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**pdxhall** · 10-14-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Rolled her out and blew all the dust out of the garage with a backpack blower.

That's great!

That's exactly what I use my leaf blower for.

niterider65 · 10-15-2011, 12:31 AM

Thats the quick and easy way of getting the dust out of the shop. and I dont have to wait on the compresser to build up pressure

markeb01 · 10-15-2011, 08:05 PM

Still debating whether or not to remove the factory door mirrors and go back to the peep mirror I started using around 1970. It's a lot of work filling the holes and repairing the paint for something that doesn't need to be done at all. The peep mirror sure looks better though and I like that it's much less vulnerable since it tucks in tight against the body.

jonzcustomshop · 10-15-2011, 08:13 PM

just about finished up the engine/suspension swap in my wifes 63, it now has a pontiac 455,a th 350, and an 87 suburban 5 lug disc cross member...

markeb01 · 10-15-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

just about finished up the engine/suspension swap in my wifes 63, it now has a pontiac 455,a th 350, and an 87 suburban 5 lug disc cross member...

Looking forward to photos of that engine swap. Sounds like a great choice.

crazyj chevy · 10-15-2011, 09:25 PM

pulled the heater out of the truck and see wy it dose not work. it is completly full of a mouse nest and now im looking for a heater because i sandblasted all the parts and painted them but they still smell like there was a mouse in them if you know what i mean!

**LSXTravis** · 10-15-2011, 09:40 PM

I met a guy and bought a 12 bolt 5x5 lug rear end for the 1965 C10 I am going to start restoring soon. Getting the right parts takes time and effort in order to get your truck built to your specifications.

jonathan-m · 10-15-2011, 11:56 PM

Today I took the truck out to do some hiking.

Tomorrow evening I've got a little date, so I washed the old girl inside and out. Paints a little wacky, sure, but at least she'll be clean and presentable haha.

niterider65 · 10-16-2011, 01:32 AM

did a a little cleanin parts to get ready for rebuilding

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niterider65 · 10-16-2011, 01:45 AM

**pdxhall** · 10-16-2011, 07:37 PM

Separation! My son and his friends came over today and lifted the body off the frame for me. All I had to do was supervise.

Now I can finish up the frame and then attack the body work.

A.T. RockDriller · 10-16-2011, 10:50 PM

Happy times....hall.

If there's anything you need, I'd be pleased to show up an' lend you a hand.

(that aint yer cue to say..Bring your DA an some 220 grit stickies an take care of sanding the inside top of my cab)

I'm glad yer boys took care of your light work.....

**pdxhall** · 10-17-2011, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the offer Less. It looks like you've got your hands full with your projects. Same offer back at you. If you need some help with anything, give me a hollar. You tellin me you don't like that upside down sanding? LOL I'm hoping I can get the cab on it's back or somethiing before I get to that point. I'm getting to old for all that bending and twisting. It just kicks my ass.

thebatii · 10-17-2011, 01:10 AM

Im begining to think this truck is cursed.....

I fix one thing and something else goes north, However today I think I may have won the battle. After fixing the leaking speedo cable and checking all the trans lines. I think I got it to stop bleeding all over my driveway.

I then moved on to the running off the battery issue and put a new regulator on at which point it still wouldn't charge the system.
So after taking a little break 2-3 hours......... I rewired the alternator and bingo we now have 14.2 v to the battery .....I hate wiring issues.

So all in all it was a good day even thought it looked like the truck was eatting me alive most of the day. lol

Rich 5150 69 · 10-17-2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebatii

Im begining to think this truck is cursed.....

I fix one thing and something else goes north

So all in all it was a good day even thought it looked like the truck was eatting me alive most of the day. lol

These trucks are fun huh, hey once you get all the po junk fixed they are reliable...how`d you make out on the starter issue..?

losthope · 10-17-2011, 02:05 AM

not today but saturday! went to the local car show "Mala Noche" 1st annual, I rode in with "glendale" and another car club member in their mopars.Got to see the local guys and their c10's and met "GGinferno" for the first time which was cool!Was a great show hope it happens next year. Didnt take alot of pic's but here's some:

The local boys:

"Glendales" 51 plymouth:

Another club members 50 dodge:

Good friend Jhonnys 38 bomb and my dad's green 51 dodge:

A.T. RockDriller · 10-17-2011, 02:10 AM

Nice....Timmy

Looks like a great day.

