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mud.man.rj · 04-03-2012, 10:35 PM

No truck action today because bought Momma some new couches and rearranged the living room so if she is happy my truck gets happier with more parts. Got one door installed so tomorrow start on the other.

boat · 04-03-2012, 11:05 PM

more surgery on sheet metal

boat · 04-03-2012, 11:08 PM

pic

boat · 04-03-2012, 11:09 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1333508954

tincan1966 · 04-04-2012, 07:27 AM

Finished the last of the "mock up" stages. Pulled the body off-out to blasters for clean up,while I finish the chassis. Hopefully, the body will be back in a few days and I'll have the frame ready to be prepped and painted, so will just switch out.

66-PMD-GMC · 04-04-2012, 09:26 AM

Walked by it going to work.
She looks lonely just sitting there with her motor broke....

MalibuKasey · 04-04-2012, 10:17 AM

I ordered parts finally! A Monster rebuild kit for the 700R4, TV Cable bracket, lowered Sway bar mount brackets, CPP tranny crossmember, and right after lunch.... Capt. Fabs Powersteering adapter kit.

fasteddie1964 · 04-04-2012, 05:05 PM

Drove her to work today.

198plus · 04-04-2012, 05:13 PM

I installed my 373 gear and Eaton posi carrier today

suzq044 · 04-04-2012, 05:13 PM

Nothing to the truck itself. But we got the master-engine kit from Northern via brown-truck today

XtechX · 04-04-2012, 08:09 PM

What I did today....I drove my truck!!!!!!!!....The first time legally, I took it down for a front end alignment and probably put 30 miles on it or so without any real problems. Except for some awful speedometer cable noise, I unhooked it from the cluster and the noise stopped. What a good day...It was the moment I've been waiting for, for the past 1 1/2 years.

markeb01 · 04-04-2012, 08:40 PM

Good for you. It’s a great feeling finally achieving that milestone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtechX

What I did today....I drove my truck!!!!!!!!....The first time legally, I took it down for a front end alignment and probably put 30 miles on it or so without any real problems. Except for some awful speedometer cable noise, I unhooked it from the cluster and the noise stopped. What a good day...It was the moment I've been waiting for, for the past 1 1/2 years.

cb1965 · 04-04-2012, 09:46 PM

finally started installing the AAW kit. waiting on wheels to get back from powder coat so i can install my white walls

... im getting closer to droping it completely and adding disk brakes. after the wiring install its on to the dreaded clean up of the donor crossmember.
heres a pic

_1966ChevyPU · 04-05-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtechX

What I did today....I drove my truck!!!!!!!!....The first time legally, I took it down for a front end alignment and probably put 30 miles on it or so without any real problems. Except for some awful speedometer cable noise, I unhooked it from the cluster and the noise stopped. What a good day...It was the moment I've been waiting for, for the past 1 1/2 years.

Man, I can not wait for the day I get to enjoy that moment.

Breadstick · 04-04-2012, 08:30 PM

Put the bed in. None of the cross sills were in the right place, so I kind of had to make it work. I drilled new holes in the bed strips and the cross sills and put the hardware in upside down, but it worked and it's ready to haul stuff. It's not the prettiest but it'll do what I need it to.

Also, this is all in my "project Charlotte" build thread.

**66ChevyMax** · 04-04-2012, 11:54 PM

Test fit the bed.

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RAYDAY · 04-05-2012, 02:02 AM

sorry for dark pics. welll today i relized ther was a few guys at the shop so i got them to help dig the cab out of the coner and flip it on its back and 3 hrs later of tourch and putty knife wire wheeling and a stripper disc i got this far

_1966ChevyPU · 04-05-2012, 10:15 PM

I got more parts in today and was able to find the hardest part there probably is to track down for the truck just a couple hours from the house.

chainsaw · 04-06-2012, 11:49 AM

Got the front bumper painted and installed. Drove it around the block a few times and got my first "Hey I love that truck" from the guy in the car next to me within five minutes of driving. All thats left is to paint the bed floor(metal) and get the seat redone. Of corse I have to cut and buff,power steering,disc brakes ---- Damn I thought I was almost done

mud.man.rj · 04-06-2012, 02:03 PM

Went to fit the drivers door but new rocker was installed to high before I bought the truck, so cut it, lowered it and welded in a piece, welded a piece in the floor and found the inner rocker was missing so fabbed one up, welded in and undercoated everything after the sealer dried, wow, then the door, fit good now. On to the next door and rocker now.

Gettin it together finally, nice to get started, can't wait till paint.

doobiebro · 04-09-2012, 02:18 AM

Finished installing the steering column on my 60 truck....Found a 32" universal GM Hot Rod chrome tilt column on Ebay for only $199.00 shipped to my door... The columns I have seen by diff vendors in the price range from $499.00 - $800.00 is to rich for my blood.

markeb01 · 04-06-2012, 11:13 PM

Installed the stainless trimmed 1971-72 clutch and brake pedal pads.

**MisterC** · 04-07-2012, 04:09 PM

Got my new NOS Bumper Guards mounted. Thanks, once again, Ebay!

markeb01 · 04-07-2012, 06:29 PM

I saw those the other day. Good for you, a nice addition.

tincan1966 · 04-07-2012, 07:27 PM

Frame is up on the stands, stripped of all suspension and turned over for welding and cleaning. Body is still at the blasters getting cleaned up. Removed the rear swing arm crossmember and flipped over. Hope to cut the "c" notches tomorrow and box the rear frame section. With any luck I may get the rear air bag brackets cut out also.

