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novaX522 · 11-18-2023, 12:20 AM

Got the box off tonight. Started wiring wheeling the frame. Weather is supposed to be in the 50s tomorrow, so hopefully I can can a lot done on the bottom of the box. I’d like to get it wire wheeled, rust proofed and painted this weekend.
Then I can cover it with a tarp and get the frame completed.

novaX522 · 11-18-2023, 08:33 PM

Wire wheeled the bottom side of the box. Way harder than the topside, all the supports in the way. Then took a piece of wood and pounded out the dents in the floor and wheel tubs. I didn’t get the dents out, but definitely made them smaller. Then applied the rust remover.
Tomorrow I’ll rinse it, dry it and brush on rust oleum paint. I’ll see if I can find some undercoat for the wheel tubs

67sss · 11-18-2023, 08:45 PM

built a cart for my 67 cab. Had help from the neighbors and got cab loaded onto the cart. Now the fun begins.

jeff74 · 11-18-2023, 09:52 PM

Got my voltmeter hooked up, I used the guts from a cheap stand alone meter. 'Calibrated' it with a 22 ohm resistor in series, it reads pretty much 8-16 volts with 12 ish right I the middle. Pic is with ignition on. I'm happy with that

novaX522 · 11-19-2023, 07:09 PM

Left rust remover on over night. Cleaned it off and wiped it down with acetone. I put rust oleum rubberized undercoating on wheel wells. I brush painted the rest with rust oleum satin black. Looks way better and should keep this old truck box around for many years.

67C10Step · 11-19-2023, 07:29 PM

Wife and I went to a local cruise in. Another truck owner showed up, but in his really nice Camaro.

Rich72C10 · 11-22-2023, 07:44 AM

Drove up to East Texas Monday to my brother's shop. Pulling the fenders, so much fun! I'm installing the missing Hinge Pillar to Fender Seals and badging my Truck as Super (all the other Super bits have been done, including new SPID).

I should be done today and the truck back together. My brother pushed me to do the passenger's side first, as it has a bit more stuff to deal with around the fender area (battery, power bits, charcoal canister). I think he was right and the driver's side should be a snap (famous last works LOL).

OregonNed · 11-22-2023, 03:24 PM

Happy birthday to me - ordered and received one of the new 16" Billet Muscle steering wheels from Forever Sharp. The 14" wheel just looks a little small to me installed - now waiting on the front adapter and horn assembly for it to post photos..

Rich72C10 · 11-22-2023, 09:39 PM

Hinge Pillar to Fender Seal & Super Badge install completed - so happy to have the truck back together. While it wasn't a quick job, it wasn't what I call a hard job. Though being in my brother's shop with a LOT of room and any tool that I could possibly need allowed for a near stress free time! Plus speeding time with my brother and his family made it a bit of fun ;-)

Rich72C10 · 11-22-2023, 09:40 PM

Hinge Pillar to Fender Seal & Super Badge install completed - so happy to have the truck back together. While it wasn't a quick job, it wasn't what I call a hard job. Though being in my brother's shop with a LOT of room and any tool that I could possibly need allow a near stress free time! Plus speeding time with my brother and his family made it a bit of fun ;-)

novaX522 · 11-22-2023, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Hinge Pillar to Fender Seal & Super Badge install completed - so happy to have the truck back together. While it wasn't a quick job, it wasn't what I call a hard job. Though being in my brother's shop with a LOT of room and any tool that I could possibly need allow a near stress free time! Plus speeding time with my brother and his family made it a bit of fun ;-)

It does look SUPER!

Casper42 · 11-26-2023, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Hinge Pillar to Fender Seal & Super Badge install completed - so happy to have the truck back together. While it wasn't a quick job, it wasn't what I call a hard job. Though being in my brother's shop with a LOT of room and any tool that I could possibly need allow a near stress free time! Plus speeding time with my brother and his family made it a bit of fun ;-)

The BEST color in today's two stage paint. Love this

novaX522 · 11-22-2023, 11:15 PM

Got the U bolts cut off, got the trailing arms out, got the track bar out, working on getting the upper spring brackets unbolted.
Have new bushings for trailing arms and a new track bar.

