> From: Self <zorro>
> To: "Marlene Rzepkowski" <mrzepkow@rochester.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Front Fender Caps for a 59 Task Force
> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 13:30:44
> > Thanks for the quick response. That would be great if your brother could
> > look into that for us, if it isn't too much trouble. Don't want to put an
> > arm and a leg into it, but if cost of fenders and shipping and handling were
> > reasonable that would be the answer. We did see the fiberglass fenders for
> > sale but I am not too thrilled with going that route.
> I know what you mean. But the price on the fiberglass ones were more
>than what
> I would have wanted to pay also..... So for me, there was no question
>when he
> found this truck. Other than the tips at the rear bottom, there is no
>rust,
> and no Bondo that I can find. I'll e-mail him and get the ball
>rolling... and
> will let you know what he finds. If he does find some, I'll have him
>take pics
> so you can decide. Or, I will be going there in a few weeks and will
>take them
> myself. (I also want to check on some items while I'm there).
>
> > How's your restoration coming along? Are you going for stock or modified?
> I read somewhere a word on the net called "RESTIFICATION"... He said
>it
> meant a cross between restoration and modification. I think that's a
>good way
> to describe what I'm shooting for. I want to keep it original for the
>most
> part. (Engine, suspension, tranny, body). I like the way the older
>trucks
> looked and drove. But there are a few modifications I will be doing.
>Like a
> console to hold a modern stereo, cell phone, etc... The wheels will
>probably
> be off a 98 Tahoe I have found reasonable, (cheaper than new hub caps)
>and
> my wife is demanding the optional velour seat upholstery instead of the
> factory plastic. (She even wants A/C put in - still debating that
>one).. hehe
> Mostly, comfort add ons I suppose would be the summary. I've been told
>I'll
> change my mind later, and add power steering, brakes, etc.... I'm
>doubting it,
> but I reckon I'll find out as time goes on. (sorry bout being so gabby)
>
> > Just went to your site and looked at your project photos. My wife and I are
> > working on our "Chief" . PO worked on the truck to get it presentable to
> > drive but really didn't do quality work.
> (??? what is PO???) - I am getting more pictures developed, hope to
>have the
> page updated within the next week or so.
>
> > It is driveable as is but as we are starting to work on it we have made it
>look worse.
> > (I can send photo if interested).
> Sure :-) I'd love to see it. (I spend hours looking for the different
>pics
> on the net).. Send it when you get a chance.
>
> > We have a 2 car garage but it is not suitable for working in
> > during winter(we live in Rochester NY...and you?) plus both spots are
> > filled with a daily driver plus a 77 MG Midget.
> I'm in Eastern Kentucky. I'd give my eye teeth for a garage about now..
> :-)
> But, spring is around the corner, and I still have lots I can do inside
>my
> tiny workshop. Just finished the second door, getting ready to do the
> bumpers, grill, etc...
>
> > I also noticed at your site that you were looking to change the rear end
> > gears. I too am looking to do something different to make it more conducive
> > to highway travel. Have any ideas or leads on what to do?
> I've been reading in here about putting in a 5 speed transmission.
>(which
> sounds good if you're modifying). But I'm hoping the gearing will
>enough to
> serve my purposes. This will probably be one of the last items I put on
>it, as
> I can test it all out locally using the old gearing. I too will be
>looking
> into any alternatives. I'll let you know if I find any.
>
> > Your dashboard removal was also interesting to me as ours needs to be
> > cleaned up and painted. Have you gotten to the point of reinstalling it yet?
> No, not yet. When I get these newest pictures posted on my page, you
>will see
> why I had no other choice. The dash in the cab I'll be using had been
>cut out
> for gauges, plus to install a bigger radio. (The truck had been a
>hotrod). I
> will be re-installing the dash as soon as the weather allows, and I can
>finish
> the rest of the interior of the cab. I wouldn't suggest removing a dash
>if you
> can avoid it (especially if you are going to re-use the same dash).
>Neighbors
> here now believes I have totally lost my mind for doing this anyways
>(long
> story), but when I cut out the dash, I even got the "high eyebrowed
>concern"
> look from my wife and pappy-in-law. <hehehehe>
>
> sorry again for being so windy...
>
> Bert
>
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