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jason65 · 11-17-2009, 05:16 PM

Lookin good Allen.

816allen · 11-18-2009, 04:48 AM

Thanks guys!!!

*LILRED66* · 11-21-2009, 03:58 AM

Brian:

Your rig is looking nice. Did you get the rear bumper painted and installed? How about some pictures with the new chrome dog dish caps? Hopefully, they cleaned up nice with some chrome polish and steel wool.

Nice work!

816allen · 11-21-2009, 04:22 AM

Have not got around to do anything yet work work work but i just got off and now starting to clean up the centers in the morning maybe tonight ill install the bumper and ill post up some new pics man i love those center caps!!! Thanks again on those!

Still tryin to figure out how to install this rear bumper and where the brackets go, I cant find anything on the search so ill just play with it untill i get it...

*LILRED66* · 11-21-2009, 04:43 AM

Here is an illustration of the rear bumper brackets. Hang everthing loose and then tighten, once you have all the nuts, bolts and washers on. You need item number 8, Fleetside Rear Bumper brackets. Come by the shop on Sunday and I can help you and also give you some new Grade 8 nuts and bolts, to attach the bumper brackets to the frame. I forgot to give you those last week, since I didn't have the brackets.

816allen · 11-21-2009, 03:02 PM

Cool thanks man, When I got the new brackets it came with 4 bolts nuts washers and lock washers...

816allen · 11-27-2009, 12:46 AM

OK here are the pics I put the bumper on painted it remounted the plate remounted the drag plate and got some 65 style caps

And my lil girl on her girly Lowrider bike...

Sorry about the pics new phone takes crap pics and truck is real dirty right now with all the rain we had...

protrash64 · 11-27-2009, 03:13 PM

Cool progress 816allen

.....really makes me want a DD to roll.

816allen · 11-27-2009, 04:29 PM

Ya i sold my caddy so its my daily and if i get anything else its gonna be older....I love this truck I just wish i had a welder she needs rockers and some floor work...

valero · 11-27-2009, 09:41 PM

trucks lookin good man! im new to the resto game as well so i was wonderin how you were plannin on doin the frame and cab floor fix and paint?

after a pricey waste of time (and some lessons learned) with and earl scheib'd 66 c10 rust bucket...i picked up a running 63 long fleet for $750, with solid cab floors, no rot on the frame, and 62k original miles on th L6 (score!)...its gonna be my daily driver as well so i was thinking of prepin and sealing the whole inner cab and frame with KBS rust preventative coatings...seems like good decently priced stuff and apparently it's good enough to hold up in the most wonderful and absolutely non frustrating, chicago winter weather

...

anyway, throw up some pics of the cab and frame when you get to em man...be cool to see how you go about tacklin it

816allen · 11-28-2009, 01:35 AM

Well with no welder right now im thinking about cutting out the rust and rivet sheet metal in there just to be solid safe and closed up plus whos gonna see it lol i dont want no show truck! I just want a clean cool daily so i think ill go that way for now then later weld it in the right way...
When its time for paint im goin with some Metalic Satin paint with a ed roth flake job on the roof,door panels and dash....

Nailz · 11-28-2009, 02:30 AM

Bumper and caps lookin good! What color you thinking on the metallic satin? Ive been thinking of that as well....possibly Hot Rod Flatz rally green metallic with pearl white top. Gotta save up some $$

KcLevi · 11-28-2009, 08:29 PM

Looking good man I liked the caps but yet to see bumper in person. Im motivated on mine again. So hopefully not long and we can cruise together in this nice cold weather coming up.

816allen · 11-29-2009, 04:13 AM

Heck ya man sounds cool cant wait to cruise out to a show!
As far as that paint im still up in the air with it I love that White truck on here with the rootbeer top and dash wow that looks so good to me and white hides alot so i wouldnt be surprice if i go that route cant be a copy cat so it will be diff for sure just dont know yet........
I also love your orange and white theme that looks real good !!!

*LILRED66* · 11-29-2009, 06:20 AM

The caps, rings and rear sport bumper look great. What a difference all you work has made, since your firts post.

816allen · 11-29-2009, 06:30 AM

Thanks man! I know look at it and its just gonna get better from here on out too....

*LILRED66* · 11-29-2009, 06:31 AM

Don't forget to change you avatar photo, as you get it stylin.

