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sjarrett71 · 07-17-2011, 04:12 PM

A friend of mine picked up a couple doors for me at an auction for less than 10 bucks a piece! The doors are MUCH BETTER than what I currently have! They are rust free but have a couple small minor dents that should be no problem to fix. Also, they don't have a million extra mirror holes. Plus the window regulators work!! I couldn't be happier. They also picked me up a new hood since mine was rusted through along the front lip.

Pics to come tomorrow.

VA72C10 · 07-17-2011, 04:18 PM

Awesome deal!!!

sjarrett71 · 07-18-2011, 09:08 PM

As promised here are pics of the doors (old and new). The new ones aren't perfect but for 20 bucks for both of them they will definately work!

litew8 · 07-18-2011, 09:27 PM

That's gotta be the best 20 dollar upgrade I've seen yet! Looks like they'll clean up nicely. Maybe try and clean/shoot the insides of them with something to better protect.

sjarrett71 · 07-18-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

That's gotta be the best 20 dollar upgrade I've seen yet! Looks like they'll clean up nicely. Maybe try and clean/shoot the insides of them with something to better protect.

Definately!

RatRod68 · 07-18-2011, 09:43 PM

I'm digging the 70's shag carpet on the doors!

What a deal for 20 bucks!

sjarrett71 · 07-18-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RatRod68

I'm digging the 70's shag carpet on the doors!

What a deal for 20 bucks!

The carpet has already been removed!

VA72C10 · 07-18-2011, 10:07 PM

definitely a deal for $20. You can sell just the guts out of them for 100-120 or more for the pair with the vent window/glass/etc...

sjarrett71 · 07-19-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

definitely a deal for $20. You can sell just the guts out of them for 100-120 or more for the pair with the vent window/glass/etc...

Hmmmmm...

PhileCool · 07-19-2011, 11:01 PM

Nice solid old truck, look foward to seeing more as u get it done.

sjarrett71 · 07-22-2011, 07:54 PM

Changing the intake manifold from the stock cast iron 4 barrel to the aluminum Edelbrock I bought from Bobbo. Took the cast iron off and this is what I found. Think this might cause a little vacuum leak?

litew8 · 07-22-2011, 07:57 PM

Those are OEM

sjarrett71 · 07-22-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

Those are OEM

Don't know about that, unless they reused them when they went through the motor. The side intake gaskets were Fel-Pro.

litew8 · 07-22-2011, 08:20 PM

oops, wrong thread.

litew8 · 07-22-2011, 08:55 PM

90133 is FEL-PRO You're question "Think this might cause a little vacuum leak?" is a rhetorical question, ?

bobbo · 07-22-2011, 09:37 PM

Definitely making some awesome progress Scott! Want pics of the intake on it... Awesome score on the doors! I rely on cheap deals like that to put my truck together. LOL. I need to get up there one of these weekends soon.

sjarrett71 · 07-22-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

90133 is FEL-PRO You're question "Think this might cause a little vacuum leak?" is a rhetorical question, ?

Yes very rhetorical!

sjarrett71 · 07-22-2011, 10:04 PM

I'll get pics Bobbo. Gotta get a carb stud kit since the old intake took the spacer. Gonna replace the hoses too.

sjarrett71 · 08-06-2011, 01:37 PM

Got my new hood mounted! It's great to open it up and not have rusty metal fall on my head!

Anyway, here's pics!

72BlckButy · 08-08-2011, 07:29 AM

Dang... that thing waxed up real nice.

bobbo · 08-18-2011, 10:41 PM

Very nice score! That is beautiful. If you ever get bored, you could head this way and lend me a finger! :LOL:

sjarrett71 · 08-18-2011, 10:57 PM

I'm waitin for you to get done with the welder-man so I can borrow him. BTW, know anyone selling an old car CHEAP?? Wanna put this thing under the knife and need something to drive in the meantime.

07-17-2011, 04:12 PM	#51
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" A friend of mine picked up a couple doors for me at an auction for less than 10 bucks a piece! The doors are MUCH BETTER than what I currently have! They are rust free but have a couple small minor dents that should be no problem to fix. Also, they don't have a million extra mirror holes. Plus the window regulators work!! I couldn't be happier. They also picked me up a new hood since mine was rusted through along the front lip. Pics to come tomorrow. __________________ -Scott-

07-17-2011, 04:18 PM	#52
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Awesome deal!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-18-2011, 09:08 PM	#53
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" As promised here are pics of the doors (old and new). The new ones aren't perfect but for 20 bucks for both of them they will definately work! __________________ -Scott-

07-18-2011, 09:27 PM	#54
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" That's gotta be the best 20 dollar upgrade I've seen yet! Looks like they'll clean up nicely. Maybe try and clean/shoot the insides of them with something to better protect. Last edited by litew8; 07-18-2011 at 09:40 PM.

07-18-2011, 09:43 PM	#56
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" I'm digging the 70's shag carpet on the doors! What a deal for 20 bucks! __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

07-18-2011, 10:07 PM	#58
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" definitely a deal for $20. You can sell just the guts out of them for 100-120 or more for the pair with the vent window/glass/etc... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-19-2011, 11:01 PM	#60
PhileCool Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Athens,Ohio Posts: 28	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Nice solid old truck, look foward to seeing more as u get it done.

07-22-2011, 07:54 PM	#61
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Changing the intake manifold from the stock cast iron 4 barrel to the aluminum Edelbrock I bought from Bobbo. Took the cast iron off and this is what I found. Think this might cause a little vacuum leak? __________________ -Scott-

07-22-2011, 07:57 PM	#62
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Those are OEM __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-22-2011, 08:20 PM	#64
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" oops, wrong thread. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 07-22-2011 at 08:47 PM.

07-22-2011, 08:55 PM	#65
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" 90133 is FEL-PRO You're question "Think this might cause a little vacuum leak?" is a rhetorical question, ? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-22-2011, 09:37 PM	#66
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Definitely making some awesome progress Scott! Want pics of the intake on it... Awesome score on the doors! I rely on cheap deals like that to put my truck together. LOL. I need to get up there one of these weekends soon. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

07-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#68
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" I'll get pics Bobbo. Gotta get a carb stud kit since the old intake took the spacer. Gonna replace the hoses too. __________________ -Scott-

08-06-2011, 01:37 PM	#69
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Got my new hood mounted! It's great to open it up and not have rusty metal fall on my head! Anyway, here's pics! __________________ -Scott-

08-08-2011, 07:29 AM	#70
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Dang... that thing waxed up real nice. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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08-18-2011, 10:41 PM	#71
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" Very nice score! That is beautiful. If you ever get bored, you could head this way and lend me a finger! :LOL: __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

08-18-2011, 10:57 PM	#72
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project "Cheap Truck" I'm waitin for you to get done with the welder-man so I can borrow him. BTW, know anyone selling an old car CHEAP?? Wanna put this thing under the knife and need something to drive in the meantime. __________________ -Scott-

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