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panelrodder81

03-01-2010 12:59 PM

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Did an oil change to get a better idea of the condition of the engine I just put in and have been driving for about a month. Oil was really solid, wasn't abnormally black, nor did it have any grit in it... yay. Fixed an oil leak on the top of the motor, who would have thought you'd need a gasket under the distributor! (I forgot to put it on when I put the HEI in I guess.) Then I installed a cheap little oil gauge in the truck since all I have are idiot lights. Ran out of time to make my gauge holder/bracket so it's just zip-tied to the dash for now. Next weekend I'll finish that up and get my temp gauge installed and put my new torque converter cover on... hopefully.

Vernski

03-01-2010 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ERIC BUFFARD (Post 3831362)

Well.... finally got to work on it again. ran the rest of the new wiring harness (e-z wiring my a$$) don't buy from them!!! installed the billet gauge cluster with ultra-lite gauges and billet knobs and also installed my grille. all thats left for the wiring is the heater, stereo, electric seats and tail lights Hey anybody know how to wire the aftermarket tailights???? there is two wires in the lights a green and a black and the wiring harness has one for stop lights and one for running lights , thought that the black would be ground but...... is one wire for each and the ground is from bolting the housing to the fender???if so which wire?? after wiring the two spd wiper motor this should be a no-brainer for me but still confused. E-z wiring is crap had to buy $40.00 worth of connectors and $30.00 of wire . one wire for wipers, what a joke the wipers should have about 6 wires, had to keep getting online for diagrams also do I need that p.o.s. relay for the heater, it looks like a small electric heater ???? look at all the finger prints that I will always have!!! what was I thinking? can really smell all that leather in there,( leather dash, headliner, pillar post, door panels) it sure smells new. Eric

Eric nice looking truck I like the gauges they look good. Did you powder-coat the grill & bumper or paint it? They have that soft look....Vernski:metal:

64c20crewcab

03-01-2010 07:54 PM

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2/28/10 Lots accomplished on the frame clean up from forward cab mount to front bumper mount. Not done but getting there! Time, patients and favorable weather helped!

lakeroadster

03-01-2010 08:27 PM

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Got the gauges mounted in the '67 Camaro dash in my '65 SWB SS. Also installed boots for the Shifter and floor hand brake.

Turkey

03-01-2010 10:44 PM

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Used the hood for a table so I could pinstripe my helmet.

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markeb01

03-01-2010 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster (Post 3833823)

Got the gauges mounted in the '67 Camaro dash in my '65 SWB SS. Also installed boots for the Shifter and floor hand brake.

Can't wait to see this finished!

markeb01

03-02-2010 12:06 AM

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Added diamond tufting to the firewall to match the rest of the interior.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3769/21483885.jpg

ravens65

03-02-2010 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski (Post 3833655)

Eric nice looking truck I like the gauges they look good. Did you powder-coat the grill & bumper or paint it? They have that soft look....Vernski:metal:

nope just primer black, it just looks wicked in flat black

jgh64pkup

03-02-2010 11:02 PM

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wow mark im amazed every time i see your interior :thumbs:

markeb01

03-03-2010 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 3836524)

wow mark im amazed every time i see your interior :thumbs:

Thanks for the feedback. I guess one of these days I'll have to stop messing with it and leave it alone, but I never seem to run out of ideas for new projects.:)

glendale

03-06-2010 03:16 PM

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well i have not done much. but my plaque showed up yesterday so i flaked it and hung it. what do you guys think?
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jbgroby

03-06-2010 04:53 PM

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Today with the weather being near perfect I was able to weld up the last of the small holes that the PO had put in the door for bigger West Coast mirror's and welded up the chevy C-20 badge holes. I drilled out the two holes needed for mounting the V-6 emblems on the front part of the fender.

I also drilled out the last remaining nut (broken bolt) that held on the stock mirrors. I'll have to use longer bolts and reach from behind the panel to put on the new mirror.

I can't remember if they have a blind nut anchor for this I thought there was, Anybody got a pic or link for one.

I tapped my very first hole for a 16 t/per inch for the lower fender mount.

And tonight I'm going to a club cruise-in.

All in All a perfect day.

rendus

03-06-2010 06:46 PM

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I dug into both my front fender bottoms to see what kind of patching they'll need.

The right side had a 4" x 5" metal patch riveted in and then slathered with bondo. The left side had just bondo filling the rust holes and dents. A half inch over most of it and a clob the size of a baby's fist in the biggest hole. Gotta love previous owners!

badriv455

03-06-2010 10:43 PM

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I replaced the windshield and the hood today on my '64 C10. Thanks to my father in law who new how to put the windshield in. I never would've gotten it on my own.

