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SCOTI · 03-18-2007, 10:42 PM

I worked late Thurs & Fri night & had to go back in for half the day on Sat & we went to see the movie '300'.

Today, I worked on some new shock brackets for the rear of my 68. Let's just say it's a good thing I don't do this for a living 'cause I would have to work 12hrs to do 8hrs worth of work

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I also found out it's better to have the actual shocks you plan to use when fabricating relocation brackets. It appears that I should not have used the Monroes from ART because the Bilsteins that are being installed in the front have 1.5" of more travel. I guess I'll redo the fronts.....

Eyegore · 03-18-2007, 11:45 PM

Brakes!!! New master cylinder and booster finally found the problem with the brake lights staying on- the old trailer braking system, short somewhere in the after market connection, removed everything bled the system down- now I can stop.

KMK454 · 03-19-2007, 12:29 AM

Installed a Gaylords custom Fiberglass bedlid and custom bedrug... still needs some fine adjusting to get the fit perfect and the locking mechanism perfect, but 99% done for now. Also detailed the 'vette and took some other 'vette friends to crash a rustang party...

69face · 03-19-2007, 02:43 AM

1987 Shortwide, dude sell the daily driver and keep both. jk sell the truck!

1987 Shortwide · 03-19-2007, 08:48 AM

What sucks the most is that I won't be able to get 1/3 of the investment I have in it, back out.

I'm probably up around the 20K mark.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-19-2007, 09:35 AM

Worked on my '68 a little and finished molding my new gauges into my '47 International.

Began stripping my '68 down as I am going to sell the front suspension off it and swap frames and stuff.

Tink · 03-19-2007, 11:00 AM

Put front calipers and pads on the 85... still pulls the the right, so probably should replace the hoses too.

1987 Shortwide · 03-19-2007, 12:35 PM

I think I've got most of the info included... Am I crazy on my price?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=1511

KMK454 · 03-19-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

I think I've got most of the info included... Am I crazy on my price?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=1511

Maybe, maybe not. A customized project vehicle is always a hard sell mostly due to the tiny market appeal because not everyone may want what you have done to the car.

An incomplete project is an even harder sell...

I don't know the value of the parts you put into it, so I can't comment on the accuracy. If you can gamble and sit on the truck for some time, then eventually someone will show up; but if you're on a deadline to sell, prepare to feel the pain...

boatpuller · 03-19-2007, 02:13 PM

took it out and drove the wheels off it....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-19-2007, 08:49 PM

Keep your dads car and sell the truck even though it suxs I think it will work out for the best.

1987 Shortwide · 03-19-2007, 08:53 PM

Well, thinking this whole thing over today helped me out a little bit. I decided this... The truck started from nothing and came all this way because of what I made it. Why can't I do the exact same thing in 20 years? I know what I want out of it, I know what final product I have envisioned, that picture will never NEVER leave my head. I can build the exact same truck that I am building now, anytime. My dad's car is gone when it's gone, and I don't really want to see that happen.

Pyrotechnic · 03-20-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

Well, thinking this whole thing over today helped me out a little bit. I decided this... The truck started from nothing and came all this way because of what I made it. Why can't I do the exact same thing in 20 years? I know what I want out of it, I know what final product I have envisioned, that picture will never NEVER leave my head. I can build the exact same truck that I am building now, anytime. My dad's car is gone when it's gone, and I don't really want to see that happen.

That would be my choice too. Thats a sweet car and while you might feel bad letting go of the truck at first I think when you sit in the drivers seat of that car you'll feel just as good as you did before.

1987 Shortwide · 03-20-2007, 05:01 PM

GOOD NEWS!

My dad and I had a talk on the phone last night about the whole situation. He told me not to sell the truck and take a huge loss. He assured me that if someone was interested enough to slap down green for the impala, he would come to me first. If I want it then he will work with me to get it. In a nutshell, he promised that the car would not go anywhere without my approval. Nothing would make me happier than to have both vehicles in 30 years, so maybe it'll be a dream come true.

With that said, the build continues!

jr2 · 03-20-2007, 05:51 PM

EXCELLENT!!! I'm happy for ya...

bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 07:16 PM

That rocks Steven...absolutely cool!!

03-18-2007, 10:42 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,097	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 I worked late Thurs & Fri night & had to go back in for half the day on Sat & we went to see the movie '300'. Today, I worked on some new shock brackets for the rear of my 68. Let's just say it's a good thing I don't do this for a living 'cause I would have to work 12hrs to do 8hrs worth of work . I also found out it's better to have the *actual shocks* you plan to use when fabricating relocation brackets. It appears that I should not have used the Monroes from ART because the Bilsteins that are being installed in the front have 1.5" of more travel. I guess I'll redo the fronts..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 03-18-2007 at 10:42 PM.

03-18-2007, 11:45 PM	#2
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Brakes!!! New master cylinder and booster finally found the problem with the brake lights staying on- the old trailer braking system, short somewhere in the after market connection, removed everything bled the system down- now I can stop. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-19-2007, 12:29 AM	#3
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Installed a Gaylords custom Fiberglass bedlid and custom bedrug... still needs some fine adjusting to get the fit perfect and the locking mechanism perfect, but 99% done for now. Also detailed the 'vette and took some other 'vette friends to crash a rustang party... __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

03-19-2007, 02:43 AM	#4
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 1987 Shortwide, dude sell the daily driver and keep both. jk sell the truck! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

03-19-2007, 08:48 AM	#5
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 What sucks the most is that I won't be able to get 1/3 of the investment I have in it, back out. I'm probably up around the 20K mark. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-19-2007, 09:35 AM	#6
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Worked on my '68 a little and finished molding my new gauges into my '47 International. Began stripping my '68 down as I am going to sell the front suspension off it and swap frames and stuff.

03-19-2007, 11:00 AM	#7
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Put front calipers and pads on the 85... still pulls the the right, so probably should replace the hoses too. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

03-19-2007, 12:35 PM	#8
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 I think I've got most of the info included... Am I crazy on my price? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=1511 __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-19-2007, 02:13 PM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 took it out and drove the wheels off it.... __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-19-2007, 08:49 PM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Keep your dads car and sell the truck even though it suxs I think it will work out for the best. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-19-2007, 08:53 PM	#12
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Well, thinking this whole thing over today helped me out a little bit. I decided this... The truck started from nothing and came all this way because of what I made it. Why can't I do the exact same thing in 20 years? I know what I want out of it, I know what final product I have envisioned, that picture will never NEVER leave my head. I can build the exact same truck that I am building now, anytime. My dad's car is gone when it's gone, and I don't really want to see that happen. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-20-2007, 05:01 PM	#14
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 GOOD NEWS! My dad and I had a talk on the phone last night about the whole situation. He told me not to sell the truck and take a huge loss. He assured me that if someone was interested enough to slap down green for the impala, he would come to me first. If I want it then he will work with me to get it. In a nutshell, he promised that the car would not go anywhere without my approval. Nothing would make me happier than to have both vehicles in 30 years, so maybe it'll be a dream come true. With that said, the build continues! __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-20-2007, 05:51 PM	#15
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 EXCELLENT!!! I'm happy for ya... __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 That rocks Steven...absolutely cool!! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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