What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 153 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Marty68 · 09-27-2019, 11:10 AM

I had paid someone to bend up tailpipes to go out the back. I noticed exhaust leak and discovered Ray Charles welded it up.
I cut it apart ordered a couple 90 degree mandrel bends and a couple 45s.
I cut the mufflers off moved them forward and dumped it out the side. One side done tonight other side

MiraclePieCo · 09-27-2019, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty68

I noticed exhaust leak and discovered Ray Charles welded it up.

I thought for a minute that it was a Stevie Wonder weld

Marty68 · 09-28-2019, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I thought for a minute that it was a Stevie Wonder weld

Ray Charles was the welder.. Stevie Wonder quality control inspector.

Black_Sheep · 09-28-2019, 06:19 PM

I found the route for The Cruise for the Troops and figured out a nice place to sit and watch the cars go by.

MiraclePieCo · 09-28-2019, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I found the route for The Cruise for the Troops and figured out a nice place to sit and watch the cars go by.

My wife says your truck is her favorite car color.

MARTINSR · 09-28-2019, 10:32 PM

Today I started my "five minute a day" plan once again. This particular plan isn't working ON the truck though, I am MILES away from that. This five minute a day plan is working on changing the garage from a storage unit to a workshop. And I swear, it's going to be about as much work as finishing the truck! I am MILES away from being able to work on the truck.

So tonight, I got the side box cleared out and mounted to the box and filled back up with the tool (largely air tools like DAs and that stuff) and damn it, I got something done!

Brian

nvrdone · 09-28-2019, 10:40 PM

good for you. progress is progress. and we do need to have a great "studio" to produce our best work.

evilokc · 09-28-2019, 11:26 PM

started my truck for the first time in about a month. had it taken apart to install the a/c then again to find the leak in the a/c system and then I left the state for a bit. got back at it tonight. fired right up like it was waiting for me.

DransportGarage · 09-29-2019, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Today I started my "five minute a day" plan once again. This particular plan isn't working ON the truck though, I am MILES away from that. This five minute a day plan is working on changing the garage from a storage unit to a workshop. And I swear, it's going to be about as much work as finishing the truck! I am MILES away from being able to work on the truck.

So tonight, I got the side box cleared out and mounted to the box and filled back up with the tool (largely air tools like DAs and that stuff) and damn it, I got something done!

Brian

As the Chinese proverb in the Tao Te Ching says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

MARTINSR · 09-29-2019, 11:33 PM

You may not be impressed but if you knew how much work I had to do to get that bench in there! I could have gotten a heck of a lot done on the truck with that work I'll tell you that!

Part of it was getting my '56 out of a box in the garage and parked in the living room.

Brian

Daze57 · 09-30-2019, 03:21 AM

had to readjust valves for the 3rd and final time --------no big deal ------but ya gotta get it right

MiraclePieCo · 09-30-2019, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daze57

had to readjust valves for the 3rd and final time --------no big deal ------but ya gotta get it right

Did you do it static or with the motor running? I have a pair of cut-out valve covers I use to do running valve adjustments without getting oil everywhere.

MiraclePieCo · 09-30-2019, 10:38 PM

I'll be using the original-style rubber floor mat in my truck. Today I cut it out around the shifter, throttle and dimmer switch using a pattern that I had made from butcher paper. Also cut the jute pad underneath. No spray glue left so installation will have to wait for a trip to the store.

MARTINSR · 09-30-2019, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I'll be using the original-style rubber floor mat in my truck. Today I cut it out around the shifter, throttle and dimmer switch using a pattern that I had made from butcher paper. Also cut the jute pad underneath. No spray glue left so installation will have to wait for a trip to the store.

Good stuff!

Worked very late, came home arranged some wrenches..............that was it.

Brian

DransportGarage · 10-01-2019, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Good stuff!

Worked very late, came home arranged some wrenches..............that was it.

Brian

What's this "worked" stuff? I thought you retired to Idaho.

MARTINSR · 10-01-2019, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

What's this "worked" stuff? I thought you retired to Idaho.

Oh no, I am not a retiring kinda guy, at least not while I can still do it. The month+ I had off was hard enough!

Nope, working full time (with a bunch of overtime even) estimating at a large shop.

Brian

**oldman3** · 10-01-2019, 08:00 PM

Congrats to MiraclePieCo., winner for TOTM...Jim

DransportGarage · 10-01-2019, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

congrats to miraclepieco., winner for totm...jim

awesome !!!

MiraclePieCo · 10-01-2019, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Congrats to MiraclePieCo., winner for TOTM...Jim

Thanks for your promo Jim; it was a close contest and you helped me over the top. Us AD guys gotta stick together!

