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flatbed51 · 09-25-2011, 07:33 PM

Ok, the 60-66, 67-72, 73-87, and 88-98 guys have a thread called "What Did You Do To Your Truck Today". Well I say it is time the 47-59 forum has a similar thread, so I decided to start one. Anybody want to join in ?

alden · 09-25-2011, 07:41 PM

I started sanding down the rusted beat up front bumper it came with, too muggy to paint today though.

Rude Dude · 09-25-2011, 08:18 PM

Absoultely nothing today see my build what I did friday and saturday!
Made rear bumper brackets and brake handle cable set up plus cut down original handle and helped my neighbor dissamble his recently acquired project.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

Maximus · 09-25-2011, 07:57 PM

today i installed my accelerator pedal assembly (aftermarket), finished installing my windsheild with the deluxe trim, and started installing my doors (after getting the first one hung I realized I cant effectively adjust the door alone, will put that one off until i can get help.

Windshield looks good though!
Still havent got my back glass in all the way... pounded and pounded and I cant get it in far enough to install the bead lock... grr....

flatbed51 · 09-25-2011, 08:17 PM

Well I guess since I started this thread I should post what I did to my truck. Went out and looked at the frame work me and my buddy got done yesterday. We got the Malibu clip spot welded in. Did some more measuring/ re-checking to see if we got it right , and to make plans for next move on it next weekend. It was great to finally get the frame rolling again.

brikar · 09-25-2011, 08:17 PM

sand blasted my inner fenders

Rude Dude · 04-21-2013, 07:40 PM

Paint stripped, etch primed,epoxy painted white and color sanded too!

lowdownstar · 04-21-2013, 07:54 PM

All that paint work in one day damm your good!!!! and it looks good too

Ray

OrrieG · 04-21-2013, 09:15 PM

bunch of small stuff and got the auxiliary dash leds mounted in the old ignition hole. Boxes are starting to arrive!

mknittle · 04-21-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

bunch of small stuff and got the auxiliary dash leds mounted in the old ignition hole. Boxes are starting to arrive!

Looks nice Orrie.

coralhead · 09-25-2011, 08:20 PM

I rolled the cab onto its back and finished welding the new floor, cab mounts and interior cowl panes and undercoated the complete bottom.

FFredo · 09-25-2011, 09:03 PM

Finished boxing in and painted new the C-notch I started last week, built and painted a cradle for the new gas tank, installed new rear bumper, then I painted it.
Dont get too excited, when I say "painted" I mean I pointed a spry can and it and held down the button 'till it was all the same color of black...

lazypineapple · 09-25-2011, 09:40 PM

Got my wheels and Tires done today. on my 52

mknittle · 09-26-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lazypineapple

Got my wheels and Tires done today. on my 52

I like.

Jesse49chevy · 05-09-2012, 05:30 PM

I want to do something similar to my 48, if you dont mind sharing the info, where did you buy and how much did you spend?
by the way, they look GREAT!!!!

lowdownstar · 05-09-2012, 05:53 PM

i painted my rear fender! This is my first time doing my own body work and paint.

Thanks Ray

mknittle · 05-09-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

i painted my rear fender! This is my first time doing my own body work and paint.

Thanks Ray

Looks great Ray

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-15-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

i painted my rear fender! This is my first time doing my own body work and paint.

Thanks Ray

Looks pretty damned good in the photo. Does it look that flawless in person? If so, you might just have a future as a painter, huh?

Is it satin or are you clear coating it?

mknittle · 05-15-2013, 10:13 PM

I got the cutting and drilling done on my motor mounts. these bolt to my Camaro clip replacing the clamshell mount. I made them to use 70s Camaro shackle bushings.

lowdownstar · 05-16-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

I got the cutting and drilling done on my motor mounts. these bolt to my Camaro clip replacing the clamshell mount. I made them to use 70s Camaro shackle bushings.

wow those look great, you do some nice work!!!!

Ray

mknittle · 05-16-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

wow those look great, you do some nice work!!!!

Ray

Thanks Ray,
They just didn't look right without holes. But next tome I will drill the holes BEFORE I cut the parts out.

Some days I get the cart ahead of the horse.

