What have you done to your square lately??

[ChuckN]

I’ve been meaning to get to the grille. It’s been haggard since I’ve owned it, the factory tape on the blue divider stripe has been cracked and deteriorating, and the surrounding trim has been dented and dinged up.

The trim from Classic Industries showed up (they were the only ones with all four pieces in stock) and it happened that I was out on standby for work today. I had some leftover Argent Silver from the wheels and I had run across some Blue Metallic earlier this week that I deemed close enough.

While the phone continued to not ring, I ended up respraying the grille and headlight trim, the blue divider stripe, and put on the trim. It ain’t perfect since the PO clearly had some “misadventures” with minor front fender lip involvement (nothing noticeable without staring at it for a while) but some twisting, bending and “hand palm adjustment “ of the cheap trim, it didn’t end up too bad…good enough for who it’s for anyway.

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[Mr Clean]

Had to reposition the front cross member. I was talking to a guy at work about the rear coilovers. I had mine at a 30 degree angle, or maybe they were 60 degree anyways. He suggested I make them as close to a 90 degree as possible. He said they will preform better. I had to drill new holes in the upper mount. Weld in some round stock. Came out pretty good if I do say so myself. Little before and after shots...

 

[ChuckN]

Showed up to the weekly cars and coffee today for the first time in this old work truck's career for no particular reason. All sorts of nice cars down the line. Guy with the blue square was super nice and had a cool rig to boot. Some dude with a 37' chevy made fun of the brush guard and long bed. Guess it's not normal to actually use a rig that qualifies for classic tags.

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That dude doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Old hot rods to me are too cliche. I’ll bet he had, let me guess…fuzzy dice on his rear view mirror.

I’m biased of course, but even if it was an old Ford truck with a brush guard I’d much rather go talk to that owner because he would likely have a good story to tell.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

That Brush guard is protecting your baby. FO

I'm surprised nobody ragged on whoever brought the Mustang ll..... that's a car I never thought anyone would think was cool.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

I’ve been meaning to get to the grille. It’s been haggard since I’ve owned it, the factory tape on the blue divider stripe has been cracked and deteriorating, and the surrounding trim has been dented and dinged up.

The trim from Classic Industries showed up (they were the only ones with all four pieces in stock) and it happened that I was out on standby for work today. I had some leftover Argent Silver from the wheels and I had run across some Blue Metallic earlier this week that I deemed close enough.

While the phone continued to not ring, I ended up respraying the grille and headlight trim, the blue divider stripe, and put on the trim. It ain’t perfect since the PO clearly had some “misadventures” with minor front fender lip involvement (nothing noticeable without staring at it for a while) but some twisting, bending and “hand palm adjustment “ of the cheap trim, it didn’t end up too bad…good enough for who it’s for anyway.

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Got a question for you: is the wide trim with the color band the same for 83-84 and 85-87? Cause the ones I have, are "marked" as 83-84 but they look like what you just put on your truck. I know 83-84 have the matching pieces for the headlight bezels, that the later ones don't use....

 

[Travlr]

Showed up to the weekly cars and coffee today for the first time in this old work truck's career for no particular reason. All sorts of nice cars down the line. Guy with the blue square was super nice and had a cool rig to boot. Some dude with a 37' chevy made fun of the brush guard and long bed. Guess it's not normal to actually use a rig that qualifies for classic tags.

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Most of the guys with the really custom rigs have never lifted a wrench. Some maybe, but most pay for what they have. Did he drive his trailer queen to the meet?

 

[bucket]

Got a question for you: is the wide trim with the color band the same for 83-84 and 85-87? Cause the ones I have, are "marked" as 83-84 but they look like what you just put on your truck. I know 83-84 have the matching pieces for the headlight bezels, that the later ones don't use....

The '83-'84 trim is narrower. I don't recall how much narrower... maybe 1/2" or so.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

The '83-'84 trim is narrower. I don't recall how much narrower... maybe 1/2" or so.

Of course... change it just enough to make it a different part number....

 

[perky]

Man F that guy. You do you. That is the whole culture of hotrods, and custom cars. There are purest that do 100% factory rebuilds. That's not my thing, but I can still appreciate the work. What a a$$ clown for down grading someone else pride and joy.

Totally didn't get it, but these are the gated community paid restoration guys, sooooo... Personally I'd welcome a new guy if I saw him, not slide less-than-subtle digs in.

 

[perky]

That dude doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Old hot rods to me are too cliche. I’ll bet he had, let me guess…fuzzy dice on his rear view mirror.

I’m biased of course, but even if it was an old Ford truck with a brush guard I’d much rather go talk to that owner because he would likely have a good story to tell.

Mr. Paid restoration had a very perfect bland truck, which he quickly directed my attention to post disapproving look at my rig. For some reason I gravitate towards the cars that can be driven as intended without worry, so tough cars appeal to me.

 

[perky]

Most of the guys with the really custom rigs have never lifted a wrench. Some maybe, but most pay for what they have. Did he drive his trailer queen to the meet?

Shockingly he did, but it was absolutely a paid restoration. Talked about how only people with money or who inherited can own good classics... lol

 

[TotalyHucked]

Man F that guy. You do you. That is the whole culture of hotrods, and custom cars. There are purest that do 100% factory rebuilds. That's not my thing, but I can still appreciate the work. What a a$$ clown for down grading someone else pride and joy.

Agreed. I like them all (well, 99% anyway) and I'm certainly not gonna put down someone else's ride.

 

[WFO]

I had a stepside longbed trailer and I made the mistake of selling it. It's hard to find a longbed trailer, much less one that's a stepside. Six foot trailers should be illegal.

This just popped up on Craig's List today.

Chevrolet pu Truck bed trailer Pickup - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

Chevrolet truck bed trailer,long bed ,new Yokohama tires,pulls well. It is a long bed(8'),wood is rotted .

amarillo.craigslist.org

 

[ChuckN]

Got a question for you: is the wide trim with the color band the same for 83-84 and 85-87? Cause the ones I have, are "marked" as 83-84 but they look like what you just put on your truck. I know 83-84 have the matching pieces for the headlight bezels, that the later ones don't use....

That’s a good question- but I wouldn’t know. Actually mine is an ‘81, someone put on an 85-87 grille.

 

[ChuckN]

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Dropped off for the posi-trac today. This should be fun.