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smilts60 · 10-19-2011, 04:30 AM

Finaly got back to work on the ole girl.. got as far as I could by myself with removing the cab. Hopefully by the weekend ill have it off on stands and start working on removing the bed, so I can finaly get to work on the frame.
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Handfull 54 · 10-19-2011, 05:07 AM

I sent my truck out to get the interior done. When it gets back I'll install the bumpers, rear glass, and the tail gate.

65Gregg · 10-19-2011, 06:23 PM

Started the install of my No Limit shock relocation kit. I am taking the CPP 5" springs, shock relocation kit and drop shocks off. The new stuff will be 3" CPP springs with a 2" block and the shock kit. One side is done, one to go. I am anxious to see if the ride softens up. I am also wanting to see if the handleing improves. The other way was ok very firm but my wife didn't like it.

Hipper · 10-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Started work on the camper part of my 65 on last monday and tuesday. had the week off, was going to work on it this weekend but on our trip last week had the head gasket go out on the wifes van on the way home. So I will be putting head gaskets on the mini van instead!!! YIPPI

waspp · 10-19-2011, 10:11 PM

My son and I managed to tip up the cab so I can replace some cab braces and weld in a few other pieces on the cab floor. It's not the typical method i'm sure but I am under time pressure to get the cab repaired and on the frame so I can roll it into the garage for winter. I plan to paint the firewall and frame section under the cab so that part is done.

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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williamsboys · 10-22-2011, 07:39 PM

me and my girl friend took off the front brake and suspension assembly and repainted the a arms and installed new ball joints,tierods,shocks,springs and spindles. also cleaned up a little down there. tomorrow we will put on the rest of the brake assembly. [IMG]

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**pdxhall** · 10-22-2011, 07:52 PM

I removed the trans crossmember and cleaned up the frame rails where the cab sits to get ready for paint. I haven't decided which trans I'll end up with (manual 4 or 5 speed, or a 6 speed if I win the lottery

) but I figured whatever it is I might as well take it out and make it easier to clean things up. I am also working on the restoration of my 65 biscayne steering wheel. I dremeled open the cracks and filled with PC-7 yesterday. Today I am sanding it down. I already did one small crack to see how things worked and I am very pleased. I'll post some pics when I'm done sanding it down.

towersddg9 · 10-23-2011, 03:21 PM

Cab on

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?

10-19-2011, 04:30 AM	#4101
smilts60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Big Spring Tx Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finaly got back to work on the ole girl.. got as far as I could by myself with removing the cab. Hopefully by the weekend ill have it off on stands and start working on removing the bed, so I can finaly get to work on the frame. Posted via Mobile Device

10-19-2011, 05:07 AM	#4102
Handfull 54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moorpark, California Posts: 159	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I sent my truck out to get the interior done. When it gets back I'll install the bumpers, rear glass, and the tail gate.

10-19-2011, 06:23 PM	#4103
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started the install of my No Limit shock relocation kit. I am taking the CPP 5" springs, shock relocation kit and drop shocks off. The new stuff will be 3" CPP springs with a 2" block and the shock kit. One side is done, one to go. I am anxious to see if the ride softens up. I am also wanting to see if the handleing improves. The other way was ok very firm but my wife didn't like it. Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

10-19-2011, 06:49 PM	#4104
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started work on the camper part of my 65 on last monday and tuesday. had the week off, was going to work on it this weekend but on our trip last week had the head gasket go out on the wifes van on the way home. So I will be putting head gaskets on the mini van instead!!! YIPPI __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

10-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#4105
waspp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryville TN Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My son and I managed to tip up the cab so I can replace some cab braces and weld in a few other pieces on the cab floor. It's not the typical method i'm sure but I am under time pressure to get the cab repaired and on the frame so I can roll it into the garage for winter. I plan to paint the firewall and frame section under the cab so that part is done.

10-19-2011, 10:39 PM	#4106
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	#4107
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	#4108
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	#4109
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	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	#4110
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	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	#4111
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	#4112
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	#4113
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	#4114
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

10-22-2011, 07:39 PM	#4115
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: What did you do to your truck today? me and my girl friend took off the front brake and suspension assembly and repainted the a arms and installed new ball joints,tierods,shocks,springs and spindles. also cleaned up a little down there. tomorrow we will put on the rest of the brake assembly. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]



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10-22-2011, 07:52 PM	#4116
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I removed the trans crossmember and cleaned up the frame rails where the cab sits to get ready for paint. I haven't decided which trans I'll end up with (manual 4 or 5 speed, or a 6 speed if I win the lottery) but I figured whatever it is I might as well take it out and make it easier to clean things up. I am also working on the restoration of my 65 biscayne steering wheel. I dremeled open the cracks and filled with PC-7 yesterday. Today I am sanding it down. I already did one small crack to see how things worked and I am very pleased. I'll post some pics when I'm done sanding it down. Attached Images

10-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#4117
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cab on Attached Images

10-23-2011, 03:52 PM	#4118
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	#4119
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	#4120
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	#4121
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	#4122
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	#4123
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

10-23-2011, 10:09 PM	#4124
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	#4125
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?

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