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R.A.D 12-02-2011 09:19 PM

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what are you taking a break

hotrod1 12-02-2011 10:57 PM

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Hey RAD

I dont know if I can take looking at your avitar any more. Its enough to turn your stomach.

McMurphy 12-02-2011 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 5044500)
Hey RAD

I dont know if I can take looking at your avitar any more. Its enough to turn your stomach.

You know I didnt want to say anything.
It is ~always~ my luck that it would be his mom or endeard auntie or something like that and I have to mumble an apology with my foot in my mouth....
But still, now that it is out there. :smoke:

Strodder 12-03-2011 11:59 AM

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Sorry but I agree. :uhmk:

shrunken66stroker 12-04-2011 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by R.A.D (Post 5044311)
what are you taking a break

When I disappear it's always for work. I've never turned down a job and probably won't for a while. Things have picked back up over the last two months and I'm riding it out. I'm still keeping up with threads, well, except this one. :lol:

wutnxt 12-04-2011 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 5046314)
When I disappear it's always for work. I've never turned down a job and probably won't for a while. Things have picked back up over the last two months and I'm riding it out. I'm still keeping up with threads, well, except this one. :lol:

I so get that ....ya have to get it while you can....your doing great work over there, this is a great thread......I have been messing with my front fenders and am just about ready to start some type of bumper over haul.

Strodder 12-04-2011 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 5046314)
When I disappear it's always for work. I've never turned down a job and probably won't for a while. Things have picked back up over the last two months and I'm riding it out. I'm still keeping up with threads, well, except this one. :lol:

Is the economy getting any better in Vegas? :uhmk:

shrunken66stroker 12-05-2011 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 5046786)
Is the economy getting any better in Vegas? :uhmk:

I'm not sure if it's picking up in general or if everyone is trying to spend the rest of the money in their budgets before the year ends. I guess I won't know till a few months into next year, but either way I'm eating it up while I can.

R.A.D 12-07-2011 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 5044500)
Hey RAD

I dont know if I can take looking at your avitar any more. Its enough to turn your stomach.

now your offending me. i was born with this face..........

C@rnut001 12-07-2011 10:53 PM

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I just wanted to say that I love your truck and what you are doing with it. It was great to read your whole build thread and watch how it is going. I totally understand the waiting until money arrives to get more done. Keep up the great work and keep us updated!

R.A.D 01-29-2012 08:26 AM

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what new years resolution?

65Pickup 01-29-2012 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by R.A.D (Post 5152826)
what new years resolution?


RAD I see yours is a kinder avatar, peer pressure I guess;)

VeronikA 01-29-2012 04:34 PM

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Awesome project! Very original style. Love your progress pics. Have to say you have very cool garage too. Nice size and lighting. Wish I had it too in my shop.
Keep up the great work!!!!!!!

McMurphy 01-29-2012 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10 (Post 4978736)
You were talking about cutting the hood like this?

http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7116&page=2

By the way your truck is SICK!
Tony from Norcal

I looked at how this fellow cut his hood and could not help but wonder what he was going to do with those turn signal wells.

shrunken66stroker 01-30-2012 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by VeronikA (Post 5153578)
Awesome project! Very original style. Love your progress pics. Have to say you have very cool garage too. Nice size and lighting. Wish I had it too in my shop.
Keep up the great work!!!!!!!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by McMurphy (Post 5153804)
I looked at how this fellow cut his hood and could not help but wonder what he was going to do with those turn signal wells.

I saw that too. I have no idea what the hell he's going to do about that. He cut em in half!

Strodder 01-30-2012 12:29 PM

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Damn it that truck is sick. I love the hood idea and firewall. I think I'm going to have to do that. I'm a gluten for punishment. :lol: He should just shave the t-signal holes. I joined that forum just to see more of that build. It must be nice to have all that money to spend on your truck. :waah:

wutnxt 01-30-2012 04:06 PM

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Just checking in to see whats new in the land of cool ........looking for some new updates..lol

McMurphy 01-30-2012 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 5155416)
Damn it that truck is sick. I love the hood idea and firewall. I think I'm going to have to do that. I'm a gluten for punishment. :lol: He should just shave the t-signal holes. I joined that forum just to see more of that build. It must be nice to have all that money to spend on your truck. :waah:

LOL I would be happy with less money and more time to spend on my truck....
I think.

Strodder 01-30-2012 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy (Post 5156923)
LOL I would be happy with less money and more time to spend on my truck....
I think.

Yeah me too. :uhmk::lol:

shrunken66stroker 02-01-2012 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy (Post 5156923)
LOL I would be happy with less money and more time to spend on my truck....
I think.

Nail on the head. Work, work, work. It was almost 70 degrees here today. It felt like spring and I was working. I'll try to get something done so you guys don't forget about my thread. :waah:

daverod 02-01-2012 03:45 PM

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I remember that thread did'nt it have a cool looking truck with no paint?

