GREAT PROJECT BRAD...!

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I fired up Ol Blue and let it run a while. The cat decided to inspect the interior, or hoped for a ride. After a thorough crawl around, Tabby decided the ham I was eating was a be deal. Brad

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Originally posted by rinemb

I fired up Ol Blue and let it run a while. The cat decided to inspect the interior, or hoped for a ride. After a thorough crawl around, Tabby decided the ham I was eating was a be deal. Brad

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The car wash product I used removed some oxidation with a microfiber covered sponge and no elbow grease.  I have used up my elbow grease,  so either wash again using a scour pad and wrist grease, or a chemical wash to remove oxidation? Brad

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Originally posted by rinemb

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Originally posted by rinemb

I fired up Ol Blue and let it run a while. The cat decided to inspect the interior, or hoped for a ride. After a thorough crawl around, Tabby decided the ham I was eating was a be deal. Brad

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The car wash product I used removed some oxidation with a microfiber covered sponge and no elbow grease.  I have used up my elbow grease,  so either wash again using a scour pad and wrist grease, or a chemical wash to remove oxidation? Brad

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Spray paint gun.....

WD 40 SCRUB DOWN THEN WASH WITH DAWN ULTRA

I took Ol Blue out for its first drive in 15+ years. I know the brakes will need a lot of attention they braked ok early in drive then even though brake pedal felt strong, but brakes did not bite. Second, the clutch was a bit bumpy on the first shift each time on this 4-speed. That, or my stick/shifting is way out of practice? Brad

Progress...?

I am building a flow chart of spring projects on Ol Blue. Then I need to order a lot of parts. In the meantime I am doing little things weather permitting. (With the brakes out on am not driving it further than out of the garage). I got my heavier than what I was allowed to lift after my hernia surgery) bed mat. It is 1/2 thick made from pulverized used tires. I cut it to fit and layed it in the bed. Not even a Kansas wind will blow that thing away. Then I just painted the grill, gray back supports with red grill fins that match my wheels and interior. Ok, ok, no more red!
Below is bed mat before/after, and follow post grill before/after. Brad

The fresh painted grill. Before/after. Brad

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Originally posted by STUD figmo Al

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Originally posted by rinemb

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Originally posted by rinemb

I fired up Ol Blue and let it run a while. The cat decided to inspect the interior, or hoped for a ride. After a thorough crawl around, Tabby decided the ham I was eating was a be deal. Brad

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The car wash product I used removed some oxidation with a microfiber covered sponge and no elbow grease.  I have used up my elbow grease,  so either wash again using a scour pad and wrist grease, or a chemical wash to remove oxidation? Brad

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Spray paint gun.....  snarky 

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First, wait for summer.

Then, Comet cleanser with scotch brite pads, stiff brushes and water followed by a Laquer thinner wipe down.  note: This is a good time to deep clean the rubber window seals.

And, put tractor paint or Rustoleum with hardener into the "Spray paint gun..."

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I am building a flow chart of spring projects on Ol Blue. Then I need to order a lot of parts. In the meantime I am doing little things weather permitting. (With the brakes out on am not driving it further than out of the garage). I got my heavier than what I was allowed to lift after my hernia surgery) bed mat. It is 1/2 thick made from pulverized used tires. I cut it to fit and layed it in the bed. Not even a Kansas wind will blow that thing away. Then I just painted the grill, gray back supports with red grill fins that match my wheels and interior. Ok, ok, no more red!
Below is bed mat before/after, and follow post grill before/after. Brad

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I think you ...NEED....

ARed gas cap... :0)

Btw...

I really like the red... :0)

The red grill on the old painted body kind of reminds me of many of my old friends who got a new set of teeth. It will take a while to get used to it. ;-) When I get the body de-oxidized, cleaned and a protective coat of "whatever" on it, the contrast will be less stark.
brad

nice grill ,,,, she's a beaut !!!!!!

