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VA72C10 · 10-14-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

was surprized no to see any comments on yesterday's affair and evening out. I lived less than 1/4 mile from where you went last night that has been 1 hot spot for hot rods.

There's pictures of the meet in the link in my signature

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VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 12:10 AM

Got the lokar throttle cable cut to fit and installed using their bracket which also works with the kickdown cable and comes with return springs. Also got my flex dipstick installed...
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86C10LWB · 10-15-2012, 01:04 AM

Cool truck, love the patina. Quick question, maybe I missed it but is that a 67 steering wheel or one from a 60-66?

Truck looks great

VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 86C10LWB

Cool truck, love the patina. Quick question, maybe I missed it but is that a 67 steering wheel or one from a 60-66?

Truck looks great

Thanks! It's a 67-68 wheel. Came out of a 67 and I picked it up for $40 and it was with a box of other 67 parts. Leftover from a guy's build... I've used some and sold others so really it was free!

has a couple minor cracks and paint is thin in places...but that makes it fit in better!
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VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 03:20 PM

The front clip was power washed and cleaned last week and I got it painted also. Touched up a few last spots so it'll hopefully be ready to go on as soon as we get the front brakes sorted out and bled...no use working under the truck when it's much easier with the front clip off...

VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 03:25 PM

I should add that I got all that Lokar stuff for under $50 shipped total off ebay some time back...three separate auctions I won.

Probably 200-225+ retail.

Bennett68C10 · 10-15-2012, 03:27 PM

Nice score on the Lokar parts, looks great
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VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 03:58 PM

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Nice score on the Lokar parts, looks great
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Thanks, my father came by the other day and said he really liked the way it looked....fairly stock looking with just enough "bling" (I almost laughed out loud when he said bling)...he's very soft spoken and traditional (good thing in my eyes

)...I thought it was hilarious to hear him say that

VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 07:13 PM

Looking back on the build and I am happy with what I've been able to get done with some help. Still wish I could have made the meet, but I'm going to have this on the road sooner than later....

Will have a LOT more to do once I'm driving it, but goal now is brakes, wiring, then driving!!!

Then I'll fix the 100 other punch list items like window seals/fuzzies, rebuilt door guts, drip rail sealant, fix the rest of the front clip rust (under battery) the accuair setup in the near future.......

BMERDOC · 10-15-2012, 07:32 PM

Wanna plan on gettin that crossmember off that frame tomorrow night? Gotta keep the momentum!

VA72C10 · 10-15-2012, 07:49 PM

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Wanna plan on gettin that crossmember off that frame tomorrow night? Gotta keep the momentum!

sounds great! I'm going to get at least a little work in tonight...and got some parts ordered today...

VA72C10 · 10-16-2012, 01:57 AM

Rainy day today got me....I got a few things done but no pictures....did order some small needed parts

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VA72C10 · 10-16-2012, 05:31 PM

Working on the front clip rust....couldn't put it back on without fixing the rust...
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Tinkermc · 10-17-2012, 11:19 AM

may rain again on thursday better work like heck today and tomorrow and take lots of pics

VA72C10 · 10-17-2012, 12:11 PM

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may rain again on thursday better work like heck today and tomorrow and take lots of pics

Truck's in the garage so I can work on it...just was lazy/tired the last rainy day

Nick came over (thanks again) and we got the front crossmember out. He took it back to his shop and is going to blow it apart with air tools. I'll be using the spindles/brakes off this because it has good drums and new wheel cylinders. Picking up some new brake lines today also.

Got both cups welded on the fenders. Have another small patch on one to still do and need to patch the bottom of the inner fenders/rad support then a little mud and paint...

