What did you do to your truck today?

[MOJO1963GMC]

Priming a grill and prepping for paint on my '63 GMC

[Clyde65]

sadly, Not a dern thing.

[63sbssbbw]

That's awesome Kieth !!
I'd keep it shiny
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[kieth]

jocko thanks for the input, I will try making a template but the whole theme of my truck is to be stock, but just a little better than stock so it is very drivable, comfortable, and when people look at it they will say man did they really look that good back in the day. Of Course they didn't but I want to do is subtly not in your face. I will try the overlay deal but only in black to get an idea of what it will look like. Thanks, again Kieth

[66-PMD-GMC]

I wish I had an extra dash insert. I am afraid to do anything to my original gauges.
You guys are killing me with all these cool gauge ideas..
Wonder what happened to my imagination? Mabe I lost it in the 70's... LOL

Your gauges rock Keith

[tonythezeek]

made some transmission mounts for my 62. I'm still running the stock transmission but upgraded to a dropmember. at some point (waaaaaaaay down the road), will put in a newer transmission and use the transmission mount that came with the dropmember kit.

[61_FL_Apache]

Added a little more yellow today..

[jbgroby]

Fought like hell to get the front windshield in with no luck. I got the gasket in the correct way, took a bit but got in on. Seems to need to streach a bit. So after we had problems gettign the glass in, we cleaned up and reset the rubber in place had to tape up a corner to let her set overnight and hope the rubber gets used to the shape.

But even with a set of extra hand we fought and fought. Because of the curved glass we tried to put the corners in and work toward the center on the bottom, a touch of vasilene in the groove. Tommarrow we will try setting the bottom of the glass in the center bottom groove and work outward. We are having a hard problem being able to push the glass down into the channel

Anybody got any tips. I have the rope/string and was unsure if you use that all the way around the glass or just the top.

I'm about ready to pay a guy to set it, but everybody says it supposed to be easy.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Fought like hell to get the front windshield in with no luck. I got the gasket in the correct way, took a bit but got in on. Seems to need to streach a bit. So after we had problems gettign the glass in, we cleaned up and reset the rubber in place had to tape up a corner to let her set overnight and hope the rubber gets used to the shape.

But even with a set of extra hand we fought and fought. Because of the curved glass we tried to put the corners in and work toward the center on the bottom, a touch of vasilene in the groove. Tommarrow we will try setting the bottom of the glass in the center bottom groove and work outward. We are having a hard problem being able to push the glass down into the channel

Anybody got any tips. I have the rope/string and was unsure if you use that all the way around the glass or just the top. I've never heard anyone suggest doing a 60-63 is easy. Even the installers I've talked to complain about the difficulty with these models.

I'm about ready to pay a guy to set it, but everybody says it supposed to be easy.

It is easy, if you have a 64-66. I've probably installed a dozen windshields since the 1960's, and the only one I could not achieve was my 1960 GMC. If I started with the bottom, the roof lip interfered with the top of the glass and I couldn't get it to lay back to reach the cavity. I next tried resting the glass against the entire perimeter, but couldn't get it close enough to start any of the gasket over the pinch weld. It took 3 guys to do mine. Unfortunately I was at work that day so I didn't get to see how they ultimately got it finished.

I've never heard anyone suggest installing a 60-63 windshield is easy. The installers I've spoken to universally complained about how miserable these are to deal with.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Fought like hell to get the front windshield in with no luck. I got the gasket in the correct way, took a bit but got in on. Seems to need to streach a bit. So after we had problems gettign the glass in, we cleaned up and reset the rubber in place had to tape up a corner to let her set overnight and hope the rubber gets used to the shape.

But even with a set of extra hand we fought and fought. Because of the curved glass we tried to put the corners in and work toward the center on the bottom, a touch of vasilene in the groove. Tommarrow we will try setting the bottom of the glass in the center bottom groove and work outward. We are having a hard problem being able to push the glass down into the channel

Anybody got any tips. I have the rope/string and was unsure if you use that all the way around the glass or just the top.

I'm about ready to pay a guy to set it, but everybody says it supposed to be easy.

Get that Vaseline off that gasket ASAP.
Teflon or silicon based grease should be the only lube (if any at all) that touches rubber.
Petroleum based greases such as Vaseline will attack and break down rubber.
Just an FYI.

[jbgroby]

Thanks I wipe the viseolene off tomm. I thinking that that gasket my just be too old I got it before Katrina and although it has been in a bog, I just wondering if I need or order a new one, errrrrr.

[jbgroby]

Ok After spending the last hours serching the net I found this post off the site.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361190

According to the 2nd. post it says to mount the rubber to the glass FIRST then fit it to the frame. We'll try that tomm.

Thank goodness I have not monted the doors. Another tip was to call safelite auto glass they may install it? If all else fails I'll try them.

Jake

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Thanks I wipe the viseolene off tomm. I thinking that that gasket my just be too old I got it before Katrina and although it has been in a bog, I just wondering if I need or order a new one, errrrrr.

Since both Vaseline and rubber are both petroleum products, the vaseline will start breaking down the rubber right away.
Hate to see you have to buy a new one.

[61_FL_Apache]

I have done the rope trick with other windows just not one of these. I also used soapy water to help get it in. Just be careful.
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[1966Stepside]

Finished off the front suspension.

[fryer1979]

Don't have any project progress, but I have been driving my '65 daily now for a couple weeks since the ignition switch in my Blazer took a dump. To and from work, around town for errands, and to the shop and back for other projects, she has been running great with no issues or complaints. Oh, I did put new wiper blades on her yesterday, guess that counts.

[steverino66]

Got the wood cut down for the bed - am still in the process of cutting all those stinking edge grooves!
I think I'll go with natural finish on the white oak, it really brings out the grain.

[Byronic]

Painted the letters. I'ts a little detail but I like it.
Before

After

[markeb01]

IMO it looks much better with the letters painted. Nice touch.

[61_FL_Apache]

Originally Posted by markeb01

IMO it looks much better with the letters painted. Nice touch.

My daughter did mine not long ago and it does look much better. Last time it was done, it was with a Sharpie

[Scot_Douglas]

Fired my truck up for the first time with the new engine.

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...=VIDEO0026.mp4

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

Fired my truck up for the first time with the new engine.

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...=VIDEO0026.mp4

Sweet! At first I thought it was bird powered

[Scot_Douglas]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Sweet! At first I thought it was bird powered

I notice that too. Must have been the tweeters I have on the shelf that are waiting for installation.

[pdxhall]

More grinding and grinding and grinding away the rust and crud....wish I would have been able to take this frame to a sandblaster but I have more time than money right now so I keep grinding and grinding....

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

Fired my truck up for the first time with the new engine.

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...=VIDEO0026.mp4

I am going to be rolling through Howell on my way back to Arizona later this month. Have personal business in the U.P., Flint and Fowlerville. Would like to check out the ride.