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**dean jendro** · 08-28-2013, 09:35 AM

I have a perfect "62" grill surround that I'll probably sell off to some one that needs that year instead of hacking it up. I have a good later one for my truck.

donthekawguy · 08-28-2013, 05:12 PM

Got my new mufflers put on today with new down pipes. It sounds good but maybe a little too quiet. I had to drive it to the shop without a bed, bumper and no lights.

Made it there and back without getting arrested!

FetchMeAPepsi · 08-28-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by donthekawguy

Got my new mufflers put on today with new down pipes. It sounds good but maybe a little too quiet. I had to drive it to the shop without a bed, bumper and no lights.

Made it there and back without getting arrested!

I have to go pick up lumber and strap it to Cecilia tomorrow morning bedless, lightless, and with a huge honking bumper sticking out. Plus a baby in the cab.

It's good for the ol' ticker I guess, looking out for the coppers!

Today and yesterday I got in my new scaler that Vernski made me buy, my Leno recommended gear oil, and new rear brake shoes. I won't be able to put them on until next weekend but it's pretty cool opening boxes.

iceship · 08-28-2013, 07:05 PM

I snuck out and got some door panels at the junkyard and put them in storage... So the wife wouldn't see them. .. some time you just have to hide the parts...
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robber grin · 08-28-2013, 07:52 PM

Bench bled the master cylinder and bolted it on the booster and cleaned up another throttle and detent cable bracket I found in our parts. Cleaned all the bolts to put the front sheet metal back together and etched them.

rg

tincan1966 · 08-28-2013, 08:13 PM

Cut ground and chiseled 22 welds the previous owner decided needed to be there to hold the bed on after doing a steel floor conversion. Apparently he was allergic to bolts! LOL. And did not own a square. bed was off to drivers' side about 1 1/2" and 1" too high in the back.
Anyway, bed is off, Suburban tank w/ EFI in tank pump is ready to install tomorrow.
yesterday, installed the alarm and worked on fabbing up power door locks. Not satisfied with the result, but will get it worked out.
other than that, we've just been enjoying it!

donthekawguy · 08-28-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

I have to go pick up lumber and strap it to Cecilia tomorrow morning bedless, lightless, and with a huge honking bumper sticking out. Plus a baby in the cab.

It's good for the ol' ticker I guess, looking out for the coppers!

Today and yesterday I got in my new scaler that Vernski made me buy, my Leno recommended gear oil, and new rear brake shoes. I won't be able to put them on until next weekend but it's pretty cool opening boxes.

I'm getting my wood tomorrow but I'm strapping it to the top of my car.

At least they are cutting the boards down from 16 feet to 8 for me.

vin63 · 08-29-2013, 01:49 PM

New latch and controls installed. Mocking up a set of Nu-Relics power window units...marking for the window crank switch cutouts.

rickywideglide · 08-29-2013, 08:42 PM

installed harley halogen headlamp looks real good alot brighter ,i will try to post pics

robber grin · 08-29-2013, 09:04 PM

Dollied some dings out of the inner fenders and touched up the primer before putting the driver's side inner on the truck. Rubs on the steering shaft coupler so I have to figure that out yet... could be it needs the firewall tab bolted up to get straight for clearance sake.

Flared and routed the brake lines down to the proportioning valve - done with tubing for now and ready to bleed brakes.

rg & ray~ray

TJ's Chevy · 08-30-2013, 05:40 PM

Adjusted the rocker arms and drove my truck today. Found some bad lifters and lobes on the old tired cam. Still does great at 4300 rpm!

Love cruising at 2500 rpm I reckon that's about 45-50. Good-ol-chevy!

TJ's Chevy · 08-30-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

started the front end conversion on my 66, it will get a new 1987 1-ton front end , power steering and hydro boost brakes. [IMG]

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Love the straight 6! Looks like a stock 292???

gmcdeadhead · 08-30-2013, 06:01 PM

yep , 292 motor. just got done for the night . put new motor mounts on right after work. gonna hit it hard tomorow. put brakes back on, steering box and shaft back together , power steering and hydro boost brakes. we'll see how far i get on it tommorow.

**joedoh** · 08-30-2013, 09:17 PM

Lugnutz65 · 08-30-2013, 10:03 PM

WARNING! If you are restoring a really rusty truck - the following pictures may upset you!
I stripped the top of the dash and the perimeter of the windshield down to bare metal. I didn't find any rust! Wooohoooo! Look at how nice the flange is! I expected to find some pitting but it looks like new!

hopped up · 08-30-2013, 10:22 PM

Lugnutz you are very lucky to have such a rust free truck!! Gonna save you lots of time and money!! Mine has a several places that are questionable in the areas you showed
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**jayoldschool** · 08-30-2013, 10:59 PM

Started to install my bed strips. What a pain in the ass doing it yourself. Would it kill them to make the bolts 1/2" longer so it is easy to thread a nut on?

Lugnutz65 · 08-30-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Lugnutz you are very lucky to have such a rust free truck!! Gonna save you lots of time and money!! Mine has a several places that are questionable in the areas you showed
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Man, you sure are right! I knew when I saw this truck that it was a great resto candidate. It has plenty of dents though. No matter, I like learning new skills.

mud.man.rj · 08-31-2013, 01:42 AM

Amazingly lucky to have a truck that old and no rust. cool.

**pdxhall** · 08-31-2013, 03:01 AM

I got the Raptor Liner sprayed on the bottom of the cab.

Lugnutz65 · 08-31-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

I got the Raptor Liner sprayed on the bottom of the cab.

pdxhall,
That looks really nice! The Raptor instructions say a gallon will cover 125 SqFt. How much should I buy to do the bottom of the cab like you did? Did you use 2 coats? I see that it has a medium texture so I'm wondering if dirt clings to it or does it wash off pretty easily?

jbgroby · 08-31-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

I got the Raptor Liner sprayed on the bottom of the cab.

