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roll_the_dice · 05-13-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

The wiring is looking real good Andy!

I all so don't mind doing wiring. (On these old trucks anyway) (Been installing a new fuse block in my station wagon (1971) and it's got a few more wires so it makes it a little harder to figure out)
I don't know if I would be willing to rewire a modern car....

Thanks, starting to take shape. Just need to clean it up just a little. I would never want to wire a modern car...especially with all the electronics in them.

If it would stop raining, I could get something done.

roll_the_dice · 05-13-2019, 10:18 PM

Got my LED bulbs in for the dash today...had to fire it up and take a picture. I got green LEDs except for the "BRIGHT" which I got in red....I love how it looks.

Johns 66 · 05-13-2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Got my LED bulbs in for the dash today...had to fire it up and take a picture. I got green LEDs except for the "BRIGHT" which I got in red....I love how it looks.

O M G...ANDY...That looks killer...Where did you get the bulbs?

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-14-2019, 10:01 AM

Welp, that green is making me reconsider my stance on my dash lights. Maybe I should get some green LEDs too. Yours look great!

roll_the_dice · 05-14-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Johns 66

O M G...ANDY...That looks killer...Where did you get the bulbs?

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Welp, that green is making me reconsider my stance on my dash lights. Maybe I should get some green LEDs too. Yours look great!

Thanks! I really like how they look in my den!

The only downside is they are not dimmable, but unless they are super bright in the truck, I don't think I care.

The aftermarket tach I bought came with the green LED inside..that is why I chose green also...to match.

I bought them from https://www.superbrightleds.com/

The bulbs I bought were 6 green, and one red.

They also have white if you prefer. The red was just for the headlight "BRIGHT".

**straight6chevyguy** · 05-14-2019, 04:22 PM

The LED's look really good Andy.
I would be tempted to put some in my truck but I would want to be able to dim them.(just my personal preference)
But they do look really good!

Johns 66 · 05-14-2019, 05:48 PM

Andy...do you think the tach light could be changed?

roll_the_dice · 05-14-2019, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Johns 66

Andy...do you think the tach light could be changed?

I am not sure...maybe. I looked at it and there are some screws on the face. Maybe if those were removed you can get to it. However, it isn't obvious how to do it...no bulb holder or anything on the back.

roll_the_dice · 05-18-2019, 07:39 PM

Sanded down the bed header today and revealed a lot of the original color...I figured a lot of the white would come off, but not as much as it did. I love it! I did clear coat it, but can't tell in these pics.

Johns 66 · 05-18-2019, 08:06 PM

Looking good Andy!

roll_the_dice · 05-19-2019, 11:08 AM

Got my transmission bolted to the engine today...just waiting on my mid shifter to come in. They were on backorder from Speedway. Once that comes in, I will get it mounted and install the engine/trans in the truck!

roll_the_dice · 05-19-2019, 01:09 PM

Gas tank installed...just need to connect new rubber to the metal lines I have running along the frame rail. Moving right along.

kdad · 05-19-2019, 01:39 PM

Wow great progress Andy. Loving those green LED lights...

roll_the_dice · 05-20-2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kdad

Wow great progress Andy. Loving those green LED lights...

Thanks Scott...Slow and steady...right? I really like the gauges, they will probably be the highlight of the interior.

rethinking my fuel lines. My EFI intake and return lines are -6 AN ... I think I am going to run Russell push lock lines and fittings.

Johns 66 · 05-20-2019, 09:34 PM

I like that tank...I tend to like the side fills better. Soon you will have it up and running!!!!

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-21-2019, 10:03 PM

That trans looks beefy. Manuals sure are fun!

**straight6chevyguy** · 05-22-2019, 03:15 PM

Looking good! I cant wait to see that engine and trany go in.

kdad · 05-23-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Thanks Scott...Slow and steady...right? I really like the gauges, they will probably be the highlight of the interior.

rethinking my fuel lines. My EFI intake and return lines are -6 AN ... I think I am going to run Russell push lock lines and fittings.

Im old school and really like the AN fittings and braided lines. It reminds me of my racing days and more importantly I seemed to be able to handle them fairly well.

roll_the_dice · 05-23-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Johns 66

I like that tank...I tend to like the side fills better. Soon you will have it up and running!!!!

I agree with the side fill. I will use my truck as a truck and don't want to have to worry about the gas cap in the bed, even though it would be flush.

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

That trans looks beefy. Manuals sure are fun!

Yeah it is a nice tranny! I love manuals...especially in an old truck.

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

Looking good! I cant wait to see that engine and trany go in.

Thanks! You and me both! haha

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Originally Posted by kdad

Im old school and really like the AN fittings and braided lines. It reminds me of my racing days and more importantly I seemed to be able to handle them fairly well.

