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  • jr@macjr@mac
    ...and my wifes dad has a project as well. This belonged to his dad. 


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  • Silver1omoSilver1omo
    That is a sweet, sweet ride.
  • jr@macjr@mac

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  • 6thplanet6thplanet
    What is that, a glorified fuel leak on top of the engine? ;)
  • jr@macjr@mac
    6thplanet said:
    What is that, a glorified fuel leak on top of the engine? ;)
    I don't see a Holley anywhere...
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    Guess what I boughted today?
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  • ani_101ani_101
    Those look GooD!!!
  • isaeagle4031isaeagle4031
    Love the classics! What size?
  • jr@macjr@mac
    Close to factory - 15x8. 

    This should be pretty streetable by DDIY. Leaving my mechanics very soon and headed to tire/suspension/alignment shop next. Needs about 2" taken off the height on both ends and just need to check overall undercarriage health etc. Then the major mechanicals are done and I can start the nickle and dime shit-list lol. 
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  • isaeagle4031isaeagle4031
    I like it! The little stuff can add up quick. But it will be worth it in the end!
  • jr@macjr@mac
    Next major investment is a Retrosound deck and some kickpanels to get some tunes. 

    In the meantime, got a myriad small items to fix... 

    Heater motor bad - requires removal of a hood hinge or inner fender. 

    Heater controls seized up. 

    Incorrect grill. 

    Missing various chrome/other trim.

    The list will be lengthy, I am sure.  

    You know a truck in its 40's is a lot like a guy in his 40's. 
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  • R-CarpenterR-Carpenter
    I can nickel plate if needed. Size is limited tho.

  • kennykkennyk
    Hmmmmmmm........ nickel plated truck.............
    ............. could you hum a few bars.
  • R-CarpenterR-Carpenter
    Butler Nickel. Interesting history behind it.
    But really, switches gauge rings, stuff like that.
  • jr@macjr@mac
    Roman - I plan on taking you up on that, I believe. It will be a while, like next fall before it goes into hibernation for the winter.
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  • PWRRYDPWRRYD
    I also can nickel, hard chrome, zinc, cadmium, and phosphate steel and stainless parts, as well as anodize and chem film aluminum parts.  Part size limited to 6' x 4' x 2'.  We do high end plating for aerospace and the military.
  • 6thplanet6thplanet
    PWR, so you can get small batch parts anodized? If so what's like an average cost of two aluminum pieces 5"x7"X1.25" in black?
  • R-CarpenterR-Carpenter
    PWRRYD said:
    I also can nickel, hard chrome, zinc, cadmium, and phosphate steel and stainless parts, as well as anodize and chem film aluminum parts.  Part size limited to 6' x 4' x 2'.  We do high end plating for aerospace and the military.
    I am jealous! My set up is a 6"x8' PVC pipe with small chemical pump, 10 amp rectifier and 800watt titanium heater.
  • ani_101ani_101
    6thplanet said:
    PWR, so you can get small batch parts anodized? If so what's like an average cost of two aluminum pieces 5"x7"X1.25" in black?
    I am interested in this too...
  • jr@macjr@mac
    ... in the meantime, Roman, I am doing cabinet drawings for a project that will likely require CNC work....
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  • ani_101ani_101
    If it is not too complex I can get it for you too. I have access till April end to the CNC.
  • jr@macjr@mac
    Good to know, Ani. 
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  • jr@macjr@mac

    Shes running. 
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  • 6thplanet6thplanet
    Sweet! Gotta do something with those manifolds!
  • jr@macjr@mac
    Maybe someday. 
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  • Nicholas_23Nicholas_23
    Those old center dump manifolds actually flow pretty decent. Maybe bead blast em and squirt them with some high temp gray paint. 
  • PWRRYDPWRRYD
    Or go with some Kook's stainless steel long tubes.  They're only about a grand :astonished: 
  • R-CarpenterR-Carpenter
    CNC bend?
  • jr@macjr@mac

    Home (for now). Still gotta go to the alignment/tire shop. That is brother Nick photo bombing. 
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  • Nicholas_23Nicholas_23
    Pretty nice truck. Saw the rims that will be going it and will be a nice touch. I should've gave a cheesier smile.
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