What did you do to your truck today part III - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pimpston65** · 12-19-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryPirate

okay, I've been thinking about doing something like this. Where did you find the instructions to set this up?

youtube. its easy. 1 big plastic bucket, 6' soild copper rod,1 manual battery charger, 1 piece of wood or plastic to suspend parts, and i used a heater duct spliter from homedepot, (4)2' rebar, i used a "cradle" mild steel it was in the same area as rebar, crazy thing it fits the spliter perfect as a hanging badket handle, (2) 1' mild steel coat hanger dia. works to make the hanging hooks, turn on watch it remove rust!!! watch youtube it explains it better...

TJ's Chevy · 12-19-2014, 04:58 PM

Picked up my engine from the shop today!

LVPhotos · 12-19-2014, 05:32 PM

Another box down. Blue sparkle wheel to stick with '60s theme.

LVPhotos · 12-19-2014, 07:15 PM

Going through boxes, here is my original mirror. 8.25"x5.25"

Monte's62 · 12-19-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Another box down. Blue sparkle wheel to stick with '60s theme.

LV, please, please, please put those salt flats on the front to see what the matching set looks like. I know it's gonna look great and I plan to run them on one of my trucks. Anyway, just kidding, I know you have a lot to do but I think I'm almost as excited as you are.

Grizz1963 · 12-20-2014, 11:04 AM

Small update.

Done nothing except move stuff around in the garage yesterday.

Today Nicola and I refitted the kitchen, which we have not been able to use since the flood and ceiling issue in September.
Glen, our plasterer and decorator finished downstairs yesterday ( He gets a house key and works between big jobs, but it means a substantial saving that can be used elsewhere but the house is upside down for longer) I was also helping him yesterday.

Today I tried a single 6 fin oil heater in the spray booth area for almost 3 hours....... Made no difference, but I suspect my gas panel heater or the gas blower type heater will make a difference.

I found out yesterday that Walmart in Texas had Chevy C10 Short Fleetside models in stock, so asked Bret to get Martin and I each one as want to custom match the paint on them to whatever we do to our trucks. Mine will be a bit easier, as it's a Short Fleet, but he has a Long Fleet, at least he will be able to get the colour matched to his paint.

They are currently Blue, but that can be changed.

Andy, and his blue gang in Bret's garage have offered to look after the trucks for us till we collect them in October in exchange for storage fees. Seems he has an eye on a restored truck for him and the boyos.

20141219_182307 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Also got great news yesterday from my contract manager yesterday to say the travel vouchers I had been awarded were not limited to one company, which means I can really look for the best deal possible.

Ideally what we need is someone who works in the airline industry, who can get us a free upgrade to business class or a significant discount (I flew business class last year and it was rather good

)
My wife works for a large company that has a travel company and we can get at least 10% off from them! which means steak, in stead of burgers one day.

Grizz1963 · 12-20-2014, 03:58 PM

In the mean time.....!

The Narrator has said that Andy needs to "just wait a minute" he knows the letter of the law, and extortionate storage fees cannot be tolerated......

We have an enforcer here.

In other news, being the "Media Whore" that I am, the truck has had its first 4 page article published in the January 2015 edition of "Classic Van and Pickup" magazine.

That's all for now folks, thanks for checking

Slow Build · 12-20-2014, 07:05 PM

That magazine cover gave me an 80's flashback.

Congrats on the cool magazine spread. I'd like to read it.

**DPowers** · 12-20-2014, 08:12 PM

Took the trash off today in mine.

Grizz1963 · 12-23-2014, 06:10 PM

Been on leave for 5 days, been busy every day, but not done much to the truck.

Today was another day like that, but again, I was busy the whole day.

Managed to start on the truck after unpacking the inside, and tool box, as well as removing it and the rear mat.

Got the grinder out...... always a good way to start a restoration.

Ground off all the barsteward side trim clips that I had not managed to tear off before.

Followed by using a lovely step-drill bit that Ta2Don sent me earlier this year, to remove all the rivets from the tonneau cover studs.

