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57chevyman · 12-01-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Fixed my heat control cable, installed my Newport wiper setup and the Retro-Sound radio while I was under the dash. My dash is full underneath so I hope I never need to do any repair to the wiper motor. I bought the radio and wipers a year ago but haven't been in the mood to install them before now. Someone had hacked the dash around the radio mounting holes so that's the reason for the black circles around the knobs. I turned some covers on the lathe that cover the damage. Wish I had repaired the dash when I first got the truck and the cab was empty but it's too late to think about welding on the dash now. I don't have any speakers yet, I'm still trying to decide which way I want to go with those.

i have the same radio. very happy with it. the USB mp3 reader is a cool feature - got mine hiding in the glovebox. i have speakers in the stock location by the rearview and a kenwood powered subwoofer under the seat . sounds great

ChuckDriver · 12-01-2014, 10:49 PM

Looks good Russell!

Do you think you could paint them to match the dash?

Russell Ashley · 12-01-2014, 01:27 PM

Beautiful scenery there, looks like it was a perfect day for a ride.

**oldman3** · 12-01-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Beautiful scenery there, looks like it was a perfect day for a ride.

Yes it was, I could've driven for hours. Now todays a different story. Hi of 31 degress and had freezing rain in the AM, mother nature!!!!...Jim

**oldman3** · 12-01-2014, 08:27 PM

Dash looks good, need one more knob

...Jim

Russell Ashley · 12-05-2014, 10:33 AM

I added a relay to power the headlights yesterday. I have halogen headlights and could drive it fine with the dims on but the brights were too much for the bi-metal strips on the switch. Didn't go fancy with it, just added one 40 amp relay in the circuit to the dimmer switch.

capnduane · 12-05-2014, 04:14 PM

Bought my 55 2nd a early Christmas present. A new set of door handles and scratch guards. About 75 bucks off ebay. The old ones were worn badly, the drivers side had no chrome left at all. The replacements chrome is fantastic, and they look like NOS, but I'm sure they are from China! Wonder what these will look like in 60 years?

57chevyman · 12-05-2014, 07:23 PM

got my new steering wheel. Hope to find time soon to install it!

crossfire84 · 12-05-2014, 08:35 PM

Nice

Rude Dude · 12-06-2014, 04:17 PM

Bored today changed out my tires and installed new rally caps

Atommik · 12-06-2014, 05:10 PM

I made some trim panels for the kick panels on my 51.

Northern lights · 12-17-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

Bored today changed out my tires and installed new rally caps

Rims and tires look great. What size are you running?.

capnduane · 12-17-2014, 03:50 PM

Replaced the old waterneck and upper radiator hose with new parts from Rock Auto The new thermo housing is a aluminum part that looks good on the aluminum Holly manifold. The hose is a Gates smooth molded hose for a '69 Firebird. I had to shorten it quite a bit but it worked out fine.

Rude Dude · 12-17-2014, 04:31 PM

I first had 15X8 Chevy rally wheels on the rear but changed them out to Chevy Rally's Rims 15X6 on front and 15X7 on Rears. The tires are all the same size P235 75R 15. The white walls were buffed at the place I bought the tires to 2 inch width at no extra charge total was around $400 out the door.

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Originally Posted by Northern lights

Rims and tires look great. What size are you running?.

Northern lights · 12-17-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I first had 15X8 Chevy rally wheels on the rear but changed them out to Chevy Rally's Rims 15X6 on front and 15X7 on Rears. The tires are all the same size P235 75R 15. The white walls were buffed at the place I bought the tires to 2 inch width at no extra charge total was around $400 out the door.