816allen · 11-29-2009, 04:23 PM

Ya im gonna take my good cam down by Classic Trucks in that field and take a cool pic hopefully a train will be passing by......

kev63rod · 11-29-2009, 05:15 PM

just wonderin if you know how many spray cans that took to paint? im thinkin of doing that to mine for now. looks cool.

816allen · 11-29-2009, 05:30 PM

Thanks man I just wanted it to hide the rust a lil and get it one color so i only put one coat of paint because im still working on it...
I used the good stuff Duplacolor from wallymart i say i used .......20 cans of satin black and thats in the bed and under the hood and door jams then two cans of flat white primer and just did a fender here a bed side there dont burn your self out.
one can will cover so much up ,if you use the good stuff.
Just buy six at a time ,thats how much comes in a box and thats about 20 bucks or less, a roll of blue tape and what ever paper i could find around the house......
Im gonna go with a light color when my truck is all solid but that satin black hides that rust good!
I tried a cheap can of flat black it took a whole can for one spot on the fender and it looked like primer gray so just get the good stuff...
I hope this helped you out... 12 to 15 cans for the out side should do it...

Post pics when you start i wanna see

kev63rod · 11-30-2009, 12:16 AM

thanks for the info. will have to post some pics sometime but unfortunally my truck is in indiana and im in nowheres south dakota

my christmas gift to me is going home to trailer it here if all goes as planned.

816allen · 02-17-2010, 02:47 AM

Just some new pics of today of my daily driver 65 it sits a lil lower...pics kinda suck looks way better in person imo

*LILRED66* · 02-17-2010, 09:31 AM

Hey Brian, what happened to your caps and rings? The lowering looks good. Inch by inch, life is a cinch!

816allen · 02-17-2010, 10:35 AM

still got them but all the snow and salt i decide to take them off for now...i hate salt

KcLevi · 02-17-2010, 10:36 AM

Yep does look Kooler in person!! Thumbs up!!!

11-17-2009, 05:16 PM	#51
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Lookin good Allen.

11-18-2009, 04:48 AM	#52
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Thanks guys!!! __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-21-2009, 03:58 AM	#53
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Brian: Your rig is looking nice. Did you get the rear bumper painted and installed? How about some pictures with the new chrome dog dish caps? Hopefully, they cleaned up nice with some chrome polish and steel wool. Nice work!

11-21-2009, 04:22 AM	#54
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Have not got around to do anything yet work work work but i just got off and now starting to clean up the centers in the morning maybe tonight ill install the bumper and ill post up some new pics man i love those center caps!!! Thanks again on those! Still tryin to figure out how to install this rear bumper and where the brackets go, I cant find anything on the search so ill just play with it untill i get it... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-21-2009, 04:43 AM	#55
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Here is an illustration of the rear bumper brackets. Hang everthing loose and then tighten, once you have all the nuts, bolts and washers on. You need item number 8, Fleetside Rear Bumper brackets. Come by the shop on Sunday and I can help you and also give you some new Grade 8 nuts and bolts, to attach the bumper brackets to the frame. I forgot to give you those last week, since I didn't have the brackets. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 11-21-2009 at 04:45 AM.

11-21-2009, 03:02 PM	#56
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Cool thanks man, When I got the new brackets it came with 4 bolts nuts washers and lock washers... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-27-2009, 12:46 AM	#57
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside OK here are the pics I put the bumper on painted it remounted the plate remounted the drag plate and got some 65 style caps And my lil girl on her girly Lowrider bike... Sorry about the pics new phone takes crap pics and truck is real dirty right now with all the rain we had... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php Last edited by 816allen; 11-27-2009 at 12:47 AM.

11-27-2009, 03:13 PM	#58
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Cool progress 816allen.....really makes me want a DD to roll. __________________ 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

11-27-2009, 04:29 PM	#59
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Ya i sold my caddy so its my daily and if i get anything else its gonna be older....I love this truck I just wish i had a welder she needs rockers and some floor work... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-27-2009, 09:41 PM	#60
valero Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chicago, il. Posts: 217	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside trucks lookin good man! im new to the resto game as well so i was wonderin how you were plannin on doin the frame and cab floor fix and paint? after a pricey waste of time (and some lessons learned) with and earl scheib'd 66 c10 rust bucket...i picked up a running 63 long fleet for $750, with solid cab floors, no rot on the frame, and 62k original miles on th L6 (score!)...its gonna be my daily driver as well so i was thinking of prepin and sealing the whole inner cab and frame with KBS rust preventative coatings...seems like good decently priced stuff and apparently it's good enough to hold up in the most wonderful and absolutely non frustrating, chicago winter weather... anyway, throw up some pics of the cab and frame when you get to em man...be cool to see how you go about tacklin it Last edited by valero; 11-27-2009 at 09:42 PM.

