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J.Cagle · 10-19-2011, 10:39 PM

I got some work done on my inner fenders tonight. The front edges were rusted out really bad like most are. No access to a welder, so I went against any and all auto body schooling/experience I have and fiberglassed it. lol. Used fiber glass mat, air filed flat, coated with short strand, and filed flat. I then skim coated with body filler and block sanded it by hand and got it in primer tonight. Gave me something to do while I wait for my new tranny crossmember to come in ha.

smilts60 · 10-19-2011, 11:00 PM

Didnt do much but I did manage to get the windshield removed all by my lonesome notto bad a job.

fryer1979 · 10-20-2011, 06:45 AM

Put the driver's side window back on the track and frame, replaced the gauge light bulds, then drove her 40 miles to work. I'm really starting to get the itch to get some work done on her, trying to resist (lack of time to follow through), but I don't know how much longer I can hold off.

niterider65 · 10-20-2011, 07:28 PM

more sanding finishing up on the inside of the cab and around the window and roof lip .

niterider65 · 10-20-2011, 07:53 PM

just a couple of more of the sanding of inside hope to put it in primmer this weekend stilll need to finish stripping the doors

**MisterC** · 10-20-2011, 09:51 PM

First thing I did today was to install my new horn ring that the Mrs. surprised me with. She snuck into my excel file, found it on Ebay and bought it for me. Yes, Yes...she's a keeper!

The next thing I did was to replace my fuel tank sending unit, yet again. The PO gave me one with the truck, but the float preferred to sink instead of float.

Lastly I got under the bed and removed the rats nest posing as trailer wiring.

Not a whole lot of time, but one of those days that leaves you feeling very satisfied.

towersddg9 · 10-21-2011, 10:56 PM

Couple shots before I mount it back on the frame

cb1965 · 10-21-2011, 11:04 PM

installed the door felt kit, still need to finish driver door. also installed new tail

lights, tail light housing and back up lights glass. not much but what a

difference it makes.

narx66gmc · 10-21-2011, 11:28 PM

I drove it!!!! Got insurance on it!! Made everyone at work jealous!! Got thumbs up from 2 old guys!!
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neslie · 10-23-2011, 03:52 PM

I finally got to drive it after disc swap and lowering it. Kids even got a ride also!!!
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thebatii · 10-23-2011, 04:26 PM

dang that looks great...
anymore leaves on that money tree? looks like you've used quite a few lol

suzq044 · 10-23-2011, 06:37 PM

We replaced our adustable air shocks with standard gas-shock, and OMG is the handling ever better. It's overheating now tho, and we need a radiator for it. boiling water in the reserve is never a good thing.. O.O

Oil leak got worse, so we're gonna have to replace the timing chain cover seal; which means removing the air & fuel pumps we just put in .. again. We put in a new alternator too.

towersddg9 · 10-23-2011, 09:27 PM

Pics of the booster mount I picked up from CaptFab, must have if you go with a booster

rustyrodknocker · 10-23-2011, 09:53 PM

Did a frame swap on my panel . Had another frame that I painted. I was going to mount the drivetrain and do the brake lines and suspension before putting it under the truck. But the extra frame takes up a parking spot. So I swapped em so I can get rid of one frame. Went pretty slick so I might roll it back out to do the other work.
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PAPA KENT · 10-23-2011, 10:00 PM

Installed front bumper gaurds.

rustyrodknocker · 10-23-2011, 10:09 PM

couple of pics. this was a new way of doing this for me and probably the way I will do it from now on. Was easy to do by myself. I lifted the whole truck up and blocked it on stands, then lowered the frame down and rolled it out. rolled in the other frame and lifted it up. It was easy to control and was fast. I wish I would have done my pickup this way.

firefighter736 · 10-23-2011, 10:29 PM

Bed primered. Still trying to figure out whether to paint my wheels white or black.. input, anyone?

waspp · 10-25-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter736

bed primered. Still trying to figure out whether to paint my wheels white or black.. Input, anyone?

black!

samuellg1977 · 10-25-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by waspp

black!

I painted mine black, but I haven't decided if i want to keep them for the long term. I want to get some chrome or aluminum wheels 18 inch or better. Here is a pic of my rally wheels in black. Hope this helps you decide black or white.

krazy_texan · 10-23-2011, 10:29 PM

i got the fron brake lines plumbed and a new master cylinder installed just have a little bit more to do to get the front end back together

samuellg1977 · 10-23-2011, 10:57 PM

Finally got off my butt and did a little body work. Still not perfect, but better than what i started with. I spent 3-hours messing with the hood, fender and drivers door trying to get it all aligned to "good 'nuff" standards. Well, the reason for the bump in momentum is; a buddy of mine is going to paint it for me - FOR FREE. All I have to do is get it close to ready for paint and he will tighten up the body work before he shoots it. Here is what i got done this evening.

Touchdown67 · 10-24-2011, 12:34 PM

A little wet sanding and rubbing compound is making my C10 paint glow..

kieth · 10-24-2011, 06:06 PM

Ordered the front drop spindles and air bags for corina patina, dropped the fuel tank on the green 66 gmc, have had fits with the in line electric fuel pumps, we installed a factory in tank fuel pump today, sure hope it solves the problem. Kieth

samuellg1977 · 10-24-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Touchdown67

A little wet sanding and rubbing compound is making my C10 paint glow..

WOW, That thing looks as if you dipped it in glass!! Cool color too!! What color is that?

