MOODSTER Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Got my chrome on saturday morning (Thanks, Derek) and started slingin it on. I need to make a top filler for the grill, other than that it's perfect.The new turn signals in front and the new tail lights in chrome housings make a HUGE difference. The SWDP BBQ is comin fast, TIC- TOC!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 :thumbup: cool Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Talk about kicking it old school.good job Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 did u buy the tail housings chromed or did u have them chromed yourself? I have chrome ones but i cant find a place that makes new ones. i would love to have a spare set as i love them so dang much haha Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 did u buy the tail housings chromed or did u have them chromed yourself? I have chrome ones but i cant find a place that makes new ones. i would love to have a spare set as i love them so dang much haha I had my stock ones chromed.I don't know that anyone is selling new chrome ones, Iv'e seen the primer metal repops for sale. Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yeah for sure. Cool cool. I got mine on accident lol. Took acetone to the ones that came on my truck to repaint then and boom! Chrome underneath! I was so amped cause I had ben looking for chrome ones for so long lol 1 Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 :thumbup: cool Talk about kicking it old school.good job Excellent ! ! ! Thanks guy's. I don't think it would be worth the effort without the encouragement from fellow "Old School Freaks!!!" 1 Quote Link to comment
chopderek Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I resemble that remark!! ;) 2 Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ol' Skool Freak is me 1 Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 A little more today, I dig me a bubble window in a chop top. Were screamin 70's now! 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 C ya in about a month moody ! Quote Link to comment
gman Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I like your post time Moody....620 pm....Was that a plan ? Great to see you at Eagle Rock..See you at the Wigwam !!! Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 diggg the truck, man. Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks everyone. I was reflecting back on where I started a year ago,and the ups n downs in my life since then.3 job changes and periods of unemployment, losing a sister, having a heart attack, etc. My wife,this project, and my good friends are what keep me goin. Here is where we started. Again, thanks for the encouragement! Hope to see a good turnout at the SWDP BBQ again this year and hope you all dig "El Tiki Diablo" as much as I do. Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Cool thing about this truck, well everything!!! But I am starting to see pics of it on different web sites.. Like some old school mini truckin sites etc.. that is pretty cool..!! Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 On the street again for the first time in almost a year! My bro Kiwi came by in his chopped 39 Ford p/u so we had some fun! I still need my exhaust , wiring the lights, and then some interior work, but today is a milestone! Not exactly a drag race. soaking up some sunshine. Nice ass, but I need to bring her down about 2 more inches. Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks Great,, glad to see it rolling down the road...but ya that makes you feel good...!!! Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 thats a mean team (you & kiwi's ride) Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Ya, a little different. :thumbup: :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Okay, got some shit done today; Temporary interior. Full insulation.The Rubber mat, door panels, kick panels and trinkets donated from the "Barn Find 73 stepside". I installed a salvaged center console and new seatbelts ( yes, they are orange!) I need to complete a few more things but the blanket-- covers the torn king cab buckets, and its a good makeshift dash pad. We need to dial in a few more things and get the exhaust completed, then pinstriping and a Tiki on the tailgate to complete "El Tiki Diablo" Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 The blanket is a nice touch Moody. Cant wait to see the mural. Quote Link to comment
MOODSTER Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Sunday, Broke my key off in the ignition switch. Pulled my rear (right) drum to find the brake shoe linings had divorced themselves from the shoes! Found that my left side drum had bolts broken off in the removal holes. Found that I have a broken terminal wire inside the connector on my v-regulator. Found that my new polished valve cover may be a polished "Turd" It leaks like a sieve. Found that I left my "crimping" tool at work. I have a deadline.These one step forward, two steps back, are killin me! Three weeks to go--TIC-TOC!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Been there done that..dont let the truck win..your the boss !! ..lol Quote Link to comment
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