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**CC69Rat** · 10-02-2012, 04:34 PM

That steering wheel looks (looked) familiar

The blue one came off my old blue stepper..

VA72C10 · 10-02-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

That steering wheel looks (looked) familiar

The blue one came off my old blue stepper..

I used that one for mock up to see how i'd like a stock wheel...didn't paint that one though because I really like the patina on it as is for a blue truck or interior...

I have two other 67 wheels (after selling one this week) so I picked the nicest other one I had to paint it...it was actually fawn at one point but had glossy red painted over it at some point (not well) so there were runs/chips in it...tried to strip but it was going to take the fawn off too...

hgs_notes · 10-02-2012, 04:51 PM

I use Krylon now instead of rustoleum. They also have a rust preventer one but dries in minutes, not days.

VA72C10 · 10-02-2012, 04:56 PM

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I use Krylon now instead of rustoleum. They also have a rust preventer one but dries in minutes, not days.

thanks, I have used some krylon but really like the hammered finish rustoleum for frames...

I will say on satin black I Really like the krylon sheen so on future projects I'll definitely go that route...easy enough to pick up from Wally world...scary thing is...I have TWO of them within 5 minutes of my house....and I believe 8 of them within a half hour...almost getting like McDonalds

Probably would have used Krylon on this one but I had some leftover cans of rustoleum from my shoestring build...

Xeen · 10-02-2012, 05:23 PM

How is the metal repair comming along, can we see some pictures of your progress so far?

Rusbuilt · 10-02-2012, 05:23 PM

Moving right along!! Loving your progress!

VA72C10 · 10-02-2012, 05:26 PM

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How is the metal repair comming along, can we see some pictures of your progress so far?

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Moving right along!! Loving your progress!

Thanks, pouring rain right now so pictures might have to hold off...also...I'm at the library

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 02:19 AM

Thanks to bmerdoc the rear swap is almost complete and the engine has its' flywheel...got our first look at the stance....and....

It was a MUGGY night....I really appreciate Nick's help.
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Xeen · 10-03-2012, 02:40 AM

Wait im confused you swapped a 6 lug for another 6 lug?

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 02:54 AM

Yes...the old one had like 456 gears in it....this is a 307 or 323....was great on the highway....plus has all new wheel cylinders, brake lines, shoes, etc on it...
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Xeen · 10-03-2012, 03:02 AM

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Yes...the old one had like 456 gears in it....this is a 307 or 323....was great on the highway....plus has all new wheel cylinders, brake lines, shoes, etc on it...
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Holy smokes 456 gears! That thing would have been a tire burner

I understand now, you dont want a drag strip gear for a parts truck it makes total sense, I just wish I would have known it had a 456 gear in it because then I wouldnt have asked the question in the first place.

Oh I'm always up late, I'm a night owl.

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 02:57 AM

Plus, I'm running the original 6 lug steelies with caps. Also the rear is slightly wider so the wheels aren't too far tucked in looking for my liking....earlier narrower rears are nice for running deep dish rims, but not with stock wheels

If I ever switch to 5 lug I will either do conversion axles....or more likely I will swap in a complete 5 lug posi rear.
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VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 02:59 AM

Btw.....great expression bmerdoc....just noticed that

And what are you doing up so late?

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BMERDOC · 10-03-2012, 08:12 PM

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Btw.....great expression bmerdoc....just noticed that

And what are you doing up so late?

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I didn't think you caught that! I tossed and turned until 4 in the morning! I had a busy mind and couldn't sleep. I'm working on 3 hours of sleep today.

Glad to see the trans 'member came and and good thing its not raw...one less thing to paint! Cross your fingers that engine/trans installation goes smoothly!

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 09:06 PM

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Just 9 days to go before the meet, it's time to break out the Superman suit

Some dirty shop clothes will have to do

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I didn't think you caught that! I tossed and turned until 4 in the morning! I had a busy mind and couldn't sleep. I'm working on 3 hours of sleep today.

Glad to see the trans 'member came and and good thing its not raw...one less thing to paint! Cross your fingers that engine/trans installation goes smoothly!

Sorry you couldn't sleep....thinking of bagging your truck weren't you?

