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UGLY OLDS · October 04, 2016, 06:49:08 PM

Quote from: "kb426"This has to be the most lame update ever! This is the first time in 3 years that letters are on the front of the truck.

And even in the correct order

:!: :!:

Bob...

kb426 · October 04, 2016, 07:04:57 PM

Bob, one of my friends helped me with that. He said it's easy to remember: found on road dead. He does have a few chevys in his driveway. LOL

idrivejunk · October 04, 2016, 10:06:18 PM

Quote from: "kb426"Bob, one of my friends helped me with that. He said it's easy to remember: found on road dead. He does have a few chevys in his driveway. LOL

Oh there are many acronyms for that and I use them frequently!

I remember the first time I saw the letters on that silver '62 F100. It really crowns the truck, don't it? Putting that on had to be a big enjoy

UGLY OLDS · October 05, 2016, 12:07:29 AM

It looks good KB ...

I'm just happy you changed those front fenders ....

Bob..

kb426 · October 08, 2016, 06:21:57 PM

I tried to get a shot of the dash to show the sparkle but I may have failed. I made a cover for the steering column where it bolts to the dash. Not real good, just effective.

chimp koose · October 08, 2016, 09:22:11 PM

First On Race Day !!!!!

kb426 · October 10, 2016, 06:57:56 PM

Maybe a year ago, we had a discussion about removing wheels while on the road. The shock springs had settled enough that I raised the back end to the middle shock hanger position. I like the way it looks in relation to the amount of tire being shown rather than with it in the lowered position. What do you guys think?

Carnut · October 10, 2016, 07:31:45 PM

I like a little more of a rake. Think that was imprinted on my psyche in my youth.

UGLY OLDS · October 11, 2016, 10:10:54 AM

It's kinda hard to tell... :? You can see some rake but , the driveway seems to be angled the other way ....
I even tilted my head & it was still the same ....

Maybe a photo parked on a flat surface

Bob...

kb426 · October 11, 2016, 12:34:22 PM

You would be correct, Bob. The sloping driveway is part of my exercise program. Years of pushing fuel dragsters, projects and inoperable cars builds strong bodies 12 ways just like wonder bread.

kb426 · October 11, 2016, 08:06:18 PM

I bought 2 different styles of peel and stick weatherstripping from Steele Rubber products. It was expensive but it's supposed to be the best.

? I've gone for a test ride and I now have no wind noise. They advertise that this is made from the same material as the windshield rubber gasket. It came with 3M adhesive so it's probably as good as there is. Time will tell.

idrivejunk · October 11, 2016, 10:22:42 PM

No wind noise is major! Congrats on that, its a biggie in my book. Can you show a piece or the box?

The wheelwell fit thing is sacred among rodders and I'm more of a muscle car enthusiast so... pass. :oops:

kb426 · October 12, 2016, 12:43:51 PM

Matt, you may not be very impressed with what I show you. This is Steele number 83-1022-73. I ran it around on the inside of the door frame about 3/4's of the perimeter. I knew that I would never get the stock rubber to seal up everywhere. This cab was sprung enough to make that impossible. This pic is of the right side at the top.

kb426 · October 12, 2016, 07:48:46 PM

Ok, Bob, you see the angle of the running boards against the street. Is This better?

idrivejunk · October 12, 2016, 09:07:51 PM

Quote from: "kb426"Matt, you may not be very impressed with what I show you. This is Steele number 83-1022-73. I ran it around on the inside of the door frame about 3/4's of the perimeter. I knew that I would never get the stock rubber to seal up everywhere. This cab was sprung enough to make that impossible. This pic is of the right side at the top.

Thank you sir! I didn't wish to be impressed, just informed. I am facing a similar case.

I could see another inch or inch and a half of giddy-uppity in the back.