What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 123 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kevin Mac · 04-15-2019, 08:31 AM

Nice hardware Mark, and awesome tuck, you should be very proud.
Mac

MARTINSR · 04-15-2019, 09:42 PM

I am using an old trick I used years ago on a friends 8" in his Model A that got warped by the shop that welded the spring rests on. My 55 rear had the same issue, so here I am. I heated and cooled the opposite side to bend it back. It looks "ok" with a square running down the side off the flange but I need to bring my other tools I made at home to measure it that I forgot when I brought it to the shop this morning.

Cross your fingers for me.

Brian

Kevin Mac · 04-15-2019, 10:28 PM

Hey Brian, in the pipefitting world we heat in a diamond pattern to get the pipe to pull to that side. Hope it gets better.
Mac

Kevin Mac · 04-15-2019, 10:30 PM

[quote=oldman3;8506095]Got out and polished my wheels today...Jim[/quot
Jim what polish do you like? They look nice!
Mac

MARTINSR · 04-15-2019, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Mac

Hey Brian, in the pipefitting world we heat in a diamond pattern to get the pipe to pull to that side. Hope it gets better.
Mac

Ahhhh, a straight up diamond, ok. You can see I have sort of an oval "diamond" so I had the idea but I will go with a straight up Diamond, thanks.

Brian

**oldman3** · 04-15-2019, 11:22 PM

[quote=Kevin Mac;8507860]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Got out and polished my wheels today...Jim[/quot
Jim what polish do you like? They look nice!
Mac

I've used several, they all seem to work about the same. Mother, Mequires, this time I used Busch, polish and sealer. Have pics in my thread...Jim

MARTINSR · 04-16-2019, 10:00 PM

Got the rear axle housing straight, ready for primer.

Brian

MARTINSR · 04-17-2019, 09:46 AM

Yep, I was done, or so I thought. As I was putting my tools away it hit me, what about the toe? I hadn't checked that, well, it was off a little so I will be correcting that today.

Brian

MARTINSR · 04-17-2019, 10:05 PM

WHOOO HOOOOO! Got the toe corrected, rearend in Marge's trunk and we are home.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 04-18-2019, 05:06 AM

One step forward, two steps back.

Intended to clean my door edges for door seal installation today but there was lots of old weatherstrip and glue residue at the front by the hinges that was unreachable so I had to pull my doors off to get at it - unfortunate since I already had them perfectly adjusted.

At least I'll take this opportunity to paint the inner doors and jambs.

MARTINSR · 04-18-2019, 10:50 PM

I got out there and cleaned up the rear end housing. I will do some spot blasting tomorrow and it's ready for primer, WHOO HOOO!

Brian

**idbeast** · 04-19-2019, 01:47 PM

They got my rear window in, they had to remove 1/4" from both the top and bottom to get it to fit, they need to do the same to the windshield. I bought all new tinted glass, and now I find out it is common to have to have them cut. Oh well, it's only money.

DransportGarage · 04-19-2019, 02:28 PM

That's the first I've heard of needing the glass cut, but it doesn't surprise me considering most glass is being made in Taiwan. Speaking of surprise, this is another surprise I have to look forward to!

I'm still doing body work on the bed sides when it's not raining, and today (while it's raining) I'm back on the wiring.

MARTINSR · 04-19-2019, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

That's the first I've heard of needing the glass cut, but it doesn't surprise me considering most glass is being made in Taiwan. Speaking of surprise, this is another surprise I have to look forward to!

I'm still doing body work on the bed sides when it's not raining, and today (while it's raining) I'm back on the wiring.

I solved the problem by just chopping the top 3.5 inches so I KNOW I have to cut the glass.

Actually I will just have it all made from scratch being it's flat. Other than the corner windows of course, and I got replacements of those that are laminated so I can cut them unlike the originals which were tempered.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 04-19-2019, 10:25 PM

I needed to pick up a filter and oil for my Plymouth so I jumped in the truck and made a run to the parts store. On the way home I stopped for 10 gallons of fresh gas.

