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towersddg9 · 10-25-2012, 08:11 PM

Pick up my seat tomorrow, hope to wrap this build up soon

**chevy_man5** · 10-25-2012, 09:39 PM

That seat looks great towersddg9!

jsdoyle · 10-25-2012, 09:41 PM

Seats look great! That's the instrument cluster I want. Very nice.
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glos55 · 10-26-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jsdoyle

Seats look great! That's the instrument cluster I want. Very nice.
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I agree that is nice!!!

glos55 · 10-26-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

I agree that is nice!!!

Been busy with yard work and closing the pool for winter but... put a quick detail shine on the truck!

woodscavenger · 10-26-2012, 09:54 AM

Ordered a P/s bracket mount......hopefully I can get it to fit.

towersddg9 · 10-26-2012, 05:05 PM

Thanks for the input, here she is all done
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TxRat · 10-26-2012, 06:31 PM

back on 4 wheels

trivon56 · 10-26-2012, 07:03 PM

Today I dropped my truck off to the paint shop. Will be posting pics during and after. Can't wait to see the great job
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waspp · 10-26-2012, 10:03 PM

New weatherstripping installed and the doors hung!

dantimdad · 10-26-2012, 10:50 PM

Took the crossmember over to my buddy's shop, put it up on the bench and took it most of the way apart. Can't get the ball joints off. I cut the rivet heads and used a punch but the rivets wouldn't budge.

Steven

rcbildr · 10-26-2012, 11:05 PM

Got my GMC ready to be drivien for the first time since 1997...going to a car show tomorrow. So far it has new rear brake shoes with wheel cylinders, all new cap, coil, rotor, wires, plugs, points, and condensor. In addition to all that, I had to free up 5 stuck intake valves, straighten 3 push rods, break free the door mechanisms, and fix the gas gage. The truck has sat so long, a lot of things on it are corroded together. I still have to figure out why the front parking lights & turn signals don't work, and the heater doesn't work. I've gone thru almost a full can of penetrating oil working on her.

Cody63 · 10-27-2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dantimdad

Took the crossmember over to my buddy's shop, put it up on the bench and took it most of the way apart. Can't get the ball joints off. I cut the rivet heads and used a punch but the rivets wouldn't budge.

Steven

I had the same problem. I ended up using an air chisel between the ball joint and the control arm. It took a min but, it finally worked a gap in there so I could pry it the rest of the off.

dantimdad · 10-27-2012, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the tip!

Steven

lil_sahara450r · 10-27-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dantimdad

Thanks for the tip!

Steven

ya, an air chisel will be your best friend when it comes to those rivits. Those things were meant to last forever lol

markeb01 · 10-28-2012, 01:28 AM

Spent all day mounting the new fender emblems. Who would think so much time could be spent on such a simple project. The upside being both sides came out exactly the same and I'm very pleased with the results. Details and photos tomorrow.

LT1 Burb · 10-28-2012, 10:54 PM

I have a finished rolling chassis, now onto the motor and trans.

donthekawguy · 10-28-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cody63

I had the same problem. I ended up using an air chisel between the ball joint and the control arm. It took a min but, it finally worked a gap in there so I could pry it the rest of the off.

They just did this on trucks TV Saturday. Not sure if you can watch the segment but they cut off the ball joint with a torch then heated the rivets with the torch and used an air hammer to get the rivets out. Looked pretty easy if you have a torch.

woodscavenger · 10-29-2012, 12:03 AM

Bought a toolbox that I will be refurbishing to stick in the back. It is a drop in style so it will sit below the level of the side rails so it won't be seen easily. It's diamond plate but pretty beat up. I think it will be getting a coat of paint to match the truck.

russellmalcolm · 10-29-2012, 04:05 AM

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There can't be alot of old iron running around over in the UAE like yours....Nice to know people are into it over there . Good job for keeping it and showing them....

Thanks, I have seen more older trucks lately and was pleased to find the following garage. They have worked on several trucks and the owner has a 65 yellow chevy, they will be helping me with my wiring shortly. Here a few pics:
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66farmer · 10-29-2012, 07:59 AM

Finished the shifter, pedals and column and started on the Dynamat

1963c-10 · 10-29-2012, 01:50 PM

Oil changed, emergency brake adjusted, clock installed, gas and drove it.

markeb01 · 10-30-2012, 12:14 AM

Not exactly work on my truck, but I just spent the last hour and a half reinserting at least a dozen missing photos in my build thread that Imageshack unceremoniously feels a need to randomly drop. And I’m not done yet.

