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Scot_Douglas · 08-26-2011, 03:51 PM

Employee autoshow at Milford Proving Grounds.

awbrown · 08-26-2011, 10:01 PM

Hey Scot ,Looks like it went over well !! Is it running OK now??

awbrown · 08-26-2011, 10:08 PM

I decided to swap the engine out of ol'blue.. So that ment I had to remove truck #1 (the green one) from the main garage and move it to the rear garage ... Sounds simple right ? well first I had to remove the acumulated junk from around it since I had lost interest in it bout a year ago .. then removed all the junk from the rear of it and proceeded to rearrange all the body panels and place them in the back in an organized way .. next I had to hang a temporary gas tank off the inner fender , (since it is missing the fenders and doors , seat and gas tank ..replace the distributor I robbed for truck #1 and it fired right up and I drove it to the rear garage ... Now I have a days worth of cleaning before I can start tomorrows project ...

samuellg1977 · 08-26-2011, 10:27 PM

That is always a good thing when they roar to life after sitting for a while. I have decided to build a new motor for my truck. I have never built my own motor and I have no idea what I want (except 400hp), so we'll see how it goes. Pray for me, everyone!
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*RUSHNBOBO* · 08-26-2011, 10:45 PM

Sprayed this on the back of the dually........now I don't know if I like it

old cruiser · 08-27-2011, 03:52 AM

I wired in a 5 pin trailer plug on my 64 a little different to do here than your 4 pin in USA over here we have to our trailer brake lights seperate from our turn signals. Took me a while but I figured it out turn signals wired to front ones and run brake lights straight off the brake switch. Got me thinking though.

samuellg1977 · 08-27-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUSHNBOBO

Sprayed this on the back of the dually........now I don't know if I like it

Looks good to me, Boss! Let it ride!
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el_bole · 08-27-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

That truck has tons of potential with the shortened long bed. Are you taking it back to stock?

Lakeroadster,

Yes I am taking it back to stock.....I very happy with this truck, it is very solid.

As my chassis been cut I am looking to buy a short bed frame to throw truck on plus I have a short bed stepside that was given to me.

A guy out here in Cali wants $250 for a complete rolling SB chassis...What do you think?

Thanks,
el_bole

bobbylast · 08-27-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_bole

Lakeroadster,

Yes I am taking it back to stock.....I very happy with this truck, it is very solid.

As my chassis been cut I am looking to buy a short bed frame to throw truck on plus I have a short bed stepside that was given to me.

A guy out here in Cali wants $250 for a complete rolling SB chassis...What do you think?

Thanks,
el_bole

i think i'd do that for 250. you could powder coat the frame and replace all the bushings maybe add a newer front end with disc brakes...all while still driving your truck....sounds like a winner to me.

el_bole · 08-27-2011, 11:03 AM

Bobby,

Thanks for the info...either way I am going to end up spending $.

A buddy of mine has a frame he is willing to just give me (62' gmc longbed).. but then I got to look for a bed that will fit....prolly $150-250 for a decent bed....

If I kept mine(chopped and all) I would have to pay someone to fab the SB stepside into a LB, at least in front....Probabaly $200 +JOB!

So I think you are absolutely right Bobby, what the rate for powder coating a frame?

Thanks,
Roberto

el_bole · 08-27-2011, 11:04 AM

By the way....I have a SB step side that I scored off craigslist for free....

Roberto

Turkey · 08-28-2011, 02:22 AM

sand, sand, sand....bodywork!

Slow Build · 08-28-2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUSHNBOBO

Sprayed this on the back of the dually...

It's pretty obvious that you didn't.

bo-w · 08-28-2011, 03:56 AM

intake is on and torqued, distributor is stabbed water pump is on. brackets are cleaned and painted. all thats left is the fan clutch and belt . carb, set timing and tune her up .