04-03-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? No truck action today because bought Momma some new couches and rearranged the living room so if she is happy my truck gets happier with more parts. Got one door installed so tomorrow start on the other.

04-03-2012, 11:05 PM	#2
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: What did you do to your truck today? more surgery on sheet metal Attached Images __________________ STEVES 63 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412554 GIBSON63 YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/1gibsonl4

04-03-2012, 11:08 PM	#3
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: What did you do to your truck today? pic Attached Images __________________ STEVES 63 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412554 GIBSON63 YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/1gibsonl4

04-03-2012, 11:09 PM	#4
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: What did you do to your truck today? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1333508954 Attached Images __________________ STEVES 63 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412554 GIBSON63 YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/1gibsonl4

04-04-2012, 07:27 AM	#5
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the last of the "mock up" stages. Pulled the body off-out to blasters for clean up,while I finish the chassis. Hopefully, the body will be back in a few days and I'll have the frame ready to be prepped and painted, so will just switch out.

04-04-2012, 09:26 AM	#6
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Walked by it going to work. She looks lonely just sitting there with her motor broke.... __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

04-04-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I ordered parts finally! A Monster rebuild kit for the 700R4, TV Cable bracket, lowered Sway bar mount brackets, CPP tranny crossmember, and right after lunch.... Capt. Fabs Powersteering adapter kit. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

04-04-2012, 05:05 PM	#8
fasteddie1964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Georgia Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drove her to work today. __________________ Friends don't let friends drive Fords

04-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#9
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I installed my 373 gear and Eaton posi carrier today __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl Last edited by 198plus; 04-04-2012 at 06:15 PM.

04-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#10
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nothing to the truck itself. But we got the master-engine kit from Northern via brown-truck today __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn Last edited by suzq044; 04-04-2012 at 05:32 PM.

04-04-2012, 08:09 PM	#11
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	Re: What did you do to your truck today? What I did today....I drove my truck!!!!!!!!....The first time legally, I took it down for a front end alignment and probably put 30 miles on it or so without any real problems. Except for some awful speedometer cable noise, I unhooked it from the cluster and the noise stopped. What a good day...It was the moment I've been waiting for, for the past 1 1/2 years. __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!

04-04-2012, 09:46 PM	#13
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finally started installing the AAW kit. waiting on wheels to get back from powder coat so i can install my white walls ... im getting closer to droping it completely and adding disk brakes. after the wiring install its on to the dreaded clean up of the donor crossmember. heres a pic Attached Images __________________ '66 chevy lwb c10 '65 chevy lwb c20

04-04-2012, 08:30 PM	#15
Breadstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB, IL Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put the bed in. None of the cross sills were in the right place, so I kind of had to make it work. I drilled new holes in the bed strips and the cross sills and put the hardware in upside down, but it worked and it's ready to haul stuff. It's not the prettiest but it'll do what I need it to. Also, this is all in my "project Charlotte" build thread.

04-04-2012, 11:54 PM	#16
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Test fit the bed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-05-2012, 02:02 AM	#17
RAYDAY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 130	Re: What did you do to your truck today? sorry for dark pics. welll today i relized ther was a few guys at the shop so i got them to help dig the cab out of the coner and flip it on its back and 3 hrs later of tourch and putty knife wire wheeling and a stripper disc i got this far Attached Images __________________ 96 s10 static drop smooth and blue 99 silverado nothing stock layed out on 24s 65 c10 bagged patina driver http://www.myrideisme.com/Garage/az480 half-assed build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5206828



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04-05-2012, 10:15 PM	#18
_1966ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 97	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got more parts in today and was able to find the hardest part there probably is to track down for the truck just a couple hours from the house. __________________ Bryan (Redneck) '66 Chevy Longbed Fleetside '12 Dodge Ram 3500 '08 BigDog Pitbull '11 Cargomate Trailer (Toy Hauler)

04-06-2012, 11:49 AM	#19
chainsaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carrollton tx Posts: 216	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the front bumper painted and installed. Drove it around the block a few times and got my first "Hey I love that truck" from the guy in the car next to me within five minutes of driving. All thats left is to paint the bed floor(metal) and get the seat redone. Of corse I have to cut and buff,power steering,disc brakes ---- Damn I thought I was almost done

04-06-2012, 02:03 PM	#20
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went to fit the drivers door but new rocker was installed to high before I bought the truck, so cut it, lowered it and welded in a piece, welded a piece in the floor and found the inner rocker was missing so fabbed one up, welded in and undercoated everything after the sealer dried, wow, then the door, fit good now. On to the next door and rocker now. Gettin it together finally, nice to get started, can't wait till paint.

04-09-2012, 02:18 AM	#21
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 689	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished installing the steering column on my 60 truck....Found a 32" universal GM Hot Rod chrome tilt column on Ebay for only $199.00 shipped to my door... The columns I have seen by diff vendors in the price range from $499.00 - $800.00 is to rich for my blood. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

04-06-2012, 11:13 PM	#22
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed the stainless trimmed 1971-72 clutch and brake pedal pads. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-07-2012, 04:09 PM	#23
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my new NOS Bumper Guards mounted. Thanks, once again, Ebay! 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

04-07-2012, 06:29 PM	#24
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I saw those the other day. Good for you, a nice addition. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-07-2012, 07:27 PM	#25
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Frame is up on the stands, stripped of all suspension and turned over for welding and cleaning. Body is still at the blasters getting cleaned up. Removed the rear swing arm crossmember and flipped over. Hope to cut the "c" notches tomorrow and box the rear frame section. With any luck I may get the rear air bag brackets cut out also.

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