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originalJD · 11-05-2009, 02:15 AM

Well, I tried to start my truck today. The starter spins but wont engage the flywheel. So I guess I'll be post here soon about installing a new starter. LOL.

sams60gmc · 11-05-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

I love this thread!!!!

I'm glad! I enjoy reading what happens everyday. Seems like its a big hit already. I think I started it a week and a half ago and 6 pages already. What do we have to do to make it a sticky??

Vernski · 11-05-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

The dash and wheels look good Vern. Which silver did you have them do the wheels in?

Hi Cap the powder coating is called prismatic super chrome, not quite as shiny as chrome but close.Here is a pic without trim ring. They covered both sides of the rim at $65. a wheel still cheaper than a new set of chromes. Thamx---vernski

Martin64 · 11-05-2009, 12:47 PM

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...the powder coating is called prismatic super chrome....

I've been wondering how the "chrome powdercoat" turns out. I've been tempted to have some motorcycle parts done up but have never seen how it turns out. I think it looks pretty good and would work fine a few items on bikes, those wheels look very nice.

jbgroby · 11-05-2009, 12:57 PM

I'm having my Hood Ornament in Chrome PC by a local shop should know something soon. When I went to the showroom, had I not been told that the 1955 Chevy HO on the table was PC'd, I'd never know it.

I'll have it done right in a year or two (lost my part-time job last month) Major SUCK-O! No real disposable (read "waste") income. I can afford this as it only ran $50.00.

markeb01 · 11-05-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Hi Cap the powder coating is called prismatic super chrome, not quite as shiny as chrome but close.Here is a pic without trim ring. They covered both sides of the rim at $65. a wheel still cheaper than a new set of chromes. Thamx---vernski

Wow those look great, almost a shame to cover that up with trim rings, but looks even better with. Personally I like the painted look with trim rings better than bare chrome rally wheels.

markeb01 · 11-05-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

(lost my part-time job last month) Major SUCK-O! No real disposable (read "waste") income.

Yep, I know that one. Forced retirement last January = zero hobby budget, and the new engine project in April came to a screaching halt.

sams60gmc · 11-05-2009, 08:44 PM

Called on a 2 stepside beds for 125 for 73 and up. Hoping this guy I work with wants one because he wants 100 for one of the beds. If I score one I'll shorten my frame and switch out the fenders for my style. Fingers crossed!

Vernski · 11-05-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Wow those look great, almost a shame to cover that up with trim rings, but looks even better with. Personally I like the painted look with trim rings better than bare chrome rally wheels.

Yeah Markb I'm going to run the trim rings as you said they look better with than bare and that's my thinking also. I have some GMC stickers on order for the center caps and I'm still undecided about the tires I looked at the Firestone's and they look good. I would like to find some reviews on them and check them out futher. Thanx---Vernski

**DPowers** · 11-06-2009, 12:29 AM

Replaced the heater core, switched to braided hose fuel line, installed flexplate cover on 350TH.

**Captainfab** · 11-06-2009, 01:55 AM

Did they put some clear on those for you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vernski

Hi Cap the powder coating is called prismatic super chrome, not quite as shiny as chrome but close.Here is a pic without trim ring. They covered both sides of the rim at $65. a wheel still cheaper than a new set of chromes. Thamx---vernski

Vernski · 11-06-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Did they put some clear on those for you?

I'm not sure I'll have to ask but I don't think so. I wonder what type of clear you would put over it if it needs it?---Vernski

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-06-2009, 01:35 PM

Kick the tires everyday....
Waiting for those bills to get payed off so I can Breathe Life back into her!

sams60gmc · 11-06-2009, 09:24 PM

I'm going to go look at those beds tomorrow. Hopefully cutting my frame in half soon!

Tx Firefighter · 11-06-2009, 10:39 PM

Fellas, you might not know this since I have usually hung out on the 67-72 section, but I have a powdercoating shop. If you get chrome powdercoating done, you must clear coat it. The finish will deteriorate quite quickly without it. Any reputable chrome shop should know to do this. It even has warnings to the fact on the labels on the container the powders comes in.

