What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 40 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikebte · 05-29-2018, 04:01 PM

Finally got around to working on a few things. Mocked up the steering column power steering box. Welded a new bottom on the battery tray and checked for fitment.

MARTINSR · 05-31-2018, 12:47 AM

My five minute a day plan WORKS! I literally was planning on five minutes tops, I was beat, just five minutes. Just planning on cutting the rust area out of the inner panel and leave it at that. Well, I got moving and just couldn't stop. Got the piece cut out, the piece I made last night welded in, sand blasted, primed, and the outer panel fabricated and ready to be welded in tomorrow. WHOOO HOOOO!

Brian

mikebte · 05-31-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

My five minute a day plan WORKS! I literally was planning on five minutes tops, I was beat, just five minutes. Just planning on cutting the rust area out of the inner panel and leave it at that. Well, I got moving and just couldn't stop. Got the piece cut out, the piece I made last night welded in, sand blasted, primed, and the outer panel fabricated and ready to be welded in tomorrow. WHOOO HOOOO!

Brian

Well understood, All to often 5 minutes turns into Job complete. Hey, how is this to ever get done at 5 minutes at a time.

MARTINSR · 05-31-2018, 10:24 AM

My point is with the five minute a day plan is it WILL get done a lot faster than if you did nothing right? Even only five minutes a day is a LOT better than nothing.

I finished my Gran Sport after using this five minute a day plan after it had sat for years. In one year I got it done. Many many days only going out to arrange bolts or to install one emblem, but forcing myself into that garage for those five minutes even when I was dead tired after work.

It's just amazing as you said how often you end up after planning on NOT spending much time, you get something done!

It's a lot like my evening walk, I started 4 years ago after a bad blood test in a physical to get out and walk as the doctor said. Every other night I walk out my front door for a 2-6 mile walk. Soooooo often I am beat and I think this is going to be a short one. I am planning on where I am going to turn around, but damn it I get out there. WAY more often than not I end up going much further, it's amazing how magical it is to just get out there, get out and touch that truck, it gets you fired up!

Brian

mikebte · 05-31-2018, 09:01 PM

Every time I walk out I have to do something, guess that happens. Finished my 6 lug disk brake install, sized up the Pypes for welding and installation. More Exhaust work to come

Black_Sheep · 05-31-2018, 09:21 PM

Picked up my carpet from the carpet binder and dropped off my box crossmembers, step braces and a few other parts at the powder coater.

I'm really pleased with the workmanship and the guy did a great job matching the green. Shown is the main carpet, firewall hump cover and floor mat...

MARTINSR · 05-31-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Picked up my carpet from the carpet binder and dropped off my box crossmembers, step braces and a few other parts at the powder coater.

I'm really pleased with the workmanship and the guy did a great job matching the green. Shown is the main carpet, firewall hump cover and floor mat...

OMG I can't wait until I am at that point in this build! WHOOO HOOOOO!

Brian

Black_Sheep · 05-31-2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

OMG I can't wait until I am at that point in this build! WHOOO HOOOOO!

Brian

The truck is not ready for carpet yet, but when the time comes, the carpet will be ready...

MARTINSR · 06-01-2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

The truck is not ready for carpet yet, but when the time comes, the carpet will be ready...

I have to assume you are further than me though, I am not even close!

Had to wait for half time in the NBA finals with the score tied to get out to the garage and weld in the outer patch. WHOOO HOOO, I got it welded in and came back in to watch the Warriors win! Kinda funny using a torch to weld it on then grabbing the MIG to do the plug welds. There are young guys at the shop I work at using a MIG every day who can't even fire the torch up, they don't have a clue having they have never used one! It's so funny using these two totally different tools to weld on this.

Brian

mikebte · 06-01-2018, 01:30 PM

Figured I would try a set of Tru Ram exhaust manifolds, they don't clear my steering. Bummer, was really hoping they would clear. Back to the ram horns.

evilokc · 06-02-2018, 02:21 PM

drove into cars and coffee. got a lot of attention. I think people relate to an in progress vehicle. even had a couple of guys ask questions about and tell me they cant wait for theirs to run and drive. then took it out to breakfast and a plant nursery. i was siting there talking with a guy while about to leave. he was complimented the rattle and thanked him and said "alright look away. if your looking it wont start" of course the rattle fired right to life. happy day of trucking.

MiraclePieCo · 06-02-2018, 07:53 PM

Spent 2 hours hammering out this severely mangled AD panel truck rear splash shield. Now needs rust spots patched.