Sam

Touchdown67 · 10-25-2011, 05:32 PM

I had the wheels powder coated a color called Adobe. I than went to the paint shop and had them match the color. It looks like my morning coffee with a shot of Baileys Irish Cream. Thanks.....

10-19-2011, 10:39 PM	#1
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got some work done on my inner fenders tonight. The front edges were rusted out really bad like most are. No access to a welder, so I went against any and all auto body schooling/experience I have and fiberglassed it. lol. Used fiber glass mat, air filed flat, coated with short strand, and filed flat. I then skim coated with body filler and block sanded it by hand and got it in primer tonight. Gave me something to do while I wait for my new tranny crossmember to come in ha. __________________ 1964 c-10 Long stepside, 230 I6 ,3spd, dealer add-on air.

10-19-2011, 11:00 PM	#2
smilts60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Big Spring Tx Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Didnt do much but I did manage to get the windshield removed all by my lonesome notto bad a job.

10-20-2011, 06:45 AM	#3
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put the driver's side window back on the track and frame, replaced the gauge light bulds, then drove her 40 miles to work. I'm really starting to get the itch to get some work done on her, trying to resist (lack of time to follow through), but I don't know how much longer I can hold off.

10-20-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: What did you do to your truck today? more sanding finishing up on the inside of the cab and around the window and roof lip . Attached Images

10-20-2011, 07:53 PM	#5
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: What did you do to your truck today? just a couple of more of the sanding of inside hope to put it in primmer this weekend stilll need to finish stripping the doors Attached Images

10-20-2011, 09:51 PM	#6
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: What did you do to your truck today? First thing I did today was to install my new horn ring that the Mrs. surprised me with. She snuck into my excel file, found it on Ebay and bought it for me. Yes, Yes...she's a keeper! The next thing I did was to replace my fuel tank sending unit, yet again. The PO gave me one with the truck, but the float preferred to sink instead of float. Lastly I got under the bed and removed the rats nest posing as trailer wiring. Not a whole lot of time, but one of those days that leaves you feeling very satisfied. Attached Images __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

10-21-2011, 10:56 PM	#7
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Couple shots before I mount it back on the frame Attached Images

10-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#8
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? installed the door felt kit, still need to finish driver door. also installed new tail lights, tail light housing and back up lights glass. not much but what a difference it makes. __________________ '66 chevy lwb c10 '65 chevy lwb c20

10-21-2011, 11:28 PM	#9
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I drove it!!!! Got insurance on it!! Made everyone at work jealous!! Got thumbs up from 2 old guys!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

10-23-2011, 03:52 PM	#10
neslie Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Murfreesboro,Tn Posts: 11	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finally got to drive it after disc swap and lowering it. Kids even got a ride also!!! Posted via Mobile Device

10-23-2011, 04:26 PM	#11
thebatii Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: lincoln ca Posts: 27	Re: What did you do to your truck today? dang that looks great... anymore leaves on that money tree? looks like you've used quite a few lol

10-23-2011, 06:37 PM	#12
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We replaced our adustable air shocks with standard gas-shock, and OMG is the handling ever better. It's overheating now tho, and we need a radiator for it. boiling water in the reserve is never a good thing.. O.O Oil leak got worse, so we're gonna have to replace the timing chain cover seal; which means removing the air & fuel pumps we just put in .. again. We put in a new alternator too. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

10-23-2011, 09:27 PM	#13
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pics of the booster mount I picked up from CaptFab, must have if you go with a booster Attached Images

10-23-2011, 09:53 PM	#14
rustyrodknocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did a frame swap on my panel . Had another frame that I painted. I was going to mount the drivetrain and do the brake lines and suspension before putting it under the truck. But the extra frame takes up a parking spot. So I swapped em so I can get rid of one frame. Went pretty slick so I might roll it back out to do the other work. Posted via Mobile Device

10-23-2011, 10:00 PM	#15
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed front bumper gaurds. Attached Images



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10-23-2011, 10:09 PM	#16
rustyrodknocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today? couple of pics. this was a new way of doing this for me and probably the way I will do it from now on. Was easy to do by myself. I lifted the whole truck up and blocked it on stands, then lowered the frame down and rolled it out. rolled in the other frame and lifted it up. It was easy to control and was fast. I wish I would have done my pickup this way. Attached Images

10-23-2011, 10:29 PM	#17
firefighter736 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Floyd/Salem VA Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bed primered. Still trying to figure out whether to paint my wheels white or black.. input, anyone?

10-23-2011, 10:29 PM	#20
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i got the fron brake lines plumbed and a new master cylinder installed just have a little bit more to do to get the front end back together __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#21
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got off my butt and did a little body work. Still not perfect, but better than what i started with. I spent 3-hours messing with the hood, fender and drivers door trying to get it all aligned to "good 'nuff" standards. Well, the reason for the bump in momentum is; a buddy of mine is going to paint it for me - FOR FREE. All I have to do is get it close to ready for paint and he will tighten up the body work before he shoots it. Here is what i got done this evening. Attached Images

10-24-2011, 12:34 PM	#22
Touchdown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 204	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A little wet sanding and rubbing compound is making my C10 paint glow.. Attached Images

10-24-2011, 06:06 PM	#23
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ordered the front drop spindles and air bags for corina patina, dropped the fuel tank on the green 66 gmc, have had fits with the in line electric fuel pumps, we installed a factory in tank fuel pump today, sure hope it solves the problem. Kieth

10-25-2011, 05:32 PM	#25
Touchdown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 204	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I had the wheels powder coated a color called Adobe. I than went to the paint shop and had them match the color. It looks like my morning coffee with a shot of Baileys Irish Cream. Thanks.....

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