64GMCHorsepower

03-06-2010 11:05 PM

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I actually installed my bed fill gas filler, installed the peel-a-mat in the doors to quieten them down, put the right bolts to hold my front bumper on, and installed almost all of the bolts holding the bed wood and the strips together.....

oh, and I sprayed off the truck to help keep it clean.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/132_4910.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/132_4912.jpg

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-06-2010 11:41 PM

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Well I was off today so I did some cleaning for preparation for this Spring when I will start back on her.
I checked the truck all over and seen all the troubled areas that needs to be addressed.
The truck has sat for 4 years so there is a lot issues that need to be addressed.
My plans are to beef up the Power Train Set-Up.
Engine, trans, front and rear suspension.
The theme idea is going to stay the same.
Nostalgia Pro/Street.
Here are some of the Pics I took today.

64GMCHorsepower

03-06-2010 11:52 PM

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You need bigger tires in the rear 1BAD62.......

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-06-2010 11:55 PM

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Here is some of the issues:

markeb01

03-07-2010 12:03 AM

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I really like your truck and the direction you're taking it. Anxious to see the progress coming up.

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-07-2010 12:06 AM

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You need bigger tires in the rear 1BAD62.......

Pro Street Trucks/Cars pics!!! im in love with the fatty tires!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post3847666

I agree 100%
I'm still not satisfied!
I want this:
Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro
The Widest High Performance Street Legal Tire.
33X21.50-15LT
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/i...rtsman_pro.jpg
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...m=SportsmanPro

I have these:

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-07-2010 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 3844286)

I really like your truck and the direction you're taking it. Anxious to see the progress coming up.

Thanks Bud!
I have to stop looking at you interior!
It's giving me ideas.
Yea, I am going to start back on her soon.
It will be a slow progress though.
Little bit of money along with a little bit of time it seems.
I will keep the updates coming.
I just miss driving her, and barking the tires when I shift the gears manually....

64GMCHorsepower

03-07-2010 12:14 AM

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What kinda BS would you need to run those.......and I am assuming you have a narrowed rear end?

hossmann

03-07-2010 12:16 AM

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I'm finishing some painting getting thing ready to fire up on 3-12:metal:

Sillyoldman

03-07-2010 12:22 AM

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I set up another bedroom:lol: No room in shop. At least its dry. Other than that I only had time to bend & install one brake line.

Chevy Fleetside

03-07-2010 12:26 AM

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I cut up an 8 ft bed (only an 81 year model) then cut up some of the frame and rear diff and stuffed it all in my Ford Ranger. Oh yeah. And a front crossmember out of a 66 c 20. Drum brakes and all. Next time I go to my shop space, I think I am going to bring the front end home so I can clean and rebuild it.

markeb01

03-07-2010 12:27 AM

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Bed room!! I get it! :lol::lol:

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-07-2010 12:29 AM

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The Neglected Engine:

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-07-2010 12:34 AM

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Front End:

joehalford01

03-07-2010 12:35 AM

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Finally got the sob 305 motor in my 65 ready to pull, couldn't finish though, I'm doing the engine swap in grass so I needed to pick up some plywood to roll the engine hoist on :waah:.

Alan's Classic

03-07-2010 12:52 AM

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Hung my fuel tank using these.

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markeb01

03-07-2010 01:07 AM

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Very cool. Where did you source those?

62 Bowtie

03-07-2010 02:08 AM

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Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

63 extreme low

03-07-2010 02:53 AM

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I was finishing the bodywork on the cab corners then got called into work. Can't pass up time and a half. I will post pics soon.

63 extreme low

03-07-2010 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie (Post 3844604)

Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

Well I just decided on what wood to put in my bed!!!:metal:

Sillyoldman

03-08-2010 01:37 AM

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Made & installed a few new brake lines. Have to find an extra leg to bleed them.

1999corvette

03-08-2010 01:50 AM

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Hey, I was bleeding brakes today to, but ran out of fluid.

1Bad62Pro/Street

03-08-2010 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie (Post 3844604)

Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

Did that once.
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...BryanLail6.jpg

Hottrucks

03-08-2010 08:03 AM

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funny I started the power brake covertion..would have been am easy swap but the master was leaking then I broke the short lines between the master and proportioning valve.....I have to see if I can make them up

Alan's Classic

03-08-2010 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 3844480)

Very cool. Where did you source those?

www.kent-automotive.com There are other places to get them. We deal with this company at work. They sell them in quantities of 25. May be able to contact them and see where there dealers are so you can get what you need. Or your local hardware store or body shop may have them. The PN's I use were P35313 for the bolt and P57200 for the nut. They are metric.

scooterskoolkustoms

03-08-2010 10:27 AM

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:devil::devil:was a nice day so I bought a new coil cap,rotor plugs and wires,replaced oil and filter.If the weather stays nice I will shave the handles off the back doors this week.Would like to flush out the old tranny fluid and do the rear as well.need to get it ready for a road trip from nj to calif by schools end.:devil::devil:

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