Rich 5150 69 · 10-17-2011, 02:12 AM

Tim your dad`s 51 looks good, I learned to drive in a `49 dodge...that was in `61...memories...

thebatii · 10-17-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

These trucks are fun huh, hey once you get all the po junk fixed they are reliable...how`d you make out on the starter issue..?

Rich I just threw the old starter in with the all thread and didnt even jb welt the back of the broken off threads and shim the broke side with a large washer and bolted it up!!! I did make a 1/4 L bracket for the front of it (from the starter to the block just off the dip stick bolt) so that it would't twist on me and works like a charm....even when it get a little warm from the headers.
Just need to get the timing lowered ...but another day

have a blessed one
thanks for asking

Chvyman1975 · 10-18-2011, 12:00 AM

Finally got around to lowering the torsion bars on the Mistress and rolled her outside to get a glimpse of the new ride height. Over the weekend got the 327 fired up and got to hear the gear drive whining. Sounds sweet I will post a video of it running as soon as I figure out how to get it off my phone....lol

smilts60 · 10-19-2011, 04:30 AM

Finaly got back to work on the ole girl.. got as far as I could by myself with removing the cab. Hopefully by the weekend ill have it off on stands and start working on removing the bed, so I can finaly get to work on the frame.
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Handfull 54 · 10-19-2011, 05:07 AM

I sent my truck out to get the interior done. When it gets back I'll install the bumpers, rear glass, and the tail gate.

65Gregg · 10-19-2011, 06:23 PM

Started the install of my No Limit shock relocation kit. I am taking the CPP 5" springs, shock relocation kit and drop shocks off. The new stuff will be 3" CPP springs with a 2" block and the shock kit. One side is done, one to go. I am anxious to see if the ride softens up. I am also wanting to see if the handleing improves. The other way was ok very firm but my wife didn't like it.

Hipper · 10-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Started work on the camper part of my 65 on last monday and tuesday. had the week off, was going to work on it this weekend but on our trip last week had the head gasket go out on the wifes van on the way home. So I will be putting head gaskets on the mini van instead!!! YIPPI

waspp · 10-19-2011, 10:11 PM

My son and I managed to tip up the cab so I can replace some cab braces and weld in a few other pieces on the cab floor. It's not the typical method i'm sure but I am under time pressure to get the cab repaired and on the frame so I can roll it into the garage for winter. I plan to paint the firewall and frame section under the cab so that part is done.

10-15-2011, 12:31 AM	#2
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thats the quick and easy way of getting the dust out of the shop. and I dont have to wait on the compresser to build up pressure Attached Images

10-15-2011, 08:05 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Still debating whether or not to remove the factory door mirrors and go back to the peep mirror I started using around 1970. It's a lot of work filling the holes and repairing the paint for something that doesn't need to be done at all. The peep mirror sure looks better though and I like that it's much less vulnerable since it tucks in tight against the body.

10-15-2011, 08:13 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today? just about finished up the engine/suspension swap in my wifes 63, it now has a pontiac 455,a th 350, and an 87 suburban 5 lug disc cross member... __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

10-15-2011, 09:25 PM	#6
crazyj chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kendallville Indiana Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today? pulled the heater out of the truck and see wy it dose not work. it is completly full of a mouse nest and now im looking for a heater because i sandblasted all the parts and painted them but they still smell like there was a mouse in them if you know what i mean!

10-15-2011, 09:40 PM	#7
LSXTravis Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 39	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I met a guy and bought a 12 bolt 5x5 lug rear end for the 1965 C10 I am going to start restoring soon. Getting the right parts takes time and effort in order to get your truck built to your specifications.

