What did you do to your truck today?

[tincan1966]

better late than never, but as promised, pics of my front suspension. It is in no way complete,this was the first mock up with tires and bags.

[tincan1966]

Sorry wrong pic. No airbags installed yet. Basically the rundown, I built my own crossmember and lowered the truck about 4 1/2 inches with stock spindles and control arms. didn't need it to lay out since it will be a driver. Still have to raise engine about 1 1/2 for rack clearance. will box and gussett everything after I fit a cpl more pieces, then make it look pretty, LOL!. Also have all the Painless wiring harnesses laid out,too. Hope to start on the dash and sheet metal work next week. Body going to media blasting while I finish chassis.
Hey guys, all your projects are looking great too! There's alot of talent in this group, just hope mine will stack up. BTW we plan on attending the Midwest All Truck Nats with both projects. Look forward to meeting some of you.

[wutnxt]

Pulled the back up project out of the back of the shop......started washing it and cleaning it up....might as well start working on that again while the prostreet truck is in the body shop......

[E911manager]

Looks good!!!

[wutnxt]

I guess I forgot to attach these.....my bad

[E911manager]

Originally Posted by tincan1966

Sorry wrong pic. No airbags installed yet. Basically the rundown, I built my own crossmember and lowered the truck about 4 1/2 inches with stock spindles and control arms. didn't need it to lay out since it will be a driver. Still have to raise engine about 1 1/2 for rack clearance. will box and gussett everything after I fit a cpl more pieces, then make it look pretty, LOL!. Also have all the Painless wiring harnesses laid out,too. Hope to start on the dash and sheet metal work next week. Body going to media blasting while I finish chassis.
Hey guys, all your projects are looking great too! There's alot of talent in this group, just hope mine will stack up. BTW we plan on attending the Midwest All Truck Nats with both projects. Look forward to meeting some of you.

Lets try this!! Looks good!!!

[mrfixit4818]

Changed my rear diff. oil w valvoline syn blend 80w oil,good thing i did it was pretty dirty!

[pdxhall]

I removed the air vent panel on the passenger side. Lots and lots of rivets. Now all I need to do is find another one in better shape. Anybody got one that they will part with? I also decided to start repair of my radiator support. I haven't been able to find a used one in any better shape than what I've got for a decent price so I decided to try my hand at repairing the one I've got. It didn't look that bad from the outside but I knew there was rust lurking beneath the mounts like there is on most of these. The rest of the support will be fine, just some surface rust and I'm showing is the worst of the two mounts.

[jrisch]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

I removed the air vent panel on the passenger side. Lots and lots of rivets. Now all I need to do is find another one in better shape. Anybody got one that they will part with? I also decided to start repair of my radiator support. I haven't been able to find a used one in any better shape than what I've got for a decent price so I decided to try my hand at repairing the one I've got. It didn't look that bad from the outside but I knew there was rust lurking beneath the mounts like there is on most of these. The rest of the support will be fine, just some surface rust and I'm showing is the worst of the two mounts.

What do you consider a fair price for a used Radiator support?

[pdxhall]

Originally Posted by jrisch

What do you consider a fair price for a used Radiator support?

I think the shipping is what would kill it. Now that I've dug in to the old one I'm going to see if I can repair it and practice my fabrication skills. No wait, I don't have any fabrication skills. Well It's something to practice on and the worse thing that can happen is I'll have to find another, but lots of money saved if I can pull it off.

[Rich 5150 69]

Is there a steel scrap yard near you...usually you`ll find what you need at a decent price..and the right size....done that several times in the past for projects.

[markeb01]

Took it for a ride twice today, just couldn't get enough of the sunshine and unseasonably warm 46 degree temperature.

[Rich 5150 69]

Same here Mark, 68 degrees outside, same tomorrow....

[glos55]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Took it for a ride twice today, just couldn't get enough of the sunshine and unseasonably warm 46 degree temperature.

Same here.....50 degrees in Michigan in January? Wow!

[chevy_man5]

We have been pretty warm too. A buddy of mine has been calling it Juneuary.

[1963c-10]

Finally got all the parts together to do the driver side spotligt on the 63

[E911manager]

Filled more holes on the firewall and started working on the brake booster and pedals.
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[T2vigil]

Got the Cam Gear and Cam installed on my 250 and the outside preped for primer and paint. Hope to get to that tomorrow.

[Bardahl]

Fixed the exhaust leak on the recently purchased black 68 GMC, and started power steering install on 68 Anni. Chevy, cannot wait to get rid of armstrong steering option on this truck !!!

[prostreetc10]

started shaving the side mirrors, and mocked up the door handle im going to put on it. here some pics

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by prostreetc10

started shaving the side mirrors, and mocked up the door handle im going to put on it. here some pics

That's a very cool idea. Are those advance design series handles? How about the connection to the latch. Is that going to be difficult or relatively easy? Nice to see something different.

[Narxoleptic Customs]

Taped, sanded and painted the roof in the same black as the scallops and front grill!
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[pulltilbroke]

Did a little junkyarding and scored a set of hood hinges for my 60

[K98AL]

Had Mobile Auto Glass come out and put in new windshield in my '62 - I figured they would fight it, but ONE guy put it in, in about an hour. He also reinstalled the rear window - the dude knew what he was doing! Now my truck looks so much better.....getting close to driving once again!

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by K98AL

Had Mobile Auto Glass come out and put in new windshield in my '62 - I figured they would fight it, but ONE guy put it in, in about an hour. He also reinstalled the rear window - the dude knew what he was doing! Now my truck looks so much better.....getting close to driving once again!

That's amazing. Most "one guy" stories on the 60-63 windhields don't go anywhere near that easy. Nothing like brand new glass to sparkle up any truck.