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WhippinSaw · 05-15-2013, 09:49 AM

hemifalcon, nice job on the kick panels. Thanks for the pics

hemifalcon · 05-15-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Hey nice metal work and pictorial always good to see pictures that say allot. it will be worth the work when it's done...Vernski

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Originally Posted by robber grin

hemifalcon - I am grateful for the photos - my buddy has a 63 at this exact point of repair and they came in handy for sure.

Great job by the way, looks fantastic.
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Originally Posted by WhippinSaw

hemifalcon, nice job on the kick panels. Thanks for the pics

To all you guys... You're welcome.. I'm no pro--and these pictures are similar to others I saw on this site which led me to know that I could handle this repair. It's not much fun-but it's very satisfying knowing that the rust is gone. Taking the time and paying attention to details is what makes the repairs and the restoration worthwhile. (sorry to you guys who have a hard time viewing all the photos if you have limited bandwidth or slow internet speeds). Oh--and sorry to you guys who like to slap bondo on everything with some fiberglass mesh for these sort of repairs.. There IS a right way AND a wrong way.. :-)

donthekawguy · 05-15-2013, 10:52 PM

Got the brake line installed, filled thediff, painted and installed the e-brake cables, put in the new tail light bezels, por15'd the drums, cleaned the backing plates. Tomorrow I will put all new brakes on, new u joints, hook up the new tail light wiring harness and drive it!

Almost forgot-I need to center the rear end with the new track bar.

markeb01 · 05-16-2013, 01:41 AM

Relocated the fuel pressure regulator down in front of the fuel pump, cleaning up the appearance of the intake manifold area.

jrobertop88 · 05-16-2013, 02:42 AM

Just got done putting all the pieces together new jasper 350, rebuilt 700r4, and posi rear end 3.73 ratio, not much, but it goes. Drive's just as good as a 2014 cts. Wish I knew how to post up pictures through the phone... And would like to thank everyone that post up pictures and explanations, very helpful on my build, thanks fellas
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Hx16457 · 05-16-2013, 06:00 AM

Finally got the bed liner sprayed in

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anubisani · 05-16-2013, 08:16 AM

REPLACE water pump on my 88 crew cab what PITA, had to remove so much crap just to get to pump

aclay17 · 05-16-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hx16457

Finally got the bed liner sprayed in

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WoW! That looks awesome! I also like the way that you put Chevrolet on the tailgate like that. nice job!

Hx16457 · 05-17-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aclay17

WoW! That looks awesome! I also like the way that you put Chevrolet on the tailgate like that. nice job!

Um, that is and OEM tailgate, so the letters are stock stamped, anyone that has a liner sprayed on will get this look, haha,
but you knew that right....
right?

aclay17 · 05-17-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hx16457

Um, that is and OEM tailgate, so the letters are stock stamped, anyone that has a liner sprayed on will get this look, haha,
but you knew that right....
right?

Yeah your right. I just looked quickly at it and didn't even see that it was backwards. My bad

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Blue_Aura · 05-16-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hx16457

Finally got the bed liner sprayed in

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I love that 56 Themed paint! Reminds me of a certain Bel Air that used to come into one of the shops I worked at.

Hx16457 · 05-17-2013, 05:53 AM

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I love that 56 Themed paint! Reminds me of a certain Bel Air that used to come into one of the shops I worked at.

Thx everyone, I am very proud of her! People ask me all the time if I am finished? I tell them I don't know if I'll ever be "finished" but I driver now!
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**jayoldschool** · 05-16-2013, 08:06 PM

Pulled the bed off my truck to kick off the rebuild! I'll start a project thread...

Smkniroc · 05-16-2013, 08:26 PM

This past weekend I installed front and rear disc breaks from CPP I also installed level 1 Ridetech. Just a little something

**jayoldschool** · 05-16-2013, 09:25 PM

Wow, can't believe I forgot this... took the truck for a short drive! First time since I've owned it. Three forward gears work, reverse works, brakes work, clutch is good. A nice starting point. And... working original radio!

What a great day.

anubisani · 05-16-2013, 09:48 PM

installes 7 pin connector and weight dist hitch reciever

Also fixed high idle turns out pcv was missing , funny after i installed pcv , the truck started runnig erratic as if it wanted to shut off check engine light came on then as if ECM made the correct adjustments and it started runnig great . Gonna put in hood latch assembly over the weekend

markeb01 · 05-16-2013, 10:20 PM

Washed the truck last night causing it to rain this morning! Made a minor warm engine idle adjustment from 500 rpm to about 650 rpm where it is supposed to be.

donthekawguy · 05-16-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Washed the truck last night causing it to rain this morning! Made a minor warm engine idle adjustment from 500 rpm to about 650 rpm where it is supposed to be.

So your the one! Now I have a bunch of wet cardboard in my driveway.

markeb01 · 05-16-2013, 10:29 PM

Yep. Sorry that was me. Of course I had a dentist appointment this morning so now the truck is covered in water spots for punishment!

