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Old 04-16-2019, 11:53 PM   #1
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Just a quick update about the rear QA1 shocks. Weather was great yesterday and today, so I was able to put more miles on the truck. I am so happy with how it rides now, a big difference, well worth the cost, as far as I'm concerned...Jim
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Old 04-18-2019, 09:50 AM   #2
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good advice, thanks!
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Old 04-23-2019, 10:47 AM   #3
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Looks good Jim....way to add the "Bling" back.

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Old 04-23-2019, 07:12 PM   #4
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Looks good Jim....way to add the "Bling" back.

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Thanks Marc, what's the latest with you?...Jim
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Thanks Marc, what's the latest with you?...Jim
I've been laying in the weeds getting work done on the Suburban chassis. As soon as I get the rest of the parts back I will show some progress pics. I like how the chassis is taking shape. My son and I had the 48 out last night. I drove it to his Lacrosse game.

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Old 04-25-2019, 07:19 PM   #6
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I've been laying in the weeds getting work done on the Suburban chassis. As soon as I get the rest of the parts back I will show some progress pics. I like how the chassis is taking shape. My son and I had the 48 out last night. I drove it to his Lacrosse game.

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Look forward to the pics. Glad you were with the son, and enjoying your beautiful ride...Jim
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Old 05-05-2019, 11:32 PM   #7
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Remember back in late March I talked about 52 interior door panels, well I started posting in the Detailing section today, here's the link if you want to take a look http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t8520200...Jim
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Old 05-15-2019, 01:42 PM   #8
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Nice job on the wheels!
Truck is looking superb!

Just read your doorpanel thread, Thanks for the tip!
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Old 05-15-2019, 07:24 PM   #9
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Nice job on the wheels!
Truck is looking superb!

Just read your doorpanel thread, Thanks for the tip!
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Old 05-16-2019, 09:10 PM   #10
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Was asked about my fender horse, so I made a short post. This way I can show the link if more are interested http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786978 ..Jim
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just read the doorpanel thread, great DIY start to finish.
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Old 05-17-2019, 11:36 PM   #12
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Old 05-20-2019, 10:49 PM   #13
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So today I did a few things that needed some attention on Dad's truck.

Pic 1. I was pulling a vacuum and it wouldn't hold so I ended up changing out All the O rings in the system.

Pic 2. A shot of the 14yr old O rings.

Pic 3. So after changing the O rings I was able to charge the system and this
was a reading from the center vent. 🥶

The mid America nationals are this weekend so getting her ready for the dance.


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Old 05-20-2019, 11:04 PM   #14
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The older I get the less I'm willing to accept summertime with no AC!

Nice work, I'm sure it's much appreciated!
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Old 05-20-2019, 11:18 PM   #15
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Very much so...Jim
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Old 05-21-2019, 08:24 AM   #16
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That'll do!
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Old 05-20-2019, 11:34 PM   #17
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AC?...I thought that's what the drop top was for...haha... I bet it feels good in that ltiitl cab!...
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Old 05-21-2019, 12:59 PM   #18
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wow nice work mark, these cabs really need AC and 41 degrees in the "humidity belt" is a real promise.
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AC in a roadster??
You must have some Hot summers then?
We use the AC mostly to get the fog off the windscreens in wintertime.....

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Old 05-22-2019, 07:20 PM   #20
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Kees, we have "humid" summers here in southern Missouri, so AC is much needed. I also enjoy the top off with the AC on, or heat on in the fall...Jim
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Unless you've lived I the south it's hard to imagine what Jim's talking about...miserable doesn't begin to describe it...
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Unless you've lived I the south it's hard to imagine what Jim's talking about...miserable doesn't begin to describe it...
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I grew up in western Nebraska (almost Wyoming), 4000' elevation and arid...Northeast KS is like living in a sauna in the summer, and not near as bad as you guys further South!
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Well, we all have to move where it’s warm and dry then

I know what you mean Jim, AC is a great thing to have!
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Old 05-24-2019, 11:32 PM   #25
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Hey forum members, Black sheep (mark) and his 58 pickup, and myself Oldman3 (jim) and his 50 pickup, are in the running for Truck of the Month. So I'm asking as a group for all of you to Vote for Mark or myself, one of us should win this. Mark is Truck #2 and I'm truck #9, thanks...Jim
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