It sure feels good to get behind the wheel again...

**oldman3** · 04-19-2019, 11:17 PM

Mark, that's the way to enjoy them...Jim

**idbeast** · 04-20-2019, 12:05 AM

They got the windshield in! I get to bring the Beast home tomorrow and start building it now!!!!

MARTINSR · 04-20-2019, 12:51 AM

Right on! OMG that is so damn cool!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 04-20-2019, 01:50 AM

I screwed up today. After painting my door jambs I reinstalled the door. Oops, forgot to install the door seal weatherstrip first! You guys who've done this know how hard it is to get the seal in the front by the hinges with the door on the truck. Oh well, I've got the door adjusted so I'm not taking it off again. It is possible to get the seal on with the door installed, just a lot harder.

MARTINSR · 04-20-2019, 11:51 PM

Today I spent 10 hours driving my Gran Sport to my brothers house so he can make a cam and carb change for me. I used 15 gallons of gas going 170 miles! Yeah, you think I need to change the carb and cam so I can start driving it every day?

Anyway, so my five minutes on the truck was 2 minutes, getting the frame in the garage where the Gran Sport usually sits so I can get it together, WHOOO HOOO!

I have to prime the rearend, and after that I can assembly the chassis and get the cab on the frame, that is my goal this week.

Brian

**idbeast** · 04-21-2019, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

...
Anyway, so my five minutes on the truck was 2 minutes, getting the frame in the garage where the Gran Sport usually sits so I can get it together, WHOOO HOOO!

I have to prime the rearend, and after that I can assembly the chassis and get the cab on the frame, that is my goal this week.

Brian

Now the fun begins as you watch it come together!

My 5 minutes, actually close to 10 hours involved get my friends trailer, (yes, I do have a couple friends who still claim to know me!) and getting the Beast home, then a couple guys on my street offered to help me today when they saw me bring her home! So we got her unloaded and the bed put on!

**oldman3** · 04-21-2019, 08:56 AM

Martinsr, nice day for a drive...Jim

idbeast, looking great...Jim

MARTINSR · 04-21-2019, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Martinsr, nice day for a drive...Jim

idbeast, looking great...Jim

You know the funny part, this is a convertible and the day before I was wondering if I will take this long drive with the top down. I got up yesterday to misty overcast! It looked like it would rain the majority of the drive up and back! This photo was taken at a good point.

Today I look out my window next to me right now, there isn't a spec of a cloud in the sky! LOL

Maybe next week when I drive it back we will see.

Brian

MARTINSR · 04-21-2019, 03:51 PM

This Easter morning I got out to the garage and arranged some parts, did a little planning on getting the cab onto the frame, got something done. There is no way I would have fired up the compressor or power tools as it's Easter and my neighbors are just feet away from the garage. And it seemed like every single thing I wanted to actually accomplish would have required that. So I kept it to what I did and called it a day.

Brian

MARTINSR · 04-22-2019, 07:05 PM

And the first bondo is on the truck WHOOOO HOOOOOO!

Brian

04-15-2019, 08:31 AM	#3051
Kevin Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Nice hardware Mark, and awesome tuck, you should be very proud. Mac

04-15-2019, 09:42 PM	#3052
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I am using an old trick I used years ago on a friends 8" in his Model A that got warped by the shop that welded the spring rests on. My 55 rear had the same issue, so here I am. I heated and cooled the opposite side to bend it back. It looks "ok" with a square running down the side off the flange but I need to bring my other tools I made at home to measure it that I forgot when I brought it to the shop this morning. Cross your fingers for me. 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"

04-15-2019, 10:28 PM	#3053
Kevin Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Hey Brian, in the pipefitting world we heat in a diamond pattern to get the pipe to pull to that side. Hope it gets better. Mac

