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-24-2010, 06:37 PM	#105
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Well it looks like with the help from a fellow square body lover, gmc91, that our alternator woes will be taken care of, so we can get everything back on track. Going over and picking it up Saturday. Thanks bro (gmc91). Means a lot when you're on a budget like I am.

09-24-2010, 08:42 PM	#106
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. It's no problem man, always willing to help out a fellow truck owner. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

09-24-2010, 09:53 PM	#107
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: It ain't over till it's over. that's cool man...always feels good to help someone out...it's a win-win really...

09-24-2010, 10:06 PM	#108
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Good to hear you found an easy solution there. Nothing beats a friendly neighbor! __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-24-2010, 11:30 PM	#109
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Yes, it is good to have good neighbors, and it is a win/win situation. There's a longer story about this truck than I care to tell. But it goes to a promise I made to my mom before she passed away. And this helps further to keep that promise. But being on a fixed income myself, my brother changing jobs, and my nephew recently unemployed, this was a tremendous help. And if there's anything I could ever do for the young gentleman, I'll be willing. Or anyone else as far as that goes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did a few things to the truck this week. Not much. Got the moldings back on the bucket seats. Put on the skull gear shift knob we bought when we first started this. And more or less pulled and put on the alternator a couple of times trying to piece the two together. Oh yeah, did find out we needed to add a shim to the starter, which we did. That was about it. Last edited by nbpro; 09-24-2010 at 11:35 PM.

09-25-2010, 11:50 PM	#110
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Short road trip today. Wish we could've spent more time, but had prior engagements up around the state line. Pushed us to get there on time. I really appreciate what gmc91 did. Seems like he's a very cool, level headed young gentleman. Hopefully this won't be our last road trip to meet and talk about trucks and stuff more next time. Once again, thanks from all of us.

09-27-2010, 12:10 AM	#111
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Got the alternator on, and did all necessary testing. It works out fine, so we're back on getting everything back together. Can't get my nephew to do $ht, he's too busy texting his fiancee. Go figure... kids these days. Also found out something that I didn't know till today. It's not a good idea to pull your battery cable off to see if your alternator is working. It could put a spike in it and burn the alternator up. So I guess the best way to do this is late in the evenings, turn your headlights on with the motor running, then turn the motor off, and if the headlights dim, you're alternator is charging. Another way would be to test with a volt meter. The voltage should read at approx 14 when the motor is off. When the motor is running, it should read slightly higher if the alternator is charging. Last edited by nbpro; 09-29-2010 at 02:08 AM.*

09-27-2010, 12:12 AM	#112
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Im glad I was able to help you out man. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

09-27-2010, 09:03 PM	#114
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Well this doesn't have anything really to do with the build, but I had carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand. Here's a couple of pics. Pretty painful to say the least.

09-28-2010, 07:53 AM	#115
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Ouch! Hope you heal up man. Lets see, I think the farmers almanac usually says full moon times are not good times for surgery and such. I'd have to look again to be sure, but something about you get a lot of blood and different problems during full moon "body work". My dad and grandpa swear by that thing and won't have surgeries or procedures done during bad times according to the book. Anywho, lay off the wrist and heal up! One handed typing is slower, but millions of teenage boys do it. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-28-2010, 01:37 PM	#118
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Nah. No one hand typing here. lol I'm running Windows Vista Ultra operating system, and voice recognition does that for ya.

09-28-2010, 03:09 PM	#119
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Worked on the front bumper some today. Gonna have to buff it out real good, to get the small scratches out.



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09-28-2010, 04:34 PM	#120
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Looking good, Imma have to come check out the truck one these days. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

09-28-2010, 06:42 PM	#121
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. kool bro let me no

09-28-2010, 11:22 PM	#122
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: It ain't over till it's over. The truck is looking nice, very nice work with the custom interior touches, as a carpenter I've got some ideas of things I can do with the inside of my '84 now if I get to fixing it up some.

09-29-2010, 01:59 AM	#123
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Thanks bro when you do make a build thread post lots of pics Last edited by nbpro; 09-29-2010 at 01:59 AM.

09-30-2010, 03:28 PM	#124
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Small update, on progress. Buffed the bumper out today. Looks pretty good. And here's a pic of the skeleton gear shift knob. Not a good one, but a pic.

10-01-2010, 04:21 PM	#125
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. pick up some jbl 6x9 peakers Last edited by nbpro; 10-11-2010 at 04:05 AM.

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