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Old 03-31-2012, 10:16 PM   #4901
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Had another great day. Salvaged a radiator out of a parting out vehicle this morning, then spent the day working on the truck with my son. This is something we enjoyed doing with his 67' Lemans last year and now we have this 63' 4x4 to work on this year..
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Old 03-31-2012, 10:43 PM   #4902
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Got mine running!! Last weekend I (with a lot of help from my friends) got it to turn over, and run by pouring gas in the carb. Today she started and ran and ran! Sounded SOOO good!

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Old 03-31-2012, 10:45 PM   #4903
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cut and fabricated metal for the radiator support
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Old 03-31-2012, 11:11 PM   #4904
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Nicely done Boat!!
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Old 04-01-2012, 12:06 AM   #4905
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Got mine running!! Last weekend I (with a lot of help from my friends) got it to turn over, and run by pouring gas in the carb. Today she started and ran and ran! Sounded SOOO good!

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Nice job Jason.

Boat,
Like Jason said....


Love the BB VeeSix....

Noted the ridgid fuel line....One engine fire ....and you're a fan.
Looks and sounds great.

Boat...
Like Jason said...very nice.
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Old 04-01-2012, 12:28 AM   #4906
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Started polishing the Custom Cab panel and did some sanding on the wood I put in almost 15 years ago to try and salvage.

Also got a line on a 383 w/ T400 to drop in and found out the new tank was ready to get a liner and the new radiator was good to go.
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Started polishing the Custom Cab panel and did some sanding on the wood I put in almost 15 years ago to try and salvage.

Also got a line on a 383 w/ T400 to drop in and found out the new tank was ready to get a liner and the new radiator was good to go.
What did you use to polish your Custom Cab panel? i polished one and it looks great but the other still is dull and scummy looking
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Old 04-01-2012, 12:57 AM   #4908
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Installed plugs to block off heater hose ports, bled the brakes and drove the truck to my buddy's shop so I can start welding in the door post.

I also picked up an electric fan from a yard sale for $10. Gonna build a mount and wire it up tomorrow.

All in all, a good day.

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So far I've only done a portion of one and it's turned out great so far. I've just got a polishing wheel that I borrowed from a buddy... it cuts down on time a LOT (but it does get quite messy).
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My first post here. Picked up a 62 LWB for 300 bucks a few months back. Been working on it as a weekend project.
Anyway today got to taping it off so I could get primer shot. But as I started lost the motor on my air compressor. I took the bezels from the rear lights and front turns and tried to clean them up but tthey were in to bad a shape. What I done there was to rattle can them black to go with the Hugger orange that the truck will be painted.
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So far I've only done a portion of one and it's turned out great so far. I've just got a polishing wheel that I borrowed from a buddy... it cuts down on time a LOT (but it does get quite messy).
...pm me for that street sign.....my buddy would flip
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Old 04-01-2012, 02:18 AM   #4912
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Well I got the 401M off the wooden crate and transferred it to the engine stand. Will start to clean, detail and paint it. That thing is heavy, but I do like me some GMC V-6's. I did add an extra big piece of wood in front; after this photo, for more support.
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Old 04-01-2012, 08:47 AM   #4913
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I did the front brace too, Although my stand was custom built and designed for heavy motors, I did not trust the grade 8 bolts I got from Home Depot. Who knows where THEY where made.
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Old 04-01-2012, 09:53 AM   #4914
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I finished my rear disk brake conversion after i got my calipers back from powder coat and it looks great.If I knew how to post a picture I would.
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Old 04-01-2012, 01:25 PM   #4915
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LOL That's just a sign I "found" that originally said COUNTRY and modified it.
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Old 04-01-2012, 02:48 PM   #4916
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well i got a few things yesterday! i shortened my column and stripped the paint
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Old 04-01-2012, 02:52 PM   #4917
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as of today i painted some stuff and i still have to prime the inner door panels again, i'll have everything finally painted tuesday that goes on the inside!!
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Old 04-01-2012, 03:39 PM   #4918
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Chad, does that piece mount to the driver inner fender? Obviously it looks like something goes there... but I could never find that piece for my truck.
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Old 04-01-2012, 07:17 PM   #4919
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1966chevypu, yes thats the piece!
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Old 04-01-2012, 08:51 PM   #4921
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I had plans to do the wood bed floor but I ended up fitting the left front fender and working on that most ogf the day, Im still having isues with my new 600 cfm holley avenger carb it seems to idle okay but once I put it in gear and it stalls or I can lunge forward has if I was taking of it just stops HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 04-01-2012, 08:52 PM   #4922
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1966chevypu, yes thats the piece!
Damnit... I'm gonna have to see if I can track that piece down now.

Went out today and removed the original power steering and installed a new upgraded one. But still need the center bar since what I had won't work.
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Old 04-01-2012, 08:55 PM   #4923
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Worked on the tail lights and the oil coiler so it will clear the grill. Measured and looked at the inner fenders to get an idea on how to trim them down some more and look factory.. I think I have a plan...
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Old 04-01-2012, 09:19 PM   #4924
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Old 04-01-2012, 11:16 PM   #4925
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I feel like a slacker!

I only got the brackets made for mounting an electric fan.

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