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Surfdaddy · 07-17-2011, 11:55 AM

I installed the rechromed grill and emblems, new seat, petronix ignition. I then drove it about 50 miles around town and my Kids REALLY liked it. Though I still ahve to figure out how to get the crop out of the vent boxes

**RoyL** · 07-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Installed 3 inch lowering springs in the rear of the Suburban. Front was lowered previously, but the rear was left stock.
BEFORE:

AFTER:

Definitely lowered the rear, maybe not the 3 inches, but makes her more balanced now. Can't believe that's the best before picture I have . .

iehotrod · 07-17-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfdaddy

I installed the rechromed grill and emblems, new seat, petronix ignition. I then drove it about 50 miles around town and my Kids REALLY liked it. Though I still ahve to figure out how to get the crop out of the vent boxes

Love the new seat. where did you purchase the material? did you order just the cover?

A.T. RockDriller · 07-17-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfdaddy

I installed the rechromed grill and emblems, new seat, petronix ignition. I then drove it about 50 miles around town and my Kids REALLY liked it. Though I still ahve to figure out how to get the crop out of the vent boxes

Shoot, I'm sure partial to the early GMC's.
That looks great.
As far as the carp in the vent boxes.....mine loosened up (and went up up my wifes skirt) at around 70 mph.
That happened shortly after I R & R'd the vent doors for new gaskets and paint.

karlbenz · 07-17-2011, 03:52 PM

put a 68 camaro 3 core radiator in my truck today. gotta redo the battery box now

towersddg9 · 07-17-2011, 05:10 PM

rebuilt brake pedal asmbly, ran the rear wire's to the tank and rear tail lights, American Autowire Kit (excellent kit) Need to decide on paint color

Surfdaddy · 07-17-2011, 06:28 PM

I ordered the material fro SMC in Portland (though I have been trying to get some closer) and had a upolstery shop copy the pattern from the stock seat using boat soft material same pattern and color as the OEm but softer. The orig seat was in good/ great shape except the foam was gone. I knew if I repadded the seat the fabric would tear in 3 months and I would have to start over so I just bit the bullet and did it now.

65Gregg · 07-17-2011, 06:43 PM

I pulled my hood and started cleaning 46 years of crud an grime off ot the underside getting it ready to paint. I plan on running the turn signal wires under the inner structure to clean up the looks a little bit.

CaptHutch66 · 07-17-2011, 07:25 PM

Got the motor together finally! Should start putting the truck back together this week!

**pdxhall** · 07-17-2011, 07:30 PM

That's one fine looking engine you've got there Hutch. What exhaust manifolds are those?

CaptHutch66 · 07-17-2011, 09:00 PM

They are the castiron "Tru Flo" Rams Horn exhaust (Speedwaymotors.com), ceramic coated in aircraft silver which is dang near chrome! They came out alot better than I expected! Thanks, Hutch

karlbenz · 07-17-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptHutch66

They are the castiron "Tru Flo" Rams Horn exhaust (Speedwaymotors.com), ceramic coated in aircraft silver which is dang near chrome! They came out alot better than I expected! Thanks, Hutch

them things are flippin sharp

firefighter736 · 07-17-2011, 10:46 PM

Spent all day today blocking 85% of the truck today. Maybe ready for paint by the weekend!

iehotrod · 07-17-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter736

Spent all day today blocking 85% of the truck today. Maybe ready for paint by the weekend!

Looks like you have some cool projects in the back ground.

losthope · 07-17-2011, 11:48 PM

no pictures yet but last week had my new 66 towed from the sellers house to my pops house where i had the motor from my wrecked 65 and dropped it in ,and today had it towed home...pretty interesting hopping around with a cast on my leg putting the motor in, always took being able to walk for granted

firefighter736 · 07-18-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by iehotrod

Looks like you have some cool projects in the back ground.

Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) not my projects. One of my good friends is Letting me work in his shop sice I don't have any place that is covered. The two trucks you see are a 36 GMC and a 54 Chevy
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CaptHutch66 · 07-18-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by karlbenz

them things are flippin sharp

Here's what they looked like bfore the ceramic

61_FL_Apache · 07-18-2011, 10:11 AM

New radiator overflow can.

kieth · 07-19-2011, 09:30 AM

got the bed on the truck, getting the front fenders, rear fenders, grille, and a few odd other parts ready to paint. Might take her to the exhaust shop this week..........

pictures suck, will get it outside within the next week:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...847485_jMGW2sQ

fryer1979 · 07-20-2011, 02:38 AM

Well, I looked at it when I dropped off a load of parts at the shop.

Trying to get the house cleaned out for a party this weekend, and after working on replacing floors it is quite a mess. Oh well, hopefully a week or two from now I can get back on the pickup.

kf4jfk · 07-20-2011, 11:25 PM

I got to play while the wife was away!

I installed a new speedo cable and figured out other reasons why my speedo didn't work. Installed new wiper arms and blades and finally installed new window anti-rattle kit for both doors. I definitely enjoy working on my newly acquired bucket. ('64 GMC Long Fleet)

Max1775 · 07-20-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

New radiator overflow can.

