Project: Rufus Restoration - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shearjs · 07-22-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Odaroloc

Awesome thanks! Keep it up! I want to see this thing done!

Mike

Thanks! I hope to have it on the road this fall to work the bugs out, and have things ready for next spring/summer.

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Truck is looking awesome, that color is actually my favorite color. Great job.
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Thanks! I really like the way the paint turned out.

JRANGER · 08-08-2013, 11:34 AM

wow that paint is nice

shearjs · 08-22-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

wow that paint is nice

Thanks buddy!

While it feels like I've really been slacking, things have been crazy busy, and I've been collecting parts to make a huge push towards the finish line. My dad has received some parts that I've shipped to him directly, so naturally he has to install them immediately...as would I. These low quality pictures are all I've even seen myself. However I did receive a couple packages this week that I'm overly excited to get on this coming weekend. Hopefully by Sunday, I can post some good high quality pictures that actually look and feel like a truck! Thanks for watching...enjoy.

Rusbuilt · 08-22-2013, 04:58 PM

Man Jason you are so close!!! Its looking good my friend!

shearjs · 08-26-2013, 10:19 AM

All in all, it was a pretty productive weekend. Finished up all the wiring for the lights and got them stuck in. After a little adjusting on the headlights, they should be good to go. Also got some cab corner speakers installed, seatbelts in, and the seat back in, hopefully for good this time. I ran out of time before I had a chance to mess with the gauges though. Hopefully soon. We'll be cruising in no time!

JRANGER · 08-26-2013, 10:20 AM

Very nice

sduckworth13 · 08-26-2013, 10:24 AM

Awesome job, those gauges look real nice too.
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STOCKISH · 08-26-2013, 11:16 AM

That looks really really good! Looks like you wore your helper out!

Rusbuilt · 08-26-2013, 12:29 PM

Looks awesome Jason!

Bennett68C10 · 08-26-2013, 12:57 PM

Looks great
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shearjs · 08-27-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

Very nice

Thanks Jeff. Your mustang is coming right along. Can't wait to see it.

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Awesome job, those gauges look real nice too.
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Thanks! I'm pretty excited to get the gauges installed and see how they really look.

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

That looks really really good! Looks like you wore your helper out!

Thanks! Hard work wears her out every time.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Looks awesome Jason!

Thanks Rus!

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks great
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Thanks buddy!

shearjs · 08-30-2013, 03:44 PM

With a little luck, we'll put in some shakedown miles next weekend!

Rusbuilt · 08-30-2013, 08:37 PM

Jason that thing looks awesome!!

C_Ruiz · 08-30-2013, 08:50 PM

Holy crap!! It turned out AWESOME! Good work buddy!
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shearjs · 09-09-2013, 08:59 AM

It wasn't the type of productive weekend I'd hoped for, but we did make a little progress at least. I'd hoped to go for a test drive, but it just didn't quite work out that way. We started with the brakes. The hydroboost unit I have was leaking power steering fluid around the push rod inside the cab, so rather than rebuilding/buying a new one, I decided to get a Wilwood m/c and just go with manual 4 wheel disk brakes. I gotta say, it looks 100 times better on the firewall than that bulky hydro unit. Of course I forgot to take a picture of it too. Unfortunately, the pedal is soft and squishy. I think I either have air still in the lines or m/c, or a leak somewhere. We got the mirrors mounted and ready to go. And last but not least, I got the gauges stuck in the dash. My tach isn't working just yet, so I need to try to sort that out. Stuck the temp sender in one of the heads, but haven't ran a wire there yet. And I still need to tap the oil block off plate with the oil pressure sender and run a wire for that. On the bright side, they do at least light up!...and the clock works perfectly!

Rusbuilt · 09-09-2013, 03:10 PM

You're getting close my friend! It's looking good!
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JRANGER · 09-09-2013, 05:45 PM

very nice. I like the steering wheel

shearjs · 09-09-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

You're getting close my friend! It's looking good!
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Thanks buddy. One evening this week, I might try to slide by your shop after work, if you'll be around.

