Recent content by Michael B

Today I finished stripping the bottom of the cab and moved onto the firewall.

I started a task I have been dreading. I was able to get 90% of the bottom side stripped. I will have to find a creative resolution to get the last 10%. This work was done with the cab still on the lift. I may not have use of my arms tomorrow 🤷🏻‍♂️

I have had this lamp for a long time. It has resided next to my bed since it arrived at my home. Today I purchased a better lamp for the bedside and moved this one to the man cave, where it belongs. I brought this home from a mission trip to South Africa. It is made of Kudu horn, Guinea...

@bobm I don’t think I will have to worry about those cracks. I got a little penetration on them 😉

I made the most of my afternoon off and finished painting the back of the cab. Tomorrow will be a maintenance day in the shop and I will need to free up the lift. I have at least 2 oil changes and 1 CV axle to replace. I’m pleased with the results. It’s certainly not show worthy, but it’s good...

I caught this view of the hunters moon rising over the shop last night.

I didn’t Bob. I have tried it before on sheet metal and it is a struggle for me.

Apparently this generation of truck is susceptible to stress cracks in the ribs of the back panel. I had 8 to weld up. Then it was prep and primer. Also on a slightly different, but related note, it seems I have a love/hate relationship with spot putty.

How about a progress report?

Thank you Al, you’re very kind. I just work hard to build the things I like 😎

Thank you sir!

Thank you sir!

Passenger side is done. Now for the fine tuning and some final primer.

I spent too many weeks working on the Buddy Bucket seat for my 68’ Chevy. But that project is completed now. I also went to the C 10 Nationals in Nashville with my best friend. So now I can get back to this project. I have the driver side cab corner pretty close on bondo. I hope to have the...

Seat heater works.