Hx16457 · 05-17-2013, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Yep. Sorry that was me. Of course I had a dentist appointment this morning so now the truck is covered in water spots for punishment!

Oklahoma needs more rain, could you wash those water spots off please!
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zippeay · 05-17-2013, 12:02 PM

Started painting my truck after 1 1/2 of working my butt off.
Got the door jams done and a few other pieces. Today we are painting the inside of the cab and the top of the cab.

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williamsboys · 05-18-2013, 12:18 PM

Didn't really accomplish much but pushed it outside and washed it down. I waiting on a rear mount gas tank and front sway bar from brothers, so that's what I'll be piddleing with next.http://

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WCHLVR · 05-18-2013, 02:12 PM

Found this under the seat cover in Brutus... that doing something right? LOL

FetchMeAPepsi · 05-18-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WCHLVR

Found this under the seat cover in Brutus... that doing something right? LOL

Yeha!

Nice looking surprise there, eh?

I just took Cecilia out and slowed her timing to 2.5 BTDC and she's running alot better, but the battery is crapping out. I'm running her off of a jump box for now.

I also put in a new radio antenna. Now my radio works!

Finally I was pretty worn down but I sprayed her down with paint remover again and power washed another layer of primer off of her. That's 3 hours of fun. Then I sat down with the kids, got bored and started hammering out dents in her fenders while I sat. Lazy bodywork FTW.

Hx16457 · 05-18-2013, 08:37 PM

Replaced heater core, to stop the leaking and the smell from the core!
Took about an hour!
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05-15-2013, 09:49 AM	#1
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: What did you do to your truck today? hemifalcon, nice job on the kick panels. Thanks for the pics

05-15-2013, 10:52 PM	#3
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the brake line installed, filled thediff, painted and installed the e-brake cables, put in the new tail light bezels, por15'd the drums, cleaned the backing plates. Tomorrow I will put all new brakes on, new u joints, hook up the new tail light wiring harness and drive it! Almost forgot-I need to center the rear end with the new track bar. __________________ 66 shorty

05-16-2013, 01:41 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Relocated the fuel pressure regulator down in front of the fuel pump, cleaning up the appearance of the intake manifold area. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-16-2013, 02:42 AM	#5
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just got done putting all the pieces together new jasper 350, rebuilt 700r4, and posi rear end 3.73 ratio, not much, but it goes. Drive's just as good as a 2014 cts. Wish I knew how to post up pictures through the phone... And would like to thank everyone that post up pictures and explanations, very helpful on my build, thanks fellas Posted via Mobile Device

05-16-2013, 06:00 AM	#6
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got the bed liner sprayed in Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

05-16-2013, 08:16 AM	#7
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: What did you do to your truck today? REPLACE water pump on my 88 crew cab what PITA, had to remove so much crap just to get to pump

05-16-2013, 08:06 PM	#13
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the bed off my truck to kick off the rebuild! I'll start a project thread...

05-16-2013, 08:26 PM	#14
Smkniroc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your truck today? This past weekend I installed front and rear disc breaks from CPP I also installed level 1 Ridetech. Just a little something

05-16-2013, 09:25 PM	#15
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wow, can't believe I forgot this... took the truck for a short drive! First time since I've owned it. Three forward gears work, reverse works, brakes work, clutch is good. A nice starting point. And... working original radio! What a great day.

05-16-2013, 09:48 PM	#16
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: What did you do to your truck today? installes 7 pin connector and weight dist hitch reciever Also fixed high idle turns out pcv was missing , funny after i installed pcv , the truck started runnig erratic as if it wanted to shut off check engine light came on then as if ECM made the correct adjustments and it started runnig great . Gonna put in hood latch assembly over the weekend

05-16-2013, 10:20 PM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Washed the truck last night causing it to rain this morning! Made a minor warm engine idle adjustment from 500 rpm to about 650 rpm where it is supposed to be. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-16-2013, 10:29 PM	#19
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yep. Sorry that was me. Of course I had a dentist appointment this morning so now the truck is covered in water spots for punishment! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-17-2013, 12:02 PM	#21
zippeay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hooper Ut Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started painting my truck after 1 1/2 of working my butt off. Got the door jams done and a few other pieces. Today we are painting the inside of the cab and the top of the cab. Posted via Mobile Device

05-18-2013, 12:18 PM	#22
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Didn't really accomplish much but pushed it outside and washed it down. I waiting on a rear mount gas tank and front sway bar from brothers, so that's what I'll be piddleing with next.http:// Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Williamsboy

05-18-2013, 02:12 PM	#23
WCHLVR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 126	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Found this under the seat cover in Brutus... that doing something right? LOL



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05-18-2013, 08:37 PM	#25
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced heater core, to stop the leaking and the smell from the core! Took about an hour! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

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