Blue Blood · 08-28-2011, 06:31 AM

Bought a SWB Fleetside!!
Surface rust only on the sheetmetal, no rot, no holes, sills are good(whoop-de-do) just needs new bed strips...it's going to media blasting tomorrow.Check out the rebar suspension! haha
Psyched!

kieth · 08-28-2011, 11:41 AM

Well we finally got the Cragars on the rear of the Truck today, it looks just a little bit better. What do you think ?

In the park:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._s8qZ7gJ-XL-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._Mv6jcCD-XL-LB

At the new RT66 park:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._7P96XPv-X2-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._c5FVJVM-XL-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._VNTtdTm-X2-LB

Is it old school enough ? Yet still updated ? Kieth

Blue Blood · 08-28-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

Well we finally got the Cragars on the rear of the Truck today, it looks just a little bit better. What do you think ?

In the park:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._s8qZ7gJ-XL-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._Mv6jcCD-XL-LB

At the new RT66 park:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._7P96XPv-X2-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._c5FVJVM-XL-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._VNTtdTm-X2-LB

Is it old school enough ? Yet still updated ? Kieth

Color, wheels, stance, nailed it!

jbgroby · 08-28-2011, 12:57 PM

We hosted our grandsons Ethans 2nd. Birthday Party, had a good time. Had to roll the truck out of the garage so we could run the A/C and have an extended party when it got too hot (95 degrees yesterday) things went well, got some good pictures of the truck in bright sunlight, colors look better than before.

Rich 5150 69 · 08-28-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

Well we finally got the Cragars on the rear of the Truck today, it looks just a little bit better. What do you think ?
Is it old school enough ? Yet still updated ? Kieth

Kieth it looks awesome, I would jump at that if it were for sale and I was`nt already involved with to many projects .

towersddg9 · 08-28-2011, 06:44 PM

Did a test fit of the grill support, will need some tweaking and clean up of the spot welds

SRVBLUES64 · 08-28-2011, 08:55 PM

My wife and I figured out how to put the cab back on the frame, just the two of us and a engine lift. it was a great day

niterider65 · 08-28-2011, 09:34 PM

took the old brakes off was going to put the new cross drilled rotors on untill i found that the upper and lower ball joints and inner&outer tie rods need replacing...also need a new stearing box may go back with pwer stearing

also fabed my electric fan switch mount for the 65 ..
two steps forward one step back slowly it will get on the road

niterider65 · 08-28-2011, 09:41 PM

just a few more from today

smilts60 · 08-28-2011, 10:01 PM

Finaly gro the fron t and most of the cab stripped down. I did manage to drop the drivers door on my head though.
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el_bole · 08-28-2011, 10:59 PM

Took the grinder AKA metal cutter to the rear of my custom bed to remove the caddy tail lights....

Harder than I expected but got one off at least....
Plans are to either put them on a reg. fleetside bed vertically(the way the should be IMO) or to put them on my SB step side bed.....fenders or right by tail gate IDK.....

Great work everyone,
el_bole

08-26-2011, 03:51 PM	#3751
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Employee autoshow at Milford Proving Grounds. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

08-26-2011, 10:01 PM	#3752
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hey Scot ,Looks like it went over well !! Is it running OK now?? Last edited by awbrown; 08-26-2011 at 10:09 PM.

08-26-2011, 10:08 PM	#3753
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I decided to swap the engine out of ol'blue.. So that ment I had to remove truck #1 (the green one) from the main garage and move it to the rear garage ... Sounds simple right ? well first I had to remove the acumulated junk from around it since I had lost interest in it bout a year ago .. then removed all the junk from the rear of it and proceeded to rearrange all the body panels and place them in the back in an organized way .. next I had to hang a temporary gas tank off the inner fender , (since it is missing the fenders and doors , seat and gas tank ..replace the distributor I robbed for truck #1 and it fired right up and I drove it to the rear garage ... Now I have a days worth of cleaning before I can start tomorrows project ...

