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Ok so here is one I have always wanted to do something similar to. You and maybe 2 buddies drive a donor vehicle up to the C60\ swap it all and then use c60 to tow the donor to junkyard and drive home. Maybe an old schoolbus or motorhome?

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I went up to Mammoth and spent the morning getting the truck jacked up and ready to put some tires on it. There are actually 4 tires of the 6 that hold air so if I can get them on I should at least be able to get it out of there and onto a trailer or ramp truck. I still have to get the rear axles in and hooked up to the drums. Here are a few pics.

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That thing is a beast! If you said earlier, forgive me...but what was the original purpose of this truck?

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It's got a party deck on the back :ennyd: :five:

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I think it must have been some kind of service truck. It's got shelves on both sides of the inside with a large craftsman tool box. I also has a compressed air hookup (no compressor) It is also set up for a welding area, it looks like a serious maint. truck
It really could be a nice deck....hummm

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Put a bumper sticker on it that says, "Please Don't Tailgate!"

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I like that :haha:
I'm moving the truck over to the heavy haulers page and continuing with my Sanity.:fry:

I've got some updates I'll post later.

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I finished the modification on my roof light switch. It is wired to a fused battery accessory connection. Here's what I did and the finished product. I like it.

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Very very nice on the knob button.

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That turned out great and blends right in.

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You have hit on another really cool idea... I can use it to switch on backup lights. Probably most of us have no need for the choke cable anyway and your knob idea looks right at home.

The C-60 would make a super cool food truck if you're looking for a retirement profit center. Hotdogs, Apple Pie...

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Thanks.

Thanks, it's much better than it was and it fits with the other knobs.
Thanks Clem. I don't think I want another job. My job is getting all my projects done.

Right now I'm in American Fork, Utah visiting my siblings. We will be leaving for Portland, OR tomorrow to visit my 2 sons and many old friends. There will be no more updates on Sanity but I'll be checking in to keep track of what you all are doing. We will be away until the latter part of August.

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We're back from our 7 week visit up north. We didn't get a lot of relief from the heat until the last week when we were on the southern Oregon coast where it was an unseasonably cold low 60s. I've been getting things put away and opened back up. We're still in the middle of monsoon season so I'll be getting back to work on Sanity soon. Meanwhile, our adopted desert tortoise came to welcome me home and get some prickly pear fruit. He visits me in the shop pretty regularly this time of year.

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Welcome home! Nothing wrong with having a shop turtle!

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Thanks aggie, it's good to be back.
I've finished cleaning up after the trip and I've actually started back to work on Sanity. I've been working sanding and prepping the roof for paint. All of the sides, front, and back are done and I'm starting to work on the top. No repairs needed just sanding the epoxy and giving it a coat of Slick sand. It's getting to be a priority to get the top painted (white) and get the windshield and rear window installed so I can drive it more than around my yard. I've also been working on the hood. It's almost completely stripped and I am going to try getting a little filler on the pass. side rear patch that is done. I'm going to try and get some more done on the center console. The monsoons have slowed me down a bit but that's life here in Tucson. I haven't taken any update pics. Not much interesting to see yet.

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So I'm trying to take a poll on grill choices but I have no idea what I'm doing. Here are pics of the choices except for the new repo grill.

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Apologies if you've already answered in the thread, but after paint, is the truck getting chrome bumpers or painted? That's part of the choice to leave my truck with a painted grille

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Good to hear from you. I met you once at Bomp's years ago. I just started getting back on my '67 GMC and posting here once again. Enjoy Arizona I have two friends that just moved recently from Portland to Phoenix and Sierra Vista.

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Thanks for looking in Christian. I am going with chrome bumpers.
Thanks for checking in. It's good to see you back working on your truck. I am really enjoying Tucson. I'm still learning my way around.