This is ultimate chrome powder with clear. It's a license plate box for a sport bumper 67-72 truck I did for another board member.

Tx Firefighter · 11-06-2009, 10:55 PM

And to respond to the thread...I did a front suspension swap on my 63 today. I used an 83 Suburban front clip with new ball joints, poly bushings, disc brake goodies, all powdercoated. I also put a sway bar on which was a pain having to drill the frame rails. I ran out of daylight on the last part though, so I just installed the bar without powdercoating it. I don't sweat it too much since it's a beater truck.

It was a full day and I am pooped.

TimE · 11-06-2009, 11:13 PM

I thought about my trucks while I was at work today...

joe231 · 11-06-2009, 11:14 PM

Nice work Kevin!

is that the stuff out from under the other truck?

Vernski · 11-07-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

I'm not sure I'll have to ask but I don't think so. I wonder what type of clear you would put over it if it needs it?---Vernski

As it turned out I called and they did clear cote them so no need to worry.Vernski

I did get my logos today and I put them on the center caps check out the pic

dropped65c20 · 11-07-2009, 12:19 AM

A little bit of body work on the door.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-07-2009, 12:56 AM

I like this thread too.

Today I (FINALLY for Gawd's sake!) picked up my '46 from the shop that rewired it. Incredibly, it was there 2-1/2 months.

I drove it home about 15 miles. I only had this truck about 2 weeks before having it flat bedded to the shop so really, I've never driven it except to test it and in/out of the driveway.

It ran well: 25-30 psi oil pressure at idle and in the 55-60 range at speed. Water temps even in slow rush hour traffic held about 175-180 degrees. Its got a large pusher fan that is manually controlled and I left it on the entire drive.

This is a pretty lightweight truck and has a 350/350 with a Jag rear end but the acceleration is good but not super impressive. From my searches online I think the rear end I have probably has the somewhat common for Jags 2.88 gears. That's very high in my opinion. Even a mild change would make a big acceleration difference.

Unfortunately, I lost one of my one-year-only '52 car hubcaps on the trip back.

The truck has no overflow tank and when I got it home it barfed a little coolant, not much but it was mildly rusty. That's gotta go.

I will not be able to work on it this weekend, but as soon as I do all the fluids, filters, belts and hoses will be changed to sort of "baseline" the truck as mine. I'll keep you guys posted and of course add pictures...

P.S. I hope the moderators don't toss me for posting about a non '47 or newer truck.

Tx Firefighter · 11-07-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Nice work Kevin!

is that the stuff out from under the other truck?

Yep. I'm cutting the pink truck up into scrap metal and parting out what I can. All of the goodies are going under this truck.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-07-2009, 04:01 PM

Just for kicks.........
I dusted today!!!!!!!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-07-2009, 04:10 PM

Sometimes I have to get on my Dad when he is working in the shop.......
What the heck??????????
Respect a mans truck!!!!!!

"What was that Boy????????"
"You Sass Mouth'in me Boy???????"

"Sir!, No Sir!!!!"
"I didn't here you Boy!!!!!"
"Sir!! No Sir!!!!!"

sams60gmc · 11-07-2009, 05:13 PM

Just paid for my stepside beds. Going to pick them up soon!

11-05-2009, 02:15 AM	#126
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well, I tried to start my truck today. The starter spins but wont engage the flywheel. So I guess I'll be post here soon about installing a new starter. LOL. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

11-05-2009, 12:57 PM	#130
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I'm having my Hood Ornament in Chrome PC by a local shop should know something soon. When I went to the showroom, had I not been told that the 1955 Chevy HO on the table was PC'd, I'd never know it. I'll have it done right in a year or two (lost my part-time job last month) Major SUCK-O! No real disposable (read "waste") income. I can afford this as it only ran $50.00. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-05-2009, 08:44 PM	#133
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Called on a 2 stepside beds for 125 for 73 and up. Hoping this guy I work with wants one because he wants 100 for one of the beds. If I score one I'll shorten my frame and switch out the fenders for my style. Fingers crossed! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-06-2009, 12:29 AM	#135
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced the heater core, switched to braided hose fuel line, installed flexplate cover on 350TH.

