What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 109 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MiraclePieCo · 02-07-2019, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by svr

After looking and thinking and measureing awhilei wondered what would happen if i hit the outside of the door if it would go back in place. Which door to hit first? New door didnt need as much so i scared up a nice 1x2 stick and a BFH and layed the stick flat on the door and hit it. It moved pretty good, a couple more hits and my template fit pretty good. Wow lets try my old door probably going to crack the paint creating body work but have nothing to loose. Same stick and hammer it took quite a few more hits moving around both above and below the body line. It worked, some fine tuning with hammer and dolly the temple fit very close to the pass side door. A bit of putty to smooth things up and am happy with the outside. Still dont have a plan for the inside problem.

I'm biting my nails watching this...

**idbeast** · 02-07-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by svr

Finished outside

Looking much better!

Hammerhead1957 · 02-08-2019, 01:04 AM

Didn’t do much to my 59, too cold at. 14 degrees. Purchased some tires for it.

MARTINSR · 02-08-2019, 01:54 AM

Well, I am about to go crazy spending money! I just sold another of my old goodies and will be getting my axle dropped.

Brian

mikebte · 02-08-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Well, I am about to go crazy spending money! I just sold another of my old goodies and will be getting my axle dropped.

Brian

Nice! Keeping the ball rolling.

MiraclePieCo · 02-08-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead1957

Didn’t do much to my 59, too cold at. 14 degrees.

That's the predicament I'm in: garage is too full so I must work in the driveway, but it's too cold do anything outside. Huge blizzard predicted over the next three days. Where's that global warming they keep promising me? If I can't move to a tropical paradise, I want the tropical paradise to come to me!

slck57 · 02-10-2019, 09:16 PM

Finally some progress!! Frame painted and going back together.

oldbritishcarnut · 02-10-2019, 09:36 PM

Dang that looks good!

MiraclePieCo · 02-10-2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slck57

Finally some progress!! Frame painted and going back together.

I'm confused: where's the mess in your shop?

slck57 · 02-10-2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I'm confused: where's the mess in your shop?

Organized chaos...lol

DransportGarage · 02-11-2019, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I'm confused: where's the mess in your shop?

I'm REALLY confused. There's a POOL TABLE in the "shop". I think he stores that awesome truck in the basement...

MARTINSR · 02-12-2019, 01:44 AM

I got out and did an official 5 minutes in on my truck. I am getting stuff ready to be powder coated and tied these parts together in groups. I drilled a rivet out of the front bumper brackets so they could be properly powder coated.

I also got a few more things that I know will not be used ready to sell.
a couple of days ago I ordered up my primer from SPI and bought a few parts I needed on ebay. I also measured and weighed the front axle and all the components I will be sending to SIDS for dropping and mods. Going to have them do the whole thing, install the spindles and all, modify all the steering components and buy the new drag link and tie rod from them. That way it's all ready to go, done deal.

Brian

Kevin Mac · 02-12-2019, 01:06 PM

Been working on hydroboost brake set up. Took out vac booster and converted over. Down to hoses and figuring out remote reservoir.
Mac

dsraven · 02-12-2019, 01:26 PM

you probably already have what you need but in case someone else is lurking....

http://my.cardone.com/techdocs/PT%2052-0001.pdf

DransportGarage · 02-12-2019, 03:15 PM

The truck project is on the shelf 'til the weather gets a little better. I just finished building 30 more "throttle boards" for "EnterTRAINment Junction", where I volunteer. (Google it to view the largest indoor train display in the world.) We're just about done replacing all of the old microcontroller-based controllers with PLC controllers - for 85 trains that run at the same time.

Then I got wrapped up in building a $69 guitar kit, which should take less than 4 hours if I don't get carried away. At least it'll (probably) be the same color as the truck. I'm painting it like a car, of course...

Kevin Mac · 02-12-2019, 07:14 PM

Thanks, I am getting a pretty good hold on things now, just need to take my hoses off my pump and see what thread I have. I think I would just use a reservoir on the master cylinder if I can find the right one that is level and not made to be on a slant.

Mac

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Originally Posted by dsraven

you probably already have what you need but in case someone else is lurking....

http://my.cardone.com/techdocs/PT%2052-0001.pdf

svr · 02-12-2019, 11:05 PM

Heres the reservoir i used for my hydroboost, was cheap enough.

MARTINSR · 02-15-2019, 11:41 AM

I honestly believe it will be less work to install my dropped axle on the truck than it is making the friggin box to send it to SIDS. I am not kidding, I have put about 4 hours into this!

Brian

nvrdone · 02-16-2019, 12:15 AM

brian - why don't you just by the axle out right from sid's? I found the cost for shipping the axle was more than the core cost. plus you have a stock axle as a spare or to sell on flea bay.

MARTINSR · 02-16-2019, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

brian - why don't you just by the axle out right from sid's? I found the cost for shipping the axle was more than the core cost. plus you have a stock axle as a spare or to sell on flea bay.