10-15-2011, 11:56 PM	#8
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I took the truck out to do some hiking. Tomorrow evening I've got a little date, so I washed the old girl inside and out. Paints a little wacky, sure, but at least she'll be clean and presentable haha. __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

10-16-2011, 01:32 AM	#9
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: What did you do to your truck today? did a a little cleanin parts to get ready for rebuilding

10-16-2011, 01:45 AM	#10
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Attached Images

10-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#11
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Separation! My son and his friends came over today and lifted the body off the frame for me. All I had to do was supervise. Now I can finish up the frame and then attack the body work. Attached Images

10-16-2011, 10:50 PM	#12
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Happy times....hall. If there's anything you need, I'd be pleased to show up an' lend you a hand. (that aint yer cue to say..Bring your DA an some 220 grit stickies an take care of sanding the inside top of my cab) I'm glad yer boys took care of your light work..... __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

10-17-2011, 12:18 AM	#13
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks for the offer Less. It looks like you've got your hands full with your projects. Same offer back at you. If you need some help with anything, give me a hollar. You tellin me you don't like that upside down sanding? LOL I'm hoping I can get the cab on it's back or somethiing before I get to that point. I'm getting to old for all that bending and twisting. It just kicks my ass.

10-17-2011, 01:10 AM	#14
thebatii Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: lincoln ca Posts: 27	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Im begining to think this truck is cursed..... I fix one thing and something else goes north, However today I think I may have won the battle. After fixing the leaking speedo cable and checking all the trans lines. I think I got it to stop bleeding all over my driveway. I then moved on to the running off the battery issue and put a new regulator on at which point it still wouldn't charge the system. So after taking a little break 2-3 hours......... I rewired the alternator and bingo we now have 14.2 v to the battery .....I hate wiring issues. So all in all it was a good day even thought it looked like the truck was eatting me alive most of the day. lol Attached Images Last edited by thebatii; 10-17-2011 at 01:14 AM. Reason: spelling

10-17-2011, 02:05 AM	#16
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? not today but saturday! went to the local car show "Mala Noche" 1st annual, I rode in with "glendale" and another car club member in their mopars.Got to see the local guys and their c10's and met "GGinferno" for the first time which was cool!Was a great show hope it happens next year. Didnt take alot of pic's but here's some: The local boys: "Glendales" 51 plymouth: Another club members 50 dodge: Good friend Jhonnys 38 bomb and my dad's green 51 dodge: __________________ 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

10-17-2011, 02:10 AM	#17
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice....Timmy Looks like a great day. __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

10-17-2011, 02:12 AM	#18
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Tim your dad`s 51 looks good, I learned to drive in a `49 dodge...that was in `61...memories... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip



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10-18-2011, 12:00 AM	#20
Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got around to lowering the torsion bars on the Mistress and rolled her outside to get a glimpse of the new ride height. Over the weekend got the 327 fired up and got to hear the gear drive whining. Sounds sweet I will post a video of it running as soon as I figure out how to get it off my phone....lol Attached Images

10-19-2011, 04:30 AM	#21
smilts60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Big Spring Tx Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finaly got back to work on the ole girl.. got as far as I could by myself with removing the cab. Hopefully by the weekend ill have it off on stands and start working on removing the bed, so I can finaly get to work on the frame. Posted via Mobile Device

10-19-2011, 05:07 AM	#22
Handfull 54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moorpark, California Posts: 159	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I sent my truck out to get the interior done. When it gets back I'll install the bumpers, rear glass, and the tail gate.

10-19-2011, 06:23 PM	#23
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started the install of my No Limit shock relocation kit. I am taking the CPP 5" springs, shock relocation kit and drop shocks off. The new stuff will be 3" CPP springs with a 2" block and the shock kit. One side is done, one to go. I am anxious to see if the ride softens up. I am also wanting to see if the handleing improves. The other way was ok very firm but my wife didn't like it. 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

10-19-2011, 06:49 PM	#24
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started work on the camper part of my 65 on last monday and tuesday. had the week off, was going to work on it this weekend but on our trip last week had the head gasket go out on the wifes van on the way home. So I will be putting head gaskets on the mini van instead!!! YIPPI __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

10-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#25
waspp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryville TN Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My son and I managed to tip up the cab so I can replace some cab braces and weld in a few other pieces on the cab floor. It's not the typical method i'm sure but I am under time pressure to get the cab repaired and on the frame so I can roll it into the garage for winter. I plan to paint the firewall and frame section under the cab so that part is done.

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