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**Clyde65** · 09-10-2011, 10:33 AM

All I did was drive the truck, all week since it has cooled off considerably this last week or so, 85-90 afternoons and 57-63 mornings, weird that when I take the truck to work in this weather, it takes me twice as long to get there...hmmmm

ChrisDollins · 09-10-2011, 04:49 PM

Drove the truck to breakfast with the car guys, then dropped it off at the body shop! Ready to see it shiny again!

Chris

niterider65 · 09-10-2011, 08:04 PM

some pics from friday nite and saturday im not done yet looking for torq sprcs on the wheel bearing on the rotor

chemlab · 09-10-2011, 08:21 PM

rolled mine out and hosed it off

Turkey · 09-10-2011, 08:50 PM

finally got all the trim holes slicked off. More primer tomorrow. Drove it around a little and got a pic.

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niterider65 · 09-11-2011, 01:09 AM

:just a few more dics are on . now i have to run a spacer on the frony to keep
the wheel from rubbing the caliper great sounds like new wheels..

finished the steering link just need to get the power steering box and brackets and stuff..

steverino66 · 09-12-2011, 02:42 PM

sanded the cab interior… sanded some more (note non-OSHA-approved platform for sanding ceiling)

chad64chevy · 09-12-2011, 02:52 PM

well saturday i repaired my driver fender, and today i started on the passenger fender

chad64chevy · 09-12-2011, 02:55 PM

a few more pictures

el_bole · 09-12-2011, 03:33 PM

Nice body work!!!

Well my task this week included less finesse than body work LOL...

Used a hand grinder to cut transmission cross member from my '61, helped tons in getting the motor out

....Needed the rm any way to put my 350 tranny in

, oh yeah and of course I removed a the clip to do all this detail work

el_bole

chad64chevy · 09-12-2011, 04:02 PM

thanks el bole, i was shocked myself that i didnt screw it up!!

**pdxhall** · 09-13-2011, 01:52 AM

I finished up my rear suspension today except for the track bar which is on it's way. I still have to order and install a new center crossmember to raise the trailing arms but at least it's back on 4 wheels for now. Brakes are probably next. I pushed it out of the garage and washed it up a bit before starting the next phase. Here are a few pics. I also borrowed member Frizzle Fry's idea for relocating the rear shocks. It worked out great. Thanks Friz for the idea.

**LostMy65** · 09-13-2011, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

I finished up my rear suspension today except for the track bar which is on it's way. I still have to order and install a new center crossmember to raise the trailing arms but at least it's back on 4 wheels for now. Brakes are probably next. I pushed it out of the garage and washed it up a bit before starting the next phase. Here are a few pics. I also borrowed member Frizzle Fry's idea for relocating the rear shocks. It worked out great. Thanks Friz for the idea.

Your truck is really looking nice.
The cab appears to be in nice shape.

**pdxhall** · 09-13-2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Your truck is really looking nice.
The cab appears to be in nice shape.

Yeah I got pretty lucky on this truck. Minimal rust in the front corners of the floors and that's about it except for the passenger side vent assembly or whatever it's called. It's the outer part that the bottoms all pick up crud and then rust out except mine is also rusted at the top. I need a whole new one when I get to the point of rust repair. If you remember I asked obout that parts cab you picked up. But I"m a ways off from needing one, but it's on the list. I kinda grab stuff as I go when I find a great price.

losthope · 09-13-2011, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_bole

Nice body work!!!

Well my task this week included less finesse than body work LOL...

Used a hand grinder to cut transmission cross member from my '61, helped tons in getting the motor out

....Needed the rm any way to put my 350 tranny in

, oh yeah and of course I removed a the clip to do all this detail work

el_bole

im interested in the geen fender and headlight in the bottom right corner of the last picture,any pics??

Frizzle Fry · 09-13-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

I finished up my rear suspension today except for the track bar which is on it's way. I still have to order and install a new center crossmember to raise the trailing arms but at least it's back on 4 wheels for now. Brakes are probably next. I pushed it out of the garage and washed it up a bit before starting the next phase. Here are a few pics. I also borrowed member Frizzle Fry's idea for relocating the rear shocks. It worked out great. Thanks Friz for the idea.

Looks better than mine

You're gonna love the high speed stability that mod adds. Nice work!
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wutnxt · 09-13-2011, 12:44 PM

Cage done...............check
Seats mounted.........check

Slowly making progress.....

**LostMy65** · 09-13-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steverino66

sanded the cab interior… sanded some more (note non-OSHA-approved platform for sanding ceiling)

I will be sanding my ceiling while I have the cab rolled over on its back.

steverino66 · 09-13-2011, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I will be sanding my ceiling while I have the cab rolled over on its back.

