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LT1 Burb · 01-12-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DURG

Starting mockup of the rear sway bar. I have ordered the splined bar and can mount the bushing brackets then.

WOW, that looks awesome.

mud.man.rj · 01-12-2013, 04:28 PM

A lot of hardware tucked in a small space, nice work.

dantimdad · 01-12-2013, 05:37 PM

The cab had some bonuses I did not know about when I got there to pay for it!

I am going to post pics and more details in my build thread tonight.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

Steven

dantimdad · 01-12-2013, 08:43 PM

Thread updated.

Steven

**AngryPirate** · 01-13-2013, 12:31 AM

Went out to Seguin, TX to John's and found some parts. Now I just need the rest of the bed.

The bumper and the hazard flasher switch are my favorite finds though.

jimmydean · 01-13-2013, 12:34 AM

Yesterday I may have turned my car into a donor for the truck after all.

I hit a patch of ice on the exit of a corner, rolled it like a boss. Waiting for word on the insurance, but I might be using the suspension afterall.

LT1 Burb · 01-13-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Yesterday I may have turned my car into a donor for the truck after all.

I hit a patch of ice on the exit of a corner, rolled it like a boss. Waiting for word on the insurance, but I might be using the suspension afterall.

Nice job, now you have an LS1 also.

61_FL_Apache · 01-13-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Nice job, now you have an LS1 also.

Wheels and tires too... Just think of the possibilities!! Although a sad day for the Vette, but a good day for the truck!!

jimmydean · 01-14-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Nice job, now you have an LS1 also.

LT1, almost as good.

I am going to miss that POS. Most fun I've had for $4k with my pants on.

If the buy back isn't too bad, I will pull everything and use the C4 dropmember setup after all. Otherwise I will take the money and run.

racecougar · 01-13-2013, 01:02 AM

Ouch!

Between Friday night and today, I pulled the front fenders, bumpers, and bed, replaced the points and condenser, only to find that the coil was dead. I also compiled a big list of parts that I'll be ordering tomorrow and Monday. Just getting started on this one.

Hx16457 · 01-13-2013, 10:29 AM

Had to remove the newly installed wiper motor and washer pump assy, just to install a homemade dual in dash speaker. I used 2 4"dia speakers in the place of the single OEM speaker
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64shortbox · 01-13-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hx16457

Had to remove the newly installed wiper motor and washer pump assy, just to install a homemade dual in dash speaker. I used 2 4"dia speakers in the place of the single OEM speaker
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Hx16457 - I love the look of your truck. The Nomad paint scheme really sets it off. I can't wait to see it finished! Fantastic work you've done!!

wutnxt · 01-13-2013, 12:15 PM

It managed to stop raining long enough.....and snowing long enough.....( it was freezing out ) but it was a beautiful clear day .....and i finally got to put some miles on the 58....it's been finished for awhile but i have only managed to put about 15 miles on it.....and it's killing me.

wutnxt · 01-13-2013, 12:16 PM

got some stuff done on my 66 low and go .........

wutnxt · 01-13-2013, 12:24 PM

LT1 Burb
I could have used some of those parts for my 58 a few months back....Glad to know your okay...sad to see the car wacked....but happy to know your looking for a way to keep some of it alive.

LT1 Burb · 01-13-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

LT1 Burb
I could have used some of those parts for my 58 a few months back....Glad to know your okay...sad to see the car wacked....but happy to know your looking for a way to keep some of it alive.

Wasn't me, I was just replying.

wutnxt · 01-13-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Wasn't me, I was just replying.

My bad......lol

ABX131 · 01-13-2013, 09:24 PM

Finally got the shift linkage in to complete the convert back to a column shift and took it for a test drive. Worked great! Some minor adjustments needed still to get the PRNDLL to line up properly with the proper gear but it works. Then comes the removal of the old floor mount unit the PO jimmy rigged up and replacing the tranny hump with one that is uncut. Progress is slowly being made.

dantimdad · 01-14-2013, 12:09 AM

removed the rear step from the donor last night.

Today I stripped everything off of the donor except the windshield. Going to leave it until we move the cab onto my frame.

Also, my son removed the crappy floor patches that had been pop riveted in.

Steven

firefighter736 · 01-14-2013, 11:32 AM

Had one of the most sickening moments of my life when I pulled out from my driveway and my brand new engine popped and shut down in the middle of the road about 100 feet down from my house. I was 100% sure I blew it sky high.

Turns out I just detonated the rotor button. Swapped it out and she fired on first turn.

hopped up · 01-14-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter736

Had one of the most sickening moments of my life when I pulled out from my driveway and my brand new engine popped and shut down in the middle of the road about 100 feet down from my house. I was 100% sure I blew it sky high.

Turns out I just detonated the rotor button. Swapped it out and she fired on first turn.

Glad to hear you didnt blow it!! What you think caused the rotor button tk blow?
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firefighter736 · 01-14-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Glad to hear you didnt blow it!! What you think caused the rotor button tk blow?
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My guess is that I didn't have the cap on just right. Those HEI caps can be a bear to get on sometimes with it being right against the firewall.

TxRat · 01-14-2013, 01:06 PM

Reset the front springs in the pockets, Rookie mistake I guess

built a set of bumper brackets and hung my GMC Paul bumper..

Hx16457 · 01-14-2013, 01:14 PM

Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL
it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly.
Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in...
We are working on it...

Hx16457 · 01-14-2013, 08:42 PM

[QUOTE=Hx16457;5817147]Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL
it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly.
Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in...
We are working on it...
Got it in

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01-12-2013, 04:28 PM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A lot of hardware tucked in a small space, nice work.

01-12-2013, 05:37 PM	#3
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? The cab had some bonuses I did not know about when I got there to pay for it! I am going to post pics and more details in my build thread tonight. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

01-12-2013, 08:43 PM	#4
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thread updated. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

01-13-2013, 12:31 AM	#5
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 564	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went out to Seguin, TX to John's and found some parts. Now I just need the rest of the bed. The bumper and the hazard flasher switch are my favorite finds though. Attached Images

01-13-2013, 12:34 AM	#6
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yesterday I may have turned my car into a donor for the truck after all. I hit a patch of ice on the exit of a corner, rolled it like a boss. Waiting for word on the insurance, but I might be using the suspension afterall. __________________ 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

01-13-2013, 01:02 AM	#10
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ouch! Between Friday night and today, I pulled the front fenders, bumpers, and bed, replaced the points and condenser, only to find that the coil was dead. I also compiled a big list of parts that I'll be ordering tomorrow and Monday. Just getting started on this one. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-13-2013, 10:29 AM	#11
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Had to remove the newly installed wiper motor and washer pump assy, just to install a homemade dual in dash speaker. I used 2 4"dia speakers in the place of the single OEM speaker Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

01-13-2013, 12:15 PM	#13
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? It managed to stop raining long enough.....and snowing long enough.....( it was freezing out ) but it was a beautiful clear day .....and i finally got to put some miles on the 58....it's been finished for awhile but i have only managed to put about 15 miles on it.....and it's killing me. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

01-13-2013, 12:16 PM	#14
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got some stuff done on my 66 low and go ......... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

01-13-2013, 12:24 PM	#15
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? LT1 Burb I could have used some of those parts for my 58 a few months back....Glad to know your okay...sad to see the car wacked....but happy to know your looking for a way to keep some of it alive. __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

01-13-2013, 09:24 PM	#18
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got the shift linkage in to complete the convert back to a column shift and took it for a test drive. Worked great! Some minor adjustments needed still to get the PRNDLL to line up properly with the proper gear but it works. Then comes the removal of the old floor mount unit the PO jimmy rigged up and replacing the tranny hump with one that is uncut. Progress is slowly being made.

01-14-2013, 12:09 AM	#19
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? removed the rear step from the donor last night. Today I stripped everything off of the donor except the windshield. Going to leave it until we move the cab onto my frame. Also, my son removed the crappy floor patches that had been pop riveted in. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

01-14-2013, 11:32 AM	#20
firefighter736 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Floyd/Salem VA Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Had one of the most sickening moments of my life when I pulled out from my driveway and my brand new engine popped and shut down in the middle of the road about 100 feet down from my house. I was 100% sure I blew it sky high. Turns out I just detonated the rotor button. Swapped it out and she fired on first turn. __________________ "All anybody wants is a normal life and a cool car... most people settle for the car" - Christopher Titus 1966 Chevy C10 Pics Rust to Riding - Pictures of my build

01-14-2013, 01:06 PM	#23
TxRat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Reset the front springs in the pockets, Rookie mistake I guess built a set of bumper brackets and hung my GMC Paul bumper..

01-14-2013, 01:14 PM	#24
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly. Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in... We are working on it... __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16



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01-14-2013, 08:42 PM	#25
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE=Hx16457;5817147]Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly. Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in... We are working on it... Got it in Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

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