DeeJayNOLA · 06-06-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

drove into cars and coffee. got a lot of attention. I think people relate to an in progress vehicle. even had a couple of guys ask questions about and tell me they cant wait for theirs to run and drive. then took it out to breakfast and a plant nursery. i was siting there talking with a guy while about to leave. he was complimented the rattle and thanked him and said "alright look away. if your looking it wont start" of course the rattle fired right to life. happy day of trucking.

Evil OKC what cars and coffee you went to. I'm going to try and make it a habit to go to Fastino's on Juan Tabo every Wednesday. Wife and kid both love the pizza.

evilokc · 06-07-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeJayNOLA

Evil OKC what cars and coffee you went to. I'm going to try and make it a habit to go to Fastino's on Juan Tabo every Wednesday. Wife and kid both love the pizza.

im not in Albuquerque anymore. im in Oklahoma city.

Black_Sheep · 06-02-2018, 03:51 PM

Got a bunch of small parts ready for paint and started sanding louvers for the 3rd or 4th time...

55cruiser · 06-02-2018, 05:44 PM

[ATTACH]
Had a great day at Fleetwood Country Cruizin 2018 many TF and AD trucks.
Great to meet some of the people with trucks, Many cars trucks some where near 4500 vehicles for 2 day show. Excellent location and grounds for the show

evilokc · 06-03-2018, 12:16 AM

changed out my valve cover breather for a dual breather set up.

martin_95037 · 06-03-2018, 04:11 PM

Move 1100+ gallons of water.

MARTINSR · 06-03-2018, 04:52 PM

Got the cab out of the garage for some sand blasting today. With my little compressor it's pretty much a joke but I did get some cleaned up. Out in the sun I also found 374 of welds I need to complete. This was NOT fun work out there in the sun blowing sand all over me, yeow, done for the day. I may feel like getting out there for a few minutes out there tonight but I doubt it.

I got out some "magic coating" rust stuff that I have and I will be using it, may epoxy primer over it but I will be getting out there at the very least tomorrow and start welding up stuff. I forgot I have to put some nuts on the back side ends of the hinge brackets on the cab too. So more work than I planned, I thought I was done with the cab but that was all but a fantasy. Basically I headed out for lunch with Sandra Bullock and ended up being stuck in an elevator with Roseann O'Donnell.

Another week working on this baby before any epoxy can be sprayed.

Brian

evilokc · 06-04-2018, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Got the cab out of the garage for some sand blasting today. With my little compressor it's pretty much a joke but I did get some cleaned up. Out in the sun I also found 374 of welds I need to complete. This was NOT fun work out there in the sun blowing sand all over me, yeow, done for the day. I may feel like getting out there for a few minutes out there tonight but I doubt it.

I got out some "magic coating" rust stuff that I have and I will be using it, may epoxy primer over it but I will be getting out there at the very least tomorrow and start welding up stuff. I forgot I have to put some nuts on the back side ends of the hinge brackets on the cab too. So more work than I planned, I thought I was done with the cab but that was all but a fantasy. Basically I headed out for lunch with Sandra Bullock and ended up being stuck in an elevator with Roseann O'Donnell.

Another week working on this baby before any epoxy can be sprayed.

Brian

cab looks great. do mine next

MARTINSR · 06-04-2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

cab looks great. do mine next

Well, I started this cab in 1992, so I hope you aren't in a hurry.

Brian

evilokc · 06-07-2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Well, I started this cab in 1992, so I hope you aren't in a hurry.

Brian

I bought mine in 93 and its just getting to be truly road worthy so im right there with ya. what motor do you plan to run? if I were to do it again I think I would try and hop up a 250 inline. maybe even add a blower or turbo.

pvienneau · 06-04-2018, 10:27 AM

Painted/Rewired/removed rust and replaced the left rear blinker with the stainless steel conduit kit. Looks great. I will do the right next weekend. I also used the tech tip from Stovebolt to get it to sit right. https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/e...ght%20bracket/

bennylava · 06-04-2018, 05:47 PM

I looked at it, thought about all the stuff I need to do to it, and came inside and started watching youtube videos instead.

evilokc · 06-04-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bennylava

I looked at it, thought about all the stuff I need to do to it, and came inside and started watching youtube videos instead.

been there SO many times.

