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Spent most of the weekend on the '72, but did get the spare tire mod ready for paint...:mm:

Started by cutting the 3 lug studs loose from the OEM spare carrier…
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5822/...f211b36f_c.jpgIMG_4963 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Welded the hub on…
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/595/2...1650203c_c.jpgIMG_4966 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/755/2...9e8986ea_c.jpgIMG_4967 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Last week, I got this in and changed the OEM wheels…:mm:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/682/2...8b8e6c34_c.jpgIMG_4887 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

One last pic… JoJo on one of our parts runs over the weekend...:chevy:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5643/...860bf20f_c.jpgIMG_4942 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Ta2Don,

Good idea using that axle flange.:gi:

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JoJo is certainly the brains of the outfit......:mm:


Just note how he is leading the attack.


Forwaaaaaard!!!!!!


One last pic… JoJo on one of our parts runs over the weekend...:chevy:


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5643/...860bf20f_c.jpgIMG_4942 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr[/QUOTE]

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Have sent you a PM ;)

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Good work brotha!!! X2 always good to see an update. :metal:

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Thanx!!! Had axles from my 90 model that were no good, so before I make a run to sell my junk metal, I scarfed this flange...;)

Thanx Mate!:mm:

Thanx Brotha...:metal:

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Today started out with a small surprise while walking JoJo...:exit:
Not a fan of Poisonous snakes… 20ga 1 Copperhead 0 :metal:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/653/2...ae8158d8_c.jpgIMG_4976 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Then upon arriving at work, I had some more bits awaiting Martin..:mm:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/737/2...dc71c0c2_c.jpgIMG_4977 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

A bit later I spotted this C50/60 still working...:metal:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/772/2...86968d13_c.jpgIMG_4980 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Laterz...:chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

I just hate those wiggly surprises. Had a couple this summer myself. Glad you were prepared.
Wade

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Always good to see them still at work. :metal:

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Thanx Wade… Wiggly surprises are never fun...:eek:

Yes it is Brotha! :metal:

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Not a lot happening this week, Supposedly the boy's bud is bringing me Wheel money tomorrow… time will tell...:lol:

After some cleaning and rearranging in the shed… I grabbed the spare tire carrier and was going to prep for paint when I realized my crappy weld job on the axle flange, as well as the mess the plasma cutter left, was going to require some attention...:rolleyes:

Here's where I ended up, still need to do some weld grinding on the cover (which ended up being a ceiling fan hanger cover) and then paint the whole shebang...:uhmk:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5833/...6a6fccd9_c.jpgIMG_4998 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5774/...0e8afa3b_c.jpgIMG_4996 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/750/2...332f64a0_c.jpgIMG_4997 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

:chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Good work brotha! :metal: Looking good! :chevy:

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Looks like you and I are both getting grinders for Christmas.....

Like I said, pity we could not find a small hubcap to fit.

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Thanx Brotha!!! Looking forward to your update...:metal: Good talking to ya earlier...;)

Overall, I'm extremely happy with the finished product...:mm:

Pics…

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5687/...26079414_c.jpgIMG_5004 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5679/...334b3f65_c.jpgIMG_5005 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5763/...25a0cb38_c.jpgIMG_5006 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

:chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Looking good brotha! Good talking with ya! lol :chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

It turned out just fine in the end Don.

I still need to see it mounted as I cannot visualise it in place.

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Looks good Don . That bowl on the back finishes it of nicely

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Thanx Guyz…

Here are some pics of it mocked up on the bed… Here's to ya Rian...:mm:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/698/2...17bfe92d_c.jpgIMG_5007 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/628/2...25b58b2e_c.jpgIMG_5008 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/571/2...fa0fb7da_c.jpgIMG_5010 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

:chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Great work brotha! I like the look of the top arms under the bed rail instead of on the top. :metal:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Looks good Don another job done . Sometimes it's good to do the little ones that need doing in between the main job . That's the best way to keep you sane .
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Looks good Don

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Thanx Guyz!!! :mm:

Not much done today, started out pulling carpet outta our closet and putting down some wood laminate flooring… One of the projects my beautiful wife reminded me still needed to be done… I did our bedroom floor back in the spring… After that I did a bit of shed cleaning...

Here's a pic of the next small project…. Not sure if I'll make one of both project trucks, or just the one… Any guesses???
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/618/2...2918e967_c.jpgIMG_5016 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

While doing some shed cleaning and re-arranging I also found this…;)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/692/2...11cdbe07_c.jpgIMG_5014 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

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No idea what your sat two pics will end up becoming, or were before. Suspect the handle is a rare thing?


I also noted....... Over 100k views !!

