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by my66longbed
October 18, 2010, 2:59 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: This is too cool!
Replies: 8
Views: 343

Greg -- I made the mistake of showing this to my wife. I am currently restoring a 64 Mack B-53, and she bought the "Ginger" pink outfit. It was on the bulldog when I came into the shop Sunday morning.
by my66longbed
September 27, 2010, 12:58 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Not what I intended on getting
Replies: 27
Views: 1174

It's been over a year and I thought it's about time I provided a update.... I started off with one Mack a 1940's B-42. I ended up getting another Mack a 1964 B-53. With the two trucks I was able to to make one. I still have a ton of work left to do, but the body work is pretty much done. The body we...
by my66longbed
September 22, 2010, 11:45 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Need help with guage layout
Replies: 17
Views: 632

The gauges are the Autometer Streetrod American classic: m Hope the above link helps, the autometer site isn't the best to nav through. --Josh --Josh[/quote] It appears you have the exact same tach..Can you tell me what series those gauges are? I know it's an autometer but couldn't find the exact mo...
by my66longbed
September 21, 2010, 3:44 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Need help with guage layout
Replies: 17
Views: 632

Here is what I did:

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/1966/target5.html

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/1966/target8.html

This worked well for me. I just made a center plate and cut my holes for the smaller gauges.

--Josh
by my66longbed
August 26, 2009, 1:46 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Not what I intended on getting
Replies: 27
Views: 1174

WOW, I have never gotten so may replies from one of my posts before! Thanks for all the information not only on Macks, but also on the glass tops.

beagle - Awesome paintings! Once day when I get my B model done, I'll have to track you down and commission you to paint it... :-)

--Josh
by my66longbed
August 25, 2009, 9:53 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Not what I intended on getting
Replies: 27
Views: 1174

Not what I intended on getting

Ever go into a store with the intent on getting something and coming out of the store with something completely different... Well this just happened to me. I went to a friend's yard to take a look at a 50's victoria for my wife. She wants a 52 or 53 victoria with the glass roof. So my friend said he...
by my66longbed
June 23, 2009, 8:28 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: cameras
Replies: 10
Views: 566

One trick I have used with our digital camera's that has worked really well, is when I am not using the camera, I flip one battery the wrong way. Most electronics even though the button is switched to off, they still pull a draw. Flipping the battery obviously makes it so the camera can't pull a dra...
by my66longbed
June 11, 2009, 10:31 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: The Old Car Manual Project
Replies: 1
Views: 317

The Old Car Manual Project

Very cool, thought you all would enjoy:

http://www.tocmp.com/
by my66longbed
May 11, 2009, 9:46 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Pics from this weekend
Replies: 5
Views: 458

The guy that owns that truck Jeff, was a really nice guy. He drives the truck daily. He did all the body work and paint him help, expect for the pin strips, which, he told me he had a pretty well known hot roder do from California. He told me the story behind it, but I can't remember the details now...
by my66longbed
May 10, 2009, 6:39 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Pics from this weekend
Replies: 5
Views: 458

Pics from this weekend

Wife and I went to a local car and bike show at Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson here in Loveland Colorado. Wife got really into the show and got dressed up in her rock-a-billy outfit (What a knock out!). While at the show they had a guy doing pin strip work, had the idea of doing something fun with...
by my66longbed
April 28, 2009, 11:06 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Suspension for my Crew Cab
Replies: 13
Views: 516

From my own personal experience I would go with the 9 inch. I have had two explorers with the 8.8 and have lost both of the rears doing light towing. Light towing is hauling no more then a ton on a single axle 16 foot utility trailer.
by my66longbed
April 28, 2009, 11:02 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: It's a record! Well for me anyways...
Replies: 7
Views: 441

It's a record! Well for me anyways...

Started at 6:30PM and engine was on the stand at 9:00PM.. So two and a half hours to get the engine out of the truck, all wires labeled and bolts bagged (to help make everything go back together smoother), tools almost put away, and removal of the oil pan. My drain plug is stripped, and I have tried...
by my66longbed
April 14, 2009, 8:01 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Some updates on the 66...
Replies: 16
Views: 674

The spark plug wire organizers I picked up at my local Advance Automotive parts store. They were re-branded under Mr. Gasket, they were 49.95.
by my66longbed
April 13, 2009, 3:40 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Some updates on the 66...
Replies: 16
Views: 674

Alan -- Thanks!, the pulleys are from March Perf. m . I really like them. top notch quality and very easy to keep clean... Iceman -- I just wanted to say thank you to you... You have helped me get a lot of small parts here and there... Still need to finish the visors I recently just got from you. jh...
by my66longbed
April 13, 2009, 3:11 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Pics from the past
Replies: 1
Views: 236

Pics from the past

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showfla ... rt/54/vc/1

I counted at least 1 slick, maybe 2....
by my66longbed
April 11, 2009, 10:37 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Some updates on the 66...
Replies: 16
Views: 674

Some updates on the 66...

Getting ready for summer. I got finally got my new wheels and tires on the truck. I am very happy with the over all look and stance. I have to admit these new wheels and tires changed the entire look of the truck. The new rubber really make the drive nice. I also got a great deal on a brad new vinta...
by my66longbed
March 16, 2009, 9:56 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Keep me away from shiny things
Replies: 14
Views: 538

Yeah I guess I just need to accept that dings and scratches are just going to happen. I just had the truck painted less then a year ago, so I was kinda hoping to keep it in better shape, but I am kinda like a bull in a chain shop... Dean -- Well I am not AS big as the truck itself, but I am a pretty...
by my66longbed
March 14, 2009, 9:51 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Keep me away from shiny things
Replies: 14
Views: 538

Keep me away from shiny things

Lately I don't know what it is, but if there is anything shiny on my 66 I am or have scratched or hit it. My garage while it is technically a 2 car, barley fits my 66 and me, so it is very easy for me to turn around and "BAM" hit the truck if I am not watching what I am doing. Tonight I ja...
by my66longbed
March 5, 2009, 2:57 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: One of a Kind, Maybe?
Replies: 13
Views: 642

As the other have said, very nice and very clean, I like!! We did a Air cleaner for a 1962 Chevy Impala.. (I know, I know, I am talking about a chevy and not even a truck! I won't let it happen again. ) The car had a redbull sort of theme to it. So for the air cleaner we did a bulls head and the hor...