What did you do to your truck today part III

[Grizz1963]

Impressive progress Martin !!!

I feel kinda embarrassed posting up my bit here

Not much to show, hurt my back a week or so ago, and when I went out to the garage last night, I made it to the garage door and decided to come back indoors and be sensible.

This morning a combination of two cats and my back woke me early, so I had a cuppa tea and went to the garage for a bit, to tidy up stuff and just make a bit of dust, as the rest of today belonged to Nicola, it is the 7 year anniversary of our first date, and we had agreed to go out and do stuff in Rochester where we had our first date, it was meant to be a quick coffee, but had ended up in a four hour date followed by 5 hours the next day and culminating in her marrying me two years later.
It's not all been smooth sailing, but I would not trade this girl for most. How many women tell you to buy a truck, motorbikes, tools and toys?? ( sure, she gets her share back, but it's worth it every day)

So this resulted in a small bit of progress.



Clean metal around the screen, peak next and then some primer and white paint to get it ready for the insurance to replace the screen that got smashed last year. I would love to delay installation till all the paint is done, but they have jobs to do too.




Tomorrow it is off to Essex for the NSRA Swapmeet, let's hope there are some bargains.

Last year Mate Martin picked up a door for £100.00 for his truck, as well as a new front screen rubber for £10.00 and a complete cab mount kit for £35.00

I do live in hope.

[mjh1965]

We'll I got a little bit more done this afternoon. After I got all the usual jobs done Saturday morning . I went into the garage and got the inner rocker and floor section welded in. Another step nearer if only a small one





Next step is to turn it back over hang the door and fit the outer rocker . Then start all over again on the other side

[LVPhotos]

First attempt failed on my install of the Black Magic 3300cfm fan. The u channel works side to side but an inch or so short in and out using factory radiator tabs. So JB weld it is. I will have new extention dry by morning and no one will notice. Swapped straight plug wires over to 90s and routed them under new headers. Headers won't clear clutch fork, so we are going forkless with McLeod hydraulic bearing.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by mjh1965

We'll I got a little bit more done this afternoon. After I got all the usual jobs done Saturday morning . I went into the garage and got the inner rocker and floor section welded in. Another step nearer if only a small one

Next step is to turn it back over hang the door and fit the outer rocker . Then start all over again on the other side

Martin,
You are doing some nice work on that truck! Keep up the good work. We need to keep these 1965 trucks on the road!

Jay (Lugnutz65)

[scottco]

That's some great work.....

[cooperhw]

Nothing. Same as I have done for the last two months since I bought that stupid 68 1 ton dually that has ate up all my time and monies. Swear I wish I had never bought it. Could be well on my way with my 63 GMC short fleet.

[Joe Pass]

Today I installed a series 3 posi
With only a few miles on the differential I decided to keep the 3:42 ratio and invest in the Posi. Here are some pictures...

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Today I installed a series 3 posi
With only a few miles on the differential I decided to keep the 3:42 ratio and invest in the Posi.

Way above my knowledge and skill level, but I gotta say it looks cool. I understand what posi is, but have no idea what it takes to accomplish the installation you did. Thanks for the cool pics. Glad the test ride went well.

[Joe Pass]

[Joe Pass]

Test drive uneventful which is good...HaHa

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Test drive uneventful which is good...HaHa
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Always a good thing when test drives go well.

You guys really are clever with the mechanicals of your trucks.

[Joe Pass]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Always a good thing when test drives go well.

You guys really are clever with the mechanicals of your trucks.

Thanks, I hate walking home after the test drive

[verdell]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Test drive uneventful which is good...HaHa
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I've been fooling around with 60-66 pickups for well over 20 years...this is one of my favorite trucks. Awesome job, man..

[Joe Pass]

Originally Posted by verdell

I've been fooling around with 60-66 pickups for well over 20 years...this is one of my favorite trucks. Awesome job, man..

Thank you.....The inspiration comes from this forum....A bunch of great members sharing their ideas and experiences, good and bad is what it's all about. Its nice that things never turn into a pissing contest like other forums I used to frequent ....HaHa..

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Thank you.....The inspiration comes from this forum....A bunch of great members sharing their ideas and experiences, good and bad is what it's all about. Its nice that things never turn into a pissing contest like other forums I used to frequent ....HaHa..

Amen to that !!

[Evoracer]

This...

[bcontractor]

Originally Posted by Evoracer

This...

great welds bro !!nice work...

[Lugnutz65]

This is only one of several repairs I did today on my original PS door. New door skin will go on in April. I had to patch damage made at the upper window frame from where a mirror bracket had been.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

This is only one of several repairs I did today on my original PS door. New door skin will go on in April. I had to patch damage made at the upper window frame from where a mirror bracket had been.

like it never happen'd, nice work !!!

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

like it never happen'd, nice work !!!

prep' these parts. top row will be clear coated to save the original cast iron look, bottom row will be painted shiny black and then clear coated. used my electrolysis tank to remove all traces of rust, wire wheel'd them, soap and water, more wire wheel, them grease and wax remover. painting bright and early...

[Joe Pass]

Better get that lotto ticket,....She's a keeper

[jeff dunn]

Test fit my new race line wheels

[jeff dunn]

Another pic

[mikesC10]

Nice choice Jeff! What are the specs like wheels size and backspacing? Which rear diff are you running? Any help would be great as I'm trying to get some wheel ideas for my build. Thanks.

[jeff dunn]

they are 20 x 10.5 with 5.125 back spacing, fender wells are stock and tubs are to.
295/40/20 nexens on rear
275/40/20 nexans front 9 inch x 20 4.250 bs