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Truck is really comming together..

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Well -I am a little bummed as I am not going to get "Picacho" done for GG this weekend. I ran into a few snags with the brakes tonight that pretty much squashed it for me.

Oh well, I am very appreciative to Nathan (Porterbuilt), and Scott (SM Powdercoat) and a few neighbor buddy's who have helped me try and meet my goal. It was a little hectic the last few days - but still a lot of fun!

Thanks again for all the comments and support guys!

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Come on ronnie! What's the hold up??
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Ronnie,
Sorry to hear this as i was looking forward to seeing it out there.i plan on going out Saturday,if you go maybe i will see you there.
were you not able to get the calipers back together ?
let me know if there is anything i can do.

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I'm in tears over here - Come on:lol::lol: Thanks for the brake lines too!

Ya. Scott - ended up not able to get the calipers back together (tore a seal) and the rear seals for the hub will not go in AT ALL! I had a few of my neighbors over here to see what they thought and after destroying both of them - going to both O'Riely's & Autozone, to see if they might either have them or one that would actually fit the hub - came up empty.

I work tomorrow, so not a lot happening - except for a few calls to Mcgaughy's to find out about this hub/bearing seal debacle!

I will probably head out there Sat too so maybe I will see ya.

Ronnie

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ahhhh ronnie that sucks man! well i am still glad you made a goal so close( because you did a lot just to get it ready) without that goal you woudnt have done waht you all did

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Thanks Rick - we did get a ton done and it was fun hangin with my buddies!

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So nobody can trailer it for you so you could show it as "under construction" :D

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ronie i only wish i was closer to have my scronny @$$ helpin out!!!!:lol:

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That sucks that its something so simple holding you up.. I think id try a mom and pop autostore may have better luck with the seals.

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Any chance of just slapping stock brakes on it for the time being?

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Well,let me know.i will do whatever i can to help you when you get back on it.if you want me to look at the calipers or whatever let me know.
I will be home all day.
have fun training at work..

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I have a trailer so maybe that is what I will do - since I paid for registration!! But I would rather sit in my garage and work on it then be teased by all those pretty trucks - :lol::lol:

I'd put that skinny a$$ to work for sure!

Some good news - I got some parts coming tomorrow - so I will see what happens. "So your saying there's a chance"!!!!

No - as it has the Mcgaughy rotors! Plus axles have been cut down to fit rotors.


Just got back from training - and it was fun/good. I called Napa and they are going to get some parts in tomorrow morning so that I might try for a round 2 - I will see where I get, and let ya know where I get - thanks for all the support guys - Ronnie

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i am used to it, ( i didnt have my passenger fender at my house) built my 67 in a day ( had to throw it together to move), yep in one day i built my truck with a little help from my mopm but just a little she helped lift a couple things....haha

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Here's hoping all goes well and you make it..

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thanks Frenchy

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Man hope u get everything done for GG's I would love 2 check this out this weekend
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I am shooting for Sunday now! Unless I make crazy progress tomorrow!!!! Sunday is usually when I take my family, so that would be fun.

I'm optimistic:smoke:

Hope to see you there bro - Ronnie

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Well - "Picacho"didn't make the show - but I got a lot of work done - so really just a few things to wrap up and he'll be on the road!

Front brakes came out really nice!
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Back brakes too!
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I really love the way it sits!
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boy! that looks good. dont repaint it. i wish mine had that patina. want to trade sheet metal? lol

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Yeah - that is the plan - i love the patina, thanks for looking - I love your build!

Ronnie

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that looks really really good can i still trade ou my 67 for your 68?














haha just jokin, i could never do that, this truck has sentimental value to me since it is my first truck

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Awesome Ronnie,that orange looks killer now!
now you can do mine since you have all the frustrations behide you...:lol:

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looks awesome!

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Yeah - u gotta keep it!