What did you do to your truck today part II.

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by raic65

Got new tires. 345/30r19 on all 4 corners.

Only to tow the truck home because I had too thick of a front wheel adapter.

But when I finally changed it, everything cleared.

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wow how does that work .? tubbed.?
I have 245 50 16 and don't think i could go any large on rear stock setup
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[raic65]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

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wow how does that work .? tubbed.?
I have 245 50 16 and don't think i could go any large on rear stock setup
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The rear is tubbed. I cut the tub in half and added a 4" wide piece of sheet metal. I plan to redo it with new tubs using 2 sets so there is only one weld seem. The fronts took a little coercing and picking the right wheel adapter thickness.

[tincan1966]

Bought another parts truck yesterday, a 1996 C1500, 5.7 TBI/ 5spd. Time for a total drivetrain swap on the '65. Going back with the manual trans, using the '96 hydraulics. Possibly changing the rear end, also, so to keep a working combination together.
will update the build thread, once we get started.

[PORKY]

Finally got all the wood installed in the box.

[Softpatch]

lifted the canopy off today...Been awhile
In (backhoe shed) sold backhoe
when I did the profile of the truck really changed...wow
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[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

lifted the canopy off today...Been awhile
In (backhoe shed) sold backhoe
when I did the profile of the truck really changed...wow
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TOTALLY different truck. I'm collecting hub caps if you find any back there

[ChrisDollins]

Installed the deluxe knobs today and took the truck to town. Had one person stop and ask if I wanted to sell it. Of course I said no, and "its my grandpas truck" usually ends that. But I appreciate them liking it enough to ask. As long as they don't throw a typical flippers price at me lol. And another guy came over while I was putting gas in it. Beautiful day.

Chris

[NEWFISHER]

Had some stripes laid down.
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[MikeS.]

I fired up the '66 C30 today and drove it around a bit. Will do some more tomorrow. Then it goes up for sale.

[Lugnutz65]

GMC hood got stripped. Pretty solid overall. Going on my '65 Chevy C10 1/2 ton step.

Before and after shots.

[pimpston65]

Autobot Bailout Transformer Animation (watch in...

check this out members

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

Autobot Bailout Transformer Animation (watch in HD) 1965 Stepside Chevy - YouTube check this out members

That is cool. I find it amazing that he chose a C10 pickup. Very cool find.

[NEWFISHER]

Super cool, thanks for finding that

[TJ's Chevy]

I towed my tractor with ol Two Tone today! Piece o cake in compound gear...Tried to start out in second; almost...but wouldn't...load was a tad to heavy..and I didn't wanna burn my clutch. lol. But I did shift from compound to second and the motor pulled...might chance and take her down the road an see if she pulls in 3rd. Tractor weighs around 3500 pounds and trailer around 1200....that's calling everything a tad light. No pictures means it didn't happen...so here are some pics...and check my build thread later tomorrow for a video.

[racecougar]

Removed the deteriorated A-pillar drip rails on both sides of the cab to find that the A-pillars, while pitted, were still sound.





I'll weld in new drip rails once the cab is sitting upright again. Looking into using some type of rust converter/encapsulator inside the A-pillars and across the top of the windshield via wand/tube, like the "internal frame coating" that Eastwood sells. Anyone have any recommendations?

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by racecougar

I'll weld in new drip rails once the cab is sitting upright again. Looking into using some type of rust converter/encapsulator inside the A-pillars and across the top of the windshield via wand/tube, like the "internal frame coating" that Eastwood sells. Anyone have any recommendations?

Yours look like mine. I would ask Tony at 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks what he recommends. He sells replacement drip rails and he's in the business of restoring these old trucks and so he knows what works from experience. IIRC he says you can spot weld them back on or use modern automotive adhesives to hold them in place. Personally, I would use the adhesive method. The spot weld method allows water to get trapped and that's the design flaw that started the rust problem in the first place.

[racecougar]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

I would ask Tony at 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks what he recommends. He sells replacement drip rails and he's in the business of restoring these old trucks and so he knows what works from experience.

Yep, I planned on ordering a pair of repops from him so I'll be sure to ask for his opinion. I was just hoping to hear from anyone that has used a rust converter/encapsulator via wand/tube in the A-pillars and roof to see what they used.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by racecougar

Yep, I planned on ordering a pair of repops from him so I'll be sure to ask for his opinion. I was just hoping to hear from anyone that has used a rust converter/encapsulator via wand/tube in the A-pillars and roof to see what they used.

My plan is to media blast the A pillar and then seal it with epoxy primer. Or I might use POR-15 and then epoxy primer. I want to keep water out so I plan to use a modern adhesive to attach the drip rails. Before I do, I plan to check with Tony and get his advice.

[ACK]

Replaced the trailing arms, the old ones were a tad moth bitten. A huge thanks to forum member Wayno for donating his old trailing arms.

[siggyfreud]

Painted the valve covers and attached the coil packs. Still need the oil pan to come in, and need to put gaskets under the valve covers. Going to wait to install accessories until after it's in the frame.

[siggyfreud]

Won't let me edit my post above . . . so here is the fixed link to the engine pic:

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

Clean Waxed, Covered all 3 Put on jack stands On Way Tomarrow To Work in Canada For 4 Months....Duramax All Filled Too Box And Knaack Box Loaded...
I'll be Buying parts and reading in Enviy All of You

[Softpatch]

Hat's off to "swamp rat" for helping me move on........ Hope all is well.!
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Washed the truck getting myself prep for top removal to fix the rust.
I was thinking of lowering the truck but after i unloaded it I like the stance as is
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Bed looks ok so i can focus on other things leave it for now
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[Kingjasn]

Well,
I didn't actually do anything to the truck exactly...
Started making a home for the old girl so the weather doesn't do too much more damage before I can get funds together to continue restoration progress.



My Daughter just HAS to "help" with everything. I love that she is into the things I do. Mom wasn't too happy with me for this one, but I didn't show her the picture until after we were back on the ground!



still may put some kickers from the drip edge of the barn roof up to the rafters, it's just about at the limit of what 2x6's can handle. Plus, roof sheeting is 3/4" plywood... Not overdoing, just working with what was free.

[Kingjasn]

didn't have permission to upload more than 5 pics at a time, so here are the rest.

Jooniper helping again.

And a break for ice cream.

Now the yard is starting to look better, and the wife is starting to act much happier