What did you do to your truck today part II. - Page 34 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

schpeen · 07-14-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronw435

Well finally have a painted rolling chassis. Set it out in the Texas sun today. Who needs an oven when you have Texas..........lol.

sweeet

**pimpston65** · 07-14-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronw435

Well finally have a painted rolling chassis. Set it out in the Texas sun today. Who needs an oven when you have Texas..........lol.

its a shame we cover those awesomely painted frames with the body, but at least we know they are a thing of beauty!!!

BADAZ chevy guy · 07-14-2014, 06:36 PM

You do have an oven... a Texas sized oven. lol

Ronw435 · 07-15-2014, 07:48 AM

Yes that is true, I love Texas but the summers can be a bit tough. The truck is going to be my daily driver, well sort of, I have recently retired so it will not be driven daily, but will be my driver when ever I need to go somewhere. I checked the surface temp today after being in the sun for about 45 minutes. My gun said 132 degrees!! And it was only 100 degrees today outside.

1963c-10 · 07-15-2014, 09:23 AM

Nice job on the frame....came out great!!

Ronw435 · 07-15-2014, 10:40 AM

Thanks 1963c-10. Lots more to do. Taking it day by day. If the heat would go away I could make more progress....lol. I turn into a puddle in the heat. Hardest thing in painting frame was keeping from dripping sweat on the new paint......lol.

1963c-10 · 07-17-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronw435

Thanks 1963c-10. Lots more to do. Taking it day by day. If the heat would go away I could make more progress....lol. I turn into a puddle in the heat. Hardest thing in painting frame was keeping from dripping sweat on the new paint......lol.

I hear you there. Was in the same boat over the 4th of July holiday. Milestone tonight as we get the engine and trans set in.

LVPhotos · 07-17-2014, 04:48 PM

PorterBuilt front x member back from powdercoat. Candy Blue Metallic.

1963c-10 · 07-17-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

PorterBuilt front x member back from powdercoat. Candy Blue Metallic.

Nice.....will be a great addition to your truck.

**pimpston65** · 07-17-2014, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

PorterBuilt front x member back from powdercoat. Candy Blue Metallic.

"Shhwing" i likie the candy!!!

rickywideglide · 07-17-2014, 09:31 PM

trying to figure out why rear tire is rubbing front edge of bed on drivers side, im pretty sure rear gets pushed to right when lowered, discovered trailing arm bent upwards.

LVPhotos · 07-17-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rickywideglide

trying to figure out why rear tire is rubbing front edge of bed on drivers side, im pretty sure rear gets pushed to right when lowered, discovered trailing arm bent upwards.

I found out the lower you go the farther the axle arcs forward. Now I got PorterBuilt trailing arms to correct that.

rickywideglide · 07-17-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

I found out the lower you go the farther the axle arcs forward. Now I got PorterBuilt trailing arms to correct that.

yea those are real nice been looking around at a few,got a line on some stock ones that i will probably get and brace up

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-19-2014, 11:52 PM

Took the head off one of my 292's to take to the machine shop. Gonna be taking it in late this coming week!

1963c-10 · 07-18-2014, 09:15 AM

Finally got the big block and trans set in last night. More pics on the build thread.

Dillon Rock · 07-18-2014, 11:18 AM

Picked up a factory stereo for free the other night. Dunno if it works but I plan on sending it in for a conversion to new tech in the future.

1963c-10 · 07-18-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dillon Rock

Picked up a factory stereo for free the other night. Dunno if it works but I plan on sending it in for a conversion to new tech in the future.

Have you used new tech before? I have an oem radio for my 63 that I'd like to have converted. Just wondering about cost.

Dillon Rock · 07-18-2014, 12:07 PM

Nah but I've heard of it. There was slated thread on it. I'll look for it on my lunch break.

JWheeler331 · 07-19-2014, 08:23 PM

Today was the busiest day that I have had. Installed a 2.5 drop and disk brakes on the front, lowered the back about 2-3 inches and installed new water pump and brake lights. Will try to upload the pics tomorrow.

Dillon Rock · 07-20-2014, 12:06 AM

How's that engines top end looking?

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-21-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dillon Rock

How's that engines top end looking?

Looks fine...won't know till I have it checked for cracks. lol!

Revoh · 07-21-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Yeah, its the 10 5/8" cap then. I'll look when I get home. I have 2 complete sets...one for each truck and caps for the trailer project plus 1 for each spare. I think I have an extra one in there though. Will know tonight.

