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66-PMD-GMC · 12-19-2011, 10:53 AM

Stood in the kitchen staring out it my frame rusting in the rain... the freaking rain that doesn't seem to want to stop.... wishing I could finish my freaking carport/shop.. waiting for this stinking rain to stop...

1963c-10 · 12-19-2011, 11:09 AM

Just went cruising in the 60degree weather to wake up to high 20's weather.

KroAutomotiveInc · 12-19-2011, 09:03 PM

made new sun visor

**pdxhall** · 12-19-2011, 10:48 PM

Cold and rainy outside and I don't have heat in the garage (yet) so I worked a little on my steering wheel idea. I think I'm going to strip the cap and redo it but this is what I'm shooting for. The first pic is what I started with. I've repaired the cracks in the wheel and it's ready for paint. Tried some paint on the horn cap.

ChrisDollins · 12-19-2011, 11:26 PM

Turned out pretty nice looking I think! I like it!

Chris

Vernski · 12-20-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

Turned out pretty nice looking I think! I like it!

Chris

X2 nice retro look the brown sets it off...Vernski

**pdxhall** · 12-20-2011, 04:57 PM

Thanks you guys. It is actually satin black, though. I'm going to paint the wheel to match. I think I'm going with the silver fawn interior with black seats and accents.

Vernski · 12-20-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Thanks you guys. It is actually satin black, though. I'm going to paint the wheel to match. I think I'm going with the silver fawn interior with black seats and accents.

I must be color challenged I looked at it again and by golly it is black.....

Vernski

**MisterC** · 12-20-2011, 09:17 PM

Replaced the worn out radiator cap with a new one. That pressurized the system enough that my radiator started leaking from both the top and bottom. I then removed the radiator and took it to the local shop for repair. Now I'm knee deep in all the old threads to determine what is the best molded upper radiator hose and transmission cooler lines to use.

I swear, lately, every time I repair one thing, two more problems arise as a result.

Rich 5150 69 · 12-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Misterc, they did make a 64 to 72 one piece molded hose for our truck ...but its getting hard to find, seems that everybody is going to the steel tube ( alumacoated ) with short jumper hoses for attachment, you may get lucky and find one in a small parts house, but napa and autozone don`t have them anymore, at least not that I`ve found.

A.T. RockDriller · 12-20-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vernski

I must be color challenged I looked at it again and by golly it is black.....

Vernski

Vernski....
I sure am everything challenged....color.....hearing.....balance.....smell....but not taste...

Folks really don't take to a guy who tastes or licks their stuff.....even if you have one of them blue tags to hang from yer mirror so you don't have to walk to far.
Ya start lickin' a fellers steering wheel cause ya thought it was brown......
Well,......ya know where this is headin'...
Even a nice guy like Portland Hall might take exception to you tongue samplin' his truck jes to determine the shade of his turning wheel.

Merry Christmas to all of you.
I hope the best for you all...
God....Family...an' Friends......I hope you're 3 fer 3.
If you think you came up short on that list, PM me.
I can guarantee two fer three.

James71c10 · 12-20-2011, 10:51 PM

I drove mine out of my shop without my bed on it and went down the street. And of course made my rear tires have a little less tread.

**MisterC** · 12-20-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Misterc, they did make a 64 to 72 one piece molded hose for our truck ...but its getting hard to find, seems that everybody is going to the steel tube ( alumacoated ) with short jumper hoses for attachment, you may get lucky and find one in a small parts house, but napa and autozone don`t have them anymore, at least not that I`ve found.

Thanks Rich. A saw your post in another thread and wondered about that. I'll check this old small auto parts store that's in the next town over. They're the kind of store that has dusty parts on all the shelves. Perhaps I get lucky.

**pdxhall** · 12-20-2011, 10:58 PM

Back at ya A.T. x2 Have a great Christmas and you're right, no licken' the truck.

E911manager · 12-21-2011, 08:02 PM

I got home in time to make the front gas tank crossmember along with the two front gas tank hanger mounts.
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niterider65 · 12-21-2011, 09:56 PM

picked up some small things from the powed coater today for under the hood and rear sway bar

thing that was powder was hood latch rad inspection plates rear sway bar dash bezel and visors mounts and a few other bits and pices ...

KroAutomotiveInc · 12-21-2011, 10:04 PM

**66ChevyMax** · 12-22-2011, 12:37 AM

Got it back on the ground for the first time.

Dads Worktruck Jr. · 12-23-2011, 12:13 AM

Blasted bedmounts and painted them satin black.

*edit* I just realized I'm in the wrong year set

CSoliz · 12-23-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 198plus

Thanks.......I can't wait either, it want be long. We filled all the seams but the hood.

how did you or what did you use to fill the seams?

Vernski · 12-23-2011, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.T. RockDriller

Vernski....
I sure am everything challenged....color.....hearing.....balance.....smell....but not taste...

Folks really don't take to a guy who tastes or licks their stuff.....even if you have one of them blue tags to hang from yer mirror so you don't have to walk to far.
Ya start lickin' a fellers steering wheel cause ya thought it was brown......
Well,......ya know where this is headin'...
Even a nice guy like Portland Hall might take exception to you tongue samplin' his truck jes to determine the shade of his turning wheel.

Merry Christmas to all of you.
I hope the best for you all...
God....Family...an' Friends......I hope you're 3 fer 3.
If you think you came up short on that list, PM me.
I can guarantee two fer three.