Leaving me with this lot.

At this point I would love to refit some new studs and get a new cover made up, to the same standard as the one coming off the truck.

After this I just oiled up all the nuts n bolts I may be addressing tomorrow around the front end.

**pimpston65** · 12-23-2014, 08:04 PM

bled a little from a scalp laceration, darn restoration in tight spots and stray screws. use this to stop the bleeding.

BigDan3131 · 12-23-2014, 11:00 PM

I got a great deal on parts for my build. A set of Dolphin gauges that will work in my stock dash for fifty bucks and a nearly new 650DP Demon Carb with 4 corner idle for one fifty, it will work perfectly on my 4.8L turbo motor.
Actual work on the truck...Got the lower panels sprayed in undercoating and the frame, its sprayed in a tight pattern so it looks more like a factory coating. I made the final adjustments to where the silver stripe will be.

CRGRS 66 · 12-24-2014, 01:25 PM

To all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year!!!

**Micmac** · 12-24-2014, 03:58 PM

Merry Christmas from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Grizz1963 · 12-25-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Micmac

Merry Christmas from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Hey Pete !!!

Good to see you here.

Merry Christmas to you guys too.

grubsster · 12-26-2014, 09:09 PM

Went out for a drive to Pisgah covered bridge near Asheboro N.C. Was a great time.

**Micmac** · 12-26-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Hey Pete !!!

Good to see you here.

Merry Christmas to you guys too.

Hey Rian, I've been on here since 2007 just don't post much . I learn a lot here for sure!

LVPhotos · 12-26-2014, 10:22 PM

Removed hood, dog house, engine, transmission. Dropped crossmember.

chevy_mike · 12-26-2014, 10:32 PM

No pics but I finally installed my CPP heavy duty rear dropped springs and Bilstein shocks on the Panel. Heck, got start somewhere on getting back on this Panel "project".

Bare64 · 12-26-2014, 10:52 PM

Installed Electric Choke on this small block, how that dude in New York State ever started this thing in the winter dumbfounds me. Easy start's for the win!

64chevtruck · 12-27-2014, 12:44 AM

Dreamed of turning my truck into a steam roller.....

ls60apache · 12-27-2014, 08:18 PM

made up and installed some fuel lines and fuel filter

64shortbox · 12-27-2014, 09:46 PM

Nice sanitary job there on your installation!

ls60apache · 12-28-2014, 12:07 AM

thank you!

Grizz1963 · 12-28-2014, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 64chevtruck

Dreamed of turning my truck into a steam roller.....

Love these pics....... I would caption them "Ambition"

12-19-2014, 04:58 PM	#277
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Picked up my engine from the shop today! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-19-2014, 05:32 PM	#278
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Another box down. Blue sparkle wheel to stick with '60s theme. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-19-2014, 07:15 PM	#279
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Going through boxes, here is my original mirror. 8.25"x5.25" Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-20-2014, 11:04 AM	#281
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Small update. Done nothing except move stuff around in the garage yesterday. Today Nicola and I refitted the kitchen, which we have not been able to use since the flood and ceiling issue in September. Glen, our plasterer and decorator finished downstairs yesterday ( He gets a house key and works between big jobs, but it means a substantial saving that can be used elsewhere but the house is upside down for longer) I was also helping him yesterday. Today I tried a single 6 fin oil heater in the spray booth area for almost 3 hours....... Made no difference, but I suspect my gas panel heater or the gas blower type heater will make a difference. I found out yesterday that Walmart in Texas had Chevy C10 Short Fleetside models in stock, so asked Bret to get Martin and I each one as want to custom match the paint on them to whatever we do to our trucks. Mine will be a bit easier, as it's a Short Fleet, but he has a Long Fleet, at least he will be able to get the colour matched to his paint. They are currently Blue, but that can be changed. Andy, and his blue gang in Bret's garage have offered to look after the trucks for us till we collect them in October in exchange for storage fees. Seems he has an eye on a restored truck for him and the boyos. 20141219_182307 by bjohnson388, on Flickr Also got great news yesterday from my contract manager yesterday to say the travel vouchers I had been awarded were not limited to one company, which means I can really look for the best deal possible. Ideally what we need is someone who works in the airline industry, who can get us a free upgrade to business class or a significant discount (I flew business class last year and it was rather good ) My wife works for a large company that has a travel company and we can get at least 10% off from them! which means steak, in stead of burgers one day. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-20-2014, 03:58 PM	#282
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III In the mean time.....! The Narrator has said that Andy needs to "just wait a minute" he knows the letter of the law, and extortionate storage fees cannot be tolerated...... We have an enforcer here. In other news, being the "Media Whore" that I am, the truck has had its first 4 page article published in the January 2015 edition of "Classic Van and Pickup" magazine. That's all for now folks, thanks for checking __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-20-2014, 07:05 PM	#283
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III That magazine cover gave me an 80's flashback. Congrats on the cool magazine spread. I'd like to read it. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

