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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
That steering wheel is not too much different from my 65 El Camino wheel when you put them side-by-side.
@raggedjim, I like the colors you picked! ![]() Last edited by 68 C10 Driver; 03-01-2024 at 05:18 PM. |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
@raggedjim:
Here is what my 65 Camino steering wheel looked like before and after I built out the base. Note where the steering wheel and steering column meet. |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
Yeap, I've been building that base up and it is just about right. I hope I can get mine to the point yours is, it's a work of art.
Amazing how similar they are! I want to find a Chevy button that will fit in the same space as the Pontiac emblem.
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
The one for the 65 El Camino should be a match.
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
I'll look into it, thanks!
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
So this weekend's main project was to install a pole barn style car port so I do not have to work on the frame in the blazing sun this year. Great product from a local builder.
First photo is the site for the car port, just next to my shed. Second photo shows the materials when delivered. Third is a little more than halfway through the process, and last photo is the completed carport. Car port is 20 x 20. This car port will also be where I park the truck. The garage will not be big enough to handle having it, my MG, and our classic Mini when it is done. |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
nice....
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
Looks great!
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
So I got out today to do some de-rusting of the frame, all the while enjoying the shade from my new car port. stripping rust off of a truck frame is not an easy task, especially when your primary weapon is a hand grinder with a wire wheel on it. Not only is it loud (had my ear protection on), but it really gets old fast. Those heavy duty wire wheels work great, but occasionally throw those wires at you. Definitely wear a face shield when doing that task.
Sprayed Rust Mort on the frame after I wire brushed it. Should not flash-rust. I will eventually use the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator and Satin Black 2k frame paint when the rust removal is done. Last edited by 68 C10 Driver; 05-06-2024 at 08:39 PM. |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
Wire wheels, I use them but I don't like them! Nice work!
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