Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

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Fast,,,,Fast,,,,,,,,Down right BLAZIN FAST. Watching the build and getting motivated.
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[Ta2Don]

Thanks for the comments, very encouraging... enlisting some help from a friend soon to help with some bodywork. He's re-shooting his 70 Nova this weekend, I'll be installing 2" Lowering blocks in the rear and grabbing A/C parts from a '97 donor truck.

[Ta2Don]

Thanks Coulter, getting the motor buttoned up, got the oil pump installed and the oil pan painted and bolted on... had original manifold bolts, so when I tried to bolt up Edelbrock performer intake, couldn't get torque wrench on right side center bolts due to clearance issues, off to O'Riely's in the morning to get correct bolts.

[Ta2Don]

Installed the rear lowering blocks, here's the blocks installed and a pic of the stance before mocking up with bed and front sheet metal. Gotta get on the body work...

[Ta2Don]

Been focusing on some of the small stuff recently, got my adjustable track bar in, painted it and installed... ordered my peep mirrors... waiting on an exhaust manifold... still need to start some body work... been thinking about and researching wiring harness...
will post pics soon...

[chad64chevy]

looking good, keep it up! that motor is going to really stand out with that blue firewall!!

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Can't wait for the pics.
Trying to devote an hour a day to getting out to the shop.

[Ta2Don]

Got the Ram Horns blasted and painted today...

[Ta2Don]

Bolted on the ram horns and mocked up the carb and thermostat housing...

[Ta2Don]

Started painting the old beat-up aluminum wheels...

[Ta2Don]

Didn't get alot done,worked on cleaning and painting sway bar for frontend and adjusting the brake lines to work with the dropped spindles... Here's a pic of Kate hanging out while I play around with the '65

[Ta2Don]

Got the front sway bar installed... little by little...

[Ta2Don]

This is as High-Tech as I plan on getting with this project...

The 65 Plate that came with the truck the day it arrived...

[Ta2Don]

Pulled the Vent Windows and Window glass, ordered new seals and rivets. Getting ready to tackle Vent window rebuilds. Alan's write-up in the FAQ section is awesome. Thanks to all who document their experiences, gives me the motivation to venture into areas into which I have no prior experience.

[Ta2Don]

Received my Booster bracket from Captainfab, Thank You Sir! Mounted it, Painted the booster and prop valve bracket, extended the booster pushrod (using the original pushrod as the donor) then mounted the booster and master cylinder. Time to plumb the brake lines...

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That is Clean. I like it.

[McMurphy]

I just did all my brake lines too.
I bought a tube bender tool, but really all I needed was the little disk with the different sized grooves for the tubing and my vice.
All in all it was like a puzzle and actually kind of relaxing !!

Have fun with yours, your build is coming along very nicely !!

[CRGRS 66]

looks really good, I really like that blue btw

[Ta2Don]

Thanks Guys... Staying motivated by cruising the threads out here.

[Ta2Don]

Thanks Rick (Icewater Carter) for the clutch pedal. Thank You TR65 for the awesome write up on adding a Clutch Master Cylinder to our trucks.
Thank You Leadfoot Lambert for Posting pics of your NV3500 installed.
Like many of us, when looking for a way to squeeze out a few more mpg my plan is to run a NV3500 5 Speed. The 3:73 gears in the back will not have to work so hard with the extra gears.

[Ta2Don]

Cleaned and painted the Clutch Pedal from Rick... pulled the brake pedal and E Brake Handle, Cleaned and painted those as well, all with the help of Alex, my 4 yr old Grandson... Starting him out right.

[markeb01]

Coming along nicely. I sure like the looks of that engine!

[Ta2Don]

Thanks Mark!

[CRGRS 66]

You have made GREAT progress in a short period of time, I enjoy and appreciate all of the updates, helps me a lot!

[Ta2Don]

Thanks Craigerr... I sure enjoy the encouragement. Your truck is sweet, hope to have mine roadworthy in the spring...