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Me and the little lady took the 66 out for a drive and bike ride. Then downtown to grab a bite to eat. Even though we were doing 10 under on the hwy we still got thumbs up haha. Gotta love driving home with the cool dim green lights on the dash. I love this old truck.

Chris

steveb64

12-29-2013 11:06 AM

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Finishing up my power steering install. Using a CaptainFab plate and shaft flange. Excellent quality product, thanks Captain.

LT1 Burb

12-29-2013 01:26 PM

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Repost from my build thread--

Here we go a little deeper--I yanked the rear floor section out tonight. I'm almost done with removing all the undercoating and I think the wheel wells will be the biggest pain as it's really thick and stuck on pretty good. Oh well--just letting the air scaler do it's job. I only ended up breaking two bolts during removal of the rear floor--but decided to finally do it. I will now have to wrestle with the idea of installing a "truck-style" rear floor--or if I'll do the plywood again. If I do the plywood--I'll have to source similar style rubber coating--shouldn't be too difficult. Or--maybe carpet?? Likely rubber.. ORRRRRR--maybe put some nice stainless runners atop the plywood or a raised protective surface?? I dunno--we shall see. Either way-having the floor out makes clean up very easy..

Here are the pics--
someone really hammered the hell out of the inner parts of the wheel houses.. I don't know why--
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18916

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18917

you can see the two halves of plywood-measured out at 5/8" thick. The rubber top almost seems like it had a layer of asphalt between it and the wood--it does NOT peel off.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18918

rear lip detail.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18919

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18920

I used 3/4 marine grade plywood to redo my floor and carpeted over it. If you are running headers I would strongly suggest dynamat on the plywood and then carpet. Also , the floor should be installed when the body is off the frame, I did mine with the body on and it was a PIA.

DexterDog

12-29-2013 02:24 PM

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Got bored and cleaned up the engine bay with some new colors.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/1...d7bb05aa_z.jpg

mud.man.rj

12-29-2013 03:46 PM

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Man wish we had -3f, would be awesome instead of -35celcius, poor truck just sits.

Hipper

12-29-2013 07:32 PM

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Doug out the 71GMC out of its resting place for the past couple years. Swapped in stall convert or so I can use stock one in the 65 camper eng trans swap. While there replaced seals and installed b&m deep pan, replaced fuel pump and got it running. Wohoo!!!!!!

joedoh

12-29-2013 11:33 PM

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brought it home.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...h/IMG_5480.jpg

sadly this is the last hurrah.

Softpatch

12-30-2013 11:10 PM

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Installed my Collector plate on... found a backing plate off another car

Big woof .. well to me it's a big deal because it means
"The Man"
can't ticket me for driving/parking truck on street for non Lic plate
.
names is not "Jamie" but do still think good girls like bad boys.
I put that frame on temporary it was either this or
"Happiness is being a grandparent"........sp
.
.http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...pse9e9f89f.jpg

wjjeeper

12-30-2013 11:31 PM

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Today I stood in my garage and drank beer with a buddy while he drooled all over the truck. Good times.

Chevy Fleetside

12-30-2013 11:33 PM

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Today I drove it.. yesterday I drove it. Friday I picked up sheetrock and Durarock at Lowes for a job I am doing and tomorrow I am going to drive it. I love this truck.

Dean'smeanmachine

12-30-2013 11:49 PM

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some metal work on the floor support today

Dean'smeanmachine

12-30-2013 11:50 PM

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some metal work on the floor support today

i didnt take a pic today so i just used this one of the inner rocker section

tincan1966

12-30-2013 11:53 PM

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After fixing a "new" oil leak, took the '65 and went to a friends and bought a C20 rolling chassis. Starting a new dually project. It already has a good 14 bolt in it on coil spring rear. My C30 disc brake FE will go right in it. I have a 6.5 TD and an Allison for it already.

Will post a build thread when it actually starts.

66-PMD-GMC

12-31-2013 11:08 AM

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Worked on my friends 62, doing a disk/bag conversion.
:metal:
Started My 66 to make sure the battery isn't dead.
;)
Also looked at my 65 and 63 sitting there begging for attention like loyal dogs.
:waah:
Gotta get my Bud's 62 out of my driveway first..
:uhmk:
New Year Resolution #1..... work on my own stuff :sumo:

:5150:

steveb64

12-31-2013 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside (Post 6442680)

Today I drove it.. yesterday I drove it. Friday I picked up sheetrock and Durarock at Lowes for a job I am doing and tomorrow I am going to drive it. I love this truck.

You remind me of myself. Nice truck!

scotts62

12-31-2013 02:57 PM

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Got the battery box tacked up and mounted
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18939

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18953

rickywideglide

12-31-2013 08:23 PM

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installed new sending unit, but truck wont start getting a lil gas from line at carb.,not sure if theres not enough gas or if somethings wrong with fuel pump

mud.man.rj

01-01-2014 12:01 AM

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Should have still had fuel in old pump to start it up, maybe something to do with the sending unit pickup, I would try filiing the fuel line up first from carb down to the pump just to prime it and see if it continues to run, hope so if not when it use the bit of fuel used to prime it then back to pump or tank.

Lugnutz65

01-01-2014 10:41 PM

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Pressed the last few pieces off the main shaft of my soon to be rebuilt Camaro T5 with an S10 tail housing swap. I will order the rebuild kit tomorrow and finish cleaning parts until the kit arrives. This is a great learning project for me.

slick willie

01-01-2014 10:58 PM

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Today my offspring drove her truck for the first time since converting to a big back window and lowering. I have not posted any pick but I will post a before and after pic.Attachment 1194412

Chevy Fleetside

01-01-2014 11:02 PM

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I put mine to work again. ;)

Dean'smeanmachine

01-01-2014 11:04 PM

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i put mine to work again. ;)

i love your truck!!!! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

chevyrestoguy

01-01-2014 11:32 PM

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I've been underneath the rear of the truck for the last few days installing C-notches. I've done so much grinding, drilling, air chiseling, and cutting that I feel like I've gone 12 rounds with Mike Tyson. Almost done!

Chevy Fleetside

01-02-2014 12:10 AM

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i love your truck!!!! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Thanks... I love driving it.

Rich 5150 69

01-02-2014 12:14 AM

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