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SFTorange · 07-27-2011, 03:05 AM

We worked late tonight. Paint tomorrow!

kieth · 07-28-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Will those products work for those of us that prefer a rubber mat over carpet?

Personally speaking, I would prefer to hose out my truck if water wasn't so damaging to the metal in my cab.

Carpet is on my never use it list in my own trucks and since I brought it up, are there any suggestions for a vendor for a good high quality rubber floor mat for our trucks?

I found a full rubber mat that covers the firewall and the floor under the seat to the back of the cab, it is not a perfect match for stock but it let me have a rubber floor mat and install sound deadening and insulation. Kieth

66-PMD-GMC · 07-28-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kieth

I found a full rubber mat that covers the firewall and the floor under the seat to the back of the cab, it is not a perfect match for stock but it let me have a rubber floor mat and install sound deadening and insulation. Kieth

I don't care if it matches the stock mat. I just want a good, thick mat that fits the curves of the floor and covers the floor and rides up the firewall.
Where did you find yours Kieth? PM me if you think it is better.

SFTorange · 08-03-2011, 05:15 PM

The truck is painted and back at home. I figure i'll wait to post pics until I have it on the road and looking good

Should be ready this weekend!

pope · 08-03-2011, 07:05 PM

not even a sneak peek?!

198plus · 08-03-2011, 09:48 PM

That's wrong.........

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Originally Posted by SFTorange

The truck is painted and back at home. I figure i'll wait to post pics until I have it on the road and looking good

Should be ready this weekend!

jrblanke · 08-05-2011, 10:06 PM

I have really enjoyed reading through this thread and I am looking forward to seeing how everything looks put back together!

SFTorange · 08-07-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pope

not even a sneak peek?!

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Originally Posted by 198plus

That's wrong.........

I'm glad to see that you're interested. Sorry to be a tease!

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Originally Posted by jrblanke

I have really enjoyed reading through this thread and I am looking forward to seeing how everything looks put back together!

Thanks! I'm really glad to have a permanent record of the build. It's really neat to go back through and relive the process.

Pics coming today. I had a bit of a test drive snafu yesterday and ended up coming home on a tow truck, but I think I have the issue worked out. I figure those things are all part of the process.

Maxxd07 · 08-07-2011, 12:52 PM

This is a great looking project and not even too far from me!

Vega_67C10 · 08-07-2011, 03:15 PM

Very nice job! I got nothing else to say, just very nice.

SFTorange · 08-07-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxxd07

This is a great looking project and not even too far from me!

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

Very nice job! I got nothing else to say, just very nice.

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

SFTorange · 08-07-2011, 10:57 PM

Time for the big reveal. I'm still waiting on the tailgate, fuel filler cover, and seats to be finished up, but I've got it running good and have been doing some tentative drives around the neighborhood. It still needs to have the panel gaps adjusted one more time, and I need to spend a lot of time checking for loose bolts, etc.

To say the least, I'm on cloud nine.

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structures · 08-08-2011, 10:26 AM

Man that's awesome!

chevyrestoguy · 08-08-2011, 12:43 PM

You did such a nice job on that truck, Caleb. It's beautiful!

bigblok77 · 08-08-2011, 03:47 PM

Very nice, I myself work well when I see good progress as I see here.
great job!

SFTorange · 08-08-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by structures

Man that's awesome!

Thanks! I almost don't know what to do with myself since its so close to being completely finished.

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

You did such a nice job on that truck, Caleb. It's beautiful!

Thanks Alex. It handles really well on the road too. The front sway bar made a big difference.

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Originally Posted by bigblok77

Very nice, I myself work well when I see good progress as I see here.
great job!

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 08-09-2011, 01:09 AM

I agree! Very very nice job

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Man that's awesome!

Cameron 1137 · 08-09-2011, 09:19 AM

Truck looks great, especially the bed. That wood is beautiful!

LostMy65 · 08-09-2011, 10:19 AM

Beautiful!
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SFTorange · 08-10-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I agree! Very very nice job

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

Truck looks great, especially the bed. That wood is beautiful!

