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i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! #723040 02/21/2011 3:19 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown C c53 Shop Shark
c53 Shop Shark C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown	Think i'd rather rebuild this truck again rather than figure out how to post pic's. If i did it right here it is. If not, well...later. Thanks to cold winters, a heated shop,leverage,hydraulics, and all the help from Stovebolters. Oh yeah, I have installed the mirror and tail lights but not taking her out in the rain for another photo shoot. Thanks Stovebolt, your the greatest. Bob http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x474/c535/DSC02345.jpg

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #723044 02/21/2011 3:40 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 Janesville, Mn R Rich'sToys 'Bolter
Rich'sToys 'Bolter R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 Janesville, Mn	The pic worked. Nice looking truck! Rich 1947 Loadmaster 1947 Chev. Loadmaster 1959 Chev. Viking 40 Life is short--eat dessert first!

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #723045 02/21/2011 3:40 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 CHARLOTTE MICHIGAN G gazim Shop Shark
gazim Shop Shark G Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 CHARLOTTE MICHIGAN	U done good. 1962 Chevy Shortbox Stepside In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Image Shack

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! gazim #723059 02/21/2011 4:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Ky Z Zleviticus Wrench Fetcher
Zleviticus Wrench Fetcher Z Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Ky	Drool 52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! Zleviticus #723067 02/21/2011 4:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 melrose pk. il. P Pete52 Shop Shark
Pete52 Shop Shark P Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 melrose pk. il.	Very nice truck,Pete 1952 Chevy 3100 In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #723096 02/21/2011 5:41 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 California A AD_Pickup Shop Shark
AD_Pickup Shop Shark A Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 California	Nice truck... His twin

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #723100 02/21/2011 5:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 126 Arlington, WA E ErikDaViking Wrench Fetcher
ErikDaViking Wrench Fetcher E Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 126 Arlington, WA	Beautiful truck, man! Good job. Nice to know it IS possible to actual finish..... 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! ErikDaViking #723135 02/21/2011 9:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown C c53 Shop Shark
c53 Shop Shark C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown	Hmmm, New Guy?? I was an `Apprentice at last posting. Guess I don't gab enough.... Thanks guys, a little positive feedback from peers makes it all worthwhile. Plus the added benefit of finding a long lost twin in CA...:) Just can't help myself and already started on my "65". Erik your pic's look painfully similar of the rust repair/welding I have ahead of me...Oh well, what's any better to do...

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #723178 02/22/2011 12:03 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 Calgary, Alberta H Highflyer Shop Shark
Highflyer Shop Shark H Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 Calgary, Alberta	Beauty! Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice) \'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run. My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787. Knowledge is a wonderful thing, but ignorance means you don't know you can't do something.

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! Highflyer #723191 02/22/2011 1:10 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 66 Hampton, NJ D Dale Whitney New Guy
Dale Whitney New Guy D Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 66 Hampton, NJ	Very nice................... 1939 GMC 1953 HD PANHEAD 1930 Chevy 3 window coupe

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #723714 02/23/2011 8:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 126 Arlington, WA E ErikDaViking Wrench Fetcher
ErikDaViking Wrench Fetcher E Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 126 Arlington, WA	It was a LOT more work than I thought it owuld be, but I see the light at the end of teh cab repair tunnel now....Just finished the passenger side floor plan last night, I think one or two more good Saturdays out in the shop and I'll have the cab welding licked.... 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! Dale Whitney #724174 02/25/2011 3:05 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 SC USA W wasat again Cruising in the Passing Lane
wasat again Cruising in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 SC USA	Very nice! Wish I was that far ahead of the game, but still having fun with the great weather we have been getting. 1937 Chevy 1/2-Ton In the Gallery

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! wasat again #724198 02/25/2011 4:08 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown C c53 Shop Shark
c53 Shop Shark C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown	wasat, thanks, what works for me is try to do something every day, no matter how minor. Even if its thinking something out it keeps you tuned in. And, never set a completion date. Then its just another job. erik, yeah the metal on the 65 is more, shall we say, flimsey than the 53. Lots of extra plates and do-dads to deal with. Looks very similar to yours as far as what needs attention but don't see any show stoppers....just a little extra to deal with. Trying to get it thru sandblasting so I know what to pick up at Spring Carlisle. Hate to pay shipping if i don't have to.

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #725797 03/02/2011 4:36 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 SC USA W wasat again Cruising in the Passing Lane
wasat again Cruising in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 SC USA	Yea I am dealing with the doors right now. They always look good in primer but the run of the hand feels every ding, bump and who leaned on or shut the door with a heavy foot. I have done more sanding,feeling,adjusting,spot prime, sanding feeling...aghh. I do have to take breaks and work on something else (brakes right now) to take breather on the doors. Then I look at the bed sides and sigh. But I know I will start on the tail gate first since I have a lady that I always give fresh eggs to (free) who's dad is a pinstripe and sign painter,I have one thing I want on my tail gate (not letting the cat out of the bag)if I can get that done I will have all the inspiration I need for the rest of the project. What a great payback for the years of, home before sunset and lock us in and so many tasty fresh eggs my girls have given me all these years. Who says chickens don't pay?? 1937 Chevy 1/2-Ton In the Gallery

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #725820 03/02/2011 5:18 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 Scotland J jockbolter50 'Bolter
jockbolter50 'Bolter J Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 Scotland	Originally Posted by c53 Hmmm, New Guy?? I was an `Apprentice at last posting. Guess I don't gab enough.... Well Bob, I would say judging by the pic of your truck,you have more than served your apprenticeship.... Great job! 1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings "Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! jockbolter50 #725969 03/02/2011 8:40 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown C c53 Shop Shark
c53 Shop Shark C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown	THANK YOU !!! I didn't sandblast the frame myself and got help with the seat cover. The rest is my fault. Here's some more of her. http://s1183.photobucket.com/albums/x474/c535/

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! c53 #725972 03/02/2011 8:49 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 873 Binghamton, NY G Ghostrider Shop Shark
Ghostrider Shop Shark G Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 873 Binghamton, NY	That's quite a handsome truck. I've always liked that color...Ocean Green? What size/type tires are you running? Steve '49 3800 '52 3600 '57 3100

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! Ghostrider #725974 03/02/2011 8:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 283 Idaho, US C cameo1956 'Bolter
cameo1956 'Bolter C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 283 Idaho, US	Nice job! - it looks like a new "original". Congrats. Dale 1956 Chevy Cameo

Re: i deem'r done, well not ever, really!! Ghostrider #725976 03/02/2011 9:05 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown C c53 Shop Shark
c53 Shop Shark C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 75 MD, Hagerstown	You got it..Ocean Green, and the origonal color. Tires were a bit of a challenge. I intended to use radials all along but didn't know about the 4 1/2 inch wheels till I was ready for tires. So I said OK I'll just go back to bias. Then found out they aren't made except by specialty shops. Ended up getting 6:50-16's from Speciality Tires of America, that's the old McCreary Tire Co. Indiana, PA. Pretty reasonable but they don't sell direct..Lucky enough to have a distributor about an hour away.

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