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Having the big truck grille chromed would be a different, custom touch that would look good with the chrome bumpers

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I'm not a big fan of chrome grills. If I decide to use the C60 grill, it will be painted white.
Right now I'm leaning toward the repo Aluminum Grill that has come out recently but the C60 grill is still in the running. I'll get it cleaned up a little first. It is in great shape except for a little Arizona surface rust. I've got 2 aluminum grills but I'm sure it would cost more to restore either one than the cost of the repo. I'm kind of waiting for some reviews on it.
Anyway, our latest heat wave is ending so I might get the several parts that I've got prepped for epoxy, including the hood, in the next couple of days.

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I hope the repops are good quality. It would be easy for you to compare the repop to an original since you have 2 of those ;)

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I do to. That's why I'm kinda waiting for some reviews.

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Well, I'm done playing for a while and I've got quite a bit done on Sanity. We were in Las Vegas from Sept 6 through the 12th. We went to the Big Blues Bender and had 5 days of blues music. It was a nice trip but we were happy to be back. Now for Sanity. I have finished the frame for my center console and stripped the box. Both have been epoxy primed. I got the hood completely stripped and epoxy primed. MY under seat jack and handle are painted and read to install. This will complete the under seat jack assembly. I've got the roof panels sanded and ready for 1 more coat of Slick Sand. I reprimed the cowl extensions while I have them off. The final project that I just finished was getting the passenger side door to fit at the bottom. I had about 3/8" stick out and I thought I was going to have slice and dice to get it to fit. So the door came off. I got the edge smoothed out on the inside and got a few spot welds in and did a slight bit of evening thing out. I then put the door back on to check the fit and I'm very happy with the results.

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If one of the moderators happen to look in, can you take the poll off of my thread?

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I closed it but I can't find a way to remove it. I will check with the Administrators and see if there is a way..

LockDoc

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Would one of the administrators remove the poll from my thread. It is depressing to keep looking at the lack of response to this.
I've been working on some bodywork lately. I've done the final smoothing of the hood and it's ready for one more coat of epoxy. The pass. fender has been taken off (again). Final smoothing and ready for one more coat of epoxy. Now that I have the pass. door aligned, it will be taken off for final smoothing out and one more coat of epoxy. I hope to get this spraying done tomorrow. Once that is done I will be working on final work on the roof and side panels to prep for another coat of slick sand, prep, and paint. Then get the windshield and rear glass installed. I am ordering my wood bed kit from Mar-k today. Things are moving along pretty well now that the Monsoon season is over and the daytime temps have cooled down to the 80s. I'll post some pics later.

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Sounds like you are making some good progress. Please post the pics later. I may not always comment but I always check your thread out when I see a new post.

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Thanks for looking in. Here are a few pics of bodywork ready for one more coat of epoxy.

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Looking great! Personally I think the C60 grill chromed or not would be a great choice and different.

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Thanks TJ. I have decided to use the C60 grill. It's in great shape and I've always liked them. I'm still deciding what to do with the center opening. I can't decide whether to keep the bow tie or put the Chevrolet script in the center. I've also considered having the script chromed. The grill will be painted white.

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The chrome Chevrolet letters in the center makes me think of the 61 grilles. I think that would be a great look

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It'd be neat to figure a way to do the script and keep the bowtie as well to me.

The script though would be sweet.

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This has been a heck of a journey with some great work involved. :)

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I agree with you. Now I just need to make it happen.
I will definitely keep the bow tie and use it somewhere but probably not on the grill.
Thanks man. I am getting real close to paint. I just need to figure out when to stop and turn it over to a shop for minor blocking and paint. I'm having a real hard time letting go.

I got the final epoxy on the hood and pass. side door and front fender. I'm hoping to get some slick sand sprayed today. Pics to come.

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If you aren't running a radio, maybe you could incorporate the bowtie into a radio delete plate?

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Is it weird if i say im excited for you getting this done?! LOL Looking good....

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That would be cool but I'm keeping the very nice delete plate. Maybe I can incorporate it in the the interior somewhere.
I think it's something that all if us that have followed along with a build for awhile like to see it finished, and for me it's a motivator to keep busy.

