67 long box

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

The doc took out the trial implant today and now to let the area heal for a month. Then a new complete internal implant will be put in. This is great news as it has helped enough to go ahead with the implant. Down side is no more welding which is what I love to do. I can still do everything else but weld. Time to teach my daughter to weld.

That's great that the implant helped. Are you allowed to gas weld?

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by ghalperin

That's great that the implant helped. Are you allowed to gas weld?

why yes I can and I have done tons of it, brazing as well. I'm still in the game old school way. I forgot all about gas welding. No heavy magnetic forces.

[Metaldoc]

Had a good day today, helped a buddy out with an electrical fan relay problem, then turned into a plumber to replace a tap at my wife's hair salon, then on to the truck and rebuilt the carb. Tomorrow will be the test drive with carb set up and the new distributor, crossing my fingers and taking my cell phone.

[Metaldoc]

Up to another couple of shows today, putting miles on it and loving it.

[Metaldoc]

I just received a cluster headache sticker from a buddy who has the same headaches. It's on the side of the Farmtruck on 405 outlaws TV show and now on the back of mine. The new neurostimulator implant I will have installed is for these clusters.

[1970Chevrolet]

I have suffered from cluster headaches since I was a child too so I can sympathize with you. No one really understands how bad they are since normal headaches don't even compare. I wish you the best and hope that the transplant works for you. Awesome truck by the way.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by 1970Chevrolet

I have suffered from cluster headaches since I was a child too so I can sympathize with you. No one really understands how bad they are since normal headaches don't even compare. I wish you the best and hope that the transplant works for you. Awesome truck by the way.

Thanks for the kind words, the more people learn about them the easier it is to live with them. These headaches suck! Working on my truck has helped me pass the days with something to do if only to put a bolt in. It's been ten years straight with no less than 3 headaches a day, with many days up to 8. The implant did help but may never fix the problem and I'm good with that.
Thanks Derek

[Metaldoc]

Just hit 1000 miles on it since July 1st weekend this year and I'm lovin it. Not having to worry about a 10,000 dollar paint job getting scratched or chipped is the best. Almost time to pull it into hibernation for a six months and start the next faze of build.

[mooseknuckles]

congrats! looks great. what's the next phase?

[Metaldoc]

Next phase is engine tranny out, more horses, looking for a 5 speed. Put in the power windows, wire the doors for that and the power locks, A/C pulleys and charged. I'm going to lift it back up an inch for the roads here. Paint the shop logo on the doors, put in the Bluetooth stereo and power inverter and make a cup holder. Power steering and get a front sway bar then put the rear sway back in. New stainless exhaust and and and it will never stop. All this was in the build by the truck would not have been on the road till next year.

[cleanfreak]

Are we going to see it at ancaster this weekend?

[swamp rat]

I'll be watching!

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by cleanfreak

Are we going to see it at ancaster this weekend?

I'm set to head down just hope I make it. Truck should make it there.

[Metaldoc]

I got the call for surgery this time next week I'll have new neurostimulator in and on my way to happier days with less cluster headaches per day. Maybe even participate in some outings. I was out more last month with the test trail than I had been all summer. Wife says this will be great as I won't need to spend as much time in the shop. You'll be feeling better to go out she says. I said now I can spend more time in the shop because I feel better. Better days are coming after 10 years of this.

[MMcMasters]

glad to hear your going to get some relief..I can't wait to watch your next phase too, you do great work!

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

glad to hear your going to get some relief..I can't wait to watch your next phase too, you do great work!

Thanks it has been a battle and I'm ready for the next part of the build. It's all the details I need to get at. First I have to get the snow blower and snowmobile ready for snow, finish my kitchen floor, put floor trim in the wife's hair studio and two new wash sinks, clean the yard. So I should be back on the truck next year.

[Metaldoc]

Such a nice day today, I went out for milk and a 100 miles later I'm home with only a smile. I had to back out for milk. I'm just lovin this thing but it has to bed for the winter.

[Metaldoc]

Tried to get out to a swap meet today but I'm just not having a good day with the headaches. Maybe the last out or tomorrow till next year.

[Metaldoc]

They wired my up last Thursday with the neuro-stimulator, take a couple a weeks to heal up and hopefully back on the truck for round 2.

[deejaaa1]

hope you're feeling better soon.

[Metaldoc]

I told my wife I was going out to play with my new dollies and she gave me a strange look.

[Orange67]

Lol! My wife would give the same look. Hope you get feeling better, I have really enjoyed your work and your truck.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Orange67

Lol! My wife would give the same look. Hope you get feeling better, I have really enjoyed your work and your truck.

Thanks I've been doing a little better. enough to get out to reorganize the shop. Time to bring in the snowmobile and snow blower. I need more room.

[swamp rat]

great to hear your progressing!

[Metaldoc]

Well the dollies are only as good as the pic. I put the truck on them and couldn't move it. I could get the back end to move but with my feet against the wall pushing. POS they are and going back to princess auto. I should have known.