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mknittle · 10-31-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Wet sanded the lower part of my dash in the never-ending saga that the improving my interior has become. Pictures will be in my own thread one of these DECADES! Jeez.

like the Bill Murray movie groundhog day.

**Denee007** · 11-01-2011, 08:23 AM

I got my front axle back from Sid@dropped axles! One of the nicest people I've ever delt with! I also bought Posie 2 leaf slider springs from him and had him upgrade to tie rods and he tapered the holes. I just had him refurbish my original axle ,new kingpins,sandblasted, looks like a new suspension!!
Well, I installed all of the above yesterday and looks great!! I hope to get the truck on the ground soon to push it out and clean the garage! ; )
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FFredo · 11-01-2011, 11:30 AM

I got the wood in place for the new flatbed. Need to take it back off and add a support under the bed in the center though. Sourced some fender wells and stake pockets. Next weekend is a biker debochery weekend so no love to the truck for a week.
Bed is Red Oak ply, looks good pics to follow when I get home form work tonight.

mknittle · 11-01-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007

I got my front axle back from Sid@dropped axles! One of the nicest people I've ever delt with! I also bought Posie 2 leaf slider springs from him and had him upgrade to tie rods and he tapered the holes. I just had him refurbish my original axle ,new kingpins,sandblasted, looks like a new suspension!!
Well, I installed all of the above yesterday and looks great!! I hope to get the truck on the ground soon to push it out and clean the garage! ; )
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Looks like you have been busy.

**Denee007** · 11-01-2011, 04:58 PM

It's a great feeling to see the pieces of the puzzle come together! Tonight my husband has a business meeting, so I think I can sandblast the disc brake brackets and some other pieces, paint them and have that ready for install later. You know, putting the springs and axle went back together pretty easily, hardest part was getting the axle elevated into place, but a couple tie downs worked really well!,, but so nice working with clean parts!!!! ; )

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Originally Posted by mknittle

Looks like you have been busy.

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mknittle · 11-01-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007

It's a great feeling to see the pieces of the puzzle come together! Tonight my husband has a business meeting, so I think I can sandblast the disc brake brackets and some other pieces, paint them and have that ready for install later. You know, putting the springs and axle went back together pretty easily, hardest part was getting the axle elevated into place, but a couple tie downs worked really well!,, but so nice working with clean parts!!!! ; )

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that's for sure!

handyhands · 11-01-2011, 06:25 PM

(s10 /51 chevy) Painting brackets and gas tank straps. Was going to pick up the 51 chevy, but trailer has a flat. Stopped by a shop to see how much it would cost to sand blast the suspension parts.Father /son project.

Daze57 · 11-01-2011, 07:42 PM

v v nice truck !

Daze57 · 11-01-2011, 07:43 PM

nels1954

very nice engine sir !

Daze57 · 11-01-2011, 08:01 PM

texas56

you have a v nice ride

waybad · 11-01-2011, 08:33 PM

put a seat out of a 96 truck, then fought with the pass side door till it kicked my but,, then it wound up in the same position it started after 3 hours of alignment... URGH

**rgunlock** · 11-01-2011, 09:57 PM

Finally finished with the grinding, wire-wheelin, cleaning, rust converting and painted the frame for my 59 4wd build - yeah!!!

ScottyB · 11-02-2011, 12:46 PM

What did I do to my truck today? The absolute best thing I could do... Get it out and drive it to work!

Purec4 · 11-02-2011, 01:32 PM

Got the passenger side floor and kick panel in, so the floor is done. Going to cover it with rust preventative paint and the cover it with bed liner; and undercoat the bottom side.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-02-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007

I got my front axle back from Sid@dropped axles! One of the nicest people I've ever delt with! I also bought Posie 2 leaf slider springs from him and had him upgrade to tie rods and he tapered the holes. I just had him refurbish my original axle ,new kingpins,sandblasted, looks like a new suspension!!

I deleted your photo just to shorten my response:

I've been thinking of doing the EXACT same package of front suspension mods with mine. No judgment on what others do but I just can't see myself cutting my frame in half.

APologies for so many questions but:

Is Sid's price competitive with buying SuperSliders directly from Posies? What's the total drop you got from the combined springs & axle drop?
What about modifying the pitman arm (& whatever else I haven't thought of) to eliminate bumpsteer; did you buy that too?
I don't know what your, "tapering the holes" comment refers to, can you explain?

And finally, if you're comfortable posting it, what was the total price for doing this package of work?

Can you post more pictures of the total front suspension package. Any/all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Dan

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-02-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

Finally finished with the grinding, wire-wheelin, cleaning, rust converting and painted the frame for my 59 4wd build - yeah!!!

That REALLY looks good. What did you paint it with? How long on a wire wheel did that take?

**Denee007** · 11-02-2011, 04:07 PM

Pitman arm? I'm going with the Saginaw setup from a popular vendor which includes the pitman arm. As for the tapered holes, he removed the tie rod things and tapered the holes that the new updated tie rods will work. I'll take more photos this evening just for you! ; ). Maybe you could send me your email address, much easier to send photos!!

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I deleted your photo just to shorten my response:

I've been thinking of doing the EXACT same package of front suspension mods with mine. No judgment on what others do but I just can't see myself cutting my frame in half.

APologies for so many questions but:

Is Sid's price competitive with buying SuperSliders directly from Posies? What's the total drop you got from the combined springs & axle drop?
What about modifying the pitman arm (& whatever else I haven't thought of) to eliminate bumpsteer; did you buy that too?
I don't know what your, "tapering the holes" comment refers to, can you explain?

And finally, if you're comfortable posting it, what was the total price for doing this package of work?