Snowbound · 10-30-2012, 02:00 PM

Bought the power steering kit from the Captain and picked up a 1.25" front sway bar from Pick and Pull. Ordered up the Energy Suspension bushings for it and I'm going to finish painting it up today.

I was thinking of using that silver Hammertone paint on the sway bar to give it some colour. How durable is that stuff?

Brian

CRGRS 66 · 10-30-2012, 02:59 PM

Continued with tear down this past weekend. Hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but could not think of a good reason not to once that was all that was left attached to the frame

. Actually, cleaning, degreasing, and rust removal will be a TON easier with it off

Now time for rust removal, then POR15 on the frame.

10-25-2012, 08:11 PM	#6401
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pick up my seat tomorrow, hope to wrap this build up soon Attached Images

10-25-2012, 09:39 PM	#6402
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That seat looks great towersddg9! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

10-25-2012, 09:41 PM	#6403
jsdoyle Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lyndon, KY Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Seats look great! That's the instrument cluster I want. Very nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ------ 65 Chevy C10 Fleetside

10-26-2012, 09:54 AM	#6406
woodscavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ordered a P/s bracket mount......hopefully I can get it to fit. __________________ 62 C10, LWB fleetside, 350SBC, Munie 4spd,

10-26-2012, 05:05 PM	#6407
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks for the input, here she is all done Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-26-2012, 06:31 PM	#6408
TxRat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? back on 4 wheels

10-26-2012, 07:03 PM	#6409
trivon56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 64	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I dropped my truck off to the paint shop. Will be posting pics during and after. Can't wait to see the great job Posted via Mobile Device

10-26-2012, 10:03 PM	#6410
waspp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryville TN Posts: 201	Re: What did you do to your truck today? New weatherstripping installed and the doors hung!

10-26-2012, 10:50 PM	#6411
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took the crossmember over to my buddy's shop, put it up on the bench and took it most of the way apart. Can't get the ball joints off. I cut the rivet heads and used a punch but the rivets wouldn't budge. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

10-26-2012, 11:05 PM	#6412
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my GMC ready to be drivien for the first time since 1997...going to a car show tomorrow. So far it has new rear brake shoes with wheel cylinders, all new cap, coil, rotor, wires, plugs, points, and condensor. In addition to all that, I had to free up 5 stuck intake valves, straighten 3 push rods, break free the door mechanisms, and fix the gas gage. The truck has sat so long, a lot of things on it are corroded together. I still have to figure out why the front parking lights & turn signals don't work, and the heater doesn't work. I've gone thru almost a full can of penetrating oil working on her. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

10-27-2012, 06:27 PM	#6414
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks for the tip! Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

10-28-2012, 01:28 AM	#6416
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent all day mounting the new fender emblems. Who would think so much time could be spent on such a simple project. The upside being both sides came out exactly the same and I'm very pleased with the results. Details and photos tomorrow. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-28-2012, 10:54 PM	#6417
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I have a finished rolling chassis, now onto the motor and trans. Attached Images

10-29-2012, 12:03 AM	#6419
woodscavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bought a toolbox that I will be refurbishing to stick in the back. It is a drop in style so it will sit below the level of the side rails so it won't be seen easily. It's diamond plate but pretty beat up. I think it will be getting a coat of paint to match the truck. __________________ 62 C10, LWB fleetside, 350SBC, Munie 4spd,

10-29-2012, 07:59 AM	#6421
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the shifter, pedals and column and started on the Dynamat Attached Images Last edited by 66farmer; 10-29-2012 at 08:05 AM.



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10-29-2012, 01:50 PM	#6422
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Oil changed, emergency brake adjusted, clock installed, gas and drove it. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-30-2012, 12:14 AM	#6423
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not exactly work on my truck, but I just spent the last hour and a half reinserting at least a dozen missing photos in my build thread that Imageshack unceremoniously feels a need to randomly drop. And I’m not done yet. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-30-2012, 02:00 PM	#6424
Snowbound Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westbank, BC Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bought the power steering kit from the Captain and picked up a 1.25" front sway bar from Pick and Pull. Ordered up the Energy Suspension bushings for it and I'm going to finish painting it up today. I was thinking of using that silver Hammertone paint on the sway bar to give it some colour. How durable is that stuff? Brian __________________ 1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600

10-30-2012, 02:59 PM	#6425
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Continued with tear down this past weekend. Hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but could not think of a good reason not to once that was all that was left attached to the frame. Actually, cleaning, degreasing, and rust removal will be a TON easier with it off Now time for rust removal, then POR15 on the frame. Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

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