Extended Power · 11-23-2023, 12:31 AM

Made a custom aluminum panel for the Dakota Digital AC controller for my dash using the stock temperature controller.
I tried to find a stock used controller before I cut up my brand new one, but...no dice.
So, I cut up my new stock temperature controller to make this panel which has a power switch on each side. One for the electric fan bypass, and one for the 2-step.

**3757chevy** · 11-23-2023, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Made a custom aluminum panel for the Dakota Digital AC controller for my dash using the stock temperature controller.
I tried to find a stock used controller before I cut up my brand new one, but...no dice.
So, I cut up my new stock temperature controller to make this panel which has a power switch on each side. One for the electric fan bypass, and one for the 2-step.

Very Nice.

**3757chevy** · 11-23-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by novaX522

Got the U bolts cut off, got the trailing arms out, got the track bar out, working on getting the upper spring brackets unbolted.
Have new bushings for trailing arms and a new track bar.

A lot easier with the bed out of the way.

novaX522 · 11-25-2023, 10:03 PM

Wire wheeled, rust proofed, wiped down with acetone, and brushed with rust oleum satin black. Have to clean and paint 12 bolt, put new bushings in trailing arms, and wait for new springs.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 11-25-2023, 10:48 PM

Finished my climate hoses. It wasn't an entirely linear process ;-)
Need a new defroster lever, wiper switch, glovebox liner, and a speaker before I can button it back up. ;-)

Looks like that new guy was pretty excited with the seam sealer gun. Here we see stalactites!

LNP · 11-26-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Finished my climate hoses. It wasn't an entirely linear process ;-)
Need a new defroster lever, wiper switch, glovebox liner, and a speaker before I can button it back up. ;-)

Looks like that new guy was pretty excited with the seam sealer gun. Here we see stalactites!

novaX522 · 11-26-2023, 07:23 PM

Wire brushed and painted the rear end. Now just waiting on parts to re assembly everything

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 11-26-2023, 09:58 PM

New dash pad. For once, I timed this right, because it's a ton easier with the instrument cluster and glovebox out. Previous guy didn't even put nuts on those middle 3 bolts.
Included a pic of the QA tag from the previous pad. Probably not original, but it did have the steel shell inside the foam

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-26-2023, 11:01 PM

You're doing a great job. It's looking great!

OregonNed · 11-27-2023, 12:01 PM

Took a few minutes and fixed my horn that stop functioning, front driver parking light and front driver side marker light. Loose wire, unplugged connector and burned out bulb, in that order.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 11-27-2023, 07:47 PM

Over the weekend finally took the truck out onto the highway with the new motor and 5 speed. Ran perfect and man I should have done the tremec when I initially built the truck. What a difference.

OregonNed · 11-28-2023, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Over the weekend finally took the truck out onto the highway with the new motor and 5 speed. Ran perfect and man I should have done the tremec when I initially built the truck. What a difference.

That's awesome! Can't wait to see it next season!

11-18-2023, 12:20 AM	#1
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the box off tonight. Started wiring wheeling the frame. Weather is supposed to be in the 50s tomorrow, so hopefully I can can a lot done on the bottom of the box. I’d like to get it wire wheeled, rust proofed and painted this weekend. Then I can cover it with a tarp and get the frame completed. Attached Images

11-18-2023, 08:33 PM	#2
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wire wheeled the bottom side of the box. Way harder than the topside, all the supports in the way. Then took a piece of wood and pounded out the dents in the floor and wheel tubs. I didn’t get the dents out, but definitely made them smaller. Then applied the rust remover. Tomorrow I’ll rinse it, dry it and brush on rust oleum paint. I’ll see if I can find some undercoat for the wheel tubs Attached Images

11-18-2023, 08:45 PM	#3
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,327	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter built a cart for my 67 cab. Had help from the neighbors and got cab loaded onto the cart. Now the fun begins. Attached Images

11-18-2023, 09:52 PM	#4
jeff74 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Devon, Alberta Posts: 50	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my voltmeter hooked up, I used the guts from a cheap stand alone meter. 'Calibrated' it with a 22 ohm resistor in series, it reads pretty much 8-16 volts with 12 ish right I the middle. Pic is with ignition on. I'm happy with that Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC C25 with a 'refreshed' 1996 Vortec 350/SM465

