#3 The Sickness Continues - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bubba327 · 04-16-2011, 05:44 PM

I hear ya . I was in Yuma AZ two weeks ago and It was over 100* when I left town..
It was snowing the next night when I pulled in to Ely Nevada

AZ66GMC · 04-17-2011, 02:31 PM

The ride's looking good

I bet it was a fun trip to HD

Tony
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protrash64 · 04-18-2011, 12:17 AM

It was fun!!! Made three trips this weekend and it was great to drive the '66. It's funny loading up stuff next to the sea of Duramax and Superduty trucks.

protrash64 · 07-31-2011, 03:29 PM

I haven't been on here lately 'cuz I've been working out of town and doing yard projects.....the '66 has hauled a bunch of stuff but the speedo hasn't worked so I decided to fix it.

Picked up a cluster from hickuppickup(Rob) and tore mine out. I found it was working; just that the needle was in 3 pieces inside the housing. I ended up swapping just the odometer and speedo portion to my cluster as I liked my temp gauge better; it has 2 curved blue lines as opposed to 1 blue straight line. I also know all the stuff works, too. Painted up the pointers and am now painting the bezel silver. My bezel is really warped!!

....how does that happen??

Anyway, here are a few pics...next is the heater control.

**lolife99** · 07-31-2011, 08:06 PM

Glad to see an update!
I like this truck build.

daverod · 07-31-2011, 09:12 PM

I was begining to think you died and dried up.

Good to see you working on the truck.

protrash64 · 07-31-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Glad to see an update!
I like this truck build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

I was begining to think you died and dried up.

Good to see you working on the truck.

Thanx guys.....I pop in and look over stuff once and awhile but I decided to use the summer for doing other stuff and my work has eaten up too much of my time and energy.

This truck has been very reliable and a lot of fun to drive around. I'm waiting for fall and some temps to moderate so I can work on more truck projects.

Dinos63 · 08-01-2011, 12:53 AM

nice work kat, glad your back

SBTork · 08-01-2011, 06:30 PM

very cool truck, I like your style

chad64chevy · 09-05-2011, 01:17 PM

protrash remember to post pictures too! i was wondering how do add windshield washers to my truck, just havent done any searching either, just a lot of thinking,lol!!

C@rnut001 · 01-02-2012, 06:45 AM

Wanted to say that you have a great daily driver here! Keep driving and improving it over time. I also think it is great that you got a new air compressor. Hope your new year goes well!
Keep up the daily "classic" truckin'!!!

TimE · 01-08-2012, 02:47 AM

Keep it up Jeff. Truck looks nice.
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protrash64 · 01-08-2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Keep it up Jeff. Truck looks nice.
Posted via Mobile Device

Nice to hear from ya Tim!!!! You got off in the rough when you put the Duster in the avitar.

dracko · 01-16-2012, 10:59 AM

Nice work! How are those 4" drop springs working with heavy loads?

I am thinkin about dropping my '64 with those in the rear, but still haul my bike and stuff around town, don't want it bottoming out.

Thanks.

protrash64 · 01-16-2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dracko

Nice work! How are those 4" drop springs working with heavy loads?

I am thinkin about dropping my '64 with those in the rear, but still haul my bike and stuff around town, don't want it bottoming out.

Thanks.

Hey dracko.....these were 4''HD springs from CPP. I bought them for my 'burb originally. I think they left the 'HD' out

. They ride nicely but with a load Im sitting on the bump stops. I have carried lumber, retaining wall block, the compressor, and other assorted construction stuff. I'm not sure if they would tighten up if they could travel farther without hitting the bump stops, if that makes sense.

I think I would seriously consider putting in bags with a compressor, or dont go this low.

dracko · 01-16-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Hey dracko.....these were 4''HD springs from CPP. I bought them for my 'burb originally. I think they left the 'HD' out. They ride nicely but with a load Im sitting on the bump stops. I have carried lumber, retaining wall block, the compressor, and other assorted construction stuff. I'm not sure if they would tighten up if they could travel farther without hitting the bump stops, if that makes sense.

I think I would seriously consider putting in bags with a compressor, or dont go this low.

Okay thanks alot for the info man. I also thought they might hold up better since they're HD, but obviously that isn't the case....at least the ride is smoother I guess!

I'll have to look into 2" drop springs in the rear with 2" drop spindles up front then.

04-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#1
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I hear ya . I was in Yuma AZ two weeks ago and It was over 100* when I left town.. It was snowing the next night when I pulled in to Ely Nevada __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

04-17-2011, 02:31 PM	#2
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues The ride's looking good I bet it was a fun trip to HD Tony Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

07-31-2011, 03:29 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I haven't been on here lately 'cuz I've been working out of town and doing yard projects.....the '66 has hauled a bunch of stuff but the speedo hasn't worked so I decided to fix it. Picked up a cluster from hickuppickup(Rob) and tore mine out. I found it was working; just that the needle was in 3 pieces inside the housing. I ended up swapping just the odometer and speedo portion to my cluster as I liked my temp gauge better; it has 2 curved blue lines as opposed to 1 blue straight line. I also know all the stuff works, too. Painted up the pointers and am now painting the bezel silver. My bezel is really warped!!....how does that happen?? Anyway, here are a few pics...next is the heater control. 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

07-31-2011, 08:06 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Glad to see an update! I like this truck build. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-31-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I was begining to think you died and dried up. Good to see you working on the truck. __________________ 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"

04-18-2011, 12:17 AM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues It was fun!!! Made three trips this weekend and it was great to drive the '66. It's funny loading up stuff next to the sea of Duramax and Superduty trucks. __________________ 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

08-01-2011, 12:53 AM	#8
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues nice work kat, glad your back __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-01-2011, 06:30 PM	#9
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues very cool truck, I like your style __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

09-05-2011, 01:17 PM	#10
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues protrash remember to post pictures too! i was wondering how do add windshield washers to my truck, just havent done any searching either, just a lot of thinking,lol!!

01-02-2012, 06:45 AM	#11
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Wanted to say that you have a great daily driver here! Keep driving and improving it over time. I also think it is great that you got a new air compressor. Hope your new year goes well! Keep up the daily "classic" truckin'!!! __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618 Last edited by C@rnut001; 01-02-2012 at 06:47 AM. Reason: mistake...

01-08-2012, 02:47 AM	#12
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Keep it up Jeff. Truck looks nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-16-2012, 10:59 AM	#14
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Nice work! How are those 4" drop springs working with heavy loads? I am thinkin about dropping my '64 with those in the rear, but still haul my bike and stuff around town, don't want it bottoming out. Thanks.

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