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**tazattitude** · 03-12-2011, 08:16 AM

I finally installed my rear this week!!!
All new with 4:10 gears and an auburn posi

70inline6 · 03-12-2011, 05:53 PM

More of going back together... radiator core support, new fuel pump and oil filter.

wutnxt · 03-12-2011, 07:50 PM

Sent the truck to get the floor and frame blasted......it's not going to be pretty..but I am sure it will be worth it

AZ66GMC · 03-12-2011, 08:02 PM

I spent a little more time on the gauges this afternoon. I just need to wire up the LEDs and it's all complete

Tony

steveb64 · 03-12-2011, 11:20 PM

Took a test drive to try out the 5-speed transmission I installed in place of the column shift 3-speed. What a difference at highway speeds with the overdrive, it just cruises along without the engine screaming. Now, I just need to find an older looking shifter and boot to retrofit. And then on to the floor and rocker sheet metal.

jbgroby · 03-13-2011, 06:50 PM

Today I was able to install the Radio Delete (untill I get a working radio. The New Dash Bezel with a backing plate.

**DPowers** · 03-13-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ66GMC

I spent a little more time on the gauges this afternoon. I just need to wire up the LEDs and it's all complete

Tony

Came out very nice.

**DPowers** · 03-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Installed this a couple of weeks ago, but just now got pics.

59Mutt · 03-13-2011, 11:50 PM

Not today but this week.
wed. i had my brockman glasspacks installed, could only afford to dump before the axle for now.

thursday i installed my correct rear bumper, license plate and autozone tag light.

friday i wired up my front parking lamps to become turn indicators as well.

Saturday i bought a 3/4 inch sheet of birch plywood for the bed, frustrating though since i couldnt cut the edge that goes under the angle bars but a rubber mallet and some pliers to bend the up helped out a bit.i also coulnt find any one to help lift the bed so i packed it all up. i also wired up a relay for the power windows but then my switch went out messing with the windows and i killed about 4 precious hours testing the window and that turned into a mess and i was able to put it all back together. still closer than before.

today i wired the tail lights and tied it all up to look neat and not hang all over the place. had to cut it short since my lady was starting to get tired of waiting for me to clean up and take them somewhere....you know exactly how it is.

slapthefunkyfour · 03-14-2011, 10:10 AM

Yesterday I found a small fine thread metric nut inside the engine block.

Yeah, I don't know either.

There hasn't been a metric nut in my garage in years.

*lakeroadster* · 03-14-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapthefunkyfour

Yesterday I found a small fine thread metric nut inside the engine block.

Yeah, I don't know either.

There hasn't been a metric nut in my garage in years.

It happens every year 'bout this time....... Leprichans..... St. Patrick's day is Thursday, they are storing their nuts. (they are from Europe... i.e. metric nuts)

See below: they look like "Vernski", except with a different hat / shoes. Oh, they are really small too (no offense).

61_FL_Apache · 03-14-2011, 10:46 AM

Did the Tranny mount, pan gasket and filter.

knuckledragger · 03-14-2011, 11:59 AM

fit the new headlights,stripped the doors and started tearing down the vent windows,finished fitting the front sheetmetal,reconnected the wipers and verified operation.

kieth · 03-14-2011, 03:06 PM

Test fitted the NOS Bat-0-meter.........................looks, cool. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...16224881_mcGjM

wutnxt · 03-14-2011, 03:09 PM

Got the Hulk back from blasting.....

jbgroby · 03-14-2011, 04:12 PM

Keith,

I noticed the dash incert you have has a bad crack in it. Do you need another I have a spare? It's the one I took the clock and tach out off. Contact me off BB.aybe we can trade something.

Jake
504-881-0265

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

Test fitted the NOS Bat-0-meter.........................looks, cool. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...16224881_mcGjM

65Gregg · 03-14-2011, 10:58 PM

Yesterday I got the engine bay painted, now its time to get it put back together, hopefully in time for the Lonestar Roundup.

greg65 · 03-15-2011, 09:02 PM

Worked a little on the firewall tonight. The rest will have to wait until the cab come back off of the frame. I also decided to see how the tailgates fits. Still trying to make my mind to go with the chains or go for the cleaner look with no chains. I would hate to modify a original tailgate but we will see.

AdvantageR1 · 03-15-2011, 09:19 PM

Today I pulled the truck out of the garage for the first time sense I bought it last week. I pulled the front bumper and grill assembly off. I also removed the bolts for the metal bed that the previous owner had put of the wood bed. I need to ground out a few welds and then I will pull the metal out. I cleaned up some of the wiring under the hood. It looked like a rats nest. I think I will clean up the wiring under the dash next. I am only cleaning it up to make it easier to remove and reinstall later after painting. I pulled the windshield wipers, antennae, parking lights, and headlights as well.

I feel like it was a pretty productive day today. Looking forward to getting it done in about two years. Atleast that is what I am shooting for.

So glad I found this site.

old cruiser · 03-15-2011, 10:06 PM

Fit my bed cover

Rich 5150 69 · 03-15-2011, 10:11 PM

Looks nice old cruiser, I think I might build one with glass, to expensive to buy one.

old cruiser · 03-15-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Looks nice old cruiser, I think I might build one with glass, to expensive to buy one.