McMurphy 02-01-2012 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 5159313)
Nail on the head. Work, work, work. It was almost 70 degrees here today. It felt like spring and I was working. I'll try to get something done so you guys don't forget about my thread. :waah:

I could never get the image out of my mind of the lowered, modified, brushed metal so it looks like all chrome truck.... !!
That sort of thing leaves an impression.... like staring at the sun :lol:

R.A.D 02-01-2012 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup (Post 5153497)
RAD I see yours is a kinder avatar, peer pressure I guess;)

not really i get board and change it often only the fifth time in a year

ZO66 02-02-2012 12:56 AM

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Greg I just came across your build thread yesterday and stayed up way too late reading all 35 pages! You are doing an amazing job on your truck. I live in Vegas and am also building a 66 with a Corvette Zo6 motor. Mine is similar to yours but not quite as nice.

You have some great ideas and I wish that I had seen your thread sooner. I would love to get together some time to see your truck in person.

Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing your future posts. I am very impressed.

Zo66

shrunken66stroker 02-03-2012 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod (Post 5160072)
I remember that thread did'nt it have a cool looking truck with no paint?

Yes D-rod and I'll be working on it again soon, don't you worry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZO66 (Post 5161167)
Greg I just came across your build thread yesterday and stayed up way too late reading all 35 pages! You are doing an amazing job on your truck. I live in Vegas and am also building a 66 with a Corvette Zo6 motor. Mine is similar to yours but not quite as nice.

You have some great ideas and I wish that I had seen your thread sooner. I would love to get together some time to see your truck in person.

Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing your future posts. I am very impressed.

Thanks. As you can see from my thread I haven't done a whole lot lately because I've been in and out of town with work and other projects. PM me in a few weeks and we'll set something up. Love the ZO66 name. I thought about putting that on a license plate at one time.

Zo66


C@rnut001 02-12-2012 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 5163980)
Yes D-rod and I'll be working on it again soon, don't you worry.

Is it "soon" yet? Just kidding, as I totally understand why this takes a long time. I have been rebuilding a mini bike Honda for my kids.... and it is just sitting in our school's shop 3/4 completed and no time to work on it.... of course, it is hard to ride one in -40 degree winter and a couple feet of snow....:metal::metal:;);)

shrunken66stroker 03-21-2012 10:37 PM

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I've been working non-stop for a few months and I finally slipped out to the garage yesterday. I cut a slug to shave the antena hole. Yes, that's it.

Strodder 03-22-2012 09:59 AM

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I wish I had that much time to work on my truck. :haha: :haha: :haha:

daverod 03-22-2012 10:05 AM

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Looks good. Next week you can weld it in. Don't want to rush things then you'll have nothing to do.

jchav62 03-22-2012 10:12 AM

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Progress is progress. Looking good.

shrunken66stroker 03-22-2012 11:57 AM

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One piece at a time, guys.

Strodder 03-22-2012 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 5267889)
One piece at a time, guys.

Like Johnny Cash? :lol:

JasontheBeaver 03-24-2012 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 4644293)
I think it's worth mentioning too that the 3" cut needs to be between where the bolts mount into the column. You need to retain all of the bolt holes for this to work correctly. The trim sleeve just needs about 2" cut off the bottom so it will slide down far enough to bolt back on to the column. Hope this helps.

Probably showing my experience with this question...
is it possible to perform this steering column shortening procedure without completely removing the column from the truck?
This is a project I've needed to o for years and the time is neigh!

shrunken66stroker 03-25-2012 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JasontheBeaver (Post 5272532)
Probably showing my experience with this question...
is it possible to perform this steering column shortening procedure without completely removing the column from the truck?
This is a project I've needed to o for years and the time is neigh!

Nope. You have to pull it. Luckily it's not that difficult to get out and it's well worth the work.

chad64chevy 03-25-2012 03:24 PM

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i got a question about this too! i get the 3" cut between the two bolts, but off the bottom of what do you cut for the 2" cut??

shrunken66stroker 03-25-2012 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy (Post 5274084)
i got a question about this too! i get the 3" cut between the two bolts, but off the bottom of what do you cut for the 2" cut??

You'll have to cut the shaft down by the rag joint, sleeve it and weld it back together. I'm going the rack and pinion route so I'll have much more work when I get to it.

chad64chevy 03-26-2012 04:30 PM

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thanks for the info., i started to stare at your pictures more and realized you have to cut the shaft 3" and notch the cover plate, so it can be bolted up under the dash! i'm blonde and had a moment, lol!! i started cutting mine, should have it welded back together this weekend, and painted!!

shrunken66stroker 03-26-2012 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy (Post 5276359)
thanks for the info., i started to stare at your pictures more and realized you have to cut the shaft 3" and notch the cover plate, so it can be bolted up under the dash! i'm blonde and had a moment, lol!! i started cutting mine, should have it welded back together this weekend, and painted!!

Correct. You do have to cut both. The cover is basically a trim piece and just needs to be notched so it will fit back on after the shaft has been shortened. Good Luck!

shrunken66stroker 03-26-2012 09:53 PM

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As promised.

daverod 03-26-2012 10:21 PM

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What where? This is'nt one of those things where your naked in some reflection somewhere is it?:smoke:


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