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whiskymaker · 07-31-2014, 03:21 PM

Last of the panels in paint

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And Ogre...if you are out there.........i doff my cap to you Sir.......inspired tip you gave me on the spare wheel well............Why?

this is why..............

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Kim57 · 07-31-2014, 04:40 PM

looks great.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 07-31-2014, 05:14 PM

Love it!

_Ogre · 08-01-2014, 01:48 PM

looks good, ogre likes the color too, you won't be disappointed
does your painter hate me?

''a guy on the forum said this...''

_Ogre · 08-01-2014, 01:59 PM

not sure what wheels your running...
had to convert my spare carrier to 5 lug and a taller and wider wheel/tire/back spacing
1/2'' plate with holes for the old 6 lug carrier, cut off the old lugs and plug welded
new holes for pressed in studs and the new center line to center the taller wheel in the opening
1/2'' plate got the back spacing corrected, big hole in middle for lightening the plate

i run P235/70R15 on 8'' rims in back, if i had to do it again...
i run a rear spare, figuring if i get a flat tire it won't ruin the posi rearend
i should get a skinnier tire and wheel that matches the height in back
all i see in my side mirror is tire

my do around will be to remake my side mirror mount out 2 inches more

whiskymaker · 08-01-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

looks great.
Kim

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Love it!

Thanks Gents

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

looks good, ogre likes the color too, you won't be disappointed
does your painter hate me?

''a guy on the forum said this...''

Dont worry Bruce,the painter, even says himself it was an inspired tip....makes a massive difference...so you are safe

The wife gets the credit for finding the colour,it is looking gorgeous...

We are just awaiting delivery of a full set of stainless steel bolts/washer etc,so hopefully full assembly will start next week....

I have a flight booked from Scotland to Southern England to collect the truck and then i am off to my yearly visit to Santa Pod for a weekend of vw's....so the truck HAS to be ready for the 27th Aug.......

whiskymaker · 08-01-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

not sure what wheels your running...
had to convert my spare carrier to 5 lug and a taller and wider wheel/tire/back spacing
1/2'' plate with holes for the old 6 lug carrier, cut off the old lugs and plug welded
new holes for pressed in studs and the new center line to center the taller wheel in the opening
1/2'' plate got the back spacing corrected, big hole in middle for lightening the plate

i run P235/70R15 on 8'' rims in back, if i had to do it again...
i run a rear spare, figuring if i get a flat tire it won't ruin the posi rearend
i should get a skinnier tire and wheel that matches the height in back
all i see in my side mirror is tire

my do around will be to remake my side mirror mount out 2 inches more

All i can remember wheels size wise is they are 15 inch smoothies...once i get the truck back i will refresh my myself as to what tyre sizes are......

Your truck does look lovely Ogre...

whiskymaker · 08-04-2014, 02:52 PM

The prep has started for the FINAL bits of paint

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Aaaaaaand............the rebuild has started

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Neatbeard · 08-04-2014, 04:26 PM

Ooooooo I don't often venture on to this board as mine is a 66 C10 but damn that's looking bloody nice now fella.

whiskymaker · 08-04-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Neatbeard

Ooooooo I don't often venture on to this board as mine is a 66 C10 but damn that's looking bloody nice now fella.

Cheers Neatbeard

ive just clicked who you are

......we have the mutual friend who just bought his Chevy truck

Low Elco · 08-04-2014, 11:57 PM

Looks fantastic! Hope it all comes together.

Kim57 · 08-05-2014, 12:01 AM

Sure is looking nice.
Kim

Neatbeard · 08-05-2014, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskymaker

Cheers Neatbeard

ive just clicked who you are

......we have the mutual friend who just bought his Chevy truck

We do indeed sir, we do indeed.

I told him to haul his arse on to here. I'm sure we wont be able to get rid of him now!

whiskymaker · 08-05-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Neatbeard

We do indeed sir, we do indeed.

I told him to haul his arse on to here. I'm sure we wont be able to get rid of him now!

i did spot him reading this last night......

whiskymaker · 08-05-2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks fantastic! Hope it all comes together.

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Sure is looking nice.
Kim

Thanks Gents.....this is the bit we have been waiting for

whiskymaker · 08-05-2014, 12:33 PM

it took Bruce an age to do the prep on this (yes i know ive already got the pics up there^^^^ )

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which gave this....................

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and finally my fave shot so far.........

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I just LOVE the way Bruce got the right font/shape on the letters....the time he took on this with a blade has paid MASSIVE dividends imho......WELL chuffed with it

Kim57 · 08-05-2014, 04:45 PM

Those came out great.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 08-05-2014, 08:27 PM

Beautiful!

whiskymaker · 08-06-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Those came out great.
Kim

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Beautiful!