08-26-2011, 10:27 PM	#3754
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That is always a good thing when they roar to life after sitting for a while. I have decided to build a new motor for my truck. I have never built my own motor and I have no idea what I want (except 400hp), so we'll see how it goes. Pray for me, everyone! Posted via Mobile Device

08-26-2011, 10:45 PM	#3755
RUSHNBOBO Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Placerville Ca. Posts: 982	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Sprayed this on the back of the dually........now I don't know if I like it Attached Images

08-27-2011, 03:52 AM	#3756
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I wired in a 5 pin trailer plug on my 64 a little different to do here than your 4 pin in USA over here we have to our trailer brake lights seperate from our turn signals. Took me a while but I figured it out turn signals wired to front ones and run brake lights straight off the brake switch. Got me thinking though.

08-27-2011, 11:03 AM	#3760
el_bole Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bobby, Thanks for the info...either way I am going to end up spending $. A buddy of mine has a frame he is willing to just give me (62' gmc longbed).. but then I got to look for a bed that will fit....prolly $150-250 for a decent bed.... If I kept mine(chopped and all) I would have to pay someone to fab the SB stepside into a LB, at least in front....Probabaly $200 +JOB! So I think you are absolutely right Bobby, what the rate for powder coating a frame? Thanks, Roberto

08-27-2011, 11:04 AM	#3761
el_bole Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? By the way....I have a SB step side that I scored off craigslist for free.... Roberto

08-28-2011, 02:22 AM	#3762
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? sand, sand, sand....bodywork! __________________

08-28-2011, 03:56 AM	#3764
bo-w Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: sacramento Ca Posts: 84	Re: What did you do to your truck today? intake is on and torqued, distributor is stabbed water pump is on. brackets are cleaned and painted. all thats left is the fan clutch and belt . carb, set timing and tune her up .

08-28-2011, 06:31 AM	#3765
Blue Blood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MV Ma. Posts: 114	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bought a SWB Fleetside!! Surface rust only on the sheetmetal, no rot, no holes, sills are good(whoop-de-do) just needs new bed strips...it's going to media blasting tomorrow.Check out the rebar suspension! haha Psyched! Attached Images

08-28-2011, 11:41 AM	#3766
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well we finally got the Cragars on the rear of the Truck today, it looks just a little bit better. What do you think ? In the park: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._s8qZ7gJ-XL-LB http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._Mv6jcCD-XL-LB At the new RT66 park: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._7P96XPv-X2-LB http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._c5FVJVM-XL-LB http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._VNTtdTm-X2-LB Is it old school enough ? Yet still updated ? Kieth Last edited by kieth; 08-28-2011 at 11:47 AM.

08-28-2011, 12:57 PM	#3768
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We hosted our grandsons Ethans 2nd. Birthday Party, had a good time. Had to roll the truck out of the garage so we could run the A/C and have an extended party when it got too hot (95 degrees yesterday) things went well, got some good pictures of the truck in bright sunlight, colors look better than before. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

08-28-2011, 06:44 PM	#3770
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did a test fit of the grill support, will need some tweaking and clean up of the spot welds Attached Images

08-28-2011, 08:55 PM	#3771
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My wife and I figured out how to put the cab back on the frame, just the two of us and a engine lift. it was a great day Attached Images



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08-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#3772
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: What did you do to your truck today? took the old brakes off was going to put the new cross drilled rotors on untill i found that the upper and lower ball joints and inner&outer tie rods need replacing...also need a new stearing box may go back with pwer stearing also fabed my electric fan switch mount for the 65 .. two steps forward one step back slowly it will get on the road Attached Images

08-28-2011, 09:41 PM	#3773
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: What did you do to your truck today? just a few more from today Attached Images

08-28-2011, 10:01 PM	#3774
smilts60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Big Spring Tx Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finaly gro the fron t and most of the cab stripped down. I did manage to drop the drivers door on my head though. Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2011, 10:59 PM	#3775
el_bole Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 195	Cutting up bed Took the grinder AKA metal cutter to the rear of my custom bed to remove the caddy tail lights.... Harder than I expected but got one off at least.... Plans are to either put them on a reg. fleetside bed vertically(the way the should be IMO) or to put them on my SB step side bed.....fenders or right by tail gate IDK..... Great work everyone, el_bole Attached Images

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