Re: Ol Virgil
 

wow, a lot done in a short amount of time. subscribed

Re: Ol Virgil
 

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Re: Ol Virgil
 

Looking good on the bed,your front fender looks like a bullet hit it,it be a easy fix,Keep on truckin'' :metal: :cool:

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm a real shadetree builder!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

You've got some great skills. I just read this - very nice build. Keep on truckin' - spring is most definitely here!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Thanks, nice dog! Here's a before and after comparison

Re: Ol Virgil
 

thats a cool pic

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Now that I've shortened the Long wheel base looks soooooo lonnnnngggggg!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

the effect won't be so dramatic once you paint the shorty one color. the vertical weld lines cause a little bit of an illusion. It does look good though! What are you gonna do next? what size was the v8 you picked up?

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Picked up the 350 v8 from a friend and the 350 tranny. It was donated from an 84 chevy. Hoping to get the wireing sorted and finish stitching the bed. Would like to get it running again. Not enought time. Bet that new little one is growing hey!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

yep, she sure is! I'm blessed with a great family!

The wiring job is pretty straight forward. Both wiring diagrams (67-72) & (73-87) are availiable on this website. Just print them out (IN COLOR!)... take 'em both out to the truck with you, and you can put the wires together pretty fast.

Re: Ol Virgil
 

great job on the box! and I will take the old rockers! lol. love the build so far. due to work mine is still sitting, but Ive got lots of new parts when I do get back to it! your workmanship is great, but I would like to make one small suggestion to you, replace that cab corner on the drivers side completely. Ive been in the trade for 23 years, and everytime I fix a small rust hole in a panel its only a matter of time till it shows uglies again. thanks for the compliments on the box and Ive been inspired by yours to get back to work! awesome to see them brought back!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

My bro retouched the photo to show what it will look like with out the black primer!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Cool,it's going to look good when you do get it painted,nice job.:metal: :cool:

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Nice job, keep up the good work
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Re: Ol Virgil
 

Well, I pulled ol virgil up to begin on him again in the spring, thats as far as I got, did put a battery in last weekend and listened to the motor crank. It ain't alive yet but shes got a pulse!!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

That is awesome looking good.

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Looks great drjeffdc keep up the great work. I am going to shorten my 72 chevy leaf spring truck this summer. you gave me alot of insperation to shorten my truck thanks drjeffdc

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Awsome job! You aren't to far from me if I need some kind of support on body work :lol:
Keep the pics coming!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

If you need a good long bed frame to practice cutting down, I have one. complete with suspension, front and back. $100.

Re: Ol Virgil
 

I'm seriously thinking about chopping another foot out! Go Way Short! Never seen it done!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

I have decided to sell ol Virgil. Just can't commit the time to work on him. see him on Craigslist at: http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/3028631041.html

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Good work!

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Sorry to hear that you have to sell the truck, but I understand. I've been in that position before. Good luck.

Re: Ol Virgil
 

Got it fired up last night. Thinkin about keepin ol virgil!