Can you post more pictures of the total front suspension package. Any/all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Dan

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**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-02-2011, 06:47 PM

Email sent! Thanks for the info.

mknittle · 11-02-2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I deleted your photo just to shorten my response:

I've been thinking of doing the EXACT same package of front suspension mods with mine. No judgment on what others do but I just can't see myself cutting my frame in half.

APologies for so many questions but:

Is Sid's price competitive with buying SuperSliders directly from Posies? What's the total drop you got from the combined springs & axle drop?
What about modifying the pitman arm (& whatever else I haven't thought of) to eliminate bumpsteer; did you buy that too?
I don't know what your, "tapering the holes" comment refers to, can you explain?

And finally, if you're comfortable posting it, what was the total price for doing this package of work?

Can you post more pictures of the total front suspension package. Any/all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Dan

probably a tapered ream. I bought one when I did my jeep steering.

mknittle · 11-02-2011, 07:30 PM

I started on the brackets for my lower control arms. I am about two thirds done on the x member and pivot brackets.

ChuckDriver · 11-02-2011, 07:44 PM

Drove it to work and did a long smokey burn-out!!!!

**rgunlock** · 11-02-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

That REALLY looks good. What did you paint it with? How long on a wire wheel did that take?

Thanks Dan! I probably spent around 10 hours combined with the flapper disc and assorted wire brushes on a drill to clean the frame up, but my back would argue that it was more

After using Eastwood rust converter where it was needed, I used Rust-Oleum black hammered from a rattle-can. Says it can be applied over rust and doesn't need primer. Turned out nice, and I really like the look, but the jury is out on how durable it is.

Wheelie · 11-02-2011, 08:53 PM

found a manual/brake pedal assy. off a C1 corvette today while cleaning up. Its perfect for my muncie conversion! and installed heat in my garage for some winter wrenching.

55metalmonkey · 11-03-2011, 01:17 AM

finnished tubbing the box, rounded the rear corners, filled the front edge and filled the steak pockets, was a bit surprized at the amount of filler in some spots to fill dents, whoever did the body work on this years ago was a master with the bondo but obviously didn't have a clue how to use a hammer and dolly

hsdropout · 11-03-2011, 01:57 PM

Well yesterday..........got epoxy primer on cab before the weather change.
Walmart spray booth, HF $9.99 spray gun.
Came out good for a rookie shoot.......IMHO.

11-01-2011, 08:23 AM	#152
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got my front axle back from Sid@dropped axles! One of the nicest people I've ever delt with! I also bought Posie 2 leaf slider springs from him and had him upgrade to tie rods and he tapered the holes. I just had him refurbish my original axle ,new kingpins,sandblasted, looks like a new suspension!! Well, I installed all of the above yesterday and looks great!! I hope to get the truck on the ground soon to push it out and clean the garage! ; ) Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Denee007; 11-01-2011 at 10:09 AM. Reason: Add photo

11-01-2011, 11:30 AM	#153
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got the wood in place for the new flatbed. Need to take it back off and add a support under the bed in the center though. Sourced some fender wells and stake pockets. Next weekend is a biker debochery weekend so no love to the truck for a week. Bed is Red Oak ply, looks good pics to follow when I get home form work tonight.

11-01-2011, 06:25 PM	#157
handyhands Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: madison, NC Posts: 81	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? (s10 /51 chevy) Painting brackets and gas tank straps. Was going to pick up the 51 chevy, but trailer has a flat. Stopped by a shop to see how much it would cost to sand blast the suspension parts.Father /son project.

11-01-2011, 07:42 PM	#158
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? v v nice truck !

11-01-2011, 07:43 PM	#159
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? nels1954 very nice engine sir !

11-01-2011, 08:01 PM	#160
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? texas56 you have a v nice ride

11-01-2011, 08:33 PM	#161
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? put a seat out of a 96 truck, then fought with the pass side door till it kicked my but,, then it wound up in the same position it started after 3 hours of alignment... URGH

11-01-2011, 09:57 PM	#162
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finally finished with the grinding, wire-wheelin, cleaning, rust converting and painted the frame for my 59 4wd build - yeah!!! Attached Images __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

11-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#163
ScottyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Decatur, Alabama Posts: 16	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? What did I do to my truck today? The absolute best thing I could do... Get it out and drive it to work!

11-02-2011, 01:32 PM	#164
Purec4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 36	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the passenger side floor and kick panel in, so the floor is done. Going to cover it with rust preventative paint and the cover it with bed liner; and undercoat the bottom side. __________________ We lust for what we want, weep for what we need...

11-02-2011, 06:47 PM	#168
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Email sent! Thanks for the info.

11-02-2011, 07:30 PM	#170
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I started on the brackets for my lower control arms. I am about two thirds done on the x member and pivot brackets. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

11-02-2011, 07:44 PM	#171
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Drove it to work and did a long smokey burn-out!!!! __________________ 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

11-02-2011, 08:53 PM	#173
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? found a manual/brake pedal assy. off a C1 corvette today while cleaning up. Its perfect for my muncie conversion! and installed heat in my garage for some winter wrenching.

11-03-2011, 01:17 AM	#174
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? finnished tubbing the box, rounded the rear corners, filled the front edge and filled the steak pockets, was a bit surprized at the amount of filler in some spots to fill dents, whoever did the body work on this years ago was a master with the bondo but obviously didn't have a clue how to use a hammer and dolly Attached Images



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hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Well yesterday..........got epoxy primer on cab before the weather change. Walmart spray booth, HF $9.99 spray gun. Came out good for a rookie shoot.......IMHO. Attached Images

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