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Old 04-04-2016, 10:31 AM
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Well I sure don't update this very much...

Now that it has over 14,000 KM I'm doing a thorough check-over of a bunch of things to ready it for another cruising season. Things like re-packing the wheel bearings, tightening bolts and hose clamps, etc.

I had a small antifreeze leak that I couldn't figure out. It would leak a couple days after I drove it and leave a few spots on the floor. Or it would leak a little while driving but not consistently, I would see the antifreeze dripping off the frame or steering and I could not figure out where it was leaking from. So I set about to tighten all the clamps on the cooling system, and it started dripping from the upper rad hose on the radiator. The clamp was actually coming apart! Good thing that didn't happen on the road! She's all fixed up now.

Just a few more things and I can put it back down on the ground!
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1986 Caprice
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup (project)
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Old 07-24-2022, 10:49 PM
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My truck is all spiffed up for our wedding, this is what it looks like with Patina Sauce on it in the sun.

Torchie, having used both Linseed Oil (on wood projects) and Patina Sauce, I really don't think they're that similar. The colour, viscosity, scent, and the way they dry is different.
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1946 GMC Pickup (455 Buick and S10 frame) - Build Thread
1962 Bel Air
1982 S10
1986 Caprice
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup (project)
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Old 07-24-2022, 10:51 PM
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The truck now has over 35,000 km as well.
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1946 GMC Pickup (455 Buick and S10 frame) - Build Thread
1962 Bel Air
1982 S10
1986 Caprice
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup (project)
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Old 07-25-2022, 05:38 AM
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Looks awesome,
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Old 07-25-2022, 07:40 AM
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Always good seeing the 46! Is there no smell to that "patina sauce"?
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Old 07-25-2022, 08:49 AM
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Always good seeing the 46! Is there no smell to that "patina sauce"?
It has a sweet smell. Almost candy-like.
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1946 GMC Pickup (455 Buick and S10 frame) - Build Thread
1962 Bel Air
1982 S10
1986 Caprice
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup (project)
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Old 07-25-2022, 09:32 AM
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Looks sweet. Smells sweet.
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Old 07-25-2022, 09:49 AM
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Lookin' good Colin, it's been one heck of a good cruiser with many more fun KMs to go....
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Old 07-25-2022, 10:12 AM
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looks really nice, congrats on your wedding!
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Old 07-27-2022, 12:30 PM
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Lookin' good Colin, it's been one heck of a good cruiser with many more fun KMs to go....
Sure has, considering it's almost all used parts!

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looks really nice, congrats on your wedding!
Thanks!

Thanks for the comments everyone!
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1946 GMC Pickup (455 Buick and S10 frame) - Build Thread
1962 Bel Air
1982 S10
1986 Caprice
1928 Model A Roadster Pickup (project)
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