Yeah, I had the cab on its back earlier and, despite being VERY careful, managed to slightly damage the sheetmetal on those tricky edge ridges; also kept feeling like I might put a foot through the back window stumbling around in there!
That being said, I recently realized I STILL have to rotate it back in order to paint with the gravity-fed HVLP sprayer. I think I'll try suspending the cab next time.

el_bole · 09-13-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by losthope

im interested in the geen fender and headlight in the bottom right corner of the last picture,any pics??

Losthope,

Thats funny u r interested in the fender and headlight! I just officially inherited that car that the fender is attached to LOL...It was my Dad's '55 Olds, Delta 88 to be more specific....Asking $6,000,If I had the resources I'd rat rod it out and put some bags on it but thats what I got my 61' for Right

?. Here's a couple pics...

losthope · 09-13-2011, 06:32 PM

looks nice !! its a four door id leave it the way it is besides lowering it and drive the wheels off it, thanks for the pics love them olds!!!!!

Slow Build · 09-13-2011, 06:43 PM

I replaced my stock steering wheel with a Chevy Lumina wheel that I got at the junkyard for $20. It's much more comfortable for me and doesn't look too out of place. I can't really see the speedo that well because it's a smaller diameter and thicker grip but that's no big deal. Right?

Slow Build · 09-13-2011, 06:45 PM

Forgot the picture.

Rich 5150 69 · 09-13-2011, 08:45 PM

I`m sorry guys, I just hate to have my down to do anything I like driving it to much, lord knows it needs a lot of work....

glendale · 09-13-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by losthope

looks nice !! its a four door id leave it the way it is besides lowering it and drive the wheels off it, thanks for the pics love them olds!!!!!

i would just swap the body to a two door body how hard could that be?

09-10-2011, 10:33 AM	#3876
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: What did you do to your truck today? All I did was drive the truck, all week since it has cooled off considerably this last week or so, 85-90 afternoons and 57-63 mornings, weird that when I take the truck to work in this weather, it takes me twice as long to get there...hmmmm __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-10-2011, 04:49 PM	#3877
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drove the truck to breakfast with the car guys, then dropped it off at the body shop! Ready to see it shiny again! Chris

09-10-2011, 08:04 PM	#3878
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: What did you do to your truck today? some pics from friday nite and saturday im not done yet looking for torq sprcs on the wheel bearing on the rotor Attached Images

09-10-2011, 08:21 PM	#3879
chemlab Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 114	Re: What did you do to your truck today? rolled mine out and hosed it off

09-10-2011, 08:50 PM	#3880
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finally got all the trim holes slicked off. More primer tomorrow. Drove it around a little and got a pic. __________________

09-11-2011, 01:09 AM	#3881
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: What did you do to your truck today? :just a few more dics are on . now i have to run a spacer on the frony to keep the wheel from rubbing the caliper great sounds like new wheels.. finished the steering link just need to get the power steering box and brackets and stuff.. Attached Images

09-12-2011, 02:42 PM	#3882
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: What did you do to your truck today? sanded the cab interior… sanded some more (note non-OSHA-approved platform for sanding ceiling) Attached Images

09-12-2011, 02:52 PM	#3883
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well saturday i repaired my driver fender, and today i started on the passenger fender Attached Images

09-12-2011, 02:55 PM	#3884
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? a few more pictures Attached Images

09-12-2011, 03:33 PM	#3885
el_bole Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice body work!!! Well my task this week included less finesse than body work LOL... Used a hand grinder to cut transmission cross member from my '61, helped tons in getting the motor out ....Needed the rm any way to put my 350 tranny in , oh yeah and of course I removed a the clip to do all this detail work el_bole Attached Images

09-12-2011, 04:02 PM	#3886
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? thanks el bole, i was shocked myself that i didnt screw it up!!

09-13-2011, 01:52 AM	#3887
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished up my rear suspension today except for the track bar which is on it's way. I still have to order and install a new center crossmember to raise the trailing arms but at least it's back on 4 wheels for now. Brakes are probably next. I pushed it out of the garage and washed it up a bit before starting the next phase. Here are a few pics. I also borrowed member Frizzle Fry's idea for relocating the rear shocks. It worked out great. Thanks Friz for the idea. Attached Images

09-13-2011, 12:44 PM	#3892
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cage done...............check Seats mounted.........check Slowly making progress..... Attached Images __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

09-13-2011, 06:32 PM	#3896
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? looks nice !! its a four door id leave it the way it is besides lowering it and drive the wheels off it, thanks for the pics love them olds!!!!! __________________ 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

09-13-2011, 06:43 PM	#3897
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I replaced my stock steering wheel with a Chevy Lumina wheel that I got at the junkyard for $20. It's much more comfortable for me and doesn't look too out of place. I can't really see the speedo that well because it's a smaller diameter and thicker grip but that's no big deal. Right? __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.



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09-13-2011, 06:45 PM	#3898
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Forgot the picture. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

09-13-2011, 08:45 PM	#3899
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I`m sorry guys, I just hate to have my down to do anything I like driving it to much, lord knows it needs a lot of work.... __________________ `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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