11-28-2009, 01:35 AM	#61
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Well with no welder right now im thinking about cutting out the rust and rivet sheet metal in there just to be solid safe and closed up plus whos gonna see it lol i dont want no show truck! I just want a clean cool daily so i think ill go that way for now then later weld it in the right way... When its time for paint im goin with some Metalic Satin paint with a ed roth flake job on the roof,door panels and dash.... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-28-2009, 02:30 AM	#62
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Bumper and caps lookin good! What color you thinking on the metallic satin? Ive been thinking of that as well....possibly Hot Rod Flatz rally green metallic with pearl white top. Gotta save up some $$

11-28-2009, 08:29 PM	#63
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Looking good man I liked the caps but yet to see bumper in person. Im motivated on mine again. So hopefully not long and we can cruise together in this nice cold weather coming up. __________________ 1970 C-10. Black on outside Blue on the inside. Will be at least a 4-6 drop ASAP.

11-29-2009, 04:13 AM	#64
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Heck ya man sounds cool cant wait to cruise out to a show! As far as that paint im still up in the air with it I love that White truck on here with the rootbeer top and dash wow that looks so good to me and white hides alot so i wouldnt be surprice if i go that route cant be a copy cat so it will be diff for sure just dont know yet........ I also love your orange and white theme that looks real good !!! __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php Last edited by 816allen; 11-29-2009 at 04:14 AM.

11-29-2009, 06:20 AM	#65
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside The caps, rings and rear sport bumper look great. What a difference all you work has made, since your firts post.



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11-29-2009, 06:30 AM	#66
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Thanks man! I know look at it and its just gonna get better from here on out too.... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-29-2009, 06:31 AM	#67
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Don't forget to change you avatar photo, as you get it stylin.

11-29-2009, 04:23 PM	#68
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Ya im gonna take my good cam down by Classic Trucks in that field and take a cool pic hopefully a train will be passing by...... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php Last edited by 816allen; 11-29-2009 at 04:24 PM.

11-29-2009, 05:15 PM	#69
kev63rod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mission SD Posts: 63	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside just wonderin if you know how many spray cans that took to paint? im thinkin of doing that to mine for now. looks cool.

11-29-2009, 05:30 PM	#70
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Thanks man I just wanted it to hide the rust a lil and get it one color so i only put one coat of paint because im still working on it... I used the good stuff Duplacolor from wallymart i say i used .......20 cans of satin black and thats in the bed and under the hood and door jams then two cans of flat white primer and just did a fender here a bed side there dont burn your self out. one can will cover so much up ,if you use the good stuff. Just buy six at a time ,thats how much comes in a box and thats about 20 bucks or less, a roll of blue tape and what ever paper i could find around the house...... Im gonna go with a light color when my truck is all solid but that satin black hides that rust good! I tried a cheap can of flat black it took a whole can for one spot on the fender and it looked like primer gray so just get the good stuff... I hope this helped you out... 12 to 15 cans for the out side should do it... Post pics when you start i wanna see __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-30-2009, 12:16 AM	#71
kev63rod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mission SD Posts: 63	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside thanks for the info. will have to post some pics sometime but unfortunally my truck is in indiana and im in nowheres south dakota my christmas gift to me is going home to trailer it here if all goes as planned.

02-17-2010, 02:47 AM	#72
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Just some new pics of today of my daily driver 65 it sits a lil lower...pics kinda suck looks way better in person imo __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

02-17-2010, 09:31 AM	#73
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Hey Brian, what happened to your caps and rings? The lowering looks good. Inch by inch, life is a cinch!

02-17-2010, 10:35 AM	#74
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside still got them but all the snow and salt i decide to take them off for now...i hate salt __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

02-17-2010, 10:36 AM	#75
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: Newbe here first classic Proud owner of a 65 Fleetside Yep does look Kooler in person!! Thumbs up!!! __________________ 1970 C-10. Black on outside Blue on the inside. Will be at least a 4-6 drop ASAP.

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