shakey56
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Where'd ya go?
Waitin'....wishin'....lookin'.....no 54 Panel.....no Brady or GF!
Waitin'....wishin'....lookin'.....no 54 Panel.....no Brady or GF!
1954 GMC Panel Truck
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bradyjames
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Just for you Shakey! [P .... new pics of progress....this Monday starts my last week of summer school then I have a 3 week break that I can devote all my attention to project 54!
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bradyjames
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My wood bed
I'm tore on what to do...there was a real thick lacquer or varnish type paint/material on the wood floor and it was super tough to sand through....I thought sanding to the original color was gunna be a cinch...was I ever wrong! My original idea was to get the original color back and then just put a ton of clear on it....like a basketball court and then just put a clear enamel on the steel slats because I like the antiquated look they bring...I need some ideas....I'm thinking of just laying a thick clear coat on it the way you see it in the photos...[S
I'm tore on what to do...there was a real thick lacquer or varnish type paint/material on the wood floor and it was super tough to sand through....I thought sanding to the original color was gunna be a cinch...was I ever wrong! My original idea was to get the original color back and then just put a ton of clear on it....like a basketball court and then just put a clear enamel on the steel slats because I like the antiquated look they bring...I need some ideas....I'm thinking of just laying a thick clear coat on it the way you see it in the photos...[S
shakey56
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There you are!
Just a tip...better give some of that attention to GF! lol.
Pic #4 looks pretty good. If thats not the color you want, you might try a translucient (it has some color in it) sealer, then polyurethane over that. Just a thought.
Good job too, BTW.
Just a tip...better give some of that attention to GF! lol.
Pic #4 looks pretty good. If thats not the color you want, you might try a translucient (it has some color in it) sealer, then polyurethane over that. Just a thought.
Good job too, BTW.
rainman
Rough Rodder
Why not try a little spot to see what it will look like??
I agree it might look very cool!!
Looks great so far!! KIU
I agree it might look very cool!!
Looks great so far!! KIU
bradyjames
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master cylinder problem
My new master cylinder won't fit because the automatic transmission is in the way....now what do I do? New master cylinder was designed to fit in stock location with manual gear box. [S
My new master cylinder won't fit because the automatic transmission is in the way....now what do I do? New master cylinder was designed to fit in stock location with manual gear box. [S
Old Iron
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Post some pics of the prob n someone will help
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
First off, congratulate yourself on finding a panel with such a solid original floor [cl ! It would have come from the factory painted, so you may be dealing with the original paint. Personally I would just go with clear on the sanded wood and bare steel slats, like you said a kool antique look.
shakey56
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Problem
Hey Brady.....I'm no pro on "under the floor" setups but there are plenty on here who are.... They can help remedy the problem.
Hey Brady.....I'm no pro on "under the floor" setups but there are plenty on here who are.... They can help remedy the problem.
rainman
Rough Rodder
Pics might help!!
Bonehead
Skull Master
I kind of like the wood floor as it looks now, maybe just clear over it.
The MC may have to be moved forward or backward. If this is an aftermarket set up, it should have an adjustable rod, that is probably too short anyway. You will probably have to add to the rod. Pictures would help.
The MC may have to be moved forward or backward. If this is an aftermarket set up, it should have an adjustable rod, that is probably too short anyway. You will probably have to add to the rod. Pictures would help.
bradyjames
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I will try to get some good photos this weekend.
bradyjames
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Master cylinder fix!
With the help of my girlfriends dad, I've fixed the master cylinder dilemma! We pushed the unit back on the frame and drilled new bolt holes to mount it. Then he fabricated a new master cylinder rod out of steel, drilled and tapped a 3/8 - 18. The short rod is the original and the long rod is the new one I will be using. In the pics you will see the limited space between the transmission and the original mc bracket...when I have it all installed and bolted together I will take more pics and post them up too!! I can't wait to drive this down the road!
With the help of my girlfriends dad, I've fixed the master cylinder dilemma! We pushed the unit back on the frame and drilled new bolt holes to mount it. Then he fabricated a new master cylinder rod out of steel, drilled and tapped a 3/8 - 18. The short rod is the original and the long rod is the new one I will be using. In the pics you will see the limited space between the transmission and the original mc bracket...when I have it all installed and bolted together I will take more pics and post them up too!! I can't wait to drive this down the road!
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Flywheel
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Pannel
NICE RIDE !
Working on my brakes now ,good fix .
looking good will be driving it soon looks like.[P
NICE RIDE !
Working on my brakes now ,good fix .
looking good will be driving it soon looks like.[P
Old Iron
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Good work around
bradyjames
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Update!
MC installed...been doing some painting...check out the new pics! more to come so stay tuned!! I'm working on the wood bed and it's going to be sweet when I have it all done!
MC installed...been doing some painting...check out the new pics! more to come so stay tuned!! I'm working on the wood bed and it's going to be sweet when I have it all done!
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hflhfl
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Hey i had some really old oil lacuer paint on my. House floors (great grandmothers idea) but i redid the floors with the same belt sander! Pain in the rear but i went down to 30 grit! Tore it off easily. Just had to go over it with finer sand paper a couple times ! Hope this helps
bradyjames
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54 GMC Panel
I hit the wood floor with some 60 grit...then I went over it with some 180....I wasn't really concerned if I got all the old stuff off, I just wanted it to be smooth, nice and even. I just lightly sanded with some 220 grit and laid my second coat of polyurethane tonight...tomorrow morning I hope to sand again and lay down my third coat of polyurethane. I hope to lay like 5 or 6 coats down. So far it's looking good and has a real antiquated look which I like a lot, I'll take some pictures when it's complete and I'll show some before and after pictures.
I hit the wood floor with some 60 grit...then I went over it with some 180....I wasn't really concerned if I got all the old stuff off, I just wanted it to be smooth, nice and even. I just lightly sanded with some 220 grit and laid my second coat of polyurethane tonight...tomorrow morning I hope to sand again and lay down my third coat of polyurethane. I hope to lay like 5 or 6 coats down. So far it's looking good and has a real antiquated look which I like a lot, I'll take some pictures when it's complete and I'll show some before and after pictures.
Shea Laking
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Lookin' good, Brady!
Regards,
Shea
Regards,
Shea
