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Thanx the video is fixed, short but sweet...Vernski:metal:

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VERY SHWEEEEEEET...............ME LIKES........PLAIN AND SIMPLE.........:chevy:

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Got another coat of rattle can paint on the lower control arms for my baby, hope it holds up and looks nice for a little while at least. I will put another coat of clear coat on it once installed to hide any marks I put on it during installation. Plan on putting the front cross member in this week end :)

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I spoke with a fellow member who lives about an hour from me and he has a bunch of parts I need. :metal: And I put in an order for a bunch of little stuff from classic parts. Nice way to burn thru $400. :lol::waah: At least my truck will be ready to roll when the snow melts.

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Picked up my set of plates for the truck, wish I could of gotten the antique plates, but already had a ticket, no sense in waiting to get another.

Bought some wiper arms and blades, figured I better get them on before I need them. Also bought a cheap shifter knob. Figured I've learned stick enough to get me a little something.

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You need to go wash that truck,Oh wait a minute it's it's not on your truck it's me DROOLING all over the laptop screen....sorry...I have to ask what size tires and wheels are you running,that's kinda the look I'm going for..my 64 the original color is a light green,but I was thinking about the Dark Blue with white top..Awesome,Awesome,Awesome,Awesome truck.......

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7.50 by16 stock tire size and tread design, may go for a ride again today supposed to be 60 deg

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I may paint my 62 k-20 that color

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Scrapped the bad cab and some odds and ends. I couldn't help but feel a little sad when the crane grabbed it off the trailer and crushed it.

I just couldn't save it.

Steven

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Ok,j.kirn I have to ask what color is that,I believe Iv'e fallen for that color...between that or the dark blue......:chevy:

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The 60 like you see is neptune green and bombay ivory,my 62 k-20 i am gonna paint the blue and white

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Is that Factory 1960 colors...:chevy:

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do you have any more pics of that truck,what's the drive train I see it's 3/4.Is it 235 or 283 manual 4 spd...do you have any Interior shots.....Thanks a bunch Randy...

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I bought a 65 C10 BBW LWB Fleetside. Custom Chrome, Custom Comfort options. 230 with 3spd. Looking forward to getting to work!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...65C10front.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../65C10rear.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...10interior.jpg

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Went on a cruise to Tuckers Trucks. Then pulled out the welder, filled the antenna hole. Slapped the temp primer on. Showed the neighbor kid my build photos, his dad has a 1963 longbed build 18 years ago. Time to freshen it up I say. Found some parts I needed and some I don't. Anyone need a set of Bell Tech 2.5" Drop spindles? The brake kit I am getting has drop spindles inclued. PM me if so. 6-lug rear axles and drums after the 5 lug conversion.

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Thanks so much for the pics,I'm sure I'm not the only one enjoying them.:chevy:

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I decided I'm not low enough - (it's the addiction :)). I pulled my motor back out today and currently setting up to z'frame 3 inches. Will also be installing T5...slow going.

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Back to the junk yard to get a heater fan motor and a few other things that looked interesting..cool place to hang out!

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Painted my bed.

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Received and installed my new 1990 vintage NOS mechanical aircraft clock/chronograph today. This is how easy it is to read from the driver seat, much nicer than the old electric model with the setting knob in the middle:

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Did this..Here's the update of the burb.. I'll let the pictures tell the story.. There were over 200 spot welds lovingly drilled out today...

Here's the driver's side outer floor and inner rocker welded in.. Still have to smooth the welds..
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And--here's the mayhem I caused today.. I removed the entire inner structure in expectation of finding internal rot in the A-Pillar.. After rmoval of the dashboard and inner panel-I found that the inside was solid.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/DSC00282.jpg

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I will be coating the inside with rust converter and then using the cutaway pieces below to make everything solid.. I will sandblast all the individual pieces before slapping them together...
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Does anyone re-produce these placards? I used a little Simple Green cleaner on mine to get the oxidation off, but the color started coming off worse than it already was. I figure I can get a new one if they are re-created and just stamp the original codes and numbers in the blank spaces.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/DSC00292.jpg

And, here's the finished steering wheel. It's a GM Pewter Metallic Dupli-Color spray can color from NAPA. I think the lighting makes it look pretty close to the "Fawn" color although I was looking for more of a silver. The metallic in it is really nice-can't wait to get it in some better light.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/DSC00295.jpg

There are more pictures in my link below showing today's work..

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These guys do fantastic work:

http://www.datatags.com/

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Thanks--I'll send them an email.

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what do you use for all those spot welds? I have a roto broach bit but, doesnt seem to last very long.kinda costly to keep replacing

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Well I when and picked up a 1969 short bed this makes my 2nd 69 short bed
1st truck is 502 BBC w/ T56 6 speed
2nd old pantina 6 cyc. W/auto going in it from the first donor truck

1st truck build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

2nd truck; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5829151
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I have the Blair Rota-Broach as well. The trick that I've found is that at low-speed on the drill, they'll cut just fine. Also-when they start getting "lazy" (dull) with a lotta muscle they'll still cut through. I'm pretty damned sure that I've cut close to 500 spot welds with two bits in the Blair kit. Yesterday I did finally break the pilot drill bit that goes inside the broach arbor along with one of the cutters when I was fighting a particularly stingy spot welld on the dash.

In my spot weld count I've removed two dashes, approximately spot welds on my burb.
-2X front driver kick panels at 3X on one panel and 43 on the second.
-3X Rocker panels with unknown number of spot welds..

I was able to order two of the 3-Pack's of 3/8" Blair cutters at my local NAPA for only $20... I thought that was far.. I'll likely need at least one.. And then I'll have extras for the next project.

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Installed my wood bed and set the bed back on the truck.
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holy blue I love that color

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Really nice Barnfind.

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Muahaha I got a blower for my 350 build. The flame has been reignited.
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Dang it, I can't seem to post this pic straight.

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Worked on my project low and go ....front inner fenders and rear steel bed mods.....it's getting closer

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I cleaned out the insulation/deadener and vacuumed up the new/older cab.

It will need rockers, both from floor supports, part of both sides of the floor boards and some dummy beat in two spots on the firewall to fit in an engine it appears.

Not even close to as bad as the first cab even though it's more area.

All in all, I am still stoked about the cab.

I am still debating on shaved drip rails...

Steven

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There is NO WAY IN HE DOUBLE TOOTHPICKS That I would ever take a project down to the spot welds like you have. Where do you draw the line?

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There's no way I'd take a project down so far. I'd let it go and get something with a little less work involved.

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Picked up my seat at the upholsterer's place.

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Yesterday was new fuel pump and rubber lines. Today I installed my west coast mirrors that I picked up yesterday.

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Picked up a Flarestat hazard switch at pick-n-pull today. It's one of those things that I always wanted but couldn't bring myself to pay $100 for. $16.00 out the door. Has gmc on it instead of the bowtie, but I'll live with it. I drilled out the hole for the choke cable (don't have a choke anyways) with a 5/8" bit and it fits perfect.

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Wiring, steering column, windshield wiper motor and linkages, brake booster and master cylinder, inner fenders, inside side vents installed with new seals. Started it for the first time in 4 months..

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Unfortunately--this is -was a California truck and there's a sentimental attachment due to the trip I took with it.... Believe me--the rust was all pretty well hidden.... Besides--you can't just discard things once you start--you have to see them through--or so I've been taught
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