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Turkey 06-21-2010 08:57 PM

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finished the floor shifter install. much better now!!

willyp 06-22-2010 04:09 PM

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picked up my grill and trim from the powder coater this morning, then sandblasted my headlight backing plates, headlight mounts and rear license plate bracket. gonna paint them this afternoon then assemble them.

62 Bowtie 06-22-2010 08:47 PM

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Willy P is the grill powder chrome or silver? Thanks, Tony

willyp 06-22-2010 09:20 PM

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the color is bengal silver with a coat of clear. the "chrome" looked like tin foil to me. a couple better pics..

DPowers 06-22-2010 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by willyp (Post 4043740)
the color is bengal silver with a coat of clear. the "chrome" looked like tin foil to me. a couple better pics..

Those look good:metal:

62 Bowtie 06-22-2010 11:31 PM

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heres a pic of a annodized grill and it does have a tin look to it thats why I asked thinkin about doin my grill powder chrome

jonzcustomshop 06-23-2010 12:35 AM

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I have been chasing fuel guage issues today...
here is a thread I started in electrical, if you have any suggestions it would help!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408758

1Bad62Pro/Street 06-23-2010 06:03 AM

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Ordered a Edelbrock Carburetor Rebuild Kit yesterday for my Edelbrock Carburetor.
Once we get the carburetor rebuilt I will take a video of the exhaust sound of the HOME MADE EXHAUST!
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/300/350/350-18064.jpg

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/1477/10002/-1

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post4044344

1Bad62Pro/Street 06-23-2010 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie (Post 4044029)
heres a pic of a annodized grill and it does have a tin look to it thats why I asked thinkin about doin my grill powder chrome


I have been thinking the same thing.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1276708760
My Original Painted grill is in near perfect condition! (Rare)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1276707633
Advanced Plating
1425 Cowan Court
Nashville, TN 37207
http://www.advancedplating.com/resto...rill_resto.htm

Tri-City Plating Co., Inc.
218 E. Mill St.
Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643
http://www.tricityplating.com/

willyp 06-23-2010 08:56 AM

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62, that grill looks good still. sweet rig too!

Chevy Fleetside 06-23-2010 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop (Post 4044145)
I have been chasing fuel guage issues today...
here is a thread I started in electrical, if you have any suggestions it would help!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408758

On the 66 I have, whenever I turned the key on the gas gauge would shoot up to the F mark real fast. I thought maybe just a short somewhere. Well I decieded to stick a hose in the tank to see how much gas was in the truck and after I pulled the hose out about 6" there was fuel on it. Then I shined my flashlight down the fill tube and I could see the gas. OH bonus... A full tank of gas. Gas gauge problem solved.... :lol: I just uploaded this to youtube. It is the first engine running of the truck since I have had it.

Dinos63 06-23-2010 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by willyp (Post 4043245)
picked up my grill and trim from the powder coater this morning, then sandblasted my headlight backing plates, headlight mounts and rear license plate bracket. Gonna paint them this afternoon then assemble them.

duuuude !!! Killer

1Bad62Pro/Street 06-23-2010 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by willyp (Post 4044431)
62, that grill looks good still. sweet rig too!

Thanks Bud....
Building her Carolina Style!!!!!!!
Wish I a little bit more money to put in her!!!!
I would make her fish tail!!!!!!

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...res.gif?psid=1

DRTYRAT30 06-23-2010 07:20 PM

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Spent some time getting the frame stripped clean of years of grime and oil leaks. Used engine brite, super clean, wire brush, putty knife and finished it with a wire brush wheel on my 4 1/2" grinder. I'm going to wipe it down with acetone and prime and paint it today.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...963C100011.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...963C100013.jpg

markeb01 06-23-2010 08:43 PM

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Thanks to Bob at Accessoryland, a pair of new old stock inside spotlight brackets (8205 & 8206RH) arrived today. In addition to the mint condition brackets, even the 1960 era slot head mounting screws were included. After decades in wax paper bags, the brackets are now permanent features in my cab.

TwiggyTheDrummer 06-23-2010 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30 (Post 4045288)
Spent some time getting the frame stripped clean of years of grime and oil leaks. Used engine brite, super clean, wire brush, putty knife and finished it with a wire brush wheel on my 4 1/2" grinder. I'm going to wipe it down with acetone and prime and paint it today.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...963C100011.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...963C100013.jpg

Man, I remember doing that with mine. It was hot as hell outside but that was one job that makes you feel good once you're done. What are you painting it with?

jgh64pkup 06-24-2010 12:11 AM

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started it and saw how quick and high i could rev it
it gets to 7 grand pretty fast :D

DRTYRAT30 06-24-2010 12:26 AM

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Man, I remember doing that with mine. It was hot as hell outside but that was one job that makes you feel good once you're done. What are you painting it with?

Just some Rustoleume.

ruffrida2005 06-24-2010 12:30 AM

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your gonna blow that motor Gage.

Well it was sad what I did to my truck today. I pulled all of my SD front crossmember and my disc brake set up off, so I could sell it. Packed up the air ride kit too. It's all going to a good home though.

jgh64pkup 06-24-2010 12:31 AM

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well that sucks your selling it

Vernski 06-24-2010 12:58 AM

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Didn't do anything to my truck today, but got started on my shop and I'm excited about that. Will be nice to stay warm this winter....Vernski:two:Attachment 599139

65Gregg 06-24-2010 09:27 PM

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Started the rebuild and drop process on my 65 frontend today. I removed everything except the tie rods and center link,ran out of time. Now comes the clean up and rebuild part. I'm trying to decide what kind of control arm bushings to use, stock, urethane, poly or polygraphite.....

65Gregg 06-24-2010 09:32 PM

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Pics added including side view of rear end with it's new altitude or lack of....

jgh64pkup 06-25-2010 12:08 AM

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installed some headers on my dads 67
putting exhaust on it tomorrow
super 40 flowmasters

cb1965 06-25-2010 11:06 PM

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got my drop spindles from summit. ordered them wednesday got them on thursday.:bann::D very happy.
couple hours at it and finito!!!

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...project308.jpg

4-1/2 front & 4 in back

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...project320.jpg


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