Thanks. I am getting ready to take it to my old mechanic where his son has taken over, but dad and lad are still both there and had old chevy collectable cars. I will have them run a full visual and physical Inspection/diagnostics, for a laundry list things to do for safety and dependability. I will continue on the "me-doable" stuff, seat covers, headliner, door panels, floor coverings, new lights, etc. Brad

It took about 7 hours of scrubbing to get all of the oxidation off and reduce the surface rust in places. In that process I also created a lot of blue water. Then I Bought a bottle of spray (wipe on) protective stuff. I used 2 coats Wizards Matt Spray. Now I thought matte over paint that had some luster left leave a dull shine. Nope matte does indeed result in matte. I think I like it, but if I found a low luster similar product I would consider it??? PIc in next post is of the truck after application of the matte protective coat. The surface of the truck is now a mix of reddish surface rust patches, white patches and black patches. I am not sure why there is both white and black primer/base coats. There are no signs of frankensteined body parts, and I have owned the truck since 1973. Brad

Post cleaning and matte protective coating application. Brad

Recently, I made slow progress. I pulled my old gas tank sending unit, about 18 years since I last replaced it, and it was corroded to the core, multimeter test failed. So I installed I tested the new one, check, and installed it. And of course the holes did not quite line up, but using a drill bit I ground the holes on the unit into slots so all the bolts fit.
> Then I installed shoulder/lap belts on both sides. Just a simple 8 hour or so project, much of that time removing seats and seat frame & reinstall, and much time underneath the truck eating dirt.
> I may add a center lap belt, though those belts will have to overlap the inside belts of the shoulder belts in order get the spread needed. That means there may be a bit of overlap tug when 3 folks are in the truck. (btw: I put thousands of miles on that truck with 3 riders.)
> The only easy project was installing a new reproduction horn button, my original one was totally rusted over from 75 years of sweaty hands.
> I was going to replace my front hood emblem with a new exact reproduction, but the 4 screw attaching the old one are corroded beyond cooperation. I sprayed em down, but likely will need to grind the screws off from the inside.
> I am still trying to find someone to do a full brake system overhaul, arghhh.
Brad

If you haven’t yet check out stovebolt forum. Lots of good info on there and lots of people willing to give help.

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If you haven’t yet check out stovebolt forum. Lots of good info on there and lots of people willing to give help.

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Thank you, I forgot all about that forum.  I will revisit it.  Brad

I spent much of the day removing about 20 small screws from the metal strips the hold some rubber door seals on both sides. First, I treated them all with Kroil a couple of weeks back. a few screws came out cleanly and easily, then I took my new impact wrench and got a few more out. The rest I ended up grinding the screw heads off then punching the rest of the screw into the door. I will need to deal with some rust before putting new metals strips and rubber back in.
Brakes and shocks next, I hope. Brad

I am such an idiot. I decided to check what the gear ratio is in my rear end, on my 1952 Chevy half-ton. So easy, just jack up the rear axle, spin a tire and count the revolutions of the drive shaft. Great plan, in spirit-not in reality. I forgot that this truck has a torque tube covering the shaft.
So now what...I do not want to pull the differential cover and look at the gears. And there is no tag left on the cover bolts, besides the original gearing may have been already replaced, when I think of how I used to drive it on the highway. Looking back I drove 55 mph for hours at a time. I don't think a 4:11 could do that?
Suggestions? Thanks, Brad

Coming along nicely Brad!!! I’m not a mechanic or body guy, but I’m surprised they didn’t have a more substantial front bumper back in the day. My neighbor has an old truck project, and next time I see him I’ll take some pics.
Lowered and huge H.P. This guy was a millwright and has the tools and the knowledge to do just about anything, and he NEVER sits still. He makes me and some of the other neighborhood guys look bad !!! LOL
Slammer!!!

I missed this thread… and while I have nothing useful to contribute, just wanted to say I love the truck and spirit of the build!

I’m a fair weather car guy… never had the wherewithal or knowledge to get under the hood and do anywhere near this level of work myself — but have absolute respect and admiration for all that do!!!

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Originally posted by TimFoster

I missed this thread… and while I have nothing useful to contribute, just wanted to say I love the truck and spirit of the build!

I’m a fair weather car guy… never had the wherewithal or knowledge to get under the hood and do anywhere near this level of work myself — but have absolute respect and admiration for all that do!!!

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Thank you.

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Originally posted by slammer

Coming along nicely Brad!!! I’m not a mechanic or body guy, but I’m surprised they didn’t have a more substantial front bumper back in the day. My neighbor has an old truck project, and next time I see him I’ll take some pics.
Lowered and huge H.P. This guy was a millwright and has the tools and the knowledge to do just about anything, and he NEVER sits still. He makes me and some of the other neighborhood guys look bad !!! LOL
Slammer!!!

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Thanks, yes the front number is thin.  But the springy heavy duty steel it mounts to is interesting and shock absorbing.  Now my rear number appears to be handmade?  From thick steel and heavy welds.  Brad