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TJ's Chevy 09-13-2016 11:49 AM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Saw the video, so awesome! Givin me motorvation. lol! :metal:

Johnny_Lamebridge 09-13-2016 12:50 PM

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Cool videos! The open headers sound great!

rusty76 09-13-2016 07:04 PM

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Awwwwwwsome

LostMy65 09-13-2016 09:36 PM

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It's been awhile since I've visited your thread.
Nice progress.
I like the taillights.

clemdaddy 09-14-2016 07:43 AM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Looks like a fun first drive… too cool.
Getting close now buddy, a little sheet metal and you're there.

Bomp 09-14-2016 08:44 AM

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Glad to see your truck rolling. Awesome vid.

dwcardfan 09-14-2016 10:38 AM

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Right on Brother!!! It won't be long now.

Ta2Don 09-19-2016 09:38 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
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Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 7711326)
Congrats on the maiden voyage Don!

Quote:

Originally Posted by realvc (Post 7711452)
Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a thrill to see your progress.

Glad to see your "Stepper" on the road again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy (Post 7711523)
Saw the video, so awesome! Givin me motorvation. lol! :metal:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge (Post 7711575)
Cool videos! The open headers sound great!

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Originally Posted by rusty76 (Post 7711948)
Awwwwwwsome

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 7712123)
It's been awhile since I've visited your thread.
Nice progress.
I like the taillights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy (Post 7712386)
Looks like a fun first drive… too cool.
Getting close now buddy, a little sheet metal and you're there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 7712416)
Glad to see your truck rolling. Awesome vid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan (Post 7712530)
Right on Brother!!! It won't be long now.

Thanx everyone!!! Into the final push to have the Stepper ready for Clem's shindig in October...:uhmk: all but paint...:lol:

Ta2Don 09-19-2016 09:49 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Yesterday after work I got the glass installed in the doors, and today was spent getting the doors buttoned up and the front sheetmetal on... :metal:
Thanks to a friend and his son, the sheetmetal was fairly quick and easy...
For anyone who's followed along, or even just looked in, the Stepper hasn't looked this complete since the day after it arrived in my driveway in April of 2012...:bann:

On to the pics...
Glass installed and doors buttoned up, although I still need to instal the door checks...
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8512/2...f01a8634_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8143/2...570047c1_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

I've always wanted to run these mirrors... actually one of the first purchases I made for this build...;)
https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8482/2...f74abdc0_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8131/2...58a90385_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's a few pics taken after the front clip was re-installed...
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7555/2...4de70cac_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8415/2...3a83169b_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Really dig these hood ornaments...
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8341/2...747455d0_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Front wiring and exhaust coming up...
:mm:

clemdaddy 09-19-2016 10:28 PM

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

TJ's Chevy 09-20-2016 12:25 AM

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Dang that's nice brotha! Wont be long and you'll have to drive it out this way! :chevy:

Palf70Step 09-20-2016 05:09 AM

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:clap: :clap:

dwcardfan 09-20-2016 07:11 AM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Come on with it!!!!! Looking good Bro.

65truckowner 09-20-2016 07:24 AM

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Looking good. I like the color of the door panels.

62stepside longbox 09-20-2016 10:54 AM

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Nice job don, it's been a while since I've checked on your build, awesome to see that it's finally starting to look like a truck again

realvc 09-20-2016 11:00 AM

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Congrats. on the progress.

Stepper is looking ready to go.

Modges'66 09-21-2016 08:02 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Lookin great Don!
You are gettin close!!!
Don't lose momentum!!!!!

Ta2Don 09-25-2016 07:38 PM

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

Originally Posted by clemdaddy (Post 7718453)
Bring It...

That's the Plan Sir!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy (Post 7718584)
Dang that's nice brotha! Wont be long and you'll have to drive it out this way! :chevy:

Thanx Brotha!!!:mm:

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 7718673)
:clap: :clap:

;)

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan (Post 7718688)
Come on with it!!!!! Looking good Bro.

Thanks Brother, plan on being there...:uhmk:

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Originally Posted by 65truckowner (Post 7718694)
Looking good. I like the color of the door panels.

Thanx Daniel...:chevy:

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox (Post 7718836)
Nice job don, it's been a while since I've checked on your build, awesome to see that it's finally starting to look like a truck again

Thanks for dropping in, and I'm pushing to get it road-withy and legal so I can make Clem's bask next month...:metal:

Quote:

Originally Posted by realvc (Post 7718842)
Congrats. on the progress.

Stepper is looking ready to go.

Thanx Brother, good talking with you the other day...


Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66 (Post 7720445)
Lookin great Don!
You are gettin close!!!
Don't lose momentum!!!!!

Thanx, and Congrats on the recent award... now break out the tools and exterminate those bugs...:sumo:

NevEno 09-25-2016 07:56 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Looking good Don!!

Ta2Don 09-25-2016 07:57 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Slowly but surely... been knocking out the to do list as time permits...
The other day after work I got the headlights wired and the grille installed...

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8097/2...60a2d2c7_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Headlights on... Parking lights working...Check
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8172/2...ab4a37f7_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Taillights on...Check
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8267/2...26e86651_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Dome light on... Check
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8261/2...99128b26_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Front bumper went on after the light pics were taken...;)

Yesterday after work I started on sorting brake light issues... they weren't working...:banghead: A quick check found the original Brake light switch not working... Called the parts store and since there was one on the shelf, it was mine...:lol:
Following that diagnosis I found the turn signals also on vacation...:dohh:
That trouble shooting will be handled tomorrow, new switch available locally...:metal:

Next job was adapting a used fan should I had lying around to fit and be functional... Started last night and finished it up today...:bann:

New Brake light switch installed and adjusted this morning, I now have brake lights...:uhmk: After getting the brake lights working and the fan shroud installed, I pulled the Stepper into the yard and sprayed off the top layer of grit and dust... Closer and Closer to Clem's...:metal::metal::metal:

Here are some pics from today...
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8495/2...93a6c159_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5316/2...265308e2_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Fan Shroud in place...
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7526/2...3db0d9ec_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Custom Sail Panels installed...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8170/2...84f2c3b8_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Last but not least... My stepper, my DD, and the '60 Apache...
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! :flagw::flag:
https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8635/2...fa2bb7ce_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Oct 15 is drawing closer every minute...:lol:

Ta2Don 09-25-2016 07:58 PM

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

Originally Posted by NevEno (Post 7724049)
Looking good Don!!

Thanks Paul!!!

NevEno 09-25-2016 08:20 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
Even better all washed up!! See ya at Clem's!!

Bomp 09-25-2016 08:28 PM

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You are the master surgeon sir.

Palf70Step 09-25-2016 09:05 PM

Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
 
It looks like a truck again!:metal:

likaroc13 09-25-2016 10:40 PM

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Great progress Don! I know you're excited to be taking it to Clem's.


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