getting back into the swing of things - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jamis · 01-03-2006, 09:15 PM

It was about time to start back up on the roadster after a long 6 month hiatus, thanks to a busy hurricane season &%#@&*^%.
Sanded down the front of the dash, smoothed the top of the dash and did some more work on the windshield pillars and primed.
It was hard getting back into working on it, my first vacation since last summer and I decided to work on the truck. Lets see how the rest of the week pans out. I need to make a parts run to Mothertruckers.

68haywagon · 01-03-2006, 10:33 PM

Looks good

Mike

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-03-2006, 10:37 PM

That baby is cleaner than Kleenex!!

matthufham · 01-03-2006, 10:42 PM

awesome! you went to the trouble of dutting the dash for a radio, how about filling those old knob spots so it's smooth, they show in the end.

67Fleet · 01-03-2006, 10:43 PM

Lookin good Jamis. Where in FL are you? Gonna go to the Super Chevy show in Bradenton next month?

krue · 01-03-2006, 10:44 PM

Looks good to me.

Botietruck · 01-03-2006, 11:02 PM

Smoov, looks good, keep the pics coming!!

**Hart_Rod** · 01-03-2006, 11:14 PM

Jamison,

Looks good, how the flying going?

Rob

72MARIO · 01-04-2006, 12:43 AM

Hey it's about time. Just kidding the progress looks good.

Remember how I was going to get the intake from you ? Well it eneded up being to big of a cam and a bad timing chain. Now I can get 9 mpg out of it with the new cam at least it runs good.

jamis · 01-04-2006, 08:44 AM

Thanks guys

@Mario
Glad you got it fixed. Is that a pic of your truck in the avatar? I need to see some current pics of that!

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

Where in FL are you? Gonna go to the Super Chevy show in Bradenton next month?

I’m in Naples, didn’t know about the show, but I will be there unless it gets rained out like last year. Man I was pissed about the rain out. Went to the Morosso All Chevy show but it wasn’t half as good as the Super Chevy Shows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

awesome! you went to the trouble of dutting the dash for a radio, how about filling those old knob spots so it's smooth, they show in the end.

The radio bezel covers those up or they would have been done like you say.

72MARIO · 01-04-2006, 09:48 AM

Yep that's the truck. It's B-Day was July 15th. The tranny blew up mid september. I still have not found anyone that can make a good 700R up here.

Hope you dont mind if I post the pitcures here.

jamis · 01-04-2006, 10:35 AM

Man thats a sexy looking truck, I dont know if the pictures should be saved to my tuck files or under hot porn.......
I see you went with the midwest mounts after all.....I should have done the same.

72MARIO · 01-04-2006, 01:29 PM

They worked out really well. Besides the total of $180 Cdn with taxes and shipping. Thanks for the lead on them.

I love the fact that they are poly no motor twist exists.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-05-2006, 11:47 AM

When/where is the Bradenton Show?

Rob

shifty · 01-05-2006, 12:01 PM

I'd like to know too, my parents live in Bradenton. If I can get the truck running, I'd like to drive down!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-05-2006, 07:24 PM

Have been wondering where you been seems like you chpped the top off the cab and then dissapeared..

matthufham · 01-05-2006, 08:36 PM

i've got another question. you've shaved the defrosts, and no a/c outlets, and it also appears the firewall is shaved (or masked off) where the heater box goes and the kickpanel vents are gone. are you going to be running anything for temperature control? probably not because roadsters have no roofs, but you have the heater control's hole still in the dash. what's going there?

jamis · 01-06-2006, 10:19 AM

matthufham.
Its a top less roadster, no temprature control, no defrost or fan etc. The only thing I need is a mask and snorkel for the rainy days. It was a crazzy idea of mine followed by a dare from one of the members....I wont mention any names to protect the innocent

for all the boys in the south who would like to go to the show............................see you there

Bradenton Motorsports Park will host a Super Chevy Show on the weekend of February 10-11-12. The track is located at 21000 State Road 64, Bradenton, Florida 34212, just nine miles east of I-75 at Exit 220.

jamis · 01-06-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Have been wondering where you been seems like you chpped the top off the cab and then dissapeared..

