What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 179 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Russell Ashley · 05-27-2020, 06:08 PM

Very nice job on the arm rests. How did you attach them to the doors?

**idbeast** · 05-27-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Very nice job on the arm rests. How did you attach them to the doors?

My door inserts are 1/8" plastic sheets with 1/4" foam then it is backed with 18 gauge stainless with screws going into the armrest then door clips are holding everything to the door which was drill for the push in clips.

**idbeast** · 05-29-2020, 08:38 AM

Does this count for using your truck to haul things?

**bosco** · 05-29-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

Does this count for using your truck to haul things?

Beautiful truck, and yes it does. ;0)

dsraven · 05-30-2020, 01:28 AM

Sometimes I put stuff in the box too.

Johns327 · 05-30-2020, 09:42 PM

Assembled and installed my new third brake light. I printed the mount and installed some red LEDs. It mounts low in the window but seems pretty bright. Trying to not get rear ended.

**idbeast** · 05-31-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Sometimes I put stuff in the box too.

LOL, I had stuff in the back too, that was overflow!

Rusti · 05-31-2020, 10:58 AM

Hello all
First ride!
It was a lot of fun, with some small problems which will have to be fixed but that’s the reason we do first rides to see what works and what not.

But the feeling was grate this old piece of iron being back on the road in the sun!
So long
A.

MiraclePieCo · 06-03-2020, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusti

Hello all
First ride!
It was a lot of fun, with some small problems which will have to be fixed but that’s the reason we do first rides to see what works and what not.
But the feeling was grate this old piece of iron being back on the road in the sun!
So long
A.

Congratulations Arnd. Looks like you have an empty gravel road and a beautiful day for a test run.

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evilokc · 06-05-2020, 08:56 AM

ive still been hammering away at my hood/front fender gaps. they are coming along slowly. I have the hood and driver fender sitting really nice. ive just started on the passenger side. I think I may have a bad rear cab mount.

Tempest67 · 06-05-2020, 09:57 AM

Rusti - congrats on the first ride.

Getting parts in Germany must make the project even more challenging.

Keep up the great work, and enjoy

Fitz57 · 06-06-2020, 05:28 AM

Finally got my 57 on 05 Silverado 4X4 frame going down the road. Just got it out of alignment shop. Still a few things left to do, but can drive it now without worries. Pretty happy how it turned out

**idbeast** · 06-06-2020, 09:53 AM

Looking very nice! Jim W

Black_Sheep · 06-06-2020, 12:27 PM

Took a nice long cruise and found out how easy it is to get 2nd gear scratch at WOT...

**oldman3** · 06-06-2020, 11:29 PM

Mark, with my one wheel wonder it wants to kick out a little, when it hits second...Jim

nvrdone · 06-07-2020, 06:46 PM

so I really didn't do any thing on the truck today. I did install a flat screen tv in the garage & then my wife & I sat in the truck eating popcorn & watching "Smoky & the Bandit". does that count????

la hi · 06-07-2020, 08:50 PM

Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3
so I really didn't do any thing on the truck today. I did install a flat screen tv in the garage & them my wife & I sat in the truck eating popcorn & watching "Smoky & the Bandit". does that count????

Now that's a good one!!!

la hi · 06-07-2020, 08:50 PM

Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3
so I really didn't do any thing on the truck today. I did install a flat screen tv in the garage & them my wife & I sat in the truck eating popcorn & watching "Smoky & the Bandit". does that count????

Now that's a good one!!!

evilokc · 06-07-2020, 09:45 PM

worked on my fender gap again. its so freaking hot in the garage. I need a fan badly. I have a very small gap in the front that I cant close. I think its bad sheet metal not an alignment issue. I have the front and rear of both fenders looking good but there is a small gap in the middle that I don't know how to close up. granted its small but I still want to try and close it.

MiraclePieCo · 06-07-2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by evilokc

its so freaking hot in the garage. I need a fan badly.

My truck is staying in the garage! High temps are tunning 20-30 degrees below average here. A friend went hiking yesterday and almost didn't make it out due to a snowstorm.

Here are some pics of the approaching storm, and him trying to beat feet out of the woods before he got snowed in - in JUNE for crying out loud!

evilokc · 06-08-2020, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

My truck is staying in the garage! High temps are tunning 20-30 degrees below average here. A friend went hiking yesterday and almost didn't make it out due to a snowstorm.

Here are some pics of the approaching storm, and him trying to beat feet out of the woods before he got snowed in - in JUNE for crying out loud!

it was 97 degrees with full sun and 90% humidity yesterday.