11-19-2023, 07:09 PM	#5
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Left rust remover on over night. Cleaned it off and wiped it down with acetone. I put rust oleum rubberized undercoating on wheel wells. I brush painted the rest with rust oleum satin black. Looks way better and should keep this old truck box around for many years. Attached Images

11-19-2023, 07:29 PM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Yellville, AR Posts: 2,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wife and I went to a local cruise in. Another truck owner showed up, but in his really nice Camaro. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1997 Ford Ranger 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

11-22-2023, 07:44 AM	#7
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove up to East Texas Monday to my brother's shop. Pulling the fenders, so much fun! I'm installing the missing Hinge Pillar to Fender Seals and badging my Truck as Super (all the other Super bits have been done, including new SPID). I should be done today and the truck back together. My brother pushed me to do the passenger's side first, as it has a bit more stuff to deal with around the fender area (battery, power bits, charcoal canister). I think he was right and the driver's side should be a snap (famous last works LOL). __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

11-22-2023, 03:24 PM	#8
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Happy birthday to me - ordered and received one of the new 16" Billet Muscle steering wheels from Forever Sharp. The 14" wheel just looks a little small to me installed - now waiting on the front adapter and horn assembly for it to post photos.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-22-2023, 09:39 PM	#9
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Hinge Pillar to Fender Seal & Super Badge install completed - so happy to have the truck back together. While it wasn't a quick job, it wasn't what I call a hard job. Though being in my brother's shop with a LOT of room and any tool that I could possibly need allowed for a near stress free time! Plus speeding time with my brother and his family made it a bit of fun ;-) __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

11-22-2023, 09:40 PM	#10
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Hinge Pillar to Fender Seal & Super Badge install completed - so happy to have the truck back together. While it wasn't a quick job, it wasn't what I call a hard job. Though being in my brother's shop with a LOT of room and any tool that I could possibly need allow a near stress free time! Plus speeding time with my brother and his family made it a bit of fun ;-) __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

11-22-2023, 11:15 PM	#13
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the U bolts cut off, got the trailing arms out, got the track bar out, working on getting the upper spring brackets unbolted. Have new bushings for trailing arms and a new track bar. Attached Images

11-23-2023, 12:31 AM	#14
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 274	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Made a custom aluminum panel for the Dakota Digital AC controller for my dash using the stock temperature controller. I tried to find a stock used controller before I cut up my brand new one, but...no dice. So, I cut up my new stock temperature controller to make this panel which has a power switch on each side. One for the electric fan bypass, and one for the 2-step. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

11-25-2023, 10:03 PM	#17
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wire wheeled, rust proofed, wiped down with acetone, and brushed with rust oleum satin black. Have to clean and paint 12 bolt, put new bushings in trailing arms, and wait for new springs. Attached Images

11-25-2023, 10:48 PM	#18
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 1,072	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished my climate hoses. It wasn't an entirely linear process ;-) Need a new defroster lever, wiper switch, glovebox liner, and a speaker before I can button it back up. ;-) Looks like that new guy was pretty excited with the seam sealer gun. Here we see stalactites! Attached Images Last edited by Rust_never_sleeps; 11-26-2023 at 03:04 PM. Reason: didn't attach pic

11-26-2023, 07:23 PM	#20
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wire brushed and painted the rear end. Now just waiting on parts to re assembly everything Attached Images



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11-26-2023, 09:58 PM	#21
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 1,072	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New dash pad. For once, I timed this right, because it's a ton easier with the instrument cluster and glovebox out. Previous guy didn't even put nuts on those middle 3 bolts. Included a pic of the QA tag from the previous pad. Probably not original, but it did have the steel shell inside the foam Attached Images

11-26-2023, 11:01 PM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,866	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter You're doing a great job. It's looking great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-27-2023, 12:01 PM	#23
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took a few minutes and fixed my horn that stop functioning, front driver parking light and front driver side marker light. Loose wire, unplugged connector and burned out bulb, in that order. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-27-2023, 07:47 PM	#24
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 531	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Over the weekend finally took the truck out onto the highway with the new motor and 5 speed. Ran perfect and man I should have done the tremec when I initially built the truck. What a difference. __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

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