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_1966ChevyPU · 05-06-2012, 11:05 PM

Nothin wrong with a hat rack either... nor the cb mounts I had. At least, not back in the day... now it's all getting cleaned and smoothed up.

ConnDemned · 05-07-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by coulter

made a new rad mount today

Where'd you get your valve covers, I've been looking for some similar. Also very creative mount, I like the v8 logo idea
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CRGRS 66 · 05-07-2012, 09:09 AM

While I am waiting for my new rad to arrive did some cleaning, and de-greasing under the hood. Also cleaned up and painted the hood latch and top rad brackets and alternator bracket.

1963c-10 · 05-07-2012, 09:32 AM

Got the throttle cable and assembly installed. Had to use the throttle assembly from the 61 and use it on the 63 linkage to make it work. The 235 and the 230 had different linkage. Just have to drill the hole and mount the cable on the dash now.

Fastest32 · 05-07-2012, 05:36 PM

Getting ready for my p/s install. Rebuilt the pump, cleaned and painted everything.

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Raked 64 · 05-07-2012, 05:45 PM

Last weekend I worked on the interior. Finished the sound mat and installed the carpet and seat belts and finally the seat. Starting to see the finished product. I am motivated to finish this thing!

Sorry for the bad cell phone pics.

Ta2Don · 05-07-2012, 05:57 PM

Got the odometer rolled to all Zeros and the speedo needle painted...

iceship · 05-07-2012, 07:09 PM

Called chromer to see where my parts was at.... omg.. they miss placed it... it has been 4mo.s not chromed yet... good thing i dont live closer, they would have to call 911...
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bobbylast · 05-08-2012, 03:23 PM

i installed porta walls. i sanded, cleaned primed and painted my frame and inner fender wells. waiting for hub cap clips to come in so i can mount my 52 chevy hub caps.

**pdxhall** · 05-08-2012, 03:35 PM

I replaced my center crossmember with a new dropped one from CPP.

Touchdown67 · 05-08-2012, 05:12 PM

I just had a 700R4, Ididit column shift column, and power disc brakes put on. Its like a brand new truck. Took it by the alignment shop and had the wheels balanced also. I can now cruise at 75-80 with no problems. Worth every penny....

doobiebro · 05-08-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbylast

i installed porta walls. i sanded, cleaned primed and painted my frame and inner fender wells. waiting for hub cap clips to come in so i can mount my 52 chevy hub caps.

bobbylast how do the porta walls hold up on them tires. Ive seen them on VWs with the thinner tires. I heard they make noises at high speeds..is that true..

CRGRS 66 · 05-08-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Touchdown67

I just had a 700R4, Ididit column shift column, and power disc brakes put on. Its like a brand new truck. Took it by the alignment shop and had the wheels balanced also. I can now cruise at 75-80 with no problems. Worth every penny....

That dash and steering wheel/column are are a converted touchdown sir!

CRGRS 66 · 05-08-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Touchdown67

I just had a 700R4, Ididit column shift column, and power disc brakes put on. Its like a brand new truck. Took it by the alignment shop and had the wheels balanced also. I can now cruise at 75-80 with no problems. Worth every penny....

Did that steering wheel come with the column?

Touchdown67 · 05-08-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Did that steering wheel come with the column?

Thanks... It is a re pop wheel we painted to match..

CRGRS 66 · 05-08-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Touchdown67

Thanks... It is a re pop wheel we painted to match..

Is it the black steering wheel that they offer on LMC, Classic Parts etc?

Touchdown67 · 05-08-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Is it the black steering wheel that they offer on LMC, Classic Parts etc?

yes it is the black one...

steve'62 · 05-08-2012, 11:09 PM

How do you put/apply portawalls?
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dantimdad · 05-09-2012, 11:32 AM

Lookup porta walls on youtube there is a video from a VW bug resto shop that goes into detail.

Steven

XXPainterXX · 05-09-2012, 05:57 PM

Got my new floor rubber, seat belts , seat and shift knob back in today.

Rob Fisher · 05-09-2012, 07:37 PM

I just got home from seeing my new 383 SBC on the engine dyno at Richmond Engines here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Initial pulls of around 500 HP but hoping for 525 HP after some tweaking of the timing and jetting of the carburetor.

shrunken66stroker · 05-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Boxed in the drip rail.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-09-2012, 08:34 PM

I went to the shop to get a tow dolly. I have been getting the truck ready to tow to the shop for painting. I have been button up this and that to get ready for it tomorrow and I line the dolly up and my wheels are too wide.. Now I have to go up to the shop and get stock wheels so it will fit on the dolly.. That is 120 mile round trip.

chevyguys · 05-09-2012, 08:40 PM

I've been working on the interior... Finished the steering column (Chromed Original Column), Factory A/C controlls and some other odd's and end's. What do you guys think?