I have been reading as much as I can about fuel lines and AN fittings. I am just trying to calculate how much fuel line I am going to need for my rear gas tank. I think about 25 feet total including the return line.

kdad · 05-23-2019, 03:43 PM

I bought an 18' piece along with a hand full of fittings and wound up with about a foot left over. that was just from the tank to the fuel pump... You are probably best to go with 25 feet and have plenty..

roll_the_dice · 06-01-2019, 07:03 PM

Haven't been able to do much lately....it's been so hot outside and I am waiting on a few parts that are backordered. However, late this afternoon, I started taking out the old seam sealer in the drip rail. Got about half finished...hopefully finish tomorrow and wire wheel the ditch, then POR 15 and prime...then put in the new seam sealer... It's not fun cleaning out 50 year old seam sealer.

roll_the_dice · 06-11-2019, 04:58 PM

Got the old seam sealer out and finally had a dry day to get the seam sealer in and primed and painted....Had to drill out all 4 drain holes...the PO either put bondo in them or they were clogged from 50 years...either way...drain holes should now help.

roll_the_dice · 06-19-2019, 01:00 PM

Today is the 4 year anniversary of me buying my truck!

**straight6chevyguy** · 06-20-2019, 02:58 PM

Well congratulations!

nsulacountry · 06-20-2019, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Today is the 4 year anniversary of me buying my truck!

Well congrats! You gave it clean drip rails for your anniversary!

CT

05-13-2019, 10:18 PM	#227
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Got my LED bulbs in for the dash today...had to fire it up and take a picture. I got green LEDs except for the "BRIGHT" which I got in red....I love how it looks. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

05-14-2019, 10:01 AM	#229
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Welp, that green is making me reconsider my stance on my dash lights. Maybe I should get some green LEDs too. Yours look great! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-14-2019, 04:22 PM	#231
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 909	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build The LED's look really good Andy. I would be tempted to put some in my truck but I would want to be able to dim them.(just my personal preference) But they do look really good! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

05-14-2019, 05:48 PM	#232
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Andy...do you think the tach light could be changed? __________________ Former Decorated Combat Marine...Semper Fi!! Instagram jorourke322 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734699 2019 GMC AT4

05-18-2019, 07:39 PM	#234
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Sanded down the bed header today and revealed a lot of the original color...I figured a lot of the white would come off, but not as much as it did. I love it! I did clear coat it, but can't tell in these pics. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

05-18-2019, 08:06 PM	#235
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Looking good Andy! __________________ Former Decorated Combat Marine...Semper Fi!! Instagram jorourke322 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734699 2019 GMC AT4

05-19-2019, 11:08 AM	#236
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Got my transmission bolted to the engine today...just waiting on my mid shifter to come in. They were on backorder from Speedway. Once that comes in, I will get it mounted and install the engine/trans in the truck! Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

05-19-2019, 01:09 PM	#237
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Gas tank installed...just need to connect new rubber to the metal lines I have running along the frame rail. Moving right along. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

05-19-2019, 01:39 PM	#238
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Wow great progress Andy. Loving those green LED lights... __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

05-20-2019, 09:34 PM	#240
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build I like that tank...I tend to like the side fills better. Soon you will have it up and running!!!! __________________ Former Decorated Combat Marine...Semper Fi!! Instagram jorourke322 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734699 2019 GMC AT4

05-21-2019, 10:03 PM	#241
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build That trans looks beefy. Manuals sure are fun! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-22-2019, 03:15 PM	#242
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 909	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Looking good! I cant wait to see that engine and trany go in. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

05-23-2019, 03:43 PM	#245
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build I bought an 18' piece along with a hand full of fittings and wound up with about a foot left over. that was just from the tank to the fuel pump... You are probably best to go with 25 feet and have plenty.. __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

06-01-2019, 07:03 PM	#246
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Haven't been able to do much lately....it's been so hot outside and I am waiting on a few parts that are backordered. However, late this afternoon, I started taking out the old seam sealer in the drip rail. Got about half finished...hopefully finish tomorrow and wire wheel the ditch, then POR 15 and prime...then put in the new seam sealer... It's not fun cleaning out 50 year old seam sealer. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

06-11-2019, 04:58 PM	#247
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Got the old seam sealer out and finally had a dry day to get the seam sealer in and primed and painted....Had to drill out all 4 drain holes...the PO either put bondo in them or they were clogged from 50 years...either way...drain holes should now help. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck



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06-19-2019, 01:00 PM	#248
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Today is the 4 year anniversary of me buying my truck! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

06-20-2019, 02:58 PM	#249
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 909	Re: 1965 LWB Stepside Build Well congratulations! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

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