Not that expensive cost $269 from craftec.com but it did cost me another $248 for shipping to Australia still worked out cheaper than I could get from here.

markeb01 · 03-15-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old cruiser

Fit my bed cover

Your bed cover looks great. I ran a Gaylord hard cover for about 10 years and it was a nice product, but very heavy and inconvenient by comparison.

kieth · 03-16-2011, 04:02 PM

Started with the seal coat first........................later some color...

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...18534707_FDbDX

mudderphil · 03-16-2011, 08:28 PM

fineally took the truck off the trailer

03-12-2011, 08:16 AM	#2676
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finally installed my rear this week!!! All new with 4:10 gears and an auburn posi __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

03-12-2011, 05:53 PM	#2677
70inline6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 255	Re: What did you do to your truck today? More of going back together... radiator core support, new fuel pump and oil filter. Attached Images

03-12-2011, 07:50 PM	#2678
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? Sent the truck to get the floor and frame blasted......it's not going to be pretty..but I am sure it will be worth it 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

03-12-2011, 08:02 PM	#2679
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I spent a little more time on the gauges this afternoon. I just need to wire up the LEDs and it's all complete Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

03-12-2011, 11:20 PM	#2680
steveb64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took a test drive to try out the 5-speed transmission I installed in place of the column shift 3-speed. What a difference at highway speeds with the overdrive, it just cruises along without the engine screaming. Now, I just need to find an older looking shifter and boot to retrofit. And then on to the floor and rocker sheet metal. Attached Images

03-13-2011, 06:50 PM	#2681
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I was able to install the Radio Delete (untill I get a working radio. The New Dash Bezel with a backing plate. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-13-2011, 07:39 PM	#2683
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed this a couple of weeks ago, but just now got pics. Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-13-2011, 11:50 PM	#2684
59Mutt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los angeles CA Posts: 32	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not today but this week. wed. i had my brockman glasspacks installed, could only afford to dump before the axle for now. thursday i installed my correct rear bumper, license plate and autozone tag light. friday i wired up my front parking lamps to become turn indicators as well. Saturday i bought a 3/4 inch sheet of birch plywood for the bed, frustrating though since i couldnt cut the edge that goes under the angle bars but a rubber mallet and some pliers to bend the up helped out a bit.i also coulnt find any one to help lift the bed so i packed it all up. i also wired up a relay for the power windows but then my switch went out messing with the windows and i killed about 4 precious hours testing the window and that turned into a mess and i was able to put it all back together. still closer than before. today i wired the tail lights and tied it all up to look neat and not hang all over the place. had to cut it short since my lady was starting to get tired of waiting for me to clean up and take them somewhere....you know exactly how it is. Last edited by 59Mutt; 03-13-2011 at 11:54 PM.

03-14-2011, 10:10 AM	#2685
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yesterday I found a small fine thread metric nut inside the engine block. Yeah, I don't know either. There hasn't been a metric nut in my garage in years. Last edited by slapthefunkyfour; 03-14-2011 at 10:10 AM.

03-14-2011, 10:46 AM	#2687
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did the Tranny mount, pan gasket and filter. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-14-2011, 11:59 AM	#2688
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? fit the new headlights,stripped the doors and started tearing down the vent windows,finished fitting the front sheetmetal,reconnected the wipers and verified operation. __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

03-14-2011, 03:06 PM	#2689
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Test fitted the NOS Bat-0-meter.........................looks, cool. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...16224881_mcGjM

03-14-2011, 03:09 PM	#2690
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 the Hulk back from blasting..... 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

03-14-2011, 10:58 PM	#2692
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yesterday I got the engine bay painted, now its time to get it put back together, hopefully in time for the Lonestar Roundup. Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

03-15-2011, 09:02 PM	#2693
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Worked a little on the firewall tonight. The rest will have to wait until the cab come back off of the frame. I also decided to see how the tailgates fits. Still trying to make my mind to go with the chains or go for the cleaner look with no chains. I would hate to modify a original tailgate but we will see. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653



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03-15-2011, 09:19 PM	#2694
AdvantageR1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I pulled the truck out of the garage for the first time sense I bought it last week. I pulled the front bumper and grill assembly off. I also removed the bolts for the metal bed that the previous owner had put of the wood bed. I need to ground out a few welds and then I will pull the metal out. I cleaned up some of the wiring under the hood. It looked like a rats nest. I think I will clean up the wiring under the dash next. I am only cleaning it up to make it easier to remove and reinstall later after painting. I pulled the windshield wipers, antennae, parking lights, and headlights as well. I feel like it was a pretty productive day today. Looking forward to getting it done in about two years. Atleast that is what I am shooting for. So glad I found this site.

03-15-2011, 10:06 PM	#2695
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Fit my bed cover Attached Images

03-15-2011, 10:11 PM	#2696
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks nice old cruiser, I think I might build one with glass, to expensive to buy one. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

03-16-2011, 04:02 PM	#2699
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started with the seal coat first........................later some color... http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...18534707_FDbDX

03-16-2011, 08:28 PM	#2700
mudderphil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bertha, mn Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your truck today? fineally took the truck off the trailer

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