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Stove and Pat thanks yep learning this but weld . I'm getting the pull and plug a little better on this one . i still want to run a bead from it being so natural . Should have rocker finished tommorrow letting it cool down a bit right now then go finish it up . Next is the door skin no patching there LOL i'm glad of that i sure do like them full panels they are so much easier .

I just got some primer sprayed onto the hood and fenders of my '51 Chevy

Matt feels good when things move along . Gives ya the stoked feeling .Have you updated the site on the 51 yet i have visited it from time to time .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Matt feels good when things move along . Gives ya the stoked feeling .Have you updated the site on the 51 yet i have visited it from time to time .

I havn't updated that site in a while, but I'm going to when I take pictures of the primed frt end today.

A lot of little things I hadn't noticed b4 showed up that I had to fix on the doors and rear end and it really looked like I was going backwards.. that's why I decided to spray the front end as it was finished

Project done:

1959 Chevy Apache Truck, 350 4barrel V8 (corvette) 4speed.

1/8mile, 9.97sec at top speed 85 mls/h

now only some maintenance. ;-)

Looks good, Bobby! How's the weather? I was at the boneyard yesterday picking up a tranny for that little Aspire I bought and I thought I was going to die out there. 102 degrees and no breeze.

Originally Posted by Matt167

I havn't updated that site in a while, but I'm going to when I take pictures of the primed frt end today.

A lot of little things I hadn't noticed b4 showed up that I had to fix on the doors and rear end and it really looked like I was going backwards.. that's why I decided to spray the front end as it was finished

Matt that's quite the collection you've got! I love the rears doors, with the curve of the fender built into them. They just don't make cars with that kind of style and lines anymore.
GTfastbacker
Nice Appache!

Originally Posted by falconvan

Looks good, Bobby! How's the weather? I was at the boneyard yesterday picking up a tranny for that little Aspire I bought and I thought I was going to die out there. 102 degrees and no breeze.

Its warm outside for sure humidity is what is bad here temps have hit the low 90's a few days . I stay in the A/C and don't open the garage doors.

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Its warm outside for sure humidity is what is bad here temps have hit the low 90's a few days . I stay in the A/C and don't open the garage doors.

I'm there too buddy. Heat index was hovering around 110 the last few days. Man its amazing how fast bare metal will get surface rust with all of the humidity. Now I have to clean it again.

This weekend I was working on the IRS....had a headache when I woke up....over a 4 hour period took 4 Tylenol's....still had headache at noon...come to find out...I was terribly dehydrated cause all I drink is sweet tea. Not enough salt. Got that cured with some salt.....headache gone within a half hour. Everone be safe and stay hydrated. Dont want anyone getting a heat stroke.

One thing you can count on in Arkansas. Humidity.

Dave

Dave be carefull with Tylenol. It has a wierd affect on peoples memory. If you take high doses of it you actually start forgetting when you've taken it last, and unlike motrin, it can reach toxic levels in your body pretty fast, and cause renal failure. Motrin is much safer. (sorry about that the nurse in me, kicked in, had a kid OD on tylenol once!) Good points about the hydration!
I feel for you guys. We actually are enjoying wonderful mild weather for once.
I'm getting worried that it may start raining early this year, before I get the truck stripped and reprimed with a two part sealer!
I have tomorrow off, so I will get my butt up early and try to make a dent in it!

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

I'm there too buddy. Heat index was hovering around 110 the last few days. Man its amazing how fast bare metal will get surface rust with all of the humidity. Now I have to clean it again.

This weekend I was working on the IRS....had a headache when I woke up....over a 4 hour period took 4 Tylenol's....still had headache at noon...come to find out...I was terribly dehydrated cause all I drink is sweet tea. Not enough salt. Got that cured with some salt.....headache gone within a half hour. Everone be safe and stay hydrated. Dont want anyone getting a heat stroke.

One thing you can count on in Arkansas. Humidity.

Dave

Have to watch the heat , at the plant I do drink alot of water . Get up in the air about 40 feet and its hotter you loose about a quart a hour it seems ..

Baking here also, 108 heat index, hot enough to fry egg's on a car hood. This weather being in construction can get miserable quick but after 40 years you get used to it...kind of! Air feels good when you get home thats for sure. I did manage to get my hood open on my 48, finally. It needs some serious cleaning after running in that rain storm with a louvered hood!

Originally Posted by willowbilly3

Give me a holler when you come through.

It would be easier for you to look me up at the KOA at Spearfish, we'll be there the 8th and 9th. We don't ride our bikes after dark so that would be the best time. Our site is in the name of Fred Saari. I'm leaving at noon tomorrow so if you PM me with your phone number or directions that would work also.

Originally Posted by stovens

Dave be carefull with Tylenol. It has a wierd affect on peoples memory. If you take high doses of it you actually start forgetting when you've taken it last, and unlike motrin, it can reach toxic levels in your body pretty fast, and cause renal failure. Motrin is much safer. (sorry about that the nurse in me, kicked in, had a kid OD on tylenol once!) Good points about the hydration!
I feel for you guys. We actually are enjoying wonderful mild weather for once.
I'm getting worried that it may start raining early this year, before I get the truck stripped and reprimed with a two part sealer!
I have tomorrow off, so I will get my butt up early and try to make a dent in it!

No problem. Both of my parents have been RMT's my whole life. I should listen to them more often. I'll try the Motrin. Even better yet...while its hot....I'll lay off the sweet tea and try something with better hydration qualities. I need to get mine sealed too. She's rusting much faster than I expected. Mostly because of my own sweat.

Have to watch the heat , at the plant I do drink alot of water . Get up in the air about 40 feet and its hotter you loose about a quart a hour it seems ..
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Bobby D.

I feel for all of you that work in this heat. I worked in the industry for roughly the first 15 years of my working life. Then climbed poles (tele) for the last 8 years. Know exactly what you mean. It make me really appreciate my job now and feel for those that have to work in what I concider....extreme conditions. Not too different than those that live up north (Dave!) that have to battle the cold. Everyone be safe!

Dave

Well, a bit warm in the shop all week, so this crippled up old geezer kind of took it easy... Start mocking up the racerback fairing for the pickup, did a bit of buffing, and got some more parts put on the engine... Couln't find a set of plug wire holders I like, so I found some aluminum leftover from another car and made my own...

Also, yesterday Tom F. stopped by on his way to Sturgis. Going to be out west for a week or so, then I think he's planning on bringing the rest of the "T" over here so we can start fitting the body and fenders to the frame....