buds truck Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 The center piece is stamped but no dings or dents: Now I have a decision to make, use this grille or two parallel bars from a '55. I'm having a body shop shorten the one bar to match the other. Will install both take a picture and decide. paul. that is what I did for my 53, I shortened my own parallel bar, not a hard job, but it looks good. I really like the look! (by the way, thanks again). Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Good info. I can see the front fender extension in Paul's pic below! Looks like it's about 12" long at least. Are the big blocks that much longer than the little 23" flatties? Some better pics comparing the front fenders and extensions of medium Duty 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 ton Dodge trucks with the bigger heavier 2-3/4 to 4 ton series Dodge trucks that have longer front fenders and wider fender extensions. The "Molyblock" engine has a seven inch longer head and weighs nearly twice what a 218 or 230 weighs. Bob Quote
Todd B Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks again, now I want a bigger truck. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks again' date=' now I want a bigger truck.[/quote']Do eet! Quote
pflaming Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) For some reason my camera started to take blurry pics, so this is not too clear. I kind of like the old red with the blue. Edited June 24, 2018 by pflaming Quote
Desotodav Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 I've been that drunk Paul. Don't worry too much about it mate. Wait til you're sober and try again!! But more seriously - check the camera settings. My wifey's camera does the same in poor lighting conditions. Desotodav Quote
Merle Coggins Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 Try cleaning the lens. I had that happen a while back and found a smudge on the lens Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 Try cleaning the lens. I had that happen a while back and found a smudge on the lens ditto that, my cell had half a smudge, so half was clear, half "foggy" Quote
pflaming Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Posted January 13, 2013 "been that drunk" . . . there is an old addage about Elenore Roosevelt and a drunk man who said to her, 'Your the ugliest first lady ever', she replied, 'Sir you are drunk', he countered " Yes, but I will be sober in the morning!". Elenore was not physically attractive, but she was one smart lady. I always admired her, not many first ladies like her. IMHO. Will clean the lens again. I bought it off CL for $30, maybe buy a couple more and have a spare. Cameras take a beating when used in the shop. Quote
pflaming Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) I loosely installed my 'new' grille. It's going to work. It needs some more shaping, sanding, etc., but it will fit the patina. The grille came with chrome park lights, solid by chrome is bad, but I like the painted ones better. I waited along time for this grille. The camera is better but not much, and yes, I am sober. Edited May 16, 2018 by pflaming Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 I loosely installed my 'new' grille. It's going to work. It needs some more shaping, sanding, etc., but it will fit the patina. The grille came with chrome park lights, solid by chrome is bad, but I like the painted ones better. I waited along time for this grille. The camera is better but not much, and yes, I am sober. Paul; Thanks.....now I am cross-eyed.......... Jeff Quote
B1B Keven Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 I thought I had a 'flash back'! Quote
Desotodav Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 Geez Paul, you really gotta lay off the drink buddy! I assume that you're still having problems with that fuzzy camera of yours. I recall not that long ago when you didn't take pictures of anything. Might be time for a new camera - maybe that one's all worn out? Grille looks alright though - even if it's fuzzy. Desotodav Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 actually he is sober and rock steady..truck was running..prime example of a wicked cam installed and idling in neutral Quote
48Dodger Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 I was thinking the grand-babies finger painted the grille??? No??? lol 48D Quote
buds truck Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Paul. I sent you a pm about the visor. Quote
pflaming Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Posted October 7, 2013 I just received these pictures from Kimballstock photography. They have been submitted to Classic Truck calendars for 2015. Fun stuff. My truck is the ONLY true patina truck in 17 pages of pictures. http://www.kimballstock.com/pix/AUT/14/AUT-14-RK1840-01T.JPG http://www.kimballstock.com/pix/AUT/30/AUT-30-RK6362-01T.JPG 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 You and your truck are true classics! Jeff Quote
DJ194950 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 Hope you get a free large frameable copy of each and a couple of calenders if used! Love it Paul! Doug Quote
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