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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 | I have been working on my 51 sub for about 7 years now. But you know I think if I had good replacement parts it would be done now. It looks like to me All PARTS are just as bad or worse then the old ones. And then you have to return the things only after someone on the other end tells you are nuts. will send some pix just as soon as I can get my grandson to help. GETTING CLOSE Jack | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 | No,Jack. Youre not the only one. Weve all been there probably too many times than we care to mention.
Hang in there,,it'll all fall together someday soon.
Good Luck, | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | jm1327: stay with it because it gives the rest of us hope. I've been on my panel for 2 years now and still counting....for a loooong time I'm afraid. We all love to see pictures so bring them on. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Don't succumb to the seven year itch, Jack. Bit by bit it will come together. Mabye your grandson will help you with it.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Dont lose hope. Just think about how much fun you will have cruising when its all done! We're pulling for you! 
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | Jim1327, hang in there. I bought my 49 sub in 2002 and have been working on it for 6 years. The only reason I work a part time job is to finance the truck. I too have "hit the wall" in this endeavor but managed to work through it. The closer I get to being finished the more I feel like working on it and it's almost done. Like I said hang in there. It WILL happen. Weeds | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Seems to me we all have "walls" at different times. I have had my 49 for about ten years and have encountered about three- four "walls' that caused me to pause for a year or so. Once I renegaged the wall that I didn't know how to accomplish weren't that tough.Like toomany 2 count I have had "bourbon" running and have driven on 4-5 occasions which is a huge emotional lift even if it is just around the block. With any luck 2008 will find an inspection tag and license plate on the old gal. Keep plugging and you will make it.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 31 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 31 | jm1327, I don't think it is at all unusual for someone to hit a wall. I spent years deciding what to build. Years ago I saw a dark green Sub and wanted it in the worst way. It came up for sale and was gone as was my dream. I found one about 4 years ago and its been in my mind ever since. It has a great grille! But is going to need a lot of work every where else. Hang in there you'll eventually get er done! Weeds, I have a couple of questions for you, Where did you get the rear cab corners? Both of mine are shot and need to be replaced. Is there anywhere to get rear fenders? I assume an AD pickup is different. You have pictures of your body lifted in the air, any idea what the body weighs? What size ceiling joists are you lifting on, or do you have extra support?
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