Johns327 · 06-09-2020, 10:16 PM

I had removed the cross bar between the passenger and driver side seat slides in my ‘55 to make room for the electronics and the sub woofer. So in order to move the seat forward and backward, I had to add a small tab to the passenger side slide. Not a big job, but now I can make a handle to screw on, like on the driver’s side. I don’t really plan on moving the seat (my big behind needs all the room available) and now it’s definitely a two person job, but I felt I needed to add the ability.

MARTINSR · 06-10-2020, 11:45 PM

I got my motor shipped to my house, can't wait to get it in the truck! It's going to be a while, I have a bunch of work to do first. But damn I can't wait to get it in there!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 06-11-2020, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I got my motor shipped to my house, can't wait to get it in the truck! It's going to be a while, I have a bunch of work to do first. But damn I can't wait to get it in there!
Brian

I don't understand. Was your motor still in California? If so, why didn't you just bring it with you when you moved?

Russell Ashley · 06-11-2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz57

Finally got my 57 on 05 Silverado 4X4 frame going down the road. Just got it out of alignment shop. Still a few things left to do, but can drive it now without worries. Pretty happy how it turned out

You should be happy, That's a beauty.

05-27-2020, 06:08 PM	#4451
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Very nice job on the arm rests. How did you attach them to the doors?

05-29-2020, 08:38 AM	#4453
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Does this count for using your truck to haul things? Attached Images

05-30-2020, 01:28 AM	#4455
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,334	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Sometimes I put stuff in the box too.

05-30-2020, 09:42 PM	#4456
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Assembled and installed my new third brake light. I printed the mount and installed some red LEDs. It mounts low in the window but seems pretty bright. Trying to not get rear ended. Attached Images __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

05-31-2020, 10:58 AM	#4458
Rusti Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Würzburg Germany Posts: 46	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Hello all First ride! It was a lot of fun, with some small problems which will have to be fixed but that’s the reason we do first rides to see what works and what not. But the feeling was grate this old piece of iron being back on the road in the sun! So long A.

06-05-2020, 08:56 AM	#4460
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 ive still been hammering away at my hood/front fender gaps. they are coming along slowly. I have the hood and driver fender sitting really nice. ive just started on the passenger side. I think I may have a bad rear cab mount.

06-05-2020, 09:57 AM	#4461
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Rusti - congrats on the first ride. Getting parts in Germany must make the project even more challenging. Keep up the great work, and enjoy __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-06-2020, 05:28 AM	#4462
Fitz57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Truckee Ca Posts: 54	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Finally got my 57 on 05 Silverado 4X4 frame going down the road. Just got it out of alignment shop. Still a few things left to do, but can drive it now without worries. Pretty happy how it turned out Attached Images

06-06-2020, 09:53 AM	#4463
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Looking very nice! Jim W

06-06-2020, 12:27 PM	#4464
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Took a nice long cruise and found out how easy it is to get 2nd gear scratch at WOT... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-06-2020, 11:29 PM	#4465
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Mark, with my one wheel wonder it wants to kick out a little, when it hits second...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 />

06-07-2020, 06:46 PM	#4466
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 so I really didn't do any thing on the truck today. I did install a flat screen tv in the garage & then my wife & I sat in the truck eating popcorn & watching "Smoky & the Bandit". does that count???? __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!! Last edited by nvrdone; 06-08-2020 at 10:01 AM.

06-07-2020, 08:50 PM	#4467
la hi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pagosa Springs, CO Posts: 162	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 so I really didn't do any thing on the truck today. I did install a flat screen tv in the garage & them my wife & I sat in the truck eating popcorn & watching "Smoky & the Bandit". does that count???? Now that's a good one!!!

06-07-2020, 08:50 PM	#4468
la hi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pagosa Springs, CO Posts: 162	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 so I really didn't do any thing on the truck today. I did install a flat screen tv in the garage & them my wife & I sat in the truck eating popcorn & watching "Smoky & the Bandit". does that count???? Now that's a good one!!!

06-07-2020, 09:45 PM	#4469
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 worked on my fender gap again. its so freaking hot in the garage. I need a fan badly. I have a very small gap in the front that I cant close. I think its bad sheet metal not an alignment issue. I have the front and rear of both fenders looking good but there is a small gap in the middle that I don't know how to close up. granted its small but I still want to try and close it.



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06-09-2020, 10:16 PM	#4472
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I had removed the cross bar between the passenger and driver side seat slides in my ‘55 to make room for the electronics and the sub woofer. So in order to move the seat forward and backward, I had to add a small tab to the passenger side slide. Not a big job, but now I can make a handle to screw on, like on the driver’s side. I don’t really plan on moving the seat (my big behind needs all the room available) and now it’s definitely a two person job, but I felt I needed to add the ability. Attached Images __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

06-10-2020, 11:45 PM	#4473
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got my motor shipped to my house, can't wait to get it in the truck! It's going to be a while, I have a bunch of work to do first. But damn I can't wait to get it in there! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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