Not bad for a "Budget Build" read. :metal::metal::metal::metal:

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Thanx Rian!!! :mm: over 100K views...:clap: Did you see Bomp is almost double the views???
the 2 pics are unrelated to one another and the second pic is not a handle…;)

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Congrats on over 100000.
Oil can opener on the one pic. Those were the days.

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Thanx Brother!!! :mm:

It amazes me the changes that subtly take place and drift into the past...:crazy:

I found this photo on FB and thought, "Cool Idea!" ;)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5809/...47db75a5_z.jpgpistonz by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

:burnout:

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That's cool!

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Awesome brotha!!!! I'm liking the idea! I may have to borrow it to! :chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Don needs an aluminum rod dudes. Any clunkers out there to donate? Polished!!

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:metal:

Borrow away Brotha!!! :metal:

:metal:

Took my 2 pistons by a local repair shop, and $1 and a few minutes later I had the Rods and Pins pressed out… Now to visit my friend with the Plasma Cutter to lighten the pistonz… :uhmk:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

That's one cool cup holder . Even better making the most out of old parts .

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:mm:

Small update on cup holder… after discussing project with my Plasma cutter friend, I decided to take the pistons to a machinist friend to get the Aluminum pistons milled out instead of melting them...:lol:

:chevy:

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Hey Don

Great meeting you face to face today and going to the car show.
Thanks for an enjoyable time at your tattoo shop.
Take care.
Vince

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Thanx Brother!!! Great meeting you too...:mm:

Here's Vince at the studio picking up his gift from Rian…
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5782/...bfe40517_c.jpgIMG_5136 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's the Arsenal Dog ready to ride…;)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5786/...11c23a94_c.jpgIMG_5138 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

A few pics from the show...:chevy:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5695/...dae7d513_c.jpgIMG_5119 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5730/...00ca590d_c.jpgIMG_5102 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Although this was in a '64 Chevelle, Here's a Straight 6 for ya TJ...:metal:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/604/2...6e09c62e_c.jpgIMG_5114 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Laterz!!!:chevy:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Nice pics!! We need updates on yours.

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Me too!!! :haha:

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Thanks for the picture brotha! :metal::metal::metal: That's one Sweet 6 banger! Were you able to find out if anything internally had been done? I can guess but was wondering. lol :chevy:

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Thanx Brotha! The 6 banger Chevelle is a Pro Street build:metal:, the guy wasn't there at the time, so I didn't get any info...:waah:

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 

Hey brotha! We needs some updates! :mm: How's it goin out there? :chevy:

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Okay Okay… Update time…;)

Yesterday was the second Saturday in a row with a local car show… and next Saturday is another one...:bann:

Kind of a crazy week…

Thursday I tattooed the Oldest Son and Youngest Daughter of
Bill "Maverick" Golden of the Wheel-standing Little Red Wagon fame…;)
He passed away this past Monday and they decided to get memorial pieces… I had tattooed his daughter previously… After the tattooing was finished, the son returned and presented my with a signed 1/64 scale little Red Wagon...:metal:
Here's the pics…
Son's tattoo
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/642/2...91d78700_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Daughter's tattoo
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/624/2...aeb80f1c_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

the Cool tip…:cool:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/2...91295577_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Okay TJ, some real updates...:haha:

The day started with me having to climb off in the swimming pool, 71 degree F water, to remove the ballast, sand, that held the steps in place…Brrr! Then vacuum and add closing kit chemicals in preparation of closing the pool for the fall, winter, and spring… Then Truck Time!!! :hot::ennyd:

I started out by removing the electric fan that was mounted to the front of the radiator… the bent frame had the radiator saddles relocated back and down a bit to allow for the front mounted fan… the straight frame had the original saddles in place, so until I source an electric fan that pulls instead of pushes I will rock the mechanical fan…
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5672/...5756a9cd_c.jpgIMG_5387 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

the pedal car photobomb…
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/655/2...f3ffa409_c.jpgIMG_5388 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Radiator support mounted loosely in place…new hardware...:metal:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/597/2...2ca18b4a_c.jpgIMG_5393 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Next was the inner fenders, then the remainder of the front cap…;)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/721/2...073604bc_c.jpgIMG_5399 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/565/2...c3313273_c.jpgIMG_5401 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Oh yeah… the wheel deal fell through, so the 20's are back on for now… although, they are still for sale and I am in need of a steel wheel for a spare, and a friend of mine offered me four steel wheels and the same money as the previous deal...:mm: just waiting on the money again...:sumo:
Here's a side shot with the hood (Bonnet) set in pace…
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5781/...f4c4dc1c_c.jpgIMG_5414 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

one more, just because...:metal:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5654/...698bbde3_c.jpgIMG_5416 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Laterz...:chevy: