1965 LWB Stepside Build

[cwcarpenter98]

I'm a fan of that green. I agree that it will look great under the white cowl

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I'm a fan of that green. I agree that it will look great under the white cowl

I agree! The green is definitely nicer than I thought it would be. I do like it a lot, but I can't decide whether to paint the steering wheel and column green or silver like the rest of the interior.

[Johns 66]

That looks really good Andy...really good.

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OK, finally had a little time to work on the steering wheel. I finished the few patches I missed the first time this week...got them sanded, and got primer and paint on the wheel today. I decided to go with the green for the wheel and steering column bits. Pretty easy to paint with it on the steering shaft...I just rotated the rod and painted.

Here is the wheel...still need to clear coat it, but It is going to look good against the silver of the interior. Will get some better pics after I clear it.

[Johns 66]

Andy...that looks really good and I agree it will look great against the silver

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Johns 66

Andy...that looks really good and I agree it will look great against the silver

Thanks John! I hope to get it clear coated tomorrow/this week.

I also started priming the inside of the cab....I ran out of primer...oops...this is a first coat.

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Thanks John! I hope to get it clear coated tomorrow/this week.

I also started priming the inside of the cab....I ran out of primer...oops...this is a first coat.

AWESOME!!!!! Cant wait till mine gets to that stage....So Glad for you and your new Beast Compressor

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Johns 66

AWESOME!!!!! Cant wait till mine gets to that stage....So Glad for you and your new Beast Compressor

Thanks John!

Got silver on the inside of the cab today...dash, roof, and back of cab. Painting silver over gray primer is difficult...they blended too well! Still need to do the floor under the seat. I also need to do the doors...and this will also be the color of the wheels.

The color is from 1965 Corvette...Silver Pearl Metallic Code #WA3314.

[straight6chevyguy]

Looking good!

[cwcarpenter98]

I like that silver. Keep up the good work man!

[Johns 66]

Yep...Im liking that silver for sure.

[roll_the_dice]

Thanks John!

Got the SW and column parts cleared today. I think/hope the green is going to be a nice contrast to the silver. I think I might either do the door panels in green or do the outline of the door panels in the green too. And a picture of the silver roof...

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Here is another pic of the wheel...I never think pictures do the actual item justice.

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Got the firewall clear coated finally! A little bit of trash to get out and polish and a little orange peel, but not sure how much I care. I will have to look after it cures in the next 24 hours.

Next step is starting the wiring harness!

[Johns 66]

I like that Green Paint.....Glad you got that finished!!!

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Got the sound deadening ordered...should be here Thursday. I will lay that down then go back to the wiring. I have read the instructions a billion times...OK at least 3 times. Got the fuses in the panel...should get a lot done this coming weekend. Going to mount the trans on the engine in the next 2 weekends...so it is about to start moving fast.

[straight6chevyguy]

If you lived next door to me I would come over and help out with that wiring... LOL

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Got the sound deadening ordered...should be here Thursday. I will lay that down then go back to the wiring. I have read the instructions a billion times...OK at least 3 times. Got the fuses in the panel...should get a lot done this coming weekend. Going to mount the trans on the engine in the next 2 weekends...so it is about to start moving fast.

Excited to see how the wiring goes...hopefully Im not too far behind you on that.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

If you lived next door to me I would come over and help out with that wiring... LOL

LOL I knew we should have moved to OR.

Originally Posted by Johns 66

Excited to see how the wiring goes...hopefully Im not too far behind you on that.

The more I read on the wiring is it doesn't look as daunting. Hopefully it stays that way! I'll keep you posted.

[roll_the_dice]

My wife made me this to hang in the shop...We always joke around about being a "youtube certified mechanic." Now I have the certificate to prove it.

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

my wife made me this to hang in the shop...we always joke around about being a "youtube certified mechanic." now i have the certificate to prove it.

love it love it love it!!!!!!

[cwcarpenter98]

That certification is great!

[straight6chevyguy]

Haha!

I Guess You will have post some vids of your truck on youtube now LOL.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Johns 66

love it love it love it!!!!!!

Thanks...

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

That certification is great!

I agree!

Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

Haha!

I Guess You will have post some vids of your truck on youtube now LOL.

I think it is a requirement...or they take your certification away!

The best part is it is signed by:

Wallace P. Youtube, esq.

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Today I started bolting up the transmission. Put the new flywheel on, clutch kit, along with the bellhousing. I was missing 2 bolts for the hydraulic throwout bearing to attach to the transmission. Will pick those up and finish getting the transmission mated to the engine.

I also cut most of the pallet away from the engine so that cleaned up a lot of space in the garage also..which I was stoked about. I covered the engine back up with a tarp, but was nice to see her again! Won't be long now until it all gets mounted in the truck.

Probably going to change out my valve covers soon too...to something better looking.