What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

[Johns327]

Installed this dome light dimmer controller. I wanted something that would automatically turn off my interior lights when I have the door open for to long. Works great turns the lights off after 5 minutes and keeps the lights on for 10 seconds after the door closes.
I could have put in a switch to do it but then this old brain would have to remember to operate it.

[nvrdone]

nah, i think its the smoke from all the fires. I cant wait to have fresh air flowing thru my cab vents again.

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

"Being old" will mess up your vision. It could be cataracts.

Which vendor sells prescription windshields?

Originally Posted by nvrdone

nah, i think its the smoke from all the fires. I cant wait to have fresh air flowing thru my cab vents again.

All state offices closed today due to smoke.

[Russell Ashley]

I want to thank everyone for the good wishes. I feel pretty good other than the normal aches and pains from being 79 years old. My wife is in the early stages of Alzheimers and I have to look after her and that is why I didn't feel like I had time to do the things I wanted to do to the truck. I couldn't have found a better home for it. I liked the way it sat before, but the new owner has already ordered a set of two inch drop spindles from Scotts. I'm sure he will do more for it than I would have been able to do. I can't stand to be without a truck so I have replaced it with a 1996 Z71. It's a beauty, a 4X4 that has never been off road. I fell in love with it. The pics are from the sale ad and the buildings in the background are not mine. BTW, seeing the videos of the results of those fires is a real heart breaker. I wish the three inches of rain we have had in the last couple of days would have fallen there.

[Tempest67]

congratulations of the new truck, looks like a Beauty. Enjoy

[bosco]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I want to thank everyone for the good wishes. I feel pretty good other than the normal aches and pains from being 79 years old. My wife is in the early stages of Alzheimers and I have to look after her and that is why I didn't feel like I had time to do the things I wanted to do to the truck. I couldn't have found a better home for it. I liked the way it sat before, but the new owner has already ordered a set of two inch drop spindles from Scotts. I'm sure he will do more for it than I would have been able to do. I can't stand to be without a truck so I have replaced it with a 1996 Z71. It's a beauty, a 4X4 that has never been off road. I fell in love with it. The pics are from the sale ad and the buildings in the background are not mine. BTW, seeing the videos of the results of those fires is a real heart breaker. I wish the three inches of rain we have had in the last couple of days would have fallen there.

Beautiful truck. Looks brand new. Almost like it wasn't driven. Enjoy.

[PDW HOTRODS]

Thanks for the wish for rain, we got it today.

[Black_Sheep]

Second show of the year, I got to hang out with my friends and check out 300 + cool rides. To make a great day even better, I snuck out of there with some hardware...

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Second show of the year, I got to hang out with my friends and check out 300 + cool rides. To make a great day even better, I snuck out of there with some hardware...

No surprises there! Great truck!

[mick53]

I got the outside of my oil filter delete done today. I practiced cutting the blind inside thread several times on scrap, failed a few times. Probably not the best thing to learn on. I made this thicker than I needed to in case I screwed up. It's only $7 worth of 6061 aluminum. I very carefully pulled it off and it fits well. now I need to trim it down and figure the back sealing surface out. Also of course some aerodynamic polishing so she slips right through air. I also spent 3 days working on the interior of the car hauler.

[MJN]

Got my frame painted- glad I got it done before the cold weather hit. Nevermind the mess on the floor...

[oldman3]

Mark (Black sheep) Congrats on the win...Jim

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Mark (Black sheep) Congrats on the win...Jim

Thanks Jim, it was just nice to spend time with my friends. My pops fell (again) in June and finally accepted that he should be in an assisted living environment. Between getting him moved, getting his house ready to sell, etc.. there hasn't much free time left for fun stuff. It was a much needed break...

[mick53]

I finished my oil filter delete plate and my valve cover and rockers came today.

[daveshilling]

Originally Posted by mick53

I finished my oil filter delete plate and my valve cover and rockers came today.

Mick, you need a build thread for this stuff so it's all in one place! Looking good.

[Black_Sheep]

Made it to the 3rd show of the season...

[MiraclePieCo]

Pleasant Autumn weather and a combo car show-swap meet lured me 25 miles up the freeway today. The Panel runs smooth and sweet at 70 mph on the Intersate. I don't do shows, but I parked in the spectator lot and thought my truck looked good next to this similarly-colored '40 PU.

After decades of attending shows, I'm jaded by the endless procession of cookie-cutter cars, so I appreciate it when something different shows up. This riveted Falcon got my attention, and the Buick pickup conversion had a vanity license plate reading "DFRENT"

I came home with a windshield full of splattered bugs.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Pleasant Autumn weather and a combo car show-swap meet lured me 25 miles up the freeway today. The Panel runs smooth and sweet at 70 mph on the Intersate. I don't do shows, but I parked in the spectator lot and thought my truck looked good next to this similarly-colored '40 PU.

After decades of attending shows, I'm jaded by the endless procession of cookie-cutter cars, so I appreciate it when something different shows up. This riveted Falcon got my attention, and the Buick pickup conversion had a vanity license plate reading "DFRENT"

I came home with a windshield full of splattered bugs.

You're truck looks great and bugs on the windshield and rock chips are trophy enough for me as well. Cool looking Olds "truck" also. I'm like you, drive em there and leave when you want to. Nice ride!!

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by mick53

I finished my oil filter delete plate and my valve cover and rockers came today.

What color did you find for that engine block? Still hunting the perfect red for my paint job and would love the block to match.

[mick53]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

What color did you find for that engine block? Still hunting the perfect red for my paint job and would love the block to match.

It's Firethorn red pearl. It's real nice in the sun. According to them it can be touched up.
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[89AKurt]

Did with Blue Cloud, on abandoned Route 66.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Did with Blue Cloud, on abandoned Route 66.

I'm thinking that's going to need a little bondo.

Brian

[Black_Sheep]

Nice work Mick

[mick53]

Brake caliper brackets are ready to be welded. Some of you remember what I started with but it's the first picture. I have a friend in the orthopedic business and he is going to have them welded and x-rayed for me for free. I'm not qualified to weld important stuff. One step closer in the 3 year journey of "there's no way in h#*l you can put those brakes on a straight axle".

[nvrdone]

I recently installed a set of Juliano's 3 point belts in my truck. Unfortunately they kept locking up when i pulled the belt out to latch it. I talked with Juliano's and found that the reel should be mounted parallel with the frame rail, not with the cross sill under the seat.
Today i got busy and fabbed up a new pair of brackets. Now just need to get them welded in and see how they work.