VA72C10 · 10-17-2012, 12:16 PM

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VA72C10 · 10-17-2012, 12:31 PM

that's the before pic and progress on the passenger cup. Will work on the hood when I can drive the truck down to the body shop and use his metal brake to bend a new front lip
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nuke1 · 10-17-2012, 01:21 PM

Looking good!! , i say leave her rusty but make her trusty!!!!

litew8 · 10-17-2012, 08:31 PM

VA72C10 · 10-17-2012, 08:36 PM

Patina staying for sure but all rust must go

Tinkermc · 10-17-2012, 09:25 PM

sounds like a good plan on rust

VA72C10 · 10-17-2012, 09:29 PM

Picked up the front brake lines today. Bmerdoc disassembled the front end so we'll be ready to bolt up the front next time he can come over. Then after the brakes are bled the front clip will go back on!

Low Elco · 10-17-2012, 09:46 PM

Lookin good!
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VA72C10 · 10-18-2012, 06:22 PM

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Lookin good!
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Thanks!

Got the fender cups welded up and filler on them. Also welded up on the core support with my copper spoon and used filler on that...

Need to sand and paint and will undercoat the inners and underside of the core support/splash shield. Had undercoating on it (guessing dealer add-on) so I'm going back with more to match the existing

Also got the front sway bar wire wheeled and found a set of frame brackets for lowered trucks I will install
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Tinkermc · 10-18-2012, 08:14 PM

sounds like progress

10-15-2012, 12:10 AM	#402
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Got the lokar throttle cable cut to fit and installed using their bracket which also works with the kickdown cable and comes with return springs. Also got my flex dipstick installed... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-15-2012 at 12:47 AM.

10-15-2012, 01:04 AM	#403
86C10LWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: texas Posts: 26	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Cool truck, love the patina. Quick question, maybe I missed it but is that a 67 steering wheel or one from a 60-66? Truck looks great

10-15-2012, 03:20 PM	#405
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck The front clip was power washed and cleaned last week and I got it painted also. Touched up a few last spots so it'll hopefully be ready to go on as soon as we get the front brakes sorted out and bled...no use working under the truck when it's much easier with the front clip off... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2012, 03:25 PM	#406
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I should add that I got all that Lokar stuff for under $50 shipped total off ebay some time back...three separate auctions I won. Probably 200-225+ retail. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2012, 03:27 PM	#407
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Nice score on the Lokar parts, looks great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-15-2012, 07:13 PM	#409
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Looking back on the build and I am happy with what I've been able to get done with some help. Still wish I could have made the meet, but I'm going to have this on the road sooner than later.... Will have a LOT more to do once I'm driving it, but goal now is brakes, wiring, then driving!!! Then I'll fix the 100 other punch list items like window seals/fuzzies, rebuilt door guts, drip rail sealant, fix the rest of the front clip rust (under battery) the accuair setup in the near future....... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2012, 07:32 PM	#410
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Wanna plan on gettin that crossmember off that frame tomorrow night? Gotta keep the momentum! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-16-2012, 01:57 AM	#412
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Rainy day today got me....I got a few things done but no pictures....did order some small needed parts Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-16-2012, 05:31 PM	#413
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Working on the front clip rust....couldn't put it back on without fixing the rust... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2012, 11:19 AM	#414
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck may rain again on thursday better work like heck today and tomorrow and take lots of pics

10-17-2012, 12:16 PM	#416
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2012, 12:31 PM	#417
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck that's the before pic and progress on the passenger cup. Will work on the hood when I can drive the truck down to the body shop and use his metal brake to bend a new front lip Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2012, 01:21 PM	#418
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Looking good!! , i say leave her rusty but make her trusty!!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-17-2012, 08:31 PM	#419
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-17-2012, 08:36 PM	#420
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Patina staying for sure but all rust must go __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-17-2012, 09:25 PM	#421
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck sounds like a good plan on rust

10-17-2012, 09:29 PM	#422
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Picked up the front brake lines today. Bmerdoc disassembled the front end so we'll be ready to bolt up the front next time he can come over. Then after the brakes are bled the front clip will go back on! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2012, 09:46 PM	#423
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10-18-2012, 08:14 PM	#425
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