Speaking of the engine/trans install...I sent you a text

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VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 10:40 AM

I haven't pulled the rear or anything but the previous owner told me he couldn't drive it on the highway and around town it was screaming so I had to assume big gears....plus, I wasn't having any success selling my longbed frame as a roller and knowing it had all new components in the rear and knowing I was going to take the rear apart to add lowering blocks, shock relocators, and paint everything individually anyways, it just made sense to swap...
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VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 12:23 PM

Finally!
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VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 12:44 PM

Nick has offered to come over Sunday to help medrop the engine in....I have a lot of work to do to get ready

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brn agn · 10-03-2012, 05:44 PM

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Nick has offered to come over Sunday to help medrop the engine in....I have a lot of work to do to get ready

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Sounds like good motivation! If I was closer, I would stop in to swing a wrench too.

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 05:52 PM

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Sounds like good motivation! If I was closer, I would stop in to swing a wrench too.

Thanks, I know a few guys on here that would....a great group of guys on this board!

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Rusbuilt · 10-03-2012, 12:46 PM

Awesome man! You're gonna be driving it in no time!

**CC69Rat** · 10-03-2012, 02:37 PM

You might need some springs in there bubba ? ..

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 02:58 PM

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You might need some springs in there bubba ? ..

And shock mounts, and trac bar mounts, and shocks....

It's got the new invisisprings

Funny thing is it should go even lower once I gag it and notch it.

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Awesome man! You're gonna be driving it in no time!

Thanks, sure hope so

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Xeen · 10-03-2012, 07:50 PM

Just 9 days to go before the meet, it's time to break out the Superman suit

VA72C10 · 10-03-2012, 09:04 PM

Dimpled the frame for ps earlier....also working on the trac bar and shock mount install...

Put my battery on the charger and it's already reading 12.5 so I'm not going to charge it....I have it handy if needed but should be good to start up....
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10-02-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck That steering wheel looks (looked) familiar The blue one came off my old blue stepper.. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-02-2012, 04:51 PM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I use Krylon now instead of rustoleum. They also have a rust preventer one but dries in minutes, not days. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-02-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck How is the metal repair comming along, can we see some pictures of your progress so far? __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-02-2012, 05:23 PM	#6
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Moving right along!! Loving your progress! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-03-2012, 02:19 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Thanks to bmerdoc the rear swap is almost complete and the engine has its' flywheel...got our first look at the stance....and.... It was a MUGGY night....I really appreciate Nick's help. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 02:40 AM	#9
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Wait im confused you swapped a 6 lug for another 6 lug? __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-03-2012, 02:54 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Yes...the old one had like 456 gears in it....this is a 307 or 323....was great on the highway....plus has all new wheel cylinders, brake lines, shoes, etc on it... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 02:57 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Plus, I'm running the original 6 lug steelies with caps. Also the rear is slightly wider so the wheels aren't too far tucked in looking for my liking....earlier narrower rears are nice for running deep dish rims, but not with stock wheels If I ever switch to 5 lug I will either do conversion axles....or more likely I will swap in a complete 5 lug posi rear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 02:59 AM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Btw.....great expression bmerdoc....just noticed that And what are you doing up so late? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 10:40 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I haven't pulled the rear or anything but the previous owner told me he couldn't drive it on the highway and around town it was screaming so I had to assume big gears....plus, I wasn't having any success selling my longbed frame as a roller and knowing it had all new components in the rear and knowing I was going to take the rear apart to add lowering blocks, shock relocators, and paint everything individually anyways, it just made sense to swap... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 12:23 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Finally! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 12:44 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Nick has offered to come over Sunday to help medrop the engine in....I have a lot of work to do to get ready Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2012, 12:46 PM	#21
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Awesome man! You're gonna be driving it in no time! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-03-2012, 02:37 PM	#22
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck You might need some springs in there bubba ? .. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-03-2012, 07:50 PM	#24
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Just 9 days to go before the meet, it's time to break out the Superman suit __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build



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10-03-2012, 09:04 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Dimpled the frame for ps earlier....also working on the trac bar and shock mount install... Put my battery on the charger and it's already reading 12.5 so I'm not going to charge it....I have it handy if needed but should be good to start up.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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