It's on the road!

BigMike · Post by **BigMike** » June 5, 2011, 5:06 pm

I worked on the '65 all day on Saturday. It was noon before I realized I hadn't had anything to eat.

Installed:
Pedal assembly
Steering column
Accelerator pedal and all linkage
Firewall pad
Brake Booster
Master Cylinder (new, only $46 - I love old cars)
Kick panel vents with new foam gaskets
Glove box
Antenna
Connect fuel line from Aux tank (still haven't painted the main tank)
Steering wheel (still needed painted)
Plugged all holes in firewall with grommets
Floor mat
Front seat
Emergency Brake assembly

I replaced most of the hardware with new. It was a very, very long day. I finally quit around 5:00, took a shower, and then we went to see the new Pirates movie.

I got up at 6 this morning because I had to bleed the brakes and wash it. I wanted to make it to the first of the month Caffeine and Octane. I am literally exhausted right now. Getting old ain't for wusses.

I think it turned out great. I still have some little things to do but she's driving now.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » June 5, 2011, 5:17 pm

Darn you people with really nice trucks

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » June 5, 2011, 5:19 pm

that looks really nice mike, good job!

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » June 5, 2011, 5:19 pm

BEAUTIFUL Mike

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » June 5, 2011, 5:22 pm

looks great!!! how was caffeine and octane??

LM14 · Post by **LM14** » June 5, 2011, 5:23 pm

I'm jealous.

SPark

Leeroy · Post by **Leeroy** » June 5, 2011, 5:31 pm

Looking great!

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » June 5, 2011, 8:17 pm

Very nice!!!

tray · Post by **tray** » June 5, 2011, 9:22 pm

Looks great! Really nice looking slick

thenephilm · Post by **thenephilm** » June 5, 2011, 9:48 pm

that great looking...good job!

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » June 5, 2011, 10:00 pm

Good work. Thats one good looking 3/4 toner.

64shortbed · Post by **64shortbed** » June 5, 2011, 11:13 pm

Looks great. Good work

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » June 6, 2011, 1:34 am

That is beautiful Mike!, was it hard to take your grin off while driving up to the Caffeine and Octane meet?

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » June 7, 2011, 8:46 am

Wow, Absolutely Beautiful.. That's A Great Combination Of Hubcaps & Trim Rings. What Year Were Those Hubcaps From?

Max · Post by **Max** » June 7, 2011, 10:32 am

Truck looks nice, interior is awesome!

andgott · Post by **andgott** » June 7, 2011, 10:41 am

VERY nice looking truck!! Great job...

"Whitey Ford" · Post by **"Whitey Ford"** » June 7, 2011, 1:30 pm

VERY NICE..where did you get that firewall cover from? Im about to redo my interior and i like that cover.

BigMike · Post by **BigMike** » June 7, 2011, 1:45 pm

[quote=""Whitey Ford""]VERY NICE..where did you get that firewall cover from? Im about to redo my interior and i like that cover.[/quote]

Thanks! I got the firewall cover from Dennis Carpenter.

qwertyd10n · Post by **qwertyd10n** » June 7, 2011, 2:43 pm

BigMike wrote: Kick panel vents with new foam gaskets

Mike,

Did you make the new foam gaskets for the kick panel vents?

Cheers,
Dion

BigMike · Post by **BigMike** » June 7, 2011, 3:04 pm

qwertyd10n wrote:
BigMike wrote: Kick panel vents with new foam gaskets
Mike,

Did you make the new foam gaskets for the kick panel vents?

Cheers,
Dion

Yes, I made new ones from foam weatherstripping from Home Depot that has adhesive already on it. I used the 3/8" wide stuff and put it where the vent meets the body and also the vent itself so it seals when closed. Worked great! Cost was $2.58 and I have some left.

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