#3 The Sickness Continues - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jason65 · 11-06-2010, 10:59 PM

Congrats dude. It looks like a good truck.

protrash64 · 11-06-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Lookin good Jeff!
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Originally Posted by daverod

Come on tomorrow.

Thanx guys.......yeah, come on!!!!

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Originally Posted by jason65

Congrats dude. It looks like a good truck.

Thanx Jason, where you been, man????????

jason65 · 11-06-2010, 11:16 PM

Trying to keep up with my costomers cars and the cars at work. 2 trucks, a burb and a blazer. You have got to be one busy guy.

daverod · 11-07-2010, 12:03 PM

Done yet? Whats the drop on the spindles? I was thinking about puttting some on my 64 but I think my headers will drag. Guess I'll have to get some shorty headers. Should heave got them in the first place.

protrash64 · 11-07-2010, 09:15 PM

Here it is at its new height!!!!

Like it alot!! Dave, the spindles are 2.5''. First up are the brakes and then went to battle with the rear. One bolt came out like it was brand new and three fought and lost

.......

The bottom spring bolts got ground down and pounded up thru the trailing arm. The tops came out by using the air chisel and folding the retaining plates and then sawing off the bolt with a sawzall. I had an extra set, so I didnt care about preserving them. Visit the pic of the aftermath

. Included a pic of the 4''HD springs I had for comparison.

protrash64 · 11-07-2010, 09:22 PM

Didn't get the panhard in as I was getting tired, but wanted to drop it down and see what it looked like. Here it is. Started mocking up the ms/cyl and went out and got new brake lines. The people at Autozone didnt know what they were

......I took them in back and showed them and then picked up flare fittings and so forth.

I was going to cut a gasket out of a sheet of material I had and found three T-stat gaskets. Check it out; they're perfect for brake cylinders!? Lucky I guess. Bolted in the ms/cyl so I can start working some lines in at some point.

Later........

Dinos63 · 11-07-2010, 11:19 PM

duude nice work kat!!!

daverod · 11-07-2010, 11:29 PM

Looks like a good day.

66-PMD-GMC · 11-08-2010, 11:13 AM

I would love to stop by and check out your builds in person some day....
BTW, the only qualification Auto-Zone has for employees is that they have half a brain and the propensity to argue with every customer.
Example; telling me the 400 small block valve cover gaskets are the same as my 400 Pontiac.... IDIOTS!

daverod · 11-08-2010, 03:45 PM

How about some shots of your headers / exhaust system?

protrash64 · 11-08-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

How about some shots of your headers / exhaust system?

Dave, this thing is rollin' ramhorns with about 2'' pipe. It's only a 283. The pipe is tucked up hard so clearance isnt an issue at this hite.

scum1 · 11-09-2010, 09:30 PM

hell ya man looks awesome

protrash64 · 11-14-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by scum1

hell ya man looks awesome

Thanx dude!!!

Just worked on the brake lines and started bleeding out the system. The front was easy and the rear is giving me grief. Pumping the brakes and using a vac to get it through.

.....also found my coils not seated correctly so I wrestled those around and got another 3/4'' drop

..

66-PMD-GMC · 11-14-2010, 02:26 PM

Bleeding the brakes using a jar of brake fluid and a line from the bleeder works nice.
I have used this method for decades with fantastic results.

protrash64 · 11-14-2010, 10:17 PM

OK, the brakes are still F'n with me, but the fluid is through and its just a matter of getting the rear done. Worked on some other stuff today....

Drivers window regulator was shot so I replaced it. I guess the PO lubed the regulators with every bearing service!!

They were covered in grease!!! I actually used engine degreaser and rags to clean up the inside of the door. Took apart my windows and lubed everything and got it back together. Also threw some insulation in the door panels before reinstalling.

Took a shot of the door without the vent; damn, one piece windows would look good on these doors!!

daverod · 11-14-2010, 11:55 PM

Do they make 1 piece windows? Think I'll stick some insulation in my doors.

daverod · 11-14-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Thanx dude!!!

Just worked on the brake lines and started bleeding out the system. The front was easy and the rear is giving me grief. Pumping the brakes and using a vac to get it through.

.....also found my coils not seated correctly so I wrestled those around and got another 3/4'' drop

..

