Freddy's 52 part 2 - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1952ssr · 01-23-2018, 06:21 PM

Progress: engine compartment coming together.

**gigamanx** · 01-23-2018, 06:28 PM

Can't believe that belt fit! Don't forget clamps on those radiator hoses

Looking pretty great. Are you close to firing it up?

1952ssr · 01-24-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gigamanx

Can't believe that belt fit! Don't forget clamps on those radiator hoses

Looking pretty great. Are you close to firing it up?

Everything is in test fit stage in pictures probably gonna use the heat shrink hose clamps on the hoses so waiting till everything is just right and still have to paint waterpump and accessory bracket. Got wiring harness's loomed last night and plan on taking next week off so if everything comes together maybe late next week we can. I might have to take my computer and have VATS removed before we get to fire it up. We shall see.

1952ssr · 10-03-2018, 10:59 AM

Been awhile since any posting, but it's ALIVE. Had some crazy battles but got them all worked out...Eugene got's his first bath in Lord knows how many years last Saturday and plan on hitting his first cruise in next Friday. I will post some updated pictures later. Getting seat covered this week and started sound system installation last night. The last picture is after I put my not yet famous "RAT SHINE SAUCE" on it. Let me know what you think of the difference.

NeoJuice · 10-03-2018, 11:06 AM

Awesome looking truck. Nice Job

MIKESAD50 · 10-03-2018, 01:30 PM

Very nice looking truck!
I would like to see the truck before after the "rat shine sauce" .
Maybe share the Rat shine sauce receipe? or sell some of it.

1952ssr · 10-03-2018, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

Very nice looking truck!
I would like to see the truck before after the "rat shine sauce" .
Maybe share the Rat shine sauce receipe? or sell some of it.

The first two pictures are without, just after the wash so some of it may a little wet looking. The picture here is before wash and I threw in a picture where I did half the tailgate with the "juice" Here is "Freds" before and after picture with the rat juice.

The "juice" is simply linseed oil with a little paint thinner sprayed on thin and wiped off. I'm not a fan of clearing "yet" but this is way to give some shine as well as protect the truck. It washes off with a couple washes so it's like doing a protective wax between washing.

NeoJuice · 10-03-2018, 05:44 PM

I may have to give some of this 'rat juice' a try. Everyone says I should paint my truck or at least clear coat it. I'm not a fan either of clearing my truck 'yet'.

Is it a 50/50 mix? Do you have any more before and after or in progress pictures? I'm glad to hear it only lasts a couple weeks/washes.

Thanks.

lower50's · 10-04-2018, 07:55 AM

Well your truck turned out really nice!! It would look great cruising down the road.

**joedoh** · 10-04-2018, 10:59 PM

looks amazing!

1952ssr · 10-05-2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoJuice

I may have to give some of this 'rat juice' a try. Everyone says I should paint my truck or at least clear coat it. I'm not a fan either of clearing my truck 'yet'.

Is it a 50/50 mix? Do you have any more before and after or in progress pictures? I'm glad to hear it only lasts a couple weeks/washes.

Thanks.

It's about 80/20 linseed/paint thinner. Here's a few more pictures.

NeoJuice · 10-06-2018, 12:51 PM

Wow that looks awesome!!!!

But why paint thinner? Wouldn't the linseed oil just wear out over time with washes? Wouldnt you worry about the paint thinner removing some of the original patina paint that is left on the truck?

01-23-2018, 06:21 PM	#1
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Progress: engine compartment coming together. Attached Images

01-23-2018, 06:28 PM	#2
gigamanx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 1,004	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Can't believe that belt fit! Don't forget clamps on those radiator hoses Looking pretty great. Are you close to firing it up? __________________ Current Build Thread 1930 Ford Model A Modern Twist: Ford Model A Rat Rod With a Modern Twist Build Thread Phase 1 "The Swap": 1949 3100 with S10 swap. Beginner build with ambition! Build Thread Phase 2 "The Drop": Beginner Build with Ambition gets Air Ride

10-03-2018, 10:59 AM	#4
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Been awhile since any posting, but it's ALIVE. Had some crazy battles but got them all worked out...Eugene got's his first bath in Lord knows how many years last Saturday and plan on hitting his first cruise in next Friday. I will post some updated pictures later. Getting seat covered this week and started sound system installation last night. The last picture is after I put my not yet famous "RAT SHINE SAUCE" on it. Let me know what you think of the difference. Attached Images

10-03-2018, 11:06 AM	#5
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Awesome looking truck. Nice Job

10-03-2018, 01:30 PM	#6
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Very nice looking truck! I would like to see the truck before after the "rat shine sauce" . Maybe share the Rat shine sauce receipe? or sell some of it. __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

10-03-2018, 05:44 PM	#8
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 I may have to give some of this 'rat juice' a try. Everyone says I should paint my truck or at least clear coat it. I'm not a fan either of clearing my truck 'yet'. Is it a 50/50 mix? Do you have any more before and after or in progress pictures? I'm glad to hear it only lasts a couple weeks/washes. Thanks.

10-04-2018, 07:55 AM	#9
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Well your truck turned out really nice!! It would look great cruising down the road. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-04-2018, 10:59 PM	#10
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,747	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 looks amazing! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-06-2018, 12:51 PM	#12
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: Freddy's 52 part 2 Wow that looks awesome!!!! But why paint thinner? Wouldn't the linseed oil just wear out over time with washes? Wouldnt you worry about the paint thinner removing some of the original patina paint that is left on the truck?



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