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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by mj40's, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. waldo53
    Joined: Jan 26, 2010
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    AWESOME! I can't wait to see this baby on the streets of "Boi Angeles".
     
  2. Man, you are moving right along - the truck is looking primo man, just primo. I may "borrow" you tan frame idea - it will work well for my 40 p-up project I think. I might even use it on the running boards. We'll see ..... you are really lighting a fire up my butt to get back on my 40 project. I just need to straighten out my roadster issues and then I'm on it with a vengeance!

    Yep, the 40 p-up IS one of the best looking trucks ever built IMO - they are just so "elegantly tough" looking ....
     

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  3. mj40's
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    Thanks guys! One of the main reasons for doing this thread is to light some fires, including my own. Can't wait for the day to cruise Boi Angeles. Now back out to the shop for some more fun!
     
  4. 49stude2r6
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    I was reading the build simply because it is awesome. Thanks for the tip on the Lime works detent kit. I have been looking at doing that with my own column and that will save me some monster headaches. Viva la HAMB.
     
  5. mj40's
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    Todays progress;

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  6. Andy_H
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    Looking good! I love the detail on the nailhead with finned valley cover and valve covers. Keep up the good work and glad we could help you out.

    Andy
    Hells Gate Hot Rods
     
  7. artandmaureen
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    Man that truck looks good
     
  8. niceguyede
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    Man that motor looks sweet! Hope you don't mind, but I saved the pic for a screensaver. I could look at that all day long! Good work man!
     
  9. mj40's
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    I picked up a few of my parts yesterday.
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  10. mj40's
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    I put the grill together today just for a little eye candy for myself.

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  11. niceguyede
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    Looks like you'll be driving in no time!!
     
  12. thishero
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    LOL, that's part of the fun when building these things
     
  13. 36couper
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    Great work. I love the chrome center price of the grille.
     
  14. Pewsplace
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    Looks killer so far. I love the color and the nailhead.
    Lynn
     
  15. mj40's
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    It's time to start on the bed. I bought a new bed kit and sub frame. I have worked on it some and have it all planned out. A friend had a 40 frame he was using for a body dolly. I figured if I borrowed it I could put my bed together and not have to worry about welding on my powder coated frame and keep everything square.

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  16. speters
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    Great looking project! I am also building a nailhead powered truck. We are even painting our block copper
     
  17. mj40's
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    Great minds think the same. Let's see some photos.
     
  18. mj40's
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    I checked out the hood today and my body guy had it rubbed out. Looks great and glad I louvered it.

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  19. waldo53
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    I like those louvers! I'm thinking those will be real functional on a hot Boi Angeles day.
     
  20. mj40's
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    And a great defrost system in the cold winters of Idaho.
     
  21. -Brent-
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    You're doing a stellar job on this thing. It's going to be beautiful.
     
  22. 40fordtudor
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    Looks outstanding---
     
  23. Pickup40
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    Your doin it right. Any chance you have a spare center piece for a Standard grille. Thx joe
     
  24. mj40's
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    I picked up a nice used one at a local swap but used it in my black pickup.
     
  25. mj40's
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    Today’s progress photos. The doors are painted and I brought the hood home to it's forever home.


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  26. redzula
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    still love the angled louvers. now finish it because I want to see it all together (I know you run your projects about what other people want lol)
    looking good
     
  27. damn.great thread thanks
     
  28. mj40's
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    I don't know why but I have always enjoyed wiring. First couple cars I built my own system. I tried a kit on my coupe but never again will I buy one that has all black wires and they were only labeled about every 3'. The under-dash looks like a mess in the pickup but these new labeled systems are great. I used the EZ wire kit on this one and it is labeled about every 6”.
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  29. mj40's
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    I mounted the Buick power steering pump to see what kind of issues I would have with fender clearances. Yup, major problem. I found that Allen Grove made the brackets that would do the job for me. It uses the GM type II pump from a Caviler. I want the system to look somewhat stock so I ordered a pump with the fluid chamber mounted to the pump rather than going to a remote unit. The pump does not come with a pulley so I had to order that from AG as well. I got the parts in and spent about an hour trying to figure out it's mounting. The pump mounting holes were at 12 and 6 o-clock and needed to be at 3 and 9. Looking into their brochures a little more I found that I needed their reservoir that mounted the fill to the top. Another $65 for a piece of plastic.

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