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Interesting Keith to know. The front one that goes thru the a pillar will probably need some new stuff. thanks
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Been busy on the truck
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https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4379582f46.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...00f49885e3.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...55faec0411.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...bbfc5d95fa.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...84a0ca9a13.jpg Hi gang. Been busy doing little stuff on the truck. Worked on all the spots and signal lights. 2 spots will be back up light, 1 'A" pillar on the left side, and 2 6' red Signal lights for the front bumper. Took them all apart, cleaned them up on the buffer, added new wiring. The 6' red ones will have to be painted. Chrome is shot. Then took apart my mirrors. All the arms will be painted silver, but I was pleased to find that the actual mirrors were stainless steel, with 61 years of paint on them. I cleaned them up and they came out ok. I will have to get all new door handles. they work, but are really pitted up and look like doodoo Then I temporarily mounted my doors. (thanks Charlie ) I will drill the alignment holes tomorrow. |
I used my axle cribbing blocks
I used my axle cribbing blocks to help align the door. Along with some 1 by and door shims, it helped getting the alignment right.
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Looking good!
Originally Posted by JimG1098
(Post 15335864)
I used my axle cribbing blocks to help align the door. Along with some 1 by and door shims, it helped getting the alignment right.
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Hey Harrier,
Sometimes, it feels like my whole build is a Jenga lol |
Looking good Jim,
That's a heck of a stack of blocks and shims. You're a patient man....lol Its paying off, things are looking great. Those mirrors came out looking nice. Bobby |
Thanks Bobby. I just finished the drivers door. I got my margins as close as I could. I'll try to get the pilot holes done tomorrow. Doors open ans shut good.
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Painting some more parts
Hi Gang. Been painting some more parts. Doing a few mock up placements.
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FAT FINGERS
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Getting some wood, diamond plate and booster reel
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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3606a027d3.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5449da7751.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...de925ee5f0.jpg Hi Gang, Been having a good couple of weeks. I purchased my bed wood. It is Cypress and started finishing it today. I also got some diamond plate for a few places and also installed my booster reel. Hopefully, I will have the bed floor in this week or next. the spar varnish is a little tough to dry in this humidity. |
I had the polished SS bed strips custom made by Mar-k out of OK. The wood, I got from a cool lumber place near here in Hurlock MD. He goes down to LA to get it.
The diamond plate is also custom cut to order by Metals Depot. |
Bed wood supports and clamps
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5f60b17850.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a279e27c96.jpg The support for the bed wood is 1 x 2 Alum channel. It is attached to the frame rails with beam clamps. The Almu channel also came from Metals Depot. |
Grand daughter on the fire truck
Hi gang,
Shot a few short videos on our grand daughter Keira ridding on the fire truck |
Looks awesome!
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Great videos!!!!
Thanks for sharing those |
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