XXPainterXX · 05-09-2012, 09:12 PM

That looks sick chevyguy

05-06-2012, 11:05 PM	#5251
_1966ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 97	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nothin wrong with a hat rack either... nor the cb mounts I had. At least, not back in the day... now it's all getting cleaned and smoothed up. Attached Images __________________ Bryan (Redneck) '66 Chevy Longbed Fleetside '12 Dodge Ram 3500 '08 BigDog Pitbull '11 Cargomate Trailer (Toy Hauler)

05-07-2012, 09:09 AM	#5253
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? While I am waiting for my new rad to arrive did some cleaning, and de-greasing under the hood. Also cleaned up and painted the hood latch and top rad brackets and alternator bracket. Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-07-2012, 09:32 AM	#5254
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the throttle cable and assembly installed. Had to use the throttle assembly from the 61 and use it on the 63 linkage to make it work. The 235 and the 230 had different linkage. Just have to drill the hole and mount the cable on the dash now. __________________ 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

05-07-2012, 05:36 PM	#5255
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Getting ready for my p/s install. Rebuilt the pump, cleaned and painted everything. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

05-07-2012, 05:45 PM	#5256
Raked 64 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: central, IL Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last weekend I worked on the interior. Finished the sound mat and installed the carpet and seat belts and finally the seat. Starting to see the finished product. I am motivated to finish this thing! Sorry for the bad cell phone pics. Attached Images

05-07-2012, 05:57 PM	#5257
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the odometer rolled to all Zeros and the speedo needle painted... Attached Images

05-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#5258
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Called chromer to see where my parts was at.... omg.. they miss placed it... it has been 4mo.s not chromed yet... good thing i dont live closer, they would have to call 911... Posted via Mobile Device

05-08-2012, 03:23 PM	#5259
bobbylast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Metairie, La. 70003 Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i installed porta walls. i sanded, cleaned primed and painted my frame and inner fender wells. waiting for hub cap clips to come in so i can mount my 52 chevy hub caps. Attached Images __________________ If you used to be...then i guess you never were.

05-08-2012, 03:35 PM	#5260
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I replaced my center crossmember with a new dropped one from CPP. Attached Images

05-08-2012, 05:12 PM	#5261
Touchdown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 204	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I just had a 700R4, Ididit column shift column, and power disc brakes put on. Its like a brand new truck. Took it by the alignment shop and had the wheels balanced also. I can now cruise at 75-80 with no problems. Worth every penny.... Attached Images Last edited by Touchdown67; 05-08-2012 at 05:27 PM. Reason: photos didn't load

05-08-2012, 11:09 PM	#5268
steve'62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goodyear,az Posts: 251	Re: What did you do to your truck today? How do you put/apply portawalls? Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2012, 11:32 AM	#5269
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lookup porta walls on youtube there is a video from a VW bug resto shop that goes into detail. 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

05-09-2012, 05:57 PM	#5270
XXPainterXX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my new floor rubber, seat belts , seat and shift knob back in today. Attached Images

05-09-2012, 07:37 PM	#5271
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I just got home from seeing my new 383 SBC on the engine dyno at Richmond Engines here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Initial pulls of around 500 HP but hoping for 525 HP after some tweaking of the timing and jetting of the carburetor. Attached Images

05-09-2012, 08:21 PM	#5272
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Boxed in the drip rail. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654



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05-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#5273
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I went to the shop to get a tow dolly. I have been getting the truck ready to tow to the shop for painting. I have been button up this and that to get ready for it tomorrow and I line the dolly up and my wheels are too wide.. Now I have to go up to the shop and get stock wheels so it will fit on the dolly.. That is 120 mile round trip. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-09-2012, 08:40 PM	#5274
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I've been working on the interior... Finished the steering column (Chromed Original Column), Factory A/C controlls and some other odd's and end's. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com Last edited by chevyguys; 05-09-2012 at 08:43 PM. Reason: wrong pic

05-09-2012, 09:12 PM	#5275
XXPainterXX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That looks sick chevyguy

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