And thanks so much to everyone who voted for my truck. It was enough of an honor just to enter; actually winning is beyond my wildest dreams. It's my birthday this week too - best present ever!!!

MiraclePieCo · 10-01-2019, 11:26 PM

To recap, instead of carpet I'm going with OEM-style rubber floor mat. Today I glued the jute backing to the rubber.

MARTINSR · 10-02-2019, 12:07 AM

Got some arranging done in the garage. WHOO HOOOOO! But most important I found a quilt my wife has been looking for in the boxes from the move. It was totally random and we had no plan it was there, that was good stuff for sure!

Brian

Daze57 · 10-02-2019, 12:58 PM

did the valve adjust with engine not running and cold --- i think i got it this time wasnt difficult -- good youtube videos on it ....learned alot good info out there .

MiraclePieCo · 10-02-2019, 08:56 PM

Installed my OEM-style rubber floor mat today. As a career gas tanker driver, for me rubber floors seem very appropriate for a truck. Durable and easy to clean too.

PS: That blue wire hanging down is for my windshield wipers, whenever I get around to installing them.

DransportGarage · 10-02-2019, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Installed my OEM-style rubber floor mat today. As a career gas tanker driver, for me rubber floors seem very appropriate for a truck. Durable and easy to clean too.

PS: That blue wire hanging down is for my windshield wipers, whenever I get around to installing them.

Nice! Very neat job.

fourspeedwagon · 10-03-2019, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Installed my OEM-style rubber floor mat today. As a career gas tanker driver, for me rubber floors seem very appropriate for a truck. Durable and easy to clean too

Looks great (from a milk tanker driver’s eyes)
Congratulations on the TOTM too. I was wondering when we’d find out. Pretty sure this is the first time I’ve actually voted in it

09-27-2019, 11:10 AM	#3801
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I had paid someone to bend up tailpipes to go out the back. I noticed exhaust leak and discovered Ray Charles welded it up. I cut it apart ordered a couple 90 degree mandrel bends and a couple 45s. I cut the mufflers off moved them forward and dumped it out the side. One side done tonight other side Attached Images

09-28-2019, 06:19 PM	#3804
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 I found the route for The Cruise for the Troops and figured out a nice place to sit and watch the cars go by. Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

09-28-2019, 10:32 PM	#3806
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Today I started my "five minute a day" plan once again. This particular plan isn't working ON the truck though, I am MILES away from that. This five minute a day plan is working on changing the garage from a storage unit to a workshop. And I swear, it's going to be about as much work as finishing the truck! I am MILES away from being able to work on the truck. So tonight, I got the side box cleared out and mounted to the box and filled back up with the tool (largely air tools like DAs and that stuff) and damn it, I got something done! 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"

09-28-2019, 10:40 PM	#3807
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 good for you. progress is progress. and we do need to have a great "studio" to produce our best work.

09-28-2019, 11:26 PM	#3808
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 started my truck for the first time in about a month. had it taken apart to install the a/c then again to find the leak in the a/c system and then I left the state for a bit. got back at it tonight. fired right up like it was waiting for me.

09-29-2019, 11:33 PM	#3810
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 You may not be impressed but if you knew how much work I had to do to get that bench in there! I could have gotten a heck of a lot done on the truck with that work I'll tell you that! Part of it was getting my '56 out of a box in the garage and parked in the living room. 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"

09-30-2019, 03:21 AM	#3811
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 had to readjust valves for the 3rd and final time --------no big deal ------but ya gotta get it right

09-30-2019, 10:38 PM	#3813
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I'll be using the original-style rubber floor mat in my truck. Today I cut it out around the shifter, throttle and dimmer switch using a pattern that I had made from butcher paper. Also cut the jute pad underneath. No spray glue left so installation will have to wait for a trip to the store. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

10-01-2019, 08:00 PM	#3817
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Congrats to MiraclePieCo., winner for TOTM...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-01-2019, 11:26 PM	#3820
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 To recap, instead of carpet I'm going with OEM-style rubber floor mat. Today I glued the jute backing to the rubber. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 10-02-2019 at 09:00 PM.

10-02-2019, 12:07 AM	#3821
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Got some arranging done in the garage. WHOO HOOOOO! But most important I found a quilt my wife has been looking for in the boxes from the move. It was totally random and we had no plan it was there, that was good stuff for sure! 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"

10-02-2019, 12:58 PM	#3822
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 did the valve adjust with engine not running and cold --- i think i got it this time wasnt difficult -- good youtube videos on it ....learned alot good info out there .

10-02-2019, 08:56 PM	#3823
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Installed my OEM-style rubber floor mat today. As a career gas tanker driver, for me rubber floors seem very appropriate for a truck. Durable and easy to clean too. PS: That blue wire hanging down is for my windshield wipers, whenever I get around to installing them. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.