Oh jeeez, I thought I already went through this, crap. After all the work of making the box, I think it's going. LOL

Brian

**idbeast** · 02-16-2019, 08:24 PM

I'm almost finished with the block sanding, made the appointment to get the Old girl into the paint shop March 3rd with painting either the 7th or 8th!!!!

svr · 02-16-2019, 11:35 PM

Day 12 or something like that on door fiasco. Decided to put front fenders on to see if door was going to need more than what i knew about and sure enough body line wasnt quite right, panel alignment needed work ect. Off came the door. Decided to try and pull the inside damage with a stud puller. Sorry didnt get any pics as i went, welding and pulling studs worked way better than i thought it would. Door has been off and back on multiple times but i think i finally got the results i can live with

svr · 02-16-2019, 11:38 PM

Outside

Black_Sheep · 02-16-2019, 11:38 PM

Been doing some detailing, today at the hardware store I found a part in the plumbing aisle to dress up the base of the steering column where it passes through the carpet. Less than $1.00

DransportGarage · 02-17-2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Been doing some detailing, today at the hardware store I found a part in the plumbing aisle to dress up the base of the steering column where it passes through the carpet. Less than $1.00

My "escutcheon" is from the plumbing dept. too, but it's rubber.

02-08-2019, 01:04 AM	#2703
Hammerhead1957 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Missoula, MT. Posts: 1	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Didn’t do much to my 59, too cold at. 14 degrees. Purchased some tires for it.

02-08-2019, 01:54 AM	#2704
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well, I am about to go crazy spending money! I just sold another of my old goodies and will be getting my axle dropped. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-10-2019, 09:16 PM	#2707
slck57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wichita Falls TX Posts: 79	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Finally some progress!! Frame painted and going back together. Attached Images

02-10-2019, 09:36 PM	#2708
oldbritishcarnut Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 8	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Dang that looks good!

02-12-2019, 01:44 AM	#2712
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got out and did an official 5 minutes in on my truck. I am getting stuff ready to be powder coated and tied these parts together in groups. I drilled a rivet out of the front bumper brackets so they could be properly powder coated. I also got a few more things that I know will not be used ready to sell. a couple of days ago I ordered up my primer from SPI and bought a few parts I needed on ebay. I also measured and weighed the front axle and all the components I will be sending to SIDS for dropping and mods. Going to have them do the whole thing, install the spindles and all, modify all the steering components and buy the new drag link and tie rod from them. That way it's all ready to go, done deal. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-12-2019, 01:06 PM	#2713
Kevin Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Been working on hydroboost brake set up. Took out vac booster and converted over. Down to hoses and figuring out remote reservoir. Mac Attached Images

02-12-2019, 01:26 PM	#2714
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,828	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 you probably already have what you need but in case someone else is lurking.... http://my.cardone.com/techdocs/PT%2052-0001.pdf Attached Images

02-12-2019, 03:15 PM	#2715
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 The truck project is on the shelf 'til the weather gets a little better. I just finished building 30 more "throttle boards" for "EnterTRAINment Junction", where I volunteer. (Google it to view the largest indoor train display in the world.) We're just about done replacing all of the old microcontroller-based controllers with PLC controllers - for 85 trains that run at the same time. Then I got wrapped up in building a $69 guitar kit, which should take less than 4 hours if I don't get carried away. At least it'll (probably) be the same color as the truck. I'm painting it like a car, of course... Attached Images __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

02-12-2019, 11:05 PM	#2717
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Heres the reservoir i used for my hydroboost, was cheap enough. Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

02-15-2019, 11:41 AM	#2718
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I honestly believe it will be less work to install my dropped axle on the truck than it is making the friggin box to send it to SIDS. I am not kidding, I have put about 4 hours into this! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-16-2019, 12:15 AM	#2719
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 brian - why don't you just by the axle out right from sid's? I found the cost for shipping the axle was more than the core cost. plus you have a stock axle as a spare or to sell on flea bay.

02-16-2019, 08:24 PM	#2721
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 520	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I'm almost finished with the block sanding, made the appointment to get the Old girl into the paint shop March 3rd with painting either the 7th or 8th!!!!

02-16-2019, 11:35 PM	#2722
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Day 12 or something like that on door fiasco. Decided to put front fenders on to see if door was going to need more than what i knew about and sure enough body line wasnt quite right, panel alignment needed work ect. Off came the door. Decided to try and pull the inside damage with a stud puller. Sorry didnt get any pics as i went, welding and pulling studs worked way better than i thought it would. Door has been off and back on multiple times but i think i finally got the results i can live with Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

02-16-2019, 11:38 PM	#2723
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Outside Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

02-16-2019, 11:38 PM	#2724
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Been doing some detailing, today at the hardware store I found a part in the plumbing aisle to dress up the base of the steering column where it passes through the carpet. Less than $1.00 Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build



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