Thanks

crossfire84 · 12-06-2014, 05:27 PM

very cool!

eagleuh1 · 12-07-2014, 02:39 AM

Finally got my 50 GMC 450 running with TBI. Well, kinda. Starts and runs for short time. Troubleshot till dark. Had to quit till tomorrow.
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OrrieG · 12-07-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Finally got my 50 GMC 450 running with TBI. Well, kinda. Starts and runs for short time. Troubleshot till dark. Had to quit till tomorrow.
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Wiring shorting out? Hope that is just for "get it running purposes". Start a thread on why it won't keep running (symptoms) and we might be able to help.

yoshi · 12-07-2014, 04:56 PM

Wired up my Lokar shifter so it won't start in gear!

57chevyman · 12-07-2014, 07:22 PM

replaced a leaking fuel line

eagleuh1 · 12-07-2014, 09:45 PM

Orrie G, yes, just the get it started harness. Will cut and trim, wrap when I have it running. Just separated out the unused wiring.

57chevyman · 12-09-2014, 06:46 PM

new steering wheel

rrenner · 12-14-2014, 10:59 AM

Wired and installed gauges.

nvrdone · 12-14-2014, 02:23 PM

clear and cold in seattle - 39 deg. Got the truck out and went for a drive. Found the heater still works good.

OrrieG · 12-14-2014, 02:37 PM

Welded a vent connection on to the gas fill pipe. Reviewed the to buy list.

12-01-2014, 10:49 PM	#2
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Looks good Russell! Do you think you could paint them to match the dash? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-01-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Beautiful scenery there, looks like it was a perfect day for a ride.

12-01-2014, 08:27 PM	#5
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Dash looks good, need one more knob...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 />

12-05-2014, 10:33 AM	#6
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I added a relay to power the headlights yesterday. I have halogen headlights and could drive it fine with the dims on but the brights were too much for the bi-metal strips on the switch. Didn't go fancy with it, just added one 40 amp relay in the circuit to the dimmer switch.

12-05-2014, 04:14 PM	#7
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Bought my 55 2nd a early Christmas present. A new set of door handles and scratch guards. About 75 bucks off ebay. The old ones were worn badly, the drivers side had no chrome left at all. The replacements chrome is fantastic, and they look like NOS, but I'm sure they are from China! Wonder what these will look like in 60 years? Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

12-05-2014, 07:23 PM	#8
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 got my new steering wheel. Hope to find time soon to install it! Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-05-2014, 08:35 PM	#9
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Nice __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

12-06-2014, 04:17 PM	#10
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Bored today changed out my tires and installed new rally caps Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

12-06-2014, 05:10 PM	#11
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I made some trim panels for the kick panels on my 51. Attached Images __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

12-17-2014, 03:50 PM	#13
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Replaced the old waterneck and upper radiator hose with new parts from Rock Auto The new thermo housing is a aluminum part that looks good on the aluminum Holly manifold. The hose is a Gates smooth molded hose for a '69 Firebird. I had to shorten it quite a bit but it worked out fine. Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

12-06-2014, 05:27 PM	#16
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 very cool! __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

12-07-2014, 02:39 AM	#17
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finally got my 50 GMC 450 running with TBI. Well, kinda. Starts and runs for short time. Troubleshot till dark. Had to quit till tomorrow. IMG_2477.JPG.jpeg Attached Images Last edited by eagleuh1; 12-07-2014 at 02:45 AM. Reason: Add pic

12-07-2014, 04:56 PM	#19
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Wired up my Lokar shifter so it won't start in gear! __________________ yoshi's 49 project

12-07-2014, 07:22 PM	#20
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 replaced a leaking fuel line Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-07-2014, 09:45 PM	#21
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Orrie G, yes, just the get it started harness. Will cut and trim, wrap when I have it running. Just separated out the unused wiring.



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12-09-2014, 06:46 PM	#22
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 new steering wheel Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-14-2014, 10:59 AM	#23
rrenner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chickamauga Posts: 69	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Wired and installed gauges. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Apache short bed

12-14-2014, 02:23 PM	#24
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,427	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 clear and cold in seattle - 39 deg. Got the truck out and went for a drive. Found the heater still works good.

12-14-2014, 02:37 PM	#25
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Welded a vent connection on to the gas fill pipe. Reviewed the to buy list. __________________ 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

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