11-06-2009, 01:35 PM	#138
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Kick the tires everyday.... Waiting for those bills to get payed off so I can Breathe Life back into her! __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

11-06-2009, 09:24 PM	#139
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I'm going to go look at those beds tomorrow. Hopefully cutting my frame in half soon! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#140
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Fellas, you might not know this since I have usually hung out on the 67-72 section, but I have a powdercoating shop. If you get chrome powdercoating done, you must clear coat it. The finish will deteriorate quite quickly without it. Any reputable chrome shop should know to do this. It even has warnings to the fact on the labels on the container the powders comes in. This is ultimate chrome powder with clear. It's a license plate box for a sport bumper 67-72 truck I did for another board member. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-06-2009 at 10:44 PM.

11-06-2009, 10:55 PM	#141
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? And to respond to the thread...I did a front suspension swap on my 63 today. I used an 83 Suburban front clip with new ball joints, poly bushings, disc brake goodies, all powdercoated. I also put a sway bar on which was a pain having to drill the frame rails. I ran out of daylight on the last part though, so I just installed the bar without powdercoating it. I don't sweat it too much since it's a beater truck. It was a full day and I am pooped. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-06-2009 at 10:56 PM.

11-06-2009, 11:13 PM	#142
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I thought about my trucks while I was at work today... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

11-06-2009, 11:14 PM	#143
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice work Kevin! is that the stuff out from under the other truck? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-07-2009, 12:19 AM	#145
dropped65c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 32	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A little bit of body work on the door. __________________ 65 c20 - Shes's rough but she's a diamond in the rough 00 Mustang GT 07 Honda CBR600RR

11-07-2009, 12:56 AM	#146
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I like this thread too. Today I (FINALLY for Gawd's sake!) picked up my '46 from the shop that rewired it. Incredibly, it was there 2-1/2 months. I drove it home about 15 miles. I only had this truck about 2 weeks before having it flat bedded to the shop so really, I've never driven it except to test it and in/out of the driveway. It ran well: 25-30 psi oil pressure at idle and in the 55-60 range at speed. Water temps even in slow rush hour traffic held about 175-180 degrees. Its got a large pusher fan that is manually controlled and I left it on the entire drive. This is a pretty lightweight truck and has a 350/350 with a Jag rear end but the acceleration is good but not super impressive. From my searches online I think the rear end I have probably has the somewhat common for Jags 2.88 gears. That's very high in my opinion. Even a mild change would make a big acceleration difference. Unfortunately, I lost one of my one-year-only '52 car hubcaps on the trip back. The truck has no overflow tank and when I got it home it barfed a little coolant, not much but it was mildly rusty. That's gotta go. I will not be able to work on it this weekend, but as soon as I do all the fluids, filters, belts and hoses will be changed to sort of "baseline" the truck as mine. I'll keep you guys posted and of course add pictures... P.S. I hope the moderators don't toss me for posting about a non '47 or newer truck.

11-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#148
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just for kicks......... I dusted today!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

11-07-2009, 04:10 PM	#149
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Sometimes I have to get on my Dad when he is working in the shop....... What the heck?????????? Respect a mans truck!!!!!! "What was that Boy????????" "You Sass Mouth'in me Boy???????" "Sir!, No Sir!!!!" "I didn't here you Boy!!!!!" "Sir!! No Sir!!!!!" Attached Images __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 11-07-2009 at 04:13 PM.

11-07-2009, 05:13 PM	#150
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just paid for my stepside beds. Going to pick them up soon! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718



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