They replace these. the plate welded to the frame under the motor mount is to move the mount to the rear a couple inches.

1-ton of fun · 05-17-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

Thanks Ray,
They just didn't look right without holes. But next tome I will drill the holes BEFORE I cut the parts out.

Some days I get the cart ahead of the horse.

They replace these. the plate welded to the frame under the motor mount is to move the mount to the rear a couple inches.

i think i need to do that as well. do you have any more details on the plates you made?

crossfire84 · 05-17-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

I got the cutting and drilling done on my motor mounts. these bolt to my Camaro clip replacing the clamshell mount. I made them to use 70s Camaro shackle bushings.

nice job!

mknittle · 05-17-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

nice job!

Thanks crossfire!

Russell Ashley · 09-26-2011, 11:02 AM

I have removed all old wiring and just starting installing an EZ-wire harness in my 57.

Lazypineapple: wheels and tires look great. I can't wait to get my whitewalls.

09-25-2011, 07:33 PM	#1
flatbed51 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Caddo Oklahoma Posts: 164	What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ok, the 60-66, 67-72, 73-87, and 88-98 guys have a thread called "What Did You Do To Your Truck Today". Well I say it is time the 47-59 forum has a similar thread, so I decided to start one. Anybody want to join in ? __________________ My Build Thread 51 chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437496 48,49,50 Chevy trucks. 41 Olds

09-25-2011, 07:41 PM	#2
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I started sanding down the rusted beat up front bumper it came with, too muggy to paint today though.

09-25-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Absoultely nothing today see my build what I did friday and saturday! Made rear bumper brackets and brake handle cable set up plus cut down original handle and helped my neighbor dissamble his recently acquired project. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

09-25-2011, 07:57 PM	#4
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? today i installed my accelerator pedal assembly (aftermarket), finished installing my windsheild with the deluxe trim, and started installing my doors (after getting the first one hung I realized I cant effectively adjust the door alone, will put that one off until i can get help. Windshield looks good though! Still havent got my back glass in all the way... pounded and pounded and I cant get it in far enough to install the bead lock... grr.... __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

09-25-2011, 08:17 PM	#5
flatbed51 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Caddo Oklahoma Posts: 164	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Well I guess since I started this thread I should post what I did to my truck. Went out and looked at the frame work me and my buddy got done yesterday. We got the Malibu clip spot welded in. Did some more measuring/ re-checking to see if we got it right , and to make plans for next move on it next weekend. It was great to finally get the frame rolling again. __________________ My Build Thread 51 chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437496 48,49,50 Chevy trucks. 41 Olds

09-25-2011, 08:17 PM	#6
brikar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lacombe alberta Posts: 90	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? sand blasted my inner fenders

04-21-2013, 07:40 PM	#7
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Paint stripped, etch primed,epoxy painted white and color sanded too! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

04-21-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? All that paint work in one day damm your good!!!! and it looks good too Ray

04-21-2013, 09:15 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? bunch of small stuff and got the auxiliary dash leds mounted in the old ignition hole. Boxes are starting to arrive! Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-25-2011, 08:20 PM	#11
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I rolled the cab onto its back and finished welding the new floor, cab mounts and interior cowl panes and undercoated the complete bottom.

09-25-2011, 09:03 PM	#12
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finished boxing in and painted new the C-notch I started last week, built and painted a cradle for the new gas tank, installed new rear bumper, then I painted it. Dont get too excited, when I say "painted" I mean I pointed a spry can and it and held down the button 'till it was all the same color of black...

09-25-2011, 09:40 PM	#13
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got my wheels and Tires done today. on my 52

05-09-2012, 05:30 PM	#15
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 461	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I want to do something similar to my 48, if you dont mind sharing the info, where did you buy and how much did you spend? by the way, they look GREAT!!!! __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

05-09-2012, 05:53 PM	#16
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? i painted my rear fender! This is my first time doing my own body work and paint. Thanks Ray Attached Images

05-15-2013, 10:13 PM	#19
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got the cutting and drilling done on my motor mounts. these bolt to my Camaro clip replacing the clamshell mount. I made them to use 70s Camaro shackle bushings. Attached Images __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602 Last edited by mknittle; 05-15-2013 at 10:30 PM.



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