Almost an 1" for free.

**Captainfab** · 11-15-2010, 02:27 AM

Coming along nicely Jeff.

Yep, one piece windows are on the list for my Burb........

protrash64 · 11-15-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Do they make 1 piece windows? Think I'll stick some insulation in my doors.

I think there is a one piec kit, but I have read some negative things about it; not sure how it works at all. I just know those doors look clean without the vent windows.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Coming along nicely Jeff.

Yep, one piece windows are on the list for my Burb........

Thanx Cap'n. I took that picture because I stopped to grab a drink and looked at the door.....they look awesome. I imagine you should be able to sort out the one piece window kit.

Picked up some speed bleeders tonite. I'll put them in tomorrow and see if I can get the rear done. It's hard to bleed stuff by yourself

.....

protrash64 · 12-04-2010, 12:48 AM

Been very busy working many hours and then had people come in for T-giving. Therefore I haven't posted an update in awhile.

I decided to look into the rear brakes and they were a mess. They were due for a rebuild so I decided to get it all done. Didnt take a bunch of pics as we've all been there. First pic the old set-up; adjusters all the way out and the shoes cracked in the center at the rivets. Drums were grooved and wheel cylinders were shot. One was frozen, the other beginning to leak. Got all my parts at local auto stores. Wheel cylinders, shoes, hardware and new drums. Used the FAQ thread to stare at some pics of a drum rebuild as it's been awhile. Goes together easily after you start doing it. Have a pic of the completed brakes and one of the new tires mounted on the 6-lug rally wheels. Went with 235/70/15's for the old school kinda look.

I'm also adding relays to the headlites and repainting the grill and bumper as I hated the black. They are silver now....more pics soon.

protrash64 · 12-25-2010, 02:47 PM

I've worked on this one quite a bit and haven't updated in awhile. Just drove it around today for the first time and it was nice.

Let's see: Relayed the headlites, repainted the grill and bumper, bolted on the Rally's with 235/70/15's, new hoses, filters, cut out about 20' of unused wiring, new brakes, installed volt and tach, rewired a bunch of stupid crap, tool box in but not mounted.......you all know how it goes!!!

Anyway, had a fuel pump on the list yesterday and decided not to get it and sure as sh!t it leaks!!

Easy one to fix.

Here are some pics for today..........Merry X-mas

**lolife99** · 12-25-2010, 03:04 PM

Everything you have done,... has made it 100% better.
Perfect.

protrash64 · 12-25-2010, 03:09 PM

Thanks lolife!!!! More projects to come!!!!

daverod · 12-25-2010, 06:48 PM

Man that thing is straight.

Looking good. Put some miles on that thing. I was wishing I had your air chisel today. Ever get the pan bar on?

protrash64 · 12-25-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Man that thing is straight.

Looking good. Put some miles on that thing. I was wishing I had your air chisel today. Ever get the pan bar on?

Ola Amigo!!

........I wish it looked as good as it does in the pics!!

I have not put the panhard on and I'm wondering if I even need to do it??? No clearance issues and it rides great.

My air chisel is a cheapo, but it comes in handy when its needed.

11-06-2010, 10:59 PM	#51
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Congrats dude. It looks like a good truck.

11-06-2010, 11:16 PM	#53
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Trying to keep up with my costomers cars and the cars at work. 2 trucks, a burb and a blazer. You have got to be one busy guy. Last edited by jason65; 01-03-2011 at 01:54 PM.

11-07-2010, 12:03 PM	#54
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Done yet? Whats the drop on the spindles? I was thinking about puttting some on my 64 but I think my headers will drag. Guess I'll have to get some shorty headers. Should heave got them in the first place. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 11-07-2010 at 12:05 PM.

