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ok finally all panels in paint , hurray!

not bad really 14 days ( part time , ie few hours per day.from this

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psagi6ig3r.jpg

to this

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...pscuulr1vm.jpg

next comes the time consuming part of ageing the paint to look like these bits
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psrxipke2k.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psw2f3bfiu.jpg

and one more of the whole truck,
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psjtjnpjtm.jpg

oh, and we have brakes now so went for a short test drive down the road and back, maybe only 400 yards, but all gears work, so chuffed with that. next up is completing the air ride install.

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Looking good Andy . You are putting us all to shame with the speed of progress .

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Thanks Martin., I'm really pleased how it's developing, The key is a little bit every day, even just 15 or 30 mins, if that's all that is available to clean or paint something. I'm probably putting in an average of 2 hours per day at the moment. Also my motivation is I'd like Mark to be able drive it before end of September.

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I agree with Andy. A bit at a time, every time that you have a bit of time (catchy ehhh?)

When I built this thing, http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...ompleted-build it took a helluva lot of hours when I totalled up the total hours, but there is a lot to be said for an hour before work if you suffer insomnia, or the hour before the missus gets home.

I am not on pace with my truck at all, but I also am forcing myself to respect my marriage fully. And do not want to hate the truck when that last bolt goes back in.

Today I am just petrol cleaning stuff like the inner fenders to remove all the underseal and old oil etc.

Your pace though, I maintain, is inspirational.

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I'll be honest, I couldn't keep this pace up for long if it was my truck. Just keen to get Mark driving it and see the grin on his face.

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Amazing progress! :metal:

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Bit more done tonight, started to mock up the air ride compressor, valves and tank.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psl0eqkypi.jpg
Also ordered some replacement brake drums as the current ones are worn too much, the brakes work but are not sharp enough unless the pedal is pumped. and on measuring the drum thickness they are paper thin! Wondered why they where so light lol!

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Another productive weekend on the truck. 2 full days and I'm aching everywhere. This truck is fighting me, I don't think it wants to wake up from it's slumber, :) Nothing seems to work first time or takes 3 times longer than planned. Anyhow on to the progress.
Remember that bent gear lever a few posts back? I cut it back to about 6" long and made a new rod it it and taller and cut down an old shotgun handle to make a pistol grip gear knob.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psin8dfkbf.jpg
Air tank, compressor and valve mocked up on the truck, still have front air bag mounts to manufacture, but for now held in place with clamps.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...pslxszqbvg.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psxqig3rzl.jpg

and the weekend finished off with it's first move under it's own power. Click on the images below for link to a two short videos

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psnfy4guiy.mp4

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps4eskrjor.mp4

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:metal:
Those narrow streets remind me of Japan when I had my Dodge van and 55 Belair. Maneuvering the big American boats can be FUN in certain situations! :lol:

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

Well done getting it moving under its own power . You have achieved a lot in a short time . It might just make if to a show this year with a bit of luck

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yep neighbours houses can only get 1 car per drive, whereas each house has at least 2 or 3 cars, so double parking makes it worse, it's fun when the bin men come to empty the bins.

Cheers martin, still a few niggles and things to get right before MOT time, but it's getting closer

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No pictures, but a bit more progress this week. I was having problems with the brakes, too much pedal travel, although brakes would lock up good. Did some rough maths and realised the twin master cylinder was too small at 7/8" bore to gain a firm pedal. Ordered a larger one at 1 1/16" and even though ive only part bled the system the pedal feels much better. Hopefully complete the bleeding tomorrow and start the final install on the air ride.

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Another good day today. Mark came round and we made good progress, think it's the first time we haven't added anything to our list!
New master cylinder all bleed and brakes adjusted, nice firm pedal now.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psui8n5k3o.jpg

Had on old 4 barrel air filter, so modified it to fit the single barrel, not pretty , but functional.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psdjmf8qhk.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psgc1btypy.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psnkljevxv.jpg
Rear air bags fitted for the fine time and air lines run along the chassis and clipped in place.
All wheels painted, those observant of you will notice there are only 3 in the photo, the 4th was still in the paint booth drying (AKA front Garden).
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps55s4ly8q.jpg

Front bumper, stripped, primed and painted.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psb0uv96fl.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psfrmidlou.jpg

and that was the end of another day.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psvfnqzijn.jpg
its good to look back and see the transformation in just a few months.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps53kce2pf.jpg

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As well as working well the new master cylinder looks good too, love the air cleaner:metal:

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Its was a good price too £59 free post from Topspeed.

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

Big changes from what you started with. It looks super nice!