Well. I got the epoxy and a coat of slick sand sprayed and have the driver door off to finish the bottom and prep for epoxy along with the left fender.

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Yesterday I also took my C60 grill apart to get ready for media blasting. I also removed the driver door and fender to finish up the door bottom and finish both like the passenger side.

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I decided to add this list to my thread for info only. I think I will post some before and after pics from time to time.
Frame, Suspension, and Brakes
* The frame, upper and lower control arms, 1¼” sway bar, rear differential, brake backing plates, and the trailing arms were stripped, cleaned, and painted 2 coats of Eastwood’s Rust Encapsulator and 2 coats of Extreme Chassis Black.
* Stock transmission cross member and center cross member removed and replaced with CPP tubular cross members
* New Parts
1. Upper and lower ball joints
2. CPP 2½” drop spindles
3. CPP Disc brakes calipers, rotors, pads Emergency brake cables cleaned, oiled, and ready to be installed
4. CPP 1” drop front coil springs
5. Upper and lower control arm bushings
6. Moog poly sway bar bushings with new brackets
7. CPP Dropped center crossmember
8. Energy Suspension Poly trailing arm bushings
9. CPP 5” rear dropped coil springs with new coil spring holders and bolts
10. CPP Adjustable track bar
11. CPP Gas shocks (rear shocks relocated to outside of the frame rails with modified lower mounts and front style top mounts
12. Trailing arm/rear diff U-bolts
13. Dutchman chrome moly axles with new axle bearings and seals
14. Rear differential gaskets, seals, and SS Allen head cover bolts
15. Rear Brake shoes, drums, wheel cylinders, and all related hardware
16. CPP automatic transmission crossmember and mount
17. CPP tubular motor mount perches. Mounted 2.5 in. forward of stock
18. Inline Tube SS brake lines with fittings and hardware
19. 100% new grade 8 hardware on all installations unless noted
20. CPP
Steering
1. Captain Fab power steering adapter plate
2. CPP Tie rods, billet tie rod ends, idler arm
3. 1978 Chev power steering gear with new Moog pitman arm
4. New GM Power steering hoses.
5. Center link and power steering gear stripped, cleaned, and painted
6. 1971 Camaro tilt steering column overhauled with new bearings, turn signal cam, tilt and turn signal arms
7. Modified the steering column/emergency brake mounting plate to accept the tilt steering and to move the column forward toward the dash for more seating space and reach
8. Original steering shaft shortened. Flaming River U-joint 1”DDx3/4” joins the steering column to the steering shaft.
9. Steering wheel. 66 Nova Sport
Fuel System
* Fuel Tank relocated to rear frame rails under bed
1. New: 64 Mustang/Falcon fuel tank
2. Top section of frame rail opened up .5 in. on each side to mount the tank under the top frame rail
3. Rear crossmember relocated and spare tire crossmember removed
4. Holes drilled in tank and frame for mounting
5. Mounting plates and rubber cushions fabricated
6. Tank prepped, epoxy primed, and painted 2 coats of Eastwood Alumablast paint
7. permanently mounted the tank to the frame sandwiched between the rubber cushions
8. New: SS fuel sender (64-67 Mustang) installed
9. Fuel filter installed on the cross member near the fuel tank. Aeroquip hose and fitting from tank to filter
10. 3/8 in. SS fuel line installed from the filter, down the frame rail, to near the Edelbrock fuel pump.
11. Aeroquip Starlight -6an braided black racing hose and Summit black -6an aluminum fittings from the 3/8 in. SS line to the pump and pump to carb filter



