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LT1 Burb · 10-15-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by A.T. RockDriller

No kidding on the weather update...

The wheel looks great, hall.

You guys are in the wrong part of the state, worked outside all week and it was 70 and sunny.

Rich 5150 69 · 10-15-2011, 12:31 PM

Ya the weather here is terrible, 78 degrees and sunny, with a lite breeze..

Leadfoot Lambert · 10-15-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

You cannot put a gmc grille in a chevrolet.......thats a rule I think ? cannot find it in the book just yet, but that is just is not right..... gmcs' are unique and everyone says they are ugly compared to a chevrolet .............ha ha Kieth

Yes you can put a GMC grille on a Chevrolet, There are no rules in hotrodding, just ask Chip Foose. At least I didn't put whole bunch of door knobs on it! Just kidding Losthope, your grille looks awesome!

oem4me · 10-15-2011, 05:00 PM

Went for a ride... up in the hills for a little picnic. Nice!

65Custom · 10-15-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Went for a ride... up in the hills for a little picnic. Nice!

That sounds and looks like it was fun, it was a great day here to be out with the rides I just wish mine was done or I had something i can ride today

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

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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.

A.T. RockDriller · 10-15-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Went for a ride... up in the hills for a little picnic. Nice!

Wonderful "time capsule" type of shot....Just beautiful.

jonathan-m · 10-15-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Went for a ride... up in the hills for a little picnic. Nice!

What a beautiful picture. Hope you all had a great time.

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

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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

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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

10-15-2011, 12:31 PM	#4077
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ya the weather here is terrible, 78 degrees and sunny, with a lite breeze.. __________________ `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

10-15-2011, 05:00 PM	#4079
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went for a ride... up in the hills for a little picnic. Nice! Attached Images

10-15-2011, 08:05 PM	#4081
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	#4082
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	#4084
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	#4085
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	#4088
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	#4089
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	#4090
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	#4091
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	#4092
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	#4093
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	#4094
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	#4096
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	#4097
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



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10-17-2011, 02:12 AM	#4098
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

10-18-2011, 12:00 AM	#4100
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

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