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BIG day today MOT time!!!!!!
UK Car need an annual inspection and for a fresh USA import it needs an MOT before applying for a registration plate.

few last minute checks this morning and backing off of one of the rear brake drums that was binding. Then off to the MOT station, stopped on route as the passenger door flew open going around a bend and throw tool sand paperwork out the door!!
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...pslyoi1ush.jpg
MOT chappy very impressed and his 2 friends, mobile phones out and taking photos, you know it's good when that happens
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psjfhb8ox3.jpg
And the very important document
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psnofvvgua.jpg

Mark going for a little drive

https://youtu.be/uHN4mDCigiQ
Next up a few little tweaks to getting it running sweet whilst we await the UK registration application to be processed.

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

Firstly.... Well done !!!

Must feel pretty brilliant !!

Secondly, video on private settings.

Now life can begin.

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

yeah, couldn't stop Mark wanting to go for a cruise round in it.
thanks for comment on video setting, sorted now.............. I think?

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Can see the video now. Thanks. Question, maybe I missed it in the reading. Did you turn the backup lights into turn signals?

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

Yep sure did. Didn't want to add extra non period lamps. So neatest way was to convert the back up lights to keep it UK road legal.:metal:

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Thanks Andy, couldn't have completed within the time spam without your expert knowledge, do you still have the manuals can you tell me the OEM part numbers for the engine gasket set and the part number for the speedo just been onto rock auto and I would like to order them tomorrow, ordered rattle mat today what else do you need me to get this week:lol

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Love the video ,cool truck.

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Thanks, but Andy did the majority of the work cannot wait for his new one to arrive so we can start on that lol

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Mark, I'll email you a list of things to get;)

This is on its way from Houston Tx in a container to Uk as we speak... 360 cu 71 Dodge dart :metal:
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psjaoo9xm0.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psxwqol35x.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psc79xnw3g.jpg

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That is a nice looking ride ,you know we want more pics when it gets there.

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sure will, still got my 59 Apache, which I need to do somethings to that I've done to Marks truck, but never got round to on mine.

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I forgot this photo,

did we mention the roof is painted with rust paint!

more detials here
http://www.sprayonrustpaint.co.uk/
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...pszdgavn3m.jpg

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Mark has started restoring the steering wheel started with this
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psngok2bh8.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...pshzhwzvul.jpg

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

Rust paint... Interesting :mm:

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

Well done Andy that's a great achievement in the timespan .
The new toy looks great
Don't forget to put a link on here if you do a build thread for the Apache .

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It sure is, it has metal dust in the paint. you paint it on, then flat it off slightly to expose the dust then spray with a water based mild acid to speed up the reaction time. Once you get the deserved effect you can lacquer to seal it in. We found it has been best left a few weeks and gets a bit more rain on it.

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Certainly will, great bunch of people on here , one of the better forums to be on

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Andy, congrats on the MOT and a job well done (in record time) :thumbs:

X2 for pictures of the Dart when it gets here, :metal:

From experience I can recommend that Mark uses Araldite to fill up the cracks on the steering wheel, once he's ground them out, it works great becuse you get both a mechanical and a chemical bond and it's suprisingly easy to sand

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Hi Ian. yep that's exactly what we have started to do, after a bit of research on you tube.

So far its had all the chips grind out with the dremel and 2 fills of araldite, might fill a few of the small chips and then paint. I guess you also need a good few coats of lacquer over the paint?

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More progress this weekend but not worthy of any photos

Fuel sender repaired and wired up,
Air ride remote switches installed in cab
cill trims fitted
wiring tidied up

Nice to not be covered in oil or grinding dust for a change.

Also started a thread for my 59 Apache, please come and visit me over there!!!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7329900

Re: Uber Cool's 1963 C10 LWB Fleetside in England
 

UK Reg arrived today, so its all UK legal now.

Few small jobs to do then over to Mark................. :-(

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Was going to say, this is always a good day.

Remember when my vans UK registration arrived...... Woooot.

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I used Mipa Rapidfiller self etching primer filler, it sticks great so no worries about the paint peeling off and fills any bits and pieces you have missed around the araldite, it's a single pack too

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Then I used regular gloss 2k black and body colour, flatted black then a coat of 2k clear flatted and polished. I figured that as it's something you touch all the time it would need to feel nice (OOH EER Missus) and be super hard wearing.

Pinstripes are optional

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Thanks Ian, and good timing too. Mark has filed and filled the cracks with Ardalite, one coat of primer and then a little bit more filling. Ian, its funny what you say about feeling nice.I keep telling Mark that its worth all the effort and time to keep sanding and filling as it's the one thing you touch and hold whilst driving, so important to have it spot on.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps14c7jhpr.jpg
First filler rubbed down and primed again, might just need a little bit more filling, then top coat.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...pss4oczaax.jpg

The passenger side door would not lock from the inside, so stripped out the drivers side to compare and noticed the latch cam had rounded off a little, so built it back up with a bit of weld. Door locks as it should now :-)
Drivers side as it should be
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psnwv7bi4f.jpg
Passenger side built up with weld
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psfrzkxsfm.jpg