What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 70 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 09-02-2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Installed the steering wheel, shift indicator bezel and bowtie indicator I made.

Damn that's looking good!

Brian

MARTINSR · 09-02-2018, 11:55 PM

It's ready for primer first thing in the morning, primer is induced, gun, respirator, everything ready to go first thing in the morning. I spent the day sand blasting every single weld, mine and the factory spot welds. And of course welded about 20 little spots I wasn't happy with.

While doing this I couldn't help but think when I did this sort of thing when I was 17 or 18 I didn't do anything even remotely close to this good and primed it, painted it and drove it for years with a smile on my face. Now I am anal and will be thinking about stuff I did wrong as I drive it. Naaa, I am thinking I will forget about this stuff the second I start it for the first time.

Anyway, it's ready to go!

Brian

mosel70 · 09-03-2018, 12:31 AM

'70 shortbed stepside.
After 8 months of body work and three coats of Eastwood's Contour polyester primer (which sands really easy), it's paint week!!!! Last primer will be Eastwood's white epoxy primer and then Chromobase hugger orange and Chromobase clear coat.

MARTINSR · 09-03-2018, 12:50 AM

Friggin beautiful!

Brian

*Jesse Z* · 09-03-2018, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mosel70

'70 shortbed stepside.
After 8 months of body work and three coats of Eastwood's Contour polyester primer (which sands really easy), it's paint week!!!! Last primer will be Eastwood's white epoxy primer and then Chromobase hugger orange and Chromobase clear coat.

Beautiful indeed, but I think you're in the wrong forum. This is for 47-59 trucks. The guys on the 67-72 board might appreciate it even more.

DransportGarage · 09-03-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

It's ready for primer first thing in the morning, primer is induced, gun, respirator, everything ready to go first thing in the morning. I spent the day sand blasting every single weld, mine and the factory spot welds. And of course welded about 20 little spots I wasn't happy with.

While doing this I couldn't help but think when I did this sort of thing when I was 17 or 18 I didn't do anything even remotely close to this good and primed it, painted it and drove it for years with a smile on my face. Now I am anal and will be thinking about stuff I did wrong as I drive it. Naaa, I am thinking I will forget about this stuff the second I start it for the first time.

Anyway, it's ready to go!

Brian

MAJOR progress! Don't forget to wash it down with wax & grease remover, then wait a short while. It's not really necessary to use a tack cloth at this point, but if you're really anal... And forgetting about all the stuff you did wrong is one of the blessings of getting older!

MARTINSR · 09-03-2018, 10:58 AM

So funny, I put a tack rag out for this morning. LOL

Brian

MARTINSR · 09-03-2018, 03:12 PM

WHOOOO HOOOOO! Funny thing is, I had every intention to having this done in June, geeez.

Brian

DransportGarage · 09-03-2018, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

WHOOOO HOOOOO! Funny thing is, I had every intention to having this done in June, geeez.

Brian

The tack rag part is hilarious! (Using it is even better.) Don't worry about June. You're rockin' and rollin' now!

Black_Sheep · 09-03-2018, 08:07 PM

Among other things, I started putting the guts back in the doors...

mikebte · 09-03-2018, 08:32 PM

Everyone looks to be very productive this weekend. I bent and installed my brake lines, now to secure and fill with fluid.

I also made a trip to the scrap yard. Scored some cool goodies. Can’t remember the last timeI went to a scrap yard. 2010 maybe.

**idbeast** · 09-03-2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

WHOOOO HOOOOO! Funny thing is, I had every intention to having this done in June, geeez.

Brian

Looks great!!!

svr · 09-03-2018, 08:46 PM

Back into painting mode, epoxy under dash and floor, next final prime, sand and color on the rest of the interior

MiraclePieCo · 09-04-2018, 02:37 AM

After my rear bumper bracket fiasco I was so discouraged I had difficulty regaining momentum. But today I managed to wire most of my sender wires: gas gauge, oil pressure, temp sensor and distributor power.

Can't connect taillights until I get that rear bumper bracket issue resolved however because I'm mounting the taillights on the valance panel. Swap meet this coming weekend, maybe I'll get lucky.

MiraclePieCo · 09-04-2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by svr

Back into painting mode, epoxy under dash and floor, next final prime, sand and color on the rest of the interior

I was hoping to get a peek at your progress but for some reason your signature line isn't forwarding properly.

jweb · 09-04-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

After my rear bumper bracket fiasco I was so discouraged I had difficulty regaining momentum. But today I managed to wire most of my sender wires: gas gauge, oil pressure, temp sensor and distributor power.

Can't connect taillights until I get that rear bumper bracket issue resolved however because I'm mounting the taillights on the valance panel. Swap meet this coming weekend, maybe I'll get lucky.

You might call this place for bumper brackets. They used to have a field of AD trucks and panels. But I haven't been there for years.
https://old-car-parts.business.site/

MARTINSR · 09-04-2018, 04:46 PM

Waiting for another appointment at the hospital for my son, I got out in the back and separated the hood, I'll need to strip it and get it primed.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 09-04-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

You might call this place for bumper brackets. They used to have a field of AD trucks and panels. But I haven't been there for years.
https://old-car-parts.business.site/

Thanks, already tried them with no luck. Ditto for Dan's Classic Auto Parts in Portland. Looks like I'll have to fabricate some.

