Project: Save Dad's Truck from the Scrap Heap

[CleanFreak]

ahhhhh i see, hmm maybe some sort of foam? sticky foam or expanding come to mind. but the expanding could be a lot of work to shave it to were you want it. not sure if expanding foam would just work by itself?

[nick8788]

what about a welded ring on the rim itself that fits perfect inside the pvc. then you just have a couple of small allen head set screws to hold it in place.. not much work to store a small allen in a truck. Granted that you dont lose it

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by nick8788

what about a welded ring on the rim itself that fits perfect inside the pvc. then you just have a couple of small allen head set screws to hold it in place.. not much work to store a small allen in a truck. Granted that you dont lose it

That's a really good idea. I have no way of welding it, but I might be able to use body panel adhesive to adhere it to the wheel. I need to get some to replace my cab corner anyway. The only problem is finding something that's exactly the right size and isn't too heavy or too thick.

[nick8788]

unless you got a body shop or machine shop or metal shop to roll it for you.. just some thin metal would work..

[stevbrei]

I painted them. I wonder if the whole thing should be painted silver though. Still needs a Chevy emblem. In these pics, it's just held on with tape to see how it'll look. It looks like it'll work, once I figure out a way to attach them.

[CleanFreak]

just curious, by the whole thing do you mean the whole wheel?

[stevbrei]

I'm going to paint the whole cap silver. I don't like the black tip on them. But I am going to refinish the wheels. I think I'm going to paint them dark gray, and polish the outer rim.

[bmxzach]

I have some caps you might like, i'll post a picture later. All yours if you like.

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by bmxzach

I have some caps you might like, i'll post a picture later. All yours if you like.

Dude that would rock so much. Will they work with the wheels I have? How much do you want for them?

[stevbrei]

There's no point in having anything nice. It's just going to get stolen or destroyed. Thank God I hadn't painted it yet. I know this seems minor, but it still pisses me off and sets me back quite a bit.

[Lowl!f3]

What happened? Parking lot asshole?

I park everything I own way the hell out and walk my lazy self in. Just because people don't give a crap about others stuff.

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lowl!f3

What happened? Parking lot asshole?

I park everything I own way the hell out and walk my lazy self in. Just because people don't give a crap about others stuff.

Yeah, it was in the parking lot at my apartment complex. Unfortunately, parking in the far end isn't even an option, because the whole thing is always full.

[bmxzach]

dented or just scratched? sucks dude, hate people that can't drive, especially foreigners.

[CleanFreak]

If i were you i'd be looking at every red car in your complex until you find the one with black paint on it and make that asshole pay for it. Hit and run is not cool

[bmxzach]

Make a trip up here man, I have so many parts I'd give you dirt cheap. I even have a couple minty doors that are already flat black :P

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by CleanFreak

If i were you i'd be looking at every red car in your complex until you find the one with black paint on it and make that asshole pay for it. Hit and run is not cool

There was a red 90's Honda parked next to it for a couple of days. I'm certain it had to have been that car. I've driven around the whole apartment complex, but can't find anything that looks like it.

Quote: Originally Posted by bmxzach

Make a trip up here man, I have so many parts I'd give you dirt cheap. I even have a couple minty doors that are already flat black :P

I really should head up there sometime. The only place in Canada I've ever been was Estevan, Saskatchewan...not a really happening place.


I haven't done anything to the truck. I made a trip up to ND for the first time since I brought the truck back. I put a new bumper on the Mazda. It'd had a crack and several scrapes for a few years (apparently in 2006, I lost all ability to back up, because I backed into stuff four times that year.) The paint was from automotivetouchup.com. It was an exact match.

[stevbrei]

Not really any progress to report. I've been looking for a house, preferably one with a garage, so I'll actually have a place to work on the truck. Trying to do everything in an apartment complex parking lot is far from ideal. Unfortunately, there's almost nothing out there in Denver for less than $130k. I'll keep you all posted on how it goes.

[J@mes]

Cool,good luck. Looking forward to new truck stuff to look at.

[10below]

centercaps look good man id make a set if i had my truck still.

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by 10below

centercaps look good man id make a set if i had my truck still.

Thanks, man. They're still a work in progress. They're just sitting in a box right now. I'm still not sure if they'll work.

[Tjasten]

Quote: Originally Posted by stevbrei

Not really any progress to report. I've been looking for a house, preferably one with a garage, so I'll actually have a place to work on the truck. Trying to do everything in an apartment complex parking lot is far from ideal. Unfortunately, there's almost nothing out there in Denver for less than $130k. I'll keep you all posted on how it goes.

I know how you feel. My landlord in my apt complex freaks out if I do any work to my car during the day. So all my work it done at night -_- I'm anxious to see this project finished though kind of a funny story but my grandfather had a 1st gen s10 like yours. Well he was driving home one night and manage to roll the truck and it landed on some train tracks. Well I'm sure you can guess the rest. He went to get help and his truck wasn't there anymore but I've always wanted to get a 1st gen and do something to it in his name haha. I wish I could have got the truck but yehh it was 2 pieces it'd would make a nice project though!

[stevbrei]

Well, as it turns out, any house in Denver for less than $300k is a one or two bedroom shack in the ghetto with a hole in the roof, raccoons in the attic, and a homeless dude living in the one-car garage. So, I'm looking at moving to another part of the country. Colorado's clearly trying to squeeze me out. You can only live here if you're among the richest of the rich.