Worst case....I did see a single for sale on ebay last night. Saw a pretty dented up set of 4 also.

Sounds good--I appreciate you looking into it! I've been all over eBay and can't find a chrome one (saw the set $$$$), but maybe I just searched wrong.

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Congrats on the win!

Thanks!

1963c-10 · 07-21-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Revoh

Sounds good--I appreciate you looking into it! I've been all over eBay and can't find a chrome one (saw the set $$$$), but maybe I just searched wrong.

Thanks!

I'll see if I can find the single cap in case I don't have an extra. The set looks ok, but a lot of dents and he tries to get high $$$ on all his caps.

racecougar · 07-20-2014, 08:34 PM

Shot the last two coats of paint on the interior of the '65 C10 project this morning, and unwrapped the cab this afternoon. After all the time and effort, it sure is nice seeing the ideas become reality.

It will get a repro black firewall insulation pad and a black vinyl full floor covering.

Closeup of the "hammered" silver finish overlooking the satin black.

robber grin · 07-20-2014, 08:56 PM

My son Ray and I framed out the sills then pulled the bed to set it up on stands so we could install the bed wood, tubs, etc.

Figured out some filler panels for the wheel tubs since we raised the floor 3" we had a gap to close with the bed sides.

The chunk of scrap wood is a piece of the old yellow pine we started with to make these boards.

rg & ray~ ray

07-14-2014, 06:36 PM	#3
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. You do have an oven... a Texas sized oven. lol __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

07-15-2014, 07:48 AM	#4
Ronw435 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fate, Texas ( About 35 miles east of Dallas) Posts: 318	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Yes that is true, I love Texas but the summers can be a bit tough. The truck is going to be my daily driver, well sort of, I have recently retired so it will not be driven daily, but will be my driver when ever I need to go somewhere. I checked the surface temp today after being in the sun for about 45 minutes. My gun said 132 degrees!! And it was only 100 degrees today outside.

07-15-2014, 09:23 AM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Nice job on the frame....came out great!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

07-15-2014, 10:40 AM	#6
Ronw435 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fate, Texas ( About 35 miles east of Dallas) Posts: 318	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Thanks 1963c-10. Lots more to do. Taking it day by day. If the heat would go away I could make more progress....lol. I turn into a puddle in the heat. Hardest thing in painting frame was keeping from dripping sweat on the new paint......lol.

07-17-2014, 04:48 PM	#8
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. PorterBuilt front x member back from powdercoat. Candy Blue Metallic. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-17-2014, 09:31 PM	#11
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. trying to figure out why rear tire is rubbing front edge of bed on drivers side, im pretty sure rear gets pushed to right when lowered, discovered trailing arm bent upwards.

07-19-2014, 11:52 PM	#14
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Took the head off one of my 292's to take to the machine shop. Gonna be taking it in late this coming week! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-18-2014, 09:15 AM	#15
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Finally got the big block and trans set in last night. More pics on the build thread. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

07-18-2014, 11:18 AM	#16
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Picked up a factory stereo for free the other night. Dunno if it works but I plan on sending it in for a conversion to new tech in the future. Attached Images __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

07-18-2014, 12:07 PM	#18
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Nah but I've heard of it. There was slated thread on it. I'll look for it on my lunch break. __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

07-19-2014, 08:23 PM	#19
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Today was the busiest day that I have had. Installed a 2.5 drop and disk brakes on the front, lowered the back about 2-3 inches and installed new water pump and brake lights. Will try to upload the pics tomorrow. __________________ Our 1965 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...79#post6204879

07-20-2014, 12:06 AM	#20
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. How's that engines top end looking? __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

07-20-2014, 08:34 PM	#24
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 999	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Shot the last two coats of paint on the interior of the '65 C10 project this morning, and unwrapped the cab this afternoon. After all the time and effort, it sure is nice seeing the ideas become reality. It will get a repro black firewall insulation pad and a black vinyl full floor covering. Closeup of the "hammered" silver finish overlooking the satin black. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

07-20-2014, 08:56 PM	#25
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. My son Ray and I framed out the sills then pulled the bed to set it up on stands so we could install the bed wood, tubs, etc. Figured out some filler panels for the wheel tubs since we raised the floor 3" we had a gap to close with the bed sides. The chunk of scrap wood is a piece of the old yellow pine we started with to make these boards. rg & ray~ ray Attached Images

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