MiraclePieCo · 09-04-2018, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Waiting for another appointment at the hospital for my son, I got out in the back and separated the hood, I'll need to strip it and get it primed.

Brian

Been watching your progress on the body but can't for the life of me recall what you're doing for a chassis and powerplant?

MARTINSR · 09-04-2018, 10:05 PM

I have did nothing, but have a 235 Corvette Blue Flame for it.

I haven't decided on the trans, I have a stock three speed but may go with a T5. And a 57 Rear end of course.

Brian

mikebte · 09-04-2018, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have did nothing, but have a 235 Corvette Blue Flame for it.

I haven't decided on the trans, I have a stock three speed but may go with a T5. And a 57 Rear end of course.
Brian

That is freaking awesome Brian

evilokc · 09-04-2018, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Installed the steering wheel, shift indicator bezel and bowtie indicator I made.

did your truck come with that steering wheel? it looks like the 54 wheel. I didn't realize they were so similar.

evilokc · 09-04-2018, 10:26 PM

what did I do to my truck today? nothing. its been a rough couple of weeks. every vehicle I own broke all at once. my wife has a 2012 sonata. its a great car but all of the sudden has a serious charging issue. I did what I could to try and fix it but it turned out its nothing I can handle. it took me a week of evenings to put it all back together just so I can take it to a dealer. she started driving my firebird and the brakes went out on that and it took 3 days to get all the parts together to fix that. my truck needs about an hours work before its driving again. ive been riding my motorcycle in the rain for two weeks. on top of all that her phone stopped working. its slowly coming together. I will be out of town this week end but im hoping to get the truck back on its feet before then but I cant swear its gonna happen.

svr · 09-04-2018, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I was hoping to get a peek at your progress but for some reason your signature line isn't forwarding properly.

Wont work for me either, dont know why, im old and havnt got a clue how to fix it

**oldman3** · 09-04-2018, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by svr

Wont work for me either, dont know why, im old and havnt got a clue how to fix it

you have to copy the URL into your signature. It's the one with you thread number when you started posting. This is what it is

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

hope this helps...Jim

09-02-2018, 11:55 PM	#1727
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 It's ready for primer first thing in the morning, primer is induced, gun, respirator, everything ready to go first thing in the morning. I spent the day sand blasting every single weld, mine and the factory spot welds. And of course welded about 20 little spots I wasn't happy with. While doing this I couldn't help but think when I did this sort of thing when I was 17 or 18 I didn't do anything even remotely close to this good and primed it, painted it and drove it for years with a smile on my face. Now I am anal and will be thinking about stuff I did wrong as I drive it. Naaa, I am thinking I will forget about this stuff the second I start it for the first time. Anyway, it's ready to go! 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"

09-03-2018, 12:31 AM	#1728
mosel70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 116	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 '70 shortbed stepside. After 8 months of body work and three coats of Eastwood's Contour polyester primer (which sands really easy), it's paint week!!!! Last primer will be Eastwood's white epoxy primer and then Chromobase hugger orange and Chromobase clear coat. Attached Images

09-03-2018, 12:50 AM	#1729
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Friggin beautiful! 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"

09-03-2018, 10:58 AM	#1732
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 So funny, I put a tack rag out for this morning. LOL 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"

09-03-2018, 03:12 PM	#1733
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 WHOOOO HOOOOO! Funny thing is, I had every intention to having this done in June, geeez. 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"

09-03-2018, 08:07 PM	#1735
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 Among other things, I started putting the guts back in the doors... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

09-03-2018, 08:32 PM	#1736
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Everyone looks to be very productive this weekend. I bent and installed my brake lines, now to secure and fill with fluid. I also made a trip to the scrap yard. Scored some cool goodies. Can’t remember the last timeI went to a scrap yard. 2010 maybe. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache 3100/ 283 TBI / 4L60E My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mikebtte

09-03-2018, 08:46 PM	#1738
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Back into painting mode, epoxy under dash and floor, next final prime, sand and color on the rest of the interior Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

09-04-2018, 02:37 AM	#1739
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 After my rear bumper bracket fiasco I was so discouraged I had difficulty regaining momentum. But today I managed to wire most of my sender wires: gas gauge, oil pressure, temp sensor and distributor power. Can't connect taillights until I get that rear bumper bracket issue resolved however because I'm mounting the taillights on the valance panel. Swap meet this coming weekend, maybe I'll get lucky. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

09-04-2018, 04:46 PM	#1742
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Waiting for another appointment at the hospital for my son, I got out in the back and separated the hood, I'll need to strip it and get it primed. 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"

09-04-2018, 10:05 PM	#1745
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I have did nothing, but have a 235 Corvette Blue Flame for it. I haven't decided on the trans, I have a stock three speed but may go with a T5. And a 57 Rear end of course. 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"

09-04-2018, 10:26 PM	#1748
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 what did I do to my truck today? nothing. its been a rough couple of weeks. every vehicle I own broke all at once. my wife has a 2012 sonata. its a great car but all of the sudden has a serious charging issue. I did what I could to try and fix it but it turned out its nothing I can handle. it took me a week of evenings to put it all back together just so I can take it to a dealer. she started driving my firebird and the brakes went out on that and it took 3 days to get all the parts together to fix that. my truck needs about an hours work before its driving again. ive been riding my motorcycle in the rain for two weeks. on top of all that her phone stopped working. its slowly coming together. I will be out of town this week end but im hoping to get the truck back on its feet before then but I cant swear its gonna happen.



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