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

very nice. I like the steering wheel

Thanks man. I think it matches the saddle pretty well.

shearjs · 02-24-2014, 04:26 PM

Before and after...more big updates coming soon.

mcbassin · 02-28-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shearjs

Before and after...more big updates coming soon.

Awesome transformation

shearjs · 04-09-2014, 01:27 PM

Almost time for some more fun...

Rusbuilt · 09-09-2013, 06:46 PM

give me a shout or text. 865-964-1625

sstaten69 · 09-24-2013, 12:31 AM

looks very nice my son and i hope his truck will look half this good...

Low Elco · 09-24-2013, 10:19 AM

Maaaan, that's nice! Great work!

shearjs · 09-24-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sstaten69

looks very nice my son and i hope his truck will look half this good...

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Maaaan, that's nice! Great work!

Thanks guys. It's been a long time coming. I still have a little wiring to do on my gauges and stereo. Everything else should be drivable at this point though!

08-08-2013, 11:34 AM	#2
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration wow that paint is nice __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-22-2013, 04:58 PM	#4
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Man Jason you are so close!!! Its looking good my friend! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

08-26-2013, 10:19 AM	#5
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration All in all, it was a pretty productive weekend. Finished up all the wiring for the lights and got them stuck in. After a little adjusting on the headlights, they should be good to go. Also got some cab corner speakers installed, seatbelts in, and the seat back in, hopefully for good this time. I ran out of time before I had a chance to mess with the gauges though. Hopefully soon. We'll be cruising in no time! Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

08-26-2013, 10:20 AM	#6
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Very nice __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-26-2013, 10:24 AM	#7
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Awesome job, those gauges look real nice too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott

08-26-2013, 11:16 AM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration That looks really really good! Looks like you wore your helper out! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-26-2013, 12:29 PM	#9
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Looks awesome Jason! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

08-26-2013, 12:57 PM	#10
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Looks great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-30-2013, 03:44 PM	#12
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration With a little luck, we'll put in some shakedown miles next weekend! Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

08-30-2013, 08:37 PM	#13
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Jason that thing looks awesome!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

08-30-2013, 08:50 PM	#14
C_Ruiz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: 650-209-916 Posts: 92	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Holy crap!! It turned out AWESOME! Good work buddy! Posted via Mobile Device

09-09-2013, 08:59 AM	#15
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration It wasn't the type of productive weekend I'd hoped for, but we did make a little progress at least. I'd hoped to go for a test drive, but it just didn't quite work out that way. We started with the brakes. The hydroboost unit I have was leaking power steering fluid around the push rod inside the cab, so rather than rebuilding/buying a new one, I decided to get a Wilwood m/c and just go with manual 4 wheel disk brakes. I gotta say, it looks 100 times better on the firewall than that bulky hydro unit. Of course I forgot to take a picture of it too. Unfortunately, the pedal is soft and squishy. I think I either have air still in the lines or m/c, or a leak somewhere. We got the mirrors mounted and ready to go. And last but not least, I got the gauges stuck in the dash. My tach isn't working just yet, so I need to try to sort that out. Stuck the temp sender in one of the heads, but haven't ran a wire there yet. And I still need to tap the oil block off plate with the oil pressure sender and run a wire for that. On the bright side, they do at least light up!...and the clock works perfectly! Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

09-09-2013, 03:10 PM	#16
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration You're getting close my friend! It's looking good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

09-09-2013, 05:45 PM	#17
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration very nice. I like the steering wheel __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

02-24-2014, 04:26 PM	#19
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Before and after...more big updates coming soon. Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD



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04-09-2014, 01:27 PM	#21
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Almost time for some more fun... Attached Images __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

09-09-2013, 06:46 PM	#22
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration give me a shout or text. 865-964-1625 __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

09-24-2013, 12:31 AM	#23
sstaten69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irondale, Missouri. Posts: 196	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration looks very nice my son and i hope his truck will look half this good...

09-24-2013, 10:19 AM	#24
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project: Rufus Restoration Maaaan, that's nice! Great work! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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