12-20-2014, 08:12 PM	#284
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Took the trash off today in mine. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

12-23-2014, 06:10 PM	#285
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Been on leave for 5 days, been busy every day, but not done much to the truck. Today was another day like that, but again, I was busy the whole day. Managed to start on the truck after unpacking the inside, and tool box, as well as removing it and the rear mat. Got the grinder out...... always a good way to start a restoration. Ground off all the barsteward side trim clips that I had not managed to tear off before. Followed by using a lovely step-drill bit that Ta2Don sent me earlier this year, to remove all the rivets from the tonneau cover studs. Leaving me with this lot. At this point I would love to refit some new studs and get a new cover made up, to the same standard as the one coming off the truck. After this I just oiled up all the nuts n bolts I may be addressing tomorrow around the front end. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-23-2014, 08:04 PM	#286
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III bled a little from a scalp laceration, darn restoration in tight spots and stray screws. use this to stop the bleeding. Attached Images

12-23-2014, 11:00 PM	#287
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I got a great deal on parts for my build. A set of Dolphin gauges that will work in my stock dash for fifty bucks and a nearly new 650DP Demon Carb with 4 corner idle for one fifty, it will work perfectly on my 4.8L turbo motor. Actual work on the truck...Got the lower panels sprayed in undercoating and the frame, its sprayed in a tight pattern so it looks more like a factory coating. I made the final adjustments to where the silver stripe will be. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

12-24-2014, 01:25 PM	#288
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III To all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year!!! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

12-24-2014, 03:58 PM	#289
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 512	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Merry Christmas from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

12-26-2014, 09:09 PM	#291
grubsster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: N.C. Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Went out for a drive to Pisgah covered bridge near Asheboro N.C. Was a great time. Attached Images

12-26-2014, 10:22 PM	#293
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Removed hood, dog house, engine, transmission. Dropped crossmember. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-26-2014, 10:32 PM	#294
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III No pics but I finally installed my CPP heavy duty rear dropped springs and Bilstein shocks on the Panel. Heck, got start somewhere on getting back on this Panel "project". __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...



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12-26-2014, 10:52 PM	#295
Bare64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ringgold, GA Posts: 53	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Installed Electric Choke on this small block, how that dude in New York State ever started this thing in the winter dumbfounds me. Easy start's for the win!

12-27-2014, 12:44 AM	#296
64chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rochester Wa. Posts: 395	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Dreamed of turning my truck into a steam roller..... Attached Images __________________ 64 C10 Fleetside LB 4 Sp/292 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602438 70 GMC 1500 Fleetside LB 3OT/350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post6767983 76 GMC CCLB Dually Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691612 79 GMC 3500 Fleetside LB 454/400 90 Suburban Silverado 4x4 350/700R4 97 1500 Cheyenne Short Fleet 350/5sp

12-27-2014, 08:18 PM	#297
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III made up and installed some fuel lines and fuel filter

12-27-2014, 09:46 PM	#298
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Nice sanitary job there on your installation!

12-28-2014, 12:07 AM	#299
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III thank you!

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