That's the best use of an energy drink I've seen yet!
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daverod · 07-21-2011, 09:46 AM

Lakeside your paint is coming along. Looks good. See ya in awhile.

kieth · 07-21-2011, 01:30 PM

Found a good gmc tailgate, got the rear fenderwells painted, just set them in the bed for now until the dry overnight. installed passenger side rear view mirror (boy that was a trick) my arm still hurts. working on rear lights, it is getting closer......

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...185190_7gSSnFJ

**joedoh** · 07-21-2011, 02:17 PM

picked up the airride stuff for a song, thanks to a good friend.

07-17-2011, 11:55 AM	#3426
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I installed the rechromed grill and emblems, new seat, petronix ignition. I then drove it about 50 miles around town and my Kids REALLY liked it. Though I still ahve to figure out how to get the crop out of the vent boxes Attached Images __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

07-17-2011, 12:42 PM	#3427
RoyL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HSV, AL Posts: 292	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed 3 inch lowering springs in the rear of the Suburban. Front was lowered previously, but the rear was left stock. BEFORE: AFTER: Definitely lowered the rear, maybe not the 3 inches, but makes her more balanced now. Can't believe that's the best before picture I have . . __________________ 1965 Suburban Waiting on Time and Money

07-17-2011, 03:52 PM	#3430
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 525	Re: What did you do to your truck today? put a 68 camaro 3 core radiator in my truck today. gotta redo the battery box now

07-17-2011, 05:10 PM	#3431
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? rebuilt brake pedal asmbly, ran the rear wire's to the tank and rear tail lights, American Autowire Kit (excellent kit) Need to decide on paint color Attached Images

07-17-2011, 06:28 PM	#3432
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I ordered the material fro SMC in Portland (though I have been trying to get some closer) and had a upolstery shop copy the pattern from the stock seat using boat soft material same pattern and color as the OEm but softer. The orig seat was in good/ great shape except the foam was gone. I knew if I repadded the seat the fabric would tear in 3 months and I would have to start over so I just bit the bullet and did it now. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

07-17-2011, 06:43 PM	#3433
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I pulled my hood and started cleaning 46 years of crud an grime off ot the underside getting it ready to paint. I plan on running the turn signal wires under the inner structure to clean up the looks a little bit. Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

07-17-2011, 07:25 PM	#3434
CaptHutch66 Ooops! Wonder what that costs? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sharpsburg, Ga Posts: 118	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the motor together finally! Should start putting the truck back together this week! Attached Images __________________ Hutch.....Metro Atl Fireman 29 years 1952 GMC 228 w/4spd Hydra Matic (SOLD) 1966 GMC stepside Shrtbed...350 w/Turbo 350 auto

07-17-2011, 07:30 PM	#3435
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,080	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That's one fine looking engine you've got there Hutch. What exhaust manifolds are those?

07-17-2011, 09:00 PM	#3436
CaptHutch66 Ooops! Wonder what that costs? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sharpsburg, Ga Posts: 118	Re: What did you do to your truck today? They are the castiron "Tru Flo" Rams Horn exhaust (Speedwaymotors.com), ceramic coated in aircraft silver which is dang near chrome! They came out alot better than I expected! Thanks, Hutch __________________ Hutch.....Metro Atl Fireman 29 years 1952 GMC 228 w/4spd Hydra Matic (SOLD) 1966 GMC stepside Shrtbed...350 w/Turbo 350 auto

07-17-2011, 10:46 PM	#3438
firefighter736 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Floyd/Salem VA Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent all day today blocking 85% of the truck today. Maybe ready for paint by the weekend! Last edited by firefighter736; 07-17-2011 at 11:04 PM.

07-17-2011, 11:48 PM	#3440
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? no pictures yet but last week had my new 66 towed from the sellers house to my pops house where i had the motor from my wrecked 65 and dropped it in ,and today had it towed home...pretty interesting hopping around with a cast on my leg putting the motor in, always took being able to walk for granted __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

07-18-2011, 10:11 AM	#3443
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? New radiator overflow can. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

07-19-2011, 09:30 AM	#3444
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got the bed on the truck, getting the front fenders, rear fenders, grille, and a few odd other parts ready to paint. Might take her to the exhaust shop this week.......... pictures suck, will get it outside within the next week: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...847485_jMGW2sQ

07-20-2011, 02:38 AM	#3445
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well, I looked at it when I dropped off a load of parts at the shop. Trying to get the house cleaned out for a party this weekend, and after working on replacing floors it is quite a mess. Oh well, hopefully a week or two from now I can get back on the pickup.

07-20-2011, 11:25 PM	#3446
kf4jfk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 48	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got to play while the wife was away! I installed a new speedo cable and figured out other reasons why my speedo didn't work. Installed new wiper arms and blades and finally installed new window anti-rattle kit for both doors. I definitely enjoy working on my newly acquired bucket. ('64 GMC Long Fleet)



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07-21-2011, 09:46 AM	#3448
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lakeside your paint is coming along. Looks good. See ya in awhile. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

07-21-2011, 01:30 PM	#3449
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Found a good gmc tailgate, got the rear fenderwells painted, just set them in the bed for now until the dry overnight. installed passenger side rear view mirror (boy that was a trick) my arm still hurts. working on rear lights, it is getting closer...... http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...185190_7gSSnFJ

07-21-2011, 02:17 PM	#3450
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: What did you do to your truck today? picked up the airride stuff for a song, thanks to a good friend. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

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