Work kept me too busy to work on my truck......and I got a little disgusted after I tried to fill in my cowl like you did and turned it into a pretzel......I guess the next one I will have to be more patient

**Yukon Jack** · 01-06-2006, 10:31 AM

Looking great!

01-03-2006, 09:15 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	getting back into the swing of things It was about time to start back up on the roadster after a long 6 month hiatus, thanks to a busy hurricane season &%#@&^%. Sanded down the front of the dash, smoothed the top of the dash and did some more work on the windshield pillars and primed. It was hard getting back into working on it, my first vacation since last summer and I decided to work on the truck. Lets see how the rest of the week pans out. I need to make a parts run to Mothertruckers. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:13 AM.*

01-03-2006, 10:33 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: getting back into the swing of things Looks good Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold Last edited by 68haywagon; 01-03-2006 at 10:33 PM.

01-03-2006, 10:37 PM	#3
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: getting back into the swing of things That baby is cleaner than Kleenex!! __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-03-2006, 10:42 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: getting back into the swing of things awesome! you went to the trouble of dutting the dash for a radio, how about filling those old knob spots so it's smooth, they show in the end.

01-03-2006, 10:43 PM	#5
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: getting back into the swing of things Lookin good Jamis. Where in FL are you? Gonna go to the Super Chevy show in Bradenton next month? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

01-03-2006, 10:44 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: getting back into the swing of things Looks good to me. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-03-2006, 11:02 PM	#7
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: getting back into the swing of things Smoov, looks good, keep the pics coming!! __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

01-03-2006, 11:14 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: getting back into the swing of things Jamison, Looks good, how the flying going? Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-04-2006, 12:43 AM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: getting back into the swing of things Hey it's about time. Just kidding the progress looks good. Remember how I was going to get the intake from you ? Well it eneded up being to big of a cam and a bad timing chain. Now I can get 9 mpg out of it with the new cam at least it runs good. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-04-2006, 09:48 AM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: getting back into the swing of things Yep that's the truck. It's B-Day was July 15th. The tranny blew up mid september. I still have not found anyone that can make a good 700R up here. Hope you dont mind if I post the pitcures here. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-04-2006, 10:35 AM	#12
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: getting back into the swing of things Man thats a sexy looking truck, I dont know if the pictures should be saved to my tuck files or under hot porn....... I see you went with the midwest mounts after all.....I should have done the same. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-04-2006, 01:29 PM	#13
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: getting back into the swing of things They worked out really well. Besides the total of $180 Cdn with taxes and shipping. Thanks for the lead on them. I love the fact that they are poly no motor twist exists. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-05-2006, 11:47 AM	#14
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: getting back into the swing of things When/where is the Bradenton Show? Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-05-2006, 12:01 PM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: getting back into the swing of things I'd like to know too, my parents live in Bradenton. If I can get the truck running, I'd like to drive down! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-05-2006, 07:24 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: getting back into the swing of things Have been wondering where you been seems like you chpped the top off the cab and then dissapeared.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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01-05-2006, 08:36 PM	#17
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: getting back into the swing of things i've got another question. you've shaved the defrosts, and no a/c outlets, and it also appears the firewall is shaved (or masked off) where the heater box goes and the kickpanel vents are gone. are you going to be running anything for temperature control? probably not because roadsters have no roofs, but you have the heater control's hole still in the dash. what's going there? Last edited by matthufham; 01-05-2006 at 08:36 PM.

01-06-2006, 10:19 AM	#18
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: getting back into the swing of things matthufham. Its a top less roadster, no temprature control, no defrost or fan etc. The only thing I need is a mask and snorkel for the rainy days. It was a crazzy idea of mine followed by a dare from one of the members....I wont mention any names to protect the innocent for all the boys in the south who would like to go to the show............................see you there Bradenton Motorsports Park will host a Super Chevy Show on the weekend of February 10-11-12. The track is located at 21000 State Road 64, Bradenton, Florida 34212, just nine miles east of I-75 at Exit 220. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 01-06-2006 at 10:29 AM.

01-06-2006, 10:31 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: getting back into the swing of things Looking great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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