04-15-2019, 10:30 PM	#3054
Kevin Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 170	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 [quote=oldman3;8506095]Got out and polished my wheels today...Jim[/quot Jim what polish do you like? They look nice! Mac

04-16-2019, 10:00 PM	#3057
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 rear axle housing straight, ready for primer. 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"

04-17-2019, 09:46 AM	#3058
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Yep, I was done, or so I thought. As I was putting my tools away it hit me, what about the toe? I hadn't checked that, well, it was off a little so I will be correcting that today. 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"

04-17-2019, 10:05 PM	#3059
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 WHOOO HOOOOO! Got the toe corrected, rearend in Marge's trunk and we are home. 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"

04-18-2019, 05:06 AM	#3060
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 One step forward, two steps back. Intended to clean my door edges for door seal installation today but there was lots of old weatherstrip and glue residue at the front by the hinges that was unreachable so I had to pull my doors off to get at it - unfortunate since I already had them perfectly adjusted. At least I'll take this opportunity to paint the inner doors and jambs. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

04-18-2019, 10:50 PM	#3061
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got out there and cleaned up the rear end housing. I will do some spot blasting tomorrow and it's ready for primer, WHOO HOOO! 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"

04-19-2019, 01:47 PM	#3062
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 520	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 They got my rear window in, they had to remove 1/4" from both the top and bottom to get it to fit, they need to do the same to the windshield. I bought all new tinted glass, and now I find out it is common to have to have them cut. Oh well, it's only money. Attached Images

04-19-2019, 02:28 PM	#3063
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 That's the first I've heard of needing the glass cut, but it doesn't surprise me considering most glass is being made in Taiwan. Speaking of surprise, this is another surprise I have to look forward to! I'm still doing body work on the bed sides when it's not raining, and today (while it's raining) I'm back on the wiring. __________________ 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)

04-19-2019, 10:25 PM	#3065
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 I needed to pick up a filter and oil for my Plymouth so I jumped in the truck and made a run to the parts store. On the way home I stopped for 10 gallons of fresh gas. It sure feels good to get behind the wheel again... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

04-19-2019, 11:17 PM	#3066
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Mark, that's the way to enjoy them...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-20-2019, 12:05 AM	#3067
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 520	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 They got the windshield in! I get to bring the Beast home tomorrow and start building it now!!!! Attached Images

04-20-2019, 12:51 AM	#3068
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Right on! OMG that is so damn cool! 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"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-20-2019, 01:50 AM	#3069
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I screwed up today. After painting my door jambs I reinstalled the door. Oops, forgot to install the door seal weatherstrip first! You guys who've done this know how hard it is to get the seal in the front by the hinges with the door on the truck. Oh well, I've got the door adjusted so I'm not taking it off again. It is possible to get the seal on with the door installed, just a lot harder. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 04-20-2019 at 10:21 PM.

04-20-2019, 11:51 PM	#3070
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today I spent 10 hours driving my Gran Sport to my brothers house so he can make a cam and carb change for me. I used 15 gallons of gas going 170 miles! Yeah, you think I need to change the carb and cam so I can start driving it every day? Anyway, so my five minutes on the truck was 2 minutes, getting the frame in the garage where the Gran Sport usually sits so I can get it together, WHOOO HOOO! I have to prime the rearend, and after that I can assembly the chassis and get the cab on the frame, that is my goal this week. 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"

04-21-2019, 08:56 AM	#3072
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Martinsr, nice day for a drive...Jim idbeast, looking great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-21-2019, 03:51 PM	#3074
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 This Easter morning I got out to the garage and arranged some parts, did a little planning on getting the cab onto the frame, got something done. There is no way I would have fired up the compressor or power tools as it's Easter and my neighbors are just feet away from the garage. And it seemed like every single thing I wanted to actually accomplish would have required that. So I kept it to what I did and called it a day. 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"

04-22-2019, 07:05 PM	#3075
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 And the first bondo is on the truck WHOOOO HOOOOOO! 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"

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.