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protrash64 · 01-14-2011, 11:19 PM

OK, a weeks progress and I'm just about done with everything I want to do to this thing. Mounted the tool box up on 4'' stands so it has clearance underneath and is flush with the bed sides.

Today I took on the sway bar install. Cleaned it up and painted it gold. Why? Cuz I had 1/2 a can of gold hammertone

.....picked up some new bushings and grade 8 bolts.

Got going on this and ran into a PO's project. 1/4'' plate hoops on the front frame. This made drilling a real PITA. Yet once again, I managed to win out over the truck.

**lolife99** · 01-14-2011, 11:28 PM

Looks good.
I like the gold sway bar!
I bet it drives much better.

protrash64 · 01-15-2011, 06:11 PM

Still plugging away!!! Pulled the tailgate and I am going for the fauxtina attempt to match the truck. Using all Rustoleum products.....fun anyway. Also started cleaning out the drip rail around the roof. I will add new seam sealer and then paint the roof.

What color do you think it should be?? I was leaning toward white but thought maybe silver, or metalflake white??

daverod · 01-15-2011, 06:55 PM

So you had a fun time drilling did u.

Damn I should have painted mine gold. I did know it made it handle better.

Nice looking tailgate. What the hell were the hoops for?

CVA59 · 01-15-2011, 07:31 PM

PRO...... Your truck is looking great! Those Rally wheels really set it off.

protrash64 · 01-15-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

So you had a fun time drilling did u.

Damn I should have painted mine gold. I did know it made it handle better.

Nice looking tailgate. What the hell were the hoops for?

Drilling sucked. Everything was fine except for the front bolts thru those hoops. I have no idea what they were for.....

The gold paint keeps you from driving like an idiot and scraping it on stuff

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Originally Posted by CVA59

PRO...... Your truck is looking great! Those Rally wheels really set it off.

Thanks CVA59.....this one is coming together well.

Nobody has a color opinion??

**lolife99** · 01-15-2011, 10:52 PM

I say a 1964 white.
Keep it looking stock.

Alan's Classic · 01-16-2011, 12:15 AM

Man, I'm really on the fence on the color. Silver keeps popping in my mind. my .02

protrash64 · 01-16-2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I say a 1964 white.
Keep it looking stock.

This was my first thought; I'm leaning toward white.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Man, I'm really on the fence on the color. Silver keeps popping in my mind. my .02

Silver was my second idea. I like it a lot but the sun out here kills silver paint. It lead me to the middle of the road with a metallic white or flake clear over white......it's all for fun and practice!!

SkullCandy · 01-16-2011, 04:32 PM

Nice driver!

**lolife99** · 01-16-2011, 11:19 PM

Tailgate paint job is awesum!

66-PMD-GMC · 02-07-2011, 01:01 PM

Your truck is looking good.
You should show it off at the Saturday night car show at the Kmart on Power/US 60.
There are a couple 60-66 trucks there.

protrash64 · 02-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Your truck is looking good.
You should show it off at the Saturday night car show at the Kmart on Power/US 60.
There are a couple 60-66 trucks there.

I didn't know that was still going on!!

It mite have to wait a week or so as I am planning to do a trans service and install my B&M shifter. No telling what I mite get into.

daverod · 02-09-2011, 09:59 PM

Paint job turned out nice.

Whats up with your other truck?

protrash64 · 02-09-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Paint job turned out nice.

Whats up with your other truck?

Well, after being under the influence of paint fumes for 1/2 the day, I got in the 'burb and fired it up!! I thought it had issues, but it was out of gas

. I was happy!!

I then worked on the '64 short and did not get it fired up. It's been sitting a year so the battery did not want to take a good charge; it also back fired so loud I thought I was deaf!!

A neighbor I dont even know came over to see if I was ok!!

I will be updating on those 2 trucks soon, if all continues going well.

daverod · 02-09-2011, 11:25 PM

Good way to make new friends.

protrash64 · 02-13-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Your truck is looking good.
You should show it off at the Saturday night car show at the Kmart on Power/US 60.
There are a couple 60-66 trucks there.

PMD.....went out to that cruise last nite. It looks pretty big from the last time I was there, but it is winter, too!!

Do you know people out there??

protrash64 · 02-13-2011, 09:46 PM

OK, this weekend I installed the B&M Megashifter and did a trans service. The shifter part wasn't too much fun; I think it was mostly me

. I did the service without too much mess and got it all ready to roll. Found out why it leaked, too. The PO cranked the bolts down so tite it pinched the gasket. The shifter is a little highwater, but I liked it all the way up when sitting in the truck. I will eventually make some kind of extension for the shifter base.

I also wanted to straighten my steering wheel as it was upside down aimed forward. Once I pulled it I realized it was pretty beat. I pulled out an old wheel I had which fit perfectly but was about 2'' larger in diameter. I got it in a box of parts when I bought my 'burb. I figured it would make the lack of power steering a little easier to deal with when driving.The projects are getting done quickly!!

Next one is on the bench; 3rd brake lite from a '96 Tahoe.....20 bucks.

