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I've used pump sprayers to keep an engine running for a few minutes.

These work for you?

Not sure. What do they measure across? Or what year are they from?

They are from a 51 chevy 3100.

I think they will. How much do you want for them?

If you can use them you can have them, you pay the shipping. They are used. You can PM me your name and address.

I will measure them tomorrow and let you know so you can be sure.

Thank you. That's so kind of you.😄

Looks like 5 1/4.

R&S and Crummy, Glad to see you both are making great progress on your trucks!

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It'd be best to take further conversations about parts deals already in discussion to PMs, or request to buy/offers to sell things to the appropriate Swap Meet Forum.

Thanks!

will do

This is where the glass fits.

Sorry about that.

Just beware, If the tank is used it will need to be cleaned out and treated to prevent more rust from forming. My tank in my ‘52 was not leaking and looked pretty good inside aside from a few what appeared to be surface rust. When I checked what it would take to get the tank clean enough to treat plus the cost of the treatment, I bought a new tank. They’re not that expensive, mine was just over two hundred.

Just another option!

The front is coming together nicely.
Got the new door latches and strikers in.
They'll have to be adjusted again, after we put the new door seals in. Soon it will be the new windows and felt.
I hear that can be interesting.
This is the good side.
The other side isn't as far.

Looking good!

Thank you.

When you get it going, take it to the Tahuya Day Parade!

Funny thing, I had never heard of that before. I just looked it up. Might do that.

Just took pictures of the progress. She's far from done, but what an improvement!

Looking Great!

I love the way you cleaned up the shop for the "after" photo.

That's a different part of the shop. He moved the truck. 😆😆
The truck is turned about a 1/4 turn counter clock wise.

Thank you.

Looking good! Do the guys use a spray gun or rattle cans? They did an awesome job.

The husband is using a rattle can. It looks nice, until you get close. There is a bunch of body work to be done. He just did primer to keep it from rusting more.
My husband is a rush man and my son is a perfectionist. Not a very good combo for projects. My son understands it's my husband's project, so he keeps quiet about a lot of things. He's pretty smart! 😂😂

Nice to see the progress. Keep up the good work 👍👍

Started the wood for the bed.
Got it fitted, now going to take them out, stain them and seal them.
Being from the Nothewest, we opted for pine.
I love knotty pine!

Did a stain on the wood. Going to add a good clear to protect it. He did go over the light areas again. I'll post pictures when the bed is finished.

You guys are really moving along on *your* truck.

It's just a "distance" fix. It looks good from a distance. 😆😆😆
Next winter we might get fixing it up better.
We haven't done much inside yet. That will be fun!.

He's convinced now to buy a new one. The used one has too much stuff coming out of it.

It's been a while. Had a lot of things going on. Was a bit busy recently with a litter of English bulldog puppies. I still have two boys that need new homes. They keep my pretty busy.

Just ordered suspension parts and a gas tank. Going to get back to work on our project. Will be adding new pictures soon.

Does that mean pictures of the puppies, too.

Here you go.

You said earlier that the truck was rattle-can painted. May I ask, about how many cans did it take. Also, love the puppies. Looks like they're really enjoying the weather. Really trying for that suntan!!

S2

I really don't know how many cans my husband used.
I can tell you this, at one store he bought what they had
Don't remember how many it was.

Glad to see that your back on the radar. Life can pile up rather quickly sometimes!

Good luck with the truck.

We received a few of the parts we ordered, but are waiting on a couple that are back ordered.
The hubby installed a couple things.
The picture of the truck was with the lowering leaf springs in stalled. I need to get another with the front lowered too.
He hasn't gotten everything to finish the lowering yet, but thought I'd finally add new pictures.
Any suggestions for where to get the best deal on the bed strips?

I need to purchase bed strips also. I'm looking a plain steel to paint from LMC truck. I have had good luck with there parts thus far. I need to get started on my box. Summer so busy.