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suzq044 10-30-2012 08:12 PM

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Parked him in his new storage space until we finish the engine, in our new city of Phoenix.

willyp 10-30-2012 08:57 PM

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after driving my truck for 4 years with no gas pedal i found a easy fix at the good guys show this past weekend. welded a nut to the end of the arm.... i like it and it was easy and cheap.

dantimdad 10-30-2012 10:13 PM

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I really like that solution!

I just might borrow it.

Steven

vin63 10-31-2012 10:31 AM

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Finished welding up and smoothing out the last holes in the cowl area, rear of cab interior, and repair of the top of the dash (replaced speaker grill and fixed dents in the dash). This is the last repairs of literally 100s of holes the PO drilled throughout the cab and floor. Time to put the cab back on the chassis and get it ready for real bodywork and paint...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1351599392

1963c-10 10-31-2012 10:51 AM

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willp p.....cool mod. Ill get with you this weekend if your going to be around. Will be doing a bonfire/bbq at my place Sat night if you'd like to come out.

kieth 10-31-2012 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowbound (Post 5676414)
Bought the power steering kit from the Captain and picked up a 1.25" front sway bar from Pick and Pull. Ordered up the Energy Suspension bushings for it and I'm going to finish painting it up today.

I was thinking of using that silver Hammertone paint on the sway bar to give it some colour. How durable is that stuff?

Brian

i DID THE SILVER ACCENTS ON OTHER ITEMS, IT DOES HELP TO DRAW OUT SOME DETAIL. KIETH

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8634&k=cFvxQKn

Now that I look back on it, we might have gotten a little carried away but it looked good at the time. Kieth

Bomp 10-31-2012 08:59 PM

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I welded in the support section on the underside of the cab stretch project.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/o...rt%202/a29.jpghttp://i388.photobucket.com/albums/o...rt%202/a28.jpg

willyp 10-31-2012 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10 (Post 5677884)
willp p.....cool mod. Ill get with you this weekend if your going to be around. Will be doing a bonfire/bbq at my place Sat night if you'd like to come out.

thanks for the invite, ill be here all weekend. give me a ring.

markeb01 10-31-2012 09:54 PM

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Took the truck out this morning to shoot a few photos, and discovered the pesky and irritating windshield trim squeak had returned. So this afternoon I spent another couple hours with a blade like jewelers file and opened up a good size gap between the two upper pieces. Hopefully this will be the last time it needs attention because it's miserable working on that spot with the hood in place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/4880/b0019bb800.jpg

1Bad62Pro/Street 10-31-2012 10:05 PM

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Well seeing everyone working on their trucks here lately made me do a little tinkering while she's down.:lol:;)
http://www.bahrns.com/resources/bahr...umbProduct.jpg

1Bad62Pro/Street 10-31-2012 10:06 PM

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Last pic.;)

fryer1979 11-01-2012 01:41 AM

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Went out to try and fire her up for a little drive.....and no start. This carb is junk, and I'm tired of messing with it. So I guess she sits until I can get the Caddy engine in, or I figure something else out.

kieth 11-01-2012 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 5678802)
Took the truck out this morning to shoot a few photos, and discovered the pesky and irritating windshield trim squeak had returned. So this afternoon I spent another couple hours with a blade like jewelers file and opened up a good size gap between the two upper pieces. Hopefully this will be the last time it needs attention because it's miserable working on that spot with the hood in place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/4880/b0019bb800.jpg

Wow Mark looking "GOOD" :gmc2:

Improbcat 11-01-2012 09:10 AM

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(technically this weekend, but this is the first chance I've had to post it)
Replaced the valve cover & pushrod cover gaskets. Repainted all the pieces I took off. Since I can't find the correct engine color I went with GM blue.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8194/8...da5dede1db.jpg


Started laying sound deadener down, I've only done the middle area as I still need to finish rust repair & repainting at the sills, and get the rest of the old insulation off the firewall.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8056/8...a380cc4b5d.jpg

1Bad62Pro/Street 11-01-2012 02:47 PM

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A few more today...
I'm using Cold Drawn Steel. All steel used on my truck is Cold Drawn Steel.
Will add more of the progress later.;)

https://5w02xq.bay.livefilestore.com...ma%20Jamma.jpg

cortcomp 11-01-2012 02:55 PM

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Just picked up my first pre-80's truck in fresno yestersay, driving it back to ohio until sunday
66 with 3pd, 327, 3 gas tanks, sbw, long bed.
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markeb01 11-01-2012 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cortcomp (Post 5679690)
Just picked up my first pre-80's truck in fresno yestersay, driving it back to ohio until sunday
66 with 3pd, 327, 3 gas tanks, sbw, long bed.
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Welcome to the forum, and good luck on your journey!

66farmer 11-01-2012 08:49 PM

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I finish the 2 1/2 day puzzle today. I think I was only able to lay (2) complete sheets the rest was make a template cut and lay. Then go back and tape all the seames and there was alot of them.

CRGRS 66 11-01-2012 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 66farmer (Post 5680291)
I finish the 2 1/2 day puzzle today. I think I was only able to lay (2) complete sheets the rest was make a template cut and lay. Then go back and tape all the seames and there was alot of them.

Sure looks like it was worth all the effort!!!!! I foresee lowered voices on the highway in your future:lol:

CRGRS 66 11-01-2012 08:54 PM

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A little bummed today, thought I would see my CPP order today... most likely next Tuesday now, the bright side is that I am not really ready for it anyway:ito:

markeb01 11-01-2012 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 66farmer (Post 5680291)
I finish the 2 1/2 day puzzle today. I think I was only able to lay (2) complete sheets the rest was make a template cut and lay. Then go back and tape all the seames and there was alot of them.

Wow that looks beautiful.

pdxhall 11-01-2012 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 66farmer (Post 5680291)
I finish the 2 1/2 day puzzle today. I think I was only able to lay (2) complete sheets the rest was make a template cut and lay. Then go back and tape all the seames and there was alot of them.

Great job, man! Your truck is really coming along. I can't wait to see it finished.

ABX131 11-01-2012 09:19 PM

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My son took our 63' to high school autoshop for a brake job...$40 in parts and free labor including turning the rotors and drums and we have a truck that actually stops! Good job kids! The shop teacher likes the older vehicles because they make great teaching projects because they are simple..

willyp 11-01-2012 10:19 PM

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took the truck to the BBQ today at work. one of my joes took these...pretty cool. then the drivers window got stuck down, had to fix that when i got home.

boat 11-01-2012 10:34 PM

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weld in fender patch http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1351823657


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