 Keith_Knox
Member #189 Moderator and "19th Year" Platinum Supporting Member
Posts: 6675
Age: 79
Loc: Napa, Ca USA
Reg: 04-02-00
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03-26-21 09:13 AM - Post#2816835
In response to 2ndtime50guy
It has been an amazing journey.
29-41, 42-48, 49-54 Moderator
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
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 2ndtime50guy
"5th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
Reg: 04-06-12
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03-26-21 11:11 AM - Post#2816852
In response to 805chevy
I am seriously considering it at this point. To be honest, when I started this whole ordeal, I didn't know someone was making 12v reproductions of my gas gauge. It sure would take away the heartache!
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2ndtime50guy
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Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
Reg: 04-06-12
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03-28-21 05:08 PM - Post#2817014
In response to 2ndtime50guy
The last two days I've been cleaning up wiring under the hood, shortening excess lengths, soldering connections previously made hastily, and trying to make things look nice.
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 tommy49
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Posts: 3088
Loc: Kaleva, Michigan
Reg: 09-28-12
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03-29-21 05:25 AM - Post#2817048
In response to 2ndtime50guy
nice job! 
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2ndtime50guy
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Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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03-30-21 03:39 PM - Post#2817150
In response to tommy49
Thanks guys!
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805chevy
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Loc: Central Coast California
Reg: 08-04-20
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03-31-21 10:49 AM - Post#2817203
In response to 2ndtime50guy
I've had my 50 Fleetline for 26 years and the gas gauge never worked. Last year when i started tinkering with it again, I replaced the sending unit at the tank and the gauge in the dash(both 12 volt). worked like a charm! I've never been so happy to have a gas gauge!!! 
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2ndtime50guy
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Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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04-05-21 05:55 AM - Post#2817509
In response to 805chevy
I'm glad to hear that. It's nice when things finally work properly. Everything seems to take more time than it should!
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 19Chevy50
Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 86
Age: 60
Loc: Wichita, KS
Reg: 06-21-19
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04-07-21 06:44 AM - Post#2817640
In response to 805chevy
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19Chevy50
Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 86
Age: 60
Loc: Wichita, KS
Reg: 06-21-19
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04-07-21 06:45 AM - Post#2817641
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Looks great. I really enjoy seeing the updates.
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tommy49
"7th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 3088
Loc: Kaleva, Michigan
Reg: 09-28-12
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04-07-21 07:38 AM - Post#2817644
In response to 2ndtime50guy
....Everything seems to take more time than it should!
Tell me about it!!  
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2ndtime50guy
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Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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04-08-21 08:09 AM - Post#2817696
In response to tommy49
This week's update:
1. Still no progress on the "buzzing" gas gauge. I have a 12 volt repop gas gauge on back order and Speedway Motors is curious to know if this fixes the problem. I have a knack for being "the first" glitch products ever encounter.
2. I've now patched both front fenders by hand rather than spending $175 each for the sheet metal. They just need to be skimmed with filler and sanded.
3. I'm putting the front end together temporarily to hit a few car shows this month. I'm getting pretty good at assembling and disassembling the front and aligning the gaps! The hood hinges need to be rebuilt. They are pretty wobbly!
4. I'll post some pics this weekend. My biggest enemy right now is apathy. This whole "Covid School Year" is sucking the life out of me and I spend most evenings sitting and staring at the car with no motivation to work on it. Please pray for me... 
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tommy49
"7th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 3088
Loc: Kaleva, Michigan
Reg: 09-28-12
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04-08-21 08:50 AM - Post#2817700
In response to 2ndtime50guy
I go through frustrating times with my car, sometimes thinking a job should take 2 weeks and it's 5 weeks and I'm still not done with it. When I get to that point, I shut the car down for a week or two, and work on non-car stuff. Kat always has a list of projects. It's better for the soul.
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2ndtime50guy
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Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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04-09-21 02:16 AM - Post#2817740
In response to tommy49
Thank you for the advice. I should take a break!
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2ndtime50guy
"5th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 1854
Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
Reg: 04-06-12
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04-18-21 01:36 PM - Post#2818287
In response to 2ndtime50guy
I finally got a 12v repop of the gas gauge, and IT WORKS with the Speedway fuel sender interface! Hooray, that only took 3 months to solve! Now there is no need for the Runtz reducer and the buzzing sound is gone. On to better days! I also rebuilt my Carter YF Carb because the accelerator pump diaphragm was going bad. Here are some pics!
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2ndtime50guy
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Loc: Midwestern U.S.A.
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04-18-21 01:53 PM - Post#2818289
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Edited by 2ndtime50guy on 04-18-21 01:54 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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