66-PMD-GMC · 02-13-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

PMD.....went out to that cruise last nite. It looks pretty big from the last time I was there, but it is winter, too!!

Do you know people out there??

Yeah, there are a few 60-66 guys but yeah, its really growing.
I am scrambling to get my truck to a point of being able to rumble on in and park too.

protrash64 · 02-14-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Yeah, there are a few 60-66 guys but yeah, its really growing.
I am scrambling to get my truck to a point of being able to rumble on in and park too.

Dangerous place to drive with all the snowbirds. too!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-10-2011, 12:47 AM

Wow lookin really good man! Everything makes it look/perform better!

LOL @ the random neighbor

protrash64 · 02-11-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Good way to make new friends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Wow lookin really good man! Everything makes it look/perform better!

LOL @ the random neighbor

, both my dogs were hiding inside, too!!!

Dinos63 · 02-11-2011, 06:38 PM

DANG I SHOULD OF BOUGHT THAT TRUCK

LOOKS GREAT KAT!!!

protrash64 · 02-11-2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks Dino; I'm gonna hafta check out your 'burb sometime.......

66-PMD-GMC · 02-15-2011, 08:31 AM

I went early, got a parking spot and then took the family into Kmart for pizza.
We had a fun time.

It will be nice if I ever get my extended cab project done so I can cart a couple more people around with me but that is way back on the to do list.

01-14-2011, 11:19 PM	#1
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues OK, a weeks progress and I'm just about done with everything I want to do to this thing. Mounted the tool box up on 4'' stands so it has clearance underneath and is flush with the bed sides. Today I took on the sway bar install. Cleaned it up and painted it gold. Why? Cuz I had 1/2 a can of gold hammertone.....picked up some new bushings and grade 8 bolts. Got going on this and ran into a PO's project. 1/4'' plate hoops on the front frame. This made drilling a real PITA. Yet once again, I managed to win out over the truck. 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

01-14-2011, 11:28 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Looks good. I like the gold sway bar! I bet it drives much better. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-15-2011, 06:55 PM	#4
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues So you had a fun time drilling did u. Damn I should have painted mine gold. I did know it made it handle better. Nice looking tailgate. What the hell were the hoops for? __________________ 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" Last edited by daverod; 01-15-2011 at 06:56 PM.

01-15-2011, 07:31 PM	#5
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues PRO...... Your truck is looking great! Those Rally wheels really set it off. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

01-15-2011, 10:52 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I say a 1964 white. Keep it looking stock. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-15-2011, 06:11 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Still plugging away!!! Pulled the tailgate and I am going for the fauxtina attempt to match the truck. Using all Rustoleum products.....fun anyway. Also started cleaning out the drip rail around the roof. I will add new seam sealer and then paint the roof. What color do you think it should be?? I was leaning toward white but thought maybe silver, or metalflake white?? 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

01-16-2011, 12:15 AM	#8
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Man, I'm really on the fence on the color. Silver keeps popping in my mind. my .02 __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-16-2011, 04:32 PM	#10
SkullCandy Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 81	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Nice driver! __________________ 1990 Dodge Ram D250 Cummins

01-16-2011, 11:19 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Tailgate paint job is awesum! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-07-2011, 01:01 PM	#12
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Your truck is looking good. You should show it off at the Saturday night car show at the Kmart on Power/US 60. There are a couple 60-66 trucks there. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

02-09-2011, 09:59 PM	#14
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Paint job turned out nice. Whats up with your other 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"

02-09-2011, 11:25 PM	#16
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Good way to make new friends. __________________ 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"

02-13-2011, 09:46 PM	#18
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues OK, this weekend I installed the B&M Megashifter and did a trans service. The shifter part wasn't too much fun; I think it was mostly me. I did the service without too much mess and got it all ready to roll. Found out why it leaked, too. The PO cranked the bolts down so tite it pinched the gasket. The shifter is a little highwater, but I liked it all the way up when sitting in the truck. I will eventually make some kind of extension for the shifter base. I also wanted to straighten my steering wheel as it was upside down aimed forward. Once I pulled it I realized it was pretty beat. I pulled out an old wheel I had which fit perfectly but was about 2'' larger in diameter. I got it in a box of parts when I bought my 'burb. I figured it would make the lack of power steering a little easier to deal with when driving.The projects are getting done quickly!! Next one is on the bench; 3rd brake lite from a '96 Tahoe.....20 bucks. 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

02-10-2011, 12:47 AM	#21
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Wow lookin really good man! Everything makes it look/perform better! LOL @ the random neighbor __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-11-2011, 06:38 PM	#23
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues DANG I SHOULD OF BOUGHT THAT TRUCK LOOKS GREAT KAT!!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !



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02-11-2011, 08:07 PM	#24
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues Thanks Dino; I'm gonna hafta check out your 'burb sometime....... __________________ 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

02-15-2011, 08:31 AM	#25
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: #3 The Sickness Continues I went early, got a parking spot and then took the family into Kmart for pizza. We had a fun time. It will be nice if I ever get my extended cab project done so I can cart a couple more people around with me but that is way back on the to do list. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

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