11-07-2010, 09:15 PM	#55
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Here it is at its new height!!!! Like it alot!! Dave, the spindles are 2.5''. First up are the brakes and then went to battle with the rear. One bolt came out like it was brand new and three fought and lost....... The bottom spring bolts got ground down and pounded up thru the trailing arm. The tops came out by using the air chisel and folding the retaining plates and then sawing off the bolt with a sawzall. I had an extra set, so I didnt care about preserving them. Visit the pic of the aftermath . Included a pic of the 4''HD springs I had for comparison. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-07-2010, 09:22 PM	#56
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Didn't get the panhard in as I was getting tired, but wanted to drop it down and see what it looked like. Here it is. Started mocking up the ms/cyl and went out and got new brake lines. The people at Autozone didnt know what they were......I took them in back and showed them and then picked up flare fittings and so forth. I was going to cut a gasket out of a sheet of material I had and found three T-stat gaskets. Check it out; they're perfect for brake cylinders!? Lucky I guess. Bolted in the ms/cyl so I can start working some lines in at some point. Later........ Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-07-2010, 11:19 PM	#57
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues duude nice work kat!!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

11-07-2010, 11:29 PM	#58
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Looks like a good day. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

11-08-2010, 11:13 AM	#59
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I would love to stop by and check out your builds in person some day.... BTW, the only qualification Auto-Zone has for employees is that they have half a brain and the propensity to argue with every customer. Example; telling me the 400 small block valve cover gaskets are the same as my 400 Pontiac.... IDIOTS! __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

11-08-2010, 03:45 PM	#60
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues How about some shots of your headers / exhaust system? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

11-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#62
scum1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas Posts: 299	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues hell ya man looks awesome

11-14-2010, 02:26 PM	#64
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Bleeding the brakes using a jar of brake fluid and a line from the bleeder works nice. I have used this method for decades with fantastic results. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac Last edited by 66-PMD-GMC; 11-14-2010 at 02:26 PM.

11-14-2010, 10:17 PM	#65
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues OK, the brakes are still F'n with me, but the fluid is through and its just a matter of getting the rear done. Worked on some other stuff today.... Drivers window regulator was shot so I replaced it. I guess the PO lubed the regulators with every bearing service!! They were covered in grease!!! I actually used engine degreaser and rags to clean up the inside of the door. Took apart my windows and lubed everything and got it back together. Also threw some insulation in the door panels before reinstalling. Took a shot of the door without the vent; damn, one piece windows would look good on these doors!! Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-14-2010, 11:55 PM	#66
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Do they make 1 piece windows? Think I'll stick some insulation in my doors. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

11-15-2010, 02:27 AM	#68
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Coming along nicely Jeff. Yep, one piece windows are on the list for my Burb........ __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 11-15-2010 at 02:27 AM.

12-04-2010, 12:48 AM	#70
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Been very busy working many hours and then had people come in for T-giving. Therefore I haven't posted an update in awhile. I decided to look into the rear brakes and they were a mess. They were due for a rebuild so I decided to get it all done. Didnt take a bunch of pics as we've all been there. First pic the old set-up; adjusters all the way out and the shoes cracked in the center at the rivets. Drums were grooved and wheel cylinders were shot. One was frozen, the other beginning to leak. Got all my parts at local auto stores. Wheel cylinders, shoes, hardware and new drums. Used the FAQ thread to stare at some pics of a drum rebuild as it's been awhile. Goes together easily after you start doing it. Have a pic of the completed brakes and one of the new tires mounted on the 6-lug rally wheels. Went with 235/70/15's for the old school kinda look. I'm also adding relays to the headlites and repainting the grill and bumper as I hated the black. They are silver now....more pics soon. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device



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12-25-2010, 02:47 PM	#71
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I've worked on this one quite a bit and haven't updated in awhile. Just drove it around today for the first time and it was nice. Let's see: Relayed the headlites, repainted the grill and bumper, bolted on the Rally's with 235/70/15's, new hoses, filters, cut out about 20' of unused wiring, new brakes, installed volt and tach, rewired a bunch of stupid crap, tool box in but not mounted.......you all know how it goes!!! Anyway, had a fuel pump on the list yesterday and decided not to get it and sure as sh!t it leaks!! Easy one to fix. Here are some pics for today..........Merry X-mas Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-25-2010, 03:04 PM	#72
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Everything you have done,... has made it 100% better. Perfect. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-25-2010, 03:09 PM	#73
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Thanks lolife!!!! More projects to come!!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-25-2010, 06:48 PM	#74
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Man that thing is straight. Looking good. Put some miles on that thing. I was wishing I had your air chisel today. Ever get the pan bar on? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 12-25-2010 at 06:51 PM.

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