Engine and Drivetrain
* Engine and related parts
1. GM Crate Long Block: 350 cu in, 330hp, 380ft/lbs. torque
Part #19210007 Summit Racing
2. Edelbrock Performer EPS intake (Black)
Part#27163 Summit Racing
Edelbrock intake manifold gasket, bolts, & washers
3. Summit 8” Harmonic balancer and 168 tooth TCI flex plate combo
Part#CMB-08-0001 Summit Racing
4. Speedway Motors Tru-Ram Exhaust headers in natural cast iron with bolts and copper gaskets. Part#9300300 Speedway Motors
5. Restored late model GM serpentine belt system with new ac delete bracket and pulley, Goodyear idler pulley (#49006), tensioner pulley (#49001), and Continental serpentine belt #4060970
6. Alternator tested, cleaned up, and pulley painted
7. New AC Delco power steering pump and pulley
8. AC Delco Spark plugs MRS43LTS
9. MSD #31769 8.5mm super conductor spark plug wires
10. Edelbrock #1406 Carburetor, linkage, fuel line, and inline Russel filter
11. Billet aluminum caps for oil fill, pcv valve, breather
12. Dipstick and mount installed in the engine block
13. MSD Pro Billet HEI Distributor #8365
14. AC Delco Water pump #130-1620p
15. Edelbrock Mechanical Fuel pump
16. New mini Starter and ARP bolts
17. Canton Racing oil bypass eliminator and oil filter adapter #22-570
18. K&N high performance oil filter
19. Billet aluminum, black anodized timing pointer
20. All new grade 8 hardware unless noted otherwise

* Transmission
1. Transmission Exchange 700R4 Heavy Duty Automatic
2. Transgo hydraulic shift kit
3. Heavy duty torque converter.
4. TCI 14”/168 tooth flexplate
5. Lokar 23” Nostalgia Shifter. The mount is bolted to the transmission, the hole is cut in the floorboard, and the shifter has been set up for 2 options for position. Linkage has been installed and adjusted,
6. B&M Super Cooler Transmission cooler installed and plumbed
7. Transmission cooling lines Inline Tube 3/8” stainless steel lines with -6AN stainless steel male fittings. Aeroquip Starlight braided black racing hose and Summit black hose fittings from Trans to SS lines, from SS lines to radiator, from radiator to cooler and return line.
8. Summit Racing black powder coated flexplate cover
9. Bowtie overdrives TV made easy cable system. Spring and cable installed in transmission
10. TV cable installed in the Trans, hooked into the mount and carb.
11. Linkage adapter installed on the carb linkage.
12. Lokar black transmission dip stick installed.
13. Jeg’s finned aluminum transmission pan
14. Speedometer gear 15 gray/41 yellow
15. Speedometer cable
16. Bowtie Overdrives pressure gauge (temporary install for trans setup)
17. Classic Instruments transmission temp gauge and sender installed

* Cooling System
1. Champion 3 row aluminum radiator w/ integrated trans cooler
2. Radiator core support mounted on frame with new mounting kit
3. Dual 12” Electric fans and aluminum fan shroud
4. Fan temp sender, relays, fuse box and controller installed and wired.
5. radiator hoses and clamps installed
6. Heater hose bypass hose, fittings, and clamps
7. Radiator installed with new fabricated top mounting pads and holder installed and lower mounts relocated outward
to match the radiator better also with new pads installed.

* Drivetrain work completed.
1. Intake manifold installed
2. Flexplate installed w/ARP fasteners
3. New motor mounts installed onto engine block w/ARP fasteners
4. Torque convertor oiled and installed
5. Engine and transmission bolted together
6. Engine and transmission installed in chassis and bolted to CPP tubular mounts
7. Torque convertor and flexplate bolted together w/ARP fasteners
8. Flexplate black powdercoated dust cover installed
9. Harmonic balancer installed
10. Billet aluminum timing pointer
11. Exhaust headers blasted, painted and installed
12. 2000 Chev truck 2 piece driveline shortened and balanced with new Spicer u-joints, carrier bearing, and transmission yoke
Other frame related work
* Radiator core support cleaned, media blasted, epoxy primed, painted, and installed with new core support mounting kit
* Inner fenders cleaned, stripped, epoxy primed, prepped and painted the backsides with U-pol bed liner. Front sides painted with 2k ceramic under hood black
* Energy Suspension poly body mount kit
* Body mounted back on frame with new mounts