[88redblaze]

holy shit, that's crazy man. So where you thinking now?

[stevbrei]

No idea. The cost to live in North Dakota has skyrocketed, so I won't be going back there. Detroit, maybe? I've heard you can get a killer deal on a house there. Haha

[greatdane68]

Come to Kentucky.

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by greatdane68

Come to Kentucky.

I couldn't handle the weather there. Just living in Kansas City in college,I was always drenched with sweat all the time from the heat and humidity.

[scrubz]

North Carolina. beaches, mountains and carolina women.

[stevbrei]

I don't think I would last very long in the south before getting my ass kicked. I'm not nearly Christian or conservative enough. Haha

[tytotheler92]

Ohio!

Quote:

I don't think I would last very long in the south before getting my ass kicked. I'm not nearly Christian or conservative enough. Haha

haha, same thought crosses my mind.

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by tytotheler92

Ohio!



haha, same thought crosses my mind.

My mom's from Ohio. She lived in Fort Recovery when she was a kid.

[stevbrei]

I finally have a house under contract. It only has a one-car garage, but at least I'll have a decent place to work on the truck. I'll close on it in January. Hoping everything goes well in the meantime.


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[tytotheler92]

Congrats!

[tbarnhart]

Just read through your thread. Good job! Keep at it and good luck.

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by tbarnhart

Just read through your thread. Good job! Keep at it and good luck.

Thanks! It's been quite a process. I don't know if I'll make much progress on the truck right away after I move into the house though. My focus has shifted from the truck to projects in the house. Although, I should be able to get the steering box project done by spring. Still need a driver's side fender and passenger side door, but it'll get done. I think it'll still be another year before I'll get a chance to paint it, and I don't think I'll ever get the center caps figured out.

[bmxzach]

i found those centre caps, I have em set aside for you. Haven't had a computer for a while but I'll grab a picture if I think about it next time i'm at the shop

[stevbrei]

Quote: Originally Posted by bmxzach

i found those centre caps, I have em set aside for you. Haven't had a computer for a while but I'll grab a picture if I think about it next time i'm at the shop

That's awesome, Zach. How much do you want for them?

[bmxzach]

Pay for shipping and they're yours man, just shoot me your ZIP and i'll quote it out. I just tried posting the pictures but they don't like uploading right now

[bmxzach]

[stevbrei]

Those are the wrong ones. I tried one like that to see if it might work, and there was nowhere for it to clip onto. Thanks for trying though. I appreciate it.

[10below]

dude i found a mixmatched set of the correct center caps last week at the junk yard but i forgot you needed some.

[stevbrei]

Thanks guys.
I'm actually letting my nephew have the truck. I've got it to the point where it's running somewhat reliably and safe, so he'll take it from here.


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[stevbrei]

I bought a house, finally. After the deal falling through four times, I finally closed about two weeks ago. I have a place to work on the truck now...so I'm thinking of holding onto it for a while longer.

[stevbrei]

Sorry I haven't been on here much lately. I've been concentrating mostly on the house, so I haven't been able to do anything with the truck except drive it once in a while. It definitely was nice to have around for the move, and it turns out that it's actually not too bad in the snow, despite being RWD. Here are a couple of pics of the house:





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[mattmac2007]

Sweet. Congrats!

[stevbrei]

Since the idiot "hit and ran" on my passenger door, and it'll be easier to replace the door than to fix the dent, I'm thinking of going ahead and replacing both doors with ones from a Blazer with power windows and locks, and wiring it up. Does anyone know if this is as simple as wiring the door locks to a hot source and the windows to an ignition-switched source?


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[bigghoss]

Just read the whole thread. Pretty cool stuff man. If I'd been in CO when you were trying to get the truck moved I'd have volunteered to help. Glad to see you were able to get it.

I wish I had anything of my dad's but thankfully he's still with us. Last year he sold his really nice '87 bronco for $1300 without telling me first. Sure I already have a K5 but I totally would have bought it for that. As it is our family doesn't really have any heirlooms, though I am putting some of my grandpa's old tools to use on my cars. I know he'd like that.

Anyway, keep at it!

[88redblaze]

cool to see an update on this, congrats on the place!!

as for the wiring, i have no idea. hopefully someone will chime in on that one

[Sonomanclature]

Quote: Originally Posted by stevbrei

Since the idiot "hit and ran" on my passenger door, and it'll be easier to replace the door than to fix the dent, I'm thinking of going ahead and replacing both doors with ones from a Blazer with power windows and locks, and wiring it up. Does anyone know if this is as simple as wiring the door locks to a hot source and the windows to an ignition-switched source?


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From my understnding its pretty simple, even to add it in s its own circut to the circut board.



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[stevbrei]

Thanks, guys! I had kind of lost interest in the truck project for a while since I was putting all of my time and money into the house. I've still got a long way to go with the landscaping and painting and what-not with the house, but I have a place to work on the truck now, and I realized I'll always come back to it. I'm looking forward to getting the rusted fender and doors replaced. I realize that it'll realistically be another year, probably two before I can start on painting the truck though.

Sonomanclature, we'll have to figure out a time to meet up at the UPull in Aurora. I'm just a few miles down the street from there now. Let me know if you need any help with anything.


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