Thanks guys

whiskymaker · 08-06-2014, 05:23 PM

Box section coming together and it looks lovely

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mechanixman · 08-06-2014, 11:50 PM

Gorgeous Truck!
I'm glad it's in your hands, where you will..hell you already are! taking good care of it.
Do you by any chance work at lagavulin?

Kim57 · 08-07-2014, 02:06 AM

That color is great looking.
Kim

whiskymaker · 08-07-2014, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

Gorgeous Truck!
I'm glad it's in your hands, where you will..hell you already are! taking good care of it.
Do you by any chance work at lagavulin?

Many thanks

nope i dont make the peaty stuff, i make Mortlach

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Originally Posted by Kim57

That color is great looking.
Kim

Thanks Kim.......oh and by the way, i read your thread at work the other day and must say you do some great work, i look forward to seeing the end results of your truck.......good luck with the rest of your build.

Chris Redford · 08-07-2014, 10:09 AM

Looking very good mate!

Low Elco · 08-07-2014, 10:14 AM

Beautiful work! Nice to see someone takin' care of Bidness!

07-31-2014, 03:21 PM	#151
whiskymaker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 119	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Last of the panels in paint [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] And Ogre...if you are out there.........i doff my cap to you Sir.......inspired tip you gave me on the spare wheel well............Why? this is why.............. [IMG][/IMG]

07-31-2014, 04:40 PM	#152
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window looks great. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-31-2014, 05:14 PM	#153
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Love it! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

08-01-2014, 01:48 PM	#154
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window looks good, ogre likes the color too, you won't be disappointed does your painter hate me? ''a guy on the forum said this...'' __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-01-2014, 01:59 PM	#155
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window not sure what wheels your running... had to convert my spare carrier to 5 lug and a taller and wider wheel/tire/back spacing 1/2'' plate with holes for the old 6 lug carrier, cut off the old lugs and plug welded new holes for pressed in studs and the new center line to center the taller wheel in the opening 1/2'' plate got the back spacing corrected, big hole in middle for lightening the plate i run P235/70R15 on 8'' rims in back, if i had to do it again... i run a rear spare, figuring if i get a flat tire it won't ruin the posi rearend i should get a skinnier tire and wheel that matches the height in back all i see in my side mirror is tire my do around will be to remake my side mirror mount out 2 inches more __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer Last edited by _Ogre; 08-01-2014 at 02:05 PM.

08-04-2014, 02:52 PM	#158
whiskymaker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 119	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window The prep has started for the FINAL bits of paint [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Aaaaaaand............the rebuild has started [IMG][/IMG]

08-04-2014, 04:26 PM	#159
Neatbeard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norfolk, United Kingdom Posts: 129	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Ooooooo I don't often venture on to this board as mine is a 66 C10 but damn that's looking bloody nice now fella. __________________ My old truck: '66 Shortbed Stepside - Ex USAF - Shiny and new on the inside & underside, original patina on the outside. - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487701 Tattooed pinstriper and graphic designer with an awesome award winning beard! Check me out at http://www.vontash.co.uk

08-04-2014, 11:57 PM	#161
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Looks fantastic! Hope it all comes together. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-05-2014, 12:01 AM	#162
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Sure is looking nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-05-2014, 12:33 PM	#166
whiskymaker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 119	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window it took Bruce an age to do the prep on this (yes i know ive already got the pics up there^^^^ ) [IMG][/IMG] and [IMG][/IMG] along with. [IMG][/IMG] which gave this.................... [IMG][/IMG] and finally my fave shot so far......... [IMG][/IMG] I just LOVE the way Bruce got the right font/shape on the letters....the time he took on this with a blade has paid MASSIVE dividends imho......WELL chuffed with it

08-05-2014, 04:45 PM	#167
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Those came out great. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-05-2014, 08:27 PM	#168
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Beautiful! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

08-06-2014, 05:23 PM	#170
whiskymaker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 119	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Box section coming together and it looks lovely [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-06-2014, 11:50 PM	#171
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Gorgeous Truck! I'm glad it's in your hands, where you will..hell you already are! taking good care of it. Do you by any chance work at lagavulin? __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

08-07-2014, 02:06 AM	#172
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window That color is great looking. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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08-07-2014, 10:09 AM	#174
Chris Redford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 3	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Looking very good mate!

08-07-2014, 10:14 AM	#175
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: A Scottish 55 Big back window Beautiful work! Nice to see someone takin' care of Bidness! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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