05-29-2018, 04:01 PM	#1
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Finally got around to working on a few things. Mocked up the steering column power steering box. Welded a new bottom on the battery tray and checked for fitment. Attached Images

05-31-2018, 12:47 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My five minute a day plan WORKS! I literally was planning on five minutes tops, I was beat, just five minutes. Just planning on cutting the rust area out of the inner panel and leave it at that. Well, I got moving and just couldn't stop. Got the piece cut out, the piece I made last night welded in, sand blasted, primed, and the outer panel fabricated and ready to be welded in tomorrow. WHOOO HOOOO! 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"

05-31-2018, 10:24 AM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My point is with the five minute a day plan is it WILL get done a lot faster than if you did nothing right? Even only five minutes a day is a LOT better than nothing. I finished my Gran Sport after using this five minute a day plan after it had sat for years. In one year I got it done. Many many days only going out to arrange bolts or to install one emblem, but forcing myself into that garage for those five minutes even when I was dead tired after work. It's just amazing as you said how often you end up after planning on NOT spending much time, you get something done! It's a lot like my evening walk, I started 4 years ago after a bad blood test in a physical to get out and walk as the doctor said. Every other night I walk out my front door for a 2-6 mile walk. Soooooo often I am beat and I think this is going to be a short one. I am planning on where I am going to turn around, but damn it I get out there. WAY more often than not I end up going much further, it's amazing how magical it is to just get out there, get out and touch that truck, it gets you fired up! 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"

05-31-2018, 09:01 PM	#5
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Every time I walk out I have to do something, guess that happens. Finished my 6 lug disk brake install, sized up the Pypes for welding and installation. More Exhaust work to come Attached Images

05-31-2018, 09:21 PM	#6
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 Picked up my carpet from the carpet binder and dropped off my box crossmembers, step braces and a few other parts at the powder coater. I'm really pleased with the workmanship and the guy did a great job matching the green. Shown is the main carpet, firewall hump cover and floor mat... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-01-2018, 01:30 PM	#10
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Figured I would try a set of Tru Ram exhaust manifolds, they don't clear my steering. Bummer, was really hoping they would clear. Back to the ram horns. Attached Images Last edited by mikebte; 06-01-2018 at 01:35 PM.

06-02-2018, 02:21 PM	#11
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 drove into cars and coffee. got a lot of attention. I think people relate to an in progress vehicle. even had a couple of guys ask questions about and tell me they cant wait for theirs to run and drive. then took it out to breakfast and a plant nursery. i was siting there talking with a guy while about to leave. he was complimented the rattle and thanked him and said "alright look away. if your looking it wont start" of course the rattle fired right to life. happy day of trucking.

06-02-2018, 07:53 PM	#12
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Spent 2 hours hammering out this severely mangled AD panel truck rear splash shield. Now needs rust spots patched. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 06-03-2018 at 01:52 AM.

06-02-2018, 03:51 PM	#15
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 Got a bunch of small parts ready for paint and started sanding louvers for the 3rd or 4th time... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-02-2018, 05:44 PM	#16
55cruiser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: london ON Posts: 31	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 [ATTACH] Had a great day at Fleetwood Country Cruizin 2018 many TF and AD trucks. Great to meet some of the people with trucks, Many cars trucks some where near 4500 vehicles for 2 day show. Excellent location and grounds for the show Attached Images

06-03-2018, 12:16 AM	#17
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 changed out my valve cover breather for a dual breather set up.

06-03-2018, 04:11 PM	#18
martin_95037 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 4	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Move 1100+ gallons of water.

06-03-2018, 04:52 PM	#19
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got the cab out of the garage for some sand blasting today. With my little compressor it's pretty much a joke but I did get some cleaned up. Out in the sun I also found 374 of welds I need to complete. This was NOT fun work out there in the sun blowing sand all over me, yeow, done for the day. I may feel like getting out there for a few minutes out there tonight but I doubt it. I got out some "magic coating" rust stuff that I have and I will be using it, may epoxy primer over it but I will be getting out there at the very least tomorrow and start welding up stuff. I forgot I have to put some nuts on the back side ends of the hinge brackets on the cab too. So more work than I planned, I thought I was done with the cab but that was all but a fantasy. Basically I headed out for lunch with Sandra Bullock and ended up being stuck in an elevator with Roseann O'Donnell. Another week working on this baby before any epoxy can be sprayed. 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"

06-04-2018, 10:27 AM	#23
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Painted/Rewired/removed rust and replaced the left rear blinker with the stainless steel conduit kit. Looks great. I will do the right next weekend. I also used the tech tip from Stovebolt to get it to sit right. https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/e...ght%20bracket/ __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

06-04-2018, 05:47 PM	#24
bennylava Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 396	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I looked at it, thought about all the stuff I need to do to it, and came inside and started watching youtube videos instead.



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