The painter for my '60 Mr. Art put a rubberized coating on as well. I had planned to do that and forgot to ask him to, but he does this on all restorations.

Grizz1963 · 08-31-2013, 11:29 AM

Earned my truck a pair of modern side mirrors by making my friend Martin a cubby hole/glove box inner in thin steel.

Pics later.
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caramaro · 08-31-2013, 11:42 AM

power window motor on my 87 gmc...sigh...

tincan1966 · 08-31-2013, 01:15 PM

Suburban tank mounted under rear of bed w/ new sending unit( O'Rielly's sells an Equus brand universal- $30 and works great with GM)

All unnecessary bed ribs removed from under the converted steel floor.
rear coil springs removed, air bag mounts put on and bags installed.
Bed back on and is now square and level with the rest of the truck.

Calling it a day, going to float in the pool with a cold one and enjoy family for the rest of the holiday weekend.

Wishing you all a great holiday, as well!

08-28-2013, 09:35 AM	#8401
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I have a perfect "62" grill surround that I'll probably sell off to some one that needs that year instead of hacking it up. I have a good later one for my truck. __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS

08-28-2013, 05:12 PM	#8402
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my new mufflers put on today with new down pipes. It sounds good but maybe a little too quiet. I had to drive it to the shop without a bed, bumper and no lights. Made it there and back without getting arrested! __________________ 66 shorty

08-28-2013, 07:05 PM	#8404
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I snuck out and got some door panels at the junkyard and put them in storage... So the wife wouldn't see them. .. some time you just have to hide the parts... Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2013, 07:52 PM	#8405
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bench bled the master cylinder and bolted it on the booster and cleaned up another throttle and detent cable bracket I found in our parts. Cleaned all the bolts to put the front sheet metal back together and etched them. rg

08-28-2013, 08:13 PM	#8406
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cut ground and chiseled 22 welds the previous owner decided needed to be there to hold the bed on after doing a steel floor conversion. Apparently he was allergic to bolts! LOL. And did not own a square. bed was off to drivers' side about 1 1/2" and 1" too high in the back. Anyway, bed is off, Suburban tank w/ EFI in tank pump is ready to install tomorrow. yesterday, installed the alarm and worked on fabbing up power door locks. Not satisfied with the result, but will get it worked out. other than that, we've just been enjoying it!

08-29-2013, 01:49 PM	#8408
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today? New latch and controls installed. Mocking up a set of Nu-Relics power window units...marking for the window crank switch cutouts. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-29-2013, 08:42 PM	#8409
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today? installed harley halogen headlamp looks real good alot brighter ,i will try to post pics

08-29-2013, 09:04 PM	#8410
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Dollied some dings out of the inner fenders and touched up the primer before putting the driver's side inner on the truck. Rubs on the steering shaft coupler so I have to figure that out yet... could be it needs the firewall tab bolted up to get straight for clearance sake. Flared and routed the brake lines down to the proportioning valve - done with tubing for now and ready to bleed brakes. rg & ray~ray Attached Images

08-30-2013, 05:40 PM	#8411
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Adjusted the rocker arms and drove my truck today. Found some bad lifters and lobes on the old tired cam. Still does great at 4300 rpm! Love cruising at 2500 rpm I reckon that's about 45-50. Good-ol-chevy! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-30-2013, 06:01 PM	#8413
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: What did you do to your truck today? yep , 292 motor. just got done for the night . put new motor mounts on right after work. gonna hit it hard tomorow. put brakes back on, steering box and shaft back together , power steering and hydro boost brakes. we'll see how far i get on it tommorow.

08-30-2013, 09:17 PM	#8414
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: What did you do to your truck today? __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-30-2013, 10:03 PM	#8415
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: What did you do to your truck today? WARNING! If you are restoring a really rusty truck - the following pictures may upset you! I stripped the top of the dash and the perimeter of the windshield down to bare metal. I didn't find any rust! Wooohoooo! Look at how nice the flange is! I expected to find some pitting but it looks like new! __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

08-30-2013, 10:22 PM	#8416
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lugnutz you are very lucky to have such a rust free truck!! Gonna save you lots of time and money!! Mine has a several places that are questionable in the areas you showed Posted via Mobile Device

08-30-2013, 10:59 PM	#8417
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started to install my bed strips. What a pain in the ass doing it yourself. Would it kill them to make the bolts 1/2" longer so it is easy to thread a nut on?

08-31-2013, 01:42 AM	#8419
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Amazingly lucky to have a truck that old and no rust. cool. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.



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08-31-2013, 03:01 AM	#8420
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got the Raptor Liner sprayed on the bottom of the cab. Attached Images __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

08-31-2013, 11:29 AM	#8423
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Earned my truck a pair of modern side mirrors by making my friend Martin a cubby hole/glove box inner in thin steel. Pics later. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

08-31-2013, 11:42 AM	#8424
caramaro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cabot AR Posts: 16	Re: What did you do to your truck today? power window motor on my 87 gmc...sigh...

08-31-2013, 01:15 PM	#8425
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Suburban tank mounted under rear of bed w/ new sending unit( O'Rielly's sells an Equus brand universal- $30 and works great with GM) All unnecessary bed ribs removed from under the converted steel floor. rear coil springs removed, air bag mounts put on and bags installed. Bed back on and is now square and level with the rest of the truck. Calling it a day, going to float in the pool with a cold one and enjoy family for the rest of the holiday weekend. Wishing you all a great holiday, as well! Attached Images

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