There is only a few things I like to lick

and one of them is a ice cream cone, by the way Merry Xmas to one and all...Vernski

markeb01 · 12-23-2011, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads Worktruck Jr.

Blasted bedmounts and painted them satin black.

*edit* I just realized I'm in the wrong year set

Well... Welcome to the site no matter what year you have.

glos55 · 12-23-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

well... Welcome to the site no matter what year you have.

x2

Woogeroo · 12-23-2011, 06:34 PM

I finished cleaning up, running the wires and re-assemebling everything I had to take loose to replace my dome light assembly in my '65 c10.

The new replacement assembly and the clear lens are from LMC Truck and I am very happy with it. I can't always write that about LMC parts.

Here is a photo of the new setup.

-W

markeb01 · 12-23-2011, 07:55 PM

Finally came up with an excuse to take the truck out for a ride. This can be somewhat challenging because my truck likes being started and driven every day. After sitting for an extended period it takes considerable effort getting her started, especially with the ambient being 18 degrees. Once warmed up and ready to head out, I went on the thrilling adventure of dropping letters off at the post office.

12-19-2011, 10:53 AM	#4401
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? Stood in the kitchen staring out it my frame rusting in the rain... the freaking rain that doesn't seem to want to stop.... wishing I could finish my freaking carport/shop.. waiting for this stinking rain to stop... __________________ 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

12-19-2011, 11:09 AM	#4402
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just went cruising in the 60degree weather to wake up to high 20's weather. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-19-2011, 09:03 PM	#4403
KroAutomotiveInc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UT Posts: 908	Re: What did you do to your truck today? made new sun visor __________________ Car & Truck Projects Google Community. https://plus.google.com/communities/...80679980403145 Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HB...view_as=public 1964 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419525

12-19-2011, 10:48 PM	#4404
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,082	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cold and rainy outside and I don't have heat in the garage (yet) so I worked a little on my steering wheel idea. I think I'm going to strip the cap and redo it but this is what I'm shooting for. The first pic is what I started with. I've repaired the cracks in the wheel and it's ready for paint. Tried some paint on the horn cap. Attached Images

12-19-2011, 11:26 PM	#4405
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Turned out pretty nice looking I think! I like it! Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

12-20-2011, 04:57 PM	#4407
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,082	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks you guys. It is actually satin black, though. I'm going to paint the wheel to match. I think I'm going with the silver fawn interior with black seats and accents.

12-20-2011, 09:17 PM	#4409
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced the worn out radiator cap with a new one. That pressurized the system enough that my radiator started leaking from both the top and bottom. I then removed the radiator and took it to the local shop for repair. Now I'm knee deep in all the old threads to determine what is the best molded upper radiator hose and transmission cooler lines to use. I swear, lately, every time I repair one thing, two more problems arise as a result. __________________ 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 Last edited by MisterC; 12-20-2011 at 09:17 PM. Reason: Can't spell right when frustrated

12-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#4410
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Misterc, they did make a 64 to 72 one piece molded hose for our truck ...but its getting hard to find, seems that everybody is going to the steel tube ( alumacoated ) with short jumper hoses for attachment, you may get lucky and find one in a small parts house, but napa and autozone don`t have them anymore, at least not that I`ve found. __________________ `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

12-20-2011, 10:51 PM	#4412
James71c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 25	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I drove mine out of my shop without my bed on it and went down the street. And of course made my rear tires have a little less tread.

12-20-2011, 10:58 PM	#4414
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,082	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Back at ya A.T. x2 Have a great Christmas and you're right, no licken' the truck.

12-21-2011, 08:02 PM	#4415
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got home in time to make the front gas tank crossmember along with the two front gas tank hanger mounts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-21-2011, 09:56 PM	#4416
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: What did you do to your truck today? picked up some small things from the powed coater today for under the hood and rear sway bar thing that was powder was hood latch rad inspection plates rear sway bar dash bezel and visors mounts and a few other bits and pices ... Attached Images

12-21-2011, 10:04 PM	#4417
KroAutomotiveInc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UT Posts: 908	Re: What did you do to your truck today? __________________ Car & Truck Projects Google Community. https://plus.google.com/communities/...80679980403145 Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HB...view_as=public 1964 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419525

12-22-2011, 12:37 AM	#4418
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got it back on the ground for the first time. __________________ 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

12-23-2011, 12:13 AM	#4419
Dads Worktruck Jr. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blacksburg SC Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Blasted bedmounts and painted them satin black. edit I just realized I'm in the wrong year set __________________ Nursing student Project: One Piece Members I have met: Ebfabman Last edited by Dads Worktruck Jr.; 12-23-2011 at 12:17 AM. Reason: I'm a dummy



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12-23-2011, 06:34 PM	#4424
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished cleaning up, running the wires and re-assemebling everything I had to take loose to replace my dome light assembly in my '65 c10. The new replacement assembly and the clear lens are from LMC Truck and I am very happy with it. I can't always write that about LMC parts. Here is a photo of the new setup. -W Attached Images

12-23-2011, 07:55 PM	#4425
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally came up with an excuse to take the truck out for a ride. This can be somewhat challenging because my truck likes being started and driven every day. After sitting for an extended period it takes considerable effort getting her started, especially with the ambient being 18 degrees. Once warmed up and ready to head out, I went on the thrilling adventure of dropping letters off at the post office.

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