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Beautiful!
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Thanks everyone! I'm taking it up tonight to get some help on final sheet metal alignment and buffing. Things are going really well so far.

The only problems are that my factory reproduction tach reads about 400 rpm's too high across the board. I haven't been able to find any reason why. I've gotten mixed responses as to whether I should be able to get it work with the HEI unit. I hooked up my old tach and get the right readings....

I must've also gotten the wrong speedo gears, since it reads about 10 mph too high.

Other than that, I've been having a blast!

198plus · 08-10-2011, 09:54 PM

That really turned out nice !!!!!!!!

protrash64 · 08-10-2011, 10:13 PM

Popped in to check it out and got to see the killer finished product!! Looks great!! I think the hard part is ironing out all the little stuff.

SFTorange · 08-12-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

That really turned out nice !!!!!!!!

Thanks, it's been a lot of fun.

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Popped in to check it out and got to see the killer finished product!! Looks great!! I think the hard part is ironing out all the little stuff.

Thanks! I'll be chasing down little things for quite some time. There are some things i'd like to do a little differently here or there, but nothing major. I'm really looking forward to finishing up the interior.

Alan's Classic · 08-12-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm very impressed. Something to be proud of.

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jimmydean · 08-12-2011, 04:55 PM

Wow, congrats. A job well done.

So what gets built next?

07-27-2011, 03:05 AM	#201
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck We worked late tonight. Paint tomorrow! Attached Images

08-03-2011, 05:15 PM	#204
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck The truck is painted and back at home. I figure i'll wait to post pics until I have it on the road and looking good Should be ready this weekend!

08-03-2011, 07:05 PM	#205
pope Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Mt Posts: 130	Re: The Brown Truck not even a sneak peek?! __________________ Where the hell did my coffee cup go?!!

08-05-2011, 10:06 PM	#207
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: The Brown Truck I have really enjoyed reading through this thread and I am looking forward to seeing how everything looks put back together!

08-07-2011, 12:52 PM	#209
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: The Brown Truck This is a great looking project and not even too far from me! __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

08-07-2011, 03:15 PM	#210
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: The Brown Truck Very nice job! I got nothing else to say, just very nice. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

08-07-2011, 10:57 PM	#212
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: The Brown Truck Time for the big reveal. I'm still waiting on the tailgate, fuel filler cover, and seats to be finished up, but I've got it running good and have been doing some tentative drives around the neighborhood. It still needs to have the panel gaps adjusted one more time, and I need to spend a lot of time checking for loose bolts, etc. To say the least, I'm on cloud nine. Before.. After!

08-08-2011, 10:26 AM	#213
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: The Brown Truck Man that's awesome! __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

08-08-2011, 12:43 PM	#214
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: The Brown Truck You did such a nice job on that truck, Caleb. It's beautiful! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

08-08-2011, 03:47 PM	#215
bigblok77 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 70	Re: The Brown Truck Very nice, I myself work well when I see good progress as I see here. great job! __________________ Wes 1965 chevy c-10 short fleet,http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=474572 1999 dodge swb 3.9 DD 2002 chevy 2500 hd 6.0 4x4 (ol' ladys truck)

08-09-2011, 09:19 AM	#218
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: The Brown Truck Truck looks great, especially the bed. That wood is beautiful! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

08-09-2011, 10:19 AM	#219
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: The Brown Truck Beautiful! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-10-2011, 09:54 PM	#221
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: The Brown Truck That really turned out nice !!!!!!!! __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

08-10-2011, 10:13 PM	#222
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: The Brown Truck Popped in to check it out and got to see the killer finished product!! Looks great!! I think the hard part is ironing out all the little stuff. __________________ 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

08-12-2011, 03:27 PM	#224
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: The Brown Truck I'm very impressed. Something to be proud of. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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08-12-2011, 04:55